Iraq proposes Arab military parley to counter Israel
Damascus sources report Iraq suggested a joint Arab front with Syria Egypt Lebanon and Jordan to deter Israeli aggression. Discussions in Cairo among Nasser Saud and al Kuwaily covered Middle East security Arab defenses and unified Arab military plans. Jordan seeks to retain British officers as Israel faces domestic no confidence vote on Ben Gurion and a warning of potential new conflict.
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Jerusalem
Iraq
Israel
Damascus
Syria
Egypt
Lebanon
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Saud
Shukri al Kuwaily
Middle East
Iraqui
Isaaeli
Faisal
Hussein
John Bagot Glubb
Britain
Glubb
Amman
Hussein Khalidy
Arab Legion
Khalidy
Heruth
David Ben-Gurion
Berryville Approves 69 642 Budget and Parking Plan
Berryville council adopts a 69642 dollar budget for the current year with a one dollar per hundred assessment levy. A nine month trial of 76 Duncan Parking Meter Corp meters will run, with half of meter receipts to the town as rent. Clarke Supervisors grant Berryville authority to regulate subdivisions within a mile and a half of town as part of the comprehensive master plan developed with Chevy Chase planner Irving Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Frank M. Galloway
George Chapman, Jr
Duncan Parking Meter Corp
Koontz Equipment Corp
Lonnie W. Levi
Parking Meter Corp
Clarke
Berryvile
The
Planning Commission
Irving C. Root
Chevy Chase
Council
Snapp
Officials Say U S To Propose Disarmament Plans
Washington officials said the United States will present several new disarmament proposals to Russia and Western powers later this month. The moves align with Eisenhower's letter to Premier Bulganin urging control of the nuclear threat. The UN Disarmament subcommittee meets in London on March 19.
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U.S
Washington (P
United States
Russia
Pawers
Eisenhower
Nikolai Bulganin
White House
Bulganin
Moscow
Kremlin
Communist Party
Nikita S. Khrushchev
U. S
Charles E. Bohlen
Tass
Washington
Soviet Union
Moscow Radio
United Nations Disarmament Subcommittee
London
Stephens City Council Approves New Sidewalk Plan
Stephens City at its March meeting authorized payment for half the cost of a 612 foot sidewalk on Main Street from the John Newell property to Gulf Service Station. The Highway Department will lay the sidewalk and share costs. A quarterly water meter service charge schedule was adopted. The drain at the base of the 118000 gallon water tank was opened with clear water and no sediment. Town auto tags for 1956 arrive and will go on sale March 15 at the town office for $1. The council signed a release to Winchester city noting the town’s property was restored after laying the 24 inch Winchester water main. Attending were: Mayor Ralph M. Wakeman, Councils Richard L. Adams, J. F. E. Clevenger, R. E. Hausenfluck, Harry M. Carbaugh, R. H. Shiley. Town Clerk Susie Ambrose, Treasurer French T. Reid, and Town Attorney Robert E. O’Neal. NOTICE The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Brakeblok Plant. All members please attend. Gilbert Helsley, Sec’y.
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Stephens City
Main Street
U. S. 11
John Newell
Gulf Service Station
Highway Department
Harry M. Carbaugh
Water Committee
City of
Winchester
Ralph M. Wakeman
Richard L. Adams
J. FE. Clevenger
R. E. Hausenfluck
R. H. Shiley
Susie Ambrose
French T. Reid
Robert E. O'Neal
Round Hill Fire Company Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
The Round Hill Community Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Community Building. All members are urged to attend. Russell Larrick Secretary.
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The
Round Hill Community Fire Company
Russell Larrick
Sec’ty
Stay Alive in 56 1955 Accidents and City Data
A compact record notes 1955 accident counts across 40 cities with 35 incidents linked to Frederick Clarke and the date June 23 in City Frederick. The postwar safety review highlights local injury totals and municipal responses.
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Frederick Clarke
Tractor-Trailer Plunges 20 Feet After Bridge Impact
A truck driver escaping serious injury lost control on U S Route 50 near Buffalo Lick Run bridge five miles east of Winchester. Harley Hott suffered arm lacerations and abrasions as the tractor and trailer damaged the bridge railing and rolled down the embankment. The White tractor owned by Elby Spurs of Winchester and leased to Elliott Motor Lines was destroyed. The incident remains under investigation by State Trooper P F Click.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Harley Hott
Mr. Hott
Memorial Hospital
Hott
P. F. Click
Winchester
Buffalo Lick Run
Click
Elby Spurs of
Elliott Motor Lines
Probers Cite Errors and Waste in Navy Jet Program
House investigators charged large errors and waste of public funds in a half billion dollar Navy jet fighter program. The report blames the Navy McDonnell Aircraft Corp and Westinghouse for failures while noting final responsibility rests with the Navy as procuring agency. It cites crashes groundings and aging Demons and urges reforms in procurement and industry hiring rules.
