Castro Praises Ties With Soviet Union On Revolution Anniversary
Fidel Castro in Havana praised Cuba's ties with the socialist bloc and especially the Soviet Union as he marked the 10th anniversary of the revolution. He described Soviet aid as decisive amid economic strain while acknowledging past tensions over revolutionary export and internal shortages.
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Today in History highlights from Jan 3 events
On this date 1777 George Washington earned a key victory at Princeton in New Jersey against British forces. Other notes include Hoover’s WWI relief role named in 1919, Saar voters choosing reunification in 1935, March of Dimes born in 1938, Bataan siege beginning in 1942, Joyce hanged in 1946, US severing Cuba ties in 1962, Alaska statehood in 1959, Soviet pact critique in 1960s, McCarthy entering NH primary in 1968.
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James River Park Plans Released
Richmond officials unveiled a 6 million plan to restore James River waterfront linking Byrd Park to Belle Isle with new facilities and a mini rail monorail. The scheme depends on pollution controls and city approval with funding from federal state and private sources.
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Flapper Fashion Origin of a 1920s Term
In the 1920s young girls earned the label flappers for wearing overshoes unbuckled and flap their feet as a playful fashion cue.
Probation Officer Gets Cases as 2 Plead Guilty In Corporation Court
Two local men pleaded guilty to indictments in Corporation Court. Donald M. Kelchner admitted forging four checks and Benjamin Anderson II pleaded guilty to uttering the same checks. Both cases were referred to the probation officer for presentence investigation. A second matter saw Stewart Allen Thompson's conviction for throwing a bottle at a vehicle reduced to one day in jail and a $100 fine plus costs after a motion to set aside the verdict was granted. Jurors summoned for yesterday were released if not required.
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Elders Reluctant Over Hong Kong Flu Vaccine Use
Surgeon General Dr. William H. Stewart says doctors limit vaccine supply to high risk groups and many elderly or chronically ill people avoid getting the shot delaying epidemic controls. He notes uncertainty about total doses given to non high risk patients.
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Johnson named for No 3 State post and more lay ahead
U A exis Johnson named ambassador to Japan and former deputy ambassador to Saigon is tipped for undersecretary for political affairs with others to join him including Elliott Richardson and William R. Macomber. Additional appointments, including Paris chief negotiator, to follow after Rogers screens candidates. Capital Footnotes: Missouri gets 20 213 rural development grant for four counties. President Johnson taps Robert C. Wood to fill secretary post until Jan 20. Nader named to National Motor Vehicle Safety Advisory Council. Muskie says Kennedy boosts political stature regardless of outcome.
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Ice Cream and Soda First Mixed at 1874 Franklin Expo
The World Almanac notes that at the Franklin Institute Exposition in 1874 a soft drink seller named Robert M. Green ran out of sweet cream added to syrup and carbonated water. He planned melted vanilla ice cream as substitute but patrons drank it before melting.
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Virginia marks overhaul urged for historic plaques
Virginia historic markers need a major overhaul to engage modern tourists. Virginia Commission on Historical Landmarks director James W. Moody Jr. says signs from the 1920s are read in seconds by fast drivers and must be updated while keeping the markers’ durability and statewide reach. States nationwide face similar issues. Moody advocates a comprehensive study to guide a new approach benefiting Virginia’s expanding tourism.
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Speared Tribesman Walks Ten Miles to Port Shepstone Hospital
Passers by watched as an African tribesman approached Port Shepstone hospital with a spear lodged in his chest. A lorry driver aiding him said the wounded man had walked more than ten miles after a fight over a cattle dispute, showing remarkable composure.
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