Decision Reported on Anti Missile Start
Washington AP reports the United States moving toward a start on a missile defense system to counter threats from anti government leaders. Officials said the decision outlines a plan to build an anti missile system to defend national security interests.
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U.S
United States
McNamara
Soviet Union
Johnson
Moscow
Leningrad
Red China
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Navy
Air Force
Senate
Former Nasser Aide Abdel Hakim Amer Ends Life
Cairo reports Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer, once Egypt’s de facto No 2 and longtime ally of Gamal Abdel Nasser, died after attempting suicide by poison while facing a special investigation tribunal. Amer, 47, commanded Egyptian forces in wars with Israel and helped overthrow King Farouk before serving as Nasser’s vice president. His death followed a purge atmosphere and charges of plotting to force Nasser to resign.
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Cairo
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Israel
Nasser
Abdel Hakim Amer
Amer
Menia
Farouk
Eping
al Ahram Said
Tal
Suez Canal
Afi Jamerein
National Guidance
al Ahram
GOP Holds Revns on Gun Law
President Johnson asks Speaker McCormack to move gun control legislation as crime and gun violence rise. House Republicans show little enthusiasm, noting the Judiciary Committee’s hold complicates passage without GOP support. Johnson presses for action amid electoral focus on crime.
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GOP
Johnson
John W. McCormack
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Supe
Blood drive efforts lag as officials assist church event
Town and area officials and business people join Tuesday blood mobile setup at Episcopal Church Parish Hall led by Councilman Julian Armel and Rev. Henry Amidon. Blood donor participation remains lagging per bloodmobile staff.
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Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Julian Armel
Henry Amidon
Joe Cartwright
John P. Bell
Casualties Rise In Mekong Delta Gunboat Action
In Saigon AP reports a two day running battle through Mekong delta swamplands ends with the U S Navy suffering its highest combat casualties to date.
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Saigon
Mekong
U.S
Rach Ba
Rail wage package draws mixed railroad reaction
Washington officials say a $158 million two year wage package for 137000 shopcraft workers is inflationary though unions say they are better off. The plan endorsed by President Johnson would raise wages by 11 percent plus 20 cents per hour with extra skill pay for about 100000 workers and becomes mandatory in 30 days.
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John Hiltz Jr
Johnson
Congress
Loudoun Family Dies In Crash
A string of Friday night crashes in Virginia killed nine people. In Rockbridge County a four member Loudoun County family perished in a single car wreck on U S 11 near Lexington. Alexandria victims died when their westbound car hit a utility pole on U S 1. Additional fatalities occurred in Falls Church Chester Chesterfield Amherst and Suffolk areas involving pedestrians and motorcycle accidents.
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Associated Press
Loudoun County
Virginia
U. S. 11
Lexington
Shenandoah Valley
Alexandria
Arlington County
Elizabeth Ann Rinker
Thomas Franklin Rinker
Thomas Franklin Rinker Jr
Carol Elain Rinker
Sterling
Mildred E. Poole
Herndon
Rockbridge
James Bates
Nancy C. Franklin
Clyde Donald Franklin
Norma Franklin
Falls Church
Annie M. Dalton
U. S. 50
Fairfax County
Chester
Robert Burton Whitt Jr
Virginia 144
Chesterfield County
Suffolk
William Lee Briggs
Lynchburg
Odell Johnson Ware
Amherst
U. S. 60
Proposed Tax Hike Hinged on Spending Cuts
Washington AP report notes Johnson administration faces possible tax increase only with deep spending cuts or concessions. Committee members urge dollar-for-dollar spending reductions, with 15 of 25 Ways and Means members unwilling to advance tax legislation now. Strong ties to Mills support linking taxes to spending restraint.
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Johnson
House
Ways and Means Committee
Associated Press
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Vietnam
Mills
Firemen Begin Classes at Winchester Fire School
Thirty two city firemen start work classes under real fire conditions at the Winchester fire school. Director Richard Comer notes county firefighters may join over the weekend. Classes split A and B focus on masks ladders and then switch. Morning sessions cover structural fires and aerial ladders with a two day schedule, ending with salvage overhaul and ventilation training next Saturday.
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Winchester Fire School
Richard Comer
Queen Mary Ships Off On 500th Transatlantic Voyage
Thousands sing and cry as the Queen Mary leaves Southampton on her 500th and final transatlantic journey. The 81 000 ton Cunard liner, carrying 1500 passengers, is praised as a unique ship with a storied past from 1936. A larger send off awaits in New York when she sails again on Sept 22.
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Southampton
England
Britain
Cunard Lines
New York
Colin, Harnett
Long Beach
Hurricane Donia Claims First Lives Offshore
Hurricane Donia battered offshore waters as a Boston family perished and two children remained missing after their 38 foot cabin cruiser went under near Ocean City New Jersey. The vessel owner Robert Wood was hospitalized in shock as the storm neared the Delmarva coast and forecasters warned of rapid weakening after crossing the peninsula. Flooding was reported in Ocean City Maryland while winds peaked near 80 mph with 60 mph gusts.
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Donia
Middle Atlantic
Boston
Mass
Ocean City
Robert Wood
Brigantine Shoals
Doria
Wallops Island
Navy
Glen V. Sachse
U.S. Weather Bureau
Delmarva Peninsula
Atlantic Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Joe Robbins
NASA
Wallops
Beulah Heads For Yucatan Peninsula
Killer hurricane Beulah bore down on Mexico and threatened the northeast Yucatan Peninsula with 115 mile per hour winds and high tides. Forecasters warned all in its path to seek safe harbor as Do ria neared Virginia and Maryland shores and Chloe tracked away from land.
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Fla
Beulah
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
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Yucatan Channel
Yucatan
Atlantic
Doria
Virginia
Maryland
Chloe
Bermuda
Redskins Football Tomorrow on WINC and Local Eats
Radio listings announce Redskins professional football coverage tomorrow afternoon on WINC and Va Tech football tonight. Weekend dining ad promotes baked ham with Supreme Sauce at Echo Village Restaurant The Steak House of Winchester offering 99¢ steaks four miles south on U.S. Rt 11.
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Va. Tech
Echo Village
Steak House of
Winchester
U.S. Rt
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