Air India Jet Crashes Mont Blanc Killing 117
An Air India Boeing 707 with 117 aboard crashes into snow on Mont Blanc near Chamonix. No survivors. The flight from India to New York carried 106 passengers and 11 crew. Among the dead is Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. Captain J T D'Souza and copilot survived only in memory this tragedy.
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Joe) D'Souza
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Reds Renew Push After Lunar Truce Ends in Vietnam
In Saigon, U S and South Vietnamese forces resume large scale operations as the lunar New Year truce ends. Air strikes claim about 190 enemy killed in a Viet Cong main force attack area 35 miles southwest of Saigon. Jet sorties by 25 F100s face heavy ground fire with no fires reported.
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Johnson weighs pause as Vietnam bombing decision nears
President Johnson faced a choice on resuming bombing North Vietnam with officials split between extending the pause and renewed strikes. Secretary of State Rusk cautioned the decision depends on safety and strategic needs while indicating no immediate broad escalation. Senate leaders urged maintaining any pause if peace talks show faint hope, as military plans consider options and funding for Vietnam.
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Weather Outlook Promises Snow and Groundwater Boost
The forecast calls for more snow on Wednesday recalling past heavy falls while weekends brought nine inches. The light snow is hard to walk and drive in but provides needed ground moisture with nearly an inch so far. Go-Go Boots in stock at your Shoe Center and Leggett's offers on winter coats in updated sale prices.
First Big Fight of New Congress Due
Senate Democrats plan to bring a repeal vote on Taft Hartley Act section 14B allowing states to bar union contracts. Republicans vow filibuster, predicting no change from last year. Senators Long and Fannin doubt a two thirds majority exists to end debate.
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Snow Closes Frederick County Schools Amid Big Weekend Snow
Frederick and Clarke County Schools were closed as nine inches of weekend snow snarled roads. Winds and drifts worsened conditions with 13 inches in Shenandoah County and 12 1/2 inches in Page County. Winchester remained open. officials expect more snow Wednesday with subfreezing temperatures tonight.
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Johnson budget faces Viet Nam war spillover test in Congress
President Johnson submits a 112.8 billion dollar budget with a 57.15 billion defense plan and a 4.8 billion tax bill while lawmakers weigh war costs and domestic program funding. Senate leaders from both parties expect some cuts but warn against sacrificing war effort. Republicans criticize deficits and call for restraint on non defense outlays.
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Weather Outlook Brings Prolonged Subfreezing Virginia
A high pressure system over the Midwest drives extended sub freezing temperatures across Virginia. Separate ad notes promote rug cleaning discounts and luggage sales with percentage off limited time offers from Corrigan Rug Cleaners and Horizon Luggage.
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Snowbound Rescue Night Strands Ambulance Crew
Five-foot drifts halted the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad in a night of multiple calls. Clatus Goode and Clovis Bucher spent five hours stranded before a snowplow and deputies reached them to finish the run to the hospital. Another couple, Mr and Mrs Chilcott, were guided to care after becoming stranded near Welltown. Rescue workers aided six calls, with continued duty into the morning as they returned to base.
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LBJ Forecasts Big Budget With Possible Tax Hikes
President Johnson asks Congress for a 112.8 billion dollar budget the largest ever and signals a possible additional request if Vietnam war efforts intensify. He urges quick approval of a 4.8 billion tax increase to fund defense programs and reduce inflation risk while aiming to near balance in fiscal 1967.
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