Democrats Seek Southern Unity Against Eisenhower Bid
Democratic leaders from 10 Southern states met in Knoxville Tennessee to pledge unity behind Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver for the November election. President Eisenhower endorsed a Republican voter registration effort led by Bertha Adkins as part of a broad national campaign. Stevenson said the Southern assurances show a strong Democratic current, and Senator Russell of Georgia forecast an overwhelming Southern majority if no unforeseen developments arise.
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More Powerful Than Explosion A Week Ago
President Eisenhower announced at a news conference that the Soviet Union had sparked another atomic explosion. He said this test was more powerful than last week’s nearly one million ton TNT device and noted Russia had resumed nuclear weapon tests.
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Man Dies in Chair For Double Murder
Joseph L. Reade, 27, died in Sing Sing prison electric chair for the rape slaying of his sister in law and the strangling of her infant daughter in Jamestown New York. Convicted for killing Beverly Reade 26 and Cheryl Lynn 19 months, his death occurred at 11 04 p m with chaplain Rev Luther K Hannum present. Family members declined to visit as he prayed prior to execution.
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Russians Confirm Nuclear Tests
The Soviet Union announced nuclear weapon tests on August 24 and 30 to develop new types for various troop formations. Moscow radio said tests aim to perfect weapons and minimize radioactive fallout by conducting them at high altitude. Eisenhower in Washington said the Aug 30 test was stronger than the Aug 24 test, roughly equal to a million tons of TNT.
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Eisenhower cites larger Soviet test after Aug blast
President Eisenhower says the Soviets conducted a new nuclear test in southwest Siberia more powerful than the earlier August blast, while criticizing Soviet leaders for pursuing tests under secrecy and calling for abolition talks unrelated to weapon tests. He avoided specifics citing the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Texas mob shoves attorney at Mansfield High integration scene
Grady Haight, Tarrant County assistant district attorney, was mobbed by about 150 to 400 white men as he appeared near Mansfield High School during a two day protest against integration. Officials say no Negroes were present by mid morning amid growing intimidation and an effigy display near the entrance.
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Virginia Faces Teacher Shortage as New School Year Looms
Richmond reports Virginia officials confront a severe teacher deficit and crowded classes for the 1956 57 year. About 770000 students will attend, with 35000 elementary pupils in shifts and 22000 teachers statewide. Officials cite higher private sector pay as a lure away from teaching. The state has spent 309 million on construction since 1950 and estimates 900 million more needed. Legislature weighs funding while counties consider monthly financing to oppose potential integration.
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Preliminary Plans For Chest Campaign Made at Meetings
The Community Chest set a $48 111 goal for eight agencies after five pre planning meetings at the George Washington Hotel. J Thomas Kremer was unanimously chosen as general chairman with Chest President Frank Armstrong and Kremer leading sessions on Personnel Procurement Information and the Women’s Volunteer Typing Corps. Representatives praised the campaign organization for their pre planning work.
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Rockingham Poultry closes for annual picnic Saturday
Notice states the business will be closed all day Saturday September 1 for the employees annual picnic. Also includes classified ads for cars a 1956 Pontiac V Eight with 5000 miles priced at 600 off list and a 1955 Plymouth with 7000 miles priced at 1495, both at Kern Motor Co 603 S Loudoun St. PTA Fall Festival Capon Bridge Saturday Sept 1 5 PM dinner prizes band music auction announced. Weekend specials at Ward's Pastry Shop.
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Clarke Raritan Fair awards 1500 in cattle and exhibits
Judges awarded about 1500 prizes across Clarke County Fall Festival classes as the fair at Berryville Horse Show Grounds runs through tomorrow. Dairy cattle judging concluded today while the cattle division is noted as the largest ever for the festival. Exhibits exceed 2000 entries from several counties and a wind incident caused no injuries.
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Pupil Placement Bill Readied for Virginia Legislature
Richmond report says a pupil placement and appeal bill would arm localities hit by federal desegregation orders with a legal option against forced integration. The measure targets schools affected by desegregation orders and outlines procedures for placement and appeals.
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Frederick County Grand Jury Returns Fifteen True Bills
Fifteen true bills were returned by a Frederick County Grand Jury against fourteen men. Indictments cover larceny forgery stealing and buying stolen goods and stabbing. Eleven indicted face September 7 arraignments. three others have capiases for the September term opening. Also noted: Judge Rayner V. Snead presided in Judge Elliott Marshall’s absence.
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Eisenhower Says Nasser Misunderstood Canal Spot
President Eisenhower defended U S policy on the Suez Canal saying Egypt’s protest over 1888 treaty language is a misunderstanding. He affirmed U S commitment to international use and expected a peaceful solution with the 18 nation plan for international supervision. UK and Egyptian officials engaged in dialogue as Nasser disputed US claims of internationalization. The Cairo and Washington talks aimed to assure canal operations while denying Egyptian ownership claims.
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French Troops Reach Cyprus Ahead of Suez Tension
A sizable contingent of French troops was due to reach Cyprus today to bolster the French British position in the Suez crisis. An advance party landed in Nicosia, with a cargo ship dropping anchor off Famagusta carrying troops and supplies. Unofficial sources said three ships would dock at Limassol as more French units were expected before the weekend.
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Virginia Weather Forecast for Sept 1-5
Mostly fair and hot with evening showers possible tonight. Temperatures near 90 high 66 low today, with regional variation in Virginia from 64-70 west to 70-74 east. Five day outlook calls for warm conditions with scattered Saturday showers and possible showers Monday or Tuesday. Total rainfall about one inch. Relief Methodist Church announces Sept 1 supper with barbecue hotdogs cake ice cream at 5 PM on Middle Road.
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