Tense clash across Jordan Israeli border widens
Jordan reports heavy fire by Israeli forces across the demarcation line west of Jerusalem. United Nations observers rushed to the scene as three Jordan villages faced shelling from small arms and mortars. Casualties reported among villagers and guardsmen. Israeli frontier police returned fire near Mevaseret Yerushalayim with no casualties.
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Security Program Critic Resigns From Subversive Activities Board
Harry P. Cain resigns from the Subversive Activities Control Board effective Aug 9, with President Eisenhower accepting the letter of resignation or noting his term ends. Cain had criticized the federal employees security program as abusive and had urged continued service until a successor qualified. The White House said a successor would be named soon and Cain may remain until Senate confirmation is not required.
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McKeon on Trial Over Vodka Bottle After Fatal March
Pfc. Matthew C. McKeon faces involuntary manslaughter and on duty drinking charges from a controversial night march in which six recruits drowned. Witnesses described McKeon hiding a vodka bottle behind a toilet as the court hears testimony from guards and survivors.
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Byrd Fight Against Civil Rights Bill Persists in Senate
In the Senate Judiciary Committee the House civil rights bill sits while Sen. Byrd of Virginia vows to block action. He labels the measure unjust and punitive to the South and applauds Rep. Smith for keeping a spotlight on its inequities. Senators Hennings, Douglas, and Lehman proposed immediate floor action, but George and Russell blocked the move, citing unanimous consent rules during a recessed session.
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Conferees Seek House Approval on Yugoslav Aid Amendment
Senate leaders say the House will likely accept a Knowland Bridges amendment to bar new military aid for Yugoslavia. The $4.11 million foreign aid bill passed 60 to 30, with the amendment preserving some existing military shipments and defense funds.
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Virginia Peach Crop Boost to 1.5 Million Bushels
The Virginia peach crop is raised to 1.5 million bushels in a June report from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service in Richmond. Elberta remains the major variety with gains across Frederick Clarke Madison Amherst and Albemarle counties offset by spring freezes in Frederick and Clarke reducing output by about 60 percent.
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Stonemason Dies at 105 in Brockville Ontario
John Dixie, a stonemason for 90 years, died yesterday at age 105 in Brockville Ontario. His long craft spanned decades in the trade and local projects.
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House passes omnibus housing bill for 35000 units
The House approved an omnibus housing bill calling for 35,000 housing units over two years. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Widnall of New Jersey, advanced by voice vote to the Senate.
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Winchester Days To Open Tomorrow
The 53 stores joining the Winchester Days sales festival open at 9 am tomorrow. Staff work this afternoon to mark down merchandise to Winchester Day prices and display it for quick selection and wrapping. Fourteen thousand copies of a special sale edition were distributed yesterday.
Dalton Opposes Stanley Plan On Pupil Assignment
State Sen. Ted Dalton Republican of Radford and Sen. Armistead Boothe sponsored a pupil assignment bill earlier this year. Dalton criticizes Gov. Stanley for dropping the Gray Commission plan while offering other proposals. He notes assurances during the referendum campaign and argues for keeping the assignment plan. Del. Robert Whitehead also opposes changes in state school funding tied to integration. Both pledge to press for a pupil and teacher assignment plan at the Aug 27 special session.
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Stassen Says Hall Trying to Foreclose Running Mate Choice
Special to The Star from Moscow reports Clarke County businessman says Soviet policy shift regarding Stalin has caused little stir. Richard E. Byrd travels from Vienna to Kiev and Moscow and notes limited information in Russia about Stalin’s attacks. Byrd says Khrushchev’s denunciation was muted domestically.
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Citizens vote to cease water fluoridation in Blackstone
Blackstone Virginia residents vote 506 to 114 to drop the town fluoridation program. The nonbinding ballot signals council may end fluoridation. the town of about 4,000 has used sodium fluoride for three years as a dental health measure amid debate on benefits and safety.
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Steel negotiators push toward settlement in 25 day strike
United Steelworkers leader David J. McDonald and U S Steel executive John A. Stephens declined to confirm reports of an imminent settlement. Negotiators in New York returned to a closed session as talks aimed at a three year no strike deal with wage increases emerged. The package reportedly ranges from 20 to 25 cents per hour overall, with the union seeking about 28 cents in the first year. Wages averaged 2.46 dollars per hour for 650000 workers on strike since July 1.
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U. S. Steel
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July Rain Totals Reach 17.45 Inches In Area
July precipitation rose to 17.45 inches with 0.19 inches added yesterday. No rain today but showers forecast tonight. Year to date rainfall stands at 23.17 inches as sunshine sent the thermometer to 82.期待 next period calls for near normal temperatures with chances of showers and thunderstorms.
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Stassen contradicts Hall over Nixon replacement bid at GOP convention
Harold Stassen accuses GOP Chairman Leonard Hall of foreclosing delegate choice as Gov. Christian Herter plans to offer Nixon’s name at the San Francisco convention. Hall reaffirms Nixon and Eisenhower on the ticket while Herter’s nomination speech is announced. Nixon says he has not discussed the matter with the President.
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Virginia forecast shows showers and warm periods this week
The five day outlook for Virginia calls for near normal temperatures with warmer, less humid days on Thursday and Friday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday and Sunday with total rainfall around 0.25 to 0.34 inches. Sunrise is 5 08 a.m. and sunset 7 31 p.m. on July 25.
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