Guerrillas Hit U S Base in Thailand
Guerrilla forces attacked Udorn Air Base in northern Thailand in the first strike on a U S base in the Vietnam War. The assault damaged two planes killed a Thai guard wounded four Americans. Two attackers were killed and one captured as Thai American security forces repelled the raid.
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Saigon
U.S
Thailand
Udorn
Bangkok
Air Force
North Vietnam
Associated Press
Peter O'Loughlin
Eeren Senn
Czechs Deny Any Division Amid Talks With Soviets
Prague reports say Communist party chief Dubcek urged unity ahead of talks with Soviet leaders as liberals warn the fate of the nation hinges on the liberalization drive. Rumors of a split over Lt. Gen. Prehlik’s removal were denied as a compromise move. Pravda accuses the US of potential intervention while a strike settlement in Washington sets up a quick return to work for typists.
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Prague
Communist Party
Alexander Dubce
Dubcek
Czechoslovakia
Presidium
Vaclav Prehiik
Party
Prehlik
Prechlik
Pravda
United States
Wall Street Journal
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Humphrey Aims for Peace in Broad 1968 Campaign
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey declared peace as his top goal and urged cooperation with China and the Soviet Union to ease tensions and end the Vietnam war. Senator McCarthy warned that black dignity rests on economic power, while Kennedy rejected the No 2 spot and listed potential running mates. Rockefeller warned Nixon and Wallace briefed on foreign policy as party maneuvers unfold. Dr Charles H Smith, NJ, 92, died. he helped prove burp timing after meals using X rays in 1915.
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Associated Press
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Humphrey
McCarthy
Sargent Shriver
New Jersey
Richard Hughes
Edmund
Muskie
Maine
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Salt Lake City
Utah
Red China
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Detroit
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Providence
R.I
United States
China
Rockefeller
George C. Wallace
Johnson
Washington
Wallace
Princeton
Charles H. Smith
Smith
Kennedy withdraws from vice presidential consideration
The Kennedy decision against a vice presidential run leaves the Democratic ticket wide open with McCarthy Harris and Shriver mentioned as possible running mates. Humphrey remains the presumptive nominee while McCarthy notes he has previously rejected a No 2 role. The report cites ongoing campaign activity in Kansas and Boston as candidates react to Kennedy's stance.
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Washington
Edeward M. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Fred R. Harris
France
Sargent Shriver
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Kansas
Kennedy
Boston
Massachusetts
McCarthy
A. Humphrey-McGarthy
Attorney Appointed For Kilby Murder Case
David G. Simpson was appointed yesterday in Frederick County Court as counsel for Clarence H. Kilby 59 of Stephens City charged with the murder of his 17 year old son William J Kilby. Preliminary hearing set for Aug 12. Kilby jailed in lieu of 10000 bond. The shooting occurred at the family home after an argument.
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David G. Simpson
Frederick
Clarence H. Kilby
Stephens City
Kilby
Winchester-Frederick County
William J. Kilby
G. N. Jenkins
Seamstress-Apply in Persor Pingley & Carper Cleaners
Home grown tomatoes shown for 10 cents per pound and corn at 12 for 79 cents with 4 pounds of tomatoes for a dollar. The Peanut Cellar Inn advertises The Velvet Tones tonight for listening and dancing, inviting patrons to come early near Route 7 East next to Jumping Country Ham.
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Persor Pingley & Carper Cleaners
Peanut Cellar Inn
Post Office Keeps Saturday Service Despite Cut Notice
Winchester postmaster Joseph Haines said business as usual prevailed with Saturday window service continuing. Washington had ordered service reductions but this was to be ignored for the present and all services will continue. He noted tail service and Saturday collections would remain as they were.
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Winchester
Washington
Post Office Department
Joseph Haines
Winchester Poste
Castro Admits Shortages Ahead of 26th of July
In Santa Clara Cuba Prime Minister Fidel Castro acknowledged food and consumer shortages amid the 15th anniversary of the revolution. He warned the nation cannot give what it does not have and urged fair distribution. The speech noted milk rationing and limits on future mass celebrations and parades. A stray line mentions the 26th of July, the rebel attack and Batista era, with a final unrelated line about a Winchester barber.
