Nine Virginia convicts flee across six counties
State Police and local authorities hunted nine escapees who fled jails and road camps in six localities over several days. Harold Sutton, age 25, was critically wounded by gunfire near Gretna. others include Roop, Moore, James Martin, Reed, Johnson, Young, Triplette, and Evans, with escapes from Roanoke, Carroll, Caroline, Accomack, Augusta, Richmond, and Stafford areas. Sutton suffered multiple critical injuries after a guard fired during the breakout.
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Lumumba pushes emergency rule as Congo security tightens
Lumumba says a state of emergency and closing Belgian consulates will restore order as Katanga tensions rise. Congo army mutinies disrupts authority while Tshombe seeks federation of six provinces. Kalondji proclaims Kasai independence and hints at a mining state merger with Katanga. Belgium cuts NATO commitments amid Congo crisis.
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Nixon plans Southern campaign swings amid Senate duties
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, the Republican presidential nominee, plans quick campaign trips in every Southern state. He discussed a major speech in a city like Richmond and must stay nearby to preside over the Senate if needed for key votes. With the Senate in session six days a week, campaign time before Labor Day is limited. Johnson and Kennedy have announced Sunday activities, prompting Nixon to reconsider Sabbath campaigns.
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Virginia governor credits agencies for frugal budget stance
Almond praised state department and agency heads for tightening spending as he urged hold-downs on expenses. He said careful watching of every dollar could prevent a broad across-the-board budget cut.
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Eisenhower remarks on Cabinet, campaigns and civil rights
Eisenhower says Benson remains in agriculture cabinet post despite disputes with Nixon on farm policy. He stresses informing Nixon but making final decisions himself. He comments on civil rights, Cuba, Laos, and Soviet moves while noting no plans for a special congressional session.
Historical Society tour prompts Aug meet at George Washington Hotel
The Historical Society schedules a city tour with a meeting at the George Washington Hotel on August 17 at 2 3 p.m. Councilman H W Butler Jr notes July meter receipts fell 484 80 versus last year while July collections stood at 3328 20 compared with 3812 40. The council approves transfers and public health study leave for Dr Stuart Nottingham, public health officer.
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Dillow Charged After Shootout With Widow and Family
Mrs. Trussell testifies Dillon fired at Mr. Trussell wounding him. She wrestled the gun away, struck Dillon, and helped push him from the home. Dillon threatened vengeance and faced possible penitentiary or the electric chair as he left. Police later learned beer and whiskey were absent from the scene.
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Cuban government threaten to close Catholic churches in Cuba
The regime warned it would shut all Catholic churches today unless safety for worshippers is guaranteed. Msgr. Diaz leads church administration due to Cardinal Arteaga’s illness. Demonstrators outside the Havana cathedral, repeating July anti church protests, shouted anti pope and anti priest slogans as police fired into the air to disperse them.
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Grain as Advoir Dupois Unit and Wisconsin River Dams
A grain is defined as the smallest unit of advoir dupois weight. An ounce equals 437.5 grains. The Wisconsin River spans about 430 miles with more than 50 dams along its length.
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Man Arrest Report Details Local Businesses Involved
Saturday night arrest linked to Shenandoah Gas Co Grove Furniture Hawkins Shell station Winchester Automotive and several Hershey building offices on S Braddock St including Yancey Real Estate and Winchester Collection Agency and office supply shop and cleaners. Officers Roger Pennington Robert Geanious Ira Nesselrodt Charles Mason and Robert Grim led the arrests with interrogation by Chief J. Thomas Boyd Captain Warren Rudolph and Officer E. O. Rogers.
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Dems bill shelved amid party line vote in Senate
The bill was shelved by a 54 to 28 vote along party lines in the Senate. Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois said he had no political aide in mind with the measure. Democrats denounced the move as targeting minority voters.
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Why the White House is Named for War Damage Paint
The White House name traces to the color of paint used to cover fire damage from the War of 1812. This naming reflects the building's restoration after the 1814 blaze and its emergence as the president’s residence.
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