Brownell urges enactment of rights program in hearings
Atty. Gen. Brownell urged Congress to enact the administrations civil rights program to empower action through civil suits and injunctive power. He argued the plan would not expand federal jurisdiction and aims to protect constitutional rights and voting access without broadening state powers. Opposition from Southern foes was anticipated as hearings opened before the House Judiciary Committee.
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National Guard Opposition to Pentagon Six Month Training
National Guard leaders in Washington fight a Pentagon order requiring six months of basic training for all new enlistees. They seek 11 weeks for those under 18 or 19, arguing the longer regime endangers enlistment and mobilization while offering AS class options and later Army Service School training for specialists.
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Searchers Drag Shenandoah River For Missing Man
Dragging operations in the Shenandoah River resumed today as the search for the body of Earl Owen a 37 year old Washington man who disappeared Saturday night continued. Owen an inspector for the Washington division of motor vehicles was last heard from by his wife after a cry for help. His car was found near the river bank close to the home of his mother in law Mrs Walter Plum. Firemen and rescue squads from Shenandoah Front Royal Stanley Luray Broadway and Staunton conducted the search.
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Two Front Royal Men Die in U S 1 Truck Crash
Two Front Royal men, Henry Clay Thompson and Guy Richard Laughry, were killed in a three vehicle crash on U S 1 near Ladysmith at 2 15 am. The crash involved Thompson rear ending a northbound tractor trailer loaded with scrap iron, pushing it into a parked truck and scattering wreckage across the highway. The 13 000 damage raised Virginia's 1957 traffic toll to 76 23 on that date.
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Saud and Eisenhower reach general accord on Mideast issues
President Eisenhower and King Saud agree on Middle East problems including Red infiltration Suez reopening and military economic support. A follow up meeting planned to issue a communique Saud says Arab nations may accept the doctrine if clarified He denies intent to buy arms from the Soviet bloc seeking U S arms and training and may double his 15000 man force with more tanks and jets in exchange for a five year renewal of the Dhahran base use.
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Gore Drafts Bill To Limit Campaign Contributions
Senator Gore proposes yearly limits on individual contributions to political campaigns and mandatory reporting. He suggests a possible 5000 dollar cap, favoring tougher penalties for unreported gifts, as the Elections subcommittee cites 1956 costs and wide spending gaps between parties.
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Winchester Man Charged After City Street Crash
A Winchester man Walter B. Mason aged 21 was jailed after a Saturday morning crash at N Cameron Street and Oates Avenue. He faces charges of driving under the influence, two counts of hit and run and no operator's license with bond set at 500 dollars. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 12.
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Clearbrook
Mystery surrounds Moscow hospital patient identity
Soviet officials and diplomats denied reports that Deputy Premier Lazar Kagonavich is the patient at Moscow hospital. German doctor Hans Joachim Schulten said the unidentified man is in critical condition and has been ill about two weeks. The case remains unsettled as officials note Shepilov has recovered and deny Presidium involvement.
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West Germany President Heuss to Visit the United States
West Germany President Theodor Heuss will visit the United States in March meeting President Eisenhower in Washington from March 6 to 8. The 73 year old leader will tour several states in a private capacity and will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Heinrich von Brentano.
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Israel Stands Fast in Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba
Israel resisted UN demands to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh area along the Gulf of Aqaba. Egypt opposed concessions and called for a police presence on both sides of the armistice line while the UN urged deployment of peacekeepers.
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Rouss Fire Co Plans 60th Banquet at War Memorial
Marvin Weaver and C Douglas Brown announce the 60th annual Rouss banquet on February 11 at the War Memorial Building to seat about 300 firemen and guests. Tokes family will cater, with Sydney Snellings providing organ music and a menu including turkey ham and seasonal fruits.
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Maynard Renner
Woodrow Keller
Plans For Selecting Two Unknown Soldiers For Arlington
The Army Navy and Air Force announced plans to choose two Unknown Americans from World War II and Korea for burial beside the World War I Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Re interment is set for Memorial Day May 30 1958 with selections due by May 15. The World War I Unknown has rested at Arlington since November 11 1921 and tomb modifications are being discussed to add crypts. The WWII unknowns will be pre selected from Pacific and European graves, then one will be chosen for burial. The Korea unknown will come from the national cemetery in Honolulu Hawaii.
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Delinquent Youths Plague New York Families
A New York City report claims seventy five percent of juvenile delinquents come from under one percent of two million families. Separate sale notes list sample skirts in the 2 to 14.95 range.
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Entire Section Crew Victims Of Bishop Mine Blast
A gas explosion at the Bishop coal mine on the Virginia West Virginia line trapped and killed about 27 miners. Rescue teams worked from a West Virginia entrance as officials said all of those underground in the affected section perished. Local relatives gathered as officials expanded the search and awaited confirmation of identities and exact counts.
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Two Deaths Probed By Shenandoah County Authorities
Shenandoah County authorities investigate the weekend deaths of Staylor Lutz 62 of Corneville and Virginia S. Ritenour 39 of Streeton. Sheriff Weaver said autopsies were expected to determine causes. Ritenour died in a car being driven by a friend from Strasburg to Shenandoah County.
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Virginia Weather Forecast and Five Day Outlook
Mostly cloudy with lighter rain in southern and central portions tonight. Five day outlook February 5-9 calls for temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal, with some colder days Tuesday and Wednesday then milder, about half an inch total precipitation. Today's highs 60 and low 41, year ago 36 and 29. Winchester skies note sunrise 7:16 am, sunset 5:37 pm, first quarter February 7.
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