Boiler Room Heat Persists Across State Amid Fatalities
Heat waves continue with 102 in Suffolk and 101 elsewhere as two heat deaths are reported. Five month old Brenda Terry dies in Norfolk while Maurice Richmond Jones, 39, dies in weatherside. A fishing boat capsizes on Corn Creek near Elk Creek, killing Eli A Delp Jr., 29, of Grayson County. Bluefield chamber distributes free cooling as temperatures top 90 for the 12th time this summer.
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Norfolk
Maurice Richmond F. Jones
Loop
Corn Creek
Eli A. Delp, Jr
Grayson County
Elk Creek
Bluefield
Va.w. Va
Chamber of Today
Chamber
Allies Hold Crest of Old Baldy Hill in Korean War
United Nations planes and artillery battled Chinese forces as U N troops held the crest of Old Baldy Hill. Casualty estimates ran over 1,300 on the allied side in the see saw fighting along a 155 mile front with only small patrol skirmishes elsewhere.
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Old Baldy Hill
Seoul
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U. N
North Korea
Weather notes forecast heat and drought impact in Frederick County
The county weather outlook calls for rising temperatures after a cool start with a 99 degree high yesterday. The latest forecast mentions possible thundershowers, drier conditions in the driest areas, and pasture shortages affecting milk supply as dairies report low production. Water use in Winchester peaked at 2,920,000 in July with June figures slightly lower.
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Frederick County
Ee County
I. Fred Stine
Winchester
Cooler Weather Moves Into Midwest and Great Lakes
A weather report notes a heat wave across the Midwest and Ohio Valley with temperatures reaching into the hundreds in some spots. The forecast says cooling will move in from Texas toward the coast, though recent days show prolonged heat with several cities recording highs above 90 degrees and one area hitting record highs.
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Ward
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Texas
Gelke
City
Nashville
Tennane
Calif
Mercury
New York
Prisoners End 15 Hour Revolt at Massachusetts State Prison
Forty three inmates led by two life term killers surrendered after a 15 hour mutiny at Charlestown Massachusetts State Prison. They released two hostages, pressed demands for better conditions, and read their printed grievances via morning newspaper editions. Reverend Hartigan and prison officials were praised for ending the standoff.
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Boston
Massachusetts Stne
Charlestown
Maxwell B. Grossman
Fritz Swenson
Grossman
Edward T. Hartigan
John J. O’brien
Uty
J Blaney
Man on the Street Views Heat in 90 Degree Days
In a Topeka style street poll residents split on heat with mixed takes. Mrs T J Cork notes she loves it while Miss Lucy Anderson dislikes the heat and prefers winter. Russell Luerson finds the heat teasing but tolerable. Herman Lee says the heat is fine compared to cold. Jack Barnhart admits difficulty thinking in the heat. Gerald Dulaney calls it better than winter.
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T. J
Cork St
Lucy Anderson
E. James &J
Russell Luerson
Loudoun St
Herman Lee
Post Office
Jack Barnhart
Braddock Sr
Gerald Dulaney
Piccadilly
Clarke County High School Construction Bid Set for August 14
Clarke County schedules bids for a new Clarke County High School on a 26 acre site. A Literary Fund loan of 733800 will finance start next January 1 with installments to follow. Berryville officials say plans are available at the architects office in Richmond for inspection.
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Clarke County
Richmond
Berryville Burton
Owelo Ee
Derryvine Mist
Methodist Church and Laurel Hill Church Summer Supper Events
Notices list church lawn gatherings and suppers with dates and times through July and August, inviting attendance for pork, chicken, and other dishes at Marlboro Presbyterian, Laurel Hill, and ARd Party venues. A separate ad seeks early apples at Barr's Studio market address with phone contact.
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Marlboro Presbyterian Church
Laurel Hill Church
Barr's
Dumping of Barkley Triggers Labor Rifts at Convention
A bitter discord over the sudden dumping of Vice President Barkley exposed backstage maneuvers and factional rifts at the 31st Democratic National Convention. The piece highlights labor leaders like Walter Reuther and internal fights as factions vie to name the party’s presidential nominee amid age controversy.
