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dictate nenry noweu, lieutenant governor candidate Charles S. Robb and attorney general candidate Edward E. Lane.

In far stronger terms than had been expected, Mr. Carter embraced not only Howell but the entire “Rainbow ticket.” He repeatedly urged Virginia voters to elect the whole slate during speeches in Roanoke, Norfolk and Williamsburg.

Nor is there any question that the President’s visit gave a powerful boost to the morale of the Democratic partisans. Between eight and nine thousand turned out for the rally in Roanoke’s Civic Center. Well over 5,000 were on hand in Norfolk’s Azalea Gardens.

About 140 couples paid the requisite $1,000 to attend a super-fundraiser in Williamsburg. It was an impressive response.

But the real question is, of course, how much—if any—did the visit sway the broad body of the Virginia electorate who, just six weeks hence, will choose between the “Rainbow ticket” and Republican John Dalton and his running mates.

If past visits by such toplevel dignataries are any guide, the impact may be substantial indeed.

Nixon Helped Holton

In October 1969, newly elect'd President Richard Nix* l, riding the crest of his pre-Watergate popularity, came into the state to campaign for Republican governor candidate Linwood Holton. His appearance has

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Events

As a public service, the Rappahannock News will publish a monthly calendar of government meetings and events of interest to county residents. Civic groups and other non-profit organizations that would like items placed on the calendar should call the News office by October 24 in order to be included in November’s listing.

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 4, Energy Workshop, 7:30 p.m., courthouse. Thursday, October 6, Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, 10 a.m., courthouse. Tuesday, October 11, Rappahannock-Rapid an Community Services Board, 2 p.m., Washington Baptist Church. Tuesday, October 11, Rappahannock School Board, 8 p.m., Rappahannock Elementary School library.

Tuesday, October 11, Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., courthouse.

Wednesday, October 12, Annual Rappahannock Farm Bureau Meeting, 7:30 p.m., courthouse.

Thursday, October 13, Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, 9 a.m., courthouse.

Friday, October 21, Rappahannock Welfare Board, 10 a.m., Welfare Department offices, Washington.

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