Byrd Jr. declares July 12 primary bid for Senate
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. formally announced his candidacy to succeed himself in the July 12 senatorial primary. The Virginia incumbent faces opposition from former state senator Armistead Boothe and Rep. Pat Jennings, with Byrd's continued term to fill the late Sen. Byrd Sr.’s unexpired seat.
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Pat Jennings
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Virginia State Senate
Millis E. Godwin
Paratrooper Lands Safely After Free Fall Behind Plane
Pfc. Michael A. McDonald 17 of Missoula Montana, with the 101st Airborne Division, flew behind an airplane at 135 mph during a North Carolina practice assault. The static line failed to disconnect, keeping him tethered for nearly seven minutes before his reserve opened at 300 feet.
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Monty McDonald
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North Carolina
Army
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Ft. Campbell
Planes Destroy 150 Communist Buildings in Viet Nam
U S planes destroyed at least 150 Communist buildings and staged 14 large explosions in 24 hours of intensive bombing in South Viet Nam, with four planes lost to enemy fire. Navy carrier planes claimed several junks and sampans sunk, and a C130 dropped two propaganda leaflets across the 17th Parallel warning North Vietnamese troops. A bombing at a U S billet in Saigon caused minor injuries, timed with the Embassy bombing anniversary. In Da Nang, anti Amer ican protests erupted after a Marine commander was dismissed, with locals clashing with Marines and demanding an apology from President Johnson.
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Mayor Battaire Jokes About 39 Birthday Cake at Rally Day
Mayor William M. Bataille laughed that the festival cake’s number 39 matched his age, likening himself to Jack Benny. The remark drew a chuckle from the crowd during last night’s Rally Day program.
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Reward drive started for teen Daniel Goldman return
Friends in Surfside Miami Beach launched a $50 000 reward to aid police in locating 18 year old Daniel Goldman who was abducted at gunpoint while leaving his home. Police noted the kidnapper remains silent and possible motive linked to business dealings as officers studied banking and corporate records. A prayer service was scheduled at Temple Ra Phael.
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40 Arrested In Scheme to Dodge Draft
FBI agents arrested nearly 40 men in dawn raids in the New York metropolitan area and Cleveland on charges of participating in draft dodging schemes. By midmorning 33 were held in New York and 5 in Cleveland. some paid up to 5000 for false statements of military status. The scheme netted about 80000 since 1963. In Cleveland one man, a National Guard member, handled paperwork for phony enlistments in the 112th Engineers Battalion. Two principals, Paul G. Miller and Solomon Gotely, were charged after allegedly selling forms to defer inductees by claiming Air Force Reserve status.
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House Votes On Time Bill
The House votes on a daylight saving time bill expected to apply DST for six months yearly starting 1967. The measure, already passed by the Senate, would require areas opting for DST to run from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October and could keep states on standard time if their legislatures choose.
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Valley Festival Rally Day Sees Big Turnout and Planned Parade
Reports from Rally Day at the George Washington Hotel show strong interest in the Valley Festival with 109 marching units and 50 to 55 floats signed for the Grand Feature Parade. Firemen’s Parade director notes 90 units, including 42 bands and 35 fire companies from three states.
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Robert N. Taylor
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Firecrackers Injure Handley High Band Members
Two or three Handley High School band members were slightly hurt by exploding fire crackers during the Rally Day Parade preparations on N. Loudoun Street. The injuries included cuts and burns as police investigated with officers Alexander, Johnson, and Captain Rudolph.
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William Alexander
Alvin Johnson
Warren Rudolph
Rent Subsidy and Teacher Corps Funds Approved by House
The House voted 269 122 to pass a 2.56 billion appropriation bill supporting start up funds for the rent subsidy program and the Teachers Corps. Republicans urged restraint arguing funds should not go to new domestic programs amid Viet Nam concerns. The measure authorizes 12 million for rent subsidies and 18 million for Teacher Corps as part of the fiscal year ending June 30.
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Viet _Nam
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Appropriations Committee
New Guidelines Soon For Developers On Water Issues
Editor notes regional water and sewer challenges in Virginia's Limestone area as growth pressures rise. The piece outlines a shift in subdivision approvals, requiring developers to first contact the County Administrator to coordinate plat reviews with highway and health departments before official action.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
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Johnson hints at tax rise to curb inflation and cut spending
President Johnson signals possible $5 to $10 billion federal spending cut or a roughly $5 billion tax increase if prices keep rising. Republicans pledge to fight spending cuts and tax hikes, while Democrats express cautious support for considering taxes if inflation persists.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Weather Cloudiness And Showers Across Virginia
Cloudiness ahead of a cold front yields overcast skies across Virginia with scattered showers in several areas. Impacts include light rain and cooler temperatures moving through the region today.
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