Stock Market Dips on Suez Canal Tension
New York stocks fell sharply in forenoon trading as tension over the Suez Canal heightened fears of war. International oils led the declines while European markets, closed for a bank holiday, watched from the sidelines. By 3 p.m. a general recovery was reported and some stocks held firmer prices.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Suez Canal
Cener
London
John Cussen
White-Weld and Co
Cussen
Fellowship Rally Opens Tomorrow At Local Church
The Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship rally begins at 8 p m tomorrow at the Church of Christ on Valley Avenue host minister Nathan Williamson will greet attendees Robert Neal who led a 1952 local church meeting leads the rally Opening address The Destiny of the Church will be given by Paul Bajko head of Missionary Training at Eastern Christian Institute Orange New Jersey The institute supports gospel work among Americans and foreign groups on the Eastern Coast aiding churches in Poland Belgium and Germany translating and publishing materials and sending aid to ministers and poor Christian families
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Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship
Church of Christ
Valley Avenue
Nathan Williamson
Minster
Robert Neal
Paul Bajko
Eastern Christian Institute
Orange
New Jersey
the Institute
Churches of Christ
Poland
Belgium
Germany
Explosion at Olin- Mathieson plant kills two in Niagara Falls
Two persons died in a massive blast at an Olin- Mathieson Chemical Corp plant in Niagara Falls. At least 20 others were injured as ambulances and fire crews rushed to the scene before noon. Police said the number of workers inside was unclear and reporters were barred from entry.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Olin- Mathieson Chemical Corp
Kinzie Accepts Call to Calvary Baptist Church
The Rev. John Kinzie resigns as Louisa Baptist Church pastor after four years and accepts a call to Calvary Baptist Church. He previously led Elk Creek and Berea Baptist Churches part time until May 1955 and has pastored in Augusta and Botetourt counties. He is a Roanoke College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate.
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John Kinzie
Louisa Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Kinzie
Louisa Church
Elk Creek
Berea
Roanoke Dolge
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Augusta
Botetourt
Stassen Criticizes Nixon As Weak With Key Voter Groups
Harold E. O. Stassen charged Vice President Nixon shows evident weaknesses as a vote-getter among labor, minority and independent groups. He urged open contest for the Republican ticket, naming Gov. Christian Herter and mentally weighing Gov. Arthur Langlie as possible options, with Missouri delegate Sonn J. Schroeder added to the opposition list. He said Eisenhower favors an open convention and that San Francisco in August could decide the matter.
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Washington
Harold E.O
Stassen
Nixon
Republican National Committee
Eisenhower
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Herter
Arthur Langlie
San Francisco
Sheriff Stops Film At Drive In Over Objection
Waco Texas Sheriff C C Maxey ordered a drive in film cut off during a showing after objecting to a scene he called inappropriate for children. He said no censor board was necessary as he demanded the film stop immediately.
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Waco
Tex
C. C. Maxey
Maxey
Dallas
Seven Prisoners Not Slippery Enough To Avoid Capture
Seven inmates escaped Orange County Jail by soaping up and squeezing through a 10 by 16 inch ventilator shaft after climbing to the roof. They descended via a mattress-cover rope but were recaptured shortly after.
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Santana
Calif
Orange County
C. L. Cathright
Travel Clerk Reacts as Moses Lake Man Requests Round Trip
A Spokane travel agency clerk reacted to a request from Richard P. Penhallurick of Moses Lake Washington for a round trip ticket. The report notes the surprising nature of the inquiry and the clerk’s reaction during the dialogue.
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Spokane, Wash
Spokane
Richard P. Penhallurick
Moses Lake
Wesh
Red China Ends Ban on Visits By U S Newsmen
Red China lifted a seven year ban on American reporters visiting the mainland. Peiping authorized visas for 15 correspondents from major U S outlets. Names include John Roderick AP Gordon Walker CSM Robert Martin USNWR James Robinson NBC and Dan Kurzman McGraw Hill.
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Hong Kong
China Today
Peiping
AFP
Red China
Moscow
Sumchon
John Roderick
Associated Press
Gordon Walker
The
Christian Science Monitor
Robert Martin
U. S. News and World Report
James Robinson
National Broadcasting Co
Dan Kurzman
McGraw- Hill Publishing Co
Aviation show at Winchester features parachute jump and toy gliders
Richard Dove and Skip Reedy led senior stunt contests while Richard Hodder and Ralph Sonntag showcased Hobby Headquarters in Washington. Fred Ritch chaired the event and flew twice dropping miniature gliders for children, with 150 toys released. Carl Haines headed the aviation committee of the Winchester Exchange Club as Courtney Bennington and Henry Bush assisted.
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Richard Dove
Skip Reedy
Richard Hodder
Washington, D.C
Ralph Sonntag
Bill Mon- Speed
Russ Brown
Richard Hoffman, Jr
Andrew Oliveri
Henry Pasouet
Ralph White
Bill Barker
Wilson Bowles
Hockman
Fred Ritch
Carl Haines
Winchester Exchange Club
Ritch
Courtney Bennington
Henry Bush
William Fraula
Wally Hankin
Penhallurick Pays with Mixed Dollar Bills for Scotland Ticket
At a travel agency a man named Penhallurick bought a ticket to Scotland and laid out 100 two dollar bills and 110 one dollar bills on the desk. One of his sons explained the preference, noting the father has long favored two dollar bills and keeps some on hand.
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Scotland
Penhallurick
Democratic debate shifts amid Suez tensions and health talk
Harriman faulted moderation in Stevenson bid while Kefauver supporters urged VP nomination. Mansfield and Neuberger urged dropping health debates as Coleman eyed civil rights plank. In Cairo talks, Chamoun warned of Western mistrust. Iraq Syria and Jordan pledged Arab support for Egypt nationalization. Western powers draft a multinational Suez authority with toll revenues to Egypt and creditors.
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Chicago
Paul Butler
Eisenhower
J. P. Coleman
Mississippi
Iraq
Britain
Nuri Said
Baghdad
London
Egypt
Syria
Sabri Assali Woould
Cairo
Damascus
Suez Canal
Jordan
Yemen
Nasser
Suez Authority
School's Out Sparks Neighborhood Alarm Over Street Proximity
Parents fear increased traffic and safety risks as children roam near busy streets at all hours. Local officials urge caution and community watchdog efforts to protect students during after school hours.
Guard Training In Second Week At Indiantown Gap
The 29th National Guard Division from Maryland and Virginia began the second week of summer training at Indiantown Gap Pa Rain delayed one day of in the field tactical training The 116th Virginia and 175th Baltimore regiments planned a multi day bivouac on the 17 000 acre base The 115th Infantry trained at rifle and machine gun ranges as artillery crews practiced 105 and 155 mm guns Under Maj Gen Henry C Evans Baltimore the division commander field exercises begin tomorrow as Operation Dixie III runs as a round the clock map training program.
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Indiantown Gap
Henry C. Evans
Baltimore
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Akram Hourani
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York County
Peter Pan Children’s Shop
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Macy’s
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James L. Hockman
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