Armistice Seen By Sen Mundt in Subpoena War
Sen Mundt says an armistice has been reached in a subpoena war over Army files amid the Me Carthy hearings. He notes Democrats seek broad material on Schine while McCarthy pressures for wider production. Lehman denounces McCarthyism and accuses McCarthy of undermining government by challenging legal loyalty.
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Washington
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Mundt
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Army
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Stevens
Subcommittee
Pvt. G. David Schine
John G. Adams
Roy M. Cohn
Adams
Colin
Schine
McCarthy and Cohn
Cohn
Ft. Dix
Sen
Lehman
D-Lib-Ny
Weather Summary for Virginia and West Virginia
Partly cloudy and warm in Virginia with highs in the 80s and afternoon thunder showers. Winds are strong and humid in both states with thunderstorms Tuesday evening and cooler, partly cloudy conditions Wednesday.
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West Virginia
Vukovich Wins Speedway Classic To Back-To-Back Indy 500
Bill Vukovich of Fresno California won the Indianapolis Speedway 500 mile race at an average speed of 130.830 mph finishing one lap ahead of Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix Arizona. Jack McGrath of South Pasadena placed third after a record qualifying run. The victory marks Vukovich as the third driver to win consecutive 500 mile races, joining Wilbur Shaw and Mauri Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Liska
Indianapolis
Bill Vucovich
Fresno Calif
Vukovich
Wilbur Shaw
Mauri Rose
Shaw
Jimmy Bryan
Phoenix
Ariz
Jack McGrath
South Pasadena
Calif
Bryan
McGrath
Troy Ruttman
Ruttman
Fresno
Marie Wilson
Bill
Esther
Speedway
Steamer Capsizes on Lake Balaton Drowning 12
Twelve people drowned and many injured when a Hungarian pleasure steamer capsized on Lake Balaton in West Hungary. The ship carried 185 aboard, according to Radio Budapest reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Lake
Balaton
Hungary
Radio
Budapest
Memorial Day Draws Massive Crowds to Shenandoah Valley
Visitors packed the Shenandoah Valley for Memorial Day weekend with Harrisonburg housing full and no vacancies. Graduates from Madison Bridgewater and Shenandoah colleges brought relatives, as weather turned clear after a shower and then rain in spots. VFW service, cemetery tributes, and church sermons marked the holiday amid some hail damage in Weyers Cave.
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Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
Madison
Bridgewater
Shenandoah
Weyers Cave
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Woodbine
Memorial Day thieves steal flags from veterans graves
Police in New Haven report 172 American flags were stolen from veterans graves in Evergreen Cemetery on Memorial Day.
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New Haven
Conn
Evergreen Cemetery
Mt. Jackson Expands Water System Cutting Costs
Mt. Jackson officials say the town of 750 will source Shenandoah River water to ensure ample supply while saving about 78000 versus prior bids. A $2000 leak fix on the Massanutten Mountain reservoir replaced higher interior coating bids of 22000 to 24000, under John E. Pool supervision, with a leak free result on a cost-plus basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Jackson
Graham Stoneburner
Philip Shannon
Shenandoah
Massanutten Mountain
Stoneburner and
Shannon
John E. Pool
Pool
Garrett, Moon and Pool
Blackstone
Three Colleges Honor 185 Graduates in Weekend Exercises
Across Madison Bridgewater and Shenandoah Colleges 185 graduates received degrees and certificates as commencements wrapped a week of ceremonies. Lieutenant Governor A E S Stephens urged inner driven education and teaching duty while Bridgewater’s Rev Zeller urged mastering the three W s worship words and work. Paul Chandler Hume Washington Post Times Herald realism addressed mediocrity and anti communism with humanities as a shield. Dr Bright Richmond Union Theological Seminary delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Continued on Page 3 Col 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Bridgewater
Shenandoah
Virginia
A. E. S. Stephens
Wilson Hall
Madison College
Harry K. Zeller
McPherson
Kansas
Bridgewater College
Paul Chandler
Hume
Washington Post- Times Herald
Shenandoah College
Conservatory of Music
Stephens
John Bright
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Zeller
Hail Damage Strikes Weyers Cave Area May 31
A heavy hail storm hit Weyers Cave and areas north to Rockland Mill, shattering window panes including 40 at Middle River School and 12 to 15 in other homes. Barn door blown from Frank Driver’s barn, crops damaged, and gardens battered as rain and wind accompanied the hail.
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Weyers Cave
Rockland Mill
Middle River
Frank Driver
Lawn Party at Keezletown Church Benefits S S Class
Fundraising event at Keezletown ME Church by Gold-Link S S Class with country ham and fried chicken. Bundy’s Band provides music. Proceeds support the church. June 26 event details list a 6 to 1 ratio and price 26c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keezletown
Gold- Link
Bundy
Lucky Grab Bag Party At John W. Taliaferro Jewelers
Ladies auxiliary Hoseco No 4 holds a drill at 6 45 this evening. Burgess Store Mt Crawford announces closing Wednesday afternoons in June July and August. The event features a grab bag sale with items valued over one dollar and is led by John W. Taliaferro, jeweler.
