Douglas School conversion eyed to handle sixth and seventh grade surge
The Winchester City School Board considers converting Douglas to serve all seventh graders citywide and sixth graders north of Cork Street, with sixth graders south of Cork Street to Handley High. Refurbishing and a new Smithfield entrance are planned, and the building may be renamed as part of the civil rights era reorganization.
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Weather Turns Colder Next Few Days For Hunters
The weatherman warns hunters to wear warm clothing as wind increases and temperatures drop tomorrow. Thursday will stay cold. Jim Barnett of the Recreation Dept asks former Midget League players to return last year's shirts to the War Memorial Building. The message notes the current league is short of players and that Midget players are ages B- (incomplete).
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Americans Repel New Assaults Near Drang Valley
U S forces of the 1st Air Cavalry Division beat back two fresh North Vietnamese assaults from hillside positions near the Drang Valley. The army reports 869 Communist dead over three days with moderate American losses, as helicopters were shot at and reinforced units moved in.
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Russell backs Haiphong harbor attack by U S forces
Georgia Democrat Russell, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged broad U S military action to knock out Haiphong Harbor in North Vietnam. He supports mining the harbor and air strikes to cut military supply lines while avoiding harm to civilians. He also favors increased bombing of North Vietnamese ground to air missile sites and urged McNamara to authorize such moves.
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State Senate Election Set for December 14
Gov. Harrison announced a special election on December 14 to fill the vacancy in the State Senate caused by U. S. Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. vacating his seat after being named to succeed his father last Friday.
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Rhodesia Faces Loss of Commonwealth Trading Privileges
London AP Harold Wilson to strip Rhodesia of Commonwealth trading privileges as emergency powers take effect. The measure allows UK decrees against Rhodesia’s rebel white minority government led by Ian Smith, with sanctions expected to hit the Rhodesian pound and financial markets.
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U S Hopes to Get Keep Cong on Run
Pentagon official says U S aims to raise combat tempo in Viet Nam so the Viet Cong are on the run and worn out. Lt Gen Spivy notes progress, but says Communists not yet on the run and that U S reinforcements may push strength about 40 000 above present. He cautions no exact timeline.
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Massie Announces He'll Seek State Senate Seat
Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr announces candidacy for the State Senate seat once held by U S Senator Harry Byrd Jr. Massie, 48, is the first definite candidate for the 21st district as Gov Harrison dec 14 fills Byrd vacancy created by his retirement. Born August 9, 1917, Massie is a 1946 graduate of the continued on page 2.
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Opening Day Deer Harvest Tops 365 in Frederick Clarke
On the first day of a two week hunting season, Frederick and Clarke counties reported more than 365 deer killed, a rise from last year’s 300. Early counts showed a sharp drop today with only five kills by mid morning, while several stations logged dozens of deer yesterday and today. Notable hunters included Martha Baylis of Winchester with a deer and a turkey, with forecasts calling for occasional rain tonight followed by clearing and colder weather.
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Clarke Counties
Frederick County
Clarke
Martha Baylis
Winchester
United States Pushes Two-Thirds Rule for Peking at U.N.
At the United Nations, the US and nine allies urged the General Assembly to insist on a two-thirds majority to admit Beijing, recalling the 1961 ruling. The move surprised many diplomats as initial polls suggested Beijing supporters could win with a simple majority.
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China
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Byrd Jr named U S senator elect credentials approved
Sen Harry F Byrd Jr 50 is officially cleared as a United States senator designate after the Senate secretary verified his credentials. He will not take the oath until Jan 10 and expects no immediate legislative push. He plans to stand for election next year and will back a primary to choose his late father’s successor.
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Harry F. Byrd Jr
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Byrd
Senate
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Virginia
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State Democratic Central Committee
First Degree Murder Trial For Luther Durham Jr Begins
After repeated delays and legal maneuvers Luther Durham Jr 23 goes on trial in Frederick County Circuit Court for two brutal murders on February 25 1963 Mrs E M Snow 85 and Mrs Waltrie Naomi Hoover 47 near Stephens City. The prosecution seeks first degree verdict. defense seeks acquittal as jury is sworn and opening statements are heard.
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Frederick County
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King George County
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Denis Hoover
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Stephens City
David G. Simpson
Winchester
Snow
Virginia State Police
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Moscow Peking Dispute Seen Irreconcilable
The Soviet Union said Communist China views the Moscow Peking dispute as irreconcilable. Pravda printed a strong reply amid continued Chinese attacks since Khrushchev's fall. It was unclear if the piece was defensive or a prelude to a broader offensive and possible break with China.
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Nikita Khrushchev
China
Virginia Weather Forecast Preview
Cloudy skies and rising temperatures expected across Virginia as an air mass approaches tomorrow. Mountain areas may see mixed rain sleet or snow changing to snow flurries tomorrow morning.
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Washington Room Dining At George Washington Hotel
The Washington Room offers more gracious dining in the Main Lobby of the George Washington Hotel. Dining runs daily from 6 to 8 PM, except Sundays, providing an evening meal option in a hotel setting.
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