Smith Seeks Community College Support in Clarke Talk
Al Smith candidate for the House of Delegates told Clarke County citizens at the Clarke County Courthouse he favors a community college for the area. He addressed crime and enforcement, criticizing Supreme Court delays in police cases. Oscar Carr, Clarke County Democratic co chair, introduced the event with others from Winchester and Frederick County.
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Community College
Clarke
Clarke County
al Smith
House of Delegates
Supreme Court
Oscar Carr
del Sewell
Winchester
Frederick County
74 Year Old Sailor Plans 100 Day Atlantic Voyage
Montauk New York reports a 74 year old mariner named Willis aims to sail to Plymouth England on a 100 day voyage. He previously paused 60 days out after a hernia and was rescued from a small craft near New York.
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Willis
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Santage
Plymouth
England
Peru
New York
Fireworks Stolen from Stephens City Warehouse
Frederick County Deputy Sheriff Osborne Renner investigated a break in at the Veterans Texaco warehouse in Stephens City. The lock on the north side was broken and $90 worth of sparklers cherry smoke balls and other Fourth of July materials were taken. Manager Weaver Welch reported the theft at 6 45 a m today.
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Stephens City
Frederick County
Osborne Renner
Veterans Texaco
Weaver Welch
Congress Begins 10 Day Vacation Amid Backlog
Congress adjourns for a ten day recess after a busy session. The House has approved several appropriation bills totaling about 126.8 billion dollars while the Senate acted on four totaling 23.4 billion. Major items include military draft law education programs and Vietnam war funding with several bills awaiting Senate action. Leaders aim for a mid October adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Two Small Fires Extinguished in Local Areas
A small fire on Solen berger farm property on Woodchuck Lane west of old Rt 50 was put out at 7:30 p.m. by Round Hill Fire Company. Fire Chief Vernon Haines says it likely started from a lighted cigarette and damaged a tree and nearby brush. In a separate incident Winchester Firemen extinguished a blaze at 5:55 p.m. yesterday in Edgar Marple's car on Kent Street at Boscawen Street. Fire Inspector William N. Godenour says the front seat was damaged. probable cigarette cause.
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Woodchuck Lane
Rt. 50
Round Hf. Fire Company
Vernon Haines
Gra Wicchester
Edgar Marple
Kent St
Boscawen St
ABM debate shifts toward Nike X as early shield plan
Military leaders urge a lean Nike X antimissile system as a first step to an intercontinental defense network. Joint Chiefs favor starting small with a 3 to 5 billion dollar version, challenging McNamara’s preference for offensive buildup and arguing no counterforce can fully stop a major attack.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Johnson
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Youths Convicted in Beating and Rape Case
In Fairfat County two McLean youths were convicted without a jury after a bench trial. They faced allegations of beating and raping a college student who wandered from an outdoor party on June 26, 1966. Judge Barnard F. Jennings ruled on and disposed of defense objections.
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Mitton
Wallace
McLean
Barner
Barnard F. Jennings
UN Showdown Near on Mideast Resolutions
The United Nations faces a rift over Mideast peace as rival resolutions circulate. One calls for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Egypt Jordan and Syria and urges Security Council focus only after withdrawal.
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Siberia spans time zones and population contrast
National Geographic notes Siberia covers multiple time zones and is larger than the contiguous United States while housing fewer people than New York and New England combined.
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Sibéria
Uni
New York
New England
National Geographic
Longwood President Placed on Unrequested Leave at Longwood College
Longwood College in Farmville announces president Dr. James H. Newman 59 has been placed on an unrequested leave of absence and duties reassigned to Dean Richard B. Brooks effective Thursday. The action follows campus tensions over expansion plans and local controversies. Newman, president since 1965, received a letter dated June 26 requesting a stated reason. he seeks a formal explanation.
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Farmville
Longwood College
James H. Newman
Richard B. Brooks
Godwin
Newman
Prince Edward County
Longwood
John L.whitehead
Radford
Whitehead
University of Alabama
University of Virginia
Garbled phrase traces origin of garbler term in London law
Fragmentary item notes an origin story from London naming pectors called garblers and links to concerns about mixing spices and drugs in stores. The readable text hints at legal language about garbling and designation of mixed goods in stores.
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Lawrence
Weather Today in Virginia Forecast Update
Fair tonight with low near 60. Mostly sunny Saturday with high 85 to 90. Sunday partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Winds southwest 10 to 15 mph. Five day outlook: highs 85, lows 55 to 65. Weekend showers total 0.5 to 0.75 inch. Friday details: sunset 8:44 p.m. moon phase new July 7.
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Wincter Skies
Rainfall Totals From January To June 1967
Rainfall in the last 24 hours is 0.908 inches with today’s rain at 0.39 inches. June rainfall to date is 3.76 inches. Monthly figures show January 2.44, February 2.10, March 3.07, April 3.16, May 3.64, June 3.76, July 13.78, August 3.72, September 2.80. Five year annual totals: 1962 39.73, 1963 33.46, 1964 31.63, 1965 26.85, 1966 33.32.
Second trumpeter swan hatched at Musker Zoo
Evansville on Thursday the Musker Zoo hatched a second trumpeter swan this week. Director Frank Thompson paid for the rare bird, with another chick born Monday after its parents abandoned a marshy area. A third baby swan arrived, marking continued captive breeding of trumpeters.
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Ind
Musker Zoo
Frank Thompson
Direc ‘Tor
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