Nine Die In Jet Crash At El Centro Parade
A ASD twin-jet bomber crashed during a parachute demonstration at the El Centro Naval Air Facility killing nine people including crewmen and base workers. Thirty five were injured as the jet struck a power line and tore through buildings and vehicles amid blazing wreckage. Bedford Sutherland witnessed the event after making a jump marked as the 25 000th. Cmdr. Arthur Perkett led the post ceremony as the tragedy unfolded.
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EL Centro
Calif
ASD
el Centro Naval Air Facility
Post
James Wall
Long Beach
aEeen
Bedford Sutherland
Cmdr
Arthur Perkett
British Labor Rules Out Troops for Rhodesia Independence
London AP report says a Labor government spokesman Tuesday night ruled out sending British troops to stop Southern Rhodesia from declaring independence, signaling a peaceful approach to the East African colony’s move.
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London
Southern Rhodesia
Third annual Winchester Frederick Red Cross awards dinner
The third annual Winchester Frederick Red Cross awards dinner will be held tomorrow at 6 30 p m in Duff s Rebel Restaurant. Honors will be given to those who aided the local chapters over the past year. William J Phillips assistant regional manager for the Red Cross Eastern Area will be guest speaker.
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Winchester-Frederick
Red Cross
William J. Phillips
Lust for Power Drives LBJ Machine in Cedar Rapids Speech
Sen. Barry Goldwater accused President Johnson of lust for power and of kidnapping the Democratic party by choosing Hubert Humphrey as running mate. He charged Johnson aims to frighten voters and cited the backing of small contributors as grass roots support. Goldwater warned Johnson tied the party to radical groups and planned delivery to socialist forces.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Democratic Party
Hubert H. Humphrey
White House
Arizona
Chine
Goldwater
Oshkosh
Wis
East St. Louis
Ill
Smalter
Johnson Ma
Hubert Humphrey
Americans For Democratic Action
Humphrey
Firms Offer Bonuses if Barry Wins
Four Pacific Northwest firms commit to bonuses tied to Goldwater victory. Kelly Oil of Yakima would pay a month’s bonus to 25 employees if Goldwater wins. Crest Linen Supply plans a meeting in Yakima and Pendleton to discuss similar terms for 61 workers. KwikeLok of Yakima and McGuire Bearing of Portland discuss possible two week bonuses for their staffs. Frank Freeman, U.S. attorney, asked FBI to examine legality of such offers. Paxton denies violation and notes uniform application.
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Yakima, Wash
Pacific Northwest
Barry Goldwater
Riley Kelly
Kelly Oil Inc
Yakima
Goldwater
Todd Smith
Crest Linen Supply
Pendleton
Ore
Floyd Paxton
KwikeLok Corp
McGuire Bearing Co
Portland
Virginia Senate Terms Cut by Federal Court Order
A three judge federal panel in Alexandria orders Virginia to shorten the terms of state senators to two years and schedule a special election before January 1966. The decision, already denied by Justice Warren on a stay request, requires the General Assembly to reapportion and Republicans to defend seats in 1965.
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Washington
House
Karl Warren
Virginia
General Assembly
Alexandria
Robert Y. Button
Warren
Supreme Court
Mountain Lion Hunt Proposed In Fauquier County
Fauquier County resident Richard White, who hunted mountain lions in Ohio, says about six lions live on his property near Opal and Bealeton. He mobilizes neighbors to pursue them, informs the sheriff who shows little interest, and reports large tracks and odd noises on the rural property.
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Warrenton
Richard White
Ohio
Fauquier County
White
Sheriff’s Office
Opal and
Bealeton
Johnsons Vote In Texas Before Election Returns
President and Mrs. Johnson will travel to Texas to vote in person, likely at Johnson City, after flying to Austin Monday night. The trip aims to cast ballots before election night and may include a family TV appearance and a post election statement in Austin.
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Texas
Albuquerque
N.M
Johnson
White House
George Reedy
Johnsons
Reedy
Austin
Johnson City
LBJ
Gillespie County
Blanco County
Lynda Bird
Luci Baines
Silverware Recovered From Shenandoah River Hideout
Most of the silverware stolen from Mrs. Roland Mitchell of The Glen near Boyce in February has been recovered from the Shenandoah River. Two Virginia State Police skindivers raised heavy pieces including a Revolutionary tea set. a stray candlestick was found among the items. Investigation of suspects continues.
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Berryville
Roland Mitchell
Glen
Boyce
Shenandoah River
John Slater
Byrd Bridge
Route 50
Claude Poston
Mitchell
Virginia
Roland G. Mitchell, Jr
Mitchells
Slater
Hog Farmer Strikes Oil Near Cornell Illinois
Gerald Lyons a hog farmer near Cornell Illinois expected water for his pigs but a driller hit oil at 117 feet and again at 147 feet on his 80 acre farm. A University of Illinois geologist noted the high grade oil found at shallow depth and Lyons plans to discuss oil promotion once fall plowing ends.
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Cornell, Ill
Gerald Lyons
Illinois
Lyons
University of Illinois
Strikes Continue at GM Plants Amid UAW Action
Crippling local elevator strikes continued at 28 General Motors plants in Detroit as GM moved a trickle of cars to market. The United Auto Workers Union called off a 31 day nationwide strike while bargaining units without at plant working agreements stayed off the job to back local demands.
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Detroit
General Motors
United Auto Workers Union
U S Plane Shot Down Near Cambodian Frontier
A US Air Force C123 transport was shot down near the Viet Nam Cambodia border while reportedly over Cambodian territory during a supply mission. Seven bodies recovered, one missing, guard and guerrilla clashes cited as the patrols continued along the frontier.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
U.S
Air Force
Cambodia
United States
Heltzel Transferred as Winchester Office Manager
R E Heltzel long time Winchester office manager of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. is reassigned to Richmond as office manager effective November 1. Donald F. Caskie of Richmond will take over in Winchester. Heltzel served 1941 to 1946 in various posts and Okinawa invasion veteran.
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Robert E. Heltzel
Winichester
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Richmond
Donald F. Caskie
Caskie
Winchester
Heltzel
MR. Heltzel
The
Telephone Company
Thomas Jefferson High School
VPI
University of Richmond Evening School of Business Administration
U.S. Navy
Las Ronald F.“Caskie
C and P Telephone Co
and P
Johnson eyes war issue in western campaign swing
President Johnson told Albuquerque listeners the stakes are success and survival in the election and pledged not to bluff or bluster on war questions. He pressed civil rights and economic fairness while contrasting with Goldwater, and denounced racist ads and smear tactics. He cited Lady Bird and a Alabama worker as context for his stance on jobs and equality.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Albuquerque
N.M
West
California
New Mexico
Goldwater
Pittsburgh
Civic Auditorium
Congress
Lady Bird
Alabama
Weather Outlook For Virginia Turns Pleasant
Virginia faces a few clouds but more sun in the coming days as a cold front moves in. A regular Handley Council No. 634 U C T meeting is set for 8:00 p m at the Elks Home with Jas R Brandon as secretary.
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Richmond
Virginia
Handley Council No
U.C.T
Elks Home
Jas. R. Brandon
Sect
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Barry
Paxton
New Haven
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Comery
Fauquier
Shenandoah
Cambodian
R. E. Heltzel
Nikets
J.G
Okinawa
City of
Suffolk
Lynchburg
Culpeper
Mary Gray Thompson
Tazerwell
Robert, Jr
Medical College of Virginia
Sam
Virginia Military Institute
Sessions
First Presbyterian Church
Winchester Rotary Club
Denny’s
Miller's
Apple
Miller’s
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