Bulgaria to Pay Compensation for Downed Airliner
Israel reports Bulgaria pledged to compensate for the El Al jet that was shot down near the Greek Bulgarian border killing 58 people including 12 Americans. A Bulgarian note expressed readiness to cover material damage after investigations. six Israeli investigators were denied entry, though Baruch Nir visited the crash site. The El Al statement says Bulgaria’s account is inconsistent with radio and ground reports and calls for permission for Israeli investigators.
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Jerusalem
Bulgaria
Sofia
Greece
Baruch Nir
Europe
Israel
Tel Aviv
Athens
Istimbey
el al
Vienna
Faulty Shell Kills Three Paratroopers At Camp A P Hill
A 60 millimeter mortar shell exploded during a training exercise at Camp A P Hill Virginia killing three paratroopers and wounding two more. The dead and injured were from the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment 82nd Division based at Fort Bragg North Carolina on loan to the 2nd Army for summer camp. Casualties were taken to the Marine Hospital at Quantico and names withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Frederick Co-Op Farm Bureau
Adams Family Receives Master Farm Family Award
The Ernest W. Adams Jr family of near Gainesboro earns Virginia Master Farm Family honors, first from Frederick County. Joint sponsors Virginia Tech extension service and Progressive Farmer magazine rate the Adams as top in family life farm operations and community involvement. The award follows a 1000 point scorecard across four categories. The Adams own a two story eight room farmhouse with outbuildings on US Route 50. The family includes Mr Adams 40 Mrs Adams 38 and children E W Adams II 16 and Mary Catherine 17. E W Adams II attends James Wood High School and helps on the farm during summers after studio work.
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Gainesboro
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Virginia Farm Folk
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agricultural, Extension Service
Progressive Farmer Magazine
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E. W. Adams, II
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E. W. Adams
James Wood High School
Young Adams
F.F.A
Winchester Days Opens With 30 Percent Sales Lift
Local store managers report a 30 to 45 percent rise in opening day sales versus last year as Winchester Days begins. Crowds are smaller today but merchants anticipate large weekend turnout with shoppers buying clothing, outdoor gear, and garden items. A chair bought for 65 cents after a $57 price tag drew a local bet, won by Mrs. Raymond Corrigan.
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Winchester
Raymond Corrigan
National Ave
Corrigan
Temperatures Rise Over 250 Years Say Scientist
Dr. Hideo Nishio of Tokyo Kei University predicts global temperatures will increase each year for the next 250 years. He proposes a 700 year cycle of climate shifts guiding his theory.
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Tokyo
Hideo Nishioka
Kei University
Turncoats Return to Families And Charges of Aiding Enemy
Three former corporals who joined communism at Korea’s end return to families and face UCMJ charges including aiding the enemy and conspiracy. They renounced communism in Hong Kong on July 9 and face a possible death penalty. After docking, charges will be read before military custody at Ft. Baker.
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Red China
William C. Cowart
Dalton
Otho Bell
Hillsboro
Mass
Olympia
Wash
Lewis W. Griges
Jacksonville
Tex
Hong Kong
Cleveland
Bell
Paula
Jewel Bell
Mississippi
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Chester Green
Monticello
Ark
Griggs
Elsie Griggs
Jimmy
Cecil Griggs
Taleo
State Department
Ft. Baker
John H. Derrick
6Th Army
Congress Hopeful of End to 84th Session Tomorrow
Washington reports House and Senate leaders pushing to adjourn the 84th Congress overnight. Key items include the minimum wage bill rising to 90 cents, a large foreign aid appropriation, defense and SBA measures, and a housing bill stalled in rules. Conferees work to finish the catch-all appropriation of about 1.8 billion and a gas producer bill may carry over.
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D-Ky
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Fire destroys infirmary. 90 nuns rescued in Dubuque
Ninety elderly nuns, some ill, were rescued when a fire swept the Mount Carmel Convent infirmary in Dubuque. An attic explosion was reported shortly after 10 pm. Fire crews fought for over an hour and a half. the roof collapsed about 45 minutes after outbreak. only minor injuries were reported.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Mount Carmel
Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Temperatures Fall But Humidity Keeps Heat Heavy
The heat wave eases with a 78 degree high down from 95 and a 70 degree low after a cool night. Cloudiness aided cooling and humidity remains high making conditions uneasy for August.
