Meeting to Keep Bridge Between U S and Britain Strong
President Eisenhower announced a June 25 White House meeting with Prime Minister Churchill to keep the Anglo American alliance strong. The informal talks will cover Southeast Asia, European defenses, and other mutual interests with Eden and Dulles joining, aiming to deter communism and improve relations.
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U.S
Britain
Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Churchill
America
Southeast Asia
Anthony Eden
Dulles
White House
Indochina
Eden
Wounded Vietminh Prisoners Returned
The French high command began releasing 575 sick and wounded Vietminh prisoners of war as repayment for last month’s Vietminh release of French Union prisoners. Seventy were handed over at Dien Cau near Hanoi with more expected later. others to be released in Central Viet Nam this week.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Viet Nam
Paris
Vietnamese Information Office
Bai Dai
Prince Buu Loc
Ngo Dinh Diem
Winchester Stores Reach Record Sales and High Per Family Income
A New York based survey shows Winchester residents had a net disposable income of 20.5 million and an average 4 360 per family in 1953. Local retailers posted 37 388 000 in sales, up from 36 010 000 in 1952, signaling Winchester as a regional trading center with a market index of 134, well above the national average. The report credits higher earnings as the main driver of increased spending and saved cash for future purchases.
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the Star
New York
Winchester
H-Bomb scientist questions Oppenheimer judgment
Dr. Edward Teller says he would feel safer if Oppenheimer did not hold the nation’s secrets though he calls him loyal. The AEC's security board found Oppenheimer loyal but a security risk, with appeals pending and a full commission decision due this month.
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Washington
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
University of California
Oppenheimer
Teller
William L. Borden
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Soviet Union
Special Security Board
The
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
City Playgrounds Open At Winchester Draw Large Youth Turnout
About 200 youngsters visited Rouss and Douglas parks as Winchester opened its two playgrounds for summer. Rouss drew 75 to 100 children with 30 in the morning, swimming free from charge and open daily. Activities include crafts, tennis, archery, and badminton with lessons daily next week. Aug. 31 marks the season end with badges for winners. Douglas opening drew 25 aged 8 to 14, with plans for a wading pool and new facilities pending construction.
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Rouss
Douglas Parks
Winchester
Rouss Park
Anne Snyder
Nancy Quarles
Miss Snyder
Helen Boyd
Jackie Jones
Sonny Brown
Donna Lou Anderson
Reuss
Katherine Ford
Douglas Playground
Charles Aiken
Park and Recreation Department
Dunning Nominated as Seventh District GOP Chairman
Staunton July 10 convention in Strasburg to elect a new Seventh District chairman. Stephen Timberlake of Staunton will not seek reelection and endorses Clarke County GOP Chair A. R. Dunning as his successor. Timberlake, GOP nominee for lieutenant governor in 1953, was appointed in 1952 after succeeding Carl Jenkins in a contested race.
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Staunton
Strasburg
Stephen D. Timberlake
Timberlake
Clarke County
GOP
A. R. Dunning
Dunning
Carl Jenkins
Stanley
Farm receipts for first five months fall short of last year
The Agriculture Department reports farmers earned about 10.3 billion dollars from farm product sales in the first five months of the year, a 4 percent decrease from the same period last year. Porch swings by W. B. Sniderman at 323 N Cameron St are advertised separately.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Fog and Clouds Keep Sun Hidden Today
Light morning fog gave way to widespread clouds and drizzle with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Cloudiness and showers linger through Thursday as the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory notes only a 2 degree rise since 66 degrees this morning and a 64 to 70 forecast for tonight.
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Associated Press
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Stand-By Group To Stay in Geneva If Indo Talks End
Western diplomats plan a stand-by group in Geneva to resume Indochina talks quickly after a possible recess. France resists full adjournment until Paris forms a new government. The United States and Britain favor continuing talks and oppose partition of Indochina while seeking emergency troop assembly zones.
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Geneva
Indochina
Ninepower
France
Paris
National Assembly
U. S
Britain
United States
Race Relations Urged as Central World Problem by Methodists
Richmond report to the Virginia Methodist Conference calls race relations perhaps the most crucial problem facing the world and urges pastors to restudy obligations in line with Jesus Christ and the church Social Creed. Delegates number about 2000 as the conference nears its close with pastoral assignments to be read tomorrow. A new Peninsula district prompts last minute shifts in appointments led by Bishop Paul Neff Garber.
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Richmond
Virginia Methodist Conference
Board of Social and Economic Relations
Supreme Court
Methodist Church
Paul Neff Garber
Peninsula
City analyzes bids for new Winchester water system
City officials review 43 bids from 18 states for four contracts including river intake, treatment plant, and 24 inch supply lines. Officials expect to name three lowest bidders and announce bid amounts soon as bond funding appears under two and three quarter million dollars.
