Virginia clergyman asks Johnson for war explanation
At Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg Virginia Reverend Dr Cotesworth Pinckney Lewis challenged President Johnson to publicly explain America’s role in Vietnam during a Sunday service. The request followed a weekend of defense of his Vietnam policies.
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Fortitude Sermon Sparks Vietnam Policy Talk Indoors
In Williamsburg Rev. Cotesworth Pinckney Lewis urged President Johnson to offer a clear explanation of U S policy in Vietnam during a sermon at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. The conservative Southern clergyman noted forethought was needed and said parishioners were surprised by his mid sermon addendum. He declined to predict reactions.
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Lebanese Editors Association
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United States
Snow on Nov 6 1953 set early snowfall record in Winches ter
The Weather Service warns of possible snow late tomorrow though not the earliest. On November 6 1953 514 inches fell marking the heaviest early snow in Winchester area per the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory. President Johnson and family attended services in Williamsburg then Golfed and returned to Washington amid Vietnam policy debates with Sigma Delta Chi criticizing White House information tactics.
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Highlights of James Wood Handley Football Game
James Wood and Handley meet in a high school football clash airing at 8 p.m. on TV Cable Channel 6. The matchup promises local rivalry action and potential playoff implications for both programs.
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Governor Expresses Regret to President Johnson Over Clergy Critique
Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. wrote to President Johnson apologizing for a clergyman's criticism of Vietnam policies during church services in Williamsburg Sunday. He stressed Virginia's hospitality and noted the President is always welcome in the state.
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Cab Certificates Hearing Set For City Council Meeting
A hearing on taxi cab certificates is scheduled for tomorrow night with 43 cabs sought, up from 39 approved this year. The meeting will also consider a third reading to vacate Amherst Street between Indian Alley and Brad dock Street, linked to the Winchester Parking Authority’s plan for a multi level parking structure along Indian Alley in the Amherst parking complex. The regular November session will begin at 7 30 p m.
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Judges Finish Unbeaten in Dream Game at Handley Bowl
Handley Judges celebrate a 14 0 victory sealing an unbeaten season the first since 1948 at Hilltop. Russ Potts reports Handley Bowl scene showed fans chanting and players Jubilant after the final whistle.
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Antipoverty Backers Refuse Compromise In $2.06 Billion Push
Democratic House supporters vow to fight for the full antipoverty program request as Republicans prepare a $660 million cut. President Johnson denounces standpatters in New York, while Senate action and expected midweek votes shape possible compromise totals.
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Howitzers Fired Point-Blank at Charging Reds
Local banks announce Christmas Club payouts to 9 500 area residents with total savings of 1 276 187 70 for 1967. Farmers and Merchants leads with 5 404 clubs and 733 404 20, Shenandoah Valley 1 980 clubs 314 763 75, Commercial and Savings 2 275 clubs 228 019 75. Checks mailed Thursday and tomorrow.
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Freed Prisoners Leave for U.S. From Beirut
Three U S Army sergeants released from captivity in Vietnam flew from Beirut to Washington with stops in Rome Paris and New York. They included James E Jackson Daniel Lee Pitser and Edward R Johnson amid tense scenes and conflicting statements about their experiences and views on the war.
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Warren Voices Protest Over Supreme Court Refusal on NYSE
Chief Justice Earl Warren criticized the court for not examining antitrust questions in a case challenging NYSE brokerage commissions. He urged federal securities law review to protect investors while noting no final view on the suit’s merits. The Chicago ruling held exchange rate rules fall under SEC review.
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Thurgood Marshall
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Westmoreland wings: firm on bombing pause stance
Gen. William C. Westmoreland and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are expected to resist any new proposal for a longer bombing pause in North Vietnam. The issue heads into this week’s high level talks with President Johnson, Bunker, and Defense and State officials as Washington stresses steady progress in Vietnam.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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North Vietnam
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Vietnam
Ellsworth Bunker
South Vietnam
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State Departments
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Saigon
Dak To Held In Bitter Fighting
U S and South Vietnamese forces fought bitterly near Dak To in the central highlands. U S casualties rose to 92 killed and 500 wounded with nine U S soldiers killed and 25 wounded in a separate clash. Communist losses were not immediately known.
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Fauquier Child Shot in Crib
A Fauquier County two year old girl named Bessie was shot through a Turnbull home window while in a crib and died at the county hospital. Sheriff S S Hall Jr said the mother Agnes Settle 21 reported the incident and that no clues have been found.
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Cold Front Brings Unseasonable Virginia Chill
Richmond report notes a cold front crossing Virginia will plunge temperatures to unusually cold levels for several days, with clear skies and brisk winds expected in many areas.
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Mattress Trade Ad From Grove Furniture Co
A local ad offers ten dollars for old mattresses or springs from Grove Furniture Company located at 125 S Loudoun Street.
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