New Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Sworn In
J Lindsay Almond Jr age 59 former attorney general is sworn in as Virginia governor at 12 26 p m before 3000 spectators on the Capitol portico. Lt Gov A E Stephens and Attorney General Albertis Harrison also take oaths as ceremonies proceed with a parade and secular and religious remarks.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Virginia
Edward W. Hudeins
State Supreme Court
Jefferson Designed
Capitol
Almond
United States
Josephine
Capitol Square
Charlies J. Smith
Roanoke College
Salem
Thomas B. Stanley
E. Blackburn Moore
Barl Fitzpatrick
Roanoke
Supreme Court
C. Vernon Spratley
Alice Edward Stokes Stephens
Stephens
A. E. S. Albertis S. Harrison Jr
John W. Eggleston
J. Lindsay Almond Sr
Gov. Stanley
Executive
John Marshall
Stanley
Virginia National Guard
Richmond High Schools
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Blood shortage hits regional center in Washington
The Winchester Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports there is no blood at the Regional Blood Center in Washington D C. They urge donations for a January 14 clinic at First Presbyterian Church from 10 a m to 4 p m.
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Washington
D. C
Winchester
Frederick County
American Red Cross
First Presbyterian Church
Newton Baker Veterans Center
Martinsburg
Newton Baker
Washington Regional
Eisenhower Leaves Door Open for Summit But Sets Timing
President Eisenhower signals possible future summit with Bulganin by weekend message opening door to talks while rejecting a three month deadline. Secretary Dulles criticizes Soviet propaganda and urges careful prep before any high level meeting, contrasting US safeguarded proposals with Kremlin aims.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Bulganin
Britain
France
NATO
State Dulles
U.S
Dulles
Kremlin
U. S
United States
General's Criticism of the Hit by Flanders
Sen Schriever, Air Force missiles chief, told the Senate he doubts the Pentagon plan to form a unified space agency will enhance defense. He urged focusing on the Thor IRBM and proposed early unmanned lunar and planetary reconnaissance missions. The revolt of the generals term surfaces as Eisenhower consolidates anti missile and satellite work in ARPA while Vanguard awaits a test after a failed December launch.
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Washington
Sen
Flanders
R-Vi
Air Force
Eisenhower
Pentagon
Bernard A. Schriever
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Schriever
Congress
Department of Defense
New
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Congressional Committee
Defense Department
Air
Thor
Moon
Mars
Venus
Navy
Vanguard
Army
Nolde Bakery Chairman H William Nolde Dies at 84
H William Nolde 84 former chairman of Nolde Bros Bakery died at his home after retiring in May 1956. He led the bakery for years and lived in Richmond. The obituary notes his longtime leadership and retirement.
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Richmond
H. William Nolde
Nolde Bros. Bakery
Missile Satellite Program Moves Toward Civilian Probes
At Cape Canaveral two 5000 mile missiles were launched Friday the Atlas and the Navaho then attention shifted to two satellite projects. A small aluminum sphere 6.4 inch diameter and a 32 pound payload will ride the Vanguard rocket while a second 29.7 pound cylinder 80 inches long will be the final stage of the Jupiter C. Officials expect Vanguard to launch possibly next week and Jupiter C a week later.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Navy
Vanguard
Air Force Missile Test Center
Project Vanguard
Washington
Donald N. Yates
Cape
Yates
Frost Damage To Florida Fruit Assessed at 20 Percent
Lakeland Florida frost damage to Florida fruit was assessed at 20 percent as growers awaited pricier returns for unscathed oranges and grapefruit. USDA estimated 22 million boxes of Florida oranges, four million grapefruit, and one million tangerines lost in December freeze, shifting price outlook for late season Valencia oranges.
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Ldw
Dr Pifer Heads Memorial Hospital Medical Staff
Dr. Herman I. Pifer was named president of the staff at Memorial Hospital during the Medical Staff annual meeting. He succeeds Dr. EF. C. Stuart Jr. New officers include Dr. George H Smith vice president Dr. Robert B. Boyd secretary and Dr. Monford D. Custer Jr treasurer. Terms run for one year. Also an opening notice for The Battletown Inn Berryville announces opening on Tuesday January 14. A 1949 Plymouth sedan is for sale in tip top condition with contact MO 2-8703.
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Herman I. Pifer
Memorial Hospital
EF. C. Stuart
George H Smith
Robert 8. Boyd
Monford D. Custer
On Vear
Jailed Priests Freed as Caracas Protests Break Up
Demonstrators in downtown Caracas urged an end to the dictatorship while President Marcos Perez Jimenez freed five jailed priests to mollify the Vatican. Police used tear gas and machetes as several hundred gathered. about two dozen were arrested. No injuries reported amid smashed shop windows and tense political pushback. The release followed cabinet reshuffle and pressure from Venezuelan security forces and the Vatican warned of possible diplomatic break.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Vatican
Perez Jimenez
Interior Ministry
New York
Vatican City
Jose Teofilo Velasco
Almond seeks power to counter Little Rock style crisis in Virginia
Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr in his inaugural address calls for authority to close any school under federal troop protection and rejects detailed desegregation plans. He champions state rights, proposes a science driven education boost, a 15 million Literary Fund maneuver, and said the state must meet Russia's challenge with better schools.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
Little Rock
General Assembly
Almond
Thomas B. Stanley
Ted Dalton
Supreme Court
Russia
Capitol
Jefferson
United States
Sputnik
Supreme Court of the United States
Assembly
Albanian landing made voluntary says U S airman
U S Air Force Maj Howard Curran said he landed his T33 in Communist Albania after being blown off course and with radio out. He landed on the first field seen with fuel to fly only 10 minutes more, stayed 19 days under custody, and later flew out after Albania offered a tire replacement. Curran disputed the initial claim of forced down. Albania said he would be allowed to depart.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
U. S. Air Force
Howard Curran
Albania
Curran
Tirana
Durese
Adriatic Sea
Tacoma
Wash
Chateauroux
France
Italy
People's Republic of
Alabnia
U.S
Paris
Sergeant Convicted On Nine Cruelty Charges in Navy Brig
Marine Sgt. Robert J. Barbutt was found guilty on nine counts of cruelty to prisoners at a Navy brig in Sasebo Japan. He faces up to nine years. acquittals on 17 other cruelty counts and two assault counts. Sentencing set for Monday. automatic review to follow.
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Japan
Robert J. Barbutt
Leatherneck
Schenectady
N. Y
Barbuti
Navy
Sasebo
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