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Santa Clara
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Revolutionary Movement
Las Villas
Castro
Ture
Santiago
Fulgencio Batista
Electric Fans Arrive in New Shipment at John S Miller & Co
John S Miller & Co announces another shipment of electric fans with prices from 5.95 to 22.50. A yard party and auction is set for Wesley United Methodist Church on Van Fossen St in Winchester with country ham and fried chicken dinner offered for adults priced at 1.25 and children 75 cents. Auction begins at 7 PM with dinners delivered by calling 667 7577.
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John S. Miller & Co
Wesley United Methodist Church
van Fossen St
Winchester
Godwin Urges Democrats To Resolve Differences
Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. urged Virginia Democrats to settle intra party rifts away from Republicans or the Wallace third party. He warned the third party movement can siphon sincere conservatives and harm the public interest while stressing unity for a strong national platform at Chicago. The convention opens with 1,349 delegates to elect leadership and delegates to the presidential nominating event.
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Salem
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Virginia
George C. Wallace
South
Godwin
Chicago
National Party
the Reneek
Deleerates
National Democratic Committee
State Central Committee
Appeals Committee
Roanoke
Augustus C. Johnson
Springfield
Senate Votes to Protect Post Office From Federal Cuts
Postmaster General W. Marevin Watson announced a one week delay to implement initial postal service cutbacks aimed at reducing window service at first and second class offices and moving street box collections to Sunday. The Senate exempted the Post Office from manpower reductions in a rider, delaying broader closures and four day deliveries pending House action.
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Washington
Congress
Post Office Department
W. Marevin Watson
Senate
House
Department
Watson
Stephens City Supports Water for New School Site
Mayor Lynn Comer stated Stephens City can supply adequate water to the Frederick County school planned near town. A joint plan with Pure Oil and Texaco to install water and sewer lines faced a retraction as the school board accepted a lower proposal from the Frederick County Sanitation Authority.
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Stephens City
Lynn Comer
Frederick County
Comer
State Highway Department
I-81
Rt. 277
Pure Oil
Texaco
Friendship Fire Co Picnic at Jordan Springs Seminary
Friendship Fire Co hosts a Sunday picnic on July 28 starting at 1 PM at Jordan Springs Seminary. Members, Ladies Auxiliaries, and families invited. Information via 662-9424.
Johnson set to sign $5.4 billion housing bill
President Johnson is expected to sign a $5.4 billion housing measure that expands federal aid to low income families and begins his 10 year plan to reduce city slums. The bill passed the House 226 to 135 and moves to the White House. It authorizes 300 million to assist about 500,000 families with low to moderate incomes to buy homes, with partial or full interest cost subsidies.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
House
White House
Virginia Cloud Bank Reigns Over Rainy Front
A northward moving frontal system brings clouds and rain to Virginia with most precipitation near the frontal boundary as it advances northward.
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Richmond
Virginia
Crisman Cleaners Vacations. Echo Village Dinner Special
Crisman Cleaners closes for vacation August 5 to 10. The Echo Village Restaurant, The Steak House of Winchester, offers a Sunday Special baked country ham dinner for dine in the Cozy Room four miles south on U S Route 11. Reservations at 869 9886.
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Echo Village
Winchester
U.S. Rt. 11
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Norman Walker
Philip Blaiberg
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town
South Africa
Richard M. Nixon
LBJ
Texas
Nixon
Opequon
Qld
Ward Plaza
Brucetown
MR. Softee
Shawnee Fire
Wards
Thermal Blankets Co
Montgomery Ward
Berryville
Aone
Delmas
Fred Lentz
Bob Carter
Loudoun St
Truman
Democratic Party
duVal Radford
Bed
John McNair & Associates of
Waynesboro
McNair
Counecil
Sanitation Authority
Crisman Cleaners
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