Weekend toll rises as Virginia records 10 more deaths
The Virginia traffic death toll reaches 540 after ten weekend fatalities across several counties. Notable incidents include a one car crash near Amelia that killed three Balk children and left others injured, plus multiple separate wrecks in Clarke, Luray, Isle of Wight, Richmond, Bland, and Prince George County.
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Kay Balk
Sharon Balk
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Chesterfield County
Balk
Darlene Balk
Richmond
Baltimore
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Balks
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Cumberland
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Clarke County
Luray
Roy Lee Conley
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Windsor
Isle of Wight County
Latha B. Spangler
Bland
James City
Albert Turcell Walker
Grove
U.S. 60
Williamsburg
Prince George County
Calvin Eugene Barker
New Bohemia
Senate targets foreign aid vote this week in Johnson plan
Senate leaders aim to pass the 3.4 billion foreign aid authorization without major changes despite Wayne Morse’s amendments likely delaying action for up to a week. Humphrey predicts smooth passage, while Mansfield prepares contingency appropriations for Defense and Congress. House action focuses on Social Security, wilderness and poverty bills as the floor fight nears.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Mansfield
Atlantic City
Defense Department
Congress
House
Rules Committee
Boy Bravely Rescues Girl From Swift Creek Current
Globe Arizona reports twelve year old Peter Grothe ignored orders to stay out of water and saved five year old Beth Golden from a swift current in Pinal Creek. He dragged her downstream about 150 feet and helped her ashore. The boy said he would face punishment at home for getting wet.
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New U.S Viet Nam War Strategy Nears Announcement
Reports say the United States and South Viet Nam near unveiling a new campaign against communist guerrillas not involving North Viet Nam. Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh is expected to announce next week with possible steps including more U.S. planes training programs and advisory forces. Meanwhile about 200 tourists toured the White House grounds with President Johnson leading two groups. Johnson also held meetings with business and labor leaders last week.
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States eye 1965 overhauls after apportionment ruling
AP survey shows Colorado Michigan likely only states to elect legislators next November under revised population based plans. Many states plan reforms in 1965 with courts given leeway to set remedial devices. Vermont and Kentucky use court or timetable driven paths while Massachusetts Oregon and New York vary by existing plans and constitutional steps.
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