Frederick County Sobriety Rating Great in Study
A Yale University study reported in the Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol finds Frederick County has a lower rate of alcohol related complications than the national average. The 21 plus adult rate of alcoholics with complications is 590 per 100,000 locally, compared with 1,097 nationally, with urban areas more affected than rural. The county has 60 alcoholics with complications, calculated from local rates and census data.
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New York
Frederick County
United States
Yale University
Quarterly Journal of Studies
South Atlantic
U.S Public Health Service
Alcohol and Gas Don’t Mix Stay Alive in ‘56
A historical column notes crashes and dangers of mixing alcohol with gas and driving, referencing city incidents in 1955 1956. It highlights Frederick Clarke’s death and various injuries, stressing safety lessons from era traffic accidents and the need for caution in future years.
NATO ministers weigh Soviet trade and aid offensive
In Paris NATO foreign ministers debate a new Soviet strategy mixing economic and cultural methods. The report follows Bulganin and Khrushchev's Britain visit as they consider expanding NATO into political and economic fields. A five member foreign ministers committee may report to the December council.
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Paris
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Britain
Nikolai Bulganin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Kremlin
Russia
U.S
Dulles
Selwyn Lloyd
Europe
Bulgarian Refugee Arrives in Clarke Millwood
Asen Dodov a 32 year old Bulgarian from Sofia arrived in Millwood becoming the first Iron Curtain refugee sponsored locally by the Protestant Episcopal Church He plans to work as a geologist while housed at Christ Church Millwood under the Refugee Re Settlement Act he fled Bulgaria in 1953 and lived in a Salzburg camp since then with church and World Council of Churches screening.
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Asen Dodov
Sophia
Bulgaria
Millwood
Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Dodey
Austria
Salzburg
Doctov
U. S
World Council of Churches
No Violation of Ethics By Chotiner the States
Eisenhower said there is no reason to believe Murray Chotiner violated ethics rules. He noted no White House contact disclosed indiscretion by staff. Chotiner denied trading on Nixon ties. two staffers made calls for him in legal matters. CAB and airline cases cited. Secretary Hagerty said no improper aspect found in the contact. The Senate probe questions Chotiner’s services to figures in the graft inquiry.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Murray M. Chotiner
California
White House
Chotiner
Los Angeles
Nixon
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Hisenhower
North American Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
California Central Airlines
Tia Juana, Mex
CAB
California Central
James C. Hagerty
Senate
Alfalfa Weevils Trouble Clarke County
Clarke County farmers face a budding alfalfa weevil problem with variable infestation. County Agent John Gerken reports 15 fields checked show patchy damage, urging crop inspection and potential spraying. Frederick County reports no major issues, while Loudoun and Piedmont areas show similar concerns. The insect length ranges from one twentieth to one quarter inch and feeds on new alfalfa buds.
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Clarke County
John Gerken
Frederick County
John Wolfe
Gerken
Loudoun County
Piedmont
Wolfe
Mr. Gerken
Mr. Wolfe
Exchange of Students Proposed Between Winchester and Winchester England
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber studies a plan for student exchanges with Winchester England. Roger Edmonds proposed the idea at a Joint Civic Club Luncheon during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. He spent two and a half years in the U S as a World War II evacuee. The plan aims to foster closer ties and mutual understanding through summer exchanges for 17 to 21 year olds who have completed high school. Executives reviewed the idea and discussed next steps.
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Winchester-Frederick Coun Oprty Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
England
Roger Edmonds
Civic Club
Edmonds
America
Mr. Edmonds
Chamber
Ior
Marvin Gore, Jr
Warren Eddy
Harold Patton
Philip Gabler
Robert Haywood
Mr. Cameron
House OKs farm bill with soil bank wins amid criticism
The House approved a $114 billion farm bill with soil bank payments for farmers and expanded coverage to livestock and more crops. It rejected Eisenhower's plea for advance soil bank payments, in a party line vote, while approving funds for disposal of surplus perishables and overseas shipments.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Soil Bank
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Missing dog Ginger sought after Berryville crash
The SPCA and authorities seek help locating a male golden cocker spaniel named Ginger after a wreck on Berryville Ave. The dog, seen by neighbors and a child, fled every attempt to capture it. Authorities urge residents to trap the frightened animal and notify Memorial Hospital if found.
