British-Born GI's Wife Is Freed From Prison
Eunice Brillhart, British-born wife of Sgt. Robert Brillhart, left the Alderson Federal Reformatory for Women after nearly three years of a life sentence for the deaths of three of her four children. The couple, stationed in Eritrea during the period of the killings, planned to visit Columbus before possibly joining him at Sandia Base. Brillhart urged naturalization talks, while both expressed desire to move past the case and reunite.
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Alderson
W. Va
Eunice
Sally) Brillhart
Brownette
Federal Reformatory For
West Virginia
Pentagon
Supreme Court
Brillhart
Asmara
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Robert W. Brillhart
Columbus
Ohio
Diane
Egg Predates Chicken Say National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society reports that birds arose from reptile stock and laid eggs millions of years before the first bird appeared, indicating eggs preceded the chicken in evolutionary history.
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National Geographic Society
Civil Defense Shelters Urged Over Evacuation Policy
A House Government Operations subcommittee report urges a multi billion dollar nationwide shelter program and criticizes FCDA for neglecting fallout risks. Republicans on the panel warn shelters may not be fully thought out and favor further study of shelter and fallout policies. Val Peterson testified FCDA pursues a balanced shelter and evacuation approach.
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Washington
House
Government Operations Committee
Civil Defense
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Executive Branch
Rep
Holifield
D-Calif
Val Peterson
FCDA
Heavyweight Week Opens With Light Bouts At Two Cities
Two small fighters headline opening night as Booby Courchesne faces Bobby Bell in a 110 pound clash at St. Nicholas Arena New York. Roland LaStarza returns in Bristol Conn against Al Anderson while Eddie Machen meets Bob Baker in Chicago and Alex Miteff battles Julio Mederos in Washington TV bouts.
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St. Nicholas Arena
New York
Booby Courchesne
Holyoke
Mass
Bobby Bell
Youngestown
Ohio
DuMont TV
Roland LaStarza
Rock Marciano
Muzzy Field
Bristol
Conn
al Anderson
Alex Miteff
Julio Mederos
Washington
Prebyterian Meeting set at Front Royal church
The Rev John L Douglas of Edinburgh exchange pastor at First Presbyterian Church will preach at Winchester Presbytery meeting. Russell Bell named representative and Herbert Solen berger alternate from the local church. The meeting opens at 10 a m tomorrow at Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Pastors from Charles Town and Moorefield will administer the Lord's Supper. The Rev Oren Moore Jr host church stated clerk of the Presbytery.
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John L. Douglas
Edinburgh
Scotland
First Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Russell Bell
Herbert Solenberger
Front Royal Presbyterian Church
Charles Town
Moorefield
W. Va
Oren Moore, Jr
Closing Of Feud-Ridden Brooklyn Church Ordered By Diocese
An Episcopal bishop in New York ordered the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn closed to prevent it from becoming a battleground amid a decade-long split over Rev. William Howard Melish. The church will remain shut until court actions settle the dispute, with 107 worshippers present at the 11 a.m. service.
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New York
Brooklyn
James P. DeWolfe
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity
William Howard Melish
Herman
Sidener
Melish
Bidener
Holy Trinity
Daily Worker
National Council of
Negro Voter Registration Up in 11 Southern States
The Southern Regional Council reports Negro registration rose in 11 Southern states over four years, except Mississippi, totaling 1 238 000 with a 229 400 gain since 1952. Mississippi remains stagnant or declining with 20 000 to 22 000 registered. Texas leads with 214 000. Louisiana 161 410. Georgia 163 389.
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Atlanta
Mississippi
Southern Regional Council
Texas
South
Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
North Carolina
Southsee
Virginia
Raritan Club Plans July Meeting at Shawnee Land
The Round Hill Raritan Club will hold its July meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Shawnee Land. Members meet at the Round Hull Community Center at 7 p.m. and depart for the meeting with transportation available at the Community Center.
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Round Hill Raritan Club
Shawnee Land
Round Hull
Lions Club Plans Business Session After Meeting
The Lions Club will hold a business session after its weekly meeting tomorrow at 12 15 PM at the George Washington Hotel. A world altitude record of 23800 feet for kites was set on May 5 1910 at the Mt Weather Va Observatory.
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Lions Club
The
George Washington Hotel
Mt. Weather, Va
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