Virginia Solons Sound Out Homefolks on Record Budget
Virginia legislators, back from the first long weekend recess, hear public reaction to a $2.2 billion budget proposed by former Gov Harrison and programs outlined by Gov Godwin. House Appropriations chaired by Del. John H Daniel met to brief seven new members on state finance while emergency funding of 34.2 million for college and mental hospital construction was approved.
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Legislature At A Glance Recaps Pending Bills and recesses
The report outlines Senate and House recess until noon Monday. It lists bills to strip juries of punishment duty, raise State Milk Commission membership to five, require reporting of child abuse incidents, eight bills implementing Outdoor Study Commission recommendations, driver training for 15 to 18 year olds, and creation of a state criminal records division.
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Jan 21 Snow Largely Absent Amid Ongoing Drought
The report notes no significant snowfall as schools stay on schedule and drought persists since last summer. Weekend forecast is mostly cloudy with temperatures four to eight degrees below normal. Slight precipitation may arrive early next week, offering a slim chance of snow.
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West Virginia Assembly weighs two constitutional amendments
The West Virginia legislature awaited two thirds votes to introduce amendments. One would create 60 day annual sessions, extend House terms to four years, and empower pay setting. the other would ease tax levy and bond election limits by lowering needed votes. Senate approved birth control clinics under state supervision 27-7. WV moved closer to ratifying a pre amendment to the U S Constitution. A House committee backed a $1 minimum wage and overtime pay bill.
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Lunar New Year Cease Fire Shaken by Viet Cong Attacks
Viet Cong assaulted U S Marine patrol near Da Nang and clashed with South Korean marines on the central coast. Two Americans and 46 Communists killed. total violations by the Communists listed at 49 by nightfall. Korean forces reported 46 Viet Cong killed in a separate engagement near Tuy Hoa.
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Russell Sees Approval Of All Viet War Funds
Senator Richard B. Russell predicted Congress will approve nearly all of the 12.76 billion dollar supplemental request for the Vietnam War as McNamara resumes senate testimony. The piece notes Johnson weighing peace moves and potential resumption of bombing while diplomats gauge North Vietnam responses.
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Georgia
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Viet Nam
War Dead Now 1,750 In Vietnam
The AP reports 1,750 Americans killed in combat in Viet Nam, surpassing totals from the Mexican and Spanish-American wars. The Pentagon’s weekly tally notes 68 U.S. combat deaths in Viet Nam last week.
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Dr. Joseph M. Damron Elected Winchester Memorial Medical Staff President
Dr. Joseph M. Damron, pediatrician, elected president of Winchester Memorial Hospital Medical Staff for a one year term succeeding Dr. Bradford Bennett. Also chosen were Dr. George Troxel as president elect, Dr. George Murphy secretary, Dr. Robert Green treasurer, with Drs. Jesse N. Clare and Richard Hughes named at large to the Executive Committee. Damron, born in Williamson West Virginia, practiced in Huntington and moved to Winchester in 1952. He shares an office with Dr. William Way at 202 North Washington and sits on the hospital Executive Board. He is married to Frances Marie Eberle, with five children, and attends Christ Episcopal Church.
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S. Washington St
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Dominican Republic Tightens Coast Guard After Castro Threat
Dominican armed forces boost security along the northwest coast from Monte Cristi to Puerto Plata as Fidel Castro warns of intervention. Commodore Francisc J. Rivera Caminero notes naval patrols and new high speed patrol craft from the United States.
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Havana
Moro Resigns as Italian Premier After Party Rebellion
Premier Aldo Moro quits after an internal Christian Democrat revolt and a defeat in the Chamber of Deputies on a state nursery school bill. The coalition crisis ended a two year center left government amid Socialist pressure and a secret ballot backlash.
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Trustee's Sale Cancelled in Highland Avenue Property
Trustee's sale of Highland Avenue property canceled by Dabney W. Watts, Trustee. Weekend notice includes bakery and shop promotions followed by an invitation from Eagles F.O.E. 24. events on Sunday January 23 at 2 PM and clearance sale at Childrens Wear and The Stork Set.
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Dabney W. Watts
Weather Holds Clear Cold Grip Over Virginia
A lingering high pressure over the East Coast keeps Virginia in generally fair but cold conditions. Temperatures stay low as the system dominates regional weather patterns for the near term.
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Virginia
No Positive Response on Peace Bids
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the Communist side in Viet Nam is likely to intensify after the Tet holiday period. He noted Johnson's peace offensive drew no positive response but received worldwide favorable reaction and avoided confirming a bombing resumption. Also, Fred Lee Webb, indicted for forgery, was arrested in Cleveland with extradition to begin.
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