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John W. Taliaferro
Hoseco
Burgess Store
Mt. Crawford
Indochina Truce Talks Near as Disputes Continue
In Geneva May 31 East and West clashed over a control commission for Indochina while pressed toward a cease-fire. Military reps from the warring sides to meet tomorrow to map talks for the cease-fire. Gromyko proposed a commission like Korea's, opposed by Bedell Smith and Bidault, with Poland, Czechoslovakia, India and Pakistan named as possibilities.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Geneva
Control Commission
Indochina
Andrei A. Gromyko
V. M. Molotov
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
Korea
U. S
Walter Bedell Smith
France
Georges Bidault
Gromyko
Poland
Czechoslovakia
India
Pakistan
Smith
US pays tribute to war dead across the nation
President Eisenhower led the nation in memorial rites at Arlington National Cemetery placing a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb and standing for taps. Ceremonies occurred nationwide as churches held services and large crowds gathered in New York for a veterans parade.
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Associated Press
Eisenhower
Arlington National Cemetery
Bennington
Quonset Point
R. I
William F. Raborn
New York
Riverside Drive
Southern Presbyterian Church Votes to Unite With Northern Groups
The Southern Presbyterian Church voted 283 to 169 to unite with the Presbyterian Church in the U S A Northern and United Presbyterian Church of North America. Union approved by the Southern General Assembly in Montreat N C. Merger still requires synod and presbytery approval and approval by individual churches.
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Montreat
N. C
Southern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church In
U.S.A
Northern
United Presbyterian Church of North America
General Assembly
French Bolster Choben Valley Defenses Near Hanoi
French Union troops reorganize and strengthen defenses in the Choben Valley 40 miles southwest of Hanoi as Vietminh forces from Dien Bien Phu are expected to attack the Red River Delta. Rebels suffered 52 killed and 16 captured in mop ups while Phu Ly area near Hanoi sees tank and infantry sweeps.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Choben
Dien Bien Phu
Black River
Hoa Binh
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Red River
Phu Ly
Eighteen Die As Brazilian Air Liner Crashes
Eighteen Brazilians were killed when a National Air Line plane crashed and burned about 60 miles from Belo Horizonte in Brazil on May 31, as reported by Meridional News Agency.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
National Air Line
Belo Horizonte
Meridional
Airlift Planned to Aid Indochina, Dim Vietnamese Offensive
Saigon sources say the United States may launch a large Globemaster airlift to move about 2,100 soldiers from North Africa to Indochina to counter Giap's 351st Heavy Artillery Division near Hanoi. The Vietminh delay a major assault until late June, with autumn considered likely.
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Saigon
Indochina
United States
Red River
North Africa
Vo Nguyen Giap
Hanoi
U. S. Air Force
France
Cdochina
Dien Bien Phu
351St
Giap
Tonkin Delta
Delta
Nancy Mitford Plans New Novel During Moscow Visit
Novelist Nancy Mitford arrived in Moscow for a two week stay and is understood to be planning a new work titled Love in a colder climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Mitford
Moscow
US Seeks to Put American Officers in Viet Nam Training Role
The United States considers placing American officers in charge of training Viet Nam forces to fight in Indochina. Officials say divisions of 10 000 to 12 000 may replace smaller French battalions while Geneva talks continue. France still controls operations and Viet Nam policy as decisions hinge on French priorities and possible armistice talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Viet Nam
France
Indochina
State Department
Prance
Geneva
Eisenhower Criticizes Those Pushing Thought Control
President Eisenhower urged a crusade of truths against communism and warned against foreign agents and demagogues seeking power. He spoke at Columbia University’s 200th anniversary dinner, defending unity against communism while stressing knowledge over prejudice and emotion. He noted divisions over defending freedoms, cautioned against divisive tactics, and affirmed the free world's resolve.
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New York
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Joseph R. McCarthy R
Herbert Brownell
McCarthy
White House
Brownell
Executive Branch
India
Fisenhower
Columbia
Waldorf Astoria
University
James C. Hagerty
Banks Closures On Jefferson Davis Birthday in City County
On June 3 1954 a legal holiday Jefferson Davis Birthday banks across the city and county will be closed. Institutions listed include First National Bank Harrisonburg Rockingham National Bank Harrisonburg The National Bank Harrison The Sisters Bank Bridgewater Bank National Bank Broadway Farmers and Merchants Bank Timberville Virginia.
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Jefferson Davis
First National Bank
Harrisonburg
Rockingham National Bank
the National Bank
the Sisters Bank
Bridgewater
Eank National Bank
Broadway
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Timberville
United Wool Growers to Close for Hunter E. Driver Death
United Wool Growers will close this afternoon due to the death of Hunter E. Driver. The company will resume operations afterward.
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United Wool Growers
Hunter E. Driver
Grove Furniture Clearance Sale Continues at Grove Co
Grove Furniture Co on North Main extends a clearance event offering up to fifty percent off. The sale at 45:28: 6,:1-d4e runs as a continuing promotion with emphasis on reduced prices and inventory clearout.
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GROVE
Grove Furniture Co
N. Main
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Staunton Livestock Market
Staunton
Joseph News
RED Knights
Tonite
Main St
Southern Presbyterian Church For Uniting
Red River Delta
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