Eisenhower pledges to stay at uprooting subversion in unity appeal
In a nationwide address President Eisenhower vowed to remain everlastingly at the job of uprooting subversion and urged political fusion over faction. He asked Congress for quick action on his package to combat communism and appealed for unity as July 31 adjournment nears.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Citizens For Eisenhower Congressional Committee
Marty Snyder
Citizens Committee
America
Kidnaper With 75000 Ransom Money Sought
A masked kidnapper abducted Evelyn Ann Smith in Phoenix and freed her in the Superstition Mountains after $75000 in ransom was taken. FBI and state officers hunted a short man, 35 to 40, with light brown hair, amid desert roadblocks and bloodhounds as the couple returned home unharmed.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Evelyn Ann Smith
Phoenix Pipe and Steel Company
Herbert
Smith
Arizona
Former Navy Secretary Charles Adams Dies at 87
Dover Mass Charles Francis Adams former secretary of the Navy died at his home aged 87 He served under Hoover and was a lawyer with banking and business ties He chaired State Street Trust Boston served Harvard University as treasurer for 33 years His son Charles F Jr headed Raytheon and he leaves a widow and daughter Mrs Henry Sturgis Morgan.
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Dover
Mass
Charles Francis Adams
Navy
Adams
John Adams
United States
State Street Trust Co
Boston
Harvard University
Harvard
Charles F. Jr
Raytheon Manufacturing Co
Henry Sturgis Morgan
Blake Denney Named Clarke Game Warden
Blake S. Denney of Berryville, one of 11 applicants, was selected as Clarke County Game Warden and will start June 21. He will take the oath before the Clarke County Circuit Court Clerk and post a $1000 bond. He succeeds John W. Wert who resigned April 15 and is married to Annabelle Lanham with two children.
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Blake S. Denney
Berryville
Clarke County
I. T. Quinn
State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Denney
John W. Wert
Annabelle Lanham
Denneys
VFW Post 2123 Plans District Meet August 22
Plans for the 7th District Picnic and summer outdoor meetings will be set at the August 22 Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars monthly gathering on Piccadilly Street. Reports from Buddy Poppy Yard Party House and Carnival Committees will be heard. refreshments follow.
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Post 2123
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Piccadilly St
Hail damage crops amid 2.40 inch rain at Hayfield area
A severe thunderstorm near Hayfield caused hail the size of peas and heavy damage to fruit crops in Frederick County. Rainfall measured 2.40 inches near the Winchester area while Winchester city saw lighter totals. Power outages and downed lines occurred but officials expect repairs by evening. no fires reported. More storms and cooler weather forecast for the region.
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Hayfield
Frederick County
Winchester
Fairmont Ave
Omps
H. W. Butler & Bro
H. W Butler Jr
Walter Miller
Mt. Falls
Grimes
Clearbrook
Elmore Norris
Northern Virginia Power Company
U. S. 11
U. S. Rt
Cross Junction
Troper
W. B. Broach
William Gibson
E. Lane Ave
Berryville
Hough
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
No Compulsion To Attend Mixed Schools In Virginia
Atty. Gen. J. Lindsay Almond Jr said no white or Negro pupils would be compelled to attend mixed schools. He hinted at a tripartite system and said Virginia could work out a plan to circumvent the redecision outlawing segregation. He reported overwhelming legislative support for continuing segregation.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
Virginia
Almond
Supreme Court
Weather Outlook for Richmond Virginia June 12 16
An extended Virginia outlook covers June 12 through June 16 with near normal temperatures. Cooler conditions Monday followed by warmer weather midweek. Showers on Saturday and Sunday total between one quarter and three quarters of an inch rainfall.
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Richmond
Virginia
Correction: Pontiac Chieftain Ad Car Quoted Incorrectly
Correction notice from Kern Motor Co clarifies yesterday’s ad error. The 53 Pontiac Chieftain was misquoted at 2195 dollars and is presented as a beauty and buy.
