No Action by Frederick County on Food Plans
Frederick County will take no immediate steps to start either a food stamp or commodity distribution program. Localities have until July 1970 to set up plans per U.S. directives. A May 27 meeting in Harrisonburg outlined options, costs, and eligibility, with 46 of 123 Virginia welfare jurisdictions still undecided.
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Frederick County
U.S
Thomas Rosenberger
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Rosenberg
Roberta James
Local Welfare Department
Welfare Department
James
Aes
Rosenberger
$50 Million Gift to University of Richmond
A. H. Robins Co. chairman E. Claiborne Robins donates 50 million to the University of Richmond to secure its finances and strengthen its private status. Forty million in stock plus a 10 million challenge gift will be matched over ten years by alumni and others. Robins, trustee and alumnus, announced the gift at commencement.
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Richmond
University of Richmond
Law
E. Claiborne Robins
George M. Modlin
Robins
A. H. Robins Co
University of Richmond Board of Trustees
University
Dear Abby Advice Columns Vintage Welfare Question
Dear Abby answers readers on allying with a neighbor boy in woods to nap and view Christmas trees. She advises telling the child what is wrong, informing the boy’s parents, and watching the daughter closely for safety.
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Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Lucy
Kirk
Alameda
California
Crossword Clue Fragments Fold into Complete Puzzle
Answers fill a themed grid with clues hinting at domestic life and obstacles. Terms include slave, rats, aperture, winglike, exit, symbol of tantalum, prohibit, poverty.
Two Admit Starting Fatal Fire Killing Family of 12 in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia two individuals admitted setting a predawn fire that killed a mother and father and ten of their thirteen children. Roger Bailey 13 and Susan 15 were in a two room structure behind the eight room home when flames spread. The suspects were to be taken to the Wood County Prosecutor's office after a confession obtained before 5 AM.
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Charles Bailey
Susan Bailey
Roger
Obie Bailey
Parkersburg
W.va
Emmett C. Rousch
Bailey
Obie
Roger Bailey
Susan
Rousch
Wood County
Rescue Squad Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled in Winchester
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary meeting moved from January 19 to tomorrow at 7 30 PM, at the Squad Headquarters.
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Rescue Squad
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire alarm at Clearbrook Woolen Mill nets no damage
Clearbrook firefighters responded to a 10:30 a.m. alarm at the Clearbrook Woolen Mill. They found no blaze. the automatic sprinkler system activated in a dryer triggering the alarm. No damage was reported.
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Clearbrook
New Hybrid Sorghums Target Redwing Blackbird Attacks
Scientists report new hybrid sorghums developed for regions facing redwing blackbird damage. Field tests show improved resistance and potential for crop protection in affected areas.
Frederick County Board Voters For 60000 Land Purchase For College
Frederick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved 60000 for immediate land purchase to establish a community college. The city and county act as a bank for Region 15 totaling 325000 for land access roads water and sewer with eight localities sharing costs. Regional shares cited by Raymond C. Sandy show varying percentages for each jurisdiction.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Middletown
Winchester
J. Randolph Larrick
Community College
Board of Community Colleges
State of Virginia
Commonwealth
E. Eugene Gunter
Lay
Larrick
Raymond C. Sandy
Frederick County
Winchester’s
Clarke County
Fauquier
Page
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
Warren
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