Virginia marks 1000th physician in Rural Care push
The Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care placed its 1000th physician, Dr Clyde Ernest Gibb Jr of Nassawadox, a 1975 UVA Medical School graduate, who will practice family medicine on the Eastern Shore after completing residency. The milestone underscores VA leadership in rural medical access since 1950.
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Virginia Council On Health and Medical Care
Clyde Ernest Gibb Jr
Machipongo
University of Virginia School of Medicine
University of Virginia Hospital
Nassawadox
Edgar J. Fisher Jr
Virginia
Fisher
Council
Danville
Pittsylvania County
Wilson County
Danville Commonwealth
William Fuller III
Fuller
Winchester England May Open Sports Exchange with Winchester Va
A potential sports exchange between Winchester Virginia and Winchester England was raised by England's Mayor Stewart Bell. A tour group led by Judy Bogner met Mayor J. D. Flook and exchanged gifts during a dinner near the old city, concluding with mutual interest in the program. The 27 member group noted ongoing sister city exchanges.
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Stewart Bell
Judy Bogner
Flook
Bogner
Bell
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival offers 1978 programs
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival makes its 1978 souvenir program books available to state or national convention attendees for publicity. Interested parties may request by calling or visiting festival headquarters on Tuesdays or Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in summer. Several groups have already taken advantage of the offer.
Berryville Accepts Low Bid to Raz e Smithy Mansion
Berryville officials accepted a $2,449 bid from United Wreckers of Martinsburg for razing the Smithy mansion remains and grading the site. Joseph Dugan attended the bid opening with Mayor Magruder and Town Manager Enders. Dugan has 30 days after contract signing to complete demolition. other bids ranged up to $8,500.
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Berryville
United Wreckers
Martinsburg
W.va
Joseph Dugan
Elbert T. Magruder
Jack Enders
Dugan
Dev Morrison
Charlie's Wrecking Service
Winchester
Virginia Salvage and Construction Company
Gore
Garland Buck Martin
Enders
Virginia Governor's Travel Sparks Debate Over State Transportation
Gov. Dalton used a state Beechcraft and separate state vehicles for a Miami trip with three lawmakers, drawing criticism from some lawmakers who call it excessive while others defend it as security. The AP notes related past travel by Mills Godwin and Linwood Holton and cites cost estimates of 165 dollars per flight hour plus 20 dollars hourly ground fees.
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Associated Press
John Dalton
Florida
Mills Godwin
Texas
Linwood Halton
Dalton
Miami
Southern Regional Education Board
General Assembly
Godwin
Halton
Europe
CIA used Harvey Point base for secret paramilitary training
The Virginian Pilot reports the CIA activated Harvey Point on Albemarle Sound in 1960 as an annex of Camp Peary for demolitions and training. Trainees arrived with blackout windows, explosions echo, guards questioned locals, and officials offered few details about the covert facility near Norfolk.
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N.C
Norfolk
U.S. 17
Harvey Point
CIA
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
York River
Albemarle Sound
Defense Department
Walter B. Jones
D-N.c
U.S
Robert Morgan
Dn.c
Navy
Mainto
Two Arrested in Stephens City Bank Robbery
William Murrell Ketcham an 18 year old and a 15 year old juvenile, both of Cedarville, were arrested Saturday at 6 30 p m and charged with the Thursday night grand larceny of the Stephens City Farmers and Merchants National Bank branch. State Police with FBI and local agencies investigated. Entry was made through the front door and only coins were taken.
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William Murrell Ketcham
Cedarville
Stephens City
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Virginia
FBI
Front Royal
Warren County
Weather conjecture for the moon cycle of 1972
A historical weather conjecture maps lunar phases to expected conditions. From January to December 1972 it forecasts periods of clear hot rain partial clearing cool rainy sunny light showers and cooler days across the month calendar segments.
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Great Lakes
New England
Dollar Slips to Record Lows in Tokyo Market
The US dollar fell to 204.50 yen in Tokyo trading and closed at 206.25. The day’s low beat last week’s record by over four yen, with trading exceeding $1.3 billion as the market saw heavy activity.
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