Dirksen Promises Prompt Action on Tax Cut
Senate leader Everett Dirksen pledges no delay on the 11 billion tax cut and aims for early action next year. Senator Byrd suggests committee decisions before Christmas, with speed tied to balancing tax relief with spending cuts and January budget proposals.
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NATO Nuclear Force Proposal Fails in WEU Assembly
In Paris the WEU advisory assembly rejected a British led amendment to the multinational mixed manned nuclear force plan. The vote 32 20 with 5 abstentions, followed by a 42 23 adoption on a revised text, signals cautious Western view without commitment from Britain or other NATO members. Seven nation commissions in Paris and Washington report slow progress.
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Navy Develops Subroc Missile For Nuclear Submarine Use
The Navy says its new long range submarine to submarine nuclear missile is nearing operational status. Known as Subroc for submarine rocket, it flies like a flying fish, launching from a submarine and skimming to impact in the target area.
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Johnson Appeals For Jobs and Unity From Leaders
President Johnson pressed AFL CIO and Business Council leaders to back tax cuts and civil rights legislation to create 75 million U.S. jobs, arguing major unemployment relief hinges on policy. He received cautious support from labor and business chiefs and outlined tariff actions and civil rights focus during a busy day of meetings.
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Churchill Returns to Commons in Wheelchair at 89
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at the House of Commons in a chromium wheelchair for his first session since turning 89. He was wheeled to Churchill Arch and seated on the front bench beside Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home. The crowd cheered as fellow Conservatives and Labour members greeted him. Churchill stayed two hours and will not run in next year’s election.
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Fireman Reinstated After Striking Chief in Bluefield
Jim Lindamood, a Bluefield firefighter, will return to duty February 1 1964 after the Firemen's Civil Service Commission ruled his Septem ber 9 1963 firing for striking Chief E L Mc Clure was overturned. The panel considered his illness and anger a mitigating factor and ordered a temporary suspension without pay. Chief Mc Clure plans retirement January 1 1964.
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Mac) McClure
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Ralph Kahle
Firemen’s Civil Service Commission
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Kahle
Lindamood
Whittle
Lindamead
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Chalmers Bailey
Jerome Katz
Commies Down 2 Helicopters at Bo Kut Post
Two U.S. helicopters were downed and three hit during a mercy air lift from a Vietnam outpost at Bo Kut near Tay Ninh. Civilians and soldiers were evacuated as the post was abandoned to Viet Cong control, with airlift planned for remaining guards and civilians.
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Smoking Health Reports Spark Mixed Public Reactions
Washington AP reports rising cigarette consumption despite health warnings. A new Surgeon General study compiled by a blue ribbon committee is expected in January, with market speculation that it will be critical of tobacco use. Domestic consumption rose from 436.4 billion in 1918 to 509 billion cigarettes this year.
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Agriculture Department
Luther L. Terry
West Virginia Extended Forecast Winds Down With Cool Temps
The forecast through Monday calls for cooler than normal weather with highs around 44 to 48 and lows near 24 to 30 in the north and south respectively. Day to day changes are slight, with light snow accumulations averaging a quarter to half inch.
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Pope Paul VI Declares Major Catholic Liturgy Reform
Pope Paul VI announced sweeping changes at the Vatican Council, allowing Mass and sacraments in modern languages and prompting bishops to share governance. He also revealed plans for a historic personal pilgrimage to the Holy Land and backed openness in church communications and arts.
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Miner Sammy Young Dies After Pocahontas Mine Incident
A 38 year old North Tazewell coal miner Sammy Young died at 8 45 p m in Bluefield Sanitarium after a mining accident at Pocahontas fuel mine in Bishop Virginia He suffered severe chest injuries and the body was crushed Funeral arrangements were incomplete and a sister resided in North Tazewell Virginia News says full details were not released by midnight
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Civil rights push faces Rules Committee stalemate
President Johnson urges labor and business to back his tax and civil rights program with job creation ranked first. He lauds the Secret Service for shielding him in Dallas. Churchill attends Parliament session amid global political notes. Virginia plans over a million dollars to buy 6 000 acres for Mount Rogers State Park.
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Contributions rise for slain Officer Tippit family in Dallas
Donations topped 125000 for the family of police officer J D Tippit shot while trying to arrest Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald's mother reports about 2000 in aid for his family as FBI probes the Kennedy case and Ruby trial delays.
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Senate investigates Baker role in vending business
Senate Rules Committee announced closed hearings to probe Robert G. Baker's involvement in a vending machine business and whether he used his official position to aid his private interests, a factor in his resignation as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority.
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Moro Forms Italian Government with Coalition Partners
Italy swore in a new left leaning government with Aldo Moro as premier and Pietro Nenni as deputy premier. The four party accord binds to NATO policy and domestic economic planning while avoiding commitment on a NATO nuclear force.
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Leaders Push Petition to Move Civil Rights Bill
Washington AP a House discharge petition drives the civil rights bill from Chairman Howard W. Smith toward floor consideration. 218 signatures required. White House civil rights groups and Democratic leaders back the push while some Republicans resist without fair hearings.
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Ohio
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Beds For Hospital Add 40 Nursing Beds At Martinsburg VA
Rep. Elizabeth Kee announces 40 new nursing care beds for elderly veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia. About 104000 dollars will renovate and equip one building to house the beds and related facilities.
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End of Prohibition Marked in 1933 Utah Ratification
30 years ago today Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment at 5 32 p m New York time ending the 18th Amendment. Liquor sales resumed nationwide as customers drank in bars after the vote and nationwide liquor consumption remains below pre prohibition and early 1930s levels.
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