Purge of Soviet collective farm bosses under way
In a nationwide campaign led by Nikita Khrushchev, Pravda and Moscow radio report a large purge of collective farm bosses deemed inefficient or corrupt. The plan calls for tens of thousands of experienced workers to take over lagging farms across the USSR from Ukraine to Siberia. Khrushchev spoke on a barnstorming tour promising firm action, while warning the purge has just begun and that leadership quality will determine future roles.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia
Communist Party
Pravda
Moscow Radio
Nikita 8. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Voronezh
U.S
R. Khrushchev
Council of Ministers
Nikolai Bulganin
Virginia Princesses to Join Court of Queen Shenandoah XXVIII
Four Virginia college delegates were announced for the Queen Shenandoah XXVIII Court. Betty Jane Clevenger of Richmond Professional Institute will represent the College of William and Mary, Claire Clay of Randolph Macon Woman's College will represent Randolph Macon, Margaret Messick of Virginia Intermont College will represent Virginia Intermont, and Peggy Ellen Thompson of Roanoke College will represent Roanoke College.
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Virginia
Monford D. Custer, Jr
Department of the Queen
Betty Jane Clevenger
Robert B. Clevenger
D. K Russell
Winchester
Richmond
College of William and Mary
Queen's Court
Clevenger
Art Students League
Cotillion Club
Norman Rockwell
May Queen
Claire Clay
R. E. Clay
Smithfield
Randolph- Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Clay
Pi Beta Phi
E. A. Mes
Sick
Coles Point
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
Messick
Westmoreland County
Peggy Ellen Thompson
Alvis T. Thompson
Shawsville
Roanoke College
Salem
Thompson
Sigma Kappa Phi Sorority
Women's Athletic Association
Shenanedah XXVIII
Jane
Margaret Messick
Army to Draft 10 000 in May
The Army issued a draft call for 10 000 in May, 2 000 more than April, with a total of 1 898 430 drafted or earmarked since September 1950. The May quota follows voluntary enlistments and reenlistments, including 26 414 in February and a January surge.
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Washington
Army
Nehru Blames West for World Tension Rise
Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi accuses the West of increasing global tension and says Quemoy and Matsu will likely fall to Communist China. He argues Formosa should too and criticizes SEATO pacts and Britain's Turkish Iraq agreement, warning against joining any power bloc. The speech signals India’s stance before the African Asian conference.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Quemoy
Matsu
China
Formosa
Indonesia
Bangkok
SEATO
Britain
London
Eden
Bells to ring for opening of cancer drive
Fire bells in churches and fire halls will sound for three minutes at 1 p.m. to mark the start of the 1955 American Cancer Society fund raising campaign. Mayor Claude Smalts Jr. urges support as he proclaims April Cancer Control Month citing local 1954 deaths and nationwide figures.
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American Cancer Society
Claude B. Smalts,Jr
Winchester
Frederick County
Smalls
United States
Rotary Club
Charles B. Baker
Shirkey’s
Sunnyside
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Structures Near Senseny Road
A fluorescent tube explosion near a farm on Senseny Road caused a fast moving fire that destroyed a barn a corn crib and small sheds on the N B Trenary property two miles east of town. Firefighters saved the house but ten chickens hay feed and cured pork were lost with property insured. A brush fire nearby was controlled with no damage reported. Fire officials noted delays from onlookers and warned of possible losses due to access issues.
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N. B. Trenary
Senseny Road
Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department
Clearbrook
Trehary Farm
Trenary
Nail
North Mountain
Round Hill Community Fire Company
Shawnee Vfd
C. J. Speers
Minister William Abbott resigns after churchs vote
In Berryville Clarke County the Berryville Presbyterian Church and Stone’s Chapel votes approved Rev. William A. Abbott’s request to resign as pastor. Berryville vote 54 to 30. Stone’s Chapel 24 to 3. Abbott had opposed segregation and urged immediate integration leading to friction with the church session. Winchester Presbytery to act on April 12 in Berryville.
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Berryville
The
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Winchester
Abbott
Rouss Fire Hall Meeting Plans Apple Blossom Event
Regular monthly meeting at Rouss Fire Hall set for Friday April 1 at 8 p.m. Final arrangements for Apple Blossom to be discussed. President J. J. Hawse urges attendance.
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Rouss Fire Hall
J. J. Hawse
Ike Poised to Sign Military Pay Bill Today
President Eisenhower is expected to sign a military pay bill that would raise base pay for about 1.7 million service members starting tomorrow. The measure provides average boosts of 12 percent for career personnel, with higher raises for lower grades and hazard pay for specialists. The bill aims to curb turnover, cited by Armed Services Chairman Russell amid low reenlistment rates.
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Ike
Washington
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
House
Chairman Russell
Dga
The
Armed Services Committee
Mercury Rises on Pleasant Weather Expected to Continue
The mercury climbed to 59 degrees today, four above yesterday. Forecasters predict continued mild weather with a chilly night ahead as temperatures drop to 26 to 34. Last year on this date the high was 47 and the low 32.
Bundestag Condemns East German Road Tax Increase
The Bundestag in Bonn unanimously condemns a Communist imposed rise in road taxes as a serious danger to West Berlin. East Germany sharply raises taxes on traffic between West Germany and West Berlin effective tomorrow, and the body urges government talks with Allied powers to roll back to previous levels. Allies weigh a protest to the Russians over the higher charges.
