Ellender Assumes Command of Prestigious Senate Panel
Allen J. Ellender, 80, becomes chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee after the death of Sen. Richard Russell. The Louisiana Democrat vows to run for a tenth term in 1972, aiming to extend a long career and maintain influence as he oversees defense cutbacks and major spending. Ellender’s background includes long service on farm and public works panels, opposition to some defense expansions, and prior leadership in Louisiana politics.
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Washington
Allen J. Ellender
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Richard Russell
House
Ellender
Arizona
Carl Hayden
Russell
Appropriations
Southeast Asia
U.S
Europe
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Huey P. Long
Long
Agriculture Committee
Herman E. Talmadge
Georgia
Appropriations Committee
West Virginia Assembly reports 14 bills at passage stage
Charleston AP The 60th Legislature nears end of first full week with 14 bills in position for passage nine in the House six in the Senate. A Senate vote is set on a proposal to allow ratification votes on constitutional amendments in general or special elections. An ineligible-to-seat ruling and a public roll call rule change were also approved.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
Arch A. Moore Jr
W. R. “Squibb
Wilson
Marion County
Fairmont State College
Rules Committee
Kentucky Gelding Donates Race Winnings to Research
A two year old thoroughbred given to visiting governors at a Frankfort conference has earned $5,000 in races. The $5,000 prize was donated to a non profit horse research foundation.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Virginia CAP awards Senior Squadron unit citation
Winchester Section IV commander Lt. Col. Randolph C. Ritter presents the Virginia Civil Air Patrol Unit Citation to the Senior Squadron in a formal ceremony.
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Virginia
Winchester Section IV
Randolph C. Ritter
Winchester CAP Group Wins Virginia Civil Air Patrol Award
The Winchester Senior Squadron of the Virginia Wing CAP received the Virginia CAP unit citation for a successful air search and rescue aircraft project. First Lt. Lacy Vaughn accepted the award for the 20-member squadron, which built a dune buggy from a donated car to raise funds for aircraft and radio equipment.
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Winchester
Virginia
Civil Air Patrol
Arlie G. Andrews
Lacy Vaughn
Adult Education Announces New Semester Registration Aboard
Registration for Winchester and Frederick County adult education classes opens Monday from 7 to 9 p m at Handley High School with sessions in Room 100 and the school cafeteria. Programs led by Hunter J Maddox offer free Basic Education and a General program with a $20 typing course fee if enrollment targets are met.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Handley High School
Hunter J. Maddox
Jacob L. Johnson
Maddox
Peter Hurd Day Declared by New Mexico Governor
Gov. David F. Cargo proclaims Peter Hurd Day in New Mexico honoring the San Patricio painter whose art reflects the beauty and truth of life in the state. Hurd, a native son, has brought distinction to New Mexico and beyond.
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Santa FE
N.M
David F. Cargo
Peter Hurd
New Mexico
San Patricio
Hurd
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