Congress Members Differ On Effect Of Rights March
Washington lawmakers split over the impact of the civil rights march on Capitol Hill. Some senators fear violence could hinder Kennedy's civil rights program, while others doubt any demonstration will change votes. Key figures include Everett Dirksen Jacob Javits Kenneth Keating Strom Thurmond and unnamed supporters and opponents.
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Washington
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Capitol Hill
Kennedy
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Dirksen
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Kenneth B. Keating
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Oldest British bootlace factory to close its doors
Britain’s oldest bootlace factory founded in 1850 will shut down. The plant still uses its original machinery now headed to an industrial museum, marking the end of an era for the Derby site and its historic equipment.
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Derby
England
Britain
Stephenson Man Escapes Harm As Jack Falls
Robert Layton of Stephenson escaped serious harm when the auto he was working on slipped from a jack and fell on him on Route 7 across from Denny's Commission Auction about 7 05 p.m. Winchester Volunteer Rescue reported arm lacerations.
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Stephenson
Jack
Robert Layton
Rt. 7
Winchester Volunteer Rescue
Layton
Denny’s
Four Peasants Die in Electric Shock Accident
Four peasants were killed near Campobasso when a threshing machine touching a power line at Oratino sparked a fatal electric shock. A police report and local officials described the tragedy as a work accident.
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Campobasso
Italy
Oratino
Corn Arrives in Staunton as City Plans Bond Rise
About 4000 bushels of corn arrived through the Rural Conservation Service with 15 of 37 carloads delivered from Cincinnati. Corn prices run about 1.02 dollars per bushel for foundation herds and 1.36 dollars for secondary herds. City official notes an authorized bond total of 800000 dollars with excess over 562000. The extra 238000 may enable federal funding and can be repaid on 30 days notice if unused.
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Staunton
Roralitization and Conservation Service
Cincinnati
About Or
Shane
D. H
Eartha Kitt Seeks Divorce From White Real Estate Agent
Melbourne AP reports singer Eartha Kitt seeks a divorce from William McDonald, a white real estate agent, stating there is nothing vicious or unpleasant in the case. The couple, aged 35 for Kitt, have a 21 month old daughter and describe their marriage as the first.
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Melbourne
Australia
Eartha Kitt
William McDonald
Cadets Tour Gettysburg Battlefield Weekend
Ten cadets from the local Civil Air Patrol squadron went on a sightseeing and overnight camping trip to Gettysburg Pennsylvania. They traveled by bus, set up at a motel camping area, ate outdoor supper, visited the town and lanterned the electric map, wax museum, and battlefield views including Little Round Top before returning home.
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Front Royal
Civil Air Patrol
Gettysburg
Rt. 15
Little Round Top
Pickett
Parade opens Berkeley County Fair in Martinsburg
The annual Berkeley County Fair begins with a parade tonight at 6 30 led by grand marshal Miss Patricia Burns. The three day Youth Fair received a 56000 grant last night and exhibits opened today at noon with judging of beef sheep swine and poultry under way ahead of tonight’s parade.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Patricia Burns
Martinsburg Accepts $562 000 FHFA Grant for Streets
The Martinsburg City Council approved a unanimous action to accept a $562 000 grant from the Federal Housing and Finance Agency to be used as 50 to 60 percent matching funds for street improvements.
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Martinsburg
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
TACs Stage Parade On Election Day
Teen- Age Club candidates parade down Loudoun Street before their election night. A banquet at Lee-Jackson Restaurant precedes speeches and voting, followed by a dance. A coffin banner lampoons long lines as spectators watch the lively procession led by Jim Barnett and Merle Barr.
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Loudoun St
Tacs
Lee-Jackson
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