Winchester Annexation Plan Aims 5.9 Square Mile Expansion
Sargent Sweeps House District Race and Winchester introduces an annexation ordinance to expand the city by 5.9 square miles, extending west to Linden Drive and the planned bypass and south to Rt. 11 in Kernstown. The measure cites no unoccupied space within current limits and argues annexation spurs regional economic growth and improved services.
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Sargent
Linden Drive
Western
Merriman’s Lane
Winchester and Western Railroad
Hoge Run
Kernstown
Winchester Industrial Park
Ward Plaza
Winchester
Amherst Street closure and health building review by council
The City Council moved to consider closing Amherst Street between Indian Alley and Braddock Street and postponed action on disposing of the nearby former health building. A special committee was named to nominate Industrial Development Board directors. Mayor Battaile announced appointments and a revised airport aid request was submitted to the FAA with state funding included.
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Indian Alley
Braddock St
Wayne A. Whitham
Stewart Bell, Jr
Ben B. Dutton, Jr
Industrial Development Board of Directors
William M. Battaile
Federal Aviation Agency
State Division of Aeronautics
Transportation Committee
Charles A. Dorton, Jr
Battaile
Front Royal
Ted Bromfield
Robert Smalley
Ber
County Attorney Sees Disagreement Over Annexation
Frederick County Board of Supervisors attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr warns of many areas of disagreement after Winchester reads the annexation ordinance. Massie notes the city will not provide a copy until after passage, then scrutiny will follow before further statements. County to test the annexation in court. Supervisor Donald Baughman attends but does not speak.
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Winchester
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Massie
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Aids Vote Counting
The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club helped tally Frederick County's 21 precincts by mobile unit, transmitting results to The Town Crier newsroom. The paper covered the attempt to present Winchester's annexation ordinance amid a rough night for the reporter.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club
Frederick County
Wir
Rosenberger Wins Primary Votes In Local Race
Statement from Thomas B. Rosenberger thanking supporters after yesterday's primary. He pledges to represent all residents to the best of his ability.
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Thomas B. Rosenberger
Viet Policy Critics Paint Dark Picture
Congressional critics warn that expanding the Vietnam war could trigger higher taxes wage and price controls and mobilization of reserves. Senate leaders debate domestic costs while General Westmoreland and Defense Secretary McNamara return from Vietnam.
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Johnson
Doves
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House
North Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Robert S
McNamara
Vietnam
Everett M. Dirksen
Westmoreland
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Mansfield
Southeast Asia
State troopers move into Newport News riot area
The Virginia port city sees a two hour riot near Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co as state police move in to back up locals. Police say 3000 plus rioters clashed with officers. 40 to 50 troopers arrive at dawn while officials vow to prevent more violence amid a looming 7 am shift change. Governor Godwin pledges full state resources to restore order.
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
William Peach
Richmond
Godwin
Newport News
Americans, Communists clash in Ia Drang Valley jungle battle
In heavy rainswept fighting in the central highlands near the Cambodian border, U S forces engaged multiple North Vietnamese units. The action included artillery barrages and helicopter injections as 4th Infantry Division troops faced attacks from three sides with reinforcements deployed. Five MIG21s were reported in the air, though the North Vietnamese reportedly refused battle.
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Ia Drang
South Vietnam
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North Vietnam
New Land Sea Fighting Between Israel and Egypt
Israel and Egypt clash on land and sea as UN talks on Jerusalem press for a censure of Israel. Israel says torpedo boats sank two Egyptian craft off El Arish with eight wounded sailors. Egypt reports clashes along the Suez Canal with casualties on both sides. The General Assembly resumes emergency session amid behind the scenes diplomacy.
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Men's and Ladies Clearance at The Oxford Shop
Clearance sale at Lovett's Shoe Corp and Kresge Co featuring 20 to 50 percent reductions on summer footwear. Open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily except Sunday. locale at 11 South U.S. 11.
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Oxford
Summer Shoes
Lovett’s Shoe Corp
Largent Captures Democratic Nomination for House Seat
Winchester attorney F. L. Largent Jr. won the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates, defeating Alson H. Smith 4 786 to 3 367. He carried Winchester 1 696 to 621 and Clarke 904 to 601 while Frederick County favored Smith 2 186 to 2 145. Largent vows victory in November against Republican H. Delmer Robinson.
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FF. L
Largent, Jr
House of Delegates
Harrington Smith
Joseph W. White
Lewis M. Costello
Jim Hamilton
F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
E. Blackburn Moore
Alson H. Smith
H. Delmer Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Largent
John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
Valley
Marsh
J. Kenneth Robinson
Frederick County
Mr. Smith
Largent
al Smith
Reds Force Second Hong Kong Curfew
Police impose a dusk to dawn curfew on Hong Kong Island for a second night as Communist led gangs form in Chinese sectors. Water rationing ordered to conserve supply if Beijing withholds deliveries. armored vans patrol bailout districts amid attacks that killed a policeman and civilians. Public transport largely halted and workers stay home as the colony braces for possible water cuts and further unrest.
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Peking
Wanchai
North Point
Ye Harbor
Public
Michael Wright
Red China
Cool air mass to drop Virginia temperatures tonight
A cool air mass will push a cold front into Virginia by midnight bringing cooler conditions across the state with cloudiness and possible brief showers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Thank You Frederick County Residents Vote Message
Esten O Rudolph Jr thanks Frederick County residents for their votes and support in yesterday's election and expresses appreciation for the confidence shown.
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Lacy H. Anderson
Shawnee
Arthur M. Gooden, Jr
Frederick County
Esten O
Rudy’’ Rudolph, Jr
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