House Approves Voting Rights Bill Despite Southern Objections
The House passed a tough voting rights bill 333 to 85, aiming to empower federal registration and suspend literacy tests in six Southern states. A Senate fight over poll taxes looms as conference negotiations begin.
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Weather notes show high heat and upcoming clearing
The report records a July style heat spike with an unofficial 105 degrees in the sun yesterday at 4 pm. It notes 98, 94 degree highs and forecasts clearing tonight with lows in the 60s to 66, and sunny tomorrow with a high around 80 to 86. The Monday outlook remains fair and warm.
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Senate backs Medicare conference plan for 19 million beneficiaries
The Senate approves a 68 to 21 vote on a conference to finalize a Medicare bill adding a basic plan and a voluntary supplemental plan with a $3 premium. It also boosts Social Security checks by seven percent retroactive to Jan 1 for retirees families and disabled. Start next year the measure increases taxes on employers and workers to cover about 7 billion annually. President Johnson calls it a great day for older Americans as Kennedy’s push is cited as a legacy.
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Virginia Senators Oppose Health Bill Vote
Both Virginia senators voted against the 7.5 billion Social Security and health care bill. Sen. Harry F. Byrd, serving from Berryville with a knee ailment, returned to cast a vote as the measure passed 68 to 21 and went back to the House.
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Greece crowns a newborn queen as Anne-Marie gives birth
Greece revels as 18 year old Anne-Marie and King Constantine welcome a girl weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces in the summer palace on Corfu. A 21 gun salute and church bells greet the heir while doctors and a royal medical team attend. The infant leads the line of succession but a future son could alter the order.
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Johnson Signals Surge in Viet Nam Buildup
President Johnson warned of darker days and a new surge in U.S. military buildup in Viet Nam possibly reaching 100000 troops by late summer, with a reinforcement up to 75000 troops to be completed soon. Pentagon officials caution the total could rise further depending on McNamara’s findings and next week’s mission to South Viet Nam. Lodge to Saigon as ambassador replaces Taylor, with no policy change expected.
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U.S. Viet Forces Count At Sixty Seven Thousand
A U.S. military spokesman said the American force in South Vietnam as of Thursday stood at 67,000. The total includes 27,500 Army 4,500 Navy 24,400 Marines and 10,500 Air Force personnel.
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Aiken Suggests Lodge Could Be Rusk Successor
Senator Aiken said President Johnson may be grooming Henry Cabot Lodge to replace Dean Rusk as secretary of state after Lodge’s appointment as ambassador to South Vietnam. Other leaders doubt such a course, while Mansfield sees no change in GOP Viet Nam critique though Lodge’s confirmation could spark debate.
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29th Dips Colors for Last Time
The 29th Infantry Division, about 8000 strong from Virginia and Maryland, held a mass reeview at CAMP A.P.Hill as the unit nears fragmentation into an Army Reserve. Governors Harrison and Tawes saluted the division which formed in 1917 and saw heavy action on D-Day at Omaha Beach. Veterans of the unit and the Normandy invasion attended.
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Ex-convicts Face Federal Kidnapping Charges in Multi-State Case
Two ex-convicts Wilford Marion Gray and Carl Bowles, held on $100000 bail each in Sacramento, face six Oregon kidnapping counts and a murder charge in Lane County tied to a crime spree starting near Portland. Deputy Carlton Smith was killed. victims included Hale Champion and family abducted in Sacramento. Authorities say the pair robbed motels and banks across Oregon, with a Bank of Oregon theft and multiple kidnappings. The U.S. Attorney warns of life imprisonment for the kidnapping counts. Oregon seeks custody for trial on murder charges.
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Campers Urged to Use Charcoal Over Wood in Dry County Areas
Frederick County Fire Warden T. B. Rosenberger warns campers to choose charcoal on camping trips due to dry mountain sections. He urges trash fires to be covered and smokers to be careful. He cites Fourth of July fires along Route 50 median, notes little rain has eased dryness, and reports Staunton to the West Virginia line as worst affected while Virginia farther south remains greener.
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Chicken Barbecue Supper at Stephenson Methodist Church
Stephenson Methodist Church hosts a chicken barbecue supper on Wednesday July 28 at 5 p.m. rain or shine. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
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Deepest Vietnam air raids and naval actions reported
U S Phantom jets bag two MIGs forty miles south of Hanoi while Air Force planes hit bridges and an ammo depot northwest of Hanoi. Navy Phantoms near Thanh Hoa claim two MIGs, Skyraiders down one more near Hanoi. Casualty tolls include civilians killed on An Ho Island and Marines killed in the Viet Cong attack response.
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Weather front brings storms then clearing across Virginia
A cold front from a low pressure area in northern New York will enter Virginia this afternoon. Thunderstorm activity is expected followed by clearing tonight. Saturday should be mostly sunny with lower humidity.
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