Firing in Suez as Refineries Burn in Israeli-Egypt Clash
United Nations officials report new firing near Suez oil refineries as Egypt and Israel trade blame for a three hour siege. Israeli jets and Egyptian flak exchanged near Port Taufiq and the canal as fires raged at Suez refineries. casualties cited include civilians killed and wounded. The U.N. Security Council met amid calls by Egypt for a condemnation of Israel.
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United Nations
N. Y
Egypt
Suez
Soviet Union
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Suez Canal
Port Taufiq
Great Bitter Lake
Canal
Sinai Desert
Damya
Jordan River
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Council
Hamid Mahmoud
Security Council
Raids Hit Phuc Yen Air Field and Doumer Bridge
U S warplanes attacked North Vietnams Phuc Yen air base for a second day and struck the Doumer Bridge in Hanoi. Air Force Thunderchiefs cratered the Phuc Yen runway and damaged support facilities while a new strike on the 1.7 mile Doumer Bridge aimed to disrupt Hanoi traffic across the Red River.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Doumer
Phuc Yen
Pentagon
Doumer Bridge
Red River
Red China
Thailand
Hanoi
Air Force
U.S. Command
Kien Hoa
Mekong Delta
MIGs Outkill American Jets in Recent Duels
The Pentagon reports North Vietnamese MiGs outkilled U.S. jets six to two in late August to mid-October, reversing a prior U.S. dominance. Officials cite improved training and combat experience among Vietnamese pilots and note increased aggressiveness and use of tactics, including MiG21 speed and missiles, while American losses remained noted.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Phuc Yen
Hanoi
Cave
North Vietnam
Olds
Winchester merchants seek Christmas tree for downtown display
The Winchester Retail Merchants Association asks for a donated Christmas tree to place in the downtown area for the holiday season. Contact Robert Miller, manager of McCrory's, to donate. A public rally with Eugene ter is open Friday night at the Lee Jackson Restaurant at 7 p.m.
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Winchester Retail Merchants Association
RMA
Robert Miller
McCrory’s
Eugene Ter
Lee*Jackson
Accused Slayer Leo Held Dies of Wounds in Gun Battle
Leo Held a 40 year old former school board member died at Lock Haven Hospital from a heart blood clot after a gun battle with police. Six people were killed and six wounded at Hammermill Paper Co and nearby sites. Funeral services for Elmer Weaver were set, while Floyd Quiggle and Mrs G Schuyler Ramm were among the wounded.
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Lock Haven,pa
Leo Held
Lock Haven Hospital
Held
Elmer Weaver
Pennsylvania
Floyd Quiggle
Hammermill Paper Co
Hammermill
Lock Haven
Byrd to Speak at 50th Winchester Frederick County Chamber Dinner
U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr will address Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce 50th anniversary dinner at George Washington Hotel with a 7 30 pm banquet after a 6 30 pm reception. Master of ceremonies Burr P Harrison and State Chamber of Commerce directors attend. crowd expected.
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U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Winchester-Frederick County
State Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Byrd
Chamber
Harry T. Montgomery
Associated Press
New York
Seventh District
Burr P. Harrison
State Chamber
Frederick County adopts park and industrial authorities ordinances
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted ordinances creating the Lower Shenandoah Valley Regional Park Authority and the Frederick County Industrial Authority effective November 11. Eight members join the park board with four two year terms and four four year terms. Seven directors join the industrial board with varied initial terms. The board also approved purchases for brass nameplates, juvenile court improvements, and funding for a traffic light at Valley and Bellview Ave.
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Lower Shenandoah Valley Regional
Park Authority
Frederick County Regional
Park Authority Board
George J. Schecter
Edwin E. Batch
Chester D. Litten
William H. Lawrence, Jr
Joseph C. Pasquali
David Headley
Delmer A. Bayliss
Clinton L. Ritter
Industrial Authority Board
Valley
Bellview Ave
Public Quiz Off for Rusk And McNamara
Administration spokesmen press a vocal reply to Vietnam protests while Secretary of State Rusk and Defense Secretary McNamara decline public congressional hearings. Both favor executive sessions, limiting public testimony. Chairman Fulbright warned acceptance would be embarrassing to top officials.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Congress
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rusk
McNamara
J. W. Fulbright
D.ark
Foreign Relations Committee
Kinney’s Shoe Store Promotions and Fish Fry Tonight
Kinney’s Shoe Store offers women’s dress shoes at one third to two thirds off this week. Howard Johnson’s hosts a fish fry tonight featuring an all you can eat for 1.19 dollars.
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Kinney’s Shoe Store
Howard Johnson
Senate Budget-Cut Bids Stir GOP Drive in Senate
Republicans offer 5 billion and 2 billion spending cuts to win Senate approval of a multibillion dollar slashing plan. The administration blocks broad caps on a routine money resolution extending agency spending authority through Nov 15.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
John J. Williams
R-Del
Karl E. Mundt
R-S
Williams
Johnson
Denny's Comm Auction Tonight At 7 P.M
An auction at Denny's Comm features furniture appliances and tools starting tonight at 7 o clock. Bidders may inspect items prior to bidding and pay cash or check. Proceeds support ongoing community programs.
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Denny’s
Rummage Sale At Genonary Reform Church
Community rummage sale hosted by Genonary Reform Church on Friday October 27 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach efforts.
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Genonary Reform Church
Directors Recommend Its Sale of George Washington Hotel
The George Washington Hotel Corp directors urged stockholders to accept Thomas G. Scully’s offer of 100 dollars per share of preferred stock, contingent on at least 90 percent of total stock by December 31. Scully plans major improvements including refurbishing, air conditioning, exterior work, a new entrance, better heating, and a specialty restaurant to attract motorists.
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George Washington Hotel Corp
Thomas G. Scully
Winchester
Hotel Corporation
Fred L. Glaize, Jr
Mr. Scully
George Washington
Scully
Lewis F. Cooper
W. A. Baker
H. Douglas Fuller
William G.hardy
R. Gray Williams
Robert F. Barton
Stewart Bell
E. Blair Sheetz
John W. Rosenberger
Scott Grant
Fred L. Glzize
Fred A. Robinson
George H. Heist
J.S. Haldeman
A. L. Green
Paul Haldeman
Eugene B. Cooper
Stewart Bell, Jr
Jno
von Sneidern
Fred L. Glaize
Ben F. Arthur
J.W. Arthur, Jr
H. K. Benham
W. Nelson Page
Wilbur Johnston
New York
Weather in Virginia Sees Cloudiness and Showers
A frontal system moving into western Virginia brings widespread cloudiness and scattered showers across the state today as a weather pattern shifts.
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Richmond
Virginia
Rumage Sale of the Year at Beth-E1 Sisterhood
Fri and Sat October 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16 S Braddock St. proceeds benefit Beth-E1 Sisterhood.
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S. Braddock St. Benefit
Beth-E1
Sisterhood
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William H. Bowditch
Newport News
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Albert W. Loring
Lamar Sloan
William E. Bridgeforth, Jr
W. Carlisle Fisher
Stephen M., Rosenberger
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Buzzella
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