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F. E. Dennison
Berryville Ave
S.P.C.A
Ervin Cleveland
Earl Cather
SPCA
Memorial Hospital
Dennison
Maryland Junior High Shooting Shocks Seat Pleasant
A 15 year old pupil opened fire at Maryland Park Junior High School wounding two teachers and killing a 32 year old instructor. Principal chaos followed as students fled and officials investigated the attack by Billy Ray Prevatte of Seat Pleasant.
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Seat Pleasant
Maryland Park Junior High School
Frazer Cameron
Cheverly
Francis Daniel Wagner
Greenbelt
Robert Hicks
Prince George's General Hospital
George J. Panagoulis
Billy Ray Prevatte
Prevatte
Washington
Hugh Morson
Raleigh
N. C
Boyce to Build Fire Reservoir in Berryville contract
A $7,200 contract was signed by Boyce and Bowerman Brothers Inc to build a 28 000 gallon concrete fire reservoir. Work will begin within ten days funded by a $10 000 bond approved August 4, 1953, voter confirmed by court order.
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BOYCE
Bowerman Brothers, Inc
Berryville
William F. Bowerman
Cicuit
R. M. Casey
Robert H. McDonald
Eisenhower urges broader view of U S defense power
President Eisenhower said the United States must present the full defense picture, stressing a powerful Navy and air arm not matched to Soviet ground power. He noted lagging bomber output but argued U S airpower lies in more than one aircraft type and global air bases.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Curtis LeMay
Strategic Aid Command
Wilson
U. S
LeMay
Senate
Defense Department
America
Tito to Arrive In France Monday
Yugoslav President Tito will arrive in France on Monday for a five day state visit hosted by President Rene Coty. The Foreign Office announced the trip details.
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Tito
France
Paris
Foreign Office
Rene Coty
Building Costs Reach Over One Million For 1956 Construction
The April 1956 permit tally pushes area construction past seven figures with three $25 000 projects including a skating rink a Legion Post Home and a plant addition. Winchester sees National Fruit Product Co permits while Frederick County benefits from 21 new homes in the area totaling 173 000.
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National Fruit Product Co
Winchester
American Legion
Frederick County
Eisenhower says health allows continuation of current schedule
President Eisenhower told reporters his doctors say he can continue his present work schedule indefinitely. He noted he will resume some normal social functions and insisted no president can delegate constitutional duties. He dismissed rumors about pressuring a candidate and said high school polls show youth engagement in government.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Shen-Va-Win Group Plans Motel Week Observance
The Shen-Va-Win Chapter of the Virginia Motor Court Association joins National Motel Week May 7 to 13 with local events. Open House in Winchester on May 12 invites visitors to inspect member motels from 2 pm to 5 pm. Mayor Clowe Jr. will award 59 and 25 government bonds on May 17.
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Shen-Va-Win
Virginia Motor Court Association
Carl Sirbaugh
Howard Riley
George DeWitt
E. A. Hill
Winchester
M. B. Clowe, Jr
Shen-Wa-Win
Weather in Virginia Scattered showers then cooler weekend
Scattered showers southeast early tonight then clearing and cooler with lows from 40s to mid 50s. Friday through Saturday cooler with some clouds then a little warmer Sunday and Monday. Five day forecast May 5 to 9 calls for near normal temperatures with showers tonight and again Sunday and Tuesday night or Wednesday. Total precipitation expected between half and one inch.
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Berryville Pike
Conrad-Hoover Post
Winchester Star
Jim Loy
Daniel Grimes
C. F. Schenck
Clayton Cochran
Ralph Cain
Eugene Dearing
Edith Rinker
Colonial Beauty Shoppe
Loudoun St
Hollywood
Schewel Furniture Co
W. Cork
Southern Tire Service
S. Braddock St
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
Ward's
Frederick Clarke
Clarke
States
Hobby Center
GEO
Loudoun
Stephens City Fire Co. and Auxiliary
Rouss Fire CO
Entertainment
John J, Hawse
Maryland
Ike
U.S. Defense
Legion Home
Virginia
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