House Passes New Military Construction Bill
The House quickly approved a 2.14 billion military construction bill by unanimous consent after stripping vetoed provisions. It authorizes基地 construction at bases worldwide and retains oversight promises, despite President Eisenhower's objections to committee approvals and constitutional powers.
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Washington
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
House Armed Services Committee
United States
Vinson
D-Ga
Congress
Eisenhower
Gore Teen Canteen Formed for Local Youth
Gore forms a teen canteen for ages 13 to 19 with 65 members and adult advisors Eula Foreman Walter H Young and Robert B Martin. The group drafted a constitution and aims to provide supervised teenage entertainment. Officers include Raymond Judy Whitacre president and Robert Wingfield first VP. The canteen, aided by Gore Fire Company, plans Friday and Saturday gatherings, with fundraisers and a poster committee led by Lolita Young Margine SirBaugh and Etta Michaels. Yard Party set for Wednesday July 25 at 5 30 p m at Stephenson Methodist Church in Stephenson Virginia with a country ham or fried chicken dinner.
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Gore
Eula Foreman
Walter H. Young
Robert B. Martin
Raymond
Judy) Whitacre
Robert Wingfield
Charles McDaniel
Geanne Foreman
Edda Michaels
Gore Fire Company
Stephenson Methodist Church
Stephenson
U.S. Charges Soviet Union Holding Airmen From Planes
The United States alleges the Soviet Union is detaining American airmen from two downed U S planes and possibly more. The note demanded detailed progress updates and named crew losses from a 1950 Privateer in the Baltic and a 1952 B 29 near Kamchatka. It cites reports of detention across Siberia and several locations since 1949 with multiple potential crew members referenced.
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U.S
Soviet Union
MOSCOW+P
United States
U. S
Baltic Sea
Sea of Japan
Kamchatka
Soviet Siberia
United Nations Command
Korea
Vorkuta
Arsenic Dust Traced to Luce Bedroom Ceiling
New Time Magazine report links Clare Boothe Luce illness to arsenic in paint seeping from the ceiling at Villa Taverna Rome. Symptoms included fatigue hair loss brittle nails and nervous distress before doctors confirmed arsenic poisoning. Ceiling repainted with non leaded paint ended the danger and safeguarded diplomatic relations.
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New York
Rome
Clare Boothe Luce
U. S
Italy
Time Magazine
U. S Navy
Naples
Polio Vaccinations Urged Amid Chicago Surge
Chicago health chief urges polio shots as 18 new cases and one death occur in 48 hours. Year to date totals reach 169 cases and 4 deaths with 2,100 free shots given to 1 19 year olds and 15,000 shots supplied to private doctors. Officials stress it is a surge not an epidemic. Dr Herman N Bundesen notes two areas are watched closely. Dr Brian T Shorney says Chicago area has the highest polio rate in the nation.
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Chicago
Fighteen
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Board of Health
Bundesen
Brian T. Shorney
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Marine Sergeant Pleads Innocent On Main Charges
Parris Island. Marine S Sergeant Matthew C. McKeon pleads innocent to involuntary manslaughter and oppression of recruits in the forced march that led to six drownings last April 8. Defense attorney Emile Zola Berman questions results of a 27000 Marines opinion poll on training.
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Parris Island
Matthew C. McKeon
McKeon
Emile Zola Berman
Berman
Marine Corps
MccKeon
GOP Leaders Say Ike Looks Much Better
GOP leaders report President Eisenhower appears much stronger and more vigorous than a week earlier in Gettysburg. They discussed the legislative agenda at the White House as Democratic calls for doctors’ testimony grow. Sen. Saltonstall notes improved color and vitality since the prior meeting.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
GOP
White House
Democratic National Committee
Sen. Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Senate
Sen. Knowland
California
Middletown Fire Company Carnival Opens With Crowds
Middletown's annual fire company carnival opened on the school lot drawing a good crowd. The event runs each evening this week to raise funds. The highlight is the firemen's parade Thursday preceded by a plate supper by the auxiliary. G W Borden reports the parade will include 50 units.
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Middletown
Middletown Fire Company
G. W. Borden
House Members Seek Time to Speak on Civil Rights Bill
Ten House members push to speak during the second day of debate on the civil rights bill. A 151 to 103 test vote suggested a House majority for final passage if brought to a vote, while southern lawmakers seek further delay hoping a Senate filibuster blocks the measure.
