Skeeter Davis Named Firemen's Parade Marshal
Skeeter Davis the Kentucky born singer and entertainer will marshal the Apple Blossom Festival Firemen's parade in Winchester Virginia on May 2. Davis known for RCA Victor records and appearances on national television will ride at the head of the parade and attend festival events May 1 to 4 with WRFL and WINC assisting.
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Skeeter Davis
Nashville
Marshall
Ongen
Marshall Committee
Grand Ole Opry
Texas
Miss Davis
Carnegie Hall
Hollywood Bowl
Tokyo
RCA Victor
Lawrence Welk
Jimmy Dean
Dean Martin
Brentwood
Tinker
Taffy
Dodie
Sonny and
Cher
Guard
Winchester
George Washington
Recepity
WRFL
WINC
Shenandoah
Man Kills Two Wounds Three in Detroit Bar
In Detroit on a Wednesday night a curly haired gunman armed with a rifle killed two bar patrons and wounded three more including two critically. He threatened the bartender before fleeing with about $125 from a money tray.
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Detroit
William Gamache
Gamache
Weekend Warm Up Brings Mild Temps and Shower Chance
The forecast calls for a high in the 50s tomorrow with continued mild conditions Saturday. A chance of showers is noted by the weather expert.
Republican Dinner and Mass Meeting at Shawnee Fire Hall
A Republican dinner and mass meeting will be held at Shawnee Fire Hall on Saturday. March 30 at 6 30 P M with a price of 5 00 per plate. The event invites attendees to support party activities and hear updates from local leaders.
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Shawnee Fire Hall
Combat Deaths Exceed 20,000 in Vietnam War Update
SAIGON AP reports American combat deaths through seven years of war in Vietnam have passed 20,000. As of last Saturday the toll stood at 19,760 with 509 Americans killed and 2,766 wounded last week. Allies killed 4,335 enemy forces. South Vietnam reports 5,327 killed and 488 captured.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Ambushes Struck Convoys Near Pleiku and Saigon in Vietnam War
U S forces repelled an ambush nine miles north of Pleiku as 48 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were killed. Twelve Americans died with eight wounded and light damage to vehicles. A second ambush near Long Binh left one American and one enemy dead with light truck damage.
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Saigon
Central Highlands
U.S
Pleiku City
3Rd Vietnamese Armored Cavalry
Batle
Pleiku
Kontum
Dak To
Long Binh
Friendship Fire Co Meeting Thursday March 14 7 30 p m
Friendship Fire Company schedules a meeting at the Fire Hall on Thursday March 14 at 7 30 p m. Members urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and operations.
European Gold Rush Unchecked Sparks Monetary Alarm
London AP reports Europe's rapid gold buying driving record sales in London Paris Zurich and Frankfurt. The pound slumped to new lows while banks scramble to meet demand as investors flee paper money for bullion.
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London
Europe
Paris
Zurich
Frankfurt
Bank of France
United States
Washington
Highlights of Virginia General Assembly Session
Report by Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. outlines major accomplishments and key actions from the just completed session. Covers legislative highlights, budget decisions, and notable policy measures across pages 12 and 20.
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Virginia General Assembly
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
RFK Nearing Decision on Candidacy for 1968
Senator Robert F Kennedy weighs a presidential run as New Hampshire results show concern over Johnson policies. McCarthy refuses to quit while Kennedy plans a decision by March 22 and may campaign in primaries if he enters. Nixon looms as likely Republican nominee.
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Sens
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Washington
Kennedy
Johnson
Oregon
McCarthy
Boner Adie
New York
Democratic Party
Sus
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vietnam
New Hampshire
Richard Nixon
FBI cites 23 percent rise in big city crimes aided by riots
The FBI reports a 23 percent increase in crimes in large cities from 1966 to 1967, higher than the national 16 percent rise, with riots this past summer identified as a contributing factor. Violent crimes climbed 15 percent led by a 27 percent jump in robberies and a 12 percent rise in murders.
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Washington
FBI
Hoover
Frederick Music Majors Move to Shenandoah Conservatory
Virtually the entire Frederick College music department in Nansemond County will transfer to Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. Dr Verne E Collins announced the shift after visiting Frederick College and said Wayne Tipps will join Shenandoah as dean of students and assistant dean. Tipps has signed to lead at the Conservatory next year.
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Frederick College
Nansemond County
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Verne E. Collins
Wayne Tipps
Frederick
Shenandoah
Tipps
The
Conservatory
Portsmouth
Collins
Dr. Collins
Wayne Small Car Service Sale and Community Events
Closing March 13 19 Wayne Small Car Service Powhatan Shop Berryville Spring sale Thurs and Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Howard Johnsons Tomorrow Lunc Special Fried Oysters Tartar Sauce 85c Anderson Mobile Station on 8 Brad Will be closed until Saturday due to death in family Regular Meeting Rouss Fire Hall Thurs March 14 7 30 p.m.
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Powhatan Shop
Berryville Spring
Anderson
Brad
Rouss
Richmond and Norfolk Lead Virginia Crime in 1967
FBI report shows Richmond with 43 murders and 433 robberies in 1967, the highest in Virginia among cities over 100,000. Norfolk leads in other violent and property crimes. The statewide table lists 1967 and 1966 figures for nine localities, with Richmond and Norfolk dominating most categories.
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Washington
FBI
Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Alexandria
Arlington
Hampton
Newport News
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Virginia Beach
Supervisors Council to Hold Informal Joint Meeting
The Winchester City Council and Frederick County Board of Supervisors meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m at Wayside Inn Middletown for informal talks on mutual problems and interests. Announcements include annexation regional park authority regional library vocational high school community college public schools health work and dump plans.
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Winchester City Council
Thee
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Wayside Inn
Middletown
Vocational High
Weather brings clear skies and chilly Virginia day
A large high pressure system spans much of the eastern United States resulting in clear skies and cold temperatures across Virginia today.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Clude
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Norfolk Pace
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