Greenbrier County Plans Integrated Start Next January
Greenbrier County school officials agreed to pursue racial integration beginning mid term in January following a federal court hearing. Judge Ben Moore urged admitting Negro students on a first come basis as space allows and predicted full desegregation by the 1956-57 term.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
Greenbrier
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Ben Moore
Moore
Board of Education
Falling Man Grabs Elevator Cable in 70 Foot Slide
In a midtown New York building a 55 year old supervisor Walter Moyer grabbed an elevator cable after losing balance while moving a desk. He slid 70 feet to the basement suffering severe friction burns and bruised heels but was reported in good condition at a hospital.
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New York
Walter Moyer
Moyer
Mississippi
Duff’s
Schewel Furniture CO
Unified Western Europe Air Defense Sought by Wilson
Secretary of Defense Wilson after NATO talks in Paris argued for a unified aircraft warning system across Western Europe. He noted Britain’s military cuts reflect budgets and weapon developments balancing. Wilson dismissed Montgomery's call for global air command as overstated.
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Europe
Wilson
Washington
NATO Defense Ministers
Paris
United States
Canada
Western Europe
Alfred M. Gruenther
NATO
Britain
Field Marshal
Montgomery
Legion Proposes Refusing Aid to India at Convention Tone
The American Legion, at its national convention in Miami, urges halting U S economic aid to India, accusing New Delhi of aiding Communist Russia under neutrality. The report mocks Red China as savages, backs Formosa defense, and calls for UNESCO abolition, civil defense expansion, and UNESCO materials curtailment in schools. The document also notes ongoing arms and policy debates and a correction for an earlier advertisement.
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Miami
Fla
India
American Legion Today
Russia
Veterans’ Organization In
National Convention
Formosa
United States
Legion
Red China
North Korea
Korea
New York
Harry Truman
Congress
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
U. S. National Commission
Unesco
U. S
World Organization
U. S. National Commission For Unesco
American Civil Liberties Union
Foundry Strike Deepens into Prolonged Deadlock in Indiana
In New Castle Indiana the Perfect Circle foundry resumes partial production as a labor dispute with the CIO United Auto Workers and a marshal backed National Guard drags on. Gov George N Craig extends martial law while decertification petitions loom at Hagerstown and Richmond plants.
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New Castle
Ind
Perfect Circle
CIO
United Auto Workers
National Guard
George N. Craig
Hagerstown
Richmond
National Labor Relations Board
UAW
NLRB
Wayne County
Case to Remove Baptist Pastor Drawing to Close
In Covington a church leadership dispute nears resolution as final arguments proceed over ousting Rev. Freasier from Covington Baptist Church. Judge Earl Abbott will rule on membership status and the validity of a contentious meeting after seven days of testimony.
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Covington
Earl Abbott
Barney R. Freasier
Covington Baptist Church
Abbott
Freasier
E. A. Gentry
Gentry
Covington Baptist
E. E. Clingan
J. H. Hattan
Nursing Home Group Plans for State Meet Here
Northern Virginia Association of Nursing Homes completes plans for the Virginia Association of Nursing Homes two day convention to be held October 26 27 at the George Washington Hotel with Mrs Glenn Garber announcing the host group. Attendees include Mrs Belle Wynkoop Mrs Pearl Gray and others from Leesburg Middletown Woodstock Strasburg Hillsboro Fairfax Richmond and Charlottesville. Also noted is the Mt Williams Community Hall shooting match Friday night October 14 at 7 pm with prizes turkeys.
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George Washington Hotel
Northern Virginia Association of Nursing Homes
Virginia Association of Nursing Homes
Glenn Garber
State Association
Northern Virginia
Belle Wynkoop
Pearl Gray
Leesburg
Mary C
Walter R. Regirer
Richmond
Regirer
Douglas Proposes Farm Income Boost Plan
Senator Douglas outlines a multi facet program to raise farm income in a speech to the National Editorial Association. His plan includes production payments as a subsidy, expands trade and aid, and calls for price parity payments to help small and low income farmers while capping annual grants at 2000 dollars per farmer.
