National Cemetery Rites Honor War Dead Here
Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Cemetery featured a wreath laid on an unknown soldier’s grave. Rev. John Douglas, a World War II chaplain from Scotland, spoke on faith and sacrifice, praising young men who died for freedom. Daniel T. Grimes introduced the event, with Roy B. Wickes Jr. leading prayers and a firing squad salute. A color guard member fainted and was treated at Memorial Hospital.
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National Cemetery
John Douglas
Edinburgh
Scotland
Douglas
North Africa
Italy
Daniel T. Grimes
Conrad Hoover
Roy B. Wickes, Jr
Jonas Chamberlain
Eli A. Garber
Front Royal Road
Memorial Hospital
Lynchburg Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Restaurant
A early morning three alarm fire about 10 blocks from Lynchburg's business district destroyed the Paris Snack Bar and spread to two adjoining two story houses. Mr and Mrs George Gaines escaped from the second floor bedroom while seven people including five firefighters suffered minor injuries. Fire Inspector Smoot said the cause would be investigated and there was no immediate damage estimate.
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Lynchburg
Paris
George Gaines
M. H. Smoot
Navy Jets Collide Over Minneapolis Memorial Day Crash
Two Navy jets collided in a Memorial Day formation over northeast Minneapolis. One plane crashed into a residence, with three houses and a car set ablaze. The other jet went missing while the remaining two returned to base. A pilot reportedly died after bail out attempts. Witness Chris Bangert described a loud noise and a bright orange flame as flames swept through homes.
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Minneapolis
Navy
Sunset Memorial Cemetery
Minneapolis General Hospital
Wold- Chamberlain Field
Chris Bangert
KGDE
Fergus Falls
Minn
Bangert
House cuts Defense funds in landmark appropriations vote
In Washington the House approved 33.56 billion dollars for Defense next year, rejecting Eisenhower's request by 294 to 1. Military branches faced substantial cuts across Army Navy and Air Force, with the Air Force receiving the largest share of reductions as lawmakers reallocate funds and examine national security needs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Defense Department
Senate
Rep
Canfield
R-Nj
Fisenhower
Sen. Chavez
Appropriations
Air Force
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Army
Navy
Secretary of Defense
Buy Your Bulk Garden Seeds Sears Roebuck Ad
Sears Roebuck & Co offers bulk garden seeds at 302 N Loudoun St. Ad highlights savings for garden enthusiasts and includes ordering details for bulk quantities.
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Sears, Roebuck & CO
N. Loudoun St
Americans Remember War Dead Memorial Day observances worldwide
Memorial Day 89th annual observance with services in Arlington Washington Paris Manila and Korea. U S officials note wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Deputy Defense Secretary Charles Quarles acts for the President. Generals pledge to preserve liberty as workers enjoy a four day weekend.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Eisenhower
Donald Quarles
White House
Antietam
Maryland
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Paris
U. S
France
Amory Houghton
Filpinos
Manila
U.S
13Th Air Force
Clark Field
Japan
Korea
Russian Writer Abdusheli Shot Dead in Woodner Apartment
Russian writer Abdusheli for Voice of America was shot to death in the Woodner apartment of Edith Hough a 42 year old secretary. Police report five bullet wounds says the suspect claimed self defense while the wife described the shooting as an act to stop his alleged harassment.
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Washington
Zurab Abdusheli
Voice of America
Edith Louise Hough
Abdushel
Miss Hough
Deland
Fla
Homicide
Lawrence K. Hartnett
Abdusehir
Hartnett
Woodner
16Th Street
Abdusheli
New York
Britain Abandons Special Trade Curbs on Red China
The United States voices disappointment as Britain ends special controls on exports to Red China. Britain will apply the same limits as Russia, allowing about 200 items to Peiping except military goods. Washington says it will maintain a total embargo and follow with allied nations in Chincom talks.