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Winchester
Lee Grant
Grant
Tomorow
Lngthy
Fred Brumbach
Corporation Court Room
M. H. Klegerman
Alexander Potter Associates
Consulting Engineers
New York
S. H. Reaves
Water Department
Two Circus Cars Hit by Freight Near Fort Edward
In Fort Edward New York two Ringling Brothers cars were derailed and struck by a Delaware and Hudson freight. Five circus horses were injured and two crewmen had minor injuries as the stock and wagon cars toppled onto the northbound track. The main southbound track was blocked and a work train was dispatched to the scene.
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Fort Edward
N. Y
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey
Delaware and Hudson
Shenandoah Area Poultry Auction Opens With Early Sales
The Shenandoah Area Poultry Auction opened yesterday on E Gerrard Street with about 60 growers and contractors and 28 lots listed. Fifteen lots sold as buyers bid on local birds including White Rocks and Reds with top prices around 24.75 cents. Auctioneer H H Bartlett started at 2 pm and most purchases went to Emerson Barron and other buyers. auctions continue each Tuesday with 45 minute to one hour sessions.
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Shenandoah Area
Golden Glow
E. Gerrard St
Irvin Williams
Stephens City
Williams
Sid H. Veasey
H. H. Bartlett
L. R. Ward
Mt. Jackson
S. P. Henshaw
Paul Miller
Rio
W. Va
Emerson Barron
Markleton
Spencer Produce
Dayton
J. D. Crabill
Strasburg
McCarthy Army hearings reveal notarized Schine paper
Senator McCarthy acknowledged signing Schine's Army commission paper, contradicting earlier testimony that he knew nothing about it. Welch produced the document, noting McCarthy merely signed it, not notarized. The hearing also touched on pursuit of FBI documents and alleged pressure on the Army to aid Schine, with McCarthy defending access to government information.
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Schine
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
G. David Schine
Joseph N. Welch
Special Army
Army
Stevens
Welch
Bob Stevens
Roy M. Cohn
Cohn
John G. Adams
FBI
Senate
Government Operations Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Arkansas Dem
Breakup of Korean Parley No Surprise To Gen Van Fleet
Gen James A. Van Fleet, former U S 8th Army commander in Korea, says the Geneva peace conference breakup was no surprise and that Communists cannot be trusted. He plans to visit Formosa and notes South Korea can expand beyond 20 divisions. Rhee uses Van Fleet to keep Seoul in line as talks fail.
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Tokyo
James A. van Fleet
U. S. 8Th Army
Korea
Geneva
Far East
Eisenhower
Formosa
Seoul
van Fleet
South Korea
ROK
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Chinhae
Panmunjom
United States
United States backs Southeast Asia peace patrol plan
The United States and five other UN members push for a peace patrol to Thailand to monitor war threats in Indochina. Thailand had sought Laos and Cambodia but backed off under pressure. The Security Council proposal assigns investigators to Thailand with potential expansion. Six of seven members support it. a Soviet veto could block. Russia to declare views Friday.
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United Nations
N. Y
United States
U. N
Southeast Asia
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Thailand
U. N. Peace Commission
Laos
Cambodia
Indochina
Security Council
New Zealand
Turkey
China
Brazil
Russia
POW Who Stayed With Reds Dies Of Complications
Texan aunt questions a Chinese Red Cross telegram reporting Sgt. Rufus E. Douglas 27 died June 8 in a Chinese hospital of rheumatic heart disorder with complications while among 21 U. S. POWs who stayed with Communists after Korea. She doubts the claim, noting he had no serious illnesses.
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Texon
Tex
Chinese Red Cross
Rufus EF
Douglas
U. S
Korea
R. C. Howard
Texas
Flanders Move to Strip McCarthy Heads for Dead End
Senator Flanders move to strip Senator McCarthy from committee chairmanships faces a quiet death in the Senate Rules Committee. The measure was sent there by voice vote and could be discharged if no action by July 15. A majority vote to pry it from the committee seems unlikely. Also note a rental ad for a Shenandoah River cabin in Berryville.
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Washington
Sen
Flanders
R-Vi
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
Rules Committee
Rules
Jenner
R-Ind
Shenandoah River
John A. Miller
Berryville
Ike says 1956 run not discussed his main focus world problems
President Eisenhower told reporters he has given no thought to seeking re election in 1956 and his talks with Churchill aim to strengthen the U S Britain alliance amid global issues. He laughed off the idea of specifying other conditions Adams cited and said his attention remains on world problems.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Churchill
United States
Britain
White House
Adams
Sherman Adams
Congress
Virginia Cities Sweep Damon Runyon Cancer Fund Awards
Roanoke announces four Virginia cities win Damon Runyon Cancer Fund honors. Winchester and Norfolk take first place, Lynchburg and Richmond win second place as eight awards are issued nationwide. Georges O Hara, Roanoke Jaycees director, notes four Virginia wins. Winchester earns its award among mid sized cities.
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Roanoke
Virginia
U. S
Damon Runyon
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