NATO seeks peace while upholding right to freedom in Eastern Europe
NATO ministers endorse a five point Western policy on Eastern Europe urging influence through economic and social contacts. Von Brentano warns Hungary fever could blow up in East Germany, while 22 Russian divisions ready to quell uprisings. Dulles says US may act independently when needed. Cyprus dispute mediation plan approved for secretary general.
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von Brentano
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Dulles
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France
Egypt
United States
Lord Ismay
Greece
Turkey
Mediterranean
Cyprus
Byitain
President Ends Southland Vacation
President Eisenhower ends a 243 week Southland vacation to fly to Washington for an imminent international conference and drafting of the 1957 legislative program. Dulles and Wilson join him. Nehru talks set in Washington while Gettysburg seclusion is planned.
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Bush Airfield
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India
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Gettysburg
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State of the Union
Congress
U.N. Condemns Russia Over Hungary Action in 55 8 Vote
The General Assembly condemned Russia for stamping out Hungary's bid for freedom and called for immediate troop withdrawal under U.N. supervision. The 55 to 8 vote reflected a split in Asia's Colombo group with abstentions and defections.
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Hungary
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General Assembly
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Colombo
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Assembly
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Yugoslavia
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India
Indonesia
Ceylon
Burma
Nixon to Fly to Austria to Study Hungarian Refugees
Vice President Nixon will depart Washington Tuesday for Austria at President Eisenhower's request to study Hungarian refugee problems and report back with recommendations. He will discuss relief and resettlement with American, Austrian, and international officials before returning December 23.
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Austria
Augusta
Eisenhower
United States
White House
James C. Hagerty
Washington
Tax payments in Winchester show 93.25 percent by December 5
City Treasurer Marvin D. Weaver reported at the December council meeting that 93.25 percent of state and local taxes were paid by December 5, excluding capitation taxes. Real estate and personal property were 95.53 and 87.89 percent collected, with state income at 90.7 percent and state intangibles at 99.56 percent.
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Winchester
Common Council
Marvin D. Weaver
Trial of Lewis Pollard Opens in Frederick County Court
The trial of Lewis Pollard charged with throwing stones at homes in Kernstown began in Frederick County Circuit Court before a jury of ten men and two women. Commonwealth's Attorney Massie outlined evidence linking Pollard to the May 22 attack amid a rubber strike at O Sullivan Rubber, with a confession read before lunch.
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Frederick County
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Jack Marsh
Massie
Roy Clark
Roy Donald
Kernstown
U. S. Rt. 11
Middle Road
Pollard
Marsh
The
Storm Heads Toward Eastern Great Lakes Snow Expected regionally
A storm that dumped 2 to 5 inches of snow across the Midwest was moving into the eastern Great Lakes. Frigid temperatures covered a large V shaped area from Texas to New England as heavy snow was forecast for western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Wisconsin
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Illinois
Indiana
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Oklahoma
Kentucky
Atlantic Coast
New York
Pennsylvania
Britain battered by winter gales claim several lives
The worst gales of the winter swept Britain killing at least four people. Two men died when their small boat capsized in a gate in the Shetland Islands. A lighthouse assistant drowned in the Outer Hebrides and a man was killed near Sheffield as a bus shelter was blown onto him. Snow fell across Scotland and Northern gusts reached 112 miles per hour. Orkney was cut off with Kirkwall air service halted and the mail boat stormbound.
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Stommess
Thye Urges Senate Leaders to Change Filibuster Rule
Senator Thye of Minnesota calls for bipartisan effort to change the filibuster rule that requires 64 of 96 votes. He aims to curb debate with a majority vote for civil rights legislation and notes Southern opposition could complicate a rules change at the new session start.
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Senate
Washington
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Congress
Humphrey
Dminn
Wyatt H. Richard Dies at 56 Prominent Fruit Grower
Wyatt H. Richard, 56, a noted fruit grower, died after a long illness at 8 a.m. today at his residence on the Middle Road. Born in Frederick County on April 9, 1900, he was the son of Mrs. Florence Frankhouse Richard and the late Julius Richard and was married to Cornelia Gray in Rockville.
