Five Winners Named In Round Hill Shooting Match
Five winners were named at the Round Hill Community Fire Company shooting match held Saturday to raise funds for building and equipment. Winners were Frank Jenkins Bill Mallory Charles Renner Lawrence Castlemen and Tommy Driver. The spokesman said the event at Harry Patterson's farm on Northwestern Grade made a fair profit. Next match is July 3 at 6 p.m. at Mr Patterson's farm.
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Round Hill Community Fire Company
Frank Jenkins
Bill Mallory
Charles Renner
Lawrence Castlemen
Tommy Driver
Harry Patterson
Transport Missing Near Mexico City
A Mexican military transport with 19 personnel including soldiers and their wives and families is missing near Mexico City. Authorities say the aircraft, carrying soldiers and dependents, disappeared today with search efforts under way.
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Mexico City
Weight classes in school boxing contests
In colleges or secondary school competitions 13 weights and classes may be used: gnat mosquito flea fly bantam feather light welter senior welter middle light heavy heavy and unlimited, ranging from 85 lb to over 175 lb.
Mrs Smith Seen Primary Winner In Maine Today
In Maine the Republican primary features Sen Margaret Chase Smith facing Robert L. Jones, a McCarthy backer. Campaigns closed with dueling TV appearances from Portland, as Smith accuses McCarthy of pressuring the race while Jones calls Pearson a liar and aims for an upset in the state-wide contest.
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Portland
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Sen. McCarthy
Jones
Mrs. Smith
Robert L. Jones
Guatemala Crisis Deepens As U N Calls For Cease Fire
President Arbenz reportedly takes personal charge of defense strategy amid speculation over seizure of private cars as a warlike mobilization. The U N Security Council unanimously approves a cease fire resolution after the Soviet veto blocks a U S backed move to refer the case to the OAS.
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Arbenz
France
Marne River
United Nations
Guatemala
U. N. Security Council
U. N
Soviet Union
U. S
Organization of American States
Council
Maine Primary Slow Up Let Children Grow Up
In Maine a public safety campaign urges drivers to reduce speed in school zones and residential streets. Officials emphasize child pedestrian safety and slower speeds to prevent injuries and fatalities.
Farmers Receive Less Cash Receipts in Virginia
Virginia farmers earned about 6 percent less in cash receipts in January through April this year than the same period in 1953. Livestock and products totals fell from 79.37 to 77.69 million dollars while crops dropped from 38.06 to 33.04 million. statewide marketings declined from 117.43 to 110.73 million. The national figure for the first five months showed a four percent decline.
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Washington
Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Hofer Hosts Gulf Test Caravan At Hotel Luncheon
C E Hofer district manager for Gulf Oil hosted drivers and technicians of the Gulf Test Caravan at the George Washington Hotel. The group on its way to Baltimore via Martinsburg left Roanoke this morning. Two caravans are touring 27 states testing fuels lubricants and other Gulf products under Gulf Research Development Company direction.
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C. E. Hofer
Gulf Oil Company
George Washington
Hofer
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Roanoke
Gulf Research & Development Company
Gulf Oil
Two Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Tubeville Route 588
In Halifax County Virginia a farmhouse fire killed Ruffin Woody 17 and his six week old nephew. Six others escaped. A passing motorist alerted authorities after seeing the blaze on Route No 588 near Tubeville. The Woody and Wood families are connected to the victims.
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Boston
Tubeville
Halifax County
Ruffin Woody
Dave Woody
Edric Wood
Local Crash Involving Bowman O Grodnick and Santmier
Three southbound cars collided when Bowman attempted a left turn onto State Rt. 668. Santmier rear ended O Grodnick, pushing him into a Buick. Damage estimates: $300 to each Chevrolet, $75 to Buick. A separate Friday injury near Winchester involved Mrs. Mary Drusilla Cline struck by a backing Pontiac driven by William Parker. she received medical care and was released.
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Bowman
O’grodnick
Mr. Santmier
Kincaid
State Rt
Winchester
Mary Drusilla Cline
E. Cork St
N. Braddock St
William Lomax Parker
Stephens City
Parker
Infant Jump From Window Sparks House Fire
An infant and another person were treated for slight injuries after jumping from upper windows as a house burned completely. The fire origin could not be determined.
Diplomatic Talks Fold on Korean Unification Prospects
Smith reported failure to reach a settlement as Communists resisted UN role and Korean self determination. He will brief President Eisenhower and leaders on Friday with talks described as informal and highly secret. Indochina crisis, European Defense Community, and atomic energy dominate agenda.
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Korea
United Nations
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Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Guillermo Toriello
National Palace
Guatemala City
Erios Castillo Armas
Jacobo Arbenz
Round Hill
L. L
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola, Bottling Works, Inc
Valley Avenue
Sen
Gulf
Anna Maria Alberthetti
Vic Damone
Hollywood
Winchester Business College
S. Cameron St
Clearbrook
Smith
St Beso Petia
Piccadilly St
Deltox
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
FORD
Overdrive
Shenandoah Motor CO
Cae
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