Fire at Amcel plant in Swannanoa prompts large evacuation
Fire at the Amcel propulsion plant in Swannanoa Valley prompted the evacuation of about 2,000 residents within two miles as a two alarm blaze threatened a stockpile of 3,000 pounds of high explosives. The fire burned out by 8 am with no injuries reported and plant operations set to resume Friday.
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Swannanoa
N.C
North Carolina
Amcel Propulsion Laboratory
Asheville
Fred Cooper
Amcel
Cooper
Fred Martin
Oweens High School
Ene
Frederick County Fruit Growers Twilight Meeting
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will hold a twilight meeting this evening at the residence of Eugene Trick on Rt. 620 off old Rt. 50 west of Winchester. The program includes a tour of apple and peach blocks, remarks by Mr. Larrick, and talks by Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory representatives on insect and disease outlook and production. Weather forecast shows a low tonight 60 to 65 and highs in the 80s tomorrow with partly cloudy conditions Saturday.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
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Eugene Trick
Rt. 620
Rt. 50
Winchester
Larrick
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
July Fashion Clearance at Jeggetts Store
Jeggetts Department Store advertises a July fashion clearance offering discounts up to one third. The notice emphasizes reduced prices on selected apparel and accessories for a limited time.
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Jeggetts Dept
U. S. Paratroopers Score Heavily in Cong Clashes
U S paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade fought a major operation in the D zone near Saigon with Australian and Vietnamese forces. Casualties were heavy for the Viet Cong, with authorities estimating more than 100 killed. An ambush on a Vietnamese government battalion near Tri Tam left uncertain U S adviser status and heavy casualties reported.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Lu.s
U.S
Ree Ee
Kom Dua
Binh Duong
Tri ‘Tam
OFAN
Tri Tam
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Hightlands
Kontum
Senate Leaders Push For Medicare Passage
Senate Democratic leaders pressed for final action on the Social Security health care bill after 14 amendments were disposed of in a swift session. Senator Long as floor manager praised progress while opponents proposed changes, including Curtis sweeping recommittal to March 1 next year with private insurance options and cost sharing for the elderly. Johnson aides warned against overloading the program with an unlimited hospitalization feature.
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Washington
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
Finance Committee
Long
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D.conn
Ribicoff
Elde
Frederick Drought Aid Requested in Frederick County
The ASCS Drought Committee seeks relief for a third year submitting the request to the State Drought Committee. Clarke County group, not seeking same name, may allow diverted acres for grazing with landowners choosing relief use. Rainfall in 1965 six months exceeds last year by 29 inches. decision pending a special state meeting.
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State Drought Committee
ASCS
Virginia McClure
Clarke. Soon
Clarke Drought ‘Committee
Southern Demos Hold Key to GOP Vote Bill
In Washington Southern Democrats hold the key to whether the GOP substitute for the administration voting rights bill advances. A Southern Democratic coalition could reach about 200 votes, short of 218, affecting the House outcome. Rep. William M. Tuck urged support for the Ford McCulloch alternative, calling it more moderate than the Celler plan.
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Washington
House
William M. Tuck
D-Va
Virginia
Emanuel Celler
D-Ny
Tuck
Celler
Reedy to Step Down From White House Post
President Johnson's press secretary George E. Reedy says a painful foot disease will sideline him for months. Doctors may operate, forcing a six month absence, with Bill Moyers taking over duties as acting press secretary.
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Washington (Ap
George E. Reedy
Johnson
White House
Reedy
Army
Bill D. Moyers
Stowetown Fashion Clearance At Worths Loudoun Street
A local store on Loudoun Street offers a rare clearance of fine fashions with discounts from 33 1/3 to 50 percent. Worth's features reduced dresses, suits, and accessories signaling a sweeping sale event for shoppers.
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Worth’s
Loudoun St
Wender’s Inc
Six Kidnapped Victims Released Unharmed in Oregon
Six hostages freed unharmed after a Portland area bank robbery and kidnap incident. Ex convict abductors Grey and Bowles sought in a three state manhunt centered near Sacramento. Victims include Mrs. David Corbin and her son, plus Seattle residents. FBI and police coordinated in the case with ongoing pursuit of the suspects.
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Woodland
Calif
Oregon
FBI
Suses
Portland
Wilbur Mahoney
Brunswick
Karl Cletes Bowles
Amarillo
Tex
Sacramento
David Corbin
Idis’ Rickstins
Seattle
Grey
Bowles
Oregon State Prison
Corbin
Landing Marines Seen as Safe Move in Viet Nam Buildup
In Vietnam the addition of 8000 Marines was described by U S military sources as a precautionary step to strengthen forces against a potential communist offensive in the central highlands. Gen Westmoreland sought rapid deployment from Okinawa citing possible major confrontations.
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Washington
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
South China Sea
William C. Westmoreland
Okinawa
United States
Winchester Health Building Gets Initial Hill Burton Funds
Initial approval for 51678 in Hill Burton funds is granted for Winchester public health building as part of 5323945 in state funds for hospital and health facilities this year. City qualifies for the first 5100 portion, with no bid authority yet. Mrs. Helen Hoggard notes substantial paperwork remains. The city has a 45000 budget including a Commercial Street lot.
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Hill-Burton
Winchester
Helen Hoggard
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Charlottesville
Commercial St
Weather Outlook Clearer Skies Across Virginia
A weak cold front over New York and eastern Pennsylvania moves off the coast today bringing gradual clearing across most of Virginia. A few showers may linger in the southeast portion of the state during the morning.
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Richmond
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
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