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Britain
China
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
State Department
Red China
Russia
Europe
West Germany
Japan
Selwyn Lloyd
London
Lloyd
Paris
U.S
Joseph Reap
House of Commons
Peiping
Peking
Sin
Chincom
U.N
Moscow
NATO
Iceland
U. S
France
Eight Slain as Lebanese Army Quells Beirut Riot
Beirut reports indicate eight rioters were killed and scores injured as troops and police broke up a political demonstration. Tanks sealed off streets near the Beirut race track while former Premier Salam was among the injured. Shops closed and the government banned demonstrations to quell the unrest.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Saead Salam
Salam
Camille Chamoun
Sami Solh
Abdullah Yaffi
NATO Allies Support New U S Arms Plan Says Stassen
Harold Stassen arrived in London from Paris to present a new U S arms control proposal to the U N Disarmament subcommittee while NATO allies reportedly voiced preliminary support. French delegate Jules Moch denied reports of an exclusive three power nuclear club and outlined France stance on renouncing nuclear arms under conditions.
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London
Harold Stassen
Eisenhower
Paris
U.N. Disarmament Subcommittee
Stassen
Permanent Council of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Jules Moch
U.S
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Moch
Virginians receive 1956 tax refunds totaling 54 million
The Internal Revenue Service reports refunds of 54 768 000 dollars issued to Virginians for their 1956 federal income tax payments. The total is nearly six million dollars ahead of last year and the refund program is not yet complete. Fried Chicken and Country Ham Supper promoted by Stephens City Auxiliary and Stephens City Fire Co at the fire hall on Friday May 31. Adults 1 25 Children 60 5 to 8 p m. (pebe 0 21)
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Richmond
Stephens City Fire Hall
Stephens City
Stephens City Fire Co
No Traffic Deaths Reported in State During Holiday Period
Virginia marked half the Memorial Day holiday without a traffic death as 30 hours passed from 6 p.m. to midnight. A fatal crash did not occur this year. last year 316 deaths were recorded by this point. The first serious crash came early today on U S 1 north of Ashland, injuring three critically.
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Virginia
U.S. 1
Ashland
Bright pupils driven by curiosity, says UM professor
Ann Harbor reports University of Michigan education associate professor Warren Ketcham says a gifted child’s learning drive makes it nearly impossible to hold them back. He notes bright children show persistent curiosity and strong goal orientation.
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Warren Ketcham
University of Michigan
Mayflower II Alters Course Toward Plymouth
London reports the Mayflower II has shifted to a northwest course toward Plymouth Massachusetts on the voyage from England. Cmdr Alan Villiers said the ship now sails 5 to 6 knots on a path up the American side of Bermuda toward Cape Cod, 1600 miles away, after leaving Plymouth on April 20.
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London
Plymouth
Mass
England
Atlantic
West Indies
Cmdr
Alan Villiers
Bermudas
Cape Cod
Villiers
Search Called Off for Missing Pilot in Virginia
Richmond May 30 The Virginia portion of the search for a pilot missing since Thursday on a flight from Lock Haven PA to Norfolk has been called off.
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Richmond
Virginia
Lockhaven
Norfolk
31 Car Field Starts Annual 500 Mile Race
Pfc Jim Rathman led the field at the end of 300 miles with an average speed of 134.355 mph in the 41st 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Eddie Russo developed trouble on the first lap and failed to finish after contact with rookie Elmer George. Pat O Connor Eddie Sachs and Troy Ruttman started frantically as the race began under clear skies and a seven mile wind.
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Indianapolis Pfc
Jim Rathman
Hanks
Reece
Indianapolis
Eddie Russo
Russo
Elmer George
Jerome Hines
Indiana
Private plane crashes into garage apartment in San Fernando Valley
A four place private plane with two aboard crashed into a garage apartment after engine trouble. One occupant died and three were injured. bystander suffered a heart attack. Pilot Hoke Anderson and wife Leta were injured. two elderly residents, Frances Mullard and Aileen Aldenger, suffered fatal and severe shock respectively.
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Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
Hoke Anderson
Frances Mullard
Aileen Aldenger
Anderson
Leta
St. Joseph's Hospital
Burbank
Joseph Frantz
Willow Lawn Pool
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