Upriver Dams Could Replace Seneca Project
At an Army Engineers hearing in Leesburg Virginia residents opposed the 102 million Seneca dam planned for 1971. Proposals for upriver dams on the Potomac and improved sewage treatment could supply Washington D C through 2010 with less land loss and tax impact, while opponents warn against wildlife loss and industrial-site displacement.
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Leesburg
Potomac
Seneca
Army Engineers
Loudoun County
Washington Tan
Col
Warren R. Johnson
Loudoun
Ick
Stanley M. Brown
Loudoun Planning Commission
Harry H. Blee
Loudoun Sanitation Authority
Izaak Walton League
Leslie King
League
De Gaulle hints at clemency for Jouhaud in Algeria crisis
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle may commute General Edmond Jouhaud's death sentence to serve national interests. A government spokesman said Jouhaud's appeal against the Algeria terrorism conviction was discussed at the cabinet session, with De Gaulle suggesting decisions depend on the nation's higher interests.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Edmond Jouhaud
Jouhaud
Algeria
de Gaulle
Raoul Salan
Secret Army
Fresnes
Eer
Supreme Court
France
Salan
Taos
Virginia Methodists Confront Broad State National Issues
The Virginia Conference plans to meet and decide stands on state and world matters. The 180th annual report by Rev J W Rol Jr highlights education in Prince Edward County, whisky legislation, reapportionment, and national policy urging church and state separation, fiscal restraint, and government economy.
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Virginia Methodist Conference
Poro
Prince Edwards County
State Methodist Committee For
J.W. Rol Jr
Norview Methodist Church
Norfolk
Virginia
Prince Edward
Prince Edward County
Free World
United States
Winchester teacher Robert Rush led campus events and yearbook dedication
Clarke County High School instructor Robert Rush known as Obe Gown or Crier, sang at gatherings and joined a womanless beauty contest on campus. Seniors dedicated Volume 13 of the Talon to him as a notable educator. Weather outlook: cooler tomorrow with a warming trend Friday and Saturday, sunny periods with possible showers.
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Robert Rush
Winchester
Clarke County High School
CCHS
Talon
Rush
Korean Judge Sets Trial Record in Seoul
District Judge Choe M. set a court record by trying 5,196 petty crime cases. He convicted 4,534 individuals and collected 12 million won in fines, about $9,200, in a single day with sessions at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Seoul
South Korea
Choe M
Nancy Burch Begins Trip To Poland
Nancy Burch, daughter of E. Maurice Bowen, departs Washington for Montreal to start a six month IFYE exchange in Poland aboard the M S Batory. She will reside with Polish families, share the American way of life, and present slides at home before returning via Quebec in December.
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Front Royal
Nancy Burch
Washington
Montreal
Poland
E. Maurice Bowen
Mary Washington College
M.S. Batory
Bdynia American Lines
Bdynia
New Hampshire
Indiana
Miss Burch
Quebec
IFYE
4H All Stars
Camp Counsels
Rockland
County Board of Supervisors
Andrew Bowen
Hagerstown
Winchester
Gen Turner Ashby Killed in Virginia Skirmish
One hundred years ago today a skirmish near Harrisonburg Virginia left Confederate General Turner Ashby dead. The episode marked a notable turning point in local Civil War hostilities and drew attention from nearby communities and military leaders.
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Turner Ashby
Harrisonburg
Primaries At A Glance Rundown Of Tuesday Elections
The briefing covers primary results across states. California Nixon leads Shell 2 to 1 for Republican governor nominating, Brown dominates Democratic bid for second term. Connecticut Alsop chosen for governor on eighth ballot. possible statewide primary demand. Mississippi Whittemore defeats Smith for a Democratic seat. South Dakota Case secures Republican nom for third term. Idaho Smylie wins GOP nomination. gambling advocate Smith leads Democratic primary. Montana Graybill wins to face Olsen Battin incumbents, with others unopposed.
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Connecticut
Insurance Company
John Alsop
Mississippi
Jamie Whitten
Frank Smith
South Dakota
Francis Case
Idaho
Robert E. Smylie
Vernon K. Smith
John T. Hawley
Frank Church
Montana
Can .Way Graybill Jr
Arnold Olsen
James’ F. Battin
Bloc Leaders Convene In Moscow To Tackle Trade And Agriculture
Premier and party chiefs from seven East European nations meet in Moscow to address economic woes and the rising sway of the Western European Common Market. Observers from Mongolia and Red China attend while Albania is omitted.
