Truman Boycott Buoys Hopes of Kennedy Backers
Washington AP reports that Harry S. Truman may announce support for Lyndon B. Johnson at the Democratic Convention, boosting Kennedy backers while signaling Truman’s stance on Missouri and the Los Angeles session. Speculation centers on Truman preferring Symington’s defeat, possible political deals, and personal reasons for not attending.
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Kennedy
William F. Arbogast
Washington
Suorters
Lyndon B. Johnson
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Los Angeles
Stuart Symington
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Symington
Independence
Los
Burdick Narrowly Leads in North Dakota Senate Race
Democratic Rep. Quentin Burdick clung to a slim edge over Republican Gov. John Davis with 2,304 of 2,314 precincts counted and 10 precincts remaining. Burdick led by 762 votes as final tallies awaited state canvassing board action pending audited figures.
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Fargo
N.D
Quentin Burdick
North Dakota
Burdick
John Davis
Davis
Washton
Iota
Aaron
Mule load on Winchester truck shocks locals
A truck carrying many mule cars passed through Winchester attracting attention though not from a zoo. Photographer Charlie Tait spotted Dr Barbara Moore by the Rt 50 Virginia West Virginia sign for a photo when a man jumped from a car to snap a shot and drove away. The day brought hot humid heat with a forecast for cooler weather tomorrow. A pet monkey owned by Mr and Mrs Jay Lowden Jr was rescued by Jim after slipping into a swimming subdivision and getting stuck.
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Winchester
STAR
Charlie Tait
Barbara Moore
Rt. 50 West
Virginia-West Virginia
Mr. Tait
Jay Lowden, Jr
Jim
Augusta
Severe Storm Strikes East-Central Virginia and Forties Damage
A severe thunderstorm lashed east central Virginia causing heavy rain up to two inches in an hour, wind and debris. The Bowling Green area suffered the worst, with widespread power outages, downed lines, and eight miles of debris. Lightning sparked fires at Callao and Langley Air Force Base, while towns like Spotsylvania Warsaw and Hanover experienced crop damage and highway blockages. Crews work through the night to restore service by midday.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Bowling Green
Caroline County
Spotsylvania County
Warsaw
Rappahannock River
Richmond County
Hanover
Orange
Culpeper
Liamsburg
Callao
Neck
Langley Air Force Base
Lower Peninsula
Small Car Insurance Rates Cut
Richmond AP reports that owners of small cars will see reduced insurance rates in a new adjustment. The change aims to lower monthly premiums and expand affordability for compact vehicle owners nationwide.
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Richmond
Khrushchev Arrives in Austria for Nine Day Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in neutral Austria for a nine day state visit in a cool reception. His party of more than 80 traveled by motorcade from Schwechat airport to the Imperial Hotel as Austrians planned tours of Vienna and the Alps while hoping to avoid provocation.
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Austria
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Imperial Hotel
Schwechat
Adolf Schaerf
Julius Top Austrians
Moscow
Opera
Hapsburg Palace
Alps
Salzburg
Sunday blue law outcomes vary by location
Richmond area sees courts and officials split on enforcing the new Sunday blue law. Some counties delay or suspend enforcement of food sales while others promise full enforcement, causing widespread confusion as judges issue quick injunctions and prosecutors outline varying policies.
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M. Ray Doubles
Hastings Court Part II
Lancaster
Northumberland
Petersburg
Common Thompson J. Wyatt
Wealth
W. E. Traylor
Dr Barbara Moore Begins San Francisco to New York Trek
Dr Barbara Moore, 56, a British vegetarian, walked through Gore at 1 p.m. en route to Winchester after a 47 mile leg that started at 4 a.m. She keeps a fast stride with a bandaged ankle from a recent car injury and is followed by Toronto Telegram assistant editor Doug Steubing.
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Barbara Moore
Gore
Winchester
San Francisco
New York
West Line
Moore
Indiana
Vegetraian
Midwest
Doug Steubing
Toronto Telegram
Romney
Teens urged to enter Winchester Star essay contest
The Winchester Star and Eugene Gilbert sponsor a local teens contest with prizes of 20 10 and 5 dollars, plus a local winner may advance to a national drawing for 500 or 25 prizes. Essays must be postmarked by July 15 and written by someone under 20 on one side of a single sheet with name age address and Winchester Star in the corner.
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Winchester Star
Eugene Gilbert
Sere Gilbert
Eature
Oung Nc. Orate
Liquor and Gasoline Taxes Hit Tomorrow Area Adapts
New taxes take effect tomorrow increasing liquor by 10 percent and gasoline by a penny per gallon. Cigarettes and other tobacco rise August 1. Local stores report little rush as motorists and shoppers adapt to higher prices.
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Winchester Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
General Assembly
Cuba Replaces Communications Minister in Cuba
Fidel Castro’s regime ousts Comminications Minister Enrique Oltuski and appoints Raul Curbelo Morales to lead the ministry amid a crackdown seen as targeting the Cuban Electric Co. after its resistance to expansion. The move follows a 13 hour cabinet session and signals intensified state control over foreign investment.
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Fidel Castro
Cuban Electric Co
Cuba
Marthen
Osvaldo Corticos
Enrique Oltuski
Raul Curbelo Morales
Oltuski
Electric Company
Eisenhower vetoes bill to raise federal pay amid override push
President Eisenhower vetoed a bill granting about 7 percent increases to federal civil service postal and congressional workers, saying the measure was unfair. He suggested a smaller hike tied to living costs and urged Congress to pass new legislation to permanently extend a 2.5 percent postal salary boost set to expire. Democratic leaders plan an override vote in the House Friday.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House
Police highlight legal fireworks before Fourth of July
Chief J Thomas Boyd outlines state law on legal fireworks for private property use with owner consent. He lists fountains serpents caps for pistols and pin wheels also known as whirligigs or spinning jennies as permitted items under current rules.
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J. Thomas Boyd
House Revolt Over Recess Delays Congress Return
Senate votes 63 to 26 to adjourn until August 8 for political conventions. Democrats led by Johnson push the move while Republicans rally in opposition. Speaker Rayburn expects a House vote on Saturday.
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Senate
Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
House
Capitol
Sam Rayburn
Dtex
GOP
Charles B. Hoeven
Iowa
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Johnson
Los Angeles
Paul Butler
John F. Kennedy
Rayburn
L. Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
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