East German Troop Buildup May Signal Berlin Crisis Prep
Western intelligence links Khrushchev plan to escalate the Berlin crisis with a doubled East German force, conscription of 250 000 youths, and enhanced air and ground capabilities. Moscow blocks nuclear weapons, but strengthens army and air force along with paramilitary groups for a potential proxy conflict with the West.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Berlin
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Korea
Vietnam
Cuba
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Russia
U.S
Strauss
Society For Sport and Technology
West Germany
Button Asks Virginia Courts Rule First On Redistricting
Virginia Attorney General Robert Button asks state courts to rule first on the validity of 1962 legislative redistricting. A federal three judge panel will hear a suit October 22 alleging the redraw violated the 14th Amendment by biasing urban areas. Button argues abstention doctrine and state court construction should come first.
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Robert Button
Virginia General Assembly
Button
Federal District Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute bid approved for building upgrades
The State Budget Office approved a $239,000 low bid from Charles W. Barger & Son Construction Co Inc of Lexington for VMI biology building expansion and chemistry area addition.
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Richmond
Virginia Military Institute
State Budget Office
Charles W. Barger & Son Construction Co, Inc
Lexington
VMI
Front Royal Council to Review Soot Problem Findings
The Front Royal council will study samples from other cities as it weighs actions on soot and smoke near Royal Village. Old Virginia Packing Co. president J Neville Major Jr says engineers are assessing the plant and a $4,000 dust unit installed in 1960 may prevent fly ash fallout. A 30 day timeline for recommendations was mentioned, with further action depending on findings.
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J. Neville Major, Jr
Old Virginia Packing Co
Old Virginia
Royal Village
Major
State Health Dept
Bernard Stokes
Lilliard
Blanton
Deadline Oct 6 For Registration
The last day to register for voting in the Nov 6 congressional elections is Saturday Oct 6. Registrars in cities and counties will keep offices open most of the day. To vote a person must have paid poll tax by May 6.
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Richmond
Solar Eclipse Visible From Maine Next July
A total solar eclipse will cross Alaska, Canada and Maine on Saturday July 20 with Alaska and Maine offering favorable viewing locations. In Maine areas like Sebasticook Lake and Moss Pond provide clear spots though coastal fog can occur. Bar Harbor will see the eclipse starting around 44 p.m. EST and lasting under a minute.
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Alaska
Canada
Maine
Sebasticook Lake
Newport
Moss Pond
Japan
Mid- Atlantic Ocean
Bar Harbor
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