Katanga Threatens to Shoot Down UN Planes Over Katanga
Katanga Foreign Minister Evariste Kimba warned today he would shoot down all UN planes over Elisabethville. UN Chief George Ivan Smith called the statement grave as Katanga blocks roads and U.N. personnel are seized or killed. A tense standoff continues with roadblocks, armored cars, and protests from both sides.
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Elisabethville
Katanga
Evariste Kimba
Kimba
U.N
George Ivan Smith
New York
Town Crier recalls old triplets and odd sports notes
The item cites Churchill turning 78 in 1951 and 87 in 1961, questions what happened to 1952. It notes Sarah Zane’s 156 as a 1956 high, Pat Whitacre’s 170 for F and M Bank, and Shenandoah College opening against the Hornets in a legendry streak. A lunch box snap ends a tragedy item.
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Pat Whitacre
Sarah Zane
F&m Bank
Agreement Reached On Laos Neutrality
In Geneva, Western powers and the Soviet Bloc concluded a far reaching accord on Laos neutrality. The pact aims to ensure independence and prevent external interference, signaling a step toward regional stability amid Cold War tensions.
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Laos
Geneva
Hunter heads new Southern Division of Potomac Edison
Philip N. Hunter named manager of Potomac Edison’s new Southern Division created in a three division realignment effective January 1. The move consolidates Edison Systems in portions of Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. Hunter has 26 years with Potomac Edison and previously led Winchester and Charles Town districts.
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Hunter
Philip N. Hunter
Northern Virginia Power Company
Speng
Searol
Ma Pemohylia
Virginia
West Virginia
R. G.meg Donald
A.J. Bowen
Potomac Edison
Winchester
Charles Town
Martinsburg
Three Windows Smashed at Local Businesses
Police report three separate business firms suffered window damage with no sign of entry. A brick fragment shattered Green Chemical gear, a window broke at Winchester Orchard and Farm Supply on Commercial St, and rocks hit a large display at Rosenb Lumber Plant on Beecher Street near Commerce.
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Winchester Orchard and Farm Supply Co
Commercial
On Beverage Co. Commerce
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En Bee Epee Wink
County considers auto tax hike amid opposition
Berryville reports 10 residents spoke on a proposed increase in the county auto tax from 5 to 10 dollars at a hearing. Opponents argue against raising the levy with the county board set to decide at next month’s meeting.
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Berryville
County Board of Supervisors
Youths Heel Injured In Freak Mishap
Robert Dick, 14, of the Northwestern Grade, was reported getting along at Memorial Hospital today after suffering a gunshot wound to one heel. The incident occurred Saturday and authorities are investigating.
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Robert Dick
Memorial Hospital
Moose Club Dinner Special at Howard Johnson Hotel
Moose Members are invited Tuesday night at 8 00 for door prize refreshments and a seafood supper featuring Tendersweet fried clams and all you can eat shrimp at Howard Johnson s George Washington Hotel with a $1 29 price listed on page 6 Bee.
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Howard Johnson
George Washington Hotel
Two Killed In Car Truck Collision In Isle of Wight County
Two people died in a Windsor car collision with a dump truck at the Virginia 256 and U S 460 intersection. A 40 year old Albemarle County man Richard McKinley Ells died in a separate Virginia 6 crash five and a half miles east of Scottsville. Another fatal crash Sunday left a Richmond man Andrew Waverly Nelson dead after his pickup went through a bridge railing and plunged 35 feet onto a railroad line.
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Virginia
Windsor
U. S. 460
Albemarle County
Richard McKinley Ells
Scotts
Richmond
Andrew Waverly Nelson
Seaboard Airlines Railroad
oSee
Wasabarec
Supreme Court Will Rule on School Prayers
The Supreme Court agreed to rule on a challenge to school prayer practices involving the Church, the Society for Ethical Culture, and a parent who is a nonbeliever. The high court refused to review, letting stand a U.S. Circuit Court ruling from New Orleans that students accused of misconduct are entitled to notice and an opportunity to respond.
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Su. Church
Society For Ethical Culture
Newmnnedee Ae E
High Court
U.S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
Hippte
East Germans Strengthen Wall at Crossing Points
Berlin reports say 2,500 East German workers fortified seven border crossing points with new concrete walls at West Berlin. U.S. and British patrols increased presence as Allied forces faced East German troops and weapons at Friedrichstrasse, amid protests over alleged violations of four power agreements.
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Brandenburg Gate
East Berlin
Germany
U.S
Free World
Albert Watson II
West Berlin
Andrei I. Watson
Berlin
Miller
Russians Threaten To Resume Nuclear Tests
The Soviet government warns it will resume underground nuclear tests if Western powers do not halt all tests. The United States has just conducted a low yield blast and plans another next Sunday. Both sides trade accusations as Geneva test ban talks remain deadlocked and officials assess fallout from recent detonations.
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United States
Tass
Geneva
U.S. State Department
Soviet Union
Kennedy
U.S
Ferdinand the Foolish King of Polydora
A fairy tale begins with King Ferdinand of Polydora, portrayed as gentle and trusting yet mocked by some as foolish. He cherishes his throne crown and purple royal finery, granting favors at will in a tale marked by light moral whimsy.
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Polydora
Ferdinand
Hearing Set for Mrs Ridgeway in Frederick County
Mrs Ridgeway, 45, shot in chest on Rt 656 near city dump yesterday afternoon. Bond posted at 10 25 a.m. Preliminary hearing on a single charge set for next Monday in Frederick County Court at 2 p.m. Commonwealth's Attorney Massie said the shooting followed a spousal quarrel. Doctor Hill said a .23 rifle fired from 12 to 14 feet caused the wound. The Ridgeways’ seven year old daughter was with a neighbor at the time.
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Kie Hae
Frederick County Court
Leeeeee Ridgeway
Rt. 656
Rt. 7
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Douglas 0 Hill
Ridgeway
Four Jet Boeing Crashes Near Mainz Germany
A Lufthansa Boeing 720B crashes while attempting an emergency landing near Ebersheim west of Mainz. All three aboard are killed, including two German captains and a flight engineer. No passengers were aboard. crash timing is noon with cause undetermined. The plane was one of several 720s delivered earlier this year used on North and South American and Middle East routes.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Lufthansa
Mainz
Ebersheim
Arlington Considers Keeping County Manager Lundberg
The Arlington governing body will ask County Manager A. T. Lundberg to stay on past the retirement age of 60. Lundberg has served as Arlington County manager since 1947.
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A. T. Lundberg
At Lundberg
Arlington County
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