Ike Plans To Launch Unmanned Earth Satellite
The Atomic Energy Commission states it has begun producing weapons based on the 1954 hydrogen bomb tests and notes brighter prospects for a nuclear powered airplane. The report says activities continue at growing rate with increasing effectiveness, and the aircraft propulsion project accelerated in the past six months despite shielding and power challenges.
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Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
AEC
Pacific Proving Grounds
Eisenhower urges unity as Republicans map 1956 agenda
President Eisenhower told lawmakers at a Statler Hotel breakfast that the GOP can control the national administration forever if it unites behind acceptable principles. He dismissed claims of too much too soon after Geneva and urged champions of highway and school construction, health programs, and strength for peace.
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Eisenhower
GOP
Republican Party
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Leonard W. Hall
White House
Ike
United States
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Piping Expansion Planned For Winchester Gas System
Shenandoah Gas Company plans to lay 300000 feet of piping inside Winchester city limits over the next 100 days to bring natural gas to homes and businesses. Rights-of-way on 200 parcels have been secured to serve Winchester Martinsburg Kernstown Middletown Stephens City and nearby points.
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Winchester
Frank Stinnett
Shenandoah Gas Company
Rotary Club
Stinnett
Martinsburg
Kernstown
Middletown
Stephens City
Tunstall Powers
Weather Outlook for Richmond July 30 to August 3
Virginia forecast calls for temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal with a rising trend into the weekend and hot conditions early next week. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, with totals of one quarter inch or less.
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Richmond
Virginia
Senator Byrd Announces Annual Apple Picnic Date
Senator Harry F. Byrd says his annual apple growers picnic will be held at Rosemont Orchard near Berryville on Saturday August 27. The event draws 3000 visitors including buyers and brokers with demonstrations lunch and talks starting at 10 30 a m and noon respectively.
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Harry F. Byrd
Appalachian
Rosemont
Berryville
Senator Byrd
Byrd
Eisenhower OKs Planned Artificial Satellite Launch
President Eisenhower approves a plan to launch an unmanned artificial earth satellite for scientific purposes. The White House says objects would orbit 200 to 300 miles up at about 18000 mph, remain days or weeks, then disintegrate. Information indicates satellites could be launched by 1957 or 1958 for global scientific use.
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Eisenhower
White House
Russia
No Developments Reported in Strike at Brick Plant
No changes occurred at Shenandoah Brick and Tile Company on Smithfield Ave as the mid day strike continued. Two men arrested yesterday on charges related to detaining workers posted bond and were released. Pickets remained, the plant said it was hiring more workers and operating normally with no disturbances since Wednesday. Local causes cited include union organization efforts and pay dissatisfaction. Plant manager Barr pledged a statement soon, while union representative Tavagalione had none to offer.
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Shenandoah Brick and Tile Company
Smithfield Ave
Seymour J. Barr
James Tavagalione
District 50
United Construction Workers
Wage proposal ratified by CIO Textile Workers union
The CIO Textile Workers Union announced late last night that it has ratified a wage proposal from Industrial Rayon Corp. The deal will determine pay scales for union members and affect labor relations at the company.
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Washington
CIO Textile Workers Union
Industrial Rayon Corp
Mister Roberts play extended by popular demand at Capitol Theatre
The town supports an overrun run of Mister Roberts at Capitol Theatre Cool Capitol Theatre shows extended through Tuesday August 2 by public demand. Fire Co meets August 1 at 6 30 p m on Coca Cola lawn with refreshments and Ladies Auxiliary invited. Yard Party at Cedar Cliff Church near State Weighing Scales July 30 starting 5 p m.
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South End Fire CO
Coca Cola Lawn
Valley Ave
Kenneth Corl
Cedar Cliff Church
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