Johnson halts North Vietnam bombing amid peace talks push
President Johnson ordered an end to all attacks on North Vietnam signaling a new phase in Paris peace talks. He cited military and diplomatic backing and North Vietnam's confirmation of understandings as factors. The halt affects air, naval, and artillery actions beginning Friday morning.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Johnson
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
U.S
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
George C. Wallace
Humphrey
Paris
National Liberation Front of
Eugene J. McCarthy
House
Senate
J. W. Fulbright
D. Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Newark
N.J
New York
Wallace
Charles de Gaulle
Vietnam
Bombing Halt Seen Lifting Humphrey Bid in Tight Race
Democratic and Republican strategists say President Johnsons bombing pause may aid Hubert H Humphrey by reducing antiwar voter resistance. Nixon and Wallace react with cautious or indifferent stances as the war issue shifts in the final phase of the campaign.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Town Crier Dog Licenses On Sale In 1969
1969 dog licenses go on sale in city and county treasurers offices for dogs six months and older. Winchester fees differ by category with 3 dollars for unsexed females and males 1 dollar. Frederick County licenses are 3 dollars.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Ho Chi Minh Trail Aerial Campaign Not Terminated
AP reports bombing and shelling against North Vietnam continues on the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos. U S raids target trucks and troops despite claims of limited reconnaissance. Weather and monsoon season influence timing, with a halt seen during winter.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
South
North
South Vietnam
Laos
Air Force
Mu Gia Pass
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Johnson
Liu Expelled by Chinese Communists
The Chinese Communist Central Committee removed President Liu Shao-Chi from all posts after finding him guilty of crimes. The Xinhua News Agency said Liu's fall followed months of criticism, voted by the 11th enlarged plenary session held in Peking October 13 31. Mao renewed support and pledged to continue to settle accounts with Liu and accomplices.
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Tokyo
Chinese Communist Central Committee
Liu Shao-Chi
Hsinhua
New China
Liu
Peking
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Halloween Night Passes Quietly in Three Counties
Police in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties report few incidents on Halloween with minimal vandalism. Four Clarke youths were taken in for paint bucket incidents while Frederick County noted a few minor disturbances. Fire departments and the rescue squad logged a quiet night with limited calls.
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Winchester
Frederick & Clarke Counties
Wallace Ed Burch
Charles Allen
Treas
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Clarke County
Frederick County
Italian Villa Lasagna Special Pub Offer
Tonight at The Italian Villa Lasagna patrons can enjoy a lasagna meal with salad and drink for a dollar twenty five.
Wright Installed VEA Head in Richmond Convention
Dr. Melton F. Wright, Frederick County schools superintendent, was installed as president of the Virginia Education Association during the long Richmond convention. He received the gavel from outgoing president Charles W. Perdue for a one year term as about 12,000 teachers gathered at the John Marshall Hotel for department meetings. Over 75 area teachers attended today’s meetings with more than 25 at Wednesday and yesterday’s Delegate Assembly.
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Melton F. Wright
Frederick County
Virginia Education Assn
Richmond
Wright
Charles W. Perdue
VEA
John Marshall Hotel
Leaders Calm Over Vietnam Bombing Halt Amid Global Reactions
South Vietnam’s Thieu signaled reconciliation with the U.S. halt to bombing while questioning its unilateral nature. Hanoi radio pledged continued fight though Paris peace talks viewed the move as easing obstacles toward negotiated peace. De Gaulle praised the order as paving substantive talks in Paris and the UN’s Thant welcomed the move pending further study.
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Associated Press
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Hanoi
Washington
Johnson
Saligon
Thieu
Saigon
Vietnam
America
France
de Gaulle
Paris
U.N
U Thant
Thant
Quiet Norfolk area weighs liquor by the drink measure
Winchester and Frederick County voters face a yes or no ballot on allowing mixed alcoholic beverages to be sold by restaurants under Virginia law. The statewide vote covers 42 localities, with support from restaurant owners and tourism interests and opposition from churches. May marks the end of 52 years without mixed drink sales.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
Silver Diner Presents Royal Tones and Velvet Tones Nights
The Silver Diner features The Royal Tones and Velvet Tones performing Thursday Friday and Sunday. The sequence promises live music across three evenings with different acts and a shared stage vibe. Local patrons can enjoy dinner and tunes in a laid back setting.
Winchester Savings & Loan Insured Savings Offer
Earn 5 1/4 percent on insured savings at Winchester Savings & Loan serving Boscawen and Washington. High yield accounts insured and available to eligible savers. Limited terms apply per local offering. Contact Winchester Savings & Loan for details and qualification.
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Winchester Savings & Loan
Boscawen
Washington
Bombing Halts In North Vietnam As Johnson Orders Cease
U S forces stop bombing North Vietnam at 9 p.m. Saigon time as President Johnson orders a halt. The Viet Cong see no de escalation in the South with continued raids on Saigon and Hue. Casualties include 33 Vietnamese civilians killed in Saigon and Hue and 16 Americans plus a South Vietnamese sailor killed by a mine.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
South Vietnam
South
Hue
Panhandle
Demilitarized Zone
Adm
John S. McCain Jr
Pacific
Honolulu
Pacific Command
Vietnam
Explosions strike LST Westchester County near Saigon
Four hours before a presidential broadcast, explosions damaged the 384-foot LST Westchester County while at anchor on the My Tho River. Seventeen dead, 22 wounded, seven missing, and one Vietnamese interpreter missing were reported, with a Navy captain citing an underwater device. A separate blast hit a Saigon church, killing 20 and wounding 64 as Mass concluded.
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Westchester County
My Tho
Saigon
Robert S. Salter
Falls Church
Navy
LST
Johnson
Richmond Clear Cool Weather Moves Over Virginia
A high pressure area advances southeast over the Atlantic keeping Virginia under clear skies and cool conditions today.
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Richmond
Atlantic Ocean
Virginia
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