Johnson backs sweeping immigration bill ending quota system
President Johnson proposed a broad immigration reform based on skills and family ties, replacing the 40 year old national origins quotas with a first come, first served system guided by work and cultural skills. Sen. Hart pledged quick hearings as the plan aims to raise annual admissions toward 350,000 while preserving security requirements.
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Advanced First Aid Class Sponsored by Red Cross Chapter
Advanced first aid classes sponsored by the Winchester Frederick Red Cross Chapter begin Tuesday night at Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad headquarters. Interested residents may register by calling 662 5412. The make-up clinic for oral polio vaccine is Sunday from 1 46.4 p.m. at the Health Department 194 Braddock Street. All three vaccines will be available. Special 1965 Pontiac with air conditioning Pine Motor Co.
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Star Photographer Wins Top State Photo Award
Laurence E. Sullivan a 21 year old Star photographer won first place in a state wide contest among non metropolitan papers for a photo of President Johnson kissing Senator Byrd’s hand after Byrd’s wife’s funeral. The Virginia Press Association announced the award at the WPA convention.
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Harry F. Byrd
Senator Byrd
Virginia Press Association
Douglas B. O’connell
Star City
Winchester
Jack Cummins
David Aime
WPA
Natural Bridge
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Byrd
Mr. Sullivan
Harrisonburg
Sato Ends Talks With Johnson Without Agreement
Japanese Premier Eisaku Sato leaves Washington after talks with President Johnson end without pact on China policy. Both governments agree to consult before any policy shifts while embargoes and trade shifts with the mainland press ahead. Sato heads next to New York to meet U Thant before Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Los Angeles
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Thant seeks salvage as UN vote plan stalls
Secretary General Thant and Assembly President Quaison-Lackey meet after the United States rejects a key provision of the Asian African plan. They aim to persuade the 59 nation group to modify the plan to avoid a showdown when the General Assembly returns from New Year’s recess.
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Planes Down Near Cambodian Border Amid Viet Nam Unrest
Two American planes went down near the Cambodian border. One was shot down, the other ran out of fuel but no lives were lost. Two USAF officers suffered minor injuries. Anti government demonstrations calmed in Hue Da Nang Quang Tri and Nha Trang as strikes and airline suspensions affected Saigon. Talks continued between U.S. officials and opponents of Premier Time Van Huong's government. Red China condemned the Korean decision as grave.
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Smalts Named City's Outstanding Citizen at Chamber Dinner
Claude B. Smalts Jr. was honored as the city's outstanding citizen at the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce dinner. Dr. Garland R. Quarles presented the award after Smalts was publicly identified, with applause from about 200 attendees. Awards also went to E. E. Bayliss Jr for 75 new members, the Winchester Evening Star for a parking study, and others for arts and downtown progress. Smalts, 48, Winchester native and former mayor, has long served in local government and community groups.
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Frederick County
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Panamanians Protest U S with Flag Burnings and Rallies
About 1,200 Panamanians demonstrated against the United States in Santa Ana Plaza, burning an American flag as soldiers used tear gas and fired shots in the air. The rally capped a four day anti U S observance with calls for anti imperialist rhetoric and warnings of bloodshed.
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Santa Ana Plaza
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National Assembly
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United States
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City Council approves six year east west route study plan
The council unanimously approved a six year plan to study and extend primary city routes. It includes widening and reconstructing seven projects with 85 percent state and federal funding and a total $682000 in six years plus $551000 already available. Construction would start after a city survey and must begin within three years.
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West Virginia Legislature Opens 60 Day Session
Charleston West Virginia begins a 60 day session with a Democrat majority as Gov elect Hubble Smith prepares to deliver his first address to the legislature. Outgoing Gov W W Barron will address the Senate and House in a joint session after noon organizational meetings.
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West Virginia
W. W.barron
Hublett Smith
Liners Cancel Sailings Amid Dock Strike
New York AP report says two luxury liners canceled sailings as seagoing unions backed the longshoremen strike on Atlantic and Gulf coasts. NMU and SIU pledged support to about 60,000 dock workers, aligning with the International Maritime Association in a show of unity.
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Peassias
International Men’s’ Association
NMU
SIU
Lone bid submitted for city CATV franchise
Winchester TV Cable Co led by Charles F Erickson of Parkersburg W Va filed the sole bid for the city's Community Antenna Television Franchise. Council sent the bid to the Ordinance Committee for study and a recommendation. The proposed commission is three percent of the first 100000 four percent of the second 100000 and five percent over 200000 of annual gross rentals or 500 minimum. Robert H McCracken considered bidding but was unsure due to ordinance terms about advertising revenues and closed circuit signals. City Solicitor Larrick ruled the council could continue discussions on the matter.
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Antenna Television
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Council
Weather outlook brings colder air to Virginia tonight
A weak cold front is expected to bring colder air into Virginia tonight and Thursday. The forecast notes possible light precipitation as air masses shift, with temperatures dipping across the state and conditions unsettled in the short term.
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