Institutions overhaul proposed by West Virginia official
Commissioner Chauncey Browning Jr. urged a 10 year plan to modernize West Virginia public institutions, shifting funds from maintenance to improvements. He recommended consolidating Pinecrest TB Sanitarium with Hopemont and adding a southern forestry camp to relieve overcrowding. WVU President Miller sought a 14.6 million operating budget for 1965 66 to boost programs and faculty.
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Public Institutions
Chauncey Browning Jr
Browning
Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Pinecrest Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Beckley
Hopemont Sanitarium
Terra Alta
Pinecrest
Hopemont
Davis
Dora Parks
West Virginia Library Commission
Capitol
WVU
West Virginia University
Paul A. Miller
Northeast Storm Leaves Thousands in Cold and Darkness
A powerful ice and snow storm grips the Northeast with frigid temperatures and travel hazards. New England reports up to 10 inches of snow and thousands without power, as New York and Massachusetts face outages, school closures, and emergency centers. Governor Rockefeller tours the affected Seneca area as crews work to restore electricity.
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Boston
New England
New York State
Schenectady
Owls Head
N.Y
Watertown
Massena
Plattsburg
Glens Falls
Poughkeepsie
Albany
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senectady
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Old Town
Maine
Troy
Saratoga Springs
Gloversville
Gromyko Urges UN Strengthening as Peacekeeper
In a General Assembly speech, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko called for a stronger United Nations role in maintaining peace while denouncing U S policies in Western Europe Asia and Africa as threats to world peace. U S delegate Adlai Stevenson labeled the speech harsh cold war talk indicating Moscow’s aims remain unchanged.
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United Nations, N. Y
Andrei Gromyko
United Nations
U.S
Europe
Asia
Africa
Gromyko
General Assembly
Moscow
U.N
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Soviet Union
Johnson Wilson White House nuclear talks set guidelines
President Johnson and Prime Minister Wilson opened a two day White House conference to shape possible NATO nuclear policy. They discussed broader Western alliance problems and world issues including Southeast Asia, with no blueprint expected, while Gromyko at the UN attacked Multilateral Nuclear Force and urged disarmament, signaling a cautious but hopeful path to future negotiations.
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Washington
Johnson
Harold Wilson
United States
Britain
NATO
Western Alliance
Briain
Southeast Asia
Wilson
West Germany
France
U.S
Andrei Gromyko
United Nations
Gromyko
Soviet Union
State Department
Moscow
White House
Free World
Virginia Plans Three New State Parks Over Six Years
The Virginia State Department of Conservation and Economic Development proposed a six year capital outlay of 4.41 million dollars to build three new state parks. Sites include Mt. Rogers in Southwest Virginia Smith Mountain near Roanoke and the Dismal Swamp in Tidewater. The plan staggers development over three biennia with stages every two years. The department cites rising tourism from other states to justify the project.
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Richmond, Va
State Department of Conservation and Economic Development
State Budget Office
Mt. Rogers
Virginia
Smith Mountain
Roanoke
Tidewater
Conservation Department
Escapees Captured at Virginia Church Barricade
Two men escaped from a work gang between Kenbridge and Victoria were found hiding under bushes by Kenbridge Christian Church in Kenbridge. Franklin Creeder, 20, of Norton, and Edward Lee McFarlane, 25, of Bluefield West Virginia, were identified and arrested.
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Kenbridge, Va
Kenbridge
Victoria
Majorities Pick Their Officers In West Virginia Legislature
Democratic majorities chose presiding officers for the new West Virginia Legislature. Sen. Howard W. Carson won a third term as Senate president, while Del. H. Laban White Jr. was chosen House speaker unopposed. White’s selection followed Gov elect Hulett Smith’s backing. Carson defeated Clarence E. Martin Jr. Carson’s 21 46 Senate tally reflected private caucus votes. White will replace Julius W. Singleton Jr. as House speaker after Singleton failed to win the governor race. Senior clerks and sergeants at arms were re elected to their posts. No committee chair appointments were announced, though White is expected to name Earl M. Vickers majority leader and Ivor F. Boiarsky to continue Finance chair.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Howard W. Carson
Senate
del. H. Laban White Jr
House
White
Clarksburg
Hulett Smith
Carson
Fayetteville
Clarence E. Martin Jr
Martinsburg
House Judiciary Committee
Will
Julius W. Singleton Jr
Morgantown
Singleton
J. Howard Myers
C. A. Blankenship
Pineville
John E. Howell
Don Yoak
Spencer
Guy Douglas
Lookout
Ben
Del
Earl M. Vickers
Montgomery
del. Ivor F. Boiarsky
del. J. E
Ned) Watson
Fairmont
del. Laban White Jr
House of Delegates
Ivor Boiinsky
Earl Vickers
Farm Bureau weighing plan to buy controlling food chain
The American Farm Bureau Federation debates acquiring a large national food chain to improve farmer bargaining power. Ohio pushes for study and a six month decision, weighing legality of producers becoming retailers and impact on prices, grades, and quantities.
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Philadelphia
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Big Farm Organization
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Platform Committee
Charles B. Shuman
Federation
Ohio
Plane Search Continues for Missing Navy Fliers
A Navy F4B Phantom and a Coast Guard cutter scoured a 35 mile area east of Virginia Beach for Lt. (J.G.) Robert L. Carter and Lt. (j.g.) James L. McDonald who disappeared during an intercept practice with four other jets. No radio distress was received.
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Virginia Beach
Navy
Coast Guard
J.G
Robert L. Carter
Antioch
Calif
James L. McDonald
Grantsville
W.va
Oceana Naval Air Station
Hung Jury In Robbery Trial Of Mrs Bell
A Mercer County court bench trial ended in a hung jury after nine jurors deadlocked seven hours on armed robbery and grand larceny charges tied to a $32,000 cash stash. Prosecutors expect a retrial in January with three co defendants involved.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Howard M. Jarrett
W. C. Bivens Jr
Pearlie Blankenship
Charlotte
N. C
Anthony Shire
Washington
Bell
Shiro
Dickie
Angel Adams
Buena Vista
Burch and Goldwater Endorse GOP Policy Statement
Dean Burch said he and Sen. Barry Goldwater could endorse a policy statement issued by Republican governors calling for a reshaped national party. The governors' gesture was seen as pressure on Burch, who is backed by Goldwater, amid GOP leadership struggles after the November defeat. Governor George Romney noted the issue rests with the national committee, offering no further comment.
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Washington
Dean Burch
Republican National Committee
Barry Goldwater
Burch
National Committee
Goldwater
John Grenier
GOP
Michigan
George Romney
Tree Campaign Reaches Quarter Way Toward Holiday Goal
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree fund drive has crossed 25 percent with $1 003 92 raised toward a $4 000 goal. With 16 days left before the Ramsey Auditorium party for 1 500 to 2 000 underprivileged children, organizers seek $3 000 more to meet the target. Local supporters anticipate early contributions to ensure toys for the children.
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Bluefield
Ramsey Auditorium
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