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Criticism from Congress. With that a large part of hell broke loose on Capitol Hill. Virginia's Democratic Senator Harry Flood Byrd let it be known that the Internal Revenue Service would answer to the Senate if it allowed the tax exemptions for contributions toward Castro tractors, and Byrd is the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which has a lot to say about such things. By the dozens, Senators and Representatives arose to denounce the bargain. Among the most effective speeches was one by Connecticut's Democratic Senator Thomas Dodd. Said he: "Our national concern...
...Byrd in Flight: Donald Byrd (Blue Note). Byrd has two voices: he can jab out his message with agility, brilliance and exuberance, or he can build in long, open-throated lines, as expansive as any now coming from a trumpet. Both are well served here in such numbers as Little Boy Blue and his own composition...
Unsurprisingly, the reaction of Virginia's white leaders was loud and clear. "The gallant little county," cried Senator Harry Byrd, "is fighting against great odds to protect a principle it believes to be right." Governor J. Lindsay Almond sought to reassure Virginians that Attorney General Kennedy was not trying to close all schools in the state, but only to reopen Prince Edward County's schools...
...North Carolina match followed a effort by the top and second against Byrd Park, which the Crimson defeated 14 to 7. During the rest of week, the first six defeated North again, by 6 to 3 (Tuesday), by 8 to 1 (Wednesday) and 7 to (Thursday), Duke by 6 to 3 (Friday, the Country Club of Virginia by 9 to (Saturday). The second six posted wins Kalamazoo and Toledo...
...second six will play Byrd Park on the first Saturday of vacation, first unit will then meet North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday, Presbyterian ege on Wednesday, and Duke on Thursday and Friday. Both groups will play Country Club of Virginia on the final Saturday...