Confederate Memorial Museum highlights in Richmond
In Richmond a wartime home once occupied by Jefferson Davis now houses a Confederate Memorial Museum. Exhibits include Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender sword, the Shenandoah’s last flag, and a NC regiment battle flag carried in over 60 fights. The collection honors Southern soldiers and aims to preserve their material history.
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Richmond
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Medical College of Virginia
Thitbeum
Davis
Dixie
India Thomas
Robert E. Lee
McLean House
Appomattox
Court House
Lee
Ulysses SS. Grant
Maryland
Shenandoah
Liverpool
North Carolina
Northern Virginia
Autopsy Points to Likely Freezing Death of Teacher
Preliminary autopsy suggests a woman likely froze to death in 13 degree cold with no signs of struggle. The report notes unusual dress, packed pockets, and lack of apparent suffering. burial planned in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, where she grew up.
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Timore (Ap
Replane
Burgettstown, Pa
Two Adults Sentenced for Starvation Death of Child
In Hanover a carnival worker and his wife received two year penitentiary terms after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the starvation death of their 8 year old daughter Carol Ann. The couple faced harsh conditions during wanderings for work with five of their ten children reportedly disposed of. Carol Ann's body was found February 9, 1961 near a patch of woods off U.S. Route 1 in Brunswick County.
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Hanover
Dudley
Geoffrey State
Carol ‘Ann
Debbie Jane
Virginia
Christine
Carol’ Ann
U.S. 1
Brunswick County
North Carolina
Tribble and Hockman Duel Over Street Brawl Testimony
Tribble says he was struck while talking to a girl and arrested while trying to leave the floor. Hockman testifies he struck Tribble after being hit himself and turning. Two women Shirley Carbaugh and Loretta Dovel corroborate seeing Hockman strike. Watts says Tribble was disorderly and fighting. Judge Rice notes Tribble could have avoided guilt by stopping when officers arrived.
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Hockman
Shirley
Carbaugh
Loretta Dovel
Tribble
Miss Carbaugh
Win- Canteenees City
Debnee Watts
Commonwealth
Winchester
Rice
Watts
Missing Co Pilot Found Alive in Viet Nam Jungle
In Saigon region a U S Air Force co pilot 1st Lt James E Johnson age 28 from Winter Haven Florida who parachuted from a B26 before it crashed was found alive in jungle 260 miles northeast of Saigon Maj James R O Neill 40 of Huntington Station New York the plane’s pilot was killed and his body recovered Johnson was dropping incendiary bombs on a suspected Viet Cong concentration the crash was the second B26 to go down in South Viet Nam
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Saigon
Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
James E. Johnson
Winter Haven
Fla
James R. O'Neill
Huntington Station
N.Y
Recov
See Johnson
South Viet
Filibuster Fight Seen Renewed After Vote
Washington AP reports Senators favoring a tougher antifilibuster rule showed better support in the latest vote but failed to achieve a two thirds majority. The adjournment motion passed 64 to 33, closing the rules fight for now as debates over filibuster reform continue amid resistance from Southern lawmakers.
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Washington
Dear Anne
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montara
Congress
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Lyndon B. Johnson
Mansfield
Johnson
Javits
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Vac Savange Slav Ns
Court fight over jury trial in desegregation case
The Justice Department says jury trial rights apply only in district court while the case centers on willful disobedience of federal orders. Appeals judges barred interference with Meredith's admission and Barnett and Johnson barred access to the campus. Contempt penalties include jail and daily fines up to 10000 dollars for Barnett and 5000 dollars for Johnson until purged.
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Barnett
Johnson
Justice Department
Meredith
Mills College Trustee President Dies After Illness
Herbert E. Hall, 69, longtime president of Mills College Board of Trustees and San Francisco attorney, died after months of illness. A Bonsai remark about patient care notes.
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Piedont
Calif
Herbert E. Hall
Mills College, Board of Trustees
San Francisco
Mrs Allen Heads County Heart Fund Drive
Mrs Allen launches county heart fund to support Virginia Heart Association and American Heart Association programs. She notes Frederick County 1961 cardiovascular deaths rose to 59.3 percent. Mrs Allen, formerly Miss Pa, is widow of M E Royston Sr and a Handley High School graduate. She worked at Van Brakeshoe Co and Young Men's Sport Shop, with three month old son Edward.
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Virginia Heart Association
American Heart
Allen
Frederick County
Gertrude
M. E. Royston
Handley High School
van Brakeshoe Co
Mr.Allen
Edward
Dissent on Cuba missiles and Latin American threat
Senators debate Cuba threats and missile fear. Kennedy urges caution and solid intel while Goldwater argues Communists in Cuba endanger the region. McClellan and Jackson raise concerns about on site inspection and the blockade.
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Cuba
United States
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Air Force Reserve
Goldwater
Latin America
Kennedy
Congress
Keating
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Henry M. Jackson
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White House
Richman Isought
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Confederacy
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Confederate Memor
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Winnie
Joe
Florsheims
Shoe Center, Inc
Dees
Mrs. Allen
Mes
Dean E. Allen
Standard Electric
Frigidaire
Berryville
Strash
Front Royal
Laray
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