President Kennedy Visits Irish Hamlet Dunganstown
President Kennedy tours Dunganstown Ireland after a crowd greeting in New Ross. He praises local Kennedys and thanks Mrs. Ryan for a hospitality party with tea and pies in a barnyard setting. He humorously notes not returning more than once every ten years. Ambassador McCloskey urges departure as Kennedy chats with cheering crowds.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Dunganstown
Kennedy
Mary Anneal
Jack
New Ross
Patrick Kennedy
United States
Albatross’ Company
Albatross Company
Barrow
Ryan
Matthew McCloskey
Barry
Merger Approved By Stockholders Of Two Area Banks
Shareholders of First National Bank of Berryville and Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester approved a merger today. Edward McC Williams and J H Yost announced the deal after a morning meeting, with over 96 percent of Berryville shares and over 90 percent of Winchester shares voting in favor. Directors had already approved the merger.
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First National Bank of
Berryville
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Edward McC. Williams
J. H. Yost
Winchester Bank
First National
Farmers and Merchants
Heat Peaks at 94 Degrees as City Bears Summer Tone
The Mercury reports a 94 degree high today tying the year’s high set on May 9 with cooler nights, a 63 degree low, and a forecast for upper 60s tonight. It notes a return to hot, fair weather tomorrow and mentions no fireworks activity on the WINC radio tower on Kerr Street.
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WINC
Kerr St
Peoria Farm Worker Sentenced to Ten Years for Second Degree Murder
Gary Leroy Humes 21, a Peoria farm worker, was sentenced to 10 years in the State Penitentiary after a 12 juror circuit court convicted him of second degree murder in the slaying of Forrest Walker Hubbard during a robbery. Prosecutor Massie argued for first degree murder. defense contended self defense. Jury deliberated about two hours after closing arguments. Foreman Weed Teets led a panel including Robert Muse and others. The trial spanned Tuesday into Tuesday afternoon with Judge Elliott Marshall presiding.
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Gary Leroy Humes
Peoria,ll
Humes
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Peter McKee
Joseph White
Massie
Forrest Walker Hubbard
Arlington Lumber
Hardw
White
McKee
Hubbard
Elliott Marshall
Pimontie
McKie
Weedon Teets
Robert Muse
C. E. Clowser
Marvin F. Grove
Carlton F. Ramey, Jr
Fred B. Gore
Maurice Keeler
James F . Garrett
Houston Keckley
Benjamin Megeath
Leonard N. Wright
J. Russell Morrison
Ecumenical Council Reconvenes In Rome For Sept 29
Vatican reports Pope Paul VI orders the Roman Catholic Council to reconvene on September 29 in Rome. Over 2,500 bishops from around the world are expected to attend the largest gathering in history, reviving the push for Christian unity after last year’s pause.
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Ecumenical Council
Vatican City
Paul VI
Vatican
Rome
John XXIII
John
Pope John
Pope Paul
Tly
Paul
Almond Nomination Clears Senate Judiciary Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of former Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr to serve as a judge on the U S Court of Customs and Patent Appeals marking a key step in his confirmation process.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Virginia
U. S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Public Hearing on Teen Curfew in Front Royal
A Curfew Ordinance Study Committee appointed by Mayor W. Douglas Blanton will hold a public hearing tomorrow evening at the Warren Courthouse to gauge citizen views on a proposed teen age curfew. The panel plans to report to the Town Council in September and will ask attendees questions to collect further information.
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Front Royal
Warren
W. Douglas Blanton
Showdown Looms on Ky Desegregation Order
In Frankfort, Gov. Bert Combs faces a legal clash over an executive order ending segregation in state licensed businesses and professions. The order, to take effect within two months, targets outlets such as nursing homes, real estate brokers, attorneys, accountants and others. Civil rights leaders applaud. opponents call the measure unconstitutional.
