Eisenhower Advances Diet as Second Week of Convalescence Begins
President Eisenhower enters the second week of recovery at Walter Reed Hospital with medical approval to begin nonliquid foods. An 8 a.m. bulletin notes he will receive soft foods such as custard and gelatine later, while vitals remain normal and spirits high as visits from officials and family resume.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Hospital
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Steve Martini
White House
Mas
John Eisenhower
Nixon
Dulles
Transit Authority Moves to Block Subway Strike
New York authorities sought court action to avert a threatened citywide subway walkout by the Motormen's Benevolent Association. A judge signed a temporary and permanent injunction returnable Monday, with the Transit Authority arguing the TWU contract runs until December 1957. The MBA protests the action as high handed while vowing to obey court orders.
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New York
City Transit Authority
Motormen's Benevolent Assn
Theodore Loos
MBA
Sai
Supreme Court
Jacob Markowitz
Manhattan
Transit
Transport Workers Union
TWU
Michael Quill
Red Charges Denied in Berlin Clash over West Germany Military Buildup
East German Communist press alleged U S forces increased in West Germany while U S Army spokesmen denied the charge.
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Berlin
United States
West Germany
U. S
Apple crop forecast for 1956 shows 85 million bushels
National Apple Institute estimates 1956 crop at 85 million bushels, 20 percent below 1955 and 23 percent under 1954. New England around half last year, New York down 30 percent to 12 million, Midwest up in Michigan to over 9 million, Far West at 26 million, and prices likely firmer for growers, especially for processing and fresh pack.
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The
National Apple Institute
New England
New York State
Appalachian
Far West
Washington
Oregon
California
Michigan
New Eng
New York
Penn
Virginia
West Va
Maryland
Mich
Calif
Wash
Grocery Delivery Boy Is Charged With Murder
Elmer Lowe 20 of Richlands was shot to death in Richlands. Donald Davis 18 admitted shooting him on a porch as Lowe followed him over a girl dispute. Officers arrived to find Davis at the scene.
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Richmonds
Elmer Lowe
Richlands
Donald Davis
Lowe
Kent’s Ridge
Davis
Vesper Services Begin Tomorrow at Braddock Street Church
The summer series opens Sunday at 7 p.m. at Braddock Street Methodist Church with Dr. Theodore H. Palmquist of Foundry Methodist Church in Washington D C as speaker. His sermon is titled A Dangerous Freedom and a community youth choir directed by Miss Carolyn Cranton will provide music. Services continue weekly and are sponsored by the Winchester Ministerial Association.
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Braddock Street Methodist Church
Theodore H. Palmquist
Foundry Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Carolyn Cramton
Braddock Street
The
Winchester Ministerial Association
Former St. Louis Officer Released From Federal Facility
SPRINGFIELD Mo July 4 former St. Louis police lieutenant Louis Shoulders, tied to the Greenlease ransom case, was freed from a federal medical center after a July 1954 sentence for perjury related to the missing $600000 ransom. He was transported to St. Louis by private ambulance. Dolan completed a two year term.
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Springfield
Louis Shoulders
St. Louis
Greenlease
Federal Medical Center
Shoulders
Bobby Greenlease
Robert C. Greenlease
Kansas City
Elmer Dolan
Carl Austin Hall
Bonnie Brown Heady
Hall
Mrs. Heady
Dolan
Federal
Texarkana
Tex
Father and Son Drown in Louisa County Pond
In Louisa Virginia a father Claude T. Shelton and his son William W. Shelton drowned while dragging a farm pond with a fishing net. Sheriff Willis E. Proffitt said the elder Shelton disappeared first and the son attempted a rescue. a third son heard cries but could not save them. Neighbors recovered the bodies.
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Louisa
Louisa County
Claude T. Shelton
William W. Shelton
Willis E. Proffitt
Shelton
Harriman Backers Claim Growing Western Support
Governor Averell Harriman of New York draws strong backing in both coasts for the Democratic presidential nomination. Western supporters foresee at least 63 percent of 98 votes from six states, while Wisconsin and Utah organizers push Harriman and Stevenson amid Kefauver’s continued campaign. President Eisenhower’s health remains a question as Republicans rally debates at Wisconsin events.
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Associated Press
Averell Harriman
New York
Harriman
Milton Weisenmann
Utah
Denver
Superior
Wis
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Estes Kefauver
Stevenson
Kefauver
California
Sen
Humphrey
D-Minn
Repub
Medical Examiner to Complete Report On Slaying of Girl
Virginia chief medical examiner said he would finalize findings on the slaying of two teens, Shelby Jean Venable and Mary Elizabeth Fellers, whose nude bodies were found near the Potomac River. The case involves possible rape and uncertain causes of death, with authorities awaiting the final autopsy report.
