Trujillo Heirs Move to Maintain Control After Assassination
In the Dominican Republic the ruling family signals policy continuity and nine days of mourning after Rafael Trujillo's assassination. His son Rafael Trujillo Jr and brother Rhadames, with ambassador Porfirio Rubirosa, return from Paris as President Balaguer declares the regime intact despite a looming power struggle.
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San Juan
P.R
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Hispaniola
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Jr
Paris
Ciudad Trujillo
Rhadames
France
Porfirio Rubirosa
Joaquin Balaguer
Trujillo
NBC
John Halvacek
Juan Tomas Diaz
Mexico City
Diaz
Brazil
Henry Hudson and Marie Antoinette wed in quiet ceremony
A Valley Pike couple Cy Mee joined Henry Hudson and Marie Antoinette in marriage in a small ceremony at E Berlin Pennsylvania. The report notes their shared surname Grizzell and signs of public interest in the famous names. Officials at Handley seek who stole the stadium flag. A Liberia bottle arrived as a distant Far Way Place clue. Today a date shows an even number 61 61.
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Henry Hudson
Marie Antoinette
Cy Mee
Valley Pike
Right to Work Law Becomes Campaign Issue in Virginia
The Associated Press reports Virginia's right-to-work law surfaces in Democratic primary debates. State Sen. Armistead L. Boothe disputes it as a campaign issue while former Gov. Thomas B. Stanley joins the Byrd organization backing the Harrison Godwin Button ticket.
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Associated Pressirginia
Armistead L. Boothe
Thomas B. Stanley
Byrd Organization
Harrison - Godwin - Button
Virginia
Stanley
Boothe
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Suffolk
Albertis S. Harrison
Abingdon
Norfolk Minister To Address Handley Seniors
The Handley High School commencement will begin Sunday with a sermon to graduates by Dr. William Latane Lumpkin of Norfolk’s Freemason Street Baptist Church. The service and graduation will be in the school auditorium at 8 p.m, led by Rev. W. Holt Louder, president of the Winchester Ministerial Association.
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Handley High School
William Latane Lumpkin
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Norfolk
W. Holt Louder
Winchester Ministerial Association
Disarmament Berlin on Khrushchev Kennedy Agenda
Soviet Premier Khrushchev expected to push disarmament German peace treaty Berlin issue and colonialism abolition during talks with President Kennedy Antonin Novotny welcomed Khrushchev in Bratislava noting dangerous open questions ahead. Khrushchev said aim is to relax world tensions and secure peace.
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John D. Koehler
Vienna
Khrushchev
Kennedy
Berlin
Antonin Novotny
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Bratislava
Austria
Novotny
Khr
Prague
West Berlin
Preston Grover
Moscow
Thompson
Warrants Issued In Paint Case Involving Cannons Cars Statues
Warrants charging destruction of private and public property will be issued against three persons. The suspects include Bill Hobbs of Christiansburg Ben Elkins of Marion Virginia and Ben Scott of Pittsburgh. The incidents involve painting Civil War cannon two cars memorials fireplugs and the Confederate statue on N Loudoun Street. Shenandoah College students were named in reports. Local officials met in Court rooms to discuss the case.
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Winchester Commonwealth
Dabney Watts
Bill Hobbs
Christiansburg
Ben Elkins
Marion
Ben Scott
Pittsburgh
N. Loudoun St
Shenandoah College
Corporation Court
Municipal
Powered Missile for fishing to tow lure to exact spot
Three Lockheed engineers unveil a powered torpedo shaped device that drags bait to precise fishing locations. The system activates by rod flicks and floats when off, with plans for a larger lifeguard model.
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Santa “Clara
Calif
Paul Still
Robert McKirahan
Nick Milakovich
Lockheed’s Missile and Space Division
Tellon Ee
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
House Ways and Means approves one year tax extension bill
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year extension for 3.6 billion dollars in existing taxes on passenger tickets telephone service alcohol tobacco and other goods. The measure moves to the full House for swift action with continuation noted on page 2 column 4.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
JFK De Gaulle Continue Talks On World Issues
The article notes ongoing discussions between John F Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle on global concerns. It highlights the era's political diplomacy and the leaders' efforts to shape world affairs during a period of tension and cooperation.
