U S Reasserts Western Unity On Suez Stand
The United States reaffirmed complete agreement with Britain and France on international measures to ensure the Suez Canal functions. Dulles will be assisted by a 22 member adviser delegation at the 22 nation London conference, signaling Western unity. Nasser proposed a bigger conference for canal guarantees, suggesting potential compromise despite snubbing London's meeting.
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Betsy the Tropical Storm Near Florida Coast Watch Declared
Tropical Storm Betsy, 530 miles east southeast of Miami, moves northwest at 19 mph with 110 mph winds. Hurricane watch issued from Daytona Beach to Miami as gales extend 150 miles northeast and 75 miles south of the center. One death reported in Puerto Rico as Betsy’s path threatens the Bahamas and northern Caribbean.
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Virginia forecast shows showers and possible severe storms
Partly cloudy and warm with showers and scattered thunder storms this afternoon tonight and Tuesday Thunderstorms possibly locally severe extreme north this afternoon and early tonight Low tonight 66 to 72 Highs 78 to 80 This edition includes Winchester sunrise and sunset times and a few local notices for peaches sales and a church festival.
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Democratic National Convention Opens With Keynote Program
The second session of the Democratic National Convention starts at 8 o'clock tonight in Chicago with invocation colors and the Star Spangled Banner. Reports from Democratic National Chairman Butler precede a keynote film by Sen. John F. Kennedy and a keynote address by Gov. Frank G. Clement. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks as songs are sung.
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Arab League warns West against attack over Suez Canal crisis
The Arab League committee in Cairo warns the West that any attack on Egypt would be regarded as aggression against all Arab states. It backs Nasser’s call for a 45 nation conference to guarantee freedom of passage and condemns Britain's conduct in the Suez crisis.
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Litterbug Tosses Money From Car In Hollywood
William Clark a 39 year old from Los Angeles was observed discarding about 200 to 300 dollars in twenty dollar bills and 400 in traveler's checks from his car on Georgia Street. He was taken to Georgia Street Receiving Hospital for observation after claiming he quit his job as a fountain clerk three days earlier and was feeling bad.
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Dynamite Blast Destroys New High School Building
Golden City Mo. A dynamite blast wrecked a new high school under construction. City Marshal Craydon Lyons suspects sabotage though he sees no motive. He notes a case of dynamite was used by someone with expertise, ruling out young vandals.
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Midwest Storms Hit Indiana Towns and Illinois
Severe weather lashed the Midwest with tornadoes and heavy rain. In Indiana, Monticello and Logansport reported twisters and window damage, while Moline Illinois feared a twister. No injuries reported though widespread damage and power outages occurred.
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Local History Quiz Questions from Winchester Star
The Winchester Star presents a daily local history quiz with three questions about area sites. Answers appear on page 4 and cover the Stonewall Cemetery location Mt Hebron Lutheran church build date and destruction method.
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Favorite Sons Hold Key Votes as Convention Opens
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt urged a civil rights plank acceptable to North and South during a private session with the Democratic platform group. She backs Adlai Stevenson for the nomination and pressed for a clear stance on civil rights and the Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation.
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Six Vehicle Crash Injures Four Near Winchester
Four people were hurt in a six car crash on U S Route 522 one mile north of Winchester at 2 45 pm. A 1955 Chevrolet from Ohio driven by Reese John Lewis skidded during a shower and struck a ditch between restaurant entrances. The chain of rear impacts involved a 1955 Ford Thunderbird, a 1952 Hudson, a 1950 Nash and other vehicles. One driver was jailed and property damage exceeded 2400 dollars. Jamie Marie Salyan, 2, daughter of William A Salyan of 1625 S Braddock St., suffered a facial cut. State Trooper W B Broach investigated.
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Yard Party Brucetown Church Aug 15 and fruit sale ad
Notice lists a yard party at Brucetown Church on Wednesday August 15 at 4 PM. An estate sale offers You pick Southland peaches for 1.50 per bushel and we pick 1.75 plus nectarines. Phone MO 2 5032.
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Virginia Delegation Won’t Endorse Any Presidential Candidate
At the Democratic National Convention Virginia's delegation caucused to withhold endorsement for a presidential candidate. Battle urged no Southern state will back a platform endorsing the Supreme Court’s integration ruling, citing potential loss of Southern votes and electoral independence.
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French Troops Suffer Major Ambush Near Algiers
In the latest in a string of attacks, 20 French soldiers were killed and 40 more missing or wounded after an ambush on the Beni Slimane Plain, 40 miles south of Algiers. The clashes come as unrest grows in Rabat where 300 unemployed demonstrators hurled stones at a city office.
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Demo Delegates Grumble Over Shortage of Convention Tickets
At Chicago 1952 convention delegates and alternates worry over scarce admission tickets. Adlai Stevenson’s HQ asks states to donate unused passes as Sen. Neuberger and others fail to secure seats for family. Seating shifts to mezzanine reduce public access to under 200 remaining tickets.
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Stevenson Still Leads Democratic Convention With 538 Delegates
At the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago delegates favored Stevenson with 538 pledged support and Harriman at 213 to 400 range, while many remain uncommitted. The civil rights plank backing South acceptability is being drafted, with a full platform due tomorrow. Truman and Stevenson met briefly at a Daley breakfast as tensions over nominations linger.
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No Guarantee Of Safe Bet At Convention
The article compares Democratic convention odds to horse racing, noting five day length, variability in past ballots, and historical roll calls and ballots for nominees. It cites patterns from 1832 to present and mentions recent trends toward quicker nominations. An advertisement from Palmer Bros. & White Fruit Brokers offers peach varieties for immediate sale with a contact number.
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