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Richmond
Virginia
Maryland
Potomac River
Shelby Jean Venable
North Laurel
Mary Elizabeth Fellers
Potomac
Geoffrey Mann
Shelby Jean
Catoctin Creek
Loudoun County
Mary Elizabeth
Brunswick
Mann
Sheriff's Office
Commonwealth
Sterling Harrison
Washington
Friendship Wins At Harrisonburg Fire Parade
The Friendship Fire Company placed first as best appearing company in line of march at the Harrisonburg firemen parade sponsored by Hose Company No. 1. They received a $25 check as prizes while the fire truck, ambulance and Rescue Squad participated. This was Friendship’s second parade this year with a prior second place in Warren ton.
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Friendship Fire Company
Hose Company No. 1
Harrisonburg
Friendship
Warrenton
Strike Enters Sixth Week At O Sullivan Rubber Plant
No developments reported in the five week old strike at the O Sullivan Rubber Company. A injunction hearing was moved to 2 p m Tuesday and a plant management union negotiation meeting is set for Tuesday afternoon to discuss the union proposal. The temporary injunction prohibits forceful acts and picketing near the plant. Local 51 URCLPWA members called the injunction move ridiculous citing no proven violence.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Frederick County Circuit Court
Local 51
Urclpwa
Local 511
O'Sullivan
Joseph Emmons
District Union
Frederick County Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Frederick Leads Virginia Peach Crop With Albemarle Strong
Frost cuts leave Frederick County with about 150000 bushels, ranking second to Albemarle’s 425000 in Virginia peach production. Albemarle expects one of its largest crops while the state totals around 1350000 bushels per June 1 USDA figures. Nearby counties in the valley and south show varied yields from 30 000 to 100 000 bushels.
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Frederick County
Albemarle
Virginia
Virginia State Department of Agriculture
Federal
State Crop Reporting Service
Nelsom
Botetourt
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Roanoke
Madison
Amherst
Mississippi
Warren
Fauquier
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
New Jersey
Illinois
Arkansas
East Braces Heat as Front Triggers Storms Across Regions
The eastern half of the nation endured extreme heat with some relief in the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley. Temperatures declined 5 to 20 degrees in the Rockies behind a western cold front, while Gulf states saw scattered thunderstorms and notable rainfall totals in Mobile, New Orleans, and Jackson.
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Great Lakes
Mississippi River Valley
Midwest
Rockies
Plains States
Salt Lake City
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Des Moines
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Gulf States
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Pine Bluff
Ark
Marine recruit ends life clears drill instructors in note
An 18 year old Marine recruit at the San Diego training depot hanged himself yesterday and left a note absolving drill instructors of blame. He said he loved the Marines and wished his girl to know he died with love for her. He had been at the depot since June and was described as quiet conscientious and promising in leadership. The note stated he lacked the guts the Marines need and he had known for a long time he was no good to the world. His identity was withheld.
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San Diego
Calif
Marine Corps
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester Evening Star Business Office
Argument Over Sitting on Car Ends in Slaying
Richmond police report a 23 year old man Sterling Robinson was fatally shot after an argument with four men who sat on his new car. A suspect returned later and fired a pistol during a confrontation, injuring Robinson who died at a local hospital. Police expect an arrest today.
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Richmond
Sterling Robinson
Robinson
Professor to Retire From Virginia Tech After 42 Years
Ralph E. Hunt, professor of animal husbandry at Virginia Tech, will retire on September 1, announced by VPI vice-president Dr. Louis A. Pardue. Hunt has served on the faculty for 42 years.
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Blacksburg
Ralph E. Hunt
Virginia Tech
Louis A. Pardue
VPI
Hunt
Security Program Suspension Prompts Calls for Broad Legislation
A Justice Department move to suspend the federal employee security program for nonsensitive jobs sparks congressional demands for new laws. Attorney General Brownell said the pause aligns with a Supreme Court ruling, while Senator Johnston criticizes the action as a政 hoax numbers racket. Senators Mundt Eastland and Cotton push bills to apply the program countrywide. The bipartisan commission plans a weekend meeting to assess the ruling's impact.
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Washington
Justice Department
Congress
Gen
Brownell
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Eisenhower
Sen. Cotton
R-Nh
Cotton
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Negotiators Seek Steel Contract Breakthrough at Hotel Roosevelt
Four man teams from Big Three steel companies and United Steel Workers of America met at the Roosevelt Hotel to break a contract stalemate. The union had rejected management’s initial offer and warned a June 30 expiry could trigger a strike. Both sides cautioned against quick progress amid wide position gaps.
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New York
United Steelworkers of America
Hotel Roosevelt
Virginia Weather Forecast For Winchester Area
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. cooler east and north Sunday. High today 90 low 68, 68 to 74 east and 62 to 68 west tonight. Moon phases and visible planets listed. Rhubarb for canning and immediate use offered with delivery.
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Winchester
Mars
Bailey R. Frank
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Oscar B. Hunter
the Venables
Jack O'Leary
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