McKeon Defense Shapes Night March Case In Marine Court Martial
At Parris Island the defense for S Sgt Matthew C McKeon argues he owed no apology for the night march that left six recruits dead. Prosecutor Sevier vows a lengthy trial as the court-martial proceeds with McKeon pleading innocent to involuntary manslaughter and oppression of recruits.
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Soviet East German accord vows aid and atomic plant
Moscow and East Berlin sealed a two year economic pact expanding trade and aid, cutting the Soviet troop bill, and backing a 100,000 kilowatt atomic power station. The agreement ties East Germany closer to Moscow while calling for talks on German unification.
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Dulles Sees Global Trend Toward Military Cuts
Secretary of State Dulles said world-wide moves toward trimming armed forces appear driven by reliance on atomic and modern weapons. He urged maintaining U S nuclear superiority while hoping for progress on Soviet arms reduction. He noted possible overseas force reductions but warned increases could occur. He listed other points from his news conference including conventions, Egypt, and UN aid debates.
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Commuter Train Crash Injures 34 in Jersey City
A Pennsylvania Railroad express train bound from Long Branch to New York collided with a bumper at Exchange Place Terminal. About 34 passengers suffered shocks abrasions and bruises, none serious. Engineer John Walsh age 59 from Elmhurst New York appeared to misjudge the bumper position. The 12 car train left Bayhead Junction at 6 35 am and arrived at 8 23 am.
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Curfew Imposed on U S Troops in Germany
In Heidelberg Germany the U S Army orders 250000 troops to be in quarters by midnight before duty days and by 1 am before nonduty days. General Henry S Hodes cites rising incidents involving American soldiers and German civilians as a threat to relations and calls the curfew a step to reduce crime.
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Eisenhower Confers With Top Advisers Over Steel Strike
President Eisenhower meets with key advisers as the steel strike nears three weeks, with 650000 workers idle and 75000 in allied industries. Negotiations continue in Pittsburgh while the President weighs economic impact.
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Three Military Prisoners Escape Fort Meade
Three military prisoners on a clean-up detail overpowered an armed guard and escaped near the northern edge of Fort Meade. The guard was unharmed. The fugitives were Harrison E. Toddy 18 Federalsburg Maryland James E. Brown 19 Monaca Pennsylvania and Robert L. Paseo 21 Tridelphia Virginia.
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Hodge Aide Charged In Embezzlement Case
Edward A. Epping, top aide to Illinois auditor Orville FE Hodge, is charged with embezzlement as investigators raid his Springfield apartment seizing papers. The case centers on mishandled state funds totaling hundreds of thousands, with warrants cashed at Southmoor Bank and Trust in Chicago. Hodge offers restitution and says he will appear before a grand jury while seeking immunity.
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Auto Crash Near Hoisington Ends in Fire
Trooper reports a car ran along the U.S. 281 shoulder 342 feet, crossed, skidded 138 feet, sheared a pole, and flipped 42 feet through the air before bursting into flames. Driver Waiter Crick 42 and passenger A. J. Thompson 46 suffered severe injuries but crawled free.
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Trucker Killed When Tank Smashes Motel On Pantops Mountain
A 5 000 gallon gasoline truck plunged down Pantops Mountain east of Charlottesville smashing four trees and a power pole then rammed a motel. The driver Ernest Lee Jordan 40 of Richmond died instantly. Guests escaped injury though plaster fell from the motel wall. No explosion occurred as line sagging near the tractor sparked near the overturned trailer. Jordan’s death and other fatal accidents push Virginia's 1956 toll to 422.
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Surgeon’s Knife Blinds Four Year Old in Florida
In Orlando a 41 minute surgery to remove the left eye due to cancer left four year old Mike Sibole blind. His parents Mr and Mrs Henry Malone of Miami were with him at the hospital. The operation began at 8 10 a m and ended with the child waking to a hazy world.
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Democrats Celebrate Senate Social Security Victory
Jubilant Democrats hail passage of a Social Security bill in the Senate after a 12 hour session. The measure expands retirement and disability benefits with retirement at 62 for women and disability benefits at 50, while the House already passed a similar version.
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Weather-driven losses hit West Virginia farms big
Hurricane force winds and heavy rain and hail swept Berkeley and Jefferson counties causing more than 500 000 dollars in damage. Fruit losses were put at 300 000 dollars. Several packing sheds barns houses and other buildings were damaged with no injuries reported.
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Rain adds to monthly totals in Winchester area
Heavy rain fell across Winchester and Frederick County while nearby West Virginia counties faced wind and damage. The Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory recorded .96 inches, boosting July to 4.12 inches and the year to 20.84 inches, above the 43 year average.
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Devastating Local Storm Hits Tabler's Station Area
A freak storm raked a 10 mile path from Tabler's Station near Darksville to Leetown in Jefferson County, toppling trees and destroying crops. Winds near 75 mph with gusts to 100 mph wrecked orchards, barns, and equipment. rainfall at Martinsburg airport recorded 0.93 inches in 25 minutes, with extensive fruit crop losses estimated around 60 000 to 70 000 dollars.
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Virginia forecast shows mild week with showers likely weekend
Generally fair conditions across Virginia tonight and Thursday. Five day outlook July 19 to 23 calls for temperatures 2-4 degrees below normal, warmer Friday, cooler Sunday and Monday, with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly over the weekend and about one inch of rain expected. Sunrise 4:02 a.m. sunset around 9:?? p.m. Moon set Thursday 2:15 a.m.
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