Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 40
A pedestrian was struck and killed today while walking along U S Route 40. Pittsburgh notes reference a $50,000 narcotics cache linked to West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania. Gail Ups 44 Morgantown W Va faced court on obscenity mail charges to three women. Shadyside Pittsburg district mentions a fatal collision near St Marys.
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Irish Republicans Raid Commons Under Security Lockdown
London reports say Scotland Yard placed a security guard at the House of Commons after two IRA raids within four hours on British army barracks and arsenals. Parliament not in session as IRA swooped on facilities in North Wales aiming to bolster arms as Britain braces for Northern Ireland conflict. War Cabinet meeting with Anthony Eden anticipated after wartime alert.
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GHS Bearcats Begin 1955 Practice Season
Sixty seven Grafton High School football candidates reported for fall drills with 45 upperclassmen and 22 freshmen. The varsity will play a 10 game schedule, the reserves four, and freshmen seven contests are tentatively planned. Reporters gathered at the High School field at 2 PM to start practice as officials expected more players before the season opener.
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Horse Parade Set For Friday By Taylor County Club
Planning is nearing completion for the annual Pre-Fair Horse Parade Friday at 6 30 p m under the Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club. Spokesman Robert Hood urged anyone with a horse or buggy to contact the club for entry. Open to all, not just members. Further parade details will be announced later.
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Rain Today and Tuesday Forecast Highlights
A morning 6:45 downpour prompts umbrella use through Tuesday with considerable cloudiness and scattered showers. Temperature highs 76 to 82 today, tonight 60s, yesterday’s high 87 and low 64. At 11 am the temperature was 74 with measurable rainfall.
Dalai Lama’s Brother Receives Permanent U.S. Visa
The elder brother of the Dalai Lama, a Tibetan theocrat, has been issued a permanent U.S. visa as a political refugee. An American embassy spokesman said the visa was issued last Friday to Tag Teer also known as Dempa Rab che, who has been in the United States for over a month awaiting clearance.
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A Formula For Becoming Christian by St Pauls Minister
Rev. a pastor of St Pauls Methodist Church outlines the path to Christian life from Joshua 24 15 urging instant decision to serve the Lord. He argues yielding life to Jesus brings forgiveness and spiritual power, calling all to commit to Christ now and live with Him.
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Perhaps They Know What It Is All About
Concord New Hampshire report notes a 1955 state Legislature law includes a paragraph declaring the singular includes the plural and the masculine includes the feminine and neuters as required. The provision aims to cover gender forms in legal language.
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Susie the Duck Delights Town With Annual Nesting Fest
Local residents in LODs Wis held a large festival in honor of Susie the duck celebrated for nesting yearly at Spring Creek. About 8,000 people joined parades, softball, art and puppet shows, but Susie was absent for the first time since 1947.
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Jobless Man Faces 50 Day Jail Over Unemployment Checks
Joe Cav alier, 42, Brownton, pled guilty to drawing unemployment compensation and writing two checks of 30 dollars each. On appearance before Justice of the Peace Onal. Jefferys, he was fined 62.56 dollars or 50 days in jail and was remanded to County jail. He agreed to repay the two unemployment checks.
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President Eisenhower Heads for Rocky Mountain Trout Fishing
President Eisenhower, relaxed in casual dress, heads to Fraser Colorado for trout fishing with his seven year old grandson David. The White House said David will join him at Fraser midweek and return to Denver Sunday. David has been at Estes Park boys camp for two weeks. The president plans to teach him fishing on St Louis Creek at a ranch owned by Aksel Nielsen, a Denver banker.
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Reservists Home From Ky Camp Return to Jobs in WV
United Press reports more than 4,960 West Virginia Army reservists returned to civilian work after two weeks of summer field training in Kentucky. A small group of Graf ton's Company G 129th Tank Battalion began a two week encampment at Fort Knox. About 800 of 1,000 completed training were at Breckinridge with around 200 at Fort Knox. Army officials say training will be held again at these locations next summer.
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Goa Clash Leaves 18 Indians Dead 40 Wounded
Reports from Goa say Portuguese police opened fire on peaceful demonstrators at the border. About 5,000 passive resistance supporters attempted to cross into the enclave, prompting deadly clashes and casualties among Indians.
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Georgia And Carolinas Brace For New Hurricane
A powerful new hurricane threatens the Southeast, possibly exceeding Connie in force, with warnings issued for Georgia and the Carolinas. The storm's center tracked offshore as hurricane conditions spread, leaving several counties under alert and prompting evacuations and coastal defenses along a 360 mile reach. A Bermuda tragedy and North Carolina recovery efforts followed, with federal funds issued and disaster declarations expanding as communities brace for impact.
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Atomic Threat to Human Race Warned at World Conference
Geneva WHO called urgent meeting of scientists at the Atom for Peace conference to study atomic radiation risks to mankind. Dr William L Russell of Oak Ridge warned mice show mutations 15 times higher than fruit flies, urging a ten year international study on radiation effects. British researcher T C Carter supported broader long term inquiry as the conference continued amid fears of future mutations and birth defects.
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Egypt Trades Cotton For Red Oil Stocks
Cairo announced renewals with Russia and Romania to exchange oil for Egyptian cotton. Finance Minister Abdel Moneim Elkatsoumi said the pacts extend current trade accords and bolster bilateral energy and agricultural ties.
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Communists Win San Marino Election Amid Voter Import Scandal
Communist forces in San Marino retain control of the Grand and General Council after an election marked by a reported import of 1,600 voters. The Reds gain three seats, extending their 31-29 edge, as Christian Democrats and Social Democrats accuse foul play. Thousands of emigrant workers returned from Belgian and French mines to vote before Ferragosto.
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Japanese defense head calls for full scale ministry
Japan's civilian defense chief Shigemasa Sunada urged the creation of a full fledged defense ministry and stronger self defense forces. He told reporters that the present force is hamstrung by a police reserve era structure and should be advised by World War I military experts on the project.
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