Peace Offensive Surveyed in Washington
The United States surveys foreign governments this week to gauge reactions to Johnson's peace offensive and timing of North Viet Nam bombing. Officials discuss risks of renewed air strikes versus extending the pause as Soviet influence grows in Hanoi and diplomatic efforts continue.
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United States
North
Viet Nam
Johnson
Saigon
Presiant Jolmeen
Dean Rusk
W. Averell Harriman
Johns Son
Far East
Rusk
Hubert H. Humphrey
Alexei N. Kosygin
Inedia
Lal Bahadur Shastri
U.S
Soviet Union
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
Cold spell to continue with frigid nights ahead
Weather forecast calls for well below normal temperatures over the next five days. Tonight will be fair and cold with teens as the low. a chance of snow remains in the forecast.
Five Fires In Two Days Quelled
A spate of fires swept through the city and Route 81 with five blazes reported in two days. A storeroom fire behind Seabright Market at 72 S Louis doun St began at 5 30 a.m. with cans of food and air compressors stored inside and overheated tires blamed for a tractor trailer fire on Route 81. Reuss and Friendship aided Shawnee fire crews spraying foam as flames burned near Woodstock Lane bridge, starting at 2 30 p.m. and extinguished in 45 minutes.
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Seabright Market
S. Lousdoun St
Gochenour
Rt. 81
Reuss
Friendship
Shawnee Fire Company
Woodstock Lane
Shawnee
Ray Haines
High-Level Planners Push Step-Up in Viet Nam War
AP reports high level U S planners in Viet Nam urge intensified war efforts to pressure Hanoi and the Viet Cong toward a peace conference. They argue for resumed bombings and continued fighting until talks conclude, with ironclad guarantees and a realist set of objectives to prevent a Communist takeover or defeat.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
United States
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
Johnson
Washington
Crises Ahead For Common Market Amid French Boycott
Five Common Market partners warn of months of crisis unless France concedes. De Gaulle’s government may veto major decisions and fears a supergovernment as Couve de Murville offers limited cooperation. Ministers set a Jan 28 29 meeting to press for latitude and a Strasbourg report from Pierre Werner.
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France
European Economic Community
Charles de Gaulle
European Unity
Maurice Couve de Murville
de Gaulle
Couve de Murville
Pierre Werner
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Strasbourg
Europe
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Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
Werner
Jean-Marc Boegener
Paris
Area Men Honored by Fruit Body
At the Virginia State Horticultural Society’s 70th annual meeting in Roanoke two Winchester area men received awards for service to the Virginia apple industry. E Blackburn Moore of Winchester was named for outstanding service as first chairman of the Virginia State Apple Commission 1946 59 and has led the National Apple Institute. H Delmer Robinson Jr of Winchester received an award for distinguished service as president of the Virginia State Apple Commission and of the National Apple Institute. C Robert Solenberger was named to the board of directors and Alfred Snapp joined the peach industry committee. Joseph P Dorsey of Winchester area was re elected president. E M Jones of Washington in Rappahannock County received an award for distinguished service as chairman of the Virginia State Apple Commission.
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Virginia
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Apple Commission
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Apple Insti
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Alfred Snapp
Joseph P. Dorsey
E. M. Jones
Washington
Rappahannock County
Riggs Named Telephone Manager for Winchester Area
George L. Riggs named manager of the Winchester area for the Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Co of Virginia. He previously served as plant manager in Fredericksburg and succeeds Donald F. Caskie who becomes Newport News office manager.
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Winchester
Chesapeake and Rotomac Telephone Co
Mr. Riggs
Fredericksburg
Donald F. Caskie
Newport News
Florida
Portsmouth
University of Richmond
C&p
Air Force
Riggs
Norfolk
Richmond
Indira Gandhi Named India's Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi was elected to be India’s next prime minister, becoming the first woman to head a major nation. The Congress party elevated her as leader of its parliamentary majority, passing on a legacy from Nehru and Shastri amid India’s ongoing political challenges.
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India
Indira Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress Party
Gandhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
LBJ Seeks March 15 Deadline for Revenue Boosts
President Johnson urged Congress to pass his tax proposals by March 15 to raise about 4.8 billion dollars in the coming year. He outlined revisions including ending two cuts, restoring a 10 percent tax on telephone service, and keeping automobile excise at 7 percent, while warning on Viet Nam funding and noting possible future tax cuts if peace advances.
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Johnson
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Viet Nam
The
John W. McCormack
Johnson seeks 12.761 billion for Vietnam war funding
President Johnson formally asked Congress for an additional 12.761 billion dollars to finance the Vietnam War. The request would fund 113000 more troops and 94000 civilian personnel, mostly for the Army and Marines, with a broader defense budget and economic aid. The plan, likely outlined in detail by McNamara at upcoming testimony, aims to sustain allied and fighting forces amid ongoing efforts for peace.
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Washington
Ho Chi Minh
Peking
Johnson
Congress
Viet Nam
Viet Cong launch lunar new year attack near Tam Ky
Viet Cong forces attacked a refugee camp near Tam Ky killing 33 and wounding 54 as they swept the area and set huts on fire. U.S. forces remained on high alert with air strikes and infantry operations underway in the region.
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Viet Nam
U.S
Tam Ky
Quang
Weather still dominated by high pressure in Virginia
A large high pressure area, though weakening, continues to dominate Virginia producing extended cold, cloudy conditions across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
Stork Set seeks young lady for clerical retail work
Classified notice seeks a young lady for clerical duties in a retail store under the Stork Set line including clearance items for children’s wear pre teens and maternity wear. The posting calls for experience in office tasks and customer service.
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