Washington Briefs and Congressional Battle Lines
In Washington the diplomat John Hugh Crimmins will serve as charge d affaires in Santo Domingo. House Democrats push back on GOP predictions of November gains. McCormack and Albert dispute claims after meeting with Johnson. Senate moves to April 13 to consider a one man one vote reapportionment amendment. Dirksen sponsors follow up to districting factors. Capital items note meat express bill passage and Syria note response, Cmdr Fulhewski named Navy Nurse Corps director, and a $56 million college aid program announced.
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Santo Domingo
John Hugh Crimmins
White House
Washington
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Albert
Senate
Supreme Court
Jrett Dirksen
Linois
Associated Press
Syria
U.S
Edward J. Levy
Veronica M. Fulshefski
Navy Nurse Corps
Resurrection Flower Name Tied to Holy Family Legend
Question and answer style item notes the Resurrection Flower's name from Christian legend saying it bloomed where the Holy Family rested in Egypt, opened at Easter, and closed at the Crucifixion. It also lists India as the native home of sugar cane and mentions a high peak in feet.
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India
Egypt
Sweet Potato Growers Approve Promotion Tax Referendum
Virginia sweet potato growers vote in a referendum on a penny per bushel tax to fund a new research and education program. Gov Godwin must approve before implementation. More than 100 growers participated with 83 in favor and 17 opposed.
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Richmond
Virginia
Godwin
State Department of Agriculture
Proposals to Liberalize California Abortion Laws Spark Dispute
A panel at the California Medical Association meeting revealed physicians face investigations for abortions they view as necessary. Dr. James McNulty said cases are widespread and discussed proposed changes to broaden legal grounds. The dispute pits physicians against existing law and signals a public debate ahead.
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California
Los Angeles
The
California Medical Association
James McNulty
State Board of Medical Examiners
McNulty
Ann Blythe
Nulty
CMA
House of Dele
Numa
Marin County Medical Society
Russell
State Board of Medical
State Medical Association
Four Positive Tuberculosis Cases Found in Winchester Schools
Four children showed positive reactions to tuberculosis tests in Winchester schools this year. Health officials will perform large X rays to determine if the disease is active. Among 546 eligible students, 93 percent parental consent was obtained and 91 percent were tested.
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Winchester
Suspected arsonist picked up in Big Ugly blaze
Charleston dispatch says a suspected arsonist was captured on charges linked to a fire burning 1 000 acres in the Big Ugly public hunting area near Lee in Lincoln County. The Natural Resources Department reported over 130 fires statewide in the last three days, with the southwest hardest hit. officials blame carelessness for most incidents.
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Charleston
W.va
Lee
Lincoln County
Natural Resources Department
Art Theater Manager Arrested in Richmond Raid
Lunsford Lancelot Duke and Arthur Hitchings Ratcliffe, managers of the Lee Art Theater in Richmond, were arrested on two counts of possessing and exhibiting lewd films after a vice squad raid. They posted $1,000 bonds and were released. Eight films were seized, including The Erotic Touch of Hot Skin.
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Richmond
Lee Art Theater
Lunsford Lancelot Duke
Arthur Hitchings Ratcliffe
Vice Squad
County Schools Receive 12883 for Libraries
Frederick County Schools have received 12 283 71 dollars in appropriations from Public School Law 89 10 Title II to acquire library resources and other printed materials for eligible schools. Funds require no local matching. Virginia expects 2 095 000 dollars for the year ending June 30 1966 to aid library expansion and enhance standard school libraries statewide.
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Frederick County
Sacred Heart Academy
Librar
Virginia
First Vessel Through Panama Canal Alex La Valley
The SS Alex La Valley became the first ship to complete a passage through the Panama Canal on January 7, 1914, marking a historic milestone in maritime navigation. The event underscored the canal’s opening era and showcased early engineering prowess in global trade routes.
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Panama Canal
Alex la Valley
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Oldsmobile
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New York
Methodist Board of Missions
Ciider & Shockey
Frederick County Home Improvement Council
Winchester Armory
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General Electric
Clearbrook Woolen
Commercial & Savings Bank
Custom Audio
Elwood McIntire Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Green Chemical Co
Gregory’s, Inc
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Steve Miller & Anderson Northern
Virginia Petroleum Assoc
Old Dominion Brick Co
Perry Engineering Co
Potomac Edison of
Shenandoah Gas Company
Southern States Winchester Co-operative Swimley Furniture Store
Winchester Building Supply
Winchester Equipment Co
Winchester TV
Winchester-Frederick County
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