UVa ROTC Welcomes First Female Cadet Mary Edwards
University of Virginia Air Force ROTC announces Mary Edwards from Berwyn Pennsylvania as the program’s first female cadet. She joins training with men, pursuing air science, drill, and a path to an Air Force career except pilot and navigator roles. The corps reports strong enthusiasm from Col. James P. Robertson and cadets.
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Desegregation Bill Clears House Education Panel
Nixon's 1.5 billion school desegregation bill advances from the Education and Labor Committee with 24 to 3 vote. The panel rejects an antibusing amendment, keeping funds for desegregation, teacher hiring, counseling, and remedial programs while omitting explicit busing expenditures.
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John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
Marvin L. Esch
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Esch
Albert H. Quie
R-Minn
VEC Closed Monday and historic Fredericksburg tavern note
The Virginia Employment Commission office at 22 W. dilly St will be closed on Columbus Day. Fredericksburg’s Rising Sun Tavern, a famous early Virginia site, was built by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington.
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Virginia Employment Commission
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Hints From Heloise Remove Scratches From Wood Walls
Readers submit practical tips from home life and DIY hacks. Heloise shares a pecan meat rubbing method to hide scratches on walnut and oak wood paneling, notes it also works on furniture like maple, and invites further ideas.
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Heloise
Ralph Theese
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