Rebels Hit Beirut as Battles Rage Across Lebanon Policed
Beirut and Tripoli saw renewed clashes as rebels claimed 12 wounded in Beirut including a former premier’s brother. In Tripoli at least 10 killed and 20 wounded as security forces pound rebel positions. U.N. observers may stay as a limited international presence amid calls for possible armed support.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Tripoli
Saeb Salam
Republic
Abraham
Camille Chamoun
Chamoun
Rashid Karami
Maan Karami
U.S
Mecca
Aid el Adha
Dag Hammarskjold
New York
U.N
Security Council
UAR
Syria
Sami Solh
Hammarskjold
U.A.R
United States
Observe Red Lines Chief Boyd Warns
Police Chief J Thomas Boyd orders a crack down on motorists parking on red lines with tickets for any vehicle found on a red line citing obstructed views at corners. The notice appears amid a mix of local ads for Montmorency cherries and remodeling sales.
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J. Thomas Boyd
L. C. Dick
Clearbrook
Peter Pan Children’s Shop
N. Loudoun St
Montmorency Cherries
Cloverdale Farm
Martinsburg Pike
York Inn
Fifteen Die as Jet Tanker Crashes Near Westover AFB
A KC135 jet tanker attempting a transatlantic speed record crashed after takeoff near Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts killing all 15 aboard. The wreckage spread across the Turnpike. 14 bodies found early, one trapped. Victims included six AP and UPI reporters and Brig. Gen. Donald W. Saunders.
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Westover Air Force Base Mass
Air Force
Atlantic
Donald W. Saunders
Athens
N.Y
London
Massachusetts Turnpike
Pistol Totin Gangs Aged 5 10 and 11 Admit Martinsburg Burglaries
Police report three youths ages 5, 10, and 11 in custody admit to at least ten burglaries in weeks prior. They were armed with pistols for protection and could not explain gun sources. Burglaries targeted Martinsburg properties including gas company office clothing store gift shop church auto agency and grocery store. Stolen Confederate money valued at 120 dollars. Juvenile Court hearing pending Judge D H Rodgers. The two older boys have prior records. the five year old has no prior offense.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Martinsburg Gas Co
Ing
D. H. Rodgers
House Unit Cuts 872 Million From Ike Foreign Aid Request
The House Appropriations Committee trimmed 872 million dollars from President Eisenhower's foreign aid request for the coming year, leaving a total of 3,078,092,500 in new appropriations. The panel also boosted cuts beyond a subcommittee’s recommendation and outlined reductions across military assistance, defense support, development loans, and special funds while citing a broader international aid strategy.
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Ike
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Congress
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Passman
Free World
Spain
Greece
Iran
Turkey
Pakistan
Cambodia
South Korea
Laos
Philippines
Formosa
Thailand
Viet Nam
Development Loan Fund
Jet Tanker Sets Transatlantic Flight Record
A US Air Force KC135 Stratotanker set a New York to London record of 5 hours 22 minutes 29.68 seconds landing at Brize Norton England. A second tanker beat previous marks while a third crashed at Westover Air Force Base killing 15. The flight showcased ability to project jet refueling capability globally. The Pentagon noted times over New York and London with average speed about 644 mph.
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U. S. News and World Report
Washington
D. C
Air Force
James L. McConaughy Jr
Time and Life Magazine
Robert Sibley
Belmont
Mass
Boston Traveler
William Cochran
National Aeronautical Assn
William Enyart
Brize Norton Air Base
England
US Air Force
Oxfordshire
New York
London
Westover Air Force Base
Massachusetts
Pentagon
Royal Air Force
Westover
Brize Norton
Britain
Army Explorer III Will Die Today Says Army Scientists
Huntsville Alabama Army scientists report Explorer III will descend and burn up late today after 32 million miles of travel. Launched March 26 from Cape Canaveral the 31 pound 80 inch satellite provided richer data on cosmic rays with an elliptical orbit.
