SEATO Adopts Compromise Resolution On Laos Crisis
SEATO eight-nation council unanimously backs a compromise cease-fire proposal for Laos after French objections ease the scope of a tougher U S declaration. The move delays any action until Soviet replies are studied and emphasizes negotiations for a united independent Laos free from foreign control.
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Laos
Council of the
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Soviet Union
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve’ de Murville
U.S
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Southeast Asia
Thanat Khoman
Thailand
Lord Home
Pathet Lao
Junior Maids Named for Apple Blossom Queen
Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Grove and Miss Mary Elizabeth Baker named Junior Maids of Honor for Miss Katherine Creech Queen Shenandoah XXXIV at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winston-Salem N C. Mrs G Frank Stinnett announced the selections.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Grove
Mary Elizabeth Baker
Katherine Creech
Winston - Salem
N.C
Shenandoah
G. Frank Stinnett
Department of the Queen
Miss Grove
Pembroke T. Grove
Academy Lane
Gunston School
Centreville
Warrington
Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale students jailed or fined after riot crackdown
Police cracked down on beach area rioters in Fort Lauderdale sending scores of unkempt students to jail or fines. Over 100 youths arrested as 25 000 vacationing students faced a night ban on beer and waterfront activity.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort
Geanfront
Farris Bryant
Edward Johns
Bryant
Florida State University
Unit of Florida
Harrisonburg joins daylight saving time switch
Harrisonburg will switch to daylight saving time beginning midnight April 30 joining Staunton Waynesboro. City Council approved the plan unanimously and urged Rockingham County supervisors to adopt DST. Hopewell also voted to begin DST on April 30.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Waynesboro
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
Hopewell
Wreckage Lifted for Crash Clue
Czech investigators arrived to sift the crash site of a four engine airliner that killed 52 people. The plane carried Soviet Czech and Bulgarian technicians to Africa, with no Western passengers aboard. Local police hinted saboteur activity as rescue workers recovered bodies near Ruesselbach north of Nurnberg.
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Mernberg
Germany
Africa
Karl Stehl
Ruesselbach
Nuernberg
Bamako
Mali Republic
Prague
Zurich
U.S. Army
Fire siren tests and community weather notes in Gainesboro area
The report notes noon siren tests in Gainesboro and Round Hill as part of daily checks for fire hall alarms, urging reliability. It also mentions cherry blossoms, local yard beauty, and a reminder of a Free Chicks event at Crek-Aboard Feed Store starting March 31 at 1 p.m. County fire reporting line MO2-4500 is provided.
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Gainesboro
Round Hill
Clearbrook
Shawnee
Creck
Lincoln Cabinet Warned on Federal Forts in the South
A 100 years ago today report notes President Lincoln's cabinet adopting a firmer stance on holding federal forts in the southern states, signaling heightened federal resolve during the crisis.
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President Lincoln
South
Quads Born To Mother Of Six In Holyoke
In Holyoke Massachusetts quadruplets were born to Mrs Ray mond J Feyre 35 increasing the Feyre brood to ten The two boys and two girls weighed between 3 pounds 5 ounces and 3 pounds 13 ounces all in excellent condition The births occurred in a minute time span with May 17 as the forecast date The father a 38 year old insurance agent praised the news and spoke of adjusting his grocery budget meanwhile the mother had previously saved two younger children in a house fire last month
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Holyoke
Mass
Raymond J. Feyre
Feyres
Papa Feyre
Two Accused Bank Robbers Waive Hearing
Erskine G. Painter and Robert B. Lawson waived preliminary hearing in Augusta County Court after allegedly stealing 18 645 dollars from the New Hope bank on March 21. They are held on 25 000 dollar bonds and may face charges again when the county grand jury is recalled April 14. The suspects, from Staunton and Charlottesville, also face car theft charges relating to a getaway in Verona and a vehicle belonging to ASA Products.
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Bank of New
Augusta County
Erskine G. Painter
Staunton
Robert B. Lawson
Charlottesville
T. C. Elder
Painter
Lawson
Junior Morris
Rt. 1
Grottoes
New Hope Bank
ASA Products
Verona
Charlottes
Kansas Ratifies 23rd Amendment Granting DC Vote
The Kansas House approved the 23rd Amendment by a unanimous 88 to 0 vote, completing ratification after Senate passage, making Kansas the 38th state to ratify and finalize the amendment granting District of Columbia residents the right to vote in presidential elections. Earlier, New Hampshire joined as the 37th state amid jockeying among Texas, Ohio and Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
District of Columbia
Kansas
House
Senate
New Hampshire
Texas
Ohio
Rusk Escapes Buzz Bombing in Bangkok
In Bangkok Dean Rusk narrowly dodged a buzz bombing after a bee swarm struck the briefing at Thailand's prime minister office. A security man attached to the secretary of state was the only casualty as reporters and aides fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Dean Rusk
Rusk
U.S
Civil War Battle Featured At Apple Blossom Rally
A large crowd attended the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Civil War Centennial Rally highlighting festival progress. Francis F. Wilshin spoke on the Confederate victory at Bull Run while festival leaders announced 100 bands and 40 floats. The event also planned student participation and a community project, with a parade scheduled for the evening march through Winchester.
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Battle of
First Manassas
Bull Run
Francis F. Wilshin
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Arthur V. D’onofrio
Victor Albright
Shenandoah College
James Wood High School
Winchester
Shenandoah
RAM
Loudoun St
Cork St
Cameron St
Piccadilly St
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Valley Promotional Organization
SVI
Area Streams Are Stocked With Trout For Season Opener
The State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries lists area creeks stocked with yearling brook and rainbow trout. May fishing bans apply May 1–5 or May 8–12 in all counties with stocked waters to allow in season stocking. Shenandoah and nearby streams receive trout. licenses and stamps required. Shenandoah NP restricts to artificial lures, nine inch trout minimum. season runs noon Saturday to Dec 31, or Oct 15 in Shenandoah Park. creel limit eight. hours half an hour before sunrise to sunset.
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State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Frederick County
Back Creek
Gooney Run
Warren County
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Easter Plants and Local Bakes Spark Winchester Sales
An ad brief highlights home grown Easter plants from Winchester Seed Co and corny muffins from Corney Muffins. It promotes B and C Baking Co brown n serve muffins and Valley Pride bread at local stores.
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Winchester Seed CO
B & C Baking CO
Valley Pride
Housing Bill Sends to Congress With 25 Year Loans Plan
President Kennedy proposed government insurance for 25 year home improvement loans as part of a 3.2 billion housing bill to revive neighborhoods. The package includes 40 year non downpayment FHA mortgages for moderate income families and expanded urban renewal.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
Weaver
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E. R. H Jr
Virginia Civil War Centinail
James J. Geary
H. A. Lowry
Jones
Fete
Ralph Cain
George Washington Hotel
Fesva
Hancock
Bath County
Handley Council
U.C.T
Elks Home
Jas R. Brandon
Secy
Shenandoah County
Cedar Creek
Big Stony Creek
Little Stony Creek
Passage Creek
Laurel Run
Mountain Run
Little Passage Creek
Peters Mills
E. Piccadilly St
Ladies Auxiliary of Friendship Fire Co
A. C. Slonaker & Son
Miller’s Hardware
B&m
Chevrolet
Denny's
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