Thor missile test detonation failure near Johnston Island
An early Thor missile test in the Pacific failed 100 seconds before detonation. The warhead fell into the Pacific, sank, and officials said there was no danger to personnel. A tracking malfunction prompted destruction of the rocket as countdown radios reported negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
U.S
Johnston Island
Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
mid-Pacific Test Zone
Joint Task Force 8
Baccalaureate Sermons Held At 3 Schools
Three area high schools held baccalaureate sermons as they ready for commencements this week. Clarke County High School had 58 graduates with Rev. Julian Orrell speaking on The Power of That Which is Morally Right. James Wood seniors heard Dr. Warren Bowman discuss potential within each person. Johnson-Williams seniors heard Rev. David DeBerry explain T Plus A Equals S. Commencement times are James Wood Thursday 7 p.m. Clarke County Wednesday 7 p.m. Johnson-Williams Wednesday 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County High School
Julian Orrell
Berryville
Warren Bowman
Bridgewater College
James Wood
David DeBerry
Johnson-Williams
Clarke County
Johnson- Williams
Apple Blossom Queen Recalls Joyful Festival Experience
Statements from Miss Patricia Anne Godfrey Crowned Shenandoah XXXV reveal her gratitude for Winchester hospitality during Apple Blossom events. The Shenandoah Festival joins Hermitage High School Honors Day on June 11 in Richmond where Judi Moss receives the Majorette Trophy. Theodore W. Beach arranged trophy handoff after Hermitage’s year-end program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Anne Godfrey
Charles S. Toan
Hermitage High School
Richmond
Judi Moss
Adt
Theodore W. Beach
Miss Moss
Federals occupy Winchester and Fort Pillow evacuated
100 years ago today reports say Federals under Gen Franz Sigel seized Winchester. Confederate forces evacuated Fort Pillow Tennessee on the Mississippi River, shifting local control amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Sigel
Winchester
Fort Pillow
Tenn
Mississippi River
Car Hits Pedestrians on U S 50 Killing Two in Maryland
A car struck three men along John Hanson Highway early today. Walter Upfold 21 of Landover and James Wells 23 of Kentland died. Clarence Tucker 20 of Columbia Park was treated for cuts and bruises. The driver, Army Pvt Ronald York 23 of Pennsylvania, stationed at Fort Eustis, faces investigation.
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Mitchellville
John Hanson
U.S. 50
Walter Edward Upfold
Landover
James William Wells
Kentland
Wells
William
Billy) Wells
Prince Georges County
Upfold
Clarence E. Tucker
Columbia Park
Army
Pvt
Ronald York
Pennsburg
Ft. Eustis
Nixon Battle Fires California Interest
San Francisco AP. Nixon aims to secure the Republican nomination for governor as Joseph C. Shell challenges him in a wide California primary. A record field includes 371 candidates for six state offices and eight new congressional seats, with high expected turnout surpassing 65 percent. Brown and Nixon trade barbs as Shell attacks budget policy and Nixon touts a Brown weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Richard Nixon
California
Nixon
Joseph C. Shell
Nixon-Shell
U. S
Shell
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Kennedy McCormack in a Down to Wire Senate Fight
In Massachusetts the Kennedy McCormack battle for the Democratic U S Senate nomination unfolds at the three day state convention in Springfield. Kennedy 30 and McCormack 38 vie for endorsement and a spot on the September primary ballot with delegates to be chosen and 862 needed for victory. Both claim experience and deny Washington influence while President Truman stays out of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Kennedy-McCormack
U. S
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Edward J. McCormack Jr
John W. McCormack
U. S. House
Springfield Municipal Auditorium
McCormack
U. S. Naval Academy
Boston
Washington
United States
Gunshot Victim Remains Critical After Attack
Mrs Evelyn Desrosiers remains in critical condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after three pistol blasts last Tuesday evening. Hospital spokesmen report only slight weekend improvement as police pursue suspect George W Gordon 57, charged with shooting Mrs Desrosiers and killing her husband at their Kinzel Drive home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Desrosiers
Winchester Memorial Hospital
George W. Gordon
Desro
Slers
Kinzel Drive
Revolt Ended in Venezuela as Forces Take Puerto Cabello
Loyal forces claimed control of Puerto Cabello after weekend fighting to crush a Communist backed revolt against President Betancourt. Casualties were reported in the high hundreds with broader violence affecting Caracas Valencia and Punto Fijo. curfews and school closures followed as the government asserted victory.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
Old City
Caribbean
Valencia
Punto Fijo
la Rinconada
Ministry of Education
Valencia University
Carupano
Motorcycle jumps fence injures four near Winchester races
Four people were taken to Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle jumped a fence at the Rt. 50 races east of Winchester. Rider Kenneth Dyke of Riverton fractured a leg. spectators Joseph Deener and his wife Edith and their baby Stephanie were treated or admitted for observation. A two car crash near Front Royal injured Gertrude Atwell of Baltimore. Two additional crashes east of Middletown caused property damage with no injuries.