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Huntsville
Ala
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Earth
Army
Smithsonian Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
County Republicans Name Delegates To Conventions
Frederick County Republican Committee in Winchester named delegates and alternates for the Seventh District Convention in Luray and the State Convention in Roanoke. James L. Bowman was re elected as chairman with other committee members, including T A Williams Alfred L Snapp Roger P Sager Robert Hockman and George Scheulen. Delegates to the district convention are Bowman and Julian C. Gregory with alternates Perry Painter and Ed Ewing. State convention delegates are Sager and Bowman with alternates Scheulen and Gregory.
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GOP
Frederick County Republican Committee
Winchester
James L. Bowman
T. A. Williams
Alfred L. Snapp
Roger P. Sager
Robert Hockman
George Scheulen
Luray
Bowman
Julian C. Gregory
Stephens City
Perry Painter
Ed Ewing
Roanoke
Sager
Star Tannery
Mr. Scheulen
Gregory
Eisenhower Aide Denies House Charge in Stormy Session
In Washington AP report the White House denies claims by John Fox that Bernard Goldfine funded a Washington house for Sherman Adams and sent yearly checks Adams. Adams rejects the story in a letter read during the session.
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Eisenhower
Washington
The
White House Today
John Fox
Sherman Adams
Washington (Ap
Bernard Goldfine
Adams
Possible Break Seen in Stalemate On Alaska Bill
A Southern senator suggested a possible path forward in the Senate stalemate over the House passed Alaska statehood bill. Sen. James Eastland said he would start discussions toward a vote on two of three constitutional questions, with timing depending on how many choose to speak. The move comes as other leaders deny intent to filibuster and as testimony before a House subcommittee continues amid charges surrounding funds and links to Alaska's proposed early-term senator election.
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Alaska
Statehood
Senate
James O. Eastland
D Miss
Eastland
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Strom Thurmond
D-Sc
Thurmond
U. S
Local couples report seeing unidentified flying object
Two Winchester families, Mr and Mrs Max Foltz and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Adams, watched an unidentified flying object near Martinsburg circling north of town between 9 30 and 10 last night. The glow plate shaped object appeared to glow and fade, circling for about 30 minutes near the Malden grounds on Rt 11 South.
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Winchester
Max Foltz
Front Royal Road
Kenneth Adams
Liberty Ave
Malden Grounds
Rt. 11 South
Republicans Seek Emergency Extension of Expiring Farm Laws
In Washington Republicans pressed for an emergency extension of expiring farm laws after the House defeated a Democratic backed omnibus farm bill by 214 to 171. The action blocks school milk and surplus disposal programs and signals a push to extend current measures into 1961 with support from Democrats.
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Washington
House
Benson
Legard
Congress
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Eight or More Americans Kidnapped in Cuba Nickel Mine Case
Ten American engineers were allegedly kidnapped by Cuban rebels in Oriente province while working on a nickel and cobalt mine for Freeport Sulphur Co. The raid, led by Raoul Castro, follows charges of U S support to the Cuban army. Freeport Sulphur identified 11 abductees including two Canadians.
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Washington
State Department
Cuba
Oriente
Department
Raoul Castro
Fidel Castro
Castro
U.S
Freeport Sulphur Co
United States
Guantanamo
Earl E. T. Smith
Foreign Office
New York
Freeport Sulphur
Langbourn M. Williams
Enrollment Up 23 Percent in Winchester and Frederick Schools
Enrollment in Winchester and Frederick County public schools rose 23 percent from 1950-51 to 1956-57, with Clarke County up 14 percent. The combined total went from 7,250 to 9,011 students, while Frederick County grew from 3,627 in 1950 to 4,645 in 1957.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Garland R. Quarles
Robert E. Ayler
George W. Burton
Quarles
Ayler
Fair Weather With Cooler Temperatures Through Saturday
The weatherman expects fair conditions through tomorrow with cooler air after yesterday’s showers. Rain totaled .07 inches locally while Front Royal recorded 1.13 inches. June’s total reaches 3.52 inches, slightly above the 45-year June average of 3.35.
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Front Royal
Associated Press
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John
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