Public report on Bobby Baker inquiry released
The Senate investigators publish their report and recommendations on conflicts of interest involving Bobby Baker. The panel notes partisan splits but agrees on safeguards while recalling Baker’s resignation on October 7, 1963 and his role as President Johnson’s aide in a probe that dogged the 1964 campaign.
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Baker
John J. Williams
Johnson
Pickeens
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Rules Committee
Williams
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Philadelphia
Ireland
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Don B. Reynolds
Walter Jenkins
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Reynolds
Austin, Tex
Heat Record Drops as Showers Bring Cooler Noon Reading
The Mercury rose to 94 degrees yesterday but showers today kept it to 80 at noon with a 71 degree low. A year ago it hit 96 and 66. Forecasters predict a five day period from tomorrow through Monday with temperatures two to four degrees below normal. Lows in the 60s expected tonight with possible thundershowers and highs in the 70s tomorrow.
Area School Changes Effective Tomorrow
Winchester Schools appoint Jacob L. Johnson as superintendent succeeding Dr. Garland R. Quarles who led since 1930. Frederick County will gain Dr. Melton Wright as assistant superintendent and Handley High School gains Ralph Sherrard as principal. Prince Edward County names Bryant Harper as principal. Johnson arrives from Wakefield High School in Arlington and has Va. teaching and admin history. Quarles to remain six months as consultant and pursue local history studies.
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Jacob L. Johnson
Winchester Schools
Garland R. Quarles
Melton Wright
Frederick County
Quarles
Interstate 81 Set to Open in November in Virginia
Virginia officials said the 25 mile Strasburg to West Virginia line segment of Interstate 81 should open in November if no delays occur. If WV completion slips traffic may use Route 11 with an undetermined turnoff. The 95 mile six section project aims for year end traffic with Virginia totaling 459 miles.
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West Virginia Line
Virginia Apartment of Highways
West Virginia
Virginia
Sarah Zane Fire Co Meeting Promised July 1
The Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules a meeting on Thursday July 1 at 8 p.m. A new 1966 red coin book is now available at Gift and Card Shop for purchase.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Rouss Fire CO
Market Roars As Dow Surges In Early Trading
The New York Stock Exchange opens with heavy volume as the Dow Jones average climbs 14.43 points to 865.83 in the first half hour. Volume reaches 10.49 million on Tuesday, the sixth highest in exchange history, while brokers call the surge a passing market fever.
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New York Stock Exchange
Crashes Kill Va. Man and Hurt Child In Multiple Accidents
A 22-year-old Bergton man, Gary William Fitzwater, died after his bed truck crashed on U S 55 near North Mountain. A six-year-old Stephens City boy, Michael L. Robinson, was in critical condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after being run over by a pickup. Three teens were injured in a separate Handley Avenue crash and treated and released. Additional injuries involved a Route 2 Front Royal victim and a Berryville area one-vehicle mishap on Route 7.
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Stephens City
Winchester Memorial
Gary William Fitzwater
U.S
West Virginia Star
State Polic
North Mountain
Michael L. Robinson
Lula Carr
Memorial Hospital
Hospit
Handley Ave
Mary Burke Sims
Mosby St
Ann Bruton
Oates Ave
Gaily Yost
Miller St
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Rt. 7
Berryville
M. H. Moore
Betty Kathryn Wilson
Loudoun St
Berlin Subway Collision Injures 130. No Deaths Reported
In West Berlin a subway train rear ended another near Zoo Station. About 130 people were injured, making it the worst Berlin subway accident since 1908 when 17 died and 21 were hurt. Unofficial reports say one train stood in a tunnel with engine trouble before the collision.
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Zoo Station
U.S. Expands Attack In New Viet Strategy
The United States reportedly widened its war actions in South Vietnam with a paratrooper strike 30 miles north of Saigon against Viet Cong bases. President Johnson approved the operation after guidance from General Westmoreland and Vietnamese officials, signaling a broader ground action while stressing a defensive, base-guard role for U.S. troops.
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United States
South
Viet Nam
Saigon
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Johnson
Westmoreland
State Department
White House
da Nang
Nine Commandments for Women in Business from Miss Foxworth
Miss Foxworth, president of Advertising Women of New York, presented a nine point code at the Advertising Federation of America convention. The rules urge women to work harder to prove themselves to men and to limit speech in mixed company while stressing poise, courtesy, and professional focus.
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Advertising Federation of America
Advertising Women of New York
New York
Calkins and Holden
Communist Guerrilla Ring Broken Near Pleiku and Cheo Reo
U.S. military reports a large government force, expanded Viet Cong attack near Cheo Reo in Pleiku Province, with two airborne battalions linking up to aid a surrounded infantry unit. No casualties reported. one American plane shot down and a Navy jet loss under investigation. Air sorties total 34 as carriers strike Vinh base.
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Viet Nam
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Cheo Reo
Pleiku
U.S. Air Force
Coral Sea
Oris
Weather Front Prompts Cooler Air Across Virginia
Cooler air from a weak front will reach Virginia late today and spread statewide by tomorrow. Meanwhile today brings warm humid conditions with afternoon showers and thundershowers across the state.
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Richmond
New Jersey
Oklahoma Panhandle
Virginia
Decorator Virginia Janet Offers 20 Percent Furniture Discount
Call Virginia Janet at 662-3288 for a furniture decorating service and a 20 percent discount. The offer targets homeowners seeking professional styling and room renovations.
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