Copenhaver Announces 96 GOP Governor Bid in West Virginia
Charleston mayor John T. Copenhaver launched his 1996 Republican bid for governor with a call for good government. He outlined a broad platform including higher teacher pay, free textbooks, stronger state police, and road and school funding, saying taxes should not be cut while needs grow. He predicted support from independent Democrats and labor, and noted he has not yet spoken with party officials about his campaign.
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John T. Copenhaver
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Rush D. Holt
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Marland
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Public Service Commission
Ao Far
Joe F. Burdett
Tho Hen
Secretary of State
West Virginia
Republican National
Politicos Urge Labor to Speak Out in Politics
At the New York AFL CIO convention Democratic Gov Averell Harriman and James P Mitchell urged organized labor to speak out in politics. Meany and Reuther had already pressed for greater labor political activity. Senator Goldwater and Senator Smith argue unions should not endorse presidential or congressional candidates. Eisenhower defended union political debate while noting minority views should be protected.
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Averell Harriman
New York
Eisenhower
James P. Mitchell
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George Meany
Walter Reuther
Apl-Cio
Washington
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House of Senate
Goldwater
Reuther
T Eisenhower
Brain Barrier Reported As High Speed Hazard
A Royal Air Force medical team reports a brain barrier hazard in high speed jet flying. Wing Commander H. P. Ruffell Smith says pilots crash when the brain cannot cope with simultaneous processing of many stimuli and flight conditions.
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London
Royal Air Force
H. P. Rutftell Smith
RAF
Americans Overseas Hire Household Help Abroad
An Associated Press survey across 10 European and Mediterranean countries shows American expatriates can hire servants for 25 to 30 dollars monthly. Costs vary. Spain and Egypt offer the lowest, Italy mid range, while Beliz a comparison hints at higher local standards. Servants often work long hours, with housing and meals provided and occasional medical costs or social security considerations.
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Associated Press
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Egypt
Italy
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Dulles Links Soviet Leaders to Goa India Row
Secretary of State Dulles accused Soviet Premier Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchev of trying to spark India to fight Portugal over Goa. He backed Portugal’s protest and said the remarks do not take sides, while Nehru called the Dulles Cunha statement significant.
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Burma
Afghanistan
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Asia
Nehru
Eisenhower plug draws attention to Gettysburg rug makers
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania President and Mrs Eisenhower promote rugs made by Bob Johnson, a World War II veteran blinded by a German mortar with four years in hospital. He and his wife Betty, both blind, now weave rugs after failed poultry efforts. Their loom attracted support through Beisenhower who buys and endorses their work.
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Texas Aircraft Firm Announces Navy Order
The Navy awarded Chance Vought Aircraft Inc. of Dallas a 100 million dollar order for F8U-1 Crusader jet fighters that have already flown faster than sound.
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The
Navy Toddy
Chance Vought Aircraft Inc
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Texas
Reverend Hobson Claimed By Death
The Rev. Jennings Wise Hobson D D rector emeritus of Christ Episcopal Church Bluefield died shortly before 2 30 p m yesterday in Bluefield Sanitarium at age 68 He served as rector of Christ Church for 33 years retiring in 1949 He also led the Church of the Heavenly Rest in Princeton and held a long parish career born August 15 1887 in Amherst Virginia he studied at William and Mary Virginia Military Institute and Virginia Theological Seminary He was ordained in 1914 and married Mary Louise Berkeley in 1913 Christ Church Bluefield established about 1890 burned Christmas Day 1919, with the current building ready in 1921 He had two stints as Princeton church rector 1918 1925 and 1929 1949.
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Church of the Heavenly Rest
Princeton
Amherst
John Cannon
Alice Petit Hobson
Ashland
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Bruton Parish
Bingham Military Academy
Mebane
N. C
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
St. Thomas Church
Abingdon
Mary Louise Berkeley
Philadelphia
Sibi
Christ Church
Virginia Toll Reaches 798 Amid Bus Truck Crash Tragedy
Virginia's road toll rose to 798 for the year as four people died in a crash on U S Route 1 near Troutville involving a bus and a poultry truck. The 51 year old Willie Hayth Sr of Springwood near Buchanan was among those killed along with three others. the bus carried 25 passengers and seven people were hurt.
