Dulles Says Moscow’s Grip on Communists Abroad Ebbing
Secretary of State Dulles said Moscow’s control over Communist parties outside Russia has greatly weakened since Stalin’s downgrading. He cited dissatisfaction within Soviet and external parties, a dilemma for Moscow, and warned the West to unite to deny new communist advances. He also commented on Iceland NATO basing, Shepilov’s Cairo visit, Yugoslavia, a U.S.-Soviet exchanges policy, and Russian-Western contacts fostering freedom.
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Mahon seeks Pentagon view before approving extra Air Force funds
Representative Mahon of Texas says he will consult with defense officials before advising the House on approving nearly one billion dollars in extra Air Force funding. The Senate had boosted the defense bill to about 35 billion, with Air Force allocations rising to just over 16 billion, while the Army and Navy funds were also adjusted.
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Supreme Court enters a new phase in law making
Mrs. James M. Thomson of Clarke County tells Winchester Exchange Club that the Supreme Court has entered a phase where it not only interprets laws but makes them. She argues against state rights fallacies, cites dual sovereignty, and condemns court overreach while noting the Civil War settled the Union’s balance of power.
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Convicted Rapist Sentenced to Die in Roanoke
Convicted rapist Frank J. Snider Jr. was sentenced to death by electric chair for raping a 10 year old girl in Roanoke Virginia. He shouted obscenities at court officials and the victim’s family after the verdict was read and before being taken away under heavy guard. He also faced a second rape charge against a 30 year old Roanoke County woman.
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Forgotten Man Nixon Omitted From GOP Run Again Push
Atlantic City dispatch reports Vice President Nixon was omitted from a GOP governors conference statement urging Ike to run again. Gov Fred Hall of Kansas said the omission was an oversight. Howard Pyle noted White House clearance but stated he did not see the signed text.
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Temperature Nears 90 as Warm Day Gives Way to Cooler Night
The day reached 89 degrees with a forecast of cooler, less humid conditions tonight. Lows are expected between 55 and 60, with highs in the upper 80s tomorrow. Thunderstorms are forecast for southern areas, with a broader cooling trend and light total precipitation through July 2.
Pence and McDonald to Receive State Farmer Degrees
Frederick County youths James Pence and Kenneth McDonald will be honored at the Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America 30th annual convention in Blacksburg with State Farmer Degrees. Pence farms with John E. Strosnider in Stephens City and McDonald is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McDonald. Both have held 15 offices in James Wood FFA and pursued 46 enterprises and 40 home improvements on their farms. The convention runs from Monday to noon tomorrow, with 160 farm youths receiving degrees from more than 8,000 in the state.
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Stanley Slated For Election As Governors Chair
Gov Thomas B Stanley of Virginia named as the conference chair candidate by the nominating committee to succeed Gov Arthur B Langlie of Washington. Stanley is 65 and presently serves a term until January 1958.
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Eight Suspects Seized in Area Break-ins and Thefts
Authorities report eight suspected gang members rounded up by Frederick County Sheriff and Clarke County agencies. The arrests span January 20 to June 18 and involve five in Winchester jail and three in Berryville. Names include Hart Mason Shumaker Voorhees Deal Self, with two juveniles. Some loot recovered in Maryland and West Virginia.
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Ike's Signature Expected Promptly on New Highways
Congressional sponsors say the 33 billion highway bill may have motorists using new superhighways by 1958. President Eisenhower is expected to sign soon, with construction planned over a 13 year period and a 1 cent fuel tax increase to start within weeks.
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George Warns Against Liquidating Free World's Military Strength
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair George urged against cutting military aid abroad as a risk to prevent another war. He supported a 4.502 billion foreign aid bill including 2.6 billion for military assistance and warned reductions could weaken defenses against Soviet aggression. Johnson predicted a final vote soon.
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Texas
Winchester Rated High In Buying Power In 1955 Survey
Special to The Star. Winchester shows strong buying power with retail sales totaling 39.533 million in 1955 up from 36.472 million, surpassing expectations for its size. Local earnings per family averaged 4,843 dollars, with a total family income of 22.76 million and a quality index of 136, 36 percent above the national average.
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Negotiators Display Great Amiability in Steel Talks
In New York the nation’s three largest steel firms and the United Steelworkers meet to present a new three year contract proposal aimed at preventing a strike at midnight Saturday. The talks follow a rejected five year plan with a 72 cent first year pay hike, and a precautionary furnace shutdown approach looms in Gary Indiana and Pittsburgh areas.
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Virginia Weather Forecast and Vacation Notice
The Virginia forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions with less humidity tonight and Thursday after thundershowers this afternoon in the south. Highs in the 80s, lows 55 to 66, with a five day outlook of cooler Thursday and Friday, warmer Saturday, and showers or storms this weekend. Total precipitation 1 to 2 inches. year ago temperatures were 80/62. Also noting a July 2 to July 9 vacation closure for Corrigan Rug Co. and local sale mentions from Mariannes of Winchester.
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