Eisenhower Urges Action on Spending and Defense Needs
President Eisenhower addressed Congress urging restoration of full appropriations for mutual security and aid programs while signaling possible modest increases in military personnel and funding. He outlined contingency funds and proposed Latin America aid, UN food initiative, and domestic actions for rapid congressional action.
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House
U. S
Eisenhower
Congress
Latin America
Economic Conference of the American Republics
Bogota
Colombia
United Nations General Assembly
Eisenhower Returns to White House After Newport Vacation
President Eisenhower returns to the White House desk after a month long vacation at Newport Rhode Island. He resumes duties following a rousing sendoff.
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Eisenhower
White House
Washington
Newport
R. I
Woman asks for extra patrols on Kent Street bowling strip
A female kegler writes to the Town Crier noting Kent Street bowling women face vandalism with tied possessions and smashed heads. Police recover a missing purse, return it after locating the pocketbook, while a 92 degree today hints at warmer tomorrow.
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Kegler
Kent St
Bonnie Schmittel
Castro Seizes $770 Million in Cuban American Assets
Militiamen seize most American property in Cuba amid Castro regime actions. Major targets include ITT owned Cuban Telephone, Standard Oil refinery, Texaco refinery, Sinclair Oil, and 36 sugar mills valued at hundreds of millions. Cuba cites U.S. economic aggression as justification.
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Cuba
Castro
Eeser
Latin American Youth Congress
The
American and F. Power Co
New York
Island
Cuban Telephone Co
International Telephone and Telegraph Co
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Texaco
Sinclair Oil Co
United States
Byrd Declines Commiting to Democratic Ticket
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia refused to commit on the Democratic presidential ticket for November. Byrd, a leading Virginia figure, noted for past influence, did not endorse any slate as the party eyes the upcoming election.
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Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
Virginia
Eisenhower
U S Says Cuba Rushing Toward Red Domination
The United States accuses Cuba of moving toward a Communist dictatorship as Fidel Castro strengthens ties with the Soviet Union and seizes American property. The OAS plans a Costa Rica meeting August 15 to address Cuba US tensions amid calls of economic aggression and internal interference.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
United States
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Soviet Union
21 Nation Council of the Organization of American States
San Jose
Costa Rica
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Dominican Republic
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OAS Mt US
Inter-American Peace Committee
OAS
Hearing Set August 22 On County Deputy Dispute
A three judge panel at Frederick County Courthouse will hear a case August 22 at 10 am to determine deputies to which the sheriff of Frederick County is entitled. The hearing follows a notice from the Supreme Court Appeals. Judges Jefferson Flood and Jones are expected to preside. Sheriff DeHaven sought opposing pay and the board approved a related addition. Pony Mallette has worked without pay since June 1 amid Compensation Board action.
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Frederick County
Sherif
Freerck
Crnty Seti
Herbert Ie’ Tates Ee
Pony Mallettcs
Final Clearance at Wender's Clothing
Local retailer Wender's in Clearbrook offers final clearance on all ta ae clothing with reduced prices across styles and sizes. Limited stock remains as season-end sale continues through the week.
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Ta Ae Clothing
Wender
U N chief warns Belgium to quit Congo now
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold urged immediate and unconditional Belgian withdrawal from the Congo including Katanga. He spoke at the opening of a Security Council session on Congo crisis, stressing peace or war if delays persist. Premier Lumumba asked for a 10 nation observer team to verify Belgian withdrawal.
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U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Congo
Katanga
U. N. Security Council
U.N
Colees Ste' Ashianabe
Patrick Lumumba
Ceylon
Tunisia
Moise Tshombe
Rooming House Fire Leaves 13 Homeless
A brick rooming house at 540 North Street lost its top floor in a Saturday blaze leaving eight boarders and a family of five homeless. Owner Mrs. Pearl Shade and family lived on the ground floor. tenants included Eugene Mason Alva Frye Howard Hannum Scott Lamb Frankie Ernest Largent Paul Rock Grant Armstrong. No injuries were reported. The fire started about 2 55 PM and caused extensive interior damage. investigation details were unavailable.
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N. St
Pearl Shade
E. North Ave
Julian J. Shade
Eugene Mason
Alva Frye
Howard Hannum
Scott Lamb
Frankie Ernest Largent
Paul Rock Grant Armstrong
Satporch
Saccordin
Julian
Salvation Army
Flood Bursts Through Richmond West End Causes Widespread Damage
Flooding from a weekend thunderstorm drenched Richmond West End and Lakeside, flooding more than 100 homes. Red Cross surveys and clinic openings aim to prevent epidemics while power outages affected 20,000. Upham Brook rose to flood levels, knocking down trees, breaking lines, and causing fires.
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Richmond
West End
Lakeside
Red Cross
Upham Brook
Upham Creek
Powers Says U S Hurts Son's Spy Trial Prospects
In Richmond AP report Oliver Powers criticizes U.S. labeling Francis Gary Powers a spy amid his Moscow spy trial. He accuses authorities of bias and notes the confession claim may be unreliable. The family travels to Moscow with attorneys and supporters as trial opens August 17.
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Richmond
Francis Gary Powers
United States
Oliver W. Powers
Washington
Virginia
Moscow
Russia
Pound
Sohatanicasl
Vincent Speranza
Soviet
Powers
College Park
Sol Cury
Norton
Lewis K. Ingram
New York
Pan-American
Barbara Powers
Cava Son
Karushcheva
Lone
Gary
Khrushchev
York
Nine Break-Ins Reported in Winchester Area
A series of nine break-ins occurred in Winchester over the weekend. Capt. Warren cites seven in the city and the Frederick County Sheriff's office two more. Thieves targeted machine cash boxes, with losses over $40. Affected sites include Dusty’s Restaurant at 624 N Loudoun where a north window was forced and $31.01 stolen.
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Warren
Frederick County
Dusty Richard
Dusty
N. Loudoun
Rudolph
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