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Washington
House
Navy
McDonnell Aircraft Corp
Westinghouse Electric Corp
McDonnell
St. Louis
Westinghouse
Lloyd Harrison
Harrison
Bureau of Aeronautics
James S. McDonnell
Defense
Wilson
Byrd to Discuss Claims to Land in Antarctica
Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd says he will discuss territorial claims with Washington officials. As director of the U S Antarctic expedition he arrived from Panama and plans to travel to Washington Friday. About 200 men from Russia Argentina New Zealand Australia and the United States work in Antarctica for the IGY program starting July 1 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctica
Washington
Byrd
Panama
United States
Russia
Argentina
New Zealand
Australia
Annual Shenandoah Valley Rally Set Tuesday March 20
Shenandoah Valley Rally to herald Shenandoah Valley Week and Apple Blossom Festival events. John Shires and Thomas G. Scully announce the meeting with Shenandoah Valley Inc officers and 15 county board members expected. Over 300 visitors anticipated for Rally Day activities and parade.
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Shenandoah Valley
John Shires
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Thomas G. Scully
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Virginias
Shenando
Rall
Union Holds Out in Westinghouse Strike Talks
Washington reports Union negotiators press for more favorable terms than government mediators while the 143 day Westinghouse strike continues with no agreement in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Westinghouse
Adherents in New York State Ignore Hullabaloo Over His Health
A New York sampling shows Ike supporters largely ignore health concerns and running mate issues. Democrats expect Eisenhower’s heart attack to affect votes, while Republicans doubt any shift. Local figures cite foreign policy praise, Harlem’s GOP trend, and mixed views on Nixon’s role.
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New York State
Hullabaloo
New York
Ike
Eisenhower
Nixon
L. Judson Morhouse
Michael Prender
Gast
Averell Harriman
New York City
Albany
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Harlem
Grand Central Terminal
Hudson
Penney's to Reopen Tomorrow With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The J C Penney Company store at 24 N Loudoun St resumes operations at 9 am Thursday after fire damage forced three temporary locations since September 24. Mayor Clowe and other officials will attend. Virgil Strader Sr will not attend due to illness, Art Marshall arrives as acting manager.
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J. C. Penney Company
N. Loudoun St
Virgil R. Strader
M. B. Clowe, Jr
Lee Grant
Philip Gabler
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Cain
Retail Merchants Association
Mel Shriver
Strader
Art Marshall
J. C. Penney
York
Mr. Strader
Donald Smith
Penney’s
Virginia constitutional amendment grants tuition aid to private schools
The Virginia constitutional convention proclaimed a new amendment allowing public funds for private nonsectarian school tuition grants. The action followed the Gray Commission plan to avoid mandated racial mixing, with the convention adjourning until 2:30 p.m. after proclaiming the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Gray Commission
Conventions Committee On Privileges and Elections
General Assembly
Assembly
Hall Sees Ike Better Half Time Than Democratic Rivals
Kansas City report quotes GOP chairman Leonard Hall saying President Eisenhower is ready for full time duty in a second term and would be superior to any Democratic candidate even if restricted to half time. The remark comes amid campaign chatter and party enthusiasm.
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Kansas City
GOP
Leonard Hall
Eisenhower
Hall
Paul Butler
Kansas City Press Club
Butler
Leta Mae Gum Honored as Round Hill Fire Chief
Miss Leta Mae Gum daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlie Gum Route 4 named honorary Fire Chief of the Round Hill Community Fire Company for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade. Also mentions Pennys Opens and political banter on a Kansas City club program with Hall Butler exchange.
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Leta Mae Gum
Round
Hill
Arlie G. Gum
Route 4
Round Hat
Shenandoah
Eisenhower defers choice on Nixon for 1956 ticket
President Eisenhower asked Vice President Nixon to chart his own course on whether to seek another term. He declined to say if Nixon would be his running mate and warned against being pressed on the hypothetical. He affirmed no criticism of Nixon and stated he would disclose his health to the nation if it affected duties.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Chilly Weather Promises Return by Tomorrow
The area is forecast to cool after a mild spell with yesterday's thundershowers. Fog cleared this morning and showers were reported. 66 degrees today with a low of 37. Tonight may bring more showers and thunderstorms, with a late drop in temperature. Tomorrow should be partly cloudy, windy, and colder with mountain snow flurries.
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Preas
Weather Outlook With Showers And Colder Temperatures
Showers and scattered thunder storms expected tonight with much colder air moving in interior regions, lows 35 to 40 in western areas and near 50s along the coast. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies, wind, colder temperatures, and mountain snow flurries. Highs around 66 today, 37 tonight.
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By Bill Garrard
Stephens City Council
Shawnee
Scully
R.A. Blacka
Stuarts Craft
Howard H. Shockey
Direcor
Marvin E. Gore, Jr
Winchester- Frederick
Virginia Travel Council
Virginia Tourist Court Association
Virginia Hotel Association
Virgina Restaurant Assocation
Washington, D. C
Union
BY James Devlin
Albany Times-Union
Hudson Valley
General Electric
Schenectady
Herman Hable
Penney
Virgil R. Strader Barr Photo
John Crump Parker
Franklin
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
Roy Roberts
Kansas City Star
Walt Kelly
S. Loudoun St
Palace Theatre
Sherwin-Williams CO
Eas
Ulla SL
New Moon
Perry Engineering Co
Rummage
Market Street Church
Penney's
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