Illinois primary tests Stevenson prestige in Democratic race
Adlai Stevenson seeks a strong Illinois showing as the Democratic presidential hopeful faces a primary against no active foe in Illinois while Estes Kefauver campaigns in New Jersey. Kefauver also targets write-in support and prepares for Maryland and New Jersey contests.
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Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Sen
Estes Kefauver
New Jersey
Stevenson
Kefauver
Minnesota
Eisenhower
Tennessee
Ilinois
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Cumberland
District of Columbia
Jersey City
Maryland
Hiker aborts Derby bid after blisters halt long walk
Clarence Woody Woodring, 51, of Rouzerville Pa, quits a plan to walk from his home to Louisville Ky for the Kentucky Derby after four blisters on each foot slow him near Winchester. He loses a $200 bet to William A. Smith, also of Rouzerville, who stays rich.
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Derby
Clarence Woody Woodring
Hagerstown
Woodring
Winchester
William A. Smith
Rouzerville
Alcohol and Gas Don’t Mix Stay Alive in ’56
Local accident report highlights dangers of using alcohol around gasoline and vehicles. Frederick Clarke, aged 55 to 65, died in a fatal incident connected to improper handling of fuel and intoxication in the city. Officials urge safety measures to prevent similar deaths.
President urges quick approval of Power for Peace program
President Eisenhower pressed Congress to approve a six point plan to attract more U S youth to military careers. He cited Secretary Wilson on the costs of training replacements and the need to raise leadership and experience in the armed forces to strengthen power for peace. Wilson endorsed the view and Eisenhower urged rapid action for both enlisted and officer ranks.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
U. S
Nixon
House
Rayburn
Congress
Defense
Wilson
VFW Names Kerns Post Commander
Earl Kerns was elected commander of VFW Post 2123 at a night meeting at the post home on Piccadilly St. George Taylor was succeeded as quartermaster, with officers named including Harry Lake and Marshall Kremer. Fifteen new members were introduced and plans were set for a May carnival to raise funds for the building.
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Earl Kerns
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Piccadilly St
George Taylor
Harry Lake
Marshall Kremer
Raleigh Easter
Eugene Adams
Robert Bradford
Wilbur Sellers
Elmer Lauck
John Anderson
Jerome Shubitowski
Harrison Attacks Eisenhower Civil Rights Proposals
Rep. Harrison of Virginia denounces President Eisenhower’s civil rights plan as surrender to the NAACP. He likens the program to a gestapo move depriving the South of due process and says it aims at cruel subjugation through Washington harassment.
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Washington
Harrison
D-Va
Eisenhower
National Assn
South
Truman
Local High Schools Prepare 264 Graduates in Early June
A total of 264 students from five local high schools are candidates for graduation. James Wood leads with 123 graduates on June 1 at 8 p.m. Clarke County High School lists 53 graduates on June 6 at 8 p.m. Johnson-Williams has 5 graduates the same day at 8 p.m. Douglas High School graduates 16 students on June 7 at 8 p.m. Handley closes with 67 graduates on June 8 at 8 p.m.
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James Wood
Paul Beable
Clarke County
Johnson- Williams School
Douglas High School
Handley
Dulles Briefs Leaders on Possible US Middle East Action
Secretary of State Dulles warned congressional leaders of a possible administration request for U.S. forces in the Middle East if acute danger develops. He briefed 14 lawmakers in the State Department, stressing the Gaza fighting and noting the situation remains fluid and review constant.
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Dulles
U.S
Middle East
Washington
Congressional
House
Republican
Martin
Mass
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
State Department
Map Room
Gaza
Gama Abdel Nasser
Augusta
White House
Knowland
Calif
United States
Rayburn
Dtex
Johnson
Texas
Frederick County Supervisors Name Road Viewers and Approve Subdivisions
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors named road viewers J L Hershman Sloan Wolfe Ray Rinker Carroll Solenberger and J L Jolliffe and ordered a report on April 17 at 10 am. C W Pranks was appointed to the Planning Commission with a term starting immediately. A residents petition opposed zoning along Senseny Road from Winchester city limits to State Route 656. Subdivision plats for James R Wilkins Shawnee District and Ed Molden Kernstown were approved. The board also approved a deed of dedication for two lots on Jordan Springs Road.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
County Planning Commission
Senseny Road
J L. Hershman
Sloan Wolfe
Ray Rinker
Carroll Solenberger
J. L. Jolliffe
County Court House
C. W. Pranks
Planning Commission
Winchester
James R. Wilkins
Shawnee
Ed Molden
Kernstown
C. M. Rosenberger
Jordan Springs Road
C. W
Night march blamed for four drownings at Parris Island
Marine sergeant says he ordered a night march to teach discipline as five recruits drowned and another went missing in a swamp near the Parris Island base. Gen. Randolph Pate called the march unusual and unscheduled, with an inquiry underway.
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Parris Island
S. C
Matthew C. McKeon
Worcester
Mass
Jeremiah Collins
Newark
N. J
Randolph Pate
Marine Corps
McKeon
Pate
Joseph C. Burger
Gen. Pate
Burger
Middletown Leaders File for Re election in City Race
Mayor David K Muntzing and all six Middletown Town Council members filed today for re election. Elected in 1954 were Muntzing Councilmen William Shull and Walter Mc Cauley. Filing by others includes W B Little G W Borden T W Sperry and T A Sperry. Deadline is midnight April 13 for a June 12 election.
