House Debates Voting Rights Bill Amid Poll Tax Fight
The House takes up Johnson's voting rights bill amid a fierce interparty battle. A final vote is hoped by Friday as lawmakers debate poll tax provisions and court tests on constitutionality. The measure targets racial discrimination in voting, with ongoing disputes over southern state poll taxes and related enforcement.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Capitol Hill
Selma
Ala
Congress
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Virginia
Senate
Oulina
South Carolina
Rifleman Slain After Killing 2 in Pittsburgh Shootout
In Pittsburgh, Leroy Francis Scott, about 24, killed a police officer and the father of his girlfriend before being shot dead by two officers after a five hour manhunt. Four officers were involved in the exchange, with two wounded and one former pro football player among the fatalities. The violence followed an argument over Scott’s attention to Ruth Godfrey, 18.
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Pittsburgh
Leroy Francis Scott
James Hintemeyer
Scott
Coleman McDonough
Aaron Godfrey
Mincin
Joseph Laffey
Godfrey
Lowerent
Hazel
Ruth
War on ground hogs: Mt Williams woman nets 11 in two weeks
A 72 year old Mt Williams resident, Mrs. Pp. & Nesselrodt, declared war on ground hogs. She set traps to protect her garden and has netted 11 in the past two weeks. A welcome rainfall of .38 inch fell in the Winchester area.
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Mt. Williams
Pp. & Nesselrodt
Presidential Disability Amendment Near Passage
Senate leaders push to complete action today on a compromise constitutional amendment covering presidential disability and vacancy succession. The measure, already passed by the House, would allow the president to nominate a vice president successor upon vacancy, and create a framework for acting president during presidential incapacity.
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Washington
Senate
Everett. M. Dirksen
Sen
Birchagh
Congress
Two Die In Shenandoah County Fire and Weekend Crashes
Fire in Shenandoah County killed Edwin Tamkin and Marybelle Tamkin of Seven Fountains with a neighbor discovery at 5 a.m. The Clarke County blaze destroyed an unoccupied tenant house and barn nearby. Over the Fourth of July weekend area crashes wounded at least 11, and other fires burned grain and outbuildings near Berryville and Winchester with limited damage reported.
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Shenandoah County
Clarke County
Winchester
Edwin Tamkin
Marybelle
Fort Valley
Richard Williams
Marvin, Chapel
John H. Enders Fire Co
Cecil P. Wolfe
Lynwood Newlin Farm
Berryville
Rt. 7
Many Injured In Crashes Over Holiday
Several crashes over the Fourth of July weekend left at least 10 people hurt. Robert Painter 34 of Route 2 is in good condition after a compound leg fracture from a motorcycle crash. A rescue squad treated four youths from a one car crash on Route 50 west. Others include Bill McCallahan Tommy Thompson Ronny Phelps and Michael O Neil. Carson Henson 35 of Cedar Creek Grade suffered scalp lacerations when a car veered into Opequon Creek on Route 522 south. Police reported the crash occurred after brakes failed while Elwood Kerns drove. Two persons reported back and neck pains after a separate two car crash.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert Painter
Route 2
Bill McCallahan
Tommy Thompson
Stephens City
Ronny Phelps
Mountain Falls
Michael O'Neil
Middletown
Carson Henson
Cedar Creek
Opequon Creek
H. K. Malbon
Henson
Elwood Kerns
W. Carl St
Record July Fourth road toll hits new high
The Associated Press reports a national three day Fourth of July traffic death toll of 542, surpassing last year’s record. Final figures may push it higher with estimates near 550 as motorists faced fatigue and delays on holiday travel. California, Missouri, New York, Ohio, and Texas logged many fatalities, while Rhode Island Delaware Alaska and DC reported none. Boating and non boat drownings added to the weekend tragedy.
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Howard Pyle
The
National Safety Council
Pyle
Safety Council
Korraggov Rere
York
Ohio
Texas
California
Missouri
New York
Rhodes Island
Delaware
Alaska
District of Columbia
Methodists Vote to Rejoin Anglicans in Two-Stage Plan
The Methodist annual conference in Plymouth approved a two stage path to rejoin the Church of England by a 488 137 vote. Initial steps include inter communion with Anglicans followed by full organic union.
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London
Church of England
Methodist Annual Conference
Plymouth
Winchester Man Seeks Plant as Middletown Talks Plans
Dino Morgognone of Wilkins Place discussed a $270000 industrial plant to produce dresses at a 26 000 square foot facility with 150 sewing machines employing mostly women. The site would be near Middletown and Route 11 with funding from the SBA possible if 20 percent is pledged. Local groups plan a Monday meeting to discuss location and financing.
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Middletown
Winchester
Dino Morgognone
Wilkins Place
Dressted, Inc
Morgoglione
Small Business Administration
Middletown Industrial Development Corp
Gene Dicks
Development Corporation
Middletown Wa
Strasburg
Senate Opens Debate on Historic Medicare Bill
The Senate begins discussion on a broad health program for 19 million Americans aged 65 and older funded mainly by higher Social Security taxes. The proposal, costing about 6.8 billion yearly, would raise retirement and disability benefits by 7 percent and add hospital, nursing, home health, and physician services.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Harry F. Bryd
DeVa
Kerr-Mills
U.S
Army seeks new helicopter companies for Vietnam war
The Army planned to form helicopter companies to fill a shortage in Vietnam, aiming to add about 125 choppers and over 1,000 men. Current force includes 12 helicopter units with around 300 machines, supporting South Vietnamese units against the Viet Cong.
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Washington
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Air Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
Kan
101St Airborne Division
Ft. Campbell
82Nd Airborne Division
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Army
United States
36 Day Strike Ends at Aerojet in California
The 36 day strike by the International Association of Machinists AFL-CIO against Aerojet General Corp facilities in Southern California ended today. The action affected Aerojet plants in the region and concluded with a settlement or resolution as reported from Azusa California.
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Azusa, Calif
Association of Machinists
Afl-Cio
Southern California
Aerojet General Corp
Second Combined Operation Near Saigon Expands to Pleiku Zone
More than 1,000 American troops joined Vietnamese and Australian forces in a second combined operation against the Viet Cong with about 2,500 total troops. Air bombardment preceded the mission, and helicopters landed forces in D Zone. Casualties included two Americans reported missing and 26 Vietnamese mountain troops missing, with several Vietnamese killed. Ba Gia near Qui Nhon remained tense after a prior bombardment.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Pleiku
173Rd Airborne
Royal Australian Regiment
Guam
Duc Co
Ba Gia
Quang Ngai
Weather Fronts Bring Cold Then Warm with Clouds
Passage of a cold front from the west across Virginia today and tonight will be followed by a warm front Thursday bringing considerable cloudiness and a few showers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Leggett's Dept Store Slacks Price Correction Ad
In the ad on page 10 Leggett's Dept Store corrects prices for Men's Summer Slacks group 1 Reg 5.99 to 7.99 Sale 5.57 or 2 pr 11.00. The notice reiterates sale terms and item grouping.
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Leggett’s Dept
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Winchester Water Department
H. J. McDaniel
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Montmorency Cherries A & T Packing Corp
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