Rhodesia delays independence call amid mediation push
Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith said after a cabinet meeting there is no final decision on a unilateral declaration of independence. He warned of more discussions and signaled openness to mediation, inviting Australia’s Sir Robert Menzies but saying other Commonwealth leaders would be reconsidered.
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Britain
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Draft Quota Probed at 45 224 for December from DoD
The Defense Department requests a December draft quota of 45 224 the largest since the Korean War with 40 200 from the Army share and 5 024 from the Marine Corps while the Navy and Air Force do not induct. The total draftees since September 1950 reach 3 243 324.
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Defense Department
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Navy
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Nuclear Subs In Collision Off Oahu
HONOLULU AP The U S Navy says nuclear submarines Sargo and Barb collided during submerged training 15 miles west of Barber s Point Oahu Island. Both returned to port under their own power with no injuries reported.
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Archery Season Opens Statewide for Deer Bear and Squirrels
The statewide archery season for deer bear and squirrels starts tomorrow with the same limits as the gun season and runs to November 15. Bows must cast arrows 125 yards for deer and bear and arrows require a seven eighths inch broad head. The squirrel gun season ends today.
Morrissey Committee OK On Federal Judge Nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee approved Francis X. Morrissey 6-3 for U.S. District Court in Massachusetts after extended questioning. Key votes against blocked by absent members. final action pending Senate consideration next week amid mixed bar associations positions and strong backing from Kennedy and McCormack.
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Labor Dept Approves 75 More Apple Harvest Workers
Secretary Wirtz authorized 75 more foreign workers for the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association to aid the Virginia apple harvest. With 760 total Jamaicans and Bahamians allowed, 1600 to 1700 workers are used, including 900 to 1000 domestic labor. Harvest should take about three more weeks. growers aim to share workers as needed.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Charles Toan
Virginia
Virginia State Employment Service
Godwin Campaign Events Set in Winchester Today
About 400 people are expected at a public reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel for Lt. Gov Mills E Godwin Democratic candidate for governor. He will address a 6:30 p.m. JCC dinner at Lee Jackson Restaurant with guests including Speaker E Blackburn Moore and Winchester Mayor William M Battaile.
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House of Delegates
E. Blackburn Moore
William M. Battaile
GOP
Linewood Holton
Citizens For Godwin
Weather Outlook for Virginia Clears Today
A small high pressure system off the Maryland coast should bring fair weather to Virginia today. Light winds and dry conditions are expected with sunny skies across the state. Temperature ranges will be mild and comfortable for seasonal norms.
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Virginia
President Johnson More Tired Than Expected
President Johnson endured a restless night and appeared more fatigued than anticipated while recovering from gall bladder surgery. Press secretary Bill Moyers said the pace of his 20 months in office has caused accumulated weariness though doctors described recovery as moving along at a normal pace. Johnson remained in good spirits, walked the corridors, dictated a birthday telegram to Dwight D. Eisenhower, and had a subdued day with no visitors scheduled.
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Shareholders Approve 100 Percent Dividend at F and M Bank
W. M. Feltner announced the Farmers and Merchants National Bank shareholders approved a 100 percent stock dividend at a special meeting. The dividend, payable Nov. 16 to record holders Oct. 12, accompanied by sale of 19,250 additional shares, boosts total capital beyond 2.895 million dollars. The bank aims to support community growth.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
F & M Bank
Feltner
Weather Halts Cuban Refugee Exodus Off Key West
Squally seas stalled the Casamaroca exodus as Cuba and the United States negotiated refugee movement terms. Ten boats waited in Camarioca Harbor while weather kept relief boats docked. officials debated freeing political prisoners and prioritizing relatives of refugees already in the United States.
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Washington
Havana
29th Guard Division Keeps Three Brigades In Line
Staunton reports the 29th Virginia Maryland Army National Guard Division will maintain its three infantry brigades. One Maryland brigade becomes a select force at 100 percent strength with accelerated training while the other two brigades from Virginia and Maryland stay at 50 percent. Only if the high priority 28th Pennsylvania Division is activated would changes occur.
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Virginia-Maryland Army National Guard
Archibald A. Sproul
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Virginia
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Defense
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Defense Department
Rose Colored Billboards Face New Highway Beautification Rules
New York based outdoor ad industry eyes future after Senate passes highway beautification bill. Industry leaders expect voluntary compliance, higher revenues, and rate increases as the measure limits rural boards but allows urban and industrial placements with compensation, few boards affected, and a 1965-66 bookings rise.
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New York
Senate
Johnson
Heavy fighting in Mekong delta leaves light U.S. casualties
U S and Vietnamese forces conducted large sweeps north of Saigon and in the central highlands with light American losses. The 44th Vietnamese ranger battalion faced stiff Viet Cong resistance near Can Tho where Associated Press photographer Huynh Thanh My was killed. Intelligence and field reports described substantial Viet Cong activity and ongoing pacification efforts in the Suai Ca Valley and Iron Triangle areas.
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