Rockefeller push for civil rights action at GOP governors meet
Nelson Rockefeller’s bid to salvage a faltering campaign by promoting a strong civil rights plank at the 55th Gov d Conference faced likely defeat as governors split on changing rules to require unanimous support for resolutions. Democrats and Republicans mostly favored a unanimity rule aimed at policing civil rights while keeping the party from being captured by the radical right.
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Jack Bell
Miami Beach
Fla
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Etto
New York
Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
John Birch Society
Associated Press
Alabama
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Sparks Cause Roof Blaze At Monastery
Fire damaged one side and scorched the other of a barn roof at Holy Cross Monastery near the Shenandoah River. Volunteers from John H. Enders Fire Co. arrived at 4 25 PM and found monks already controlling the blaze. A spokesman said sparks from nearby brush burning ignited the roof. no equipment damage occurred inside the barn.
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Berryville
Holy Cross Monastery
Shenandoah River
John H. Enders Fire Co
Ramsburg to Receive Extra Prize in 4H Food Contest
Mary Ramsburg of Berryville won first prize in the State 4H Club Food Demonstration Contest in Blacksburg last month and will get a $10 bonus from the Virginia State Horticultural Society ladies auxiliary for using apples in her dish. A grateful note arrived from Mrs. David Felts of Louisiana describing the return of her dog Tammy and thanking Winchester residents for their support.
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Mary Ramsburg
Berryville
Blacksburg
John F. Watson
Virginia State Apple Commission
Miss Ramsburg
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Thomas Tuggle
Brandon Drive
David Felts
Louisiana
Tammy
Lady the St Bernard Opens Savings Account at Local Bank
A 150 pound St Bernard named Lady showed her paw prints on an account form at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Owner William Marks plans future deposits as Lady prepares for dog shows in the United States and Canada and a big show at Madison Square Garden.
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St. Bernard
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
von Alpenhof
Jack Swanson
United States
Canada
New York
Madison Square Garden
PAWS
Lady
Farmers and Merchants Bank
William Marks
Front Royal Rd
Hazel TV series eyed for integrated crew by NAACP
The NAACP named Hazel as the first Hollywood TV show it seeks to integrate. It calls for at least one Negro on the technical staff and for Negro actors in regular roles. Ford Motor Co may face economic sanctions if demands are not met.
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Hollywood
Hazel
Shirley Booth
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Ford Motor Company
William Dozier
Screen Gems
Hollywood Craft
Dozier
Seid James Tolbert
Beverly
Labor chief Wirtz pushes weekend talks on rail work rules
Secretary of Labor Wirtz announces meetings will continue through the weekend to settle the railway work rules dispute by agreement. The AP bulletin notes ongoing negotiations with unions and rail management seeking a settlement.
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Washington
W. Willard Wirtz
Miss Universe Finals Spark Amidst Contests and Calamities
Miami Beach reports a Miss Universe pageant finale clouded by a missing contestant a freak car accident and an appendectomy. Norma Beatriz Nolan of Argentina will crown one of 15 finalists on CBS at 10 p.m. EST while competitors endure heat and rehearsals.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Norma Beatriz Nolan
Argentina
Miss Nolan
Marlene Schmidt
Germany
Ty Hardin
Susan Pratt
Susan
Khrushchev Seeks East West Summit With Broad Peace Proposals
Premier Khrushchev offered to back a nuclear test ban with a nonaggression pact and an inspection system to prevent surprise attacks. He hinted a ban on underground tests may follow, as U S British and Soviet negotiators push toward a formal accord and possible summit meetings.
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Moscow
Khrushchev
Hungary
Communist Party
Janos Kadar
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Britain
Lord Hailsham
Harriman
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
East
West Germany
State Department
America
H D Robinson Heads Virginia Apple Commission Again
H D Robinson Jr. was re elected chairman of the Virginia State Apple Commission at Staunton. John D Neff of Staunton was re elected vice chairman. New committee appointments include Advertising James F Laise and Philip B Glaize. Budget A H Garst and H L Hollar. Research E R Utt. Personnel A R Seaman. The group voiced concern over drought impacting Winchester and nearby counties as fruit crops run roughly 25 percent below summer harvest estimates.
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H. Delmer Robinson
Winchester
Virginia
Apple Commission
Staunton
James F. Laise
H. F. Byrd, Inc
Philip B. Glaize
John D. Neff
Mr. Neff
E. B. Bonham
Chilhowie
B. R. Lacy
III
Front Royal
A. H. Garst
Boones Mill
H. L. Hollar
Timberville
E. R. Utt
Fancy Gap
A.R. Seaman
Roseland
Frederick
Clarke Counties
City Driver Escapes Injury In James Street Crash
A 17 year old Stephens City driver lost control on W James St and rolled over clipping a tree and a parked car at Shenandoah Motors Co lot. Three other juveniles had minor injuries in related city and county crashes.
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W. James St
Shenandoah Motors Co
Stephens City
Brown
Cork St
P. W. Foster
Peking Takes Dispute Public in Global Broadcast Challenge
Peking accused Khrushchev of capitulating to the West and pledged to air both sides of the Chinese Soviet dispute to the world. Khrushchev urged Chinese troops to bring their program to any plant or collective farm and submit it for comparison.
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Moscow
Red China Today
Khrushchev
Peking
Kremlin
Lenin Hills
Communist World
Themy
Peking People’s Daily
Mao Tse- Tung
Chinese
Communist Party Central Committee
Yugoslavia
United States
India
Navy Plane Bombs Street in San Francisco Noon Incident
A Navy practice bomb dropped by mistake on Market Street during the noon rush. The 25 pound Mark 76 bomb missed people, damaged a building and office, and caused alarm among workers and police officers. Witnesses recalled the blast and its debris field across multiple blocks.
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San Francisco
APS
Navy
Market Street
Italy
Norman Ronneberg
Bob Cuyler
Menlo Park
IBM
R. A. Kiner
Anaheim
Calif
Alameda Naval Air Station
California
Central Valley
Cuyler
Phoenix
Pine Street
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Cleo Fain
San Bruno
U S to Seek Details on Khrushchev Proposals
Washington will ask Moscow to spell out Khrushchev's sweeping ideas for easing East West tensions. Hariman will deliver the request during nuclear test ban talks and aid from allies will follow a clearer picture of Soviet aims.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Kremlin
W. Averell Harriman
U. S
Moscow
State Department
$200 Stolen in Berryville Office Burglary
Berryville police report an approximate $200 stolen from Wisco Olds Mobile Service at 107 Main St between 11 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday. A cash register was opened and a desk pried, with part of the money in silver. Deputy Slater said no entrance method evidence was found.
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Berryville
Wisco
Oldsmobile
Main St
John Slater
Weather Front Drops Virginia Temperatures Tonight
A cold front moves into western Virginia late tonight bringing lower temperatures and higher humidity for several days. Ahead of the front numerous thunderstorms are expected today.
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Virginia
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W. Whitock Ave
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S. Braddock St
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