Pupil Placement Board Prepares to Persist Amid Legal Challenges
The Virginia Pupil Placement Board says it will continue operating despite rulings that the act may be unconstitutional. It notes it is not an enforcement agency and will heed court decisions via local officials and counsel. The board has processed over 100000 applications across 85 divisions since Dec 29, 1956.
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Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk District Federal Court
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
John Paul
Charlottesville
Syria Increases Dependence on Soviets Through Aid Pact
Western diplomats in Cairo report Syria has deepened ties with the Soviet Union after Moscow offered technical and economic aid and allowed postponement of arms payments. The talks involved Syria's Defense Minister Khaled el Azem and Gen. Tewfik Nizam el Din. Officials quoted put aid at 65 to 100 million dollars.
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Cairo
Syria
Soviet Union
Russia
Red Bloc
Moscow
Khaled el Azem
Tewfik Nizam el Din
Nasser
Egypt
Escaped Convict Returns to Camp Near Stephens City
A 24 year old Black man named Robert Harris who escaped yesterday from State Route 641 work detail near Stephens City returned voluntarily to State Road Camp 7 White Post this morning at about 5 am. Police and county authorities were alerted after a car was seen at the camp site around 2 am and again at 5 am. Harris had been sentenced from Norfolk to 11 years for automobile larceny.
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White Post
Robert Harris
Stephens City
Harris
Norfolk
Jay's Boys and Girls Shop Shoe and Dress Sale Ad
An advertisement for Jay's Shop at 160 N Loudoun St lists discounts on dresses skirts and clothing for boys and girls. Prices show items reduced from typical ranges to 1 to 5 dollars with various sale tags and time window.
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Jay's Boys
N. Loudoun St
Eisenhower Wilson budget disagreement denied by both sides
Washington The White House and Secretary of Defense Wilson denied reports of a rift over a Hoover Commission budget plan for year to year appropriations. Wilson called the accounts misinterpretations and Hagerty said there was no difference of opinion.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Hoover Commission
Congress
House Appropriations
Subcommittee
Hagerty
Water Tie-in Due At Middletown
Middletown Mayor David K. Muntzing told the Town Council the Winchester water tie-in materials have arrived and the connection will occur soon. Council voted to apply this year’s state payment to bond debt, and sought bids to install a fire hydrant under the Church Street water tank and a valve to cut off the intake. The town plans to paint the Town Hall structure, with cost shared 50-50 with Marsh Run Lodge of Odd Fellows.
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Middletown
David K. Muntzing
Winchester
Shenandoah River
ABC
Church Street
Town Hall
Marsh Run
Walter B. Little
William B. Shull
T. W. Sperry
Walter G. McCauley
Esther Kline
Margaret Hanshaw
Democrats Plan Mass Meeting Here August 15
The Democratic City Committee announces a mass meeting in the Corporation Court Room at City Hall on Thursday August 15 at 8 p m to elect a new two year committee. They also endorse gubernatorial lieutenant governor and attorney general nominees J Lindsay Almond Jr A F B Stephens and Albertis Harrison Jr.
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Richard J. Rosenberger
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
A. FB
Dulles Defends Political Contributions for Diplomatic Posts
Secretary of State Dulles said political donations should not bar diplomatic appointments and defended Maxwell Gluck’s nomination as ambassador to Ceylon for meeting his three core qualifications. He noted Republicans and Democrats have had envoys, and praised Smith’s balanced Cuba stance while urging careful disarmament talks with Russia. The imam of Oman appealed for peace, seeking U.S. and Soviet support to avoid escalation with Britain.
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Washington
Dulles
Maxwell Gluck
Ceylon
Earl T. Smith
Cuba
Santiago
Smith
Batista
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Gluck
Senate
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Solomon Bandaranaike
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Republican
Republican National Committee
Free World
Russia
London
State Department
Oman
Muscat
United States
Moscow
Shawnee Receiver Files Suit Against Association Directors
John F. Anderson as receiver for Shawnee Building and Loan Association sues nine directors or former directors in Corporation Court to recover from a reported deficit of 519,769.40 after an audit. Defendants may answer within 21 days. Counsel is T. Munford Boyd. The suit names Shenandoah Valley National Bank executor of John H. Rosenberger estate and several other executors and officers.
