Johnson proposes record 97.9 billion budget to spur social welfare
President Johnson outlined a 97.9 billion budget aimed at major social welfare expansion including health care education housing and training programs. Congress skeptical but urged to move swiftly with tax cuts and civil rights legislation while facing potential filibuster opposition in the Senate.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Welkes
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Weather clears after heavy rain with forecasts for cold weekend
The heavy rain that began today is expected to end tonight. Totals at Winchester Research Laboratory this morning reach .61 inch, bringing monthly and yearly totals to 1.46 inches. Clearing is forecast for tomorrow with Saturday expected fair and cold. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival runs April 20 to May 2, promoted at the Sports Travel and Vacation Show in the Baltimore Civic Center. Over 100,000 people are expected in Baltimore.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Baltimore Motor Coach Co
Baltimore Civic Center
Motor Coach Co
Baltimore Travel
Kiwanis Honors Edgar Burch as Man of the Year
Edgar Burch, a two year Win go mig Club member, was named Kiwanis Man of the Year for 1963 at a luncheon where Gerald Goodman praised his leadership and faithful committee service. Burch has chaired multiple Kiwanis events and served on the 1964 Kiwanis board of directors. He resides in Winchester since 1931, born in Brunswick Maryland, and has a history in athletics and community leagues.
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Kiwanis
Ed Burch
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Gerald Goodman
Wingo Mig
Edgar Burch
Burch
Handley - James Wood
Goodman
Sev
Winchester
Brunswick
Hood College
Frederick
Recreation Council Proposed For County
The James Wood Touchdown Club backed a plan to create a Frederick County Recreation Commission with a director to coordinate countywide activities. Arch ie Manuel urged funding and local government support, forming a six member committee to outline needs and report at the February Touchdowns Club meeting. County youth sports and a county league were cited as priorities as Winchester limits access to Little League for county residents.
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James Wood Touchdown Club
Frederick County
Archie Manuel
Middletown
James Wood
Manuel
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Touchdowns Club
Mr. Manuel
Gene Dicks
George Walters
Winchester Recreation Department
Winchester
Stephens City
Lee-Jackson
Kennedy Says He Will Stay On As Attorney General
Robert F Kennedy says he will remain attorney general and aid the campaign for Johnson and the Democratic Party. He plans to be available to work in the campaign while remaining focused on his duties at the Justice Department. He also praises Sargent Shriver as a capable figure who would be qualified for the vice presidency.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Democratic Party
Kennedy
John Kennedy
Democratic National Committee
Dallas
Justice Department
Associated Press
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Peace Corps
Sargent Shriver
Shriver
Budget Bill Presents Virginia's 1.65 Billion Plan
Gov Albertis S Harrison Jr.submit s a record 1.65 billion budget in the Virginia House. Budget director Kuhn presented the plan furnished with the governor’s figures. Del Howard Adams described key provisions as the assembly adjourned at 11:51 a m, to reconvene Monday.
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Richmond
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
House
L. M. Kuhn
del. Howard H. Adams
Harrison
State of the Commonwealth
Assembly
Adams
Weather brings rain as front passes Virginia
A low pressure trough and frontal system south and west of Virginia brought rainfall to the Old Dominion today. The rain is expected to continue until the frontal system passes late tonight or early Friday.
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Richmond
Virginia
Old Dominion
Johnson Drafts International Military Observation Plan
The Johnson administration drafts a proposal for 20 to 30 international military observation posts on each side of the Iron Curtain to detect unusual military activity at key transportation centers. The plan aims to reduce tensions and would include U S and Soviet observers with possible participation from other nations.
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Washington
Johnson Administration
Europe
U.S
Johnson
Geneva
Srabeer Ot Kreee
United States
Britain
Canada
Italy
France
Charles de Gaulle
Byrd Jr Heads General Laws Committee in Virginia Senate
In Richmond AP report, Sen Harry F Byrd Jr of Winchester becomes head of the General Laws Committee, succeeding the late Harry Stuart and filling the vacancy from Thomas Blanton retirement. Sen Robert F Baldwin of Norfolk leads Counties Cities and Towns, taking over from Mosby G Perrow Jr. Charlottesville’s E O McCue named to the Privileges and Elections Committee to replace Blanton.
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Richmond
Virginia Senate
Harry F.byrd Jr
Winchester
Harry Stuart
Thomas Blanton
Robert F. Baldwin
Norfolk
Mosby G. Perrow, Jr
Lynchburg
Privileges and Elections Committee
McCue
Charlottesville
Blanton
Governor's School Formula Could Shrink County Pay Scales
Frederick County School Supt. Robert E. Ayler warned that Gov Harrison's proposed school fund distribution formula may cut local funding in 1964 65. he noted a potential theoretical loss of 99784 though a rule says no county would actually lose. He said the plan requires higher local spending to meet operating costs and could hinder proposed teacher raises while a new starting salary of 3700 is set. Ayler stressed he needs more study before final judgment.
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Frederick County
Robert E. Ayler
Albertis S. Harrison, Jr
Virginia General Assembly
Aylor
Harrison
Ayler
General Assembly
City Bank Deposits Top 53 Million in Winchester Area
Deposits in Winchester’s three banks surpassed 53.3 million dollars at year end 1963, up from 25.9 million in 1953 and 35.7 million in 1958. Figures list 1963 totals for Shenandoah Valley National Bank 14.07 million, Commercial & Savings Bank 10.73 million, and Farmers and Merchants National Bank 28.51 million, with 1962 comparatives noted. Trust funds excluded.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Famers & Merchants National Bank
First National Bank of
Berryville
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Budget Proposal Highlights Record $1.65 Billion Plan
Governor Albertis S. Harrison Jr. sent a $1.65 billion biennial budget to the General Assembly notes a 13.7 percent rise in general fund spending and a 10.6 percent rise in special funds. Revenue sources include individual and corporate income taxes, tobacco taxes, liquor profits, and federal aid. The plan relies on tobacco levies first set in 1960 to fund road improvements and public services.
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Richmond
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
General Assembly
Harrison
State of the Commonwealth
Tig Eta
Pune
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Winchester Recreation and Parks Board
TAC
James Wood Tuchdown Club
Judges Athletic Assn
Mary Palmer
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Recreation Council
Pat Joyce
Tommy Grove
Col
George Stover
E. Pat Joyce
The
Winchester Star
John F. Kennedy
Russia
Pend
H. F. Byrd, Jr
General Laws Committee
Star Today
Warnsport
Howard Johnson
Hanes Hosiery
Margaret L. Hodgson
Grove Furniture Co., Inc
Loudoun Street
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings
N& Ligan
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