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Memorial Hospital
Rt. 50
Winchester
Joseph Deener
Boonsboro
Edith Deener
Stephanie
Kenneth Dyke
Riverton
Gertrude Atwell
Baltimore
Rt. 340
Front Royal
Calvin C. Atwell
L. M. Bauserman
Ezra Rickard
Rt. 637
Middletown
P. W. Foster
Elizabeth Dimon
Lemuel Harley See
Dimon
See
C&O Train Derailment Disrupts Traffic In Pemberton
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight and coal train derailed in Pemberton last night. Nine and twenty cars were off the rails. rail traffic is diverted over the mountain division until tracks are cleared. The line is expected to reopen tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton (Ap
Twentynine Coal
Chesapeake and Ohio
Mountain Division
Atlanta Mourns as Jet Crash Claims 130 Victims
Atlanta prays and prepares for grief as a Paris jetliner crash kills 115 Georgians and 15 others. Mayor Allen aids in locating bodies and aiding families while City Hall and courthouse pause at noon and flags lower to half staff. Prominent civic leaders die, including Del Paige and other Art Association trustees.
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Atlanta
Paris
Winecoff Hotel
Tha Allen Jr
Allen
Fulton County
Atlanta Art Association
del Paige
The
Art Association
Group
Sixth Weekend March Ends in Historic Jackson Reenactment
The Stonewall Jackson Marchers completed the sixth of seven marches retracing Jackson's Valley Campaign from Pugh's Run to New Market. Seventy five marchers reenacted the Battle of Rude's Hill near Mt. Jackson as they traveled toward Edinburg and Mt. Jackson Confederate cemetery with ceremonies and a marker dedication for Gen. Turner Ashby.
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Pugh’s Run
New Market
Rude’s Hill
Mt. Jackson
Jackson
Harrisonburg
Port Republic
Woodstock
Rt. 11
Graham Stoneburner
Shenandoah Caverns
Winchester
Conrad’s Store Volunteers
Elkton
Baltimore
Front Royal
U S Rejects Soviet Protest at Disarmament Talks
At Geneva the United States rejected the Soviet protest over American high altitude nuclear tests as hypocritical and cynical. Acting U S delegate Charles C Stelle accused the Soviet Union of bearing responsibility for resumed tests, while Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian A Zorin countered that the U S and Britain were likewise cynical in the rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
Pacific
U.S
Charles C. Stelle
Soviet Union
Radio Moscow
Ford
Valerian A. Zorin
Steele
Britain
Patrick Joyce Named Star Sports Editor
E Patrick Joyce of Berryville is named sports editor of The Star. Charlie Tait remains staff photographer and handles special assignments. Jack Davis, The Star executive editor, welcomes Joyce joining the staff as the paper aims to provide the area with the best possible news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Patrick Joyce
Berryville
The
Star
Charlie Tait
Jack ¥. Davis
Joyce
Davis
Tait
Middle Atlantic
Mayor Allen visits Paris after deadly air disaster
The grieving Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen arrived in Paris to help identify the bodies of cultural leaders killed in a Boeing 707 crash at Orly Field. The disaster claimed 130 lives including 121 passengers and 8 crew. Officials traced possible engine trouble as the jet plowed into homes after takeoff.
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Paris
Atlanta
Ivan Allen
Samphes
Air France
France
Orly Field
Atlanta Arts Association
Allen
Edwin Stern
Roland Hoche
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Albin
Willow Lawn Pool
W. L. Smith
Stephens City
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Frederick Bull Jr
Elizabeth
Betsy
Ellen
Bull
Frederick Bull Sr
Robert Newcomb
Lanier
Oxford Manufacturing Co
Robert Pegram Jr
Star Sports
Patrick Joyce
Thei
Francoise Ruthie
Lions Shelter
South End Fire Ca
Federal Savings & Loam Insurance CO
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