Road gang convicts tracked after escape in Charlotte County
Bloodhounds yesterday tracked down two road gang convicts wounded by shotgun fire as they escaped from a work detail in Charlotte County. Carroll Smith, 18, of Buckingham County, and Frank Marshall, 18, believed to be from Essex County, were seized several hours earlier. Neither was seriously hurt.
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Miracle of May flower show aids Abram's Delight restoration
The Winchester garden clubs and the Winchester Frederick County Historical Society are raising funds for the Abram's Delight restoration with a Miracle of May flower show at Virginia Avenue School Friday from 3 to 9 pm. The event features 28 classes and ribbon prizes, plus a plant sale with about 35 varieties.
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Duke of Edinburgh Guards Tightened Amid Terror Rumor
British security officials report a tripled royal bodyguard and heightened precautions for the Duke of Edinburgh amid rumors Cypriot terrorists aim to kill Prince Philip after two Greek Cypriots were hanged. Greek Cypriots oppose British rule and seek union with Greece.
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Federal mediator aids eight day Hercules Powder strike talks
In Radford Virginia a federal mediator attended discussions to resolve an eight day old strike by Hercules Powder Co at Radford Arsenal. The union pushes a seniority clause while the firm offers a four percent raise leaving many workers with little gain. About 2,300 workers walked out May 15, shutting the arsenal with 4,000 employees affected.
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South Korea Honors Shinicky With Large Funeral Procession
Seoul held a hero’s funeral for Patrick Henry Shinicky, rival of President Syngman Rhee, as crowds packed streets and stadiums. Shinicky died during campaigning on May 5, with tens of thousands thronging the two mile procession and about 100,000 at the stadium, while authorities reported minor injuries but no violence. Rhee’s reelection followed amid unrest after Shinicky’s death, and Shinicky’s running mate Chang Myun won the vice presidency. The National Assembly declared a people’s funeral for Shinicky. Rhee did not attend.
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Fight Cancer With a Check Up and a Check
Community cancer drive urges donations to support research and patient care. Local volunteers organize check up events and fundraising activities to boost funds for cancer research programs.
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Drive For Cancer Research
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