Rockefeller Signals Support for GOP Ticket After Conference
Rockefeller indicated he would back the Republican slate in the November election. He avoided committing but suggested flexibility amid press remarks. GOP governors gathered as Colorado’s Stephen L. R. MacNichols became the new chairman and Truman said he will not attend the Los Angeles convention.
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Rockefeller
Glacier National
Anrine Keteller
Richard Meetheleller
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Grams
Nixon
Republi
Cans
New York
Stephen L. R. MacNichols
Colorado
Hawaii
McNichols
Kennedy
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Harry S. Truman
Los Angeles
Both Sides Lose Damages Suit Over Truck Collision
Both parties failed in Corporation Court with a suit and counter suit totaling about 49000 dollars. Kessel Brothers Lumber Co. of Petersburg WV sued Leach for 19000 on truck damage alleging negligence. Leach claimed 30000 damages against the lumber firm saying the truck was partly on the highway.
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Dees Saat
Two Negro Pupils Admitted to Florida Schools in Miami Area
The Dade County School Board voted 4-0 to admit Barbara and Rosetta Pearson, Negro sisters, to Fulford School and North Miami Beach Junior High. Fulford becomes third integrated elementary in Florida, while North Miami Beach Junior High is first white secondary school in the state to admit a Negro. The board rejected 12 other Negro pupil requests without explanation.
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Miami, Fla
Dade County School Board
North Miami Beach
Fulford School
Barbara
Rosetta Pearson
Fulford
Florida
Dade County
Lions Honor Groves and Stotler at Rebel dinner
The Winchester Lions Club cited Bernard F. Groves Jr as Lion of the Year for chairing the Light Conservation Committee and leading the 1958 Grand Feature Parade. Outgoing District 24-A Governor Stotler received Lions International recognition for perfect district report submission at a Rebel dinner.
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Winchester Lions Club
Bernard F. Groves, Jr
Center
Light Conservation Committee
Burton Mercer
Es Stotler
Lions International
Jones
Front Royal May Consider Second Class City Status
Front Royal officials study forming a second class city. Mayor Clarence F. Gregory leads a committee. The group will report at the July 11 council meeting on estimated costs. A petition drive for redistricting is challenged as unconstitutional under Section III.
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Front Royal
Clarence F. Gregory
Frank A. Stoutamyer
Board of Supervisors
Perle Mesta Supports Johnson at Democratic Convention
Washington hostess Perle Mesta says she will attend the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles to root for Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas. The report notes her backing reflects a prep rally for the party’s potential nominee and her longstanding political involvement.
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Philadelphia
Perle Mesta
Washington
Los Angeles
Lyndon B. Johnson
Miss Ramsburg Wins Free Trip for 4-H Work
Miss Ramsburg of Berryville selected state winner in the 4 H Home Improvement Contest at the State 4 H Short Course in Blacksburg. She attends Clarke County High School and has 9 years in the Sally Jacks Club. The Sears Roebuck Foundation funds the all expense trip to the National 4 H Congress in Chicago.
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Misset Ramsburg
Blacksburg
Miss Ramsburg
Oscar Ramsburg
Berryville
Clarke County High School
Sally Jacks Club
Chicago
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Ramsburg
Berryville Town Office Relocated Within Building
Berryville officials move Town Office downstairs to space that formerly housed the John H Enders Fire Company The upstairs area will house Powhatan School exchange shop A large downstairs room is now partitioned into an office and a Town Council meeting room.
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Berryville
John H. Enders Fire Company
Powhatan School
Mrs Mesta Signals Support for Lyndon Johnson for Democratic Nomination
Mrs Mesta stated she expects Lyndon Johnson to win the Democratic presidential nomination. She also said she would back Vice President Richard Nixon if he becomes president and plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago. She praised Nixon as a capable leader while reaffirming her support for Johnson.
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Richard M. Nixon
Perle
Navy Jolted as Triplets Turn Out From Quads Tale
Memphis AP report says aviation technician Thomas A. Box and his wife delivered triplets after an initial expectation of four. The birth occurred Wednesday night at Memphis Naval Hospital where X rays initially suggested four infants. Captain Weddell noted the film showed only fetal skulls and limited further exposure to protect newborns. The couple already had four children ages 20 years to 20 months and the three new arrivals are reported healthy.
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Thomas A. Box
Memphis Naval Hospital
Fitz J. Weddell
Weddell
Explosions Hit Public Square in Downtown Cleveland
Five underground blasts beneath Public Square in downtown Cleveland cut power to nearby buildings and sent manhole covers flying. One man sustained minor cuts from flying glass as gas and air heated by smoldering insulation along high power underground cables triggered the blasts.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Public Square
Downtown Cleveland Manhole Explosion Forces Evacuations
A blast sent thick black smoke from a dozen manholes while flames shot up fifteen feet. Pedestrians and vehicles fled the square and buses were rerouted for about three hours. Police assigned sixty extra officers to the downtown hub as cleanup and investigation began.
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Navy
Memphis, Tenn
Bonanza
Shenandoah
Night Depository
Berryville Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Strong
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
General Electric
Miller & Anderson
E. Boscawen
Westinghouse Refrigerator
Rocker
Weyenberg
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