Peace Parley Opposition May Bar Cease-Fire
In Vientiane Laos King Savang Vathana opposes a 14 nation peace conference on Laos and Prince Norodom Sihanouk says this could block a cease-fire. U S support backs the pro Western government and W Averell Harriman says delay is Khrushchev’s responsibility.
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Vientiane, Laos
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Khrushchev
Vientiane
Laos
Savang Vathana
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Sihanouk
Luang Prabang
Gainesboro clock debate as daylight time shifts described
Community clocks and schedules adjust to daylight saving as Gainesboro siren and local buses adopt new hours. Football coaches gather at James Wood while students at James Wood High School face one hour shifts in training due to time changes.
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Gainesboro
James Wood
James Wood High School
Kennedy Considers U S Laos Action At Fourth Security Council Session
President Kennedy convenes the National Security Council for the fourth time in ten days to discuss a potentially more active U S role in Laos. He may consider allied military intervention via SEATO to curb Communist advances, as the State Department studies rebel cease-fire reports.
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Washington
Kennedy
National Security Council
United States
Laos
U.S
Asia
Southeast Asia Treaty Alliance
State Department
Virginia
White House
Thes
of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Street Repair Program Underway Here
Severe winter damage prompted repairs on city streets with more work planned. Hot plant mix applied on N Louduon St from railroad tracks to Wyck St Cameron St from Gerrard St to Pall Mall St Cameron St from Clifford St to Cork St Valley Ave from Gerrard St to Jefferson St A leveling course laid on Braddock St from St to North Ave The plant work continues through the schedule.
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N. Loudoun St
Wyck St
Cameron St
Gerrard St
Pall Mall St
Clifford St
Cork St
Valley Ave
Jefferson St
Braddock St
North Ave
Virginia Convention Declares Oath to Constitution Inoperative
A 100 years ago today report notes the Virginia convention declared the oath to support the U S Constitution inoperative marking a notable constitutional dispute and political stance of the era.
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Virginia
United States
Probers Hear Rusk Testimony on Cuba
Secretary of State Dean Rusk assured senators the United States has no plans for armed intervention in Cuba. The hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee focused on U S involvement in the Cuban invasion and will be followed by a Dulles appearance. Senator Wayne Morse said a full briefing on events since the administration took office would be sought, with other committee members in attendance.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
United States
Cuba
U.S
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Dulles
Rusk
Morse
CIA
Sen
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Perk Morse
Brooks Hays
Congressional Fce
Sens
Herman Talmadge
U S Move to Pry Open Prince Edward Schools Stiffens Resistance
The federal push to desegregate Prince Edward County schools stiffens local resistance as the board of supervisors vows to keep the schools closed. The Justice Department seeks court intervention to force reopening on a desegregated basis, while officials anticipate further action at the June 6 meeting.
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U. S
Prince Edward
Associated. Press Richmond
Prince Edward County
Justice Department
Federal
Richmond
Virginia
Robert Kennedy
Go J. Lindsay
Board of Supervisors
First American May Rocket Into Space Tomorrow
Countdown begins for John Glenn Jr as he prepares to ride a capsule atop a smaller rocket from Cape Canaveral. The launch marks the first US mission to circle the globe since Yuri Gagarin, with cautious optimism and acknowledged risk.
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Cape Canaveral
Fia
Yuri Gagarin
John Herschel Glenn Jr
Marine Corps
Cocorl
Ohio
Alan Bartlett
May Day Pageant in Moscow Highlights Gagarin
May Day in Moscow featured Yuri Gagarin alongside Premier Khrushchev in Red Square. The three hour parade included a brief military display and praise for defense capacity. Foreign and communist bloc leaders addressed gatherings across the globe, signaling unity in the socialist movement.
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Moscow
Maj
Yuri A. Gagarin
Gagarin
Khrushchev
Red Square
Rodion Malinovsky
Local Democratic Club to Hear Stephens May 12
Lieut. Governor A. E. S. Stephens will address the Winchester Frederick County Democratic Club on May 12. Stephens seeks the governor’s office. The dinner at Lee Jackson restaurant starts 6 30 p m DST. Tickets cost 2 dollars and are sold at Shenval Music Co. or a booth on W Boscawen Street.
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A.E.S. Stephens
Winchester- Frederick County
Democratic Club
Stephens
Lee-Jackson Restaurant
Shenval Music Co
W. Boscawen St
Confusion Over Daylight Time in City and County
The city settled into daylight saving time on Sunday with minor confusion as the county lagged. Rev Ronald S Clark reports parishioners and two churches on his charge adjusted to standard time causing early arrivals at Chestnut Grove. Many churches postponed services since fifth Sunday and did not switch until next week.
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Winchester
Frederick
Ronald S. Clark
Clark
Francis Asbury
Chestnut Grove
Carl Napps
Memorial Hospital
School board meeting attendees and missing member noted
The area school systems board list shows seated members Chair man Del Sewell Robert C Griffiths the Rev Frank Q Cayce Dr Ralph B Snapp and Gerald Goodman with standing members Dr Sam Whitacre Ralph S Jordan and Byron C Brum core sage gba ga worl der not present Red-
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del Sewell
Robert C. Griffiths
Frank Q. Cayce
Ralph B. Snapp
Ger
Ald Goodman
Sam Whitacre
Ralph S. Jordan
Byron C. Brumcore
Cold Nips Some Apple Blossoms In Low Places
Frost nips apple blossoms at Nicodemus orchard causing uneven fruit in low spots. H. W. Butler and Bro. report damage in the orchard but expect little impact on overall commercial crop. Some promising fruit remains in the upper half. effects uncertain.
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H. W. Butler & Bro. Nicodemus
Winchester Fruit Research
Joseph Butler
H. W. Butler
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Chen Yi
International Communist Movement
Fidel Castro
Berlin
Willy Brandt
West Berlin
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Yugoslavia
Budapest
Shenandoah College
Evening Star Leadership Awards
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