Firemen to Pick Dance Contest Winners Tonight
Firefighters announce the final round of a charity dance contest as part of the annual Firemen’s Fun Festival. Winners in Senior and Junior divisions will receive cash prizes with $5 for each winning couple and $2.50 for runners up, judged by Mr and Mrs Richard Rosenberger.
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Lee
Philip McKee
Chareeeee
Connie Marie Carter
Ruth Sharon Shifflett
Mary Carolyn Stotler
Deborah Ann Vaught
Shirley Jane Leach
Sandra
Phyllis McKee
eKee
Charlotte
Byler Lavender
Dalton Hillery
Tommy Lillis
Richard Rosenberger
Arrests Over March Protests Stir Louisiana Tension
In PLA Louisiana eight and four march protesters were arrested for defying a federal restraining order as city and parish officials sought to curb demonstrations in a sugarcane town near Baton Rouge. Judge West issued a sweeping order against rallies and related actions.
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PLA la
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Charles P. Schnebelen
Congress of Racial Equality
John Doe
Mary Doe
Continuing Education Head Appointed at Liberal Arts College
Dean Ben Euwema announces Dr. Cyril F. Hager as head of the department to emphasize continuing and adult education on campus and statewide. The title signals a focus on extending educational opportunities beyond traditional degree programs.
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Cyril F. Hager
Ben Euwema
The
Liberal Arts College
Reserves bill aims for six year enlistment term
The House sent President Kennedy a bill requiring six years of service for reserve enlistments. Active duty length would range from 4 to about 18 months based on required training for a given military specialty. Reserve obligations would be updated accordingly.
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House
Kennedy
Police fear traffic jam for March on Washington arrival
Washington police warn a large civil rights march could clog streets if many attendees come by car. Deputy Chief Harold W. Covell says the department cannot handle a big car influx as organizers expect 100000 demonstrators from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial with 2000 buses and shuttle service from Union Station.
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Washington
Harold W. Covell
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Union Station
Southern Governors Decline to Fight Civil Rights Issue
At the Southern Governors Conference in Sulphur Springs the governors avoided a showdown on civil rights. Most favor avoiding extremism, with only Barnett and Wallace pressing for a confrontation while others urged unity and practical cooperation on mutual interests such as education, industry, and regional projects.
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Ross Barnett
Seabees
Barnett
George C. Wallace
Alabama
West Virginia
W. W. Barron
Wallace
Deep South
Ward
Baies
Barron
Henry Bellman
Oklahoma
National Guard
Faubus
Packages Sent From Many States For Church Fete
The Scared Heart Catholic Church Summer Festival opens tomorrow at 4 p.m. on Cecil Street with parcels from supporters in more than 30 states to be sold as part of the fundraiser for Scared Heart Academy. A teen age street dance, amusements, refreshment stands, and an auction plus dinners are on schedule, with events continuing Saturday afternoon.
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Scared Heart Catholic Church
Cecil Street
Scared Heart Academy
Opequon Bridge Repairs Extend Monthslong Delays
Repairs on the Opequon Creek Bridge on Route 7 began July 16 and will continue at least one to two months longer. Four county workers, seven Camp Seven convicts, and two Luray carpenters toil five days weekly on the floor and guard rails. Costs have surpassed the original 6000 dollar budget as sandblasting and reinforced steel work progress under a traffic signal guiding vehicles through the site.
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Berryville
Cho Ee Ene
Opequon Creek
Rt. 7
Gene Strother
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County Highway Department
Double Toll Gate
Luray
Strother
Women Cigar Smokers Seek Admission to Men’s Group
Sally Bison of Massachusetts a Beta Kappa at Wellesley College will press integration of men and women cigar smokers at the Cigar Smokers of America convention in Newport Rhode Island. She says 1000 women in the United States smoke cigars and cites a prior rejection by the Boston Humidor club.
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Newport
R.I
Sally Bison
Mass
Wellesley College
Cigar Smokers of America
Two Motorists Fined For Timing Device
Two motorists were fined for improper use of a timing device. Mr Strother urged the public to be patient as bridge work continues, noting the project is difficult and essential.
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Strother
Three Firemen Die in Framingham Tank Blast
A fuel tank explosion at Cater Oil and Coal Co. in Framingham killed Ashland Chief C Humph Moran and two Ashland firefighters Norman Berry and John Abnachr. Six others hospitalized after a 2000 pound cap rocketed 100 feet. Firefighters battled a 15000 gallon tank fire as spectators were scorched by flaming oil and debris.
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Framingham
Mass
Cater Oil and Coal Co
Ashland
C.hubert Moran
Norman Berry
John Abnachr
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