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Chicago
Douglas
Dill
Brannan
Assa
Illinois Democrat
Eisenhower
Harrisonburg City Manager opposes sale of electric system
Harrisonburg officials plan a closed meeting to consider City Manager A L Dow's recommendation to keep the municipal electric system. Dow argues VEPCO's offer undervalues the earnings capacity and proposes spending over 500000 dollars to upgrade the system instead of selling.
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Harrisonburg
A. L. Dow
Dow
Virginia Electric and Power Co
VEPCO
Eisenhower to Meet Humphrey Over Budget Talks Saturday
President Eisenhower will confer with Treasury Secretary Humphrey in Denver on Saturday about the fading prospects for balancing the budget. Doctors report progress after the heart attack and a second cabinet meeting since Sept. 24 is planned as a business session rather than social.
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Denver
Eisenhower
MIT
Brownell
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Hagerty
Humphrey
Defence
Wilson
Sherrman Adams
Washington
Adams
Milton S. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State University
Poultry Producers Forecast 1956 Profitable Year in Virginia
Richmond report from the Virginia State Poul try Federation 25th convention predicts a profitable 1956 for poultry producers. John R. Bickers notes favorable egg prices for much of 1956 and rapid broiler expansion, with a early year market lull and potential losses for producers and lenders before prices improve later. Virginia leads in light turkey production with room for further expansion.
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Richmond
Virginia State Poultry Federation
John R. Bickers
Deane Agricultural Service
Memphis
Tenn
Bickers
Salvation Army Plans Opening of New Quarters
The Salvation Army marks the completion of its building program with a Victory Dinner at headquarters 303 S Loudoun on October 24 starting 6 30 p m. Guests include Commissioner William J Dray Lt Col Verner J Huffman Brigadier Earl Lord Major Victor Tidman Capt George H Marshall Jr and Capt Ernest Wixon all of Baltimore or Hagerstown followed by a tour of the new facilities. Count the cars in our parking lot. Where The Homefolks Eat. fip 8 5 tf
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Salvation Army
S. Loudoun 8&I
William J. Dray
Atlanta
Verner J. Huffman
Maryland
West Virginia
Earl Lord
Victor Tidman
George H. Marshall
Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department Meets Thursday at 8 PM
Regular monthly meeting of Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department set for Thursday at 8 p m at Brakeblock Plant. All members urged to attend. Gilbert Helsley secretary.
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Round Hill Community Fire Company
Harry Patterson
Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department
Brakeblok
Gilbert Helsley
Peron Treasures Displayed In Buenos Aires
Public display shows jewels dresses hats and art from Juan and Eva Peron valued at over 62 million dollars. Items from eight strongboxes and a strong room reveal rubens originals and a miniature gold elephant with a large emerald. Exile continues in Asuncion as Argentina seeks distancing from border concerns.
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Buenos Aires
Juan
Eva Peron
Palermo
Peron
Eva
Rubens
Eisenhower Says Inspection Plans Can Be Combined
President Eisenhower writes to Premier Bulganin confirming willingness to combine the U S plan with the Soviet proposal for mutual inspection of military installations. He notes careful study by the Soviet high command and urges acceptance as a step toward disarmament and improved trust. The letter reaffirms support for exchange of military blueprints and reciprocal aerial checks.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Russia
Bulganin
Forcmal
U.S
White House
Soviet Union
United States
Geneva
Kremlin
Tam
Ten Named To Winchester Chamber Board Of Directors
Ten new members elected to the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Board for two year terms. Clyde Heishman is for one year. Election by mail ballot. New officers to be elected next week and installed at the November chamber meeting. Retiring directors complete their two year terms.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Chamber
D. K. Russell
McSherry Lupton
C. F Schenck
Eugene Branch
Melvin Duff
Wilbur Feltner
Vincent Catarella
Wayne Omps
James Wilkins
Paul Vance
Virginia Weather Forecast Update
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with showers tonight and east Friday then clearing. Warmer inland tonight with lows 50s to 60s. cooler Friday. Shenandoah Valley expected to stay fair and cooler tonight with lows mid 40s to upper 40s and Friday fair. Highs around 73, lows near 45.
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Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Bumrvise Cookie Cies
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