Washington Area Suffered Torrential Floods As Death Toll Rises
A flood-strewn Washington area reported a drowning after a car was swept away by floodwaters from Long Branch Run in Arlington. Charles Shepard, 41, of Fairfax, Va, perished. National Airport facilities flooded and portions of the north terminal submerged as rainfall totaled over six inches in two hours, part of a record 24 hour rainfall for the area.
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National Airport
Charles Shepard
Fairfax, Va
Shepard
Long Branch Run
Arlington
Front Royal soot problem tied to Aug meeting outcome
Royal Village residents seek Council action as soot complaints persist for seven years. New Mayor Charles B. Russell says a report from a year of surveys, including a Virginia Health Dept. review, will be presented at the August 26 meeting. The Old Virginia Packing Co. says a defective burner has been removed for repairs.
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Front Royal
Royal Village
Charles B. Russell
Virginia State Health Dept
Old Virginia Packing Co
Birds swarm Forest Hills street in eerie morning scene
An early riser reported a large flock of birds shading a Forest Hills block under a dark sky, creating an unnerving, Hitchcockian morning tableau. The scattered, noisy birds drew attention as residents watched the unusual formation.
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Forest Hills
Alfred Hitchcock
Heavy Showers Bring Hope of Break in Summer Drought
A series of heavy thundershowers offered farmers hope for relief from a drought that shortened feed supplies and burned crops. The rain benefits fall apples and alfalfa seed beds, with pastures also aided though more rain is needed for fall grazing. Measurements showed 0.48 inches at Winchester Research Lab, 1.22 total for July, and 2.21 inches overall. Berryville reported 1.01 inches yesterday. Severe weather caused uprooted trees, downed wires, and road blockages in Frederick County. Continuous coverage notes light outages by C and P Telephone and minimal power issues.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Etay
Winchester
Berryville
W.N
Frederick County
Highway Department
Green Spring
Marlboro
C & P Telephone Co
Northern Virginia Power Co
Winchester-Frederick Chamber to launch civic center drive
The Winchester-Frederick County Chamber directors agreed to start a fund drive for a community civic center. Sam Preston and Gerald Goodman will head the effort, with C. G. Follansbee noting a committee will be appointed soon. The group also outlined events and education plans to engage residents.
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Winchester - Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Fae
Sam Preston
City Recreation and Parks
Gerald Goodman
Melton Wright
Chamber
Nor Eee
Corn Due Here County Farmers Load Tomorrow
Frederick County begins distributing government corn shipments placed along B and O Railroad tracks in Winchester. Approved applicants may pick up at the ASCS office or at Southern States Cooperative Store Baker and Cameron Streets and Winchester Seed Co Valley Pike. Over 70 farmers have applied for reduced-rate access.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Southern States Cooperative Store
Baker and Cameron Sts
Winchester Seed Co
Valley Pike
Virginia ‘McClure
ASCS
Frederick
Court bars United Airlines maintenance strike nationwide
U S District Court Judge Bernard M Decker issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting a walkout by United Airlines maintenance workers that began in New York and spread to other terminals. The order stops the strike through 11 p m CDT August 30 to prevent disruption of operations.
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Chicago
U.S. District Court
Bernard M. Decker
United Airlines
New York
United
Final Clearance Cotton Summer Dresses
Summer dress sale lists cotton dresses discounted to values up to 22.95. Offers include lighter fabrics and breathable options for warm weather. Limited sizes and quantities may remain, with replenishments not guaranteed.
Administration Tries to Counter Treaty Criticism
Washington AP The Kennedy administration sent its top defense scientists to support the limited nuclear test ban treaty as hearings by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee entered a seventh day. The lead witness was expected to be the director who faced sharp questions from critics.
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Washington
Hyeeee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Defense chief says Soviets gain no edge under limited test ban
Washington AP reports the Pentagon chief scientist warned the Soviets cannot gain substantial advantage from the limited nuclear test ban and U S superiority would improve if the treaty is fully observed. He rebutted Teller's claims at a 6 1 2 hour Senate hearing while Teller planned to speak at a National Press Club luncheon. President Kennedy weighed in at a news conference defusing Teller charges about atmospheric tests and Pacific test preparations as precaution against Soviet violations. Continued on Page 2 Col 4.
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Soviet Union
Khrushchev Sees Enemies Seek Red Countries Alliance
In Belgrade Khrushchev said communism faces enemies who may one day seek residence in Communist states. He touted Yugoslav-Soviet ties, dismissed the 1948 split, claimed the USSR leads the space race, and urged closer unity against imperialism.
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Yugoslavia
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Soviet Union
United States
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Rakovica
Moscow
Red China
Bombing and Rioting Mark Birmingham Desegregation Ties
Racial tensions erupted in Birmingham as a dynamite blast damaged the home of attorney Arthur D. Shores and rock attacks followed, injuring two policemen. Police restored order as ministers urged calm while federal courts set Sept 4 to begin desegregation with the 12th grade.
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Arthur D. Shores
Jamie Moore
Sheriff’s Office
Shores
A.D. King
Two Miners Still Trapped Reach Effort to Aid Companion
In Hazleton Pa two trapped miners at a collapsed mine work 331 feet below ground via a six inch lifeline hole to aid Louis Bova as drilling plans shift. Rescue teams face dangers from roof cracking as they try an 18 foot offset hole while Bova’s fate remains uncertain.
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Hazleton
Louis Bova
Pattersonville
Bova
Eva
Peter
David Fellin
Sheppton
Henry Throne
H.B. Charmbury
Pennsylvania
Pova
Iraqi Armed Forces Move Under Syrian High Command
Iraq mobilized its army and air force on standby and placed all forces under Syrian high command to support Syria against Israel. Baghdad Radio quoted the Revolutionary Council promising full military and moral backing with airports west of the Euphrates in standby status and planes ready within 30 minutes. Syria and Israel reported air battles with mutual claims of downed aircraft and future U.N. Security Council involvement was anticipated in New York.
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Syria
Iraq
Syrian National Revolutionary
Israel
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Council
Syrian High Command
Enn
Eeene Canenties
Ammash
Euphrates
U.N. Security Counci
New York
U.N
State of Siege Declared in South Viet Nam by Diem
President Ngo Dinh Diem declares a state of siege across South Viet Nam and orders the army to restore security and public order amid Buddhist demonstrations. The action follows rioting in Saigon Hue and other cities as foreign criticism grows. Saigon raids target pagodas with seizures reported but no casualty figures given.
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Ngo Dinh Diem
Viet Nam
Diem
U.S
South Viet Nam
All News Si Diem
Sagon
Hue
U S Denounces Diem Buddhist Crackdown
The State Department condemned South Viet Nam leader Ngo Dinh Diem's anti Buddhist measures as repressive and violating U S pledges for peaceful reconciliation. Washington weighed reports of a tough campaign against Buddhist opponents within the Diem regime.
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Washington
U.S
South Viet Nam
Diem
Dem
State Department
Ngo Dinh Diem
Weather shift ends showery pattern for Virginia
The stationary front over Virginia moves south narrowing showers to the southern southeast as temperatures rise into the upper 80s. Last night the Washington area saw heavy rain totaling 3.90 inches for 24 hours, marking a wet period. Peach growers are urged to call H W Butler Brothers in Winchester for a market for small or soft peaches. A seamstress is sought by Pingley and Carper.
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Richmond
Virginia
Washington
H. W. Butler
Brothers, Inc
Winchester
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