Powell Returns to House as Liberal Shift Shapes Congress
The 91st Congress begins with Adam Clayton Powell back in the House after a settlement requiring a $25 000 fine and loss of seniority. Kennedy defeats Long and Scott defeats Hruska signaling liberal gains while Powell’s return impacts leadership and future prospects amid early party caucuses and sworn-in ceremonies.
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Senate
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White House
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Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Hugh Scott
Powell
New York
Harlem
Education and Labor Committee
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Louisiana
Russell B. Long
Scott
Nebraska
Roman Hruska
Allies Expand Sweeps In U Minh Forest In Vietnam
Allied forces push intensified sweeps in the U Minh Forest hoping to locate American and South Vietnamese prisoners held by Viet Cong. One American and six Vietnamese have been rescued, with several arms caches and weapons depots found, while new ambushes and skirmishes continue in the Mekong Delta area.
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U Minh
U.S
Florida
Everglades
James Rowe
U Minh Forest
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Mekong
Gulf of Siam
Lancier l
Upper
Delta
North Vietnam
17Th Parallel Demilitarized Zone
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Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad reports 24 calls in 1969
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad stated today it has answered 24 emergency calls so far this year, averaging about six per day or one every four hours. The Crier notes a pickup service discontinuation planned for January 6, 1969 by First Presbyterian Church TV Cable Channel 6 and Crisman Cleaners.
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Winchester
Crier
Workers Strike Oil Refineries Across Nation
The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union led a nationwide walkout of about 60,000 members at refineries from Washington state to Pennsylvania to push for wage gains. Pickets appeared at multiple plants as leaders said the strike would take hours to assess its impact and noted existing contracts expired the previous Tuesday.
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Colo
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Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Washington State
Puget Sound
Marcus Hook
Soine
A.F. Grospi
Ron
Rock kills seven in Kerala hillside collapse
A 30 ton rock broke loose from a hill Friday and rolled onto a house in El madesam village Kerala state killing seven members of an eight person family. A three year old girl survived with serious injuries and was hospitalized.
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Madras
India
Elmadesam
Kerala
Cold and Clear in Winchester After Snow Forecast
The Winchester area sees cold but sunny conditions with no snow as residents attend the TACs Annual Burning of the Greens in City Park at 6 30 p m. Forecasts call for frigid tonight with lows near zero in mountains and five to 15 elsewhere in the Shenandoah Valley, and teens to 20s tomorrow. nationwide, bitter cold grips much of the midcontinent with zero readings to the south, while the Deep South reports snow in Atlanta and cold rain elsewhere.
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Associated Press
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Missori
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Great Lakes
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California
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Atlanta
Langford to Speak at Winchester Preaching Mission
Duke University professor Thomas A. Langford will headline the Winchester Preaching Mission January 26 to 31 at Market Street United Methodist Church. Auburn professor Dr James A. Sanders will lead daily morning services at Boyd Memorial Chapel First Presbyterian. Dust and Ashes group will run youth services at Christ Episcopal Church with Tom Page and Jim Moore. Luncheon services scheduled at First Presbyterian as speakers and the group participate.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Jim Moore
Christ Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian Church
Nixon to Name Top Deputies
Nixon plans to name top deputies to his Cabinet as he readies to assume office on January 20. Reports say Elliot Richardson may become undersecretary of state and U Alexis Johnson undersecretary for political affairs. Nixon praised Lyndon Johnson at a Chicago dinner, calling him dedicated and hard working.
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Elliot. Richardson
Massachusetts
U. Alexis Johnson
U.S
Japan
Chicago
Johnson
the United States
Wreckage Found of Pemex DC3 Plane Missing New Year’s Eve
Wreckage of a chartered DC3 airliner with 26 aboard found in Devil's Canyon about 185 miles south of Reynosa. Officials report no sign of life. The plane, chartered by 22 Pemex employees, was last heard from after takeoff Tuesday afternoon from Reynosa to Tampico.
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Reynosa
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Powell Seated with $25,000 Fine After House Vote
Adam Clayton Powell, Harlem Democrat, is seated in the House but fined 25,000 dollars and stripped of seniority. The vote, 251 to 160, ends a two year dispute over his status after previously being excluded and facing charges of misusing public funds. Powell faces collection of the fine from a 30,000 dollar yearly salary.
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Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
Harlem
House
Powell
Education and Labor Committee
Nuclear Sub Officers Quitting in Norfolk Wave
Twenty nine naval officers qualified for nuclear submarine duty resigned in one week last November. Admiral Moorer sent a classified message to Atlantic and Pacific submarine fleet commanders seeking data on retention. Captain Miriam Busik confirmed the resignations as the service faces an unusual turnover rate and notes ample training slots and sea billets.
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Norfolk, Va
Norfolk
Busikas
1968 Weather Summary Below Average Rainfall
The year 1968 saw total precipitation of 32.56 inches, 3.94 inches below the 5 year average. February was the driest month, while May was the wettest. Snowfall exceeded average at 29 3/4 inches with a peak nine inches on March 12, and a heavy Nov 11–12 storm dropping eight inches and causing widespread outages. The year included a July heat peak of 98 degrees and notable cold snaps in January.
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Corded
Rainfall Comparison 1968 Lab Totals vs Averages
Rainfall data from the laboratory compare 1968 totals to the 55-year average and to the 1967 monthly totals. The report highlights deviations, noting months with above or below average precipitation and providing context for year to date trends.
Sunday Special Short Ribs Dinner at Echo Village
Dine in the Cozy Room at Echo Village Restaurant The Steak House of Winchester offers Sunday Special Short Ribs of Beef complete dinner for $1.50 located four miles south on U S Route 11 Reserve by calling 869-9886.
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Echo Village
Winchester
U. S
Death Rate Up from Flu Epidemic Across 122 Cities
influenza pneumonia has claimed 3594 lives in 122 cities since December 7 with a peak expected in a week or two. The National Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta notes 1608 excess deaths in control cities compared with expected mortality. The Hong Kong flu is widespread in 47 states.
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National
Center
Hong Kong
Cold Front Sweeps Virginia With Clear Skies
A high pressure system in the central plains drove a cold front through Virginia on Friday night. Clear skies followed with notably cold temperatures across the state.
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Richmond
Central’ Plains
Virginia
Stafa
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