Virginia daylight time bill heats Senate General Laws panel
In Richmond the Senate General Laws Committee heard Del. Tom Frost's daylight savings bill to place most of Virginia on a six month DST period. Frost argues it would end confusion from partial observance and align with northeastern states. House leaders probe revenue needs and tobacco tax restoration.
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Richmond
Senate General Laws Committee
del. Tom Frost
Virginia
Frost
Warrenton
Senate
House
City Treasurer Advises On Auto Tags And Taxes
City Treasurer M D Weaver urged at the council meeting that auto tags go on safe soon and that unpaid personal property taxes must be settled to obtain a license tag. Forecast calls for a warm-up with highs in the 60s tomorrow after a frigid night in the middle 20s tonight.
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M. D. Weaver
France Says NATO Reform is Impossible
Paris reports France declares NATO reform impossible and plans to withdraw, while ready to discuss mutual defense options. Bourges notes unilateral moves target French troops in NATO commands, French officers, and bases on French soil, with letters to allied leaders outlining consequences and possible talks on actions.
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Paris
France
Charles de Gaulle
Bourges
NATO
U.S
Harlan Cleveland
de Gaulle
United States
Munitions Car Blows Up on Siding Near Corning Ark
A munitions packed railroad car exploded on a siding three miles north of Corning Arkansas. Officials fought the blaze for hours while fearing more blasts from munitions and a possible gas leak. One unoccupied house was flattened and several others damaged with one reported injury. cause undetermined. The blast shattered downtown store windows about three miles away.
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Corning
Ark
Arkansas
Sheriff's Office
Byrd Discharged From University Hospital After Knee Injury
Former U S Senator Harry F Byrd Sr leaves University of Virginia Hospital following a complete recovery from knee injury. The Virginia conservative leader retires at Berryville home as colleagues in the Senate honor him with a Finance Committee plaque praising his impartial leadership.
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Charlottesville
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Sr
University of Virginia
Virginia
Ment
Berryville
Winchester
Byrd
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B.long
D - la
LBJ Calls for Redoubled National Crime Effort
President Johnson urged a three stage national strategy to combat crime linking local state and federal efforts. He pressed swift passage of pending bills and a drastic revision of federal criminal laws by 1968 plus more federal funding for police modernization and training. He backed gun control measures and stronger limits on interstate gun sales while stressing immediate action and root cause campaigns.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Lews
Justice Department
Green Beret Advisers and Tribesmen Hold Fortress
U S Special Forces and Montagnard allies repelled a night assault by two Communist companies on the Ashua Valley outpost near the Laotian border. A C 47 was shot down during rescue attempts. four men killed, and heavy fire hindered recovering the dead. Casualties showed Allied deaths down but Communist losses rising in weekly totals.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Ashua
da Nang
U.S
Air Force
College Tax Break Battled in Senate Debate
Washington administrative forces faced a Senate fight over a proposed tax break for parents of college students as Republicans pushed an amendment to grant Social Security benefits to about 1.8 million people over 70. The measure passed 45 to 40 at an estimated $760 million yearly, with final fate pending House Senate conference talks and reassessment of budget timing.
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Washington
Senate
House
Connecticut Democrat
Protests Rage in Jakarta and Across Indonesia
Anti Communist student demonstrations surged in Jakarta and other areas, with over 10 000 students confronting tanks and barricades to seize the Education Ministry Building. A university student was reported shot dead outside the Chinese Communist consulate in Makasar amid protests tied to Sukarno’s ouster of defense minister Nasution.
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Singapore
Jakarta
Indonesia
Education Ministry
Makasar
Celebes
Kami
Sukarno
Abdul Haris Nasution
Winchester names five to city review board
Five Winchester residents were named to the City Council created Board of Architectural Review for three year terms. Members are Mrs. Emily Kuykendall Thomas Scully Robert Kern Charles Kirkland and Councilman Carroll H Henkel.
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Winchester
Board of Architectural Review
City Council
Emily Kuykendall
Thomas Scully
Robert Kern
Charles Kirkland
Carroll H. Henkel
Henkel
City Council Sends Civic Center Site to Planning Commission
The City Council unanimously approved sending a Civic Center site proposal to the Planning Commission for study and recommendations. The suggested location lies 240 southeast of the Armory with parking for 1100 cars planned behind the Civic Center.
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Civic Center
Planning Commission
Armory
Civic Center planned on Shenandoah College diamond site
Wayne Whitham chairs the Public and Local Improvement Committee proposing the Civic Center at third base of Shenandoah College baseball diamond. The plan aims to serve college armory and civic needs with a city parking benefit. Controversy over site delays breaking ground.
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Wayne Whitham
Public and Local Improvement Committee
Civic Center
Shenandoah College
Civic Center Committee
County Board To Study 1967 Budget
Frederick County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to study the 1967 budget. The fiscal year ends June 30 and this kickoff precedes multiple sessions to craft the final appropriation. Chairman B O Brumback cautioned that a record dollar figure is likely as needs rise each year.
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Frederick County Board of ‘Supervisors
B.O. Brumback
Mr. Brumback
Weather trend lifts Richmond temperatures today
The eastward movement of a weather high pressure area from outside the state will bring a gradual rise in Richmond temperatures today. The near term pattern suggests a warmer day ahead with lighter winds and dry conditions in the region.
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Richmond
Denny's Comm Auction Tonight At 7 30
A local sale lists furniture, appliances and tools for auction tonight at 7 30. The event advertises a Denny's community auction location and items available for bidding.
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Denny’s
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