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Bonn
Germany
Bude-stag
West Berlin
East Germany
West Germany
Bundestag
Teachers Strike Paralyzes Rome Schools
Sixty thousand high school teachers launched a two day strike for higher pay disrupting about 6 000 schools and giving millions of students an unscheduled holiday.
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Rome
Senate Panel Calls Dulles to Discuss Yalta Papers Release
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to request Secretary of State Dulles appear in a closed session to explain why the long secret Yalta papers were released and how the New York Times obtained a copy before official publication. Senator George announced after a 12 hour, closed-door meeting.
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Dulles
Yalta
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Dulles
Sen
George
D-Ga
Crimea
New York Times
Sparkman
D-Ala
Franklin D. Roosevelt
German Rearmament Treaties Approved by Senate Unit
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the West German rearmament treaties 13-1, with Sen. Langer voting no and Sen. Hickenlooper absent. The pacts authorize a 12 division army a small air force and a coastal navy within NATO and restore West Germany sovereignty. The second treaty would admit West Germany as the 15th NATO member.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. Langer
R-Nd
Hickenlooper
Iowa
United States
Europe
Congress
West Germany
NATO
Clothing Store Robberies Believed to Be by One Gang
State Police report a marked rise in Virginia clothing store robberies since January. Thieves hit Suffolk Essex and Southampton counties and towns Fredericksburg Petersburg South Hill West Point, with $1,300 in goods stolen from Anderson’s Department Store in Tappahannock and 50 suits plus 60 trousers from Town and Country Store in Suffolk. Captain C M Lindsey cites clues pointing to a single gang and notes they may move items to a retail outlet, location unknown. Investigators pursue multiple leads.
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Richmond
Virginia
Suffolk
Essex
Southampton
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
South Hill
West Point
Anderson's
Essex County
Tappahannock
C. M. Lindsey
Lindsey
Joseph Pulitzer Dies at 70 in St Louis
Joseph Pulitzer editor and publisher of the St Louis Post Dispatch died near midnight from a ruptured abdominal vessel at Barnes Hospital. He was 70. Announcement came from his son Joseph Pulitzer ITI. He had attended a St Louis Advertising Club dinner Tuesday night and was at work yesterday.
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ST. Louis
Joseph Pulitzer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
On the Waterfront Dominates Oscars Tally
Hollywood reports that On the Waterfront tied the all time Academy Awards record with eight wins plus an honorary plaque. Marlon Brando earned best actor, Grace Kelly best actress won amid Brando Garland Crosby competition, as the awards show highlighted the longshoremen drama.
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Cops
Hollywood
Marlon Brando
New York
Grace Kelly
War Memorial Group Elects Four New Directors
The Winchester-Frederick County War Memorial Association elected four new executive committee members Vincent Catarella Everette Holsinger Ferman Perry and J Kenneth Robinson at its annual meeting held at the George Washington Hotel Three members were re elected Ben Belchie D K Russell and F Grove White Officers will be named next week Plans for a new memorial building in Senseny Park with an estimated cost of 150 000 were reviewed Architects Haddox and Williams presented revised plans to add a gymnasium auditorium kitchen locker rooms and club rooms and to create a more comprehensive community recreation center The group voted to raise additional funds to finance construction and to build as much as possible with present funds, with a future wing added as funds become available The lot on N Kent Street was discussed and not yet sold The nominating committee was led by C F Schenck with Garland R Quarles and W W Baker The current board includes many named members and the evening featured discussions on revised building plans and funding.
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Winchester-Frederick County War Memorial Association
George Washington Hotel
Vincent Catarella
Everette Holsinger
Ferman Perry
J. Kenneth Robinson
Ben. Belchie
D. K. Russell
F. Grove White
C. F. Schenck
Garland R. Quarles
W. W. Baker
Charles Aiken
L. M. Allen
J. P. Arthur
Frank Armstrong
J. V Arthur
Ben Belchie
H. K. Benham
A. J. Bowen
J. Thomas Boyd
Harold Brown
H. W. Butler
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Harry Carbaugh
W. A. Catarella
New York Times
Middletown
Middletown Grange
George Backs Ike's Silence on Defense of Quemoy, Matsu
Senator George of Georgia endorses President Eisenhower’s stance on not committing to defend Quemoy and Matsu now. He cautions against speculative statements while noting senior officials’ remarks influence public opinion. House leaders report no firm decision yet on backing Chiang Kai-shek’s forces.
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Ike
Quemoy
Matsu
Washington
D-Ga
Eisenhower
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Senate
Carney
Kefauver
U. S
House
Chiang Kai-shek
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Rayburn
D-Tex
Seven Year Old Boy Struck By Auto In Good Condition
Stephen DeHaven son of Sheriff Robert L DeHaven was treated at Memorial Hospital for a head bump and minor cut after being struck by a 1954 Chevrolet two door sedan at the Kent and E Clifford Street intersection yesterday evening. The vehicle was driven by Julian Alfred Everly of Boyce and owned by the Shenandoah Production Credit Association. Ernest Stotler investigated and said the boy started to cross from west to east when hit.
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Stephen DeHaven
Robert L. DeHaven
Memorial Hospital
Kent
E. Clifford Sts
Ernest Stotler
Julian Alfred Everly
Boyce
Shenandoah Production Credit Association
E. Boscawen St
Kent St
Molden Electric CO
Round Hill Methodist Church
Handley Auditorium
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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