Trap Tightens on Viet Cong in Central Vietnam Fight
Fierce fighting raged as U S air cavalry closed on a trapped Communist battalion in central Vietnam. U S reports 141 Viet Cong killed in 24 hours with 30 captured and 307 suspects rounded up. Operations and air attacks continued near Bong Son and Hanoi approaches with multiple air sorties and heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
U.S
Gon
U. S
Bong Son
Auto Workers Face Furloughs as GM Cuts Production
Detroit AP reports several hundred auto production workers laid off and hundreds more facing furloughs as General Motors Corp trims output for the first time in five years. GM, the world’s largest automaker, said the cuts are to adjust production levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors Corp
Ford
Chrysler
American Motors
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Senate
U.S
Picket Line Resolved At Hemingway Terminals
Pickets were removed at Hemingway Transport terminals after drivers refused to cross lines set Tuesday amid a dispute with the Roanoke operation. About 135 workers at the Roanoke site led a shutdown affecting five Virginia cities plus Baltimore and Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemingway Transport
Roanoke
Termine A
Associated Press
Virginia
Maryland
G. C. Ferneyhough
Richmond
Hemeingway Transport Inc
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Richard Newland
Teamsters Local 171
New Bedeford
Mass
Noel M. Allison
Hemingway
Teamsters
National Labor Board
Allison
Newland
Winchester frost doubt delays fruit damage report
The Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory said no frost damage reports were received despite yesterday's scattered frost. Temperatures rose toward 80 degrees and five day forecast shows near normal to seven degrees below average with rain likely starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fruit Reesearch Laboratory
Justice Dept Challenges Alabama Sheriff Primary Result
The Justice Department accuses Dallas County voters of improper ballot handling, disqualifying about 1,700 Negro voters to aid Sheriff James G. Clark. The suit seeks Baker's victory and an injunction to protect ballots, potentially avoiding a May 31 runoff if Baker wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Justice Department
James G. Clark
Dallas County
U.S. District Court
Mobile
Clark
Wilson Baker
Baker
Democratic Election Committee
Ny County
Htcan
Dt Ganene
Dallas
Amusements and Rides At Ward Plaza Matinee
Children’s matinee at Ward Plaza VFW Amusements and Rides continues Saturday until 5 PM with family friendly attractions and rides for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Plaza
V.F.W. Amusements and Rides
First Baptist Church in Winchester Honors Dr. Clark
The church marks Dr Edward T Clark 46th anniversary with a 6 p m dinner at Holiday Inn East. Rev N H Habel to be speaker and Mrs Barbara Dawson to perform. Sunday service features Rev Morris Cather and Miss Carolyn Barber solo. reception 2 4 pm at Baptist Youth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Edward T. Clark
Holiday Inn East
Allen T. Hawthorne
N. H. Habel
First Baptist
Barbara Dawson
New York City
Morris Cather
Carolyn Barber
Jesus
Dawson
Solon B. Gousins
Baptist Youth Cente
Clark
DR. Clark
Buckingham County
U. S. Navy
University of Richmond
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Winchester
Little Baptist Church
Cork St
Stonewall Ruritan Auction Placed Back to May 14
The Stonewall Ruritan auction, originally planned earlier, has been postponed to Saturday May 14 at Stonewall School. Proceeds support local projects and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Ruritan
Stonewall School
Budget Won't Be Presented Tuesday Night
The 1966 67 Winchester budget will not be presented at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Officials say it is not ready and a special meeting likely in mid May will handle the budget. Focus centers on a one percent retail sales tax proposed earlier to yield about 302 652 for nine months starting Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fulbright Controversy Over Saigon Remarks Sparks Debate
Senator Fulbright calls Saigon an American brothel in Johns Hopkins remarks criticizing the impact of American money and power on South Vietnam. He says reports of bar girls and mistresses reflect arrogance and expansionism, drawing criticism from Dewey who says he harmed the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
Saigon
Arkansas
South
Viet Nam
Fulbright
Johns Hopkins University
School of Advanced International Studies
