Outstanding Citizen Award Presented to J Pinckney Arthur
J Pinckney Arthur of Northwestern Grade received the Outstanding Citizen Award for 1965 from the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce at its 48th annual dinner at the George Washington Hotel. About 225 people attended as W Carlisle Fisher became chamber president succeeding L Linwood DeHaven.
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J. Pinckney Arthur
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Armstrong, Jr
Chamber
Ovid R. Davis
Armstrong
Linwood DeHaven
Northwestern
Winchester-Frederick County
The
George
W. Carlisle Fisher
Potomac Edison Co
Virginia
L. Linwood DeHaven
National Fruit Products Co., Inc
Arthur
Winchester
Frederick County
Vietnamese Guerrilla Ambush Hits Vietnamese Battalion
At dawn a large Viet Cong force ambushed a South Vietnamese battalion with American advisers near Main Route 1 between Trang Bang and Cu Chi. The clash, part of Operation Crimp, left light South Vietnamese casualties but heavy American adviser losses as Crimp intensified nearby.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam Press
Trang Bang
Cu-Chi
U.S
Iron Triangle
Sleet Today Rain Expected in Local Forecast
A light sleet fell this morning but did not hinder travel. The noon high hovered near freezing, with a low around 18. Tonight brings occasional rain and a low of 24 to 32. Friday looks fair with a high near 86.
Local residents report odd sightings and animal nuisance
Mrs Helen Burke at 142 Montague Ave reports a possum eating cat leftovers on her porch last night. Cletus Triplett at 120 Gerrard St notes unidentified jet black birds with white breasts and tails. Elizabeth DeHaven of 19 W Gerrard St thanks helpers after coal theft from her yard on Tuesday.
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Helen Burke
Montague Ave
Cletus Triplett
Gerrard St
Elizabeth DeHaven
Practice drinking course urged for schools
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Morris Chafetz proposed a new school course to teach social drinking under supervision from elementary through college. He argued early exposure with small amounts would reduce heavy drinking and help youths form healthier social skills.
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New York
Harevard
Morris Chafetz
Chafetz
Transit Workers End N Y Strike in New York
New York ends its unprecedented multimillion dollar subway and bus strike after 13 days. Normal service promised by noon as 3.2k buses and first paid riders resume on the 237 mile system. Settlement terms for 34,400 workers put at about 52 to 69.98 million dollars.
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New York
Transit Authority
John V. Lindsay
Afl-Cio
Transport Workers Union
Amalgamated Transit Union
Lindsay
TWU
Petitions Circulate to Reconsider Rouss Ave Mall Plan
Frederick County residents launched petitions urging the Board of Supervisors to reverse its rejection of converting the western half of Rouss Ave near the county courthouse into a grassy mall. Over 100 signatures were reported, with details available at 667-1637. The Winchester Rotary Club offered 3000 dollars for mall construction and the issue may be discussed at the Frederick County Taxpayers Association meeting next Monday at 7 30 P M led by Joshua Place.
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Frederick County
County Board of Supervisors
Rouss Ave
Adejacent
Winchester Rotary Club
Frederick County Taxpayers Assn
War Memorial Building
Joshua Place
Association Presient
Johnson outlines massive workload and Viet Nam stance
President Johnson presents a record 112.8 billion budget and vows continued U.S. combat in Viet Nam while pressing Congress for broad domestic and foreign policy goals. He seeks expanded health education antipoverty programs, a cabinet department of transportation, urban renewal, and constitutional changes, with tax policy adjustments tied to wartime needs.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Capitol Hill
U.S
Viet Nam
Department of Transportation
Governor proposes 2 percent state sales tax split with localities
Richmond AP report says Gov Harriman proposes a 2 percent state sales tax with revenue equally shared by state and localities. Localities would get about $83.1 million each while the state covers administration, repeal losses, and new titling fees. After deductions, the local share tops $80.6 million. the state net is $15.7 million.
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Richmond
Albertis S. Harrieson
State Highway Department
Harrison
Virginia Governor Proposes Record 2.2 Billion Budget
Gov. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. plants a 2.2B state budget with 26.9M from general funds for highways via a 2 tax share, 63.4M from new auto titling tax, and 96M year-end surplus. General fund requested at 924.6M, up 39.9 percent. capital outlay 4.65M in special funds. Godwin to outline spending later.
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Richmond
Albertis S.harrison Jr
General Assembly
Harrison
State of the Commonwealth
Assembly
Mills E.godwin Jr
Godwin
General Fund
Johnson seeks excise tax hikes to fund Viet Nam war
President Johnson asks Congress to restore excise taxes on cars and phones and to speed corporate tax collections. He says the plan would raise over 4 billion dollars annually without a general tax increase, funding both war and domestic programs. House hearings may begin next week amid mixed support and opposition in Congress.
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Soviet Union
Europe
Congress
Viet Nam
Senate Gop
Everett M. Dirksen
Appropriations
Johnson
House
Gerald R. Ford
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
A. Sidney Herlong Jr
Dfla
Senate Finance Committee
Thomas B. Curtis
R - Moo
Huge Storm Targets Northeast Pummels Midwest With Snow
A massive storm dumped heavy snow across the Midwest and advanced toward the Northeast. Milwaukee reported over 11 inches while Chicago area saw up to 4 inches at O'Hare. blizzards and wind gusts disrupted air travel and caused school closures.
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Associated Press
Midwest
United States
Milwaukee
Rockford
Ill
Gen. Mitchell Field
Chicago
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
O'Hare International
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Nebraska
Iowa
Weather Bureau
New England
Maine
Weather Outlook For Virginia Today
Southerly winds ahead of a cold front bring cloudy skies but warmer temperatures across Virginia. Also note a local notice: Ferns Fine Foods in Hayfield will reopen Saturday January 15 after a family funeral.
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Richmond
Virginia
Ferns Fine Foods
Hayfield
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