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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
2
Senate leader Everett Dirksen pledged no delay on the $11 billion tax cut, telling reporters there will be movement toward retroactivity to January 1. Sen. Harry Byrd suggested decisions could come before Christmas, signaling a faster pace after President Johnson urged quick action.
Paris AP reports a Western European Union assembly vote against a multinational mixed manned nuclear force for NATO. The amendment—stripping key phrases—passed 32 to 29 with 5 abstentions, followed by adoption of the amended resolution 42 to 23 with 4 abstentions. Seven nation commissions in Paris and Washington study the plan.
The Navy announced the Subroc, a submarine to submarine nuclear missile, moving toward operational status. First carrier Thresher sank off Boston with 129 aboard. Permit has tested in the Pacific. Twenty five fast nuclear attack subs planned to carry Subroc. The weapon launches from torpedo tubes, flies like a flying fish, then lands near targets with an estimated 20 to 30 mile range.
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at the House of Commons in a chromium plated wheelchair for his first session since turning 89. Attendants wheeled him to Churchill Arch and he was seated on the government front bench amid cheers from Conservatives and Labour alike. He stayed two hours, with Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the new prime minister, greeting him.
Bluefield fireman Jim Lindamood, fired last September for knocking down Fire Chief E L McClure, is reinstated by the Firemen's Civil Service Commission and ordered to return Feb 1, 1964. The ruling notes illness and anger contributed to the incident and grants a second chance with a loss of pay for the suspension period.
In Tay Ninh Vietnam two U S helicopters were shot down and three more hit during a mercy airlift from the Bo Krut post near the Cambodia border. No casualties were reported as civilians and guards evacuate ahead of a withdrawal.
Washington AP reports that despite warnings since 1919 the public has largely ignored health risks of smoking. Domestic cigarette consumption rose from 436.4 billion in 1918 to 509 billion this year. A blue ribbon panel prepared by Surgeon General Luther L. Terry is expected to publish findings early in January.
Weather outlook for West Virginia through Monday calls for temperatures five to six degrees below normal. Northern highs around 44, lows 24. southern highs near 48, lows 30. Little day to day change with light snow accumulations averaging a quarter to half inch.
President Johnson urged AFL CIO and Business Council leaders to back tax cuts and civil rights in pursuit of more jobs. He set a goal of 75 million U S jobs, noting 79 million currently employed and pressing for an $11 billion tax cut as the main tool to cut unemployment. He spoke amid tariff talks and wide discussions on farm, civil rights, and African affairs, and honored a Secret Service volunteer.
Pope Paul VI announces the greatest reform in Catholic worship in 1,700 years. He calls for bishops to assume greater governance and reveals a papal pilgrimage to the Holy Land as a move toward church openness and unity. The council endorses vernacular language in Mass and sacraments and enacts press and media morality standards.
A 38-year-old Tazewell County coal miner, Sammy Young of North Tazewell, died at Bluefield Sanitarium after severe chest injuries from a mining accident at the Pocahontas fuel mine in Bishop. Details were incomplete at midnight as funeral arrangements were pending.
President Johnson urges labor and business leaders to back his tax and civil rights program, prioritizes job creation, and praises the Secret Service agent who shielded him in Dallas. The era’s key political shifts unfold as Churchill appears in Parliament and Pope Paul III signals major Catholic reforms. Legislative and local notes touch on Virginia park plans and school reopenings amid court rulings.
Dallas AP report notes contributions for police officer J D Tippit’s family exceed 125000 while Oswald’s mother reports just over 2000 in aid. FBI probes Kennedy assassination evidence as Ruby remains jailed, with court postponements and Secret Service actions described.
Senate Rules Committee announced closed hearings into Robert G. Baker and a vending machine business row that led to his resignation as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority. Friday’s session will probe whether he used official power to aid his business interests.
Italy swears in a four party cabinet led by Aldo Moro after months of talks. Pietro Nenni of the Socialists becomes deputy premier, joining a coalition with the Catholic Democrats and others to back NATO and economic planning.
Washington AP reports a House discharge petition strategy aims to move the civil rights bill from Chairman Howard W. Smith toward a floor vote. Leaders seek 218 signatures, with Democrats and White House backing. Republicans resist without hearings. action could come after Christmas, possibly January.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee announced 40 nursing care beds for elderly veterans will be added to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia. About $104000 will fund renovation and equipment for an existing building.
New York reports Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition. Gavel signal at 5:32 p.m. Salt Lake City and bars opened nationwide by 5:33 p.m. Liquor consumption has since averaged about 1.37 gallons per person last year, with pre prohibition figures higher. Prohibition lasted 13 years, 10 months, 18 days under the 18th Amendment.
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