Virginia apple crop forecast tops nine million bushels
Dr. Howard Rollins of Virginia Tech told a twilight meeting of local fruit growers that Virginia may harvest over 9 million bushels this year, about average, with Northern Valley prospects near last year’s. He noted weather could shift the early estimate, and discussed disease, insects, and spray practices alongside grower reports and regional outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Rollins, Jr
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Dr. Rollins
Ray Rinker
Stephens City
A B. Groves
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
C. H. Hill
Rinker
V.P.I
Rollins
York
York Variety
Winchester
Clarke
Rappahannock
South Central
Roanoke
Piedmont
Indi
House Expected to Pass Civil Rights Bill Today
The House begins a showdown session with proponents predicting passage of the civil rights bill before nightfall. A key fight centers on a potential jury trial amendment for those violating a federal civil rights injunction, which Southern opponents oppose. Proponents cite courtroom procedure, while critics warn juries would acquit contempt cases.
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House
Washington
South
Rep Celler
D-Ny
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hoffman R-Mich
Civil Rights Commission
Rep
Alger
Rtex
Rep Forand
D-Ri
Forand
Militia Acts In Virginia 1757 Shield Shenandoah Valley
Everard K Meade notes that after Braddock's defeat Virginia moved to protect settlers. The 1757 act created a 1272 officer unit and three ranger companies, with drafts of vagrants and a 5 pound bounty for volunteers. George Washington remained in command and death penalties for desertion were renewed. The cost was capped at 80 000 pounds with treasurer notes and new issues, and enemy scalp rewards were offered. Maine Grown Certified Seed Potatoes promoted by Winchester Seed Company.
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Braddock
Shenandoah Valley
General Assembly
George Washington
European Tour of D C College Boys Cut Short
The State Department ordered two South Carolina college students Gilbert and Hair to return to the United States after they entered Communist Hungary from Austria on May 26 and were expelled on June 7. U S authorities then stamped their passports valid only for return to the United States, noting their intent to travel further and possible reentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
South Carolina
Hungary
United States
Vienna
Mike A. Gilbert
Warren W. Hair
Gilbert
Walterboro
S.C
Hair
North Augusta
Austria
Gilbert and
Iron Curtain
Hot Weather Persists as Rain Brings Welcome Relief
Thunderstorms spread across the area last night delivering scattered rain totals including 0.46 inches at the Winchester Fruit Laboratory. A brief cool down gave way to a 90 degree high today with 65 degree low. More hot humid weather and scattered showers are forecast, pushing June rainfall to 1.70 inches and year total to 14.26 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Lightning fireball hits wife during bath in Crestwood
Raymond E. Creek of Crestwood said a lightning fireball chased him from the bath into the kitchen where his wife Lillian was cooking his birthday dinner. The electrical phenomenon wrapped around her and caused third degree burns, she was hospitalized.
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Louisville
Raymond E. Creek
Crestwood
Lillian
Peterson Named Envoy to Denmark
President Eisenhower nominated Val Peterson as ambassador to Denmark and Leo A. Hoegh as Federal Civil Defense administrator, with Senate confirmation likely. Peterson has led Civil Defense since February 1953 after serving as an administrative assistant. Hoegh, Iowa governor 1954–56 and former attorney general, runs private law practice while White House notes his role in Iowa Civil Defense.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Val Peterson
Denmark
Leo A. Hoegh
Iowa
Peterson
Senate
GOP
Nebraska
Civil Defense Administration
Hoegh
White House
James C. Hagerty
Army Probes Truck Crash Killing 14 Paratroopers at Fort Campbell
A US Army truck veered off a gravel bridge at Fort Campbell Kentucky killing 14 paratroopers and injuring nine as the 327th Airborne Infantry regrouped after field training. Survivors described a sudden lurch and fall into Piney Fork Creek, with helicopters evacuating the dead and injured. A board of inquiry investigates the cause. speed estimates of 40 to 45 mph clash with 25 mph limit on gravel roads.
