Growers Assess Damage After Double Freezes
Growers report damage from two consecutive frosts with apple losses estimated from 25 to 75 percent. Charles Toan of the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association says it is early to judge the extent but serious, as peaches also suffer. The Mercury dropped to 21 degrees with other readings in the 20s, and damage appears uneven as blossoms were frozen but some trees remain viable.
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Charles Toan
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Winchester
Real Models Halt Traffic in Carnaby Street
In London Henry Moss replaced wax models with two scantily clad women in his shop window on Carnaby Street causing traffic jams. Diane James and Gina Baker aged 18 and 19 appeared in panties and bras prompting cheers then boos as they repeated dressing and undressing. Police intervened to restore flow. Moss paid them 5 pounds a day plus brandy.
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London
Henry Moss
Carnaby Street
Diane James
Gina Baker
Mags
Navy to Reassign Twice Wounded Sailors From Viet Nam Zone
An April 25 order provides that Navy personnel who are twice wounded in action in Viet Nam or surrounding waters and require over 48 hours hospitalization will be reassigned to duty outside the war zone. Non battle injuries do not qualify. exemption is optional and a twice wounded man may remain in the war zone if he requests in writing.
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Washington
Navy
Viet Nam
Temperature Rise After Frezing Days At Winchester Lab
The Mercury reports warmer temperatures today with a low of 49 and high of 63 at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory. A year ago the temperature reached 78. Showers are forecast tonight with a low in the 50s, and tomorrow's high is expected in the 50s.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
William W Bailey marks 100th birthday with garden work party
William Warren Bailey known as Pop Bailey celebrates his 100th birthday at 311 Millwood Ave with a reception hosted by daughter in law Irene Bailey. A Romney West Virginia registrar and Virginia voter he recalls flying saucers as swamp gas and says Byrd will be elected.
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Bailey
Millwood Ave
Irene Bailey
William Warren Bailey
Maryland
Romney
W. Va
Virginia
Harry Byrd
Refugee from Cuba Calls Life There Terrible and Starts Anew
Doris Roper Martin, the first Anglo American repatriated, lands with Cuban born family after 17 years in Cuba. She says life there was terrible with limited food and milk, shoes lasting two years, and confiscated belongings. Her husband Dr Andres Martin follows. doctors faced Cuban exile limits.
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Cuba
Miami
Fla
Doris Roper Martin
Garita
Andres
Margarita
Antonio
Martin
United States
Castro
Andres Martin
Large-Scale Battles Reported in Iraq
Beirut reports say northern Iraq sees large battles between government forces and Kurdish rebel tribes with tanks artillery and air attacks. Kurdish sources indicate indirect negotiations may resume after the death of President Abdel Rahman Aref amid suspected government plans to leverage military strength for talks. The Kurdish leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani seeks self rule for about two million Kurds in the north.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iraq
Abdel Rahman Aref
Baghdad
Ruwanduz
Iran
Stoon
Abdel Salam Aref
Mullah Mustafa Barzani
Hallmark and Norcross Cards at Claude's Boutique
Anniversary sale offers 20 percent off Pattons Navy Red Bone footwear. Lovett Shoe Corp at 156 N Loudoun displays new store hours effective May 6 1966 with Friday closure from sundown to 8 am Monday. Grove Furniture Co located at 1258 Loudoun St.
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Hallmark & Norcross
Claude
Lovett Shoe Corp
Loudoun
Wed., & Thurs
Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun St
Auto sales show possible end to month slump
Detroit AP reports Ford Division posted a record volume in the first ten days of the month with 50,434 cars sold May 1 10 and a daily rate of 6 304. Ford's gains factor into industry trends as other manufacturers including General Motors Chrysler and American Motors prepare reports amid a broader auto safety and inflation backdrop.
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Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
Ford
Ford Motor Co
Arjay Miller
New York Stock Exchange
Senate
Donald N. Frey
Frey
Intertype Appeals NLRB Ruling in Court of Appeals
Intertype Co officials announced filing a petition in the United States Court of Appeals in Richmond to set aside a National Labor Relations Board opinion. The case centers on the discharge of two employees after the company moved to a new plant, with the NLRB ordering reinstatement.
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Intertype Co
United States Court of Appeals
Richmond
National Labor Relations Board
MLRB
Comany
Don Neale
Winchester
Intertype
U.S. Reexamines Nike Hercules missile defenses
The Army reviewed Nike Hercules air defenses after Russian SAMs exposed weaknesses in North Vietnam. Conclusions: Nike missiles remain solid with radar superior to Soviet systems. No major changes urged though more mobility and joint service tactics may be explored.
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Washington
North
Viet Nam
U.S
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Marine
U.s.army
U.S. Army Air Defense
United States
Primaries Show No Major Impact Yet Across States
Nine states held primaries with little sign of voter dissatisfaction over the Viet Nam war or the cost of living translating into support for challengers. Incumbents faced limited intra party opposition while strategic implications for fall elections centered on potential House gains and Senate dynamics.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Ins
Congress
House of Representatives
GOP
John M. Bailey
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt enters race for governor of New York
Franklin D Roosevelt son of the 32nd president declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New York governor. He cites love of politics and the state, aiming to succeed Nelson Rockefeller amid other declared candidates and expected entrants.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Eugene H. Nickerson
Nassau County
Howard Samuels
Frank D. O’connor
Second time in war US combat deaths exceed Vietnamese
The report notes 82 American combat deaths last week versus 61 Vietnamese, marking only the second time in five years of U.S. involvement that U.S. deaths surpassed South Vietnamese losses. Totals for the year and ongoing air and ground actions are detailed.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Weather factors give Virginia warm but cloudy spell
A low pressure system southwest of the Great Lakes and an accompanying frontal system drive Virginia's warmer, cloudy conditions as the Weather Bureau reports. The southwesterly flow reinforces the mild weather across the state.
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Richmond
The
Great Lakes
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Lake St Clair area site offered for sale
Next to Lake St. Clair approximate 58 acres with five streams and potential lake site listed for $16 600 contact 662 8532 to inquire. A missing person notice asks anyone knowing Theodore William Baker to have him contact Helen Baker UL 3 1749 Brooklyn New York.
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Lake St. Clair
Theodore William Baker
Helen Baker
Brooklyn
New York
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