Virginian Will Ride Mule To Washington
A 44 year old Carroll County man Dixie R. Bedsaul left Galax for a 400 mile trip to Washington D C by mule Thunderbird a 1150 pound animal. The journey is expected to last a week to 12 days and Bedsaul will rely on contributions along the way. He will pass Roanoke Natural Bridge Lexington Waynesboro Charlottesville and take Route 29 into the capital.
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GALAX
Carroll County
Dixie R.bedsaul
Washington, D.C
Bedsaul
Thunderbird
Roanoke
Natural Bridge
Lexington
Waynesboro
Charlottesville
Rt. 29
Neutralist stance shows U S gains and risks in UN moves
The article argues that the United States could have supported a neutral resolution without naming leaders, while warning Asians and Africans about U S resolve and the risk of U N actions. It cites past episodes including North Africa and the Sahara atomic test, noting Communist interference and the resilience of U S prestige.
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United States
Eisenhower
U.S
U.N
North Africa
Sahara
Miners Leader Presses Unity and Wealth Debate
In remarks at the UMW convention, a miner leader urged unity and warned against complacency as prosperity grows. He contrasted past struggles with current assets exceeding 100 million dollars, noting a blue chip portfolio across coal, rail, power, shipping and banks. He cited the National Bank of Washington investment rising from 21 million to 50 million.
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UMW
National Bank of Washington
Japan's Parking Fine Trial Becomes Lesson in Culture
James Cary recounts a comical misadventure facing a parking violation in Tokyo. A foreigner endures delays, language barriers, and bureaucratic rigmarole from initial ticket to a dubious courtroom scene before being released with a lesson learned.
Polio cases rise in Maryland with outbreak in Baltimore area
Maryland reported 21 paralytic polio cases last week, the highest in the state. Fifteen cases were in Baltimore, three in Baltimore County, and two in Anne Arundel County. Separately, confrontations occurred at a plant blockade where about a dozen people forced entry after a rush on the picket line.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Anne Arundel County
Johnson addresses farm issues and party contrasts in Bristol rally
In Bristol Rep W Pat Jennings urged a summit on farm income and costs while Summers Sheffey urged cooperation among business and farm leaders. In Virginia Johnson touted constitutional rights and warned against a partisan Republican administration as 2,500 in Richmond cheered his 40 minute Texas style speech. The report notes contrasting crowds with Goldwater’s earlier Rhode Island attendance and mentions the Eleazer Arnold House in Lincoln Rhode Island as a historic stone ender dwelling built in 1687 with a chimney wall.
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Bristol
W. Pat Jennings
Jennings
Republic
Summers Sheffey
Abingdon
Minnesota
Walter Judd
Nixon Lodge
Johnson
Richmond
Eisenhower
Lyndon
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
New England
Eleazer Arnold
Lincoln
R.I
Episcopaleans Plan Meetings In Front Royal
G H W Schmidt of Jacksonville, head of Florida Diocese Stewardship Commission, will keynote Episcopalians in Front Royal with a 3 30 p m session at Calvary Church with bishops Goodwin Gibson and Chilton and Valley Convocation clergy. An 8 p m meeting at Front Royal High School follows for all Valley Episcopalians.
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G. H. W. Schmidt
Jacksonville
Episcopal Church
Stewardship Commission
Diocese of
Florida
Twe
Front Royal
Schmidt
Calvary Episcopal Church
Frederick D. Goodwin
D.D
Virginia
Robert Gibson, Jr
Samuel B. Chilton
Valley
Episcopalians
Front Royal High School
Christ Church
W. Holt Louder
John Jordan
Charles Kabler
Robert Yerby
Harold G. Brown
Irvan O'Connell
Florida Ford Tractor Co
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Aésa
Rotary Club
Goodwin
Chilton
Gibson
Calvary Church
Visiting Clergy Dinner Planned by Rev Weber Hosts
The Rev. Frederick Weber and Mrs. Weber will host a buffet dinner at the rectory Monday before the evening meeting for visiting clergy.
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Frederick Weber
Bryson Trial Reveals Conflicting Motives in Calf Dispute
Bryson testified that after an argument over calves he struck by walking stick and fired at Bryson or Bohrer. He admitted shooting again to ensure death and later told Eva Bohrer he had shot a fox. He noted foxes nearby and that he lived about two and a half miles from the Bohrer home. Both sides questioned what happened, with robbery and calf-sale theories debated and no clear motive established.
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Bryson
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Bryson
Bohrer
Eva Bohrer
Bryan
Commonwealth
Defense
Massie
Sheriff's Office
Simpson
Mr. Massie
Robert L. DeHaven
DeHaven
Son
Yankee Skipper Ends Globe Voyage At Newport Rhode Island
Captain Joshua Slocum completes a solo circumnavigation in a 36 foot sloop finishing in Newport, Rhode Island on June 27, 1898 after a three year voyage around the world.
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Joshua Slocum
Newport
R.I
Bryson Faces Life-Case Testimony in Bohrer Killing
In court Bryson argued against life imprisonment for the Bohrer murder. Sheriff DeHaven testified about scene details and shell positions. Bryson’s kin and others described Bohrer as frugal and reputable, with Bryson re arraigned and pleading guilty again as of September, with sentence pending.
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James Cary
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Smith Pontiaces & Service, Inc
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B & M Chevrolet Sales CO
Winchester
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Boyd McDonald
A. P. Whitacre
Miss Bohrer
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Church of Christ
Valley Ave
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C. H. Musselman CO
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Your Northern Virginia Power CO
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