Virginia Tech faces Penn after Wake Forest loss
Virginia Tech's Gobblers shuffled their lineup in practice ahead of Saturday's game with Penn at Philadelphia following a 13 0 opening loss to Wake Forest. Freshman fullback Manuel Sempeles missed Richmond practice with a dislocated thumb as other teams prepared for upcoming tests.
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Kiwanis Club To See Film The Mouse in the Middle
The Kiwanis Club will view a color film titled The Mouse in the Middle during tomorrow's luncheon at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. The National Paint and Hardware Companies prepared the film and Al Knowles will show it.
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Wayward Elephant Calmed. Rescue Effort Under Way
Mecklenburg County works to recover Vicki the elephant after she vanished from her amusement park home ten days ago. Louie Reed of Ringling Bros. volunteers to coax her home by talking to her like a baby six miles from downtown Charlotte. Reed notes she spurned bait yesterday though she usually consumes it. owner Jack Partlow remains confident the 6 year old Indian dian elephant will be caught.
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Captured Spy Claimed As Relative of NK General
South Korea announced the arrest of a North Korean spy identified as Lee Sang Hwan, 27, claimed as the younger brother of Lt. Gen. Lee Sang Cho. CIC and CIA gave conflicting statements, with Lee said to have operated as a South Korean captain using fake travel orders while attempting to cross into North Korea after years of espionage.
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RF&P Announces Fast Passenger Train in 80 MPH Run
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway will launch its fastest train, No. 20, Sunday. It will average better than 80 mph on straight sections and cover Richmond to Washington in 1 hour 59 minutes with stops at Ashland, Fredericksburg, Quantico, and Alexandria. The schedule lists 7:45 a.m. departure from Richmond and 9:44 a.m. arrival in Washington.
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Yankees Figure To Clinch Crown In Bosox Series
The Yankees control their pennant fate with five potential wins or Cleveland losses. A winded finish may force a Sunday finale after Hurricane Ione disrupts games, with the Indians needing a full sweep and help from New York. The storm already halted a Washington game as Boston hosts a pivotal three-game set.
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Major League Baseball standings and schedule
The American League lead is held by New York with 91 wins and 56 losses, Cleveland close behind at 90 59, Chicago 87 62, and Boston 82 65. Tonight schedules feature New York at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago, with yesterday’s Detroit 4 Kansas City 0 result. The National League standings show Brooklyn 95 53, Milwaukee 83 66, New York 15 72, and Philadelphia 75 74, with tonight’s Milwaukee at Cincinnati and Chicago at St. Louis on tap.
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Police Court Summary of Local Offenses
William Albert Cooper of Montague Ave faced an improper muffler charge with a $10.25 fine. Paul J. Johnson of Camer on Sr. confronted disorderly conduct with a $30.25 fine and 90 days suspended. Harry Thomas Hamilton on Rt. 2 charged with improper exhaust and a $9.25 fine. Peggy Lou Eaton of Ross Ave faced reckless driving and no operator's license with $14.25 and $7.25 fines. Lester Theodore Richardson of Loudoun St. faced improper muffler with a $9.25 fine.
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N. Cameron Sr
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Lester Theodore Richardson
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How long organs survive without oxygen in surgery
If blood flow stops, the brain dies after 4 to 5 minutes without oxygen. The liver sustains damage after about 20 minutes. Kidneys lose function if deprived for 45 minutes. Oxygen demand rises with higher body temperature and falls as temperature drops.
Careers Through Math and Science Parents Encourage Courses
A public service notice urges parents to push children to take ample math and science in high school to qualify for college courses and careers. It emphasizes engineering and science as essential and cites a free folder available by mail from Mid-Town Station, New York, in cooperation with The Advertising Council.
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Advertising Council
Apple Market Summary shows varied demand by package size
Demand for Red Delicious packed in N W boxes and tray packs remains strong at Appalachian points while bushel basket demand is slow. Prices: bushel U S Fancy 2 1/2 inch up Red Delicious $3.75-$4.25, mostly $4.00. Jonathan slow due to midwest supply. 2 1/2 inch up $3.50 with bruising $2.75. Truck stock active, mainly orchard run. most lots priced $1.10-$1.75 per bushel. Baltimore offerings heavy. Pennsylvania Delicous $2.50-$2.75, West Virginia $2.75-$3.00.
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Federal State Market News Service
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West Virginia
Northern States To Have Cool Rainy 30 Days
Forecasters predict the northern tier will see 30 days of cooler than normal weather with above normal rainfall. Temperatures are expected to average below normals in the north, above normals in the south, and near normal in between. The Southwest should be warmest, while the Southeast may see above normal rain. Elsewhere rainfall likely below normal.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Shawnee Bowmen Plan Hoot Owl Shoot and Invitational
The Shawnee Bowmen schedule a Thursday night Hoot Owl shoot at 7 30 p m with a picnic for members and families at the club field on Rt 50 east Winchester. First prize is a free 1956 club membership.
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Total U S Debt Reaches 606 Billion By 1954
End of 1954 shows a combined public and private debt of 606 billion. Private debt stands at 342 billion, up from 1946, with state and local debt also doubling. Federal spending declines while state local and personal debt rise, equating to around 13 000 per American family.
UCLA Repeats at No 1 in AP Poll with Tech Surging
UCLA remains the nation’s top team after a 21-0 win over Texas A&M as Georgia Tech jumps from 10th to second place with 364 points. Oklahoma and Michigan drop to third and fourth. Maryland holds fifth after a 13-12 win over Missouri. Ohio State Pittsburgh Mississippi Southern California and Navy round out the top ten.
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Martinsburg Wins West Virginia Air National Guard Base
Martinsburg is chosen as the site for a West Virginia Air National Guard base after Pentagon review. The project totals about 3.093 million dollars for buildings and facilities plus runway and taxiway expansions, with completion estimated in 300 days if work starts in October.
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Banks Sets Grand Slam Record Amid Cubs Loss in St Louis
In St Louis Chicago star Ernie Banks hit his fifth grand slam of the season and 44th homer, but Rip Repulski’s 12th inning two run shot gave the Cardinals a 6 to 5 win. Banks grim faced his teammates as the Cubs fell short yet again.
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Ashburn Kaline Hold Big Leads In Hitting Races
New York Richie Ashburn of the Phillies leads the National League batting race with a .341 average after a surge that included hits in 10 straight games. Roy Campanella of the Dodgers trails at .323. In the American League Al Kaline of Detroit is closing in at .340 after a seven game stretch six hits in two games. Vic Power of Kansas City sits second in the AL at .318.
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