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Frankfort
Bert Combs
Jack M. Lowery
Louisville Tavern Operators Association
U.S
Combs
Julius
Alite
Tists
Revised Vepco transmission route approved by SCCOK
A revised route for Virginia Electric and Power Co.'s high voltage transmission line through northern and central Virginia was approved by the State Corporation Commission. Certificates of convenience and for the power loop from Vepco's Coalfields in West Virginia were granted late yesterday by the SCC through 16 Virginia counties. Vepco still must
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Richmond
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Northern and Central
State Corporation Commission
Vepco
West Virna
SCC
Virginia
Revised 500 kilovolt route drawn for Virginia hearings
A new alternate power line route would parallel existing lines and cross Frederick County Jefferson County W Va Clarke and Loudoun counties to a Loudoun substation then move south to Henrico Charlottesville Staunton and Mt Storm West Virginia before looping back to a Mt Storm station. The plan faces ongoing local objections and may require new certification if construction can proceed.
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Virginia
Frederick County
Jefferson County
W.va
Clarke County
Loudoun County
Maryland
Elmont
Richmond
Henrico County
Charlottesville
Staunton
Mt. Storm
W. Va
Vepco
Rwise
George D. Gibson
Hanover County
SCC
Hanover
Tipplers Tell of Toppling Into Town Run
Charles Dicks and George DeHaven described how a loud backfire sent them tumbling from a retaining wall into Rathman’s Cities Service Station run yesterday around 5 30 pm. Dicks suffered a severe head cut and DeHaven a lacerated scalp. both were treated at the hospital and fined 16 75 for being drunk in public.
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Charles A. Dicks
N. Cameron St
George C. DeHaven
Rt. 2
Albin
Rathman
DeHaven
Gore
Helen Keller Celebrates 83rd Birthday Quietly at Home
Helen Keller, 83, marks a low key birthday at Arcan Ridge in Easton with family including brother Phillip Keller and sister Mildred Tyson. Messages arrive from supporters and President Kennedy praises her legendary achievements while she enjoys sunlit gardens, cake, champagne, and the comfort of a quieter life.
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Miss Keller
Kennedy
American Foundation For the Blind
Khrushchev may bring Valentina Tereshkova to Berlin
Khrushchev may bring Soviet spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova to East Berlin to boost mood after Kennedy visits. Observers note he faces distractions with China and unclear plans beyond honoring East German leader Walter Ulbricht.
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Berlin
Kennedy
West Berlin
Gerrard
Goetting
Communist Party
East Berlin
Khrushchev
East Ger
Welch Grape Juice Co. Former President Dies at 82
Edgar T. Welch, 82, former president of Welch Grape Juice Co., died Wednesday at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, N.Y. The family sold controlling interest in the company in 1930.
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Westfield
N.Y
Edgar T. Welch
Welch Grape Juice Co
Westfield Memorial
Campaign Gadgetmen visit town for 1964 politics novelty gadgets
AP report describes a Washington display of campaign aids for 1964 including goldwater themed items and party neutral gadgets. Exhibit offers turncoat pens electable clips yoyos pencils plaques and novelty headgear with playful political messaging.
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Washington
Stephens City Budget Hearing Tonight
A public hearing on the proposed Stephens City budget and tax rate is set for 7:30 tonight at the Town Office. The real estate tax rate remains 70 cents per $100 valuation and the personal property rate is 90 cents per $100 valuation, unchanged from the current year.
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Stephens City
Montmorency Cherries R T Packing Co Sale
You pick 60c, we pick T5c. Phone 662-9723 or Stephens City 361 W 1
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Montmorency
Wirtz Promises New Standards Against Employment Discrimination
Wirtz told a House judiciary subcommittee that new standards will soon be issued to prevent discrimination on federal projects. He said the nondiscrimination policy in construction will be tightened so contractors must comply before contracts are awarded. The testimony supported President Kennedy's civil rights package amid GOP calls for compromises and debate on amendments.
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Washington
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
House Judiciary
Kennedy
Congress
Mrs Brant To Be Released As Murder Suspect Today
Frances Clara Brant a 47 year old Winchester woman is slated for release from Charles Town General Hospital this afternoon or tomorrow morning. State Police will arrest her on a murder warrant for the Friday slaying of 55 year old William Hartack Sr father of jockey Bill Hartack. Prosecutor John Skinner says she will face a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Merle F. Al ger with bond likely at $10,000. The grand jury reconvenes in September.
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Frances Clara Brant
Charles Town General Hospital
Winchester
William Hartack
Bill Hartack
John Skinner
Brant
Justice of the Peace
Merle FE
Alger
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