Recreation Bill Clears First Hurdle in Congress
A House Interior subcommittee approved a billion-dollar plus outdoor recreation program bill. It would authorize federal grants to states for land acquisition and development, with 40 percent for federal use and 60 for states, averaging 50 million dollars per year for eight years. Revenue would come from admission receipts, surplus-property sales, and a motor boat fuel tax.
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Washington
Congress
House Interior
Interior Committee
Senate Interior Committee
4-H Pageant Slated At Jacksons Mill
In Jacksons Mill West Virginia a three day 4 H centennial event will stage the pageant A Leaf Unfurled at the amphitheater August 9 to 11. A cast of 100 will present the historical story of 4 H in the state.
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Jackson’s Mill
W.va
West Virginia
Jackson's Mill
Minister Shot and Neighbor Wounded Near Clarksburg
In Clarksburg, West Virginia, Rev. Harry M. Riddle a 77 year old retired Methodist minister was killed by a 12 gauge shotgun blast in his driveway. Wilson Swisher 66 was gravely wounded after the pair had allegedly argued for about a year. Police believe Swisher shot Riddle then turned the gun on himself. Riddle was a Harrisville native and WV Wesleyan College alumnus. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter.
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Clarksburg
Harry M. Riddle
Wilson Swisher
Carl James
Swisher
Riddle
Harrisville
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Four Civil Rights Demonstrators Block Danville Bridge
Four young Negro protesters lay down across two lanes of Danville Main Street bridge tying up traffic for about 15 minutes. They carried civil rights slogans and faced charges of obstructing traffic and violating an anti demonstration injunction. A federal appeals court was to hear pleas on the injunction Thursday.
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Danville
Main Street
U. S. 29
U. S. 58
Dan River Mills Textile
Larry Wilson
Margaret Ann Pinchback
Sally Harper
Sallie Hite
Baltimore
Simon E. Sobeloff
4Th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Byrd Jr. Sees No New Virginia Taxes Needed
Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. told Radford civic clubs and the Radford College faculty that Virginia's $24 million surplus for 1962-64 likely ranges to $40 million, indicating a flexible tax structure as the economy grows. He criticized federal deficits, urged tax reduction, and cited Virginia’s balanced budget and a June 30 surplus of about $23.9 million with revenues over $292 million.
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Radford
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Virginia
General Assembly
Winchester
Byrd
Radford Civic Clubs
Radford College
Byrd Democratic
Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Industrial Development Commission
Sidney C. Day Jr
Mark Clark Recalls Signing Korean Armistice in Memoir
U S Army retiree Mark W Clark recalls signing 18 armistice documents at Panmunjom on July 27 1953 to end the Korean War He argues the United States could have won with greater use of air and naval power and laments that victory was not pursued He warns the world must remain vigilant against communism.
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Mark Clark
Charleston
S. C
Nana
Munsan
Korea
Mark W. Clark
United Nations Command
Panmunjom
Far East
Citadel
America
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
Engineers
Charles C.clark
Command and General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Kremlin
Russia
United States
Cuba
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
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