Kefauver Dies after Heart Vessel Rupture in Bethesda
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, famed for crime probes and two Democratic presidential campaigns, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital at 3:40 a.m. after a mild heart attack. He observed his 60th birthday on July 26 and left the Senate floor Thursday evening before collapsing. His death came as Mrs. Kefauver and two of their three daughters rushed home from Dover. He had served in the House over nine years before entering the Senate and was renowned for liberal causes and the boxing investigations that marked his career.
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House Writers Must Decide On Tax Cut
Washington AP reports House writers have largely rejected Kennedy tax revision plans while withholding most of the major cut. The committee allocates about $1 billion in revenue, far short of Kennedy’s $3 billion target, and expects a proposal nearer Kennedy’s net $10 billion.
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Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Featured in Coral Gables
The Gown Crier highlights Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Jane Embrey of Vienna in Coral Gables Florida events. Mayor Joseph Mareby and Coral Gables Lions Club host her, with Dana Andrews backstage and a meeting with Chamber of Commerce president Robert R. Hildreth. A reader submits a black ox beetle specimen found in Maryland.
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Coral Gables
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Miami
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Rusk Seeks German Support for Nuclear Treaty
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Bonn to win West German backing for the limited nuclear test ban treaty and for East West talks to ease Cold War tensions. West German Foreign Minister Gerhard Schroeder met him and urged guarantees before Germany joins the pact.
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Soviet Union
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Arlene Drops In Intensity Near Newfoundland
Hurricane Arlene weakened as it lay 500 miles south of Newfoundland. The Weather Bureau said it would not threaten land and was moving northeast at about 30 miles per hour, expected to continue this course as it loses tropical traits over colder waters. Shipping was urged to exercise caution.
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Senate approves 5.5 billion for space effort
The Senate backed a 5.5 billion authorization for lunar and space projects, short of Kennedy’s request but above the House figure. Senators Lausche Mundt and Anderson led battles over timetables and sites, with Anderson and Symington arguing for U S lead over Russia. The chamber also kept 5 million to start an NASA research center and approved a 60 to 11 vote on a repayment provision for the new Communications Satellite Corporation.
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D-Mo
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Boston
Edward M. Ly
D-Mass
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R-Mass
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Williams to Lead Tour at Fruit Laboratory Meeting
George R. Williams will conduct a tour of the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory and discuss experiments at the Twilight Fruit Growers meeting next Thursday. Frederick County Fruit Growers gather at 6:30 p.m. at the laboratory. A Virginia State Apple Commission staff member will speak on What's New in Virginia Apple Promotion.
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Virginia State Apple Commission
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Private Mass for Kennedy Infant Patrick Kennedy
Cardinal Cushing presided a private Mass for Patrick Bouvier Kennedy who died Friday at the cardinal residence chapel in Boston. The procession to Hollywood Cemetery in Brookline drew about 150 onlookers as President Kennedy and brief entourage attended the burial. Jacqueline Kennedy remained at Otis Air Force Base Hospital, the family’s first boy buried in the family plot, with the clergy offering prayers for everlasting life to little children.
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Area National Guardsmen Return from Summer Camp
More than 255 local Guardsmen returned home after a one day summer encampment at Camp Pickett Virginia. The 29th Division armored units trained at Camp A P Hill and Camp Pickett with basic tank driver instruction and administrative support duties.
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Navy Leader at Odds With Segregationist Boss in Louisiana
In Plaquemines Parish the 72 year old segregationist Lean der Perez clashes with the Belle Chasse naval air station over a Defense Department order to curb discrimination against Black sailors and families. Perez proposes boycotts and school and access bans while Rear Adm. Charles H. Lyman III warns of possible court action to uphold the order.
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Escapes When Tank Car Pipe Breaks
A tank car pipe break caused releases and prompted an evacuation of nearby areas. Fire and safety crews responded to contain any spills and monitor air quality as investigation into the incident continues.
Chlorine Gas Leak Strikes Northeast Philadelphia
Dense clouds of chlorine gas from a railroad tanker broke free in a crowded Northeast Philadelphia district. More than 350 people were hospitalized, including unprotected firemen and police. Investigators say a rammed pipe caused the leak. the gas moved slowly on a 10 mph wind.
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Hunter pleads guilty in March shooting case
Grady Vance Hunter, 59, of near Gainesboro, pleaded guilty to feloniously shooting a Fairfax County man at his rural home on March 31. Re-arraigned at the August term, he was sent for a probation report due Sept. 4. The victim, 39-year-old John Marr, was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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Fairfax County
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Frederick County
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Weather Outlook for Virginia Cools As Canadian Air Moves In
A cool Canadian air mass dominates Virginia today bringing cloudiness and scattered showers. As the air mass moves in this afternoon expect a clearing trend later with an incoming weather system.
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