Budget Hearings To Begin On Johnson Budget
Washington AP Twelve congressional committees start hearings on President Johnsons 112.8 billion budget with McNamara testifying on defense needs for 12.76 billion in contingency funds. The House Appropriations Committee will review overall requirements next week as 12 subcommittees study 12 spending bills amid partisan debate on Great Society programs.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Ohio
George H. Mahon
Texas
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State Attorney General Questions Henrico Supervisors Election
Atty. Gen. Robert Y. Button issued an opinion saying Henrico County supervisors were illegitimately elected under a magisterial district system. He urged that the board should be chosen in at large elections per the county's form of government.
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Robert Y.button
Henrico
United States Offers New Peace Overture to Hanoi
The United States proposes a fresh peace overture to Hanoi and would suspend air raids on North Vietnam until a response is received, according to Cairo sources.
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Hanoi
U.S
Viet Nam
Cold Weather Reaches Florida and Deep South
The Associated Press reports a continental cold snap pushing into Florida and the Deep South. Schools closed in Kentucky and Arkansas counties due to subfreezing temperatures. record lows and hazardous roads across the region. Two Kentucky deaths linked to a rural house fire and additional New York snow casualties underscored mounting winter dangers.
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LBJ Proposes Rural Poverty Fight Plan
President Johnson asked Congress for a broad rural poverty program with a commission to study solutions within a year. He outlined pilot projects in several counties with federal aid, focusing on social services and districtwide planning and coordination across agencies.
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Clarke Schools Open and Frederick Remains Closed
Clarke County schools will reopen tomorrow while Frederick County schools stay closed due to a nine inch snowstorm with drifts up to eight feet. Winchester schools operate as usual. Frederick County officials cite unsafe roads and limited bus turnaround space as reasons for continued closure.
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Virginia Senate poised to boost unemployment benefits
The Virginia Senate prepared to advance Gov Godwin’s plan to raise weekly unemployment benefits from 36 to 42 dollars and to lift minimums from 15 to 16. The measure sailed through Finance Committee and was sent toward passage, while other parts of the governor’s program, including a 34 million emergency appropriation for colleges and mental hospitals, moved quickly. The looming sales tax bill remains under discussion as Godwin seeks consensus with House and Senate Finance leaders on local tax distribution.
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Fulbright Urges Viet Cong Recognition for Viet Nam Talks
Senate Foreign Relations Chair Fulbright proposed recognizing the Viet Cong as a major party in Viet Nam peace negotiations. He argued the Viet Cong side is fighting with North Viet Nam against the United States and South Viet Nam, though Secretary Rusk did not share this view. Various senators voiced mixed reactions as the matter drew into the debate on policy and negotiations.
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Clifford P. Case
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Saaene
National Liberation Front
Legislature Glance Senate Senate Advances Several Bills
Legislature at a glance outlines Senate action on an unemployment compensation bill and a reflectorized license plates measure sent to Finance. House approves emergency 34 million for college and mental hospital building. Roads panel reviews license plates. New bills include daylight saving time form and Consumer Council office creation. Outdoor Recreation Study Commission package advances.
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Virginia
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Weather System To Bring Snow To Virginia
A new low pressure system moving east from the Gulf of Mexico will bring snow to Virginia's southwestern and central sections and rain to the eastern region.
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Gulf of Mexico
Virginia
Mist and winds hinder search for Air India crash on Mont Blanc
Mist and howling winds blocked rescuers from reaching the crashed Air India Boeing 1707 on Mont Blanc in Chamonix. The wreckage and many bodies were scattered across the mountain while avalanches posed ongoing danger delaying recoveries.
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Mont Blac
Gerard Devessoux
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Bank Elects Loring to Board as Assets Climb
Albert W. Loring was elected to Shenandoah Valley National Bank's Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Directors reported a 20 percent rise in resources over the past year and total assets doubling in ten years from 10 million to 20 million. John C. Blackburn said after taxes earnings were 195 325 dollars, or 6.06 per share, with cash dividends of 80 625 dollars. The bank issued 5 034 loans totaling 15 million to over 3 500 customers and managed trust assets above 8 million dollars.
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The
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John C. Blackburn
Blackburn
Frank Armestrong
William M. Battaile
John
Ten Mile Area Blacked Out Across Virginia and West Virginia
A 50 minute blackout hit a ten mile area from Inwood to Clearbrook and south toward Charles Town starting at 12:30 a.m. A tractor-trailer struck a light pole on Rt. 11 near Inwood, causing the outage. Vanda B. George of Mt. Jackson drove into ice and spun into the pole. cross arm damaged and wires tangled. Clearbrook Woolen Mill reported the entire facility dark, workers using flashlights.
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Potomac Edison Co
Virginia
C. A. Kirk
Inwood
Charles Town
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Mt. Jackson
C. W. Wilson
Air Force transport crash kills 50 in Vietnam highlands
A U S Air Force C123 Provider crashed near An Khe in dense fog minutes after takeoff killing 46 Americans and four crew. The 315th Air Commando Group and 7th Cavalry personnel were aboard as mortar shells exploded on impact. The disaster follows prior war losses and a Da Nang attack by Viet Cong mortar fire.
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7Th Cavalry Regiment
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Nha Trang
U.S. Marine Corps
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