Rockefeller says no bid for president remains in him
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller reiterates he has no ambition to seek the presidency and is content with his re election as governor. Romney supporters hope for New York’s 92 GOP votes at the 1968 convention, but party leaders warn Rockefeller could reconsider if Romney falters in early primaries.
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New York Times
Flags brighten City Council meeting with patriotic display
At Tuesday's council session Mayor Battaile commented on miniature flags on his desk from City Manager Wendell Seldon, including the Grand Union, Betsy Ross, Star Spangled Banner, Civil War, and 50 star flags. A Red Cross drive for Christmas Ditty Bags for servicemen seeks sponsors with a deadline of Oct 1. details from 662-5412.
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Wendell Seldon
Alan Eis Sans
Dess
Red Cross
Romney Urged To Announce Candidacy
Michigan Gov. George Romney faced pressure to declare a bid for the presidential nomination as supporters including Gov. Nelson Rockefeller urged action. Romney, who arrived in Rochester amid questions on urban unrest, weighed the move but warned no decision would come soon.
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Rochester
N.Y
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
New York City
High-Flying Bombers Hit North Viet
B52s struck inside North Vietnam at sites where missiles were being prepared. The raid three miles inside territory unloaded about 450000 pounds of bombs from the DMZ north. U.S. Command reported high weekly casualty totals in South Vietnam with 242 Americans killed and 1490 wounded. 250 South Vietnamese and 2103 Communist dead.
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Chrysanthemums 1alon CMH ICONS Soy Smalts, Gorden
Fragmentary OCR item mentions chrysanthemum themed names and individuals CMH ICONS Soy Smalts and Gorden Cantor. The readable text lacks clear event or outcome details to form a full news card.
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Cantor Inias
Merger discussed at Winchester Chamber forum
At a Winchester Chamber of Commerce forum Winchester Vice Mayor Stewart Bell urged that merger of Winchester and Frederick County schools is not practical citing Virginia law and the time required. Frederick County Supervisor Donald Baughman said no official is ready to answer and panelists noted annexation remains the court battle focus.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
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Stewart Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
John P. Lewis
Bell
Tidewater
Virginia
McNamara Orders Work Started on New Plane
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara directs Navy and Air Force to begin preliminary work on a new high performance aircraft designated VFAX to complement the TFX or F111. Navy officials say the craft would be a fighter and dive bomber with swing wings and advanced weapons. Aerospace contractors show strong interest as studies continue. The Navy version of the TFX, the F111B, is reported 22 years behind schedule due to technical difficulties.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Air Force
Paul H. Nitze
Secretary of Defense
McNamara at Odds Over Expanded Vietnam Bombing
The AP reports widening U S bombing in North Vietnam may show President Johnson leaning toward military chiefs over Defense Secretary McNamara. After he questioned strikes on Haiphong Cam Pha and Hon Gai the latter faced renewed pressure as targets near Haiphong were attacked and more than 20 new sites hit since February while a White House denial of a rift persisted.
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Strik
Beulah Again Grows Into Large Caribbean Storm
Beulah expanded into a dangerous hurricane again affecting a wide Caribbean area. National Hurricane Center co director Dr. Robert Simpson warned it would grow in size and intensity as it veered toward the Yucatan and Gulf of Mexico after striking Haiti and the eastern Caribbean.
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Downtown Plans Unveiled for Loudoun Street Face Lift
Robert F. Miller of the Retail Merchants Assn notes a strong turnout for a showing of preliminary Loudoun Street improvements. Mel Gemmill of Chambersburg will present sketches at 7 30 p m in the George Washington Hotel ballroom. The Downtown Development Committee sponsors the open meeting with invited landlords and merchants.
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Retail Merchants Assn
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Chambersburg
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Insurance Money for City Slums Promises Major Investment
Washington AP The Met Life Insurance Co and other life firms pledged 1 billion of 16 billion annual investment funds to U S city slums. The plan includes rent supplements and home improvements in blighted areas to spur private financing and private development despite high interest rates.
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Border Attacks on Increase In Korea
Seoul reports a rise in North Korean incursions and sabotage since last October. Officials say the armistice is a scrap of paper and plan to seek UN General Assembly action and a new supervising group. Military leaders will coordinate with UN officials as South Korea mobilizes militia and police to counter infiltrations.
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Chung Hye Park
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Sunny Virginia under high pressure with cool temps
Richmond AP reports a stationary high over the eastern U S bringing sunny skies and cool temperatures to Virginia. An ad correction from last night fixes the Wards Extra Heavy Duty Battery price to 15 88 at Montgomery Ward Ward Plaza.
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