Last Union Army Veteran Dies at 109
Albert Woolson, the last Union Army veteran of the Civil War, died at age 109 in Duluth Minnesota. The Grand Army of the Republic loses its last surviving member as the nation mourns the passing of the old drummer boy who once feared his first battle.
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Duluth
Minn
Albert Woolson
Grand Army of the Republic
Woolson
Co. Co
Minnesota Heavy Artillery
Lincoln
South
GAR
Three Civil War Survivors Remain Confederate Veterans
Duluth Minnesota reports the death of Albert Woolson leaving three Civil War veterans living as Confederate forces: W. W. Williams 113 of Franklin Texas John Salling 109 of Slant Virginia and William A. Lundy 108 of Laurel Hill Florida.
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Duluth
Minn
Albert Woolson
W. W. Williams
Franklin
Texas
John Salling
Slant
Battle Sees No Bolt at Convention As Southern Leaders Unite
Former Virginia Gov John S Battle says the Southern solidarity conference in Atlanta reduces the chance of a Dixie bolt at the Democratic National Convention. He notes the policy declaration aims to work within the party for a civil rights plank and praises harmony among southern leaders including Jesse Dillon.
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Richmond
Virginia
John S. Battle
Southern Solidarity
Atlanta
Battle
National Party
South
Revolver Stolen From Two Service Stations Reported
Currency totaling about 109 dollars and a .38 revolver were taken in two robberies. Seaman & Johnson's service station on U S Rt 11 north of Middletown was entered through a rear window with about 67 dollars and a .38 revolver stolen. King's service station at Stephens City was also entered via rear window with about 42 dollars taken. Police believe the same person or group may be involved and the case is under continued investigation.
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J. W. Detrick
Seaman & Johnson
U. S. Rt. 11
Middletown
King’s
Stephens City
Sarah Fire CO
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Loryn M. Crabbill
Southern Solidarity Conference Unites Behind Principles
Democratic leaders from 11 Southern states unanimously approved a statement of principles to foster unity at the Democratic National Convention. The move aims to craft a platform acceptable to the South and the nation while signaling limited openness to civil rights debate. Bell and Wallace signaled resistance to a strong civil rights plank.
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Atlanta
Princess Grace Expecting Baby In February
Princess Grace of Monaco is due to have a baby in February, palace officials announced. Grace Kelly, former Philadelphia actress, married Prince Rainier III in 1956.
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Princess Grace
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Grace
Grace Kelly
Philadelphia
Prince Rainier III of
114 on Staffs of City Schools This Year
The Frederick County public schools show a staff of 114 for the 1956-57 year with 18 new members not on last year’s roster. Most newcomers are new to the local system while a few return after an absence.
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Frederick County
Tor Public Schools
Legion Installs New Commander at Conrad Hoover Post 21
Daniel T. Grimes was installed as commander of Conrad Hoover Post 21, American Legion, in a ceremony at Lions Shelter Senseng Park. Installing officer Jake Hamman of Strasburg presided as Grimes succeeds Ralph Cain and takes charge along with a slate of newly installed officers and executive committee members.
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Daniel T. Grimes
Conrad Hoover
American Legion
Lions Shelter
Senseng Park
Jake Hamman
Strasburg
Seventh District
Mr. Grimes
Ralph Cain
Frederick M. Donica
Eli A. Garber
Ozias D. Ritter
Lawrence M. Bell
Cassell Biggs
Roy B. Wickes, Jr
Charles A. Dorton, Jr
Upton L. Snider
Cecil Painter
J. Clayton Cochran, Jr
John F. Hoover
Edward G. Shanholtz
Melvin J. Patton
Delbert E. Sibert
Grimes
Handley School
Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground
4Th Ordnance Company
Fort Bragg
N. C
Ordnance School
Kirk Douglas Sues Disney For 415000
Kirk Douglas sues Walt Disney for 415000 claiming privacy rights violation over films of him riding Disney miniature train taken during a social visit to the Disney home on April 4. ABC network sponsors and ad agencies named as defendants.
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Los Angeles
Kirk Douglas
Walt Disney
Disney
Douglas
ABC Network
New Social Security Bill Signed by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower signed a bill lowering the retirement age for women to 62 and creating federal payments for workers disabled at 50 or older. The measure expands coverage to lawyers and other professions, raises Social Security taxes next Jan 1, and adds state grants to aid needy aged blind and disabled plus dependent children.
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Washington (P
Eisenhower
Congress
Puller Says Marine Corps Regrets McKeon Court-Martial
Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Puller told a seven man Marine court martial that the Marine Corps regrets ordering the trial of S. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon. McKeon led a recruits night march into a tidal marsh where six drowned. he faces involuntary manslaughter and other charges.
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Parahis Island
8S. C
Lewis B
Chesty) Puller
Marine Corps
Matthew C. McKeon
McKeon
Puller
Worcester
Mass
World powers map plan for international Suez conference
London reports Britain France and the United States moving toward an international conference to control the Suez Canal amid Egyptian nationalization. Eden accuses Nasser of broken faith while warning of possible military action if negotiations fail. Dulles Lloyd and Pineau push for an accord, with Egypt and Soviet inclusion uncertain.
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Britain
France
United States
Suez Canal
Eden
Gamal Abdel Nasser
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Transport Ministry
Toulon
Nasser
U.S
State Dulles
Selwyn Lloyd
Christian Pineau
Egypt
Soviet
Russia
Commons
Aswan
Labor Party
Hugh Gaitskell
Dulles
Lloyd
Pineau
Rainfall 7.82 Inches July Marked Wettest Since 1944
The Winchester area recorded July precipitation of 7.82 inches, the wettest since 1944, with temperatures ranging from 97 on July 2 to 54 on July 31. The month ran about two degrees cooler than the 36 year average, and June was notably dry at 2.06 inches.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
R. E. Perrine Dies in New Jersey at 72
Raymond E. Perrine, 72, Winchester attorney, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday in Fitkin Hospital Asbury Park New Jersey. He practiced law in Winchester since 1922 and was a member of the Winchester and American Bar Associations. He was born June 20 1884 in Jersey City. Survived by three sons, a sister, and a stepson, funeral set for Saturday with Mt Hebron Cemetery burial. Body to Jones Funeral Home.
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Raymond E. Perrine
Winchester
Fitkin Hospital
Asbury Park
N. J
Perrine
Winchester and American Bar Association
Jersey City
Isaac M. Perrine
Norbin Phillips
Washington
Mt. Hebron
Jones Funeral Home
Agreement Averts Aluminum Strike in Pittsburgh
A last minute three year no strike contract averts a strike by 15 000 Aluminum Workers International Union members at nine Alcoa plants. ratification by local unions is due by Aug 9. Edward Stahl called his signature a recommendation. Negotiations continue at Richmond Va as USW keeps pressure on Alcoa and Reynolds.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Workers International Union
Aluminum Co. of America
Edward Stahl
AWIU
Reynolds Metal Co
Richmond
United Steelworkers
Alcoa
Reynolds Company
USW
Virginia Forecast and Local Real Estate Notice
The Virginia forecast calls for fair conditions in the north with showers in the southwest and south tonight, low 60s to mid 60s in the west and north, 65 to 68 in the southeast. Friday should be mostly fair with a risk of showers in the far southwest, highs 78 to 85. Ruth C Crum named associate broker with Bryan Stotler Realtor at 318 S Loudoun St Winchester.
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Winchester
Ruth C. Crum
Bryan Stotler
S. Loudoun St
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