Desegregation Pressures End Storer College's Liberal Arts Era
Harpers Ferry West Virginia faces the end of Storer College under a 1955 56 suspension plan. President A E Terrell proposes converting the campus to house delinquent and maladjusted children, aiming to preserve the 30 acre site and keep the plant in use while meeting founders' aims to aid underprivileged youth. The college, historically non segregated, hosts 88 students this year after past enrollments peaked during WWII and GI returns amid heavy debt and a tight budget. The move comes as desegregation expands in West Virginia and state funding is cut, pressing a drastic reimagining of Storer's mission.
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Betty Sullivan
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Small Storer College
United States
Storer
A. E. Terrell
Terrell
Howard University
Washington
West Virginia College
American Baptist Convention
West Virg
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Shenandoah
Abraham Lincoln
Robert &. Lee
Judges of the People's Court to Assume 24 Hour Duty
Governor seeks AG opinion on Montgomery County changes. Attorney General says Section 92B transfers criminal jurisdiction from Justices of the Peace to People's Court Judges, rendering Justices as Committing Magistrates obsolete. Hyde urges a special legislative session before February 1956 to fix the situation.
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People’s Court
Montgomery County
Justices of the Peace
Montgomery County Council
Women’s Clubs visit Health Department tour May meeting
Jug Bridge Home makers Club attended a service at Calvary Methodist Church on May 18 in observance of National Home Demonstration Week. May 11 meeting at Winchester Hall followed by a tour of Health Department departments led by Nellie Smith. Mrs. Hamilton presided. 14 members and one visitor attended. director’s report by Mrs. Russell Michael. Short Course at University of Maryland June 13 to 18 highlighted. members urged to attend. Club voted to contribute to International Farm Youth Exchange for a delegate to France.
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Jug Bridge Club
Jug Bridge Homeimakers Club
Calvary Methodist Church
Health Devt
Winchester Hall
Nellie Smith
Health Dept
Otur
Harry Hamilton
Clarke Toms
Russell Michael
University of Maryland
International Farm Youth Exchange
France
No Trial Magistrates 45 Days Hyde Says
Montgomery County no longer has Justices of the Peace sitting as Committing Magistrates. Maryland Attorney General Mary land's opinion states the People's Court in Montgomery County has exclusive criminal jurisdiction. Hyde noted two People's Court judges must handle all committing and trial work for the county.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
DeWitt S. Hyde
R. Md
People's Court
Hyde
Ulke Tudee
Guy Generelting
New Market
Harry Hamilton
North
Jefferson Street
Drates
People’s Jr
Nick Vaciliou
Tufttees
Rockefeller Center
New York City
First Death Reported in Typhoid Epidemic in Hagen
In Hagen Germany May 22 the first death in West Germany's typhoid outbreak was reported. The 60 year old woman died as cases rose to 420 with the epidemic centered in Hagen and nearby Ruhr communities. An emergency hospital of 159 beds will open, and a 95 bed hospital is planned in Cevelsberg as schools close and events are canceled. The cause is suspected a contaminated well at a dairy plant pending further investigation. Princess Margaret’s visit to the 2nd Hussars in Iserlohn was canceled.
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Hagen
Germany
West Germany
Ruhr
Sta
German Red Cross
Cevelsberg
Vlagen Off
Here
Britain
Princess Margaret
2Rd Hussars
Iserlohn
Potatoes Channel 12 Percent to Chip Making
About twelve percent of the U.S. potato crop is processed into potato chips, a figure reflecting the share diverted from fresh market use. The statistic highlights the chip industry's reliance on potatoes and its impact on overall production.
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U.S
Dockworkers Strike Grips London During Election Week
London May 22 The first of Britain s two election week strikes nears a deadline with no settlement. Prime Minister Eden spoke with Labor Minister Sir Walter Monckton as ship traffic risked a shutdown. NASDL leaders announced a walkout and pickets at four major ports including London Liverpool Manchester and Hull starting tomorrow.
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London
Britain
Eden
Walter Monckton
National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union
NASDL
Liverpool
Manchester
Hull
Criticism of Washington Program by U S Senate Figures
A fragment notes U S Senator Lindon Johnson of Texas criticizing a Washington program. The terse item hints at partisan or policy dispute but provides minimal context or detail about the program, dates, or positions.
Eisenhower Era Dock Workers Strike Amid Trade Tensions
Report notes dock workers walk off at four major British ports on the eve of an election amid an interchange dispute. The strike impacts farm-to-market movement and shipping as London debates bonds and export policy. Authorities urge continued operations where possible.
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Eisenhower
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D-lex
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Eves
Walter Snow
Ritchie Finance Corporation
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Better Homes Equipment CO
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Until
P.M
Penney
Lai
Penney’s Family Store
Sou
Nation
Percale Pastel
Chrysler
Chreysler
Ted
Haysler
Roney Motor CO
Cumadg
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Rockville
Westminster
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