Sniper Kills Couple in Quiet Vancouver Neighborhood
A 30 year old sniper opened fire from his apartment killing university professor and his wife in their yard. Patti Barriss and Helda Baxter were wounded as bystanders sheltered. the assailant surrendered after about 20 minutes. Police found over ten rifles and noted a history of mental illness.
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Vancouver
B,c
Patti Barriss
Helda Baxter
Julia A. Donald
Patti
Walsh
Webster
TV Cable airs film on water safety at Municipal Pool
The TV Cable Company will broadcast an hour long film tonight at 8 o clock about Red Cross swimming classes at Senseng Park Municipal Pool. More than 1 000 residents are enrolled in the water safety program.
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Tonight
Red Cross
Senseng Park
Lacy Anderson for Sheriff Frederick County
Voter urged to elect Lacy Anderson as Sheriff in Frederick County citing qualifications. The note cites election date Tuesday July 11 and promotes the candidate as the most qualified for the position.
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Lacy Anderson
Frederick County
Largent Calls For Tax Study On Groceries And Medicines
F. L. Largent urged a House of Delegates study to consider repealing the three percent sales tax on food and medicines while noting the need for reliable revenue. He argued the tax burdens low income households and retirees and pledged to pursue possible substitutes if elected.
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Largent
Congolese Claim Bukavu Recaptured
Congolese government radio said the army regained control of Bukavu and part of Kisangani from white mercenaries recruited by an international Mafia. Mobutu seeks U.N. action to ban mercenary recruitment amid heavy fighting in eastern Kivu Province.
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Brussels
Congo
Bukavu
Kisangani
U.N. Security Council
Radio
Kinshasa
Stanleyville
Kivu
Joseph Mobutu
Theodore Idzumbuii
Member States
Mobutu
Kanta
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
Balearic Islands
Algeria
Crash That Killed 79 Is Probed
East Germany opened an official inquiry into a catastrophic crash involving a crowded double decker train and a tanker truck near Langenwedningen Magdeburg region. Seventy nine dead and fifty four hospitalized as rescuers battled flames through the night.
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Berlin
East Germany
ADN
Europe
Langenweddingen
Magdeburg
Largent vows not to cast a computer vote in race
F L Largent Jr pledged that if elected to the House of Delegates he will keep citizens informed on state legislature actions and vote for the Commonwealth. The candidate spoke at a Winchester Park rally attended by about 500, introducing by Burr P. Harrison and featuring Arthur Weiss and Archie Manuel. He outlined campaign highlights including fair revenue, proper compensation for state workers, and continued public service.
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F. L. Largent, Jr
House of Delegates
Commonwealth
Sargent
E. Blackburn Moore
Winchester Park
Arthur D. Weiss
Clarke County
Archie Manuel
Middletown
Frederick County
Richard J. Rosenberger
Winchester
Seventh District
Democratic Committee
Largent
China and Soviet Aid Lift North Vietnam War Effort
U S officials report China supplied North Vietnam over 750000 small arms with many going to Viet Cong units in the South. Soviets furnished more than 10000 artillery pieces and mortars. Haiphong cargo in early 1966 rose to a record 200000 tons in three months.
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Washington
China
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U. S
Haiphong
Moscow
Europe
Vietnam
United States
Soviet Union
Laos
Glaize Receives Frederick County Conservation Award
Philip Glaize co owner and manager of Glaize Farms earned the Frederick County Conservation Award from the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. The presentation occurred at the July board meeting held at Holiday Inn East. The district serves Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah Counties with annual awards in each.
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Philip Glaize
Glaize
Frederick County
Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District
Holiday Inn ‘East
Malcolm Brumback
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Shenandoah
Bryan Hepner
Shenandoah County
Strike Vote Set Sunday At Shipyard
Newport News Shipbuilding workers face a general strike vote Sunday after a walkout by the transportation department and a four day dispute over incentives and job classifications. The PSA said the vote will occur at a mass rally with time and location to be announced.
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Newport New
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
R. M. Bryant Jr
Peninsula Shipbuilders Association
PSA
Transportation Department
Bryant
Montmorency Cherries For Sale By Jy-Kenneth Robinson
Fresh Montmorency cherries offered by Jy Kenneth Robinson at 1.00 per gallon or 0.80 if you pick them yourself. Call 667-1743 or 662-0069 for details and pickup arrangements.
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Montmorency Cherries
D. K. Russell & Sons
Welltown Pike
Montmorency
Jy-Kenneth.Robinson
Montmorency Cherries A & T Packing Corp
S.C
Ground Combat and Air Losses Reported in Vietnam
U S forces report two B52s collided and crashed off South Vietnam as McNamara visits for a push on more troops. Marines claim 150 North Vietnamese killed near Con Thien while ground forces trap Red troops northeast of the area. The 600th U S combat plane was lost, an A4 Skyhawk bomber downed by ground fire. its pilot was rescued with a broken leg.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Con Thien
3Rd Marine Division
Phu Bai
Leatherneck
Husband visit rights awarded in dog custody case
In Milwaukee a divorce ruling grants Mr. George H. Clark reasonable dog visitation with Pepper the cocker spaniel. The judge orders Mrs. Clark to provide blankets and collar and to buy dog licenses.
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Milwaukee, Wis
George H. Clark
Circuit Court
George D. Young
Clark
Pepper
Smith Urges Efficient Law Enforcement amid Campaign
Al Smith, candidate for the House of Delegates in the 24th District, stresses efficient policing as a crime deterrent. He praises Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties police, cites Supreme Court rulings as hindering convictions, and calls for better training and pay for local and state police while opposing a separate investigative agency.
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al Smith
House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Smith
Dance at Shawnee Fire Hall Tonight
A dance event at Shawnee Fire Hall features music by the Country Aces tonight at 9 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend this community gathering for an evening of country music and dancing.
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Shawnee Fire Hall
The
Country Aces
Westmoreland urges more troops as Vietnam war seems winnable
Gen William Westmoreland told Defense Secretary McNamara that allied forces are winning in Vietnam slowly but steadily and pressed for about 100000 more troops. Officials described a crisis mood as North Vietnamese buildup grows, with fresh divisions north and a new U.S. division in the Mekong Delta positioning for a larger confrontation.
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Saigon
Wiliam C. Westmoreland
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
McNamara
U.S
North Vietnam
U.S. Army
Tan Son Air Base
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
Westmoreland
Graf
Sth Graf
United States
Mekong
Central Highlands
Robert E. Cushman
Cushman
Vote for DAVID A. FAHNESTOCK For Sheriff
A political notice urges Frederick County voters to support David A. Fahnestock in the upcoming sheriff election. The brief message promotes his candidacy and asks for continued county leadership.
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David A. Fahnestock
Frederick County
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