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John F. Anderson
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Corporation
T. Munford Boyd
Charlottesville
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John H. Rosenberger
Daniel A. Colaw, Jr
Julian D. Steele
Stephens City
P. W. Lineburg
Clarence J. Robinson
Noble C. Pierce
J.R
Emory Larrick
J. H. Yost, Sr
B. B. Dutton
Ethel Marion Martin
H. J. Martin
Anderson
Elliott D. Marshall
Corporation Court
Ansel B. Solenberger
State Corporation Commission
Logan R. Ritchie
SCC
Shawnee
Virginia
Virginia Maryland meet over Potomac dispute
Virginia lawmakers and Atty. Gen. J Lindsey Almond Jr meet to discuss Maryland's unilateral abrogation of the 1785 bi state compact on Potomac fishing rights and governance. Both states seek clarity before possible court action with VALC guidance to be sought.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Maryland
Almond
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Williamsburg
Gov. Stanley
Gov. McKeldin
Annapolis
WALC
Annopolis
Potomac
Yard Party at Carper's Valley Church Benefit
Community fundraiser held Wednesday August 14 at Carper's Valley Church to support Sunday School programs. Organizers invite families and neighbors to share in food games and donations for church outreach.
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Carper's Valley Church Benefit of
Child With Matches Ignites Grass Fire Near Fairview Ave
A child playing with matches caused a grass fire yesterday at 1 20 p m behind 330 Fairview Ave Police and Fire Department issued a warning that future offenders will be prosecuted due to extreme dry conditions Fire Inspector William Goden noted outdoor burning is unusually dangerous Sarah Zane and Friendship units responded to the alarm.
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William Godenour
Fairview Ave
Sarah Zane
Friendship
Eisenhower S Surgery Noted As Civil Rights Debate Bobs
Mamie Eisenhower undergoes surgery in Washington as Senate civil rights talks continue. Senate Republican leader Knowland predicts changes before final passage amid House GOP objections and hopes for a conference to reconcile the measures. Democratic leaders, including Johnson, press for a timely vote while warnings of a veto loom if the bill remains unrevised.
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Sen
Knowland
Calif
White House
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Three Area Crashes Leave One Hurt And Two Cars Demolished
A string of three area accidents resulted in over 1500 dollars in damage. Alfred Marpole of Route 4 was treated for severe facial lacerations and remained in satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital. The most serious crash involved a 1949 Chevrolet and a 1951 Ford on Poor House Road.
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Poor House Road
Memorial Hospital
Alfred Marpole
Route 4
C. D. Taylor
Marpole
Arthur Line
Mt. Falls
Poor House
Kenneth Vaughan
Clearbrook
Brucetown
P. F. Click
Paul L. Milburn
Mercury
Glen Hetze
Bakertown
W. Va
Lowell Hetzel
Milburn
Hetzel
Clarke County to Study Subdivision Ordinance Further
Clarke County Board of Supervisors referred the subdivision control ordinance to more study after a public hearing in July. The plan covers roads sewage disposal curbs gutters and lot dependent regulations for all of Clarke County except Boyce Berryville and a 1 mile surrounding area. Commission chair Priant noted neighboring counties have adopted similar ordinances and found them successful. Also approved at the meeting was a proposed anti rabies fox trapping program.
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Clarke Subdivision
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
County Planning Commission
Boyce
Berryville
John R. Priant
Mr. Friant
Gwynne Jones
J. G. Burch
K. N. Gilpin Jr
Frank Galloway
John O
Boudreau Replaced as KC Athletics Manager by Harry Craft
In Chicago Lou Boudreau was removed as manager of the Kansas City Athletics and replaced by Harry Craft, a current coach with the American League club.
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Chicago
Lou Boudreau
Kansas City Athletics
Harry Craft
First Lady Eisenhower Undergoes Benign Surgery
Washington reports Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower underwent a benign operation at Walter Reed Hospital performed by Dr Humbert L. Riva. The White House said the procedure, not an emergency, left her in good condition and able to speak with the President by phone.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Walter Reed Hospital
Army
Humbert L. Riva
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Howard M. Snyder
Denver
Mamie Doud
Eisenhower Park
Joint U S Japanese Security Committee Formed
United States and Japan announced a joint security committee to discuss the mutual security treaty. U S leaders include Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II and Admiral Felix Stump. Japanese members include Foreign Minister Aiichiro Fujiyama and Juichi Tsushima. The group will meet soon and as needed to review security matters and U S force disposition in Japan.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Douglas MacArthur II
Felix B. Stump
U. S
Pacific
Aiichiro Fujiyama
Juichi Tsushima
Eisenhower
Nobusuke Kishi
Kishi
Washington
Eisenhower Anger over Gluck Contributions For Ambassador Post
The President’s display of anger at the idea that Maxwell H. Gluck's campaign contributions influenced his ambassador appointment is discussed in a Star editorial on page four. The piece critiques the President's grasp of practical police and politics.
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Eisenhower
Maxwell H. Gluck
the Star
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