U S Leaders Split Over North Vietnam War Power
Washington reports divergent views among U S military leaders on Hanoi’s ability to wage a three front war in South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. Some say North Vietnam is strained yet could sustain attacks with solid support from Soviet and Chinese aid while others doubt rapid expansion and fear losses in Cambodian bases will curb its effort.
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Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
China
Indochina
Cambodia
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Phnom Penh
D'Une
Gulf
Sihanoukville
United States
Haiphong
Moscow
Russia
SCC Resumes Hearings On Vepco Rate Increase
The State Corporation Commission reopened hearings on Virginia Electric and Power Co. rate hike requests. Dr. Charles F. Phillips Jr. urged a return between 8.32 and 8.66 percent, while Vepco seeks 10 percent, raising return to 7.91 percent from 6.85. Attorney General Miller pressed winter rate cuts to spur electric heat use. SCC staff advised shaving at least 5.8 million of the proposed 13.6 million after taxes.
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D MO
State Offeration Commission
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Electric’ and Power Co
Charles F. Phillips Jr
Vepco
SCC
Phillips
Virginia
Andrew P. Miller
General Assembly
Commission
Miller
Vvepco
Civitan International marks 50th anniversary
New York AP reports Civitan International reaches its 50th year, tracing origins to Birmingham Alabama. The organization promotes good citizenship and ongoing patriotism and community cooperation, counting notable members such as Lovell Skelton Black Edison Burbank Pershing Coolidge Truman Roosevelt Kennedy among its ranks.
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New York
Jim Lovell
Red Skelton
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Thomas A. Edison
Luther Burbank
John J.pershing
Calvin Coolidge
Harry S. Truman
Franklin
Delano Roosevel
John F. Kennedy
Civitan International
Birmingham
Ala
Virginia Leads U.S. in Cucumber Acreage Share
Virginia accounts for about 30 percent of the nation’s total cucumber acreage, highlighting the state’s prominence in cucumber production and farming.
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Virginia
U.S
DuVal Raises Deep Concerns Over Use of Troops in Cambodia
Democratic Senate candidate Clive L. DuVal II voiced alarm over U S troop deployment in Cambodia. He warned ongoing action could widen the conflict and derail Paris peace talks, urging Nixon to appoint an ambassador to restore high level negotiations and seek an immediate lasting settlement.
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Richmond
Clive L. DuVal II
U.S. Senate
U.S
Cambodia
Dome Marvels Crowning State Capitol and St Peter's
The Providence Rhode Island state capitol features the world’s second largest marble dome, while the largest marble dome sits atop St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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State Capitol
Providence
R.I
St. Peter’s
Rome
Unanimous Prospects Elate Blackmun Nomination Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved toward approval with unanimous prospects for Judge Harry A. Blackmun of Rochester Minnesota. The draft report states he had no impropriety from stock interests in four cases and notes limited financial ties to Ford Motor Co AT&T and 3 M.
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Washington
Harry A. Blackmun
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Rochester
Minn
U.S. Court
Blackmun
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Byrd
Nixon
Abe Fortas
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Greenville
S.C
G. Harrold Carswell
Tallahassee
Fla
Haynsworth
Carswell
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Ford Motor Co
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Ford
At&t
VPI Board Increases Tuition For Incoming Students
The Virginia Tech board votes to raise tuition next year by 60 dollars for in state students and 150 dollars for out of state students. The board also approves creation of a Center for Environmental Studies at Virginia Tech.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Board of Visitors
The
Virgina Tech
Dental Adhesive Paste for Secure Dentures
Advertisement promotes FASTEETH powder as a denture adhesive to keep false teeth firmer and steadier. It claims easier eating, no gummy taste, and a comfortable feel with regular dentist use, urging purchase at counters.
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Charlottesville
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Holiday Inn East 1-81
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IBM Selectric
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IBM Electric Standard
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Audiotone
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