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Middletown
David K. Muntzing
Muntzing
William Shull
Walter McCauley
W. B Little
G W. Borden
T. W. Sperry
T A Sperry
A Plea for the Apple from a German Text
A Brooklyn physician renders a German writer's plea praising apples as a versatile remedy. It claims apples aid brain function, liver action, sleep, mouth disinfection, kidney secretion, and digestion while preventing throat diseases. The text also notes apples as a strong antidote for alcohol and opium cravings.
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Brooklyn
Winchester girls named to Queen Shenandoah Court
Frederick County announces Laura Mimi MacArthur of Winchester as Miss Shenandoah elect for the Queen Shenandoah Festival on April 26 27. Nancy Esther Malone of Route 4 Winchester represents Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music and is editor in chief of Arrowhead a Shenandoah sophomore and cheerleader.
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Winchester
Brantley
Ala
Salem
Norfolk
Laura “Mimi” MacArthur
Nancy Esther Malone
J. H. Malone
Route 4
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Dayton
Queen's Court
James Wood
Shenandoah College
Arrowhead
Y.W.C.A
Dramatic Club
Colgate Darden Named State Minister for 29th Festival
Colgate W. Darden Jr. former Virginia governor and UVA president will be Minister of State at the Apple Blossom Festival coronation of Laura Mimi Mac Arthur on April 26 at Handley Bowl. The Mass Meeting for Democrats from Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties is set for April 12 at 8 p.m. in Frederick County Court House to organize support for Democratic nominees. Publicity Committee notice.
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Winchester Star
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Mary Hardesty
Clarke County
Helen Tharp
Frances Kanode
Eft
Winchester-Frederick
Christine Aikens
Hardesty
Kanode
Virginia
Aikens
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Commonwealth
University of Virginia
Laura “Mimi’’ MacArthur
Ralph Hardy
Columbia University
Christ Church College
Oxford University
Darden
College of Willam and Mary
United States Congress
United States
United Nations
Frederick County Court House
Clearbrook Fire Company Reelects All Officers
Clearbrook Fire Company re elected all officers at the annual meeting at the fire hall. The Auxiliary planned the June 27 yard party and Stonewall School grounds auction. Re elected: W. H. Lawrence Jr president, Walker McC Bond vice president, D. K. Russell secretary, Claude Gore treasurer. William Boden re elected Fire Chief. Directors whose terms expired and re elected include FE Earl Shade D. K. Russell Fred Duncan Walter Anderson and W H Lawrence Jr. Continuing directors: Henry Cline William Boden Grover Teets Huwett Leight Gordon Armel John Smith Claude Gore. Five new members inducted: Mrs Ora M Fleck Mrs Amos Prince Mrs Harvey Tharp Mrs Bert Abrell and Donald Carter.
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Clearbrook Fire Company
Stonewall
W. H. Lawrence
Walker McC. Bond
D. K. Russell
Claude Gore
William Boden
Earl Shade
Fred Duncan
Walter Anderson
W H. Lawrence
Henry Cline
Grover Teets
Huwett Leight
Gordon Armel
John Smith
Walker Bond
John Jolliffe
Corvine Cather
Ora M Fleck
Amos Prince
Harvey Tharp
Bert Abrell
Donald Carter
No Fresh Word As Searchers Comb River For Body
Rescue teams scoured Shenandoah River near Edinburg for Byron Bowman after his small boat capsized in water hazards near the dam. Three Winchester men were dumped into the river when their boat hit barbed wire, with two escaping and De Haven pulled from the cold water. Bowman disappeared beneath the surface as help arrived. A rummage sale at 111 West Boscawen Street benefits Cork Street Christian Church runs Friday evening and Saturday morning.
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Shenandoah River
Edinburg
Byron Bowman
Winchester
Stewart de Haven
Lee Holler
Tommy Wolfe
Holler
Wolfe
DeHaven
Bowman
W. Boscawen St
Cork St. Christian Church
U N Secretary General launches Palestine peace mission
Dag Hammarskjold began an on the spot peace mission in the Middle East by landing at Lydda Airport and meeting Maj. Gen. Burns. He planned talks in Cairo with Egyptian Premier Nasser and later visits to Damascus and other capitals as violence continued around Gaza and southern Israel.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Palestine
Hammarskjold
Lydda
E. L. M. Burns
U. N. Palestine Truce Commission
Burns
Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
U.N
Damascus
Syria
Hussein
Jordan
Shukri Kuwaily
Abdel Hakim Amer
Egyptian Heid Gaza Strip
Fedayeen
Virginia Weather Outlook April 11 15
Cloudy with rain likely tonight spreading northeast by morning. Wednesday remains cloudy and cool with possible rain ending in the west. Temperatures will run 3 to 6 degrees below normal with half to one inch of precipitation. Mars rises early Tuesday. Regular fire company meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm.
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Virginia
Winchester
Mars
The
Round Hill Community Fire Company
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U. N. Truce Supervision
Edson Burns
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Loning
Robert O'Neal
Corporation Court
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Whitacre
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Miss Malone
Colgate Darden
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