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House
Washington
Senate
One Man Arrested In Series of Nine House Breakings
Delbert Henry Durr, 31, of Featherbed Lane, was arrested at his home at 9 am on a warrant by W. D. McKean for entering the McKean home on four occasions. Capt. Funk and Lt. Rudolph made the arrest. Durr is held for Winchester Corporation Court Grand Jury action. Other complainants include Teets, Rosenberger, Bailey, and Moore on Millwood Ave and S Kent St.
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Featherbed Lane
Durr
W. D. McKean
Millwood Ave
McKean
Francis Funk
Warren Rudolph
John Warren Rice
Winchester Corporation Court
Winchester Police Department
Fred Teets
S. Kent St
Stephen Rosenberger
W. W. Bailey
Woodrow Moore
Louisiana bans interracial athletic contests signed into law
Gov. Earl Long signed a bill banning interracial athletic contests after October 15 and enforcing segregated seating and facilities. The measure, praised by supporters but criticized for hardship, may trigger court challenges affecting the Sugar Bowl, the Texas League, and other events. Sugar Bowl officials claimed no suit plans, while Texas League President Dick Butler predicted Shreveport could be dropped from the league due to lack of a Negro player balance.
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Baton Rouge
Earl Long
Louisiana
Long
Gome
Paul E. DeBlanc
New Orleans
Mid-Winter Sports Assn
Association
Dallas
Dick Butler
Shreveport
35 Indictments in Frederick County Grand Jury
Frederick County Circuit Court opened a busy July term as a grand jury returned 35 indictments against 18 defendants, including three juveniles. The cases involve manslaughter, breaking and entering, larceny, forgery, and assault. Nine indictments name Thomas Randolph Hart, with Hart arraigned and pleading guilty to nine counts.
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Frederick County
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Maasie
For Sale Lot 125 by 256 at 2 mi N of Rt 11
Property listing offers a home site with shade trees on Lot 125 by 256, located 2 miles north of Route 11. Contact MO 2-9454 for details. classified notice appears on page 2 column 3.
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N. Rt
Montmorency Cherries Boyd Orchard
Little Mountain Church Event at Cedar Grove
At Little Mountain Methodist Church in Cedar Grove an event was held on Saturday July 21 starting at 5 30 p.m. The notice lists times and numbers from the event.
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Little Mountain Methodist Church
Cedar Grove
Winchester and Frederick County hit six month construction peak
Six month 1956 permits total 268 with an estimated cost of 2 262 610 up 140 460 over 1955. Major project is Robinson Memorial School in Pineville costing 280 000 with completion set for January 1957. 129 permits in Winchester and 139 in Frederick County.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Pineville
Robinson Memorial School
Judge Hutcheson to Hear Prince Edward School Segregation Case
United States District Judge Sterling Hutcheson of Richmond will hear the Prince Edward County school segregation case alone. The three judge court originally scheduled to hear the case made the decision after a July 9 session to hear an NAACP petition for further relief. State Sen. Garland Gray plans an executive committee meeting for public education and a push to set a special session of the General Assembly within 90 days to address desegregation. Federal pressure from Judge John Paul spurred Charlottesville officials toward fall desegregation plans and prompted calls for a legislative special session.
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Richmond
United States
Sterling Hutcheson
Prince Edward County
Federal District Court
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Garland Gray
Commission On Public Education
Stanley
General Assembly
Virginia
Gray Commission
John Paul
Western District of Virginia
Charlottesville
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
John 8
Battle
Charlottes- Ville
Production Staff At O Sull ivan Now At Normal Level
The O Sullivan Rubber Corporation reports normal production and a full staff after nearly 100 of about 400 workers went on strike May 18. The strike enters its third month with vacancies mainly from turnover and a few trades still unfilled. A meeting with Local 511 URCPWA is set for Thursday at 10 a m to try to end the strike.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation
Ful
Urclpwa
C. W. Rich
Eastern Conference of
Teamsters
Chuck Leadman
Textile Workers of America
Carl Swartz
United Rubber Workers
William Kuehner
Pittsburgh
Rich
Virginia Weather and Local Notices
Weather forecast for Virginia notes few showers this evening and a mostly fair Wednesday with low temperatures 58 to 64 in west and north regions and 64 to 68 in southeast. Local items include berry and fruit stand ads, a regular fire company meeting, a beauty shop reopening, orchard sales, and half season pool tickets advertised.
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Blue & Gray
Mary Sherman
Willow Lawn Pool Valley Avenue
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