Frank Armstrong founder of National Fruit dies at 82
Frank Armstrong Sr founder of the National Fruit Product Company died at his Haywood home Gilnockie at age 82. He helped start Board Armstrong in Alexandria in 1908 later forming National Fruit in 1913 with a plant in 1915. He led the company as president and chairman and later built a fine Aberdeen Angus herd at his Haywood farm. A West Virginia native born October 26 1871 he was active in Mt Carmel Church and served as honorary chairman of its board of trustees in 1946. He leaves a son Frank Armstrong Jr a daughter Mrs W Barrow Glover two sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. from the Armstrong home. Burial Mt Carmel Cemetery.
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Washington, D. C
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W. Va
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William
Emily Shannon Armstrong
Nellie Steele
Frank Armstrong, Jr
W. Barron Glover
William S. Armstrong
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Ark
B. T. Neal
Gertrude Armstrong
Parkerburg
W. R. Strader
Gretchen Armstrong
Frank Armstong, III
William Armstrong
Eleanor S. Glover
Margaret Strader
Gilnock
Britain Expels Two Soviet Diplomats Over Espionage Probe
Britain announced the expulsion of two Soviet military attaché assistants from the embassy after they were accused of attempting espionage. Maj. Ivan Pupyshev and Maj. Andrei Gudkov, both arrivals in 1951, were said to have abused diplomatic status while allegedly spying on unspecified military activities. Atomic secrets were not involved, and details were not publicly disclosed.
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Andrei Gudkov
Pupyshevy
Gudkov
Winchester Airport Speedway
Battle to continue as Dien Bien Phu falls
French forces rally to uphold the fight after Dien Bien Phu's fall as Gen. Navarre vows continued action. French troops trapped at Isabelle resist, while 2,000 wounded and missing soldiers' fates remain unknown. Globemaster airlift resumes to reinforce Indochina front.
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Hanoi
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France
Bidault Seeks Internationally Supervised Cease Fire
French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault urged at the Indochina conference opening for an internationally supervised cease fire followed by free elections. He opposed partition of Vietnam and defended its unity and independence, noting Laos and Cambodia face invasion rather than civil war. Delegates from eight nations and Viet Minh attended under Chairman Anthony Eden.
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Red China
Commercial Bank Plans New Branch on North Loudoun Street
The Commercial and Savings Bank announces expansion plans with a prospective branch at Old Fairgrounds property on North Loudoun Street. Officials cite improved service, drive in windows, and parking as goals while plans and construction timing remain undecided. The bank, incorporated January 1916 with 5000 shares of $10, later increased to $150,000, notes a Trust Department was added after charter amendments in 1922.
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Fall of Dien Bien Phu hailed by Soviet press
The Red Star praises the Dien Bien Phu fall as a setback for French and American forces in Indochina. It argues the Vietnamese army proves its strength and that continued colonial warfare will fail, urging a Geneva settlement led by the French. The article blames FrenchCommander Navarre for initiating the offensive on U.S. orders.
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Amercan
For America forms to enter fall congressional elections
A Chicago based group named For America announces it will run in the fall elections. Col. Robert R. McCormick hosts the luncheon as Clarence Manion and Robert E. Wood are named co chairs. Founders include Burton Wheeler and John T. Flynn among others. The group says it is nonpartisan and will seek candidates sharing its views in both parties. Senator McCarthy comments on the new unit.
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the Tribune
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University of Notre Dame Law School
Robert E. Wood
Sears Roebuck and Co
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America First
U. S
Manion
Bricker
Burton Wheeler
Montana
John T. Flynn
New York
Howard Buffett
Nebraska
Hamilton Fish
Marion
Daniel Rice
Fish
Sen. McCarthy
Dirksen pushes plan to shorten McCarthy Army hearings
Senator Dirksen announces a Monday vote on a concrete proposal to end the McCarthy Army hearings soon. The plan, discussed with GOP members, would limit testimony mainly to McCarthy and Secretary Stevens, amid Democratic fears of rapid narrowing. Stevens and McCarthy trade charges as hearings continue with Stevens back on Monday.
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R-Wis
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Defense Department
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Ark
Wisconsin
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Ft. Monmouth
McClellan
Roy M. Cohn
Francis Carr
Kiwanis Clinic Surpasses Blood Drive Milestones
A Kiwanis sponsored Blood Donor Clinic at the Presbyterian Church collected 104 pints of blood toward a 150 pint quota. Donor activity includes 2296 individuals since the program began with 5530 pints donated. notable donors include Arthur Gilkey and several who reached multiple galloon club milestones. Industries contributing groups include National Fruit and Northern Virginia Power Company.
