Rights Bill Backers Fight Antiriot Rider
In Washington supporters of a civil rights open housing bill win a cloture vote to end debate on the compromise measure. An antiriot rider to make interstate incitement a federal crime was offered by Sens. Latische and Thurmond and debated as part of the stalled civil rights package.
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Washington (Ap
Dio
Frank J. Latische
Ohio
Strom Thurmond
R-S
Senate
Johnson
Philip A. Hart
Hart
Robert C. Byrd
D.w.va
Byrd
Godwin
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
Martin Luther King
Washington
Pueblo Appeal Weighed In U S North Korea Crisis
Administration officials weigh admission of guilt and a formal apology to North Korea as a path to securing the release of the Pueblo and its 82 crew members held since the incident. North Korea broadcasts a letter signed by all crew members urging repatriation.
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Washington
U.S
North Korea
Johnson
United States
Pyong
Panmunjom
Pound Drops to New Low on Gold Demand in London
The British pound slid to a new low as gold demand stayed strong. At market open it traded around $2.39 and closed near $2.40, with Bank of England intervention lifting the rate briefly. The dollar parity for gold held just under $35.19, as 25-35 tons moved at fixing and total daily volume was seen near 50 tons.
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London
Bank of England
Springlike Warmth Returns as Town Bellows Warmer Day
Town watchdog Alfred Neff reports a groundhog sighting at Shawnee Land a sign of spring. The day marks the warmest since December 22 with temperatures near 62 degrees and reaching 54 at noon. Winchester Schools public registration for 1968 69 first graders is set for Thursday and Friday at John Kerr Quarles and Virginia Avenue Elementary Schools from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 with a parent accompanying each child.
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Alfred Neff
Shawnee Land
Winchester
John Kerr
Quarles
Virginia Avenue
Governor proposes study of election laws and abuses
Gov Mills E Godwin Jr says he will order a study of election laws and irregularities if the General Assembly does not act. He cautions about possible cross border liquor purchases if a sales tax is added and questions a proposed six dollar per gallon liquor tax for resale mixed drinks.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
General Assembly
Godwin
U.s.civil Rights Commission
Commission
Lynchburg
William Dudley
Dudley
Dutley
Robinson Largent to speak at Chamber luncheon
Sen J Kenneth Robinson and Del Jim Largent Jr will attend a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the George Washington Hotel to discuss the current General Assembly session. The event, moderated by Jack Davis, invites questions from members and guests with reservations due by Friday noon.
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J. Kenneth Robinson
del. F
Iy Largent, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
Prre-spectai
Chamber
Legislative Action Committee
B. B. Dutton, Jr
Keneth Robinson
Jim Sargent
George Washington Hotel
Jack Davis
Chameber
Col. C. G. Follansbee
Schewel Furniture Co. Wednesday Store Hours
Schewel Furniture Co. posts Wednesday hours from 8 30 a m to 1 p m for shoppers. The brief notice lists limited daytime hours.
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Schewel Furniture Co
Clarke Budget Requests Total Over 1.2 Million Dollars
Clarke Countybudget requests totaling 1 218 132 were presented to the Board of Supervisors by county departments. The school budget tops 1 073 132 an increase driven by teacher salaries and Cooley Elementary debt service. A special budget study meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon with a public hearing required before final action.
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Berryville
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Welfare Dept
Cooley
Jack Hardesty
Kenneth Gilpin
Commissioner of Revenue
Circuit Court
Richmond
Manuel Sees Early Word on Sewer Project Progress
Middletown Town Council expects definite conclusions on final award of the municipal sewer project contract by the next regular meeting on March 18. Engineers from John McNair and Associates and Farmers Home Administration representatives updated the council on installing the system within the existing budget after a public hearing on a house numbering ordinance. The session also addressed C and P Telephone Co utility tax implications amid annexation.
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Middletown
Archie Manuel
Stephen Carnes
John
G. L. Riggs
C & P Telephone Co
Wallace Visit Triggers Omaha Night of Disorder
An off duty officer fatally shot Howard Stevenson 16 during looting and clashes in Omaha after George Wallace visit. At least a dozen people injured as rioters smashed windows and damaged vehicles on Near North Side, with police firing to quell the disturbance.
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Omaha
Neb
Alabama
George Wallace
Near North Side
Communists shell several provincial capitals and Cam Ranh Bay
Viet Cong forces attacked Can Tho Ca Mau Ca Mau City Ca Nau and other capitals in fierce fighting with government forces. U S military bases including Cam Ranh Bay were shelled but flights continued. Casualties reported on both sides with light government losses and several hundred communists killed over two days.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
South Vietnam
Johnson
Khe Sanh
Can Tho
Delta
Ca Nau
Mekong
Ca Mau
Cam Ran
Richmond Sees Sunny skies and warmer temperatures
A high pressure system brought mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures to Virginia today. A World Book Encyclopedia 1968 edition advertisement lists Howard Johnsons Tomorrow's Luncheon Special Reuben Grill Sandwich at $1.25.
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Richmond
Virginia
Howard Johnson
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