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U.S. 1
Troutville
Washington
Roanoke
Willie Hayth Sr
Springwood
Buchanan
W. Firebaugh
Henrys. Yates
Courthouse Rd
Rt. 2
Chesterfield
L. Green
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Green
Gostocees
Shenandoah Memorial
State Weather Fluctuations Forecast Weekend Warmup
The Weather Bureau projects a brief warm spell through Thursday followed by colder conditions over the weekend. Temperatures statewide average two to six degrees below normal with highs near 37 in the north and 39 in the south. Snow is expected Thursday and Saturday with possible southern rain and total precipitation between a quarter and three quarters of an inch.
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Huntin
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Hammer Drops Floor Falls in Bankrupt Shoot Auction
Auctioneer J. H. Walton called sold and two hundred people leaped as the floor sank six feet into a basement in Burnley England during a store sale. Ambulances rushed victims to hospital with several treated for shock. No serious injuries reported.
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Burnley
England
J. H. Walton
Britain and Soviet Shift Control of Berlin Canal Traffic
Britain and the Soviet Union waive canal administration to Berlin with Britain noting the move is administrative and does not recognize East Germany. East German authorities will issue permits via Magdeburg, while Bonn and London retain responsibility for free barges under the 1949 Paris four power agreement. US Secretary Dulles also holds the Soviets responsible for rail and barge movement to Berlin.
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UN Security Council Seat Still Deadlocked
The Philippines and Yugoslavia battled through eight more ballots in the U N General Assembly in New York, ending another draw as the deadline nears. Assembly President Jose Maza warned of a nonstop session if needed and noted a grave situation. The United States backs the Philippines while Britain and the Soviet Union back Yugoslavia.
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Burma and Russia Back Red China on Formosa Claim
In Rangoon Burma and the Soviet Union issued a joint communique backing Red China's claim to Formosa. Premiers Bulganin and U Nu signed the statement as Soviet leaders concluded their Burma visit. The communique urged a universal ban on mass destruction weapons and the unification of Indochina and Korea.
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Burma
Russia
Honus Wagner Dies at 81 in Carnegie Home
Honus Wagner, legendary Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop, died in his sleep at his Carnegie residence at 81 after months of age related illness. Funeral set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. Tributes poured in from the baseball world, including Commissioner Ford Frick, praising his career over 17 seasons and his league records.
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Honus Wagner
Honus
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Wagner
Ford Frick
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GM Lengthens Dealer Franchises In Counter Move
General Motors extends dealer franchise agreements from one year to five, affecting 17 000 GM car and truck dealers. Senate hearings cited pressure to accept unwanted models and contracts canceled for sales shortfalls. The move aims to formalize long term relations while critics cite remaining inequities in contracts.
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General Motors
Senate
Harlow H. Curtice
Huge Manufacturing Corporation
Curtice
Antitrust and
Sen. O'Mahoney
Dwye
Frederick J. Bell
National Automobile Dealers Assn
O'Mahoney
Cur
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Man Reverses Camera Takes 24 Self Shots
Ott Wallis, a dairyman, went to a Poplar Bluff photo shop to reclaim film, insisting a mixup occurred. Clerks found the camera had been held backward, producing 24 self portraits of Wallis rather than shots of his heifers.
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Ott Wallis
Wallis
Manufacturing Trade Inventories Top 1954 Reaches High
The Commerce Department reports total inventories of manufacturing and trade establishments at 81.3 billion dollars on November 1, up five percent from a year earlier. Sales in October were about 14 percent higher than a year ago, keeping stock to sales ratios lower than last autumn.
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Washington
Com- Pei Department
Toay
Eisenhower Nears Defense Budget With No Major Change
In Gettysburg, President Eisenhower and top aides signaled a near final defense budget of about 341 billion dollars for the next fiscal year. Secretary Wilson noted no major changes expected. defense consumes roughly two thirds of federal spending, limiting tax cut prospects.
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Hughes
Mink Fur Robbery Targets TV Actress Kyle MacDonnell
In New York two armed men robbed actress Kyle MacDonnell of 6750 dollars in mink furs at her East Sixty first Street apartment. They gained entry with a fake delivery letter and bound her with bedsheet strips before leaving. MacDonnell, who rents the building’s lower units, commented that they might have chosen a working actress.
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Kyle MacDonnell
E. 51St St
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