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Barkley
Lewis
Jon
Walter Reuther
Jack Kroll
Labor
Reuther
United Auto Workers
CIO
Harrison
State Alternate To Convention Dies Suddenly
Weaver Myers 45 of McLean Virginia died of a heart attack at Edgewater Golf Club last night. He was an alternate at large to the Democratic national convention and was pronounced dead at St. McLean Hospital. Mrs Myers was informed of his death.
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Chicago
Weaver Myers
McLean
Edgewater Golf Club
Myers
St. McLean
Democrats to Start Balloting Thursday for nominations
Chicago reports that balloting for nominations will begin Thursday with four week season voting. If delays occur, voting may shift to Friday’s opening session. About six speeches are expected, with shortened remarks under new rules. Speeches start at noon EST at the first session tomorrow.
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Chicago
Bre- Penn
Dever
Virginia Delegation Refuses Loyalty Pledge at Convention
Virginia refuses any loyalty pledge as Governor Battle and Senator Byrd back a no pledge stance. The Virginia delegation votes unanimously not to bind to national nominees, aiming to maintain freedom of action at the convention. Virginians expect 28 votes for Senator Russell in the caucus.
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Dixie
National Party
Bint Vichta
Virginia
Battle
Russell
Dga
George P
Egyptian General Stages Military Coup in Cairo
Cairo reports say General Naguib seized control in a swift coup. Troops with machineguns secured central Cairo as tanks ringed key sites and 12 generals loyal to Mohammed Haidar Pasha were arrested. Premier Ahmed Hilaly Pasha resigned amid the crisis.
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Jamkoom 3
Mio 4
Ahmed Hilaly Pasha
Naguib
Mohammed Haidar Pasha
Anti American Sentiment Rises in Tehran After Court Ruling
In Tehran anti American feeling climbs after violence that toppled Qavam and amid Iran’s victory at the International Court of Justice in the British Iran dispute. The World Court justices split on jurisdiction with the US backing a dissent.
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Aldaed Taavem
Tehran
Mohammed Mossadeghy
Ted
Iran
Qavam
International Court of Justice
Britain
United States
World Court
Court Denies Hiss Appeal For New Trial
In New York Alger Hiss, former State Department official and convicted perjurer, lost his bid for a third trial. Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard ruled no newly discovered evidence would likely yield acquittal if presented to a jury. Hiss remains imprisoned at Lehigh Federal Prison after a 1950 second trial conviction.
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New York
Alger Hiss
Galt Reolaien
Henry W. Goddard
Hiss
State Department
Lewiburg
Goddard
Champers
Majorettes Registration and Mt Williams Yard Party
Registration for majorettes will be held at the Friendship Fire Hall on July 25 at 7 00 p m for those interested in taking tests May 4. Yard party at Mt Williams Community Hall on July 25 features home made ice cream cakes and games for the building fund.
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Friendship Fire Hall
Mt. Williams Community Hall
Truman Promises Early Decision On His Choice
President Truman signals a quick decision on his preferred successor as delegates prepare for the convention. He will reveal his first choice soon, though reports say his preference has shifted since a letter to Gavin and remains a White House secret awaiting the first ballot.
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Truman
Hemes
Chicago
Tom J. Vin
Missouri
White House
Gavin
Unclear Fragments Point to 1930s News Tone
Fragmentary text references Richmond and Teese in 1930 and a rising space or scope. Details are incomplete, but the note hints at historical context or a retrospective mention rather than a current event. No clear names, dates, or actions are deducible.
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Richmond
Grose
Teese
Convention Hall Bluff Seals Texas Delegation Seating
Northern negotiators staged a high stakes bluff at the convention hall over seating rights. The backroom drama left Texas delegates unsettled while a compromise version of the plank slowly emerged amid smoke filled rooms and partitioned offices.
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Dixie
Texas
Vania
Winchester Days Bargain Event Set for Friday and Saturday
Winchester merchants complete preparations for the annual Winchester Days sale with 46 shops participating. Sixteen pages of bargains detail savings while free parking is offered on all city streets. A free shuttle operates 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. both days to aid shoppers from out of town.
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Winchester
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
Peteres
Windants
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