Marsh cites Castro Viet Cong ties at Madison Heights dinner
Rep. John O. Marsh Jr warned of communist links between Castro Cuba and Viet Cong. He urged support for Vietnam aid and noted reports of Viet Cong activities near the United States, calling for vigilance against regional communist aggression.
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Marsh
Madison Heights
John O. Marsh
Castro
Cuba
South Vietnam
Latin America
Vietnam
Communist National Liberation Front of
Venezuela
United States
Elkton High School addition outlined by PTA planning
Elkton PTA showed plans for an addition to Elkton High School including a band room eight classrooms a home economics room and a chemistry lab. The committee also seeks extra cafeteria equipment and more boys locker rooms while social studies curriculum was outlined.
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Elkton
PTA
Elkton High School
Crochet pattern for petal medallion table centerpiece
Ad describes an oval daily crochet pattern with three lacy medallions and deep edging. Pattern 2004 makes a 15 by 26 inch daily, with directions in No. 30 and price thirty five cents, plus 15 cents mailing. Send name and address to Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Needlecraft
Lions Honor Eight at Charter Celebration
Winchester Lions Club marked its 40th anniversary Charter Celebration at the George Washington Hotel with honorary lifetime memberships for four active charter members J. Bryan Stotler Marvin D. Weaver L. B. Sirbaugh and J. Thomas Boyd. Active-membership awards went to Joseph B. Newlin G. Gibson Baker Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne and Hoye L. Riley. Edward M. Lindsey Lions International vice president delivered the main address as about 300 attendees observed the milestone.
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Winchester Lions Club
George Washington
J. Bryan Stotler
Marvin D. Weaver
L. B. Sirbaugh
J. Thomas Boyd
Joseph B. Newlin
G. Gibson Baker
Allen T. Hawthorne
Hoye L. Riley
Edward M. Lindsey
Lions International
Lions Club
United States
Thousands of North Vietnamese Infiltrate South Viet Nam
Thousands of North Vietnamese troops infiltrated Laos and entered South Vietnam last year to reinforce Viet Cong guerrillas. U.S. officials note the move may reflect recruitment difficulties and aim to bolster guerrilla forces as Washington weighs a large expansion of Saigon’s army to about 660,000.
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Washington
South Viet Nam
Laos
Saigon
Hanoi
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
United States
North Viet Nam
A.S
U.S
Rules Committee Finds New Angle in Baker Case
The Rules Committee, led by Chairman B Everett Jordan, reports a new phase in the Bobby Baker investigation linked to a project in North Carolina. Hearings may begin soon as staff explored fees Baker earned from Haitian meat dealings and a public relations client tied to freight forwarders legislation.
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Washington
Senate Rules Committee
Bobby Baker
B. Everett Jordan
North Carolina
Baker
Senate
Jordan
D-N.c
King Praises Teacher Efforts In Selma Protest
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr lauded an aborted attempt by about 100 Negro teachers to enter the Dallas County Courthouse as the most dramatic protest of the week in Selma Alabama. Police blocked the entry with night sticks as the group sought voter registration. King returned to lead the drive calling the action highly significant and organized by professionals.
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Selma
Ala
Dallas County
Martin Luther King Jr
James G. Clark
King
Atlantic ports near end of walkout as contracts gain traction
Ports from Boston to Virginia appear to accept terms in line with New York dockers to end the 13 day AFL-CIO ILA walkout. ILA President Gleason forecasts return to work within 24 to 48 hours on most coasts, while South Atlantic leaders say they seek a 16 man minimum crew.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
New York
Atlantic
Boston
Virginia
East
Gulf Coast
Moe
Tex
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
ILA
Thomas Gleason
Gleason
New York Harbor
Flyveston
Thomas J. Burke
South Atlantic
Gulf Ports
January Proclaimed March of Dimes Month in Winchester
Mayor William Battane declares January as March of Dimes Month urging Winchester people to support the campaign. The proclamation cites birth defects as a national tragedy causing disability and death and notes March of Dimes offers medical care through its Virginia centers and nationwide network.
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William Battane
Winchester
March of Dimes
Virginia
Alaskans among most talkative worldwide with 609 yearly calls
A study finds Alaskans average about 609 telephone calls per person each year placing them among the most communicative populations. The report highlights regional communication habits and comparisons with other states.
Realtors Course on Sales and Listing Techniques
The Blue Ridge Board of Realtors sponsors a Winchester course titled Real Estate Sales and Listing Techniques. Instruction by John T. Ellis, Alexandria realtor and Virginia educational committee vice chairman, highlights broker experience and training methods. Ellis has taught real estate subjects for four years in Northern Virginia.
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Blue Ridge Board of Realtors
Winchester
Distributive Education Services
Clarke, Frederick
Warren Counties
John T. Ellis
Alexandria
Educational Committee of Northern Virginia Board of Realtors
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Northern Virginia Board of Realtors
Springfield College
George Washington University
Blue Ridge Board
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Warren County Board of Supervisors
Piney River
Shenandoah National Park
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Job Corps
Harrisonburg
Geoffrey Mann
By Ace Brielts
Lions
Izaak Walton
Izaak Walton League
Dave Fahnestock
Ernie Nesselrodt
Lester McKee
Doug Hottle
Jim Sirbaugh
Glen Welden
State League
State and Defense Departments
Rules Committee
Baker Case
Soviet Russia
Free World
B& M’s
Chevrolet
Northern
Discount Mart
Now
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Crider & Shockey
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