Soviets Agree to Talks on Germany but Differ on Agenda
In Moscow the Soviet Union expressed readiness for Big Four discussions on Germany but objected to Western plans. officials indicated the note covered elections and a unified Germany with free all-German elections as part of a settlement. The message followed statements from Western departments about differing drafts and agendas.
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Germany
Moscow
Besion
Fortion
THC
W Department
Premier and Six Top Leaders Attend Session
Delegates cheer Malenkov at the Supreme Soviet opening as Premier sits beside Foreign Minister Vatete and other leaders. The council of Nationalities plans a later meeting to assess the Supreme Soviet since its last session in March. The budget discussion follows a joint session.
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Malenkov
Supreme Soviet
Vatete
Union
Council of Nationalities
Stalin
Nikolai Bulganin
Defense
A. I. Mikoyan
Moscow
China
37 East German Soldiers Flee to the West
Thirty seven East German soldiers and policemen deserted to West Berlin in the second largest mass flight this year. The group included an officer from the people’s police and followed a June revolt. The exodus comes as the East German regime faces travel ban protests and a muted response to a U S aid offer to release frozen funds.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Food People
Sol
Ger
United States
Norfolk Beauty Crowned Miss Virginia of 1953
A Norfolk contestant won Miss Virginia 1953 after a field of 16 17 entrants. Patricia Miller Givens Barba Missy Lou Sykes Hanover and others made the final five. Edna Long of Richmond crowned the new titleholder assisted by State Treasurer Jesse W Dill on the eve of the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City.
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Norfolk
Atlantic City
Virginia
Edna Long
Richmond
Jesse W. Dillon
Gov. Battle
Patricia Miller Givens
Barba
Missy Lou Sykes
Hanover Dee
Miss Miller
Miss Wilkins
Bataan Death March Survivor Freed by Reds
A Bataan Death March survivor was freed by Communist forces after World War II. He left the Army, re enlisted, and served in Korea with the 26th Division. He was wounded, recovered, moved to the front, and was captured on January 3, 1951.
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Bataan
Pounds
Korea
Boyce Okays $10,000 Bond for Water System
Town of Boyce votes 34 to 11 in favor of a 10 thousand dollar bond for a water system reservoir project. Officials at the election included Mrs Mary E Locke and Rev Lucas La E Kephart as judges and Mrs Laura Copenhaver and Mrs Mayde serving.
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Boyce
Chesel
Mary E. Locke
Lucas la E Kephart
Laura Copenhaver
Mayde
Wrecking and Paving Projects Choke Local Traffic
Police report heavy traffic delays caused by wrecking and paving work in progress. Officials warn drivers to seek alternate routes as crews repair streets and utilities near 27 North Street amid ongoing construction activity.
Dulles and Rhee Map Talks on Korea Conference Topics
Secretary Dulles and President Rhee met for 1 hour 50 minutes to discuss topics for the proposed Korea armistice conference. Dulles conveyed an oral message from the President and set the time for the next briefing at 10 am Thursday. The talks focused on unification and securing lasting peace under the Korean truce terms.
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Bly
Meeing Gees
Rhee Dulles
Goss
Tim
Are Istice
United States
South Korea
Dulles
Dougherty Quits As Civilian Defense Director in Clarke
In July 1962 Bill Garrard reports Dougherty resigns from the post of civilian defense director in Clarke as the Air Defense Command calls for a new establishment and leadership change.
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Dougherty
Clarke
Air Defense Command
Eee A
Six New Polio Cases in State Reported
Virginia reports six new poliomyelitis cases raising the year total to 306. Grayson County and two other locations are among the affected areas as the state health department tracks the outbreak.
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Richmond
Virginia
Grayson
Liberated Americans Reunite After Korea Prison Camp Release
About 70 American war captives and 330 Allied prisoners were freed in the first day of the exchange, with cheers and homeward optimism. Pentagon and State Department officials commented as 400 Allied prisoners returned, including 250 British and 127 others, while Chinese detainees were sent back separately. Soldiers greeted by crowds cried and smiled as they headed home.
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George A. McArtahur Panmunjom
Washington
Pentagon
State Department
Verdict Expected In Assault Case Late This Evening
Testimony in the Kenneth Pugh case from Winchester on June 7 rape of a 15 year old Romney Virginian woman neared the midway point at 1 pm with a verdict anticipated tonight. Prosecutors allege force and violence while the defense argues lack of proof. A second suspect, Robert Campbell, faces a similar charge and is to stand trial on August 24.
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Kenneth Pugh
Winchester
Romney
W. Va
Robert Campbell
Campbell
Pugh
Commoneneiwsterney
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
the Commonwealth
Les
Sucy
Berryville Council Enacts Ordinances To Curb Peddlers
Berryville council passes measures to curb itinerant salesmen and peddlers. Solicitors and merchants must obtain a one day permit from the Town Treasurer, listing names, items sold, and vendor details, or face trespass action on the property.
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Berryville
Ing
Dogs Shot After Raid On Clarke Sheep Flock
Berryville reports two hound dogs killed after raiding a 178 head Clarke County sheep flock owned by County Supervisor William B. Claggett and J. M. H. Clagett. Dogs attacked and killed two sheep outright and injured many others before being fired upon. one hound was killed, another escaped. The incident occurred on a 30 acre pasture near Spr Parm along a highway.
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Clarke
Berryville
William B. Claggett
J. M. H. Clagett
Cota
Spr Parm
Claggett
Ates
Ees
U.S. Battle Casualty Count Rises to 141 705 in Korea
Washington reports 141 705 U S battle casualties today from Korea fighting that ended nine days ago. The Pentagon says figures reflect notifications sent to families through last Friday and may undercount those killed wounded or missing before the armistice.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Pentagon
Cote Ey
Elk Initiation Tonight At Eight
F C Elk initiation is set for this evening at 8 oclock with BAILEY, BE. listed among attendees. The event details remain sparse in the notice.
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Bailey, BE
Winchester Aviation Day Sets Sunday
Winchester plans an aviation day to promote civil aviation and educate the public about the Civil Air Patrol. The event will feature a delayed base show with a six thousand word? emphasis and a national air races reference in Detroit. Fifteen thousand handbills will be air-dropped over the area, with a Sunday 1 p.m. handbill return drawing for donated awards at the airport.
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Civil Air Waw
Civil Air Patrol
Mer U
Detroit
Michigan
Schecter
Arve
Nic Sare
Termone
Search Underway For Survivors Of Bomber Plunge
A RB36 bomber with 23 men plunged into the North Atlantic. Fourteen hours later four survivors were spotted and a fifth man seemed aboard a merchant ship. American and British ships and seaplanes converged on the 300 mile west of Northern England area as dusk fell.
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North Atlantic
Ant
Sea
Waccamew
Tenacious
England
Prestwick
Scotland
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