Fire destroys Italian liner Bianca C off Grenada
A fire burned out the Italian liner Bianca C near St George's Grenada as most of the 750 aboard were evacuated. Chief engineer Rodizza Napale was killed and eight crew injured. no passenger fatalities reported. The Sorfiento was ordered to Grenada to ferry passengers and crew to safety.
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Es- All Hope
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Rodizza Napale
Naples
la Guaira
Venezuela
West Indies
South America
Sorfiento
St. Ge’s
Joseph Briggs
Bianca
Linea “C"" Co
Genoa
Fort de France
Martinique
Francisco Crevato
France
Lawmaker Decries Blue Law Oddities Across Virginia
The piece details a string of oddities under the 1960 Blue Law era in Virginia. It covers misapplied restrictions on everyday items from hats to paintbrushes and household goods, including a Newport News drugstore dispute and a Suffolk police vending machine quirk.
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Suffolk
Norfolk
House of Delegates
Jack R. Wilkins
del. Toy D. Savage Sr
Savage
Wilkins
Arlington
Ar- Mella Pitzer
Byrd
Virginia
Newport News
Russians Report New Blast Near Novaya Zemlya
The Zemlya area blast is estimated near Novaya Zemlya with epicenter north east of Uppsala. Seismographs recorded it as twice the strength of a prior Russian test, at 9 35 51 a m Swedish time.
Clarke Wreck Damages Reported After Road Collision
A collision at Dougle Toll Gate Clarke County at 7 30 p m yesterday caused 750 damage. Minor injuries were reported to drivers Oneta Miller Vincent of R 1 and Harry Nicholas Paduano of Connelsville Pa with both vehicles sustaining damage and passengers sustaining minor injuries. State Trooper D A Sheetz identified the drivers and noted a bruise jaw cut knee and cut chin for the Ford driver. The report also mentions stock market movements and Chicago livestock figures in the same datastream.
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Clarke County
D. A. Sheetz
Oneta Miller
Tragic Incident In Harrisonburg Claims Five Family Members
In Harrisonburg a family of six including Phyllis Raymond Lloyd and Wanda were overcome by a perilous condition. The parents and four children ages ten eight and five died or were endangered in the incident. Further details were not disclosed in the readable text.
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Harrisonburg
Phyllis
Raymond
Lloyd
Wanda
Hoffa Sues Meany and AFL-CIO Leaders for Libel
James Hoffa and the Teamsters filed a one million dollar libel and slander suit in U S District Court against AFL-CIO President George Meany and 24 top AFL-CIO officers The suit accuses Meany of orchestrating efforts to portray Hoffa as a fraud to mislead Teamsters and damage the union’s leadership.
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Detroit
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Teamsters
Hoffa
U.S
Meany
Labor
Synonyms for Advocate Include Encourage and Support
A concise guide lists synonyms for advocate such as suggest advise and support. It also notes counsel approve recommend and endorse as related terms used in formal and informal contexts.
Winchester Memorial Hospital to Host Oct Meeting
The October Scientific Meeting at Winchester Memorial Hospital will take place Wednesday October 25 at 8 30 p m in the Hospital Conference Room. Dr Fred Dreifuss assistant professor of Neurology University of Virginia will speak. All physicians in surrounding communities are invited.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Fred Dreifuss
University of Virginia
U.S. Officials Endorse Grim Nuclear Firepower Plan
A Pentagon spokesman said the Gilpatric text had highest clearance, implying White House approval. The statement, approved by Rusk and possibly Kennedy, cited tens of thousands of vehicles for delivering nuclear firepower, signaling a sanctioned, stark policy position.
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White House
State Department
Pentagon
Gilpatric
Rusk
Kennedy
United States
American Incursion Reported Into Communist Berlin
A veteran captain warned the Americans would hear more after reports of the first armed incursion into Communist-held Berlin since the city was divided into occupation sectors following World War II.
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Berlin
Vapo
Jewel Box store ceiling breached by hole in ceiling
A hole was cut into the Jewel Box store ceiling from an unused bathroom above during late September 27 or early September 28. No injuries reported and investigators are reviewing surveillance for leads.
Budget Doubts Over Covering Semesters Scholarships
Front Royal board questions if the revised 1961-62 budget can fund second semester scholarship grants. The count shows a $35,828 decrease. surplus holds $25,000 for tuition payments. Public schools lose about $41,900 in state funds tied to attendance.
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Front Royal
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah Showcase Program Rescheduled for Nov 1
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music pro gram on Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music was moved from Wednesday to November 1 on WSVA TV Channel 3 Har risonburg. Rev. Sherman J. Westfall director of development will speak and present photos at the 6 15 p.m. show detailing the school’s progress.
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Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Wsva-Tv
Harrisonburg
Sherman J. Westfall
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