Byrd Sr is Seriously Ill at His Virginia Home
H Byrd Sr a long time leader of Virginia Democratic organization is seriously ill at his Berryville home. Richard E Byrd confirms the ex senator 79 was admitted briefly to the University of Virginia Hospital for a routine physical and illness details are not disclosed. He served 32 years in the U S Senate before retiring last November.
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Berryville
U.S
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
U.S. Senate
Woman’s garden surprise sprouts dill instead of zinnias
A Whitacre woman followed a school fundraiser seed packet to plant zinnias along her garden edge but instead a tall border of dill grew. The mix up surprised her and lingered along the roadside edge.
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Whitacre
Tide Running in Favor Of GOP Virginians Told
ROANOKE AP Virginia Republicans gathered at a state convention to nominate two U S Senate candidates amid Nixon optimistic about a two party era this year. Only Lynchburg mayor James P Ould Jr officially filed for the six year term to succeed Robertson while Byrd’s seat drew possible contenders like I Lee Potter Lawrence R Taylor and Shields L Parsons Jr none ready for immediate assignment. Nixon urged party unity noting Democratic primary outcomes will shape the field as Bib by Armistead L Boothe and William B Spong Jr loom. A third party Conservative presence adds uncertainty to the slate.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Richard M. Nixon
GOP
U.S. Senate
A. Willis Robertson
Harry F. Byrd Jr
James P. Ould Jr
Lynchburg
Senate
Robertson
Byrd
I. Lee Potter
Arlington
Lawrence R.taylor
Heathsville
Shields L. Parsons Jr
Norfolk
Nixon
Ith
Veterans Fear Heavier Demo Losses in November
Washington AP reports veteran Democrats in the House worry Viet Nam war fallout could cost far more than the 37 seats typical in offyear elections. Some fear losses of 20 to 50 seats, with likely bigger hits in districts won with weak pluralities in 1964. Ships of doubt spread after primary results and tight races among longtime Democrats including Leonard Farbstein Edna Kelly and Abraham J Multer.
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Washington
House
Viet Nam
Pda
New York Rimary
Leonard Farbstein
South Gate Market Opens July Fourth for Souvenirs and Fireworks
City market in South Gate opens on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. offering souvenirs fireworks and gas. Community shoppers browse stalls and enjoy holiday festivities at the downtown site.
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South Gate Market City
Holiday Weekend Off To Bright Start With Bells Across Town
The Fourth of July weekend opened sunny with near accident-free days and 90 plus heat. Bells will ring at 2 PM Monday nationwide in salute to Declaration of Independence adopters, joined by Winchester leaders urging flag displays and public observance. Local rescue reports one accident involving a 13 year old treated and released. officials caution about holiday crash risks and note past Memorial Day fatalities.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ward Plaza
Col. Woodson
Lunenburg County approves 1 percent local sales tax
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors voted Friday to enact a 1 percent local sales tax to take effect with the 2 percent state sales tax on September 1. The move sets a combined rate expected to fund county services and budget needs.
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Lunenburg
Luenenburg County Board of Supervisors
Accidental Bombing Kills 8 in Village
An Air Force inquiry found a U S Air Force jet dropped unexploded anti personnel bombs over a village near Bien Hoa north of Saigon. Eight civilians died including seven children while 52 were wounded, with 19 in serious condition.
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Saigon
U.S
Air Force
Bien Hoa Air Base
Dong Nai
Planes Sink 3 North Viet Torpedo Boats
U S Navy planes from carriers Hancock and Constellation sank three North Vietnamese torpedo boats that attacked the destroyer Coontz in the Gulf of Tonkin. The battle 60 miles off Halseyphong lasted about two hours with 19 survivors rescued. four U S planes were lost in missions over North Vietnam, bringing total U S losses to 277. Westmoreland said the war is being won while Ky predicted a rapid North Vietnamese overthrow.
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U.S. Navy
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
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Coontz
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Hancock
Constellation
North Viet Nam
North
Viet Nam
17Th Parallel
William C. Westmoreland
Tn Saigon
Maddox
Johnson
North Viet’ Nam
Congress
Southeast Asia
da Nang
Nguyen Cao Ky
Highways Clogged As Holiday Begins
Millions of motorists flood the nation’s highways as the 78 hour July 4 weekend opens. The National Safety Council cites 510 to 610 expected deaths in auto accidents nationwide, with Alabama reporting 24 fatalities in 24 hours and 11 migrant workers among the toll.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Alabama
Ozark
Huntsville
Safety Council
United States
Council
No Paper Monday The Winchester Evening Star Closure
The Winchester Evening Star will not publish on Monday July 4 due to a national holiday. No edition will be issued that day.
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Winchester Evening Star
Secret Verdict Returned In Case Of 3 Klansmen
Federal jurors reached a secret verdict in the case against three Ku Klux Klansmen charged with conspiring to deprive Negroes of civil rights. The decision was sealed and not announced until after next week’s trial of three more Klansmen. Defendants named include Joseph H Sims Cecil W Myers and George H Turner with possible penalties up to 10 years and $5000 fines. next week’s trio are Herbert Guest James Lackey and Denver Willis Phillips.
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Athens
Bootle
Joseph Howard Sims
Cecil W. Myers
George H. Turner
Lemuel A. Penn
Washington
Herbert Guest
James
Lackey
Denver Willis Phillips
Quiet Party Marks Luci's Birthday
President Johnson and Lady Bird plan a quiet family party for Luci Johnson on her 19th birthday. Luci's fiancé Pat Nugent, 22, joins at the LBJ Ranch. they are to marry August 6 at Washington's Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Lady Bird
Sconer
Luci
Pat Nugent
Lbj Ranch
Washington
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Texas White House
Nugent
Johnsons
Ranch
Here
Congress
Weather Dilemma Holds Back Clear Sky in Virginia
The weather report from Richmond notes Virginia sits between a strong enough high over Pennsylvania to clear skies and a lingering low. The system prevents fully clear conditions, keeping precipitation chances and unsettled skies in play.
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Richmond
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Garbage and Bus Notice for July Fourth Holiday
The city announces no garbage collection or bus service on Monday July fourth due to the holiday. Monday pickups shift to Thursday July fifth and bus routes resume after the holiday with normal schedules.
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William B. Spong Jr
Portsmouth
Armistead L. Boothe
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