Red Cross Says Little It Can Do For U S Prisoners In Vietnam
In Geneva the International Red Cross told the United States there is little it can do to protect American prisoners in North Vietnam. Harriman cited 227 missing or detained U S personnel, with 33 confirmed prisoners, as the Viet Cong refuse to recognize the Geneva Conventions and North Vietnam won t accept responsibility for captives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Red Cross Committee
United States
Harriman
North Viet Nam
Red Cross
Amer
Bloody conflict claims draw uncertain details from sources
Informed sources report fragments about Gonard and the ongoing bloodshed, but precise locations and outcomes remain unclear as conflicting accounts emerge from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonard
Fulbright says Vietnam policy harms middle class Vietnamese
Senator Fulbright criticizes U.S. Vietnam policy during a Saigon lecture. He argues Americans cause higher rents and evictions for middle class Vietnamese, claiming Saigon has become an American brothel both literally and figuratively. Goldwater denounces Fulbright for “carping criticism” that aids enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Fulbright
Johnson
Goldwater
Viet Nam
Foreign Relations Committee
Ameri
Open Discussion On City Tax Urged by Chamber
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce urged last night free disclosure and discussion of the proposed one per cent retail city sales tax. The chamber offered its good offices to groups concerned about the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester - Frederick County
Viet Elections Seen Not Representative By Dai Viet Leader
Ha Thuc Ky, secretary general of a Dai Viet faction, says South Viet Nam elections will be meaningful only if two thirds can vote freely, estimating only about one fifth currently can. He warns the planned elections would be a show for foreigners and predicts Buddhist influence in a fall National Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Ha Thuc Ky
Dai Viet Party
Nguyen Cao Ky
Ngo Dinh Diem
Opening Friday and Saturday Carl Frye's Used Furniture Outlet
Carl Frye opens a used furniture outlet on Route 14 South with weekend sales event following the closure of Ray's Auction. 브랜드
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frye
Ray’s Auction
McNamara orders reduction in continuous B52 airborne alert
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara tells the House Appropriations Committee that the long standing B52 airborne alert is being reduced as radar warning systems now allow intercept prior to enemy missiles. He cautions the Chiefs of Staff opposed total elimination and notes some airborne alert will continue within training budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert S. McNamara
House Appropriations Committee
U.S
McNamara
Defense Secretary
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Stock Prices Still Falling In Heavy Trading
New York stock prices extended declines in a quiet early trading session with some speculative issues dropping several dollars per share. General Motors fell to a 1966 low of 87 dollars as the Dow Jones industrial average slipped to 895.93, while traders weighed potential tax changes amid Fed officials debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Weather and sale notices in Richmond area
AP weather notes Virginia temperatures rise 10 to 15 degrees from Thursday. Retail ads promote sale on Beauty Mist Hose at Huntsberry, regular 1.00 now 0.79. Rhodes Drug Co lists new hours 9 to 9 Friday. 9 to 6 other days. Local shops Margaret L Hod and Spring Hat whites advertise dress items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Huntsberry
Rhodes Drug CO
Boscawen and Braddock Sts
Also Mentioned on This Page
1St Air Cavalry
China Sea
U.S. Command
Gulf of Tonkin
Hanoi
Air Force
Navy
Dien Bien Phu
Dong Hoi
Strategic Air Command
Guam
U. S. 1St Infantry Division
Sai
Chevrolet
Ypsilanti
Mich
van Nuys
Calif
Atlanta
South Gate
Tona
Wanda
N.Y
Corvair
Lockport
Buffalo
Delco Products
Rochester
Verveee
Alabama Election Action Challenged
George Washington Beauty Shop
E, T, Clark
The
Lions Club
Tuberculosis Society
Cripple Children’s Society
Northwestern Mental Health Association
Winchester Ministerial Association
Theormer
Mary Kathryn Manel
the Church
Katharine Fahr Essex
Edward Thomas Clark, Jr
Webster College
St. Louis
James Essex Clark
Woodson High School
Fairfax
Katharine Leigh Clark
Luther W. Kersey
Court Street Baptist Church
Portsmouth
Defense
Dewey
GOP
Chamber
Poera
Margaret L. Hod
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!