Gemini 11 lands after record three day spaceflight
Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard F. Gordon Jr. return from Gemini 11 splashdown in the Atlantic aboard the carrier Guam. Their mission set seven space records including closest approach to the recovery ship and a high altitude top of the world flight. They will undergo de-briefings after a night on the Guam.
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Charles Conrad Jr
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Guam
Conrad
Gordon
Space Agency
Defense Department
Texas
Guam Wernight
Cape Kennedy
Richard Gordon
Pete Conrad
Uss
Senate weighs second bid on civil rights bill and open housing pro vision
Senate leaders consider another cloture bid after a 54 42 vote fell short of the two thirds needed to end a filibuster. Senator Mansfield said a new debate limit motion could be set for Monday, with Dirksen unlikely to concede. The bill would ban housing discrimination in about 40 percent of homes unless backed by enough votes.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Everett Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Hart
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Gale W. McGee
D-Wye
Red Guards Told To End Activities
Tokyo based AP reports Communist China's leaders order the Red Guards to end revolutionary activities amid turmoil and foreign criticism. The Peking People's Daily editorial urges production not be slowed during harvest. Half a million guards were to rally in Beijing with Mao and Lin Piao expected to speak.
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Tokyo
China
Red Guards
Peking People’s Daily
Red Guard
Peking
Red Guards Pa
Mao Tze-tung
Lin Piao Sie
New Wage Bill Awaits President's Signature
The Senate approved a wage bill to raise the minimum from 1.25 to 1.40 next February and to 1.60 a year later, extending coverage to about 8 million more workers and including various nontraditional groups. The measure would push annual full-time earnings to about 3,328 dollars at the 1.60 level.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
Sen
Ralph W. Yarborough
D-Tex
Weather hints at harsher winter ahead
The Town Crier notes a cooler trend after a drought and forecasts potential increased rain spread as winter approaches, wondering what the season will bring. A casual weather forecast suggests more rain may follow.
Shenandoah River Workshop At Front Royal Draws Crowd
About 200 people attended a Shenandoah River workshop at the Virginia Gentleman Restaurant in Front Royal sponsored by the Warren County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Speakers included conservationists planners and a Virginia Water Control Board official with State Senator FitzGerald Bemiss slated to discuss recreation.
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Front Royal
Shenandoah River
Virginia Gentleman
Warren County
Izaak Walton League of America
Virginia Water Control Board
FitzGerald Bemiss
Virginia Outdoor Recreation Commission
E. Maurice Bowen
Board of Supervisors
Hal J. Meredith, Jr
Izaak Walton League
Robert T. Denenis
America
John Kauffman
Potomac Basin
Department of the Interior
Shenandoah
Virginia Braces for Cloudy Skies and Rain Ahead
A developing easterly front moves into Virginia causing mostly cloudy skies with intermittent rain across the state. The cold front will influence today’s weather patterns and bring cooler air.
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Richmond
Virginia
Marines Storm Near Demilitarized Zone in Viet Nam
More than 1,200 U S Marines landed three miles south of the demilitarized zone to assist two Viet Nam government battalions in striking at North Viet Nam forces. The operation followed heavy shelling and marked continuing air and naval strikes as U S casualties rose to 5,034 since the conflict began.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
Hastings
Viet Nam
Air Force
North
Search Set For Missing County Man
Frederick County Sheriff Rob ert L. DeHaven organized a search for Otha B. Strosnider, 68, missing since Aug 26. He was last seen three miles southwest of Stephens City, possibly headed toward Clarke County. Deputies volunteers and the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club joined the afternoon search. tips to the sheriff are welcome.
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Frederick County
Robert L. DeHaven
Otha B. Strosnider
Stroe
Snider
Stephens City
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club
Mr. Strosnider
de. Haven
Submarine Hai Sinks in North Sea Gale
A West German training submarine Hai with 21 aboard sank in a North Sea gale. One survivor and two drowned crew members were recovered, with hopes for more survivors amid reports several crew were on deck when the sub went down. The Hai was en route to England when hit by the storm.
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Hamburg
Germany
Hai
England
Martin
Gle
Aber
Scotland
Hecht
Rain After Connie Boosts Virginia Pastures and Waters
Heavy rainfall across Frederick County and Winchester area tops 5 inches, the heaviest since 1955, with 23.43 inches in 1966 year to date and 5.42 inches in September. Rivers and creeks rise, several bridges flood briefly, ground water and farm ponds are filled, aiding pastures and fall seeding while crops arrive late.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Connie
Frederick County
John T. Wolfe
Wolfe
Virginia
Associated Press
Winchester
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Warren County Planning Commission
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Raymond Miller
Stroudburg
Idaho
Charles Herndon
Stanley
Herndén
Coeur d’Aiene
Oklahoma City
Okla
Twin Idaho
Bart
Clarke County
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Rt. 761
Old Charles Town Road
DeHaven
Stephenson
Burnt Factory
Jordan Springs
Cedar Creek
Rt. 11
Middletown
Back Creek
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
Barbara Hines
Braddock
Pierce Aie
Gregory’s
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