Floods From Shenandoah and Potomac Crest Hit Harpers Ferry
Flood waters from the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers rose to near crest levels around Harpers Ferry with 18.5 feet at midmorning and a predicted 20 feet by evening. Front Royal reported 15.12 feet as North and South forks spilled banks while Capon River rose at Yellow Springs and Rio River fell after crest. In Big Stone Gap Virginia flood cleanup began with two feet of water in about 130 homes and widespread mud as crews faced freezing 23 degree temperatures and heat loss.
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Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah River
Front Royal
National Park Service
Potomac
Park Service
Shenandoah
Capon River
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Rio
Virginia
Big Stone Gap
Associated Press
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Edward T. Breathitt
Providence
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Maine
Melvin Roast
Portland
Edward Jordan
Scarborough
Massachusetts
Robert E. Carlsen
Port Authority
Logan
New York
Catskills
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fort Washington
Schuylkill River
East River
West River
Norristown
Weather outlook hints at near spring warmth ahead
The five day forecast suggests temperatures in the high 50s to low 60s with about 0.5 to 1 inch of rain, mainly Sunday or Monday.
Winter floods and record lows grip the Midwest and Northeast
The Associated Press reports brutal cold and heavy moisture across the nation. Flooding worsened in Pennsylvania Ohio and Kentucky while record low temperatures spread from Upper Michigan to Texas with cities like Sault Ste. Marie and Hibbing posting historic readings.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Upper Michigan
Texas
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Treaty Ratification Seen Likely By Next Week
Washington AP Senate debate opened on a 1964 consular treaty with the Soviet Union. Supporters call it mutual accommodation and a bridge to East West reconciliation while opponents warn of expanded espionage leverage. Senator Mundt gathers GOP opposition. Senator Gore predicts fewer than 20 votes against the pact. Senate Republican Leader Dirksen now supports the treaty despite lingering objections.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Massie to Seek Reelection as Commonwealth's Attorney
Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. announced his candidacy for reelection subject to the July 11 Democratic primary. A Winchester attorney since 1946 and UVA Law graduate born August 9, 1917, Massie has served 20 years in office after WWII service as a Naval Aviation lieutenant and instructor.
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Frederick County
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Massie
Winchester
University of Virginia Law School
Ma, Massie
Winchester Savings & Loan Ad Rates 4 1/2 Percent
Savings insured by federal agency. Earn 4 1/2 percent dividends by saving now. Offer valid until the 10th. Location at Corner Boscawen and Washington.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan Corner
Boscawen & Washington
Meredith Nominates as Republican Candidate in Harlem Race
Harlem leaders react coolly to James Meredith bid to unseat Democrat Adam Clayton Powell in the April 11 special election. Powell fights to regain seat amid court action while Meredith, 33, calls himself an independent Democrat and says Powell lost influence.
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New York
Harlem
James H. Meredith
Adam Clayton Powell
Meredith
Powell
House
Republican Executive Committee
Republican County
Bimini
Bahamas
Percy Sutton
Manhattan
Sutton
University of Mississippi
Missisippi
Columbia Law School
Reagan Proposes $946 Million California Tax Increase
Gov. Ronald Reagan proposes a 946 million tax increase to balance a record state budget over 5 billion. He targets personal income sales liquor cigarettes and tobacco products and banks and corporations. He offers 120 million in direct property tax relief and 95 million more for local government indirect relief.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Reagan
California
Opening Special 10 Percent Off on Photo Developing
The Gallery Larry Sullivan offers a 10 percent discount on color and black and white developing. Overnight service available at 9 W Piccadilly St with contact 667 1444.
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Larry Sullivan
Piccadilly St
County First Graders to Register Week of April 3
The Frederick County School Board sets the week of April 3 for first grade registration for September entry. Children must be six on or before Oct 1, 1967. Zone changes affect Robinson, Gore, Round Hill and Kline Elementary attendance.
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Frederick County School Board
Robert E. Ayler
Frederick County
Ayler
Flick Road
Parkins Mill Road
Robinson Elementary
Senseny Road
Senseny
State to raise pay for 9000 department engineers and techs
The governor's office announced pay boosts for about 9,000 Virginia Department of Highways engineers and technicians, costing an additional 3.8 million dollars annually. The memo cites private competition, vacancies, and rising entry salaries, noting that nearly three-quarters of the state's 40,000 employees have had raises in the past year.
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Richmond
Division of Personnel
Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Georgia
Brumback Seeks Re election as Opequon District Chairman
Byron O Brumback of Middle announces he will run again for the Opequon District seat on the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in the Democratic primary on July 11. He is completing his fifth term as supervisor and second as chairman. At 62 he has long served in Middletown state Bank rising from assistant cashier to cashier before a recent merger.
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Byron O. Brumback
Middle
Frederick County
MR. Brumback
Middletown State Bank
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Brumback
Viet Cong Attacks Wound 25 in Mekong Delta Pull
Two Viet Cong mortar and small arms assaults on U S posts in the Mekong Delta killed six Americans and wounded 25 with one missing. A Dong Tam camp base endured an 80 round 15 minute barrage at 2 a.m. injuring 23. A second post at Rach Kien suffered heavy casualties. Naval forces near Vinh bombarded coastal targets, while a U S river patrol boat was struck by a tanker collision. Ground fighting Tuesday reported little significant action.
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U.S
Mekong Delta
Delta
9Th Infantry Division
Dong Tam
9Th Division
Mekong
Rach Kien
U. S
Canberra
Keppler
Ingersoll
Vinh
Hon En Island
North Vietnam
Virginia Sees Sunny Yet Cold Weather Today
A mass of cool dry air moves across Virginia bringing sunny skies and cold temperatures today. The AP reports a brisk weather pattern with lower humidity and chilly winds.
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Richmond
Virginia
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R-S
GOP
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