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Moscow
Europe
Mongolia
Red China
Albania
Adriatic
Kremlin
China
Poland
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Stocks Surge Higher Again In Early Afternoon Trade
New York stocks climbed again as major issues extended gains of more than $1 per share amid heavy volume. The AP 60 stock average rose 1.90 to 221.20 while the Dow gained 7.03 to 601.99 with Ford up 3 to 88, Du Pont up 4 to 186.50, IBM up 7.87 to 372, Woolworth up 2.37 to 69.75, and American Telephone up .87 to 110.25.
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New York
Associated Press
Ford
du Pont
International Business
Woolworth
American Telephone
Final approval for Rt. 66 corridor in Virginia
The State Highway Commission approves a 7.2 mile general corridor for Interstate 66 between Front Royal and east of Middletown near Strasburg. Plans call for surveys first, with right of way and construction to follow. construction could begin in 1964 pending further detailing.
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Front Royal
Rt. 81
Middletown
State Highway Commission
Strasburg
Highway Department
Washington, D.C
Feather Denied Bond In Wife Murder Case
Keith Feather charged in the murder of his estranged wife Betty Jo last January had bond denied in Corporation Court. Feather on trial July 19 for the alleged slaying requested release on bond until the trial date through attorney Hate Whiting. Judge Elliott Marshall denied the motion and ordered Feather returned to jail.
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Keith Feather
Betty Jo
Corporation Court
Feather
Hate Whiting
Elliott Marshall
Savings and Auctions Notice From Winchester and Denny’s
A classified brief lists 4% insured savings from FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION and Winchester Savings & Loan. It also promotes a community auction tonight at 7 o clock featuring furniture appliances and tools and notes a Sarah Zane Fire Co regular meeting tomorrow night at 8 p.m.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan
Denny’s
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Nixon Back In Business At New Stand
Nixon returns to politics with a California primary win over Joseph See. The former VP signals a comeback path as he seeks the governorship while facing potential Kennedy support for Brown and Eisenhower campaign plans. Goldwater’s absence noted as a conservative voice.
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Nixon
New Stand
San Francisco
Richard M. Nixon
Californihe
Joseph Ot See Seeee A
Washington
Kennedy
Brown
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Palm Springs
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Thomas
Harrison Tosses Back GOP Bid
In Richmond AP reports Governor Harrison rejects GOP conversions and counters with a Democratic outreach. He notes GOP chairman Henderson criticized his administration over two appointments to commissions by former Gov. Stanley and Sen. Byrd Jr. and suggests Republicans lack reform credentials.
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Richmond
Virginia
Albertis
S. Harrison Jr
Harrison
Horace Henderson
Henderson
Thomas B. Stanley
State Tax, Study Commission
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Nixon wins California GOP gubernatorial nomination in primary
Richard M. Nixon returns to national politics with a decisive victory in California. He defeats conservative Joseph C. Shell by about two to one as Gov. Edmund G. Brown secures the Democratic nomination for a second term. Other GOP nominees include Sen. Kuchel and Gov. Smylie. Alsop wins Connecticut governor nod after eight ballots.
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Associated Press
Richard M. Nixon
California
Joseph C. Shell
Nixon
Shell
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Thomas Kuchel
Francis Case
South Dakota
Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
Connecticut
John Alsop
Jamie Whitten
Frank Smith
In A Shell
Los Angeles
California Assembly
John Alsop Wins Conn GOP Fight in Long Convention
Connecticut Republicans chose John Alsop, a 46 year old insurance firm president, as their gubernatorial candidate after a 10 hour contest, edging Edwin H. May Jr. by 20 votes on the eighth ballot. May may pursue a convention backed primary under state law.
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Hartford
GOP
John N. Dempsey
Alsop
May
House
Anthony Wallace
Wallace
Regular ROUSS Meeting Set for Thursday at 7:30
A ROUSS meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 7 at 7 30 pm. The agenda includes showing a film on fire and related safety topics. Attendees will discuss project progress and upcoming events.
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Johnson
Albertis S. Harrison
Rachel
Case
Luis Manuel Padilla
Puerto Cabello Street
Romulo Betancourt
THE
Thomas H. Kuchél
By Preston Grover
Rt. 66
Bond
By Jack Bell
Birch Society
Conn
Ron Autry
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