Khe Sanh Base Hit by Heavy Red Shelling
Communist artillery pounded the U S Marine regimental base at Khe Sanh in northwest South Vietnam with about 150 shells from 152mm guns and rockets in a 30 minute barrage. North Vietnam reportedly sent 10 000 more troops to the northern provinces as defections warn of a push toward negotiations.
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Khe Sanh
U.S. Marine
South Vietnam
da Nang
Khe Sanhman
North Vietnam
U.S
Lull in Liquor Battle as Godwin Budgets Bond Plan Moves
Virginia Governor Mills E Godwin Jr faces a brief pause in the liquor by the drink fight as administration bills proposing up to 81 million in general obligation bonds move through the General Assembly. The measure aims to fund college and mental health projects while Republicans critique timing. The Senate Finance Committee backs a separate 61.5 million tax-collection package and hearings proceed on budget and contract interest changes. Local option liquor by the drink clears a House hurdle with warnings from Del Walther B Fidler about easy money and corruption risks.
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General Assembly
Senate
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Wests
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Bernard Levin
Godwin
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Nance
Virginia
House Insurance and Banking
Senate Finance
House Appropriations
del. Walther B. Fidler
Richmond County
ABC Board
Largent Opposes City Control of Liquor By The Drink
Del. F. Largent Jr. of Winchester said he voted against the local option liquor by the drink bill as a major policy shift. The House passed the bill 55 to 44. He favored a statewide referendum for a statewide decision on liquor sales, arguing all Virginians should decide this major change in policy.
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Richmond
Del
F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
House of Delegates
Largent
Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
Weather and wrestling meet postponed in schedule mix up
Snow fell lightly this morning with a forecast of flurries and cold conditions, temperatures dropping to 18 to 26 degrees. James Wood’s wrestling team traveled 80 miles for a meet against Fauquier, but the Warren ton match was postponed due to a schedule mix up.
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James Wood
Fauquier
Warrenton
Howard Johnsons Luncheon Special Wehl Steak
Wehl steak luncheon special at Howard Johnsons offered with tomato sauce for 1.10. The restaurant promotes a affordable midday meal option.
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Howard Johnson
Anger and caution mix in Congress over Pueblo seizure
Congress debates response to North Korea's capture of the U S intelligence ship Pueblo. Senators Thurmond and Dodd urge hard action by force if not released within 24 hours, while others favor measured diplomatic steps. Debate centers on protection failures and appropriate retaliation.
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North Korea
U.S
Pueblo
Capitol
Strom Thurmond
S.C
President Johnson
Thomas J. Dodd
de Conn
Snow and Cold Return to Virginia State
Snow began late Tuesday with a forecast of 2 to 6 inches across most of Virginia. Temperatures will drop to the high 20s to low 30s as a low pressure system from Georgia moves in. Eastern winds raise tides 2 to 3 feet along the coast and in the lower Chesapeake Bay with partial clearing and cold temperatures expected Thursday.
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Virginia
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Georgia
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Bristol
North Carolina
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Cape Hatteras
N.C
Virginia Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Pueblo Seizure Prompts Naval Standoff Across Asia
A U S Navy task force led by the carrier Enterprise pursued North Korea after North Korea seized the Pueblo with 83 sailors aboard. Washington demanded the ship’s return, while UN officials protested and debated potential retaliation amid calls for restraint.
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Vietnam
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Tokyo
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Seoul
Virginia Lawmakers Decry Pueblo Capture as Unbelievable
Rep Porter Hardy Jr says the Pueblo capture by North Korean patrol boats is unbelievable and calls for action to recover the ship. Virginia lawmakers note the incident as a brazen challenge to national sovereignty and a matter of gravest concern.
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Porter Hardy Jr
D.va
Navy
Virginia
Hardy
House Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
David E. Satterfield II
D-Va
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Intelligence Agency
Indictment Sought Against Youth in Bruce County Murder
Clarke County grand jury will hear a bill of indictment against a 16 year old youth for the murder of James Russell Jr. of Bruce. Commonwealth Attorney Ed ward McC Williams announced after a juvenile court hearing. The case was certified to circuit court if the grand jury finds evidence. Russell, 79, was killed December 18 in his home and his body found in Opequon Creek. The juvenile, from Mt. Pleasant West Virginia, was arrested December 20.
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Bruce
Clarke County
Commonwealth
Edward McC. Williams
Harold G. Potts
Circuit Court
Berryville
Russell
Opequon Creek
Mt. Pleasant
W. Va
Nine More North Korean Infiltrators Killed Near Seoul
South Korean troops said nine additional North Korean commandos were killed in Seoul on Sunday as they attempted to assassinate President Park and other officials. The tally reached 15 killed of the 31 in the infiltrator group, with one captured and 15 still at large.
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Harriet Lane
Pentagon
Japan
Kyodo News Service
North Korea
Pueblo
Seoul
Korea
United States
Chung Hee Park
Mt. Nokogan
Demilitarized Zone
Carrier Boys Wanted Apply Business Office
Advertisement in the Winchester Evening Star seeks applicants for carrier boy positions. Details likely specify location, hours, and how to apply through the newspaper’s business office.
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Carrier Boys
Winchester Evening Star
Weather outlook as low pressure hits Virginia
A low pressure system advancing into Virginia brought clouds scattered rain and snow across the state today. The system stirred precipitation from Richmond to northern areas and shaped the day’s unsettled weather.
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Virginia
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