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Big Army Reservation
FT. Campbell
101St “Pentomic’ Airborne Division
Kentucky-Tennesee Line
Tennessee
Army
Post Headquarters
Piney Fork Creek
326Th Engineer Battalion
C. Ernest J. McNeill
Lumberton
N.C
J. B. Cooper
Gatesville
Tex
Anticancer Drug Rumors Lift Stocks on NYSE
Rumors of a new anticancer drug boosted Olin Mathieson Chemical stock to a 1957 high before firms cautioned the compound is in its infancy and not a cure. The drug, described as a palliative, is under study at Jackson Memorial Hospital and by the National Cancer Institute, with mixed early results reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
E. R. Sauibb & Sons
Jackson Memorial Hospital
University of Miami Medical School
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Sloan Kettering Institute For Cancer Research
Miami Herald
University of Miami
Flu Epidemic Spreads to Europe and North America
Geneva reports the Asian influenza epidemic has reached Europe and the United States. The newly identified influenza type A, linked to Asia in the past two months, has been confirmed in the Netherlands and is expected to spread with high travel volumes. Experts warn of rapid but uneven impact.
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Geneva
Europe
North America
U.N. World Health Organization
Asia
Netherlands
United States
WHO
Treasury Chief Rules Out Tax Cut At Present Time
Secretary Humphrey told Congress tax cuts cannot be voted until a surplus exists. He said no such surplus now exists and warned against drastic budget cuts. He projected a balanced budget for three consecutive years if government size and spending are controlled.
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Treasury
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Congress
Senate
House Economic Subcommittee
Governa
Judge rules Hoffa must stand trial on conspiracy bribery
Federal Judge Burnita S. Matthews ruled Hoffa must go on trial Monday on a conspiracy bribery indictment. She rejected motions to delay the trial of Hoffa and co defendant Hyman I. Fischbach, a Miami attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burnita S. Matthews
Teamster Union
James R. Hoffa
Matthews
Hoffa
Hyman I. Fischbach
Miami
Stassen Sees Nearer First Step Disarmament Accord
Harold Stassen, U S delegate to the U N disarmament subcommittee, said after talks in Washington and London that the five powers are closer than at any time since World War II to a first step in arms control. He cautioned that major issues remain but noted progress and possible Soviet willingness to allow international inspectors early in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harold Stassen
Stassen
U. S
U. N
Washington
Russia
Valerian Zorin
Haitian President and Cabinet Ousted in Military Coup
Provisional President Daniel Fignole and his cabinet were toppled by the army in Haiti. Brig. Gen. Antonio Ebreau announced the dismissal and said the army would assume full governmental powers. Fignole’s whereabouts were unclear as crowds gathered around key sites.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Daniel Fignole
Negro Republic
Fignole
Antonio Ebreau
Rebreau
Army
Pierre Armand
Military Leaders Discuss Dollars And Disarmament
At Quantico Virginia over 176 officials from the Defense Department met to discuss dollars and disarmament. Secretary Dulles and Defense Secretary Wilson spoke as the group considered budget limits and impending reductions affecting the armed services. The meeting includes Army General Maxwell D. Taylor Admiral Arleigh Burke and General Thomas White with White slated to become Air Force chief of staff.
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State Dulles
Defense Department
Marine Base
Dulles
London
Army
Maxwell D. Taylor
Arleigh A. Burke
Thomas White
Air Force
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs
Wilson
Pentagon
House
France Allows Ships Back Through Suez Canal
France reversed its stance and permitted ships to resume using the Suez Canal after negotiations with Egypt. Paris said the move came after weeks of pressure from shipping circles and followed Premier Bourges-Maunoury taking office. Egypt had offered no ground during the standoff.
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Pari
Egypt
Suez Canal
France
Middle East
Britain
United States
Nasser
Foreign Ministry
Maurice Bourges-Maunoury
Eisenhower Endorses Foreign Aid as Peace Tool
President Eisenhower told 42 House Republicans that the foreign aid program is one of the best ways to wage peace. The meeting followed a White House breakfast series in which topics included defense spending civil rights and veto power as well as the administration request for 3.865 billion dollars for foreign aid. Eisenhower moved among tables to chat with attendees. Community yard party at Stonewall School on June 15 features homemade food and country ham sandwiches to benefit the Grange Hall.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Fulton
Pennsylvania
White House
Congress
Nixon
Meade Alcorn
Stonewall School
Grange Hal ‘ Spebels
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Valley Defense
Maine
Winchester Seed Company
D.C. College Boys
Bather
327Th Airborne Infantry
Screaming Eagle’ Airborne
Bastogne
Ronald J. Curtis
Kalamazoo, Mich
Curtis
Ward
Ridings Chapel Church
By B. L. Livingston
Quantico
Miller & Anderson
Boscawen St
Montmorency
L. O. Dick
Clearbrook
Aid Bill
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