Virginia Assembly Briefs Segregation Bills Stir General Assembly
In Richmond two measures from Armistead L. Boothe and Ted Dalton would maintain segregated schools for at least two more years. The bills would empower local boards to place and transfer principals and teachers and assign students by welfare and safety concerns, with appeal rights for parents.
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Dalton
Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Armistead L. Boothe
Alexandria
Ted Dalton
Radford
Uproar Over Squirrel Bill in Virginia House
In Richmond on February 17, Del. Fred Pollard proposed a sweeping amendment to a House bill about the Wise County squirrel season. The measure, read by the clerk, would accelerate the capture of unmarried squirrels to May 1, 1957, with odd conditions and tax exemptions. the amendment passed votes then was defeated by the speaker’s ruling, amid procedural tension in the Virginia General Assembly.
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John H. Temple
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Attox
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W. C. Smith
Grundy
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del. W. C. Elliott
Russell County
Clinch V. College
Poe Education
Quebec Accountant Charged With Murder
Sherbrooke Quebec 33 year old accountant Romeo Drapeau was formally charged with murder after his pregnant wife and four children were found bludgeoned to death. A coroner's jury found him criminally responsible for the deaths of his wife 38 and children Claude 7 Pierre 6 plus a three month old infant.
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Drapeau
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Underwood Urges GOP Unity in West Virginia Rally
Cecil Underwood urged Republicans to present a strong unified party in West Virginia to win this year's election. Speaking at a Lincoln Day gathering in Glenville, he noted past GOP defeats in 1952 and pressed for decisive action to overcome obstacles and mobilize Democratic votes.
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Senators plan investigation into tank shipment to Saudi Arabia
Senators planned a full inquiry into Eisenhower administration actions shipping 18 Walker Bulldog tanks to Saudi Arabia. The move, condemned by Israel and criticized by Democrats, led to an order halting the tanks and suspending arms export permits to the Middle East while reviewing policy.
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New York
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Skin Divers Find Body Of Student
Divers recovered the body of a Cambridge student from the ice at Wal tham Waldo reservoir after a seven member team worked under the ice for hours. The youth familiar with the area was identified by police at the Concord state barracks. The incident followed controversial fraternity hazing practices criticized by the MIT president and local officials.
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Southern Ontario Hit By Wind Driven Snow
Wind driven snow swept southern Ontario causing hazardous driving conditions. Toronto reports 43 snow plows and 51 sand units in operation. Hospitals treated pedestrians hurt by falls on slick streets.
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Tornado Strikes Aberdeen Mississippi Area Braces for More
Tornadoes ripped through Aberdeen and nearby Prairie causing deaths and heavy damage. Authorities report at least one confirmed fatality and dozens of homes wrecked as the Mississippi weather service warns of possible further twisters. Residents recall the sudden, violent path of the storm.
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Dollar Day Sale Draws Bluefield Shoppers
LocalBluefield merchants expect a large turnout for Dollar Day as spring clearance and new merchandise go on sale. Rainy weather slowed yesterday crowds but stores anticipate a busy day with high quality offerings and late hours until 6 p.m.
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Snow and ice Slow Travel Across Major Cities
Snow sleet and fog disrupted travel in major cities as commuter traffic snarled in New York and air service faltered at La Guardia and Midway. Tornadoes damaged Texas homes but caused no injuries while freezing rain slicked highways across eastern states and the Mississippi Valley with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees.
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Funeral Today for Mrs Ritter Widow of W M Ritter
Funeral services for Mrs Anita Bell Ritter widow of W M Ritter of Washington D C are set for 2 p m at Morris Funeral Home Petersburg Va with interment in Petersburg She had lived at 2500 Massachusetts Ave in Washington and was linked with the W M Ritter Lumber Co in 1952 She died Tuesday night at Garfield Memorial Hospital after six weeks of illness
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W. M. Ritter
Washington, D. C
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Petersburg
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Richmond
Trial halted as missing son found safe after court
In court Emma and neighbors rushed in shouting Stop it immediately. Judge Maffei halted the session when the missing son, reported missing since 1942, was located alive and well in southern Rusia, ending the trial.
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Gas Bill Meets Sudden Death In Ike's Veto
President Eisenhower vetoed the natural gas bill citing concern over government integrity after a $2,500 campaign contribution incident. The veto, delivered from his quarters near Ga, left Congress poised to override with Senate 53-38 and House 1200-208 votes.
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Twin defendants face grand jury over Powell case
Ohio County grand jury will reconvene to decide if teenage identical twins Thomas and Joseph Williams should be charged with murder in the Powell case. Pending mood and lab tests, prosecutors had not yet presented the matter. a psychiatrist examined the twins yesterday amid evidence including a skull marked under a porch and a missing man.
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President Elect Chooses Rival to Form Finnish Government
Helsinki February 17 Urho Kekkonen the president elect selects Karl August Fagerholm his former rival to form the new Finnish government. Fagerholm a Socialist serves as Speaker of Parliament while Socialists and Agrarians hold near equal power. The move comes as Finland faces a possible general strike March 1 the day Kekkonen takes office.
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Plane Crashes In California Hills Killing 38 Marines
A Marine Corps plane with 38 Marines aboard crashed and burned in the Southern Alameda County hills near Niles. There were no survivors. The wreckage was found burning on a 45 degree slope after the flight originated at El Toro and was nine minutes from Alameda Naval Air Station. Helicopters from the carrier Oriskany aided in the search as weather and rain squalls hampered visibility.
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President Eisenhower Plays Golf Amid Health Watch
President Eisenhower enjoyed a 90 minute round on a misty day at his course. He used an electric cart between shots as he played with the club pro and Snyder his medical aide. Despite illness and seven weeks in hospital the president finished one up with an impressive but uneven 47 over par. He hinted only that the strokes test the mind as well as the body.
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Denmark King Queen Plan Greenland Visit
Denmark King and Queen plan a Greenland visit in spring after a state visit to Iceland. The trip follows a ceremonial tour and signals continued Nordic engagement.
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New Bus Seats Try to Move Passengers to Rear
YORK February 17 A new bus is being tested to persuade riders to sit in the rear seats. The driver urges passengers to move back as the front is described as less inviting. The feature aims to balance boarding and improve visibility for the driver.
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Maxim's Head Waiter Pleased With Franks
Albert Blaser, maitre de hotel at Maxim's Paris, enjoyed a plate of franks and beans during a visit. The article notes a casual, upbeat mood as he samples simple fare.
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