Fire damages Surface Banana Co. warehouse at Bluewell
A morning fire at the Surface Banana Co. warehouse in Bluewell caused about 30000 in damage to the shop and storage areas. Employee Frazier Compton suffered minor burns while another worker Herbert Widen helped extinguish the flames. Fire crews from Bluewell and Bramwell contained the blaze before noon.
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Surface Banana Co
Bluewell
Frazier Compton
Herbert Widen
F. FE. Surface
Compton
Widen
Surface
Bramwell
Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
Bramwell Voluntary Fire Department
Theodor Heuss Dead At Age 79
Theodor Heuss, first president of West Germany, dies aged 79 after a long illness and complications from gangrene. The liberal statesman, known as Pa pa Heuss, served as president from 1949 to 1959 and remained active in travel and public life, including a 1958 visit to the United States.
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Theodor Heuss
Stuttgart
Germany
Hess
Heuss
West Germany
Federal Assembly
Berlin
Papa Heuss
Virginian Beaten To Death In Texas
A Danville Virginia man named George Washington Willis about 60 was found beaten to death in Waco Texas. Justice of the peace Joe Johnson returned a verdict of homicide based on an autopsy showing blows to the head.
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Waco, Tex
George Washington Willis
Danville
Justice of the Peace
Joe Johnson
Community Christmas Tree funds near goal as deadline nears
Contributions to the Community Christmas Tree Association reach 41,174 with 11 days left before the 2,000 needy Bluefield children benefit. Donations pour in from individuals and groups including Y-Teens, banks, and families, urging more gifts to reach the target.
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Community Christmas Tree Association
McNamara orders major base closures in economy push
Secretary of Defense McNamara orders closing 26 U.S. bases and seven overseas as part of austerity. The White House says Johnson administration will temper federal spending plans, delaying nonurgent programs while pursuing efficiency.
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United States
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Johnson
White House
Taft says he would run with Goldwater if asked
Rep. Robert Taft Jr. told reporters he would be happy to run for the Senate on the same ticket as Barry Goldwater. He had announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination last Friday in Cleveland and disputed earlier reporting misquoting him about a Goldwater ticket affecting his Ohio campaign.
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Washington
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Senate
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Taft
Cleveland
Goldwater
Sen
Stephen M. Young
Associated Press
White House
Nelson
Sinatra
FBI
Luxiious
Public Works Bill Sent to President After Key Vote
Congress approved and sent to President Johnson a $4.4 billion public works bill with $3 million for assistance in distressed areas. The measure includes $90 million for the public works acceleration program and funds for Army Engineer projects and water resources, with West Virginia representatives voting for the bill.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Senate
West Virginia
House - Senate
Army Engineer
Reclamation Bureau
Survivors of Miners Seek Damages in Mine Explosion
Survivors of 30 coal miners killed in the Robena mine explosion filed damage suits against U.S. Steel Corp. and 27 firm officials and employees seeking more than 300000 dollars.
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Waynesburg, Pa
Robena
U.S. Steel Corp
Blizzard Strikes Midlands and East With Snow and Ice
A fast moving blizzard from the Northern Plains to the Midwest plus a companion storm blanketed the East with heavy snow or ice. Subzero cold spreads from the Great Plains toward New England as travel and sports events suffer. Deaths tallied across several states as speed limits drop and visibility plummets in heavy wind driven snow.
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Associated Press
Plains
Midwest
Great Plains
New England
Illinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
Michigan
Jersey Turnpike
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Minot
New York State
Ohio Valley
FBI raids Canoga Park in Sinatra Jr kidnap probe
FBI agents searched a Canoga Park Canoga Park home removing cartons and a box as part of the Sinatra Jr kidnapping investigation. They declined to confirm whether the activity ties to the ransom case while residents were questioned and witnesses watched.
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Hollywood
FBI
San Fernando Valley
Frank Sinatra Jr
Canoga Park
John Nelson
Skeleton torso case tees up bloody sacks clue
Wyoming County sheriff said two blood stained white feed sacks found on Bolt Mountain near the Wyoming Raleigh County line are being tested for identification at the state laboratory. A bloodstained table cloth and human blood type zero positive were also reported as potential links to a past Fayette County torso case. The 35 year old white male, about 170 pounds, was found dismembered near a highway and left on a curve to be seen by motorists, mirroring a 1962 Fayette County murder.
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Wyoming County
State Rt. 16
Pineville
Lelan Phillips
Bolt Mountain
Wyoming
Raleigh
State Laboratory
Charleston
Philips
Fayette County
U. S. 60
Hawk's Nest State Park
Michael Rogers
Oak Hill
Phillips
Cedar Bluff Secures $87,250 Sewer Grant
Congressman W. Pat Jennings announced a federal grant of 87250 dollars to Cedar Bluff Virginia for an interceptor sewer line under the Accelerated Public Works Program. Ray Moore Tazewell County clerk cited the funding and project scope during the Cedar Bluff visit.
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Cedar Bluff
W. Pat Jennings
Jennings
Ray Moore
Tazewell County
House Approves Education Bill Amid Spending Cuts
The House passed by voice vote a bill to expand job training for school dropouts and illiterates as part of Kennedy’s civil rights program. The measure, tied to the Manpower Development and Training Act, faces Senate changes and potential reconciliation, with funding trimmed from 903 million to 527 million over three years.
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Washington
House
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Senate
Adam C. Powell
D-N.y
Education and Labor Committee
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Taft
NASA Delays Shot of 5th Saturn Craft
NASA postponed Thursday the launch of the fifth Saturn I space vehicle due to technical difficulties. The rocket, the most powerful and instrumented US rocket, was to lift off December 18.
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NASA
Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Proposals Considered to Fill Vice Presidency in Vacant Office
Three constitutional amendments were offered to keep the vice presidency filled. Javits and Gary proposed direct congressional selection or cabinet appointment to serve the unexpired term, while Bayh suggested a House Senate confirmation system. None could affect the current vacancy until after ratification.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Javits
House
Senate
Cutbacks Hit Military Bases Across U S and Abroad
Washington reports the administration closes or trims 2 bases at home and overseas. Critics call it an economy move while officials cite job costs and savings. Representative Hebert defends cuts, Governor Faubus warns against spending saved elsewhere.
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Washington
Edward F. Hebert
D-La
House
Armed Services
Camp
Leroy Johnson
Army Overseas Suply Agency
New Orleans
Orval E. Faubus
Arkansas
Ft. Charfie
Faubus
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