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Russell Newcome
Kiwanis
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Red Cross
Arthur Gilkey
Maurice O. Blosser
Harry S. Haines
Wendell R. Barney
Ben Belchie
Berlyn Moore
Shirley M. White
National Fruit
Northern Virginia Power Company
Novick
Frederick County
West Virginia
Shenandoah
Warren Counties
Everett Holsinger Elected President of Winchester JCC
C Everett Holsinger a local real estate man was elected President of the Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual officers election held at the George Washington Hotel He succeeds Paul Everly Other officers include Aaron Zuckerman Roy Williams William Nash Elwood McIntyre and Singhass named to the Board of Directors for two years Directors remaining for one year are Paul Everly Gordon Harmon Leonard Newcome and Richard Huff The new officers will be installed at a dinner on Friday June 25 Holsinger of 517 West Cork Street is a WWII veteran married to Louise Henry of Front Royal with three children
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Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Paul Everly
Aaron Zuckerman
Roy Williams
William Nash
Elwood McIntyre
Singhass
Richard Rhodes
J. Douglas Butler
Nelson Grim
Kenneth Smith
Kenneth Cammer
Gordon Harmon
Leonard Newcome
Richard Huff
Jaycee
Mr. Holsinger
Cork St
Louise Henry
Front Royal
Middletown PTA Pushes to Preserve Health Unit
The Middletown PTA asks residents to urge the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to continue the Winchester-Frederick County Health Department. The notice cites current county health staff, local and state services, tuberculosis and crippled children programs, clinics, and calls for public comments before Monday’s meeting.
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Richmond
Back Creek
Charles Rosenberger
Shawnee
C. E. Garber
Gainesboro
Paul Luttrell
Stonewall
Grover Teets
Opequon
Bryon Brumback
Eisenhower Holds Secret Strategy Meeting On Indochina
President Eisenhower met with top strategy advisers in a secret White House session to discuss Indochina. Attendees included Vice President Nixon and Dulles while no decisions were announced. Dulles outlined conditions for any U S military commitments, requiring congressional approval and allied participation.
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Indochina
Poultry Auction Market Planned After Local Meeting
About 80 feed dealers growers and buyers voted to inaugurate an auction marketing plan for the Shenandoah Valley area. L. C. Ellis was elected president and a multi-county board of directors was named as organizers move toward establishing bylaws a site and manager for the market. Attendees hailed from Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Rockingham counties in Virginia and Hardy Hampshire Berkeley Jefferson and Morgan in West Virginia.
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Civic League Names Mrs Gaunt As President
Mrs Hunter Gaunt was elected president of the Women s Civic League for a two year term at the May meeting held yesterday in the George Washington Hotel. Dr John B McKee spoke on Heart Disease. officers detailed include Mrs Allen Ford recording secretary and Mrs Clarence Hill corresponding secretary.
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Allen Ford
Clarence Hill
Charles Rupp
Paul Harlan
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Winchester Star Editorial in Congress Record
Congressman Harrison inserted an editorial from the Winchester Star into the Congressional Record. The piece by Harry F. Byrd Jr. earned the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation and was titled Freedom of Expression A Priceless Heritage Bought With Blood and Tears.
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Fall of Dien Bien Phu Ends French Fort
The Dien Bien Phu fortress fell after 56 days of defense as Vietminh forces overran the position in northwest Indochina. French, Foreign Legion, Moor, and loyal Vietnamese fighters fought on amid shortages, with Nurse Genevieve de Galard Terraube trapped inside. The hospital nurse may have been the sole woman remaining with the garrison.
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Henri Navarre
Larry Allen
Hanoi
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Mies Genevieve de Galard Terraube
High Command
Well Drillers Endorse Federal Construction Contract Bill
Virginia Water Well Drillers Association at its convention endorses the Federal Construction Contract Bill now before Congress. Reports cover bacteriological testing, septic tank pollution, and insurance rate reductions for water well rigs.
Russian Embassy Official's Wife Robbed of $700 Purse
Mme Konstantin Fedoreev, wife of the embassy counselor, reported that a youth jostled her on a northwest side street and snatched her purse containing $700 in $20 bills. Detective Sgt. Mark Gray quoted the details of the robbery.
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Mark Gray
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Konstantin Fedoreev
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