Infantrymen May Replace Viet Seabees in Vietnam Shift
Gen. Creighton Abrams weighs replacing rear-echelon units with combat troops to boost fighting power without surpassing the 549,000-man ceiling. Two Hawk antiaircraft battalions are being returned to the United States, opening room for infantry battalions and other units. About 20,000 Army engineers may receive the same treatment as construction work winds down.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Johnson
Creighton W W. Abrams
North Vietnam
Abrams
Simlar
Looting by Viet Troops Increases Across Progovernment Areas
AP reports looting by Vietnamese troops has risen in recent months. Elite units are stealing food and valuables from villagers, with a village chief’s home looted while officials watched. The trend traces to the Tet offensive, as soldiers seek higher living standards in urban areas.
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Saigon
Highway could be named for Senator Byrd in Virginia
The Leesburg Pike Route 7 from Winchester to Alexandria may be renamed to honor Senator Harry Flood Byrd Sr. The push comes from the Little Garden Club of Winchester led by Mrs. J Sloan Kuykendall with Fairfax County backing this week and other jurisdictions expected to follow. The Virginia Highway Commission or General Assembly may make the official name during the next session. Sen Byrd traveled this road from his Rosemont home to Capitol Hill and Winchester.
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Ladies Fitness Classes Begin at War Memorial Building
Fitness sessions start Monday at 9 30 am and 7 30 pm under Mrs Martha Campbell at the War Memorial Building. The United Fund reports a donor contributing a fair share. Five year old Christopher Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Charles G Jines of 500 Barr Ave, sent 26 cents for the Red Cross from his weekly nickel allowance.
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Christopher Jones
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Red Cross
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Merger Reaction Favorable in Winchester and County
Public reaction to the proposed merger of Winchester and Frederick County appears favorable after a joint press conference by Mayor William M. Battaile and Road Chairman Thomas B. Rosenberger. Annexation suit postponed to March 11 to allow consolidation talks, with residents cited as largely supportive and few comments opposing.
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Winchester
Frederick County
William M. Battaile
Thomas B. Rosenberger
Trail
Battaile
Nation’s food aid climbs to 1.7 billion pounds
The Agriculture Department reports nearly 1.7 billion pounds of food donated to needy families, institutions and school children in 1967 68, up from 1.4 billion the prior year. Cost of food for the year ending June 30 was about 368 million dollars, versus 247 million dollars the year before.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
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Clarke Supervisors Ban Wide-Scale Use of 2,4-D
Clarke County supervisors approve an ordinance restricting thistle spraying with 2,4-D to Oct 15 through Dec 31 and only with an amine base or oil soluble amine base after a two hour hearing. Weed experts from Virginia Tech supported controlled use noting economic weed losses. A pro ban faction backs the compromise and a local committee will educate farmers on proper 2,4-D use.
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Allan Kates
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Beverley Byrd
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Marsh declines to endorse Humphrey in Harrisonburg debate
In a WSVA TV forum Marsh Jr. avoids backing D nominee Humphrey and refuses to commit to voting for the ticket. He says he is running for Congress, not the White House, while Giesen and Brooks press for positions. Brooks links Wallace support, Powell dispute cited as constitutional matter.
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Hubert Humphrey
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Auction Tonight at Jimmy's Auction
A shipment of fall bulbs has arrived at Winchester Feed and Seed Company located at 402 North Cameron Street. The auction is scheduled for 7 30 p m tonight at Jimmy's Auction on Airport Road.
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Nixon warns South against third party bid
Nixon tells the South not to mount a third party push for Wallace as it would aid Humphrey by keeping Southern states from Nixon's column. Humphrey pledges prosperity if he wins in November. Wallace aides deny romance rumors with Ja-Neen Welch. Welch says she remains in love with him.
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Richard M. Nixon
South
George C. Wallace
Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
America
Wallpaper and Carpet Deals Listed With Contact
Apple pickers wanted Alfred L Snapp 869 1547 1 cent wallpaper sale all stock patterns complete line Ozite Carpet Sherwin Williams Co.
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Alfred L. Snapp
Sherwin Williams Co
Chrysler trims 1969 price increases to align with rivals
Chrysler Corp lowers its 1969 model price hikes to an average of 52 dollars per car after White House criticism of an initial 84 dollar rise. Ford and GM boosts run 47 and 49 dollars respectively, with AMC set to reveal its prices next week. The revision also extends the warranty to cover second owners for a 25 dollar transfer fee.
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Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Chrysler
White House
Ford
American Motors Corp
American Motors
Chrys Chrysler
276 Reds Are Killed In Paddies
AP reports heavy fighting in South Vietnam with large enemy losses near Tay Ninh Province. About 900 attackers hit two frontier camps, leaving weapons behind. South Vietnamese casualties were 11 killed and 100 wounded, with four Green Berets wounded.
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Saigon
Thien Ngon
Phuoc Tan
Tay Ninh
Katum
U.S
South Vietnam
U.S. Americal Division
Quang Tin
Virginia Cold Front Passes Thriving Sunny Holiday Outlook
A weak front crossed Virginia and moved offshore, allowing a high pressure system to settle over the Southeast. The result is sunny weather with seasonable temperatures across the region.
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Richmond
Virginia
Atlantic
Weekend Special at Wards Pastry Shop
Truck Service Center Inc closes Saturday September 28 for inventory. Wards Pastry Shop advertises a five layer chocolate cake as their weekend special.
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