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Kern Motor CO
McGrath to Speak at Tri-County IOOF Bi Monthly Meeting
The Tri-County Association of Odd Fellows Lodges from multiple towns will hold its bi monthly meeting at Madison Lodge Hall in this city Monday at 8 p.m. with Thomas R. McGrath as speaker. W Erle Edwards will introduce him and Rev John F Culver will respond. The event features flag presentation, invocation, and the Sacred Tone Chorus with refreshments after.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Madison Lodge
Thomas R. McGrath
W. Erle Edwards
McGrath
Hampton
Odd Fellows
Lynchburg
IOOF
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Roanoke
Winchester
John F. Culver
Bentonville
E. Holmes Newcome
Meters Installed On Fairfax Lane Parking Lot
The Winchester Police Department announced meters have been installed at the Fairfax Lane Parking Lot at N. Loudoun St. and Fairfax Lane. Rates are one nickel for one hour and two nickels for two hours. No pennies accepted. Rustic Tavern to close for vacation June 14 to June 18.
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Winchester Police Department
Fairfax Lane
N. Loudoun St
Rummage Sale Near Rhodes Drug Store
The Business Professional Woman's Club hosts a rummage sale at 1110 West Boscawen Street next to Rhodes Drug Store on June 17 from 7 00 to 9 30 p m and June 18 from 7 00 to 9 30 p m.
Western powers agree on Geneva talks winding up plan
In Geneva, U S Undersecretary Walter Bedell Smith and British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden reportedly reached broad agreement on procedures to end the Geneva conference deadlock. French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault planned separate talks with Eden and Smith before returning to Paris for a confidence vote.
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Geneva
Britain
United States
U.S
Walter Bedell Smith
Anthony Eden
Eden
V. M. Molotov
Smith
Georges Bidault
Paris
Bidault
National Assembly
Molotov
Robert R. Young Wins Control of New York Central Rail
Bulletin reports Robert R. Young has won control of the New York Central Railroad by a margin of 1,070,000 votes defeating management headed by President William White, according to a reliable source.
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New York
Robert R. Young
New York Central Railroad
William White
House Extends President Trade Powers One Year
The House narrowly approved a one year extension of the President's authority to negotiate trade agreements with foreign nations, beating the deadline by a day.
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Washington
House
Flanders Demands McCarthy Ousted Over Probe Contempt
Sen. Flanders accuses Sen. McCarthy of contempt toward a 1952 investigation subcommittee and its Benton inquiry group. He demands McCarthy purge himself or be removed, while McCarthy brushes off the attack and continues to lead the related government operations subcommittee.
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Washington
Sen
Flanders
R-Vi
Senate
McCarthy
Senate Investigation Subcommittee
Threeman
Benton
Dconn
Vermont
11th Annual Rock Enon Day Tomorrow
Volunteers from Shenandoah Valley Boy Scouts troops will attend the 11th annual Rock Enon Day at Camp Rock Enon in Gore. Scout executive W. C. Gleason said 100 or more people are expected. five from the local area. Participants should bring lunches and tools and plan to finish by the evening meal.
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Shenandoah Valley
Boy Scouts
Rock Enon
Camp Rock Enon
Gore
W. C. Gleason
Shenandoah Area
Winchester Hosts State Eagles Convention June 17 18
Fourteen Virginia aeries will send about 300 delegates to the 47th Fraternal Order of Eagles Convention in Winchester June 17 18. Virginia State President C W Shockey will preside with local leaders Bergie Rickard and Charles Hess among attendees. The program includes tours a floor show dances and banquet with public opening at 11 a m June 17 at the George Washington Hotel.
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Order of Eagles
Virginia
Bergie Rickard
Max Butler
Charles Hesé
Edwin Spates
Charles Kline
Elmer Strasnider
Winchester
C. W. Shockey
Newport News
Winchester Aerie
George Washington Hotel
Harry C
Richard
United States Army
Mifin B. Clowe Jr
Charles Hess
Newport News Aerie
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Grand Aerie
William H. Mostyn
Charles C. Gunther
Eagle
Damon
Frederick and Clarke FHA Chapters Win Outstanding Awards
James Wood High School and Clarke County High School FHA chapters earned Outstanding Chapter Awards at the ninth FHA convention closing at Longwood College Farmville. James Wood reported 14 junior homemaker, four chapter, and four state homemaker degrees among 273 members with activities including international goodwill and school community service. Clarke County Chapter, with 68 members, was honored for growth in homemaking, cooperative education, service and leadership. Miss Nancy Feagans accepted for 68 members.