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Middle Road
Frederick County
Florence Frankhouse Richard
Julius Richard
Cornelia Gray
Rockville
Berryville Council OKs Sewage Plant Upgrade
Berryville Town Council learned from Mayor Bishton that the State Water Control Board approved plans for enlarging and improving the sewage disposal plant at a cost not to exceed 25 000 dollars. The work will be done by George W. Thomas Inc. and start soon.
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Thomas W. Bishton
State Water Control Board
George W. Thomas, Inc
Andrew LaVelle
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Main Street
LaVelle
Washington
Lonnie W. Levi
Nehru cites Hungarian revolt casualties and calls for withdrawal
Prime Minister Nehru said Indian diplomats report about 25 000 Hungarians and 7 000 Russians killed in the anti-Soviet revolt. He urged withdrawal of foreign forces from Europe and said the United States should engage Russia for a Middle East settlement before his U.S. visit to meet President Eisenhower.
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India
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J. N. Khosla
Czechoslovakia
K. P. S. Menon
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Budapest
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Atlantic
Russia
Middle East
U. S
Eisenhower
Fire at Pine Motor causes thousands in damage
A gasoline fire at Pine Motor Company around 10 45 this morning damaged a car and a truck and caused smoke damage to the building. Loss estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars. covered partly by insurance. Mechanic Robert du Bruller inhaled smoke and was treated by Dr. Hugh Clark. Fire started from acetylene torch sparks. Friendship and South End fire brigades responded.
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Pine Motor Company
Robert du Bruller
Hugh Clark
Friendship
South End
Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company Meeting Set at Brakeblok Plant
The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Brakeblok Plant. All members are urged to attend. J W Green Jr, President.
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The
Round Hill Community Fire Company
Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company
J. W. Green, JR
Jackie Robinson Traded to Giants in Major League Move
New York Giants announce the acquisition of Jackie Robinson from the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for pitcher Dick Littlefield and cash. Deal finalized at Chicago meetings with an estimated cash around 30000. Robinson to play first base as Bill White serves in the Army.
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Horace Stoneham
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Robinson
Brooklyn
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Littlefield
Algin
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Rigney
Bill White
Record Deer Kill Totals Across Hardy and Surrounding Counties
The Moorefield Examiner reports 3060 deer killed in Hardy County during the hunter’s six day season with 1536 bucks and 1524 does among about 9000 participants. Hampshire County records the season high at 2288, while Berkeley, Pendleton, and Mineral counties show 351, 967, and 987 deer respectively. Gifts for ladies ad appears at 156 158 Ne Loudoun St.
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Moorefield Examiner
Hardy County
Examiner
Hampshire Review
Hampshire County
Berkeley County
Pendleton County
Mineral County
Get Gifts at Schewel Furniture Pay for them next year
Local advertisement for Schewel Furniture offering consumers the option to purchase gifts now and pay next year through a deferred payment plan. The notice promotes holiday shoppers and mentions terms for installments and eligibility.
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Schewel Furniture
Indefinite Strike Threatens If Budapest Leaders Are Freed
Tens of thousands of Budapest workers quit again after returning to factories ending a two day general strike. The protest targets the arrest of Budapest Central Workers Council leaders by Janos Kadars government with Russian control cited. At least six killed in riots as Russians and Hungarian police clash in Budapest and towns like Eger and Miskolc. The government declared martial law and made the death penalty mandatory for crimes under it.
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Robert Willingham
LaVelle
Seldon G. O'Bryan
O’bryan
Norfolk & Western Railway
O'Bryan
J. O. Cain
Berryville
Clarke
Budapest
Central Workers’ Council
Janos Kadar
Serov
Frankfurt
Szigmund Morris
Eger
Miskolc
Belgrade
Austria
Budapest Central Workers’ Council
Budapest Radio
Sandor Racz
Budapest Worker's Council
Sandor
Virginia Weather Outlook and Local Notices
Cloudy and colder with rain tonight and Friday morning. rain changes to snow in the mountains Friday. Highs in the 30s to 40s, lows 26 to 46 depending on location. Also notes on sunrise 7:24 AM and moon set 3:51 AM. Christmas clubs open this weekend at Winchester banks. Pancake supper December 14 from 5:30 to 7 PM at Corner Braddock and Clifford Streets. Laymen’s Fellowship Club at Congregational Christian Church announces event details.
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Winchester
Loudoun St
Pancak
Braddock & Clifford Sts
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