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JFK
de Gaulle
Warren Case Goes to Court Tomorrow
Public school officials will attend a hearing in Harrisonburg tomorrow where Judge John Paul will hear arguments on the Front Royal Elementary School desegregation plan. The 11 plaintiffs are represented by S. W. Tucker and Otto L. Tucker.
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Front Royal
Harrisonburg
John Paul
Western District Federal Court
William J. Phillips
Q. D. Gasque
E. T. Shiner
John Battaile
Phillips
Board of Supervisors
Paul May
S. W. Tucker
Otto L. Tucker
Trujillo's Son Leaves SMA Staunton After Assassination News
Rafael Lavaton, son of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, leaves Staunton Military Academy soon after news of his father’s assassination. He heads to Washington to catch a plane to Florida where his mother has lived for years. Lavaton had attended the academy for two years and played junior football last fall. The exact details of his mother’s location remain unclear. Rouss Meeting Tonight at 7:30 pm at the Fire Hall.
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Staunton
Rafael Lovaton
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo
Staunton Military Academy
Washington
Florida
Trujillo
Lavaton
Milisos
Three Break-Ins Reported at Local Firms
Police report three break-ins last night with money and equipment stolen from Kann Ellert Electronics at 1650 Valley Ave. Entry gained by breaking a south side window and prying a hasp to access the sales room. Pine Motor Co. and Schenck Foods also entered but nothing was reported stolen. safe and cash register appeared tampered but not opened. An attempt to prize the freezer lock at Schenck Foods was noted.
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Kann- Ellert Electronics
Valley Ave
Pine Motor Co
S. Braddock St
Schenck Foods
Paper Mill Road
Sehenck Foods
Confederate moves and skirmishes mark 100 years ago today
Federal steamers pressed the Aquia Creek area while skirmishes occurred at Arlington Mills and Fairfax Courthouse in Fairfax County. Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard was placed in command at Manassas Junction as Virginia’s resources, aside from Harpers Ferry machinery, were offered to the Confederacy.
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Aquia Creek
Arlington Mills
Fairfax County
Fairfax Courthouse
P. G. T. Beauregard
Manassas Junction
Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Confederacy
Wanner Textile Names Rutishauser President in Rome Move
Carl J. Rutishauser former Williams Brothers manager becomes president and treasurer of Wanner Textile Company in Hagerstown. John J. Wanner remains director as he sells his share but keeps staff and mill personnel unchanged. Board includes Mrs. Rutishauser and C J Rutishauser Jr. Rutishauser plans June move, is Rome native and Colgate alumnus active in civic and Masonic circles.
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Carl J. Rutishauser
Williams Brothers Manufacturing Co
Rome
N.Y
Wanner Textile Company
Williams Company
John J. Wanner
N. Camerson St
Mr. Rutishauser
Warner
Rutishauser
C.J. Rutishauser, Jr
Wanner
Kennedy and De Gaulle press for firm line on Berlin
President Kennedy and De Gaulle hold talks on Cold War policy with emphasis on a united Western stance toward Berlin while France seeks an equal say in Allied direction. Kennedy visits the U.S. embassy and Paris City Hall as crowds cheer.
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Paris
Kennedy
Charles de Gaulle
Berlin
France
Britain
United States
Elysee Palace
de Gaulle
Roger Frey
Julien Tardieu
U.S
June Rainfall Sets Wet Start and May Total
June began with .46 inches at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory. May total reached 2.78 inches, 1.05 inches below the 49 year May average of 3.83 inches. The 1961 year to date rainfall is 19.10 inches with the 48 year average at 36.9 inches. Temperatures are expected to rise to the low or mid 80s with a fair mild night ahead.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
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