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Homemaker of America
James Wood High School
Clarke County High School
Longwood College
Farmville
James Wood
Margaret Ramey
Kathryn Watson
Lois Camper
Clarke County
Nancy Feagans
Margaret Cepelka
Frederick County
FHA
Midshipmen Cleared for Security Checks at Navy
Secretary of the Navy Charles Thomas announces security clearance granted to three Naval Academy graduates who last week completed their studies but have not yet received commissions pending full investigations.
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Washington (P
Secretary of Navy
Charles Thomas
Naval Academy
Veterans in Virginia see GI Bill impact 1944–54
The VA report notes 1,900 World War II veterans in Winchester and Frederick County and 480 in Clarke County. Virginia totals include 301,000 WWII veterans and 395,000 veterans of all wars. GI Bill loans funded 156,000 Virginia veterans with $290.26 million spent.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County
Veterans Administration
Virginia
H. Grady Moore
Roanoke
Five Killed in South St. Louis Drug Plant Blast
A mysterious explosion at the Wilson-Keith & Co pharmaceutical plant in South St. Louis killed five workers and wounded 32 others. Debris flew 300 feet, fire followed, and adjacent buildings were damaged while a laundry, auto body shop, and a residence suffered impact. Causes include possible mishap in powder for Army flame throwers, dust buildup, or gas leaks.
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ST. Louis
Two Youths Injured In Early Morning Auto Crash Near Stephens City
Early today two youths were injured in a U S Route 11 collision south of Stephens City around 3 a m. James J. Crawford of Strasburg and Charles Duff of Front Royal 19 or 20 were named. Crawford treated and released with arm and leg abrasions Duff hospitalized with a scalp wound described as satisfactory. Details pending investigation.
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Stephens City
U.S. Rt
Memorial
McCarthy Refutes Army Secretary Testimony
Senator McCarthy denied he asked Secretary Stevens to assign Pvt. G. David Schine to New York. He swore Adams testified that Adams complained to him on December 9, raising issues about Stevens. The exchange centers on whether McCarthy pressured for the Schine posting.
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McCarthy
Stevens
Shhine
New York Area
Washington
Sen
Secretary of the Army
Pvt. G. David Schine
New York
Army
John G. Adams
Adams
Jenkins Ends His Cross-Examination
In Washington Ray Jenkins said McCarthy’s memorandum dated December 17 conflicted with Jenkins sworn testimony about what an Army official told him regarding the possible removal of Maj. Gen. Kirke B. Lawton at Ft. Monmouth. McCarthy disputed the claim as Jenkins wrapped up his cross-examination on day 32 of the hearings.
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Washington
Ray Jenkins
Sen
McCarthy
Kirke B. Lawton
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Jenkins
McCarthy Denies Army Abuse Claims During Hearing
Adams testifies he could no longer tolerate abuse from Roy Cohn over Schine while McCarthy fights Army charges of pressuring for Schine favors. McCarthy denounces Stevens and Adams as mistaken and notes Stevens memory failures. Adams recalls asking McCarthy to speak to Col in about the confrontation.
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Roy M. Cohn
Schine
Grammer Dies On Gallows In Maryland
George Edward Grammer once a prosperous New York businessman died by hanging in Maryland for the murder of his 33 year old wife in August 1952. The condemned man admitted the crime but said it was not planned. He faced the gallows with a stoic demeanor, refusing a last meal. A Methodist minister remained with him from morning until after midnight.
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Baltimore
George Edward Grammer
New York
Maryland
Grammer
United Nations
Burley
Benjamin Blubaugh
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S. Loudoun St
Circle
W. S. M.S. Market St. Methodist Church
Tri-County
Ioof Association
Tri-County Association
Middletown
Front Royal
Luray
Edinburg
Rustic Tavern
Bulletin
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