Stevenson Tackles Cuba Rex on Alliance for Progress
UNITED NATIONS N Y AP Adlai E Stevenson accused Cuba of trying to wreck the Alliance for Progress to aid Communist subversion in Latin America He spoke in response to Cuban charges that the United States plans new aggression to topple Fidel Castro His remarks followed the Punta del Este OAS meeting which expelled Cuba and highlighted US commitments to the Alliance for Progress near 1 billion dollars for its first year
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Kennedy Campaigning Image Marks Tokyo Visit
U S Attorney General Robert F Kennedy toured Tokyo on his first full day abroad. He moved through the city with a motorcycle escort for over an hour, meeting with officials at the Justice Ministry and the Supreme Court. Kennedy promoted desegregation and U S policy while downplaying friction with Japanese figures, telling reporters the United States will not neglect Japan in economic policy.
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Asine
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Zentaro Kosaka
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West Virginia legislature ends coal pipeline bill fight
The West Virginia Legislature wrapped up a heated battle over a coal pipeline bill on page one. The State Welfare Department signed new Medical Assistance for the Aged agreements with hospitals and druggists reducing eligibility hurdles. Bluefield voters faced water rate increases due to a P and C ruling effective February 1, boosting annual costs for West Virginia Water Co. A daylight saving time measure failed in a Senate committee as Gov. Harrison pushed liquor and tobacco tax extensions totaling about 40 million dollars for the state.
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Indonesia Reconsiders Kennedy Visit After Embassy Attack
U S ally Gen Robert F Kennedy’s planned six day swing through Jakarta is under reconsideration after Monday’s mob assault on the U S Embassy. About 100 students stoned the building and two officials were injured by flying glass. Ambassador Howard P Jones protested to Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry as violence sparked talk of canceling the trip.
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White House Pickets Jailed For Violation
Washington police arrested nine anti nuclear test pickets in front of the White House after they refused to move 500 feet from the executive mansion.Capt. Raymond B. Pyles noted they remained as Congolese Premier Cyrilly Adoula, visiting President Kennedy, arrived for luncheon, despite warnings citing the district law.
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De Gaulle Hints Peace Talks Amid Algerian Crisis
Paris AP Charles de Gaulle vows peace with Algerian rebels while promising to crush rightist plots. He cites emergency powers, outlines aims for self determination and a provisional Algerian executive, as police seize seven leaders of the underground in Paris. Security surrounds the Elysee as protests and bombings ripple from Lille to Oran.
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Virginia to Draft 160 Men in April
RICHMOND Virginia has been ordered to draft 160 men for the army in April eight higher than the March quota of 152 State Selective Service Headquarters said Monday The national quota for April is 6 000 men.
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Kennedy and Glenn discuss space orbit aspects
In Washington AP John H. Glenn Jr met with President Kennedy for about 15 minutes, stressing scientific aims of his space orbit plan while reporters noted lighter personal details. Glenn described the morning as pleasant and planned to return to Cape Canaveral to prep for the next Mercury project date, possibly February 13 after prior postponements.
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American Plane Downed In Laos Conflict Deepens
In Laos a government leader's flying visit was cut by rebel shelling near Nam Tha as fighting widens. An American C46 transport was shot down east of Plaine des Jarres, killing two pilots and four Laotians aboard. The incident involved Air American crews delivering cargo for government forces and refugees amid a siege that could open routes to Burma and Thailand. Prince Boun Oum remained calm despite the attack and inspected Nam Tha before flying to Pak Beng on the Mekong River.
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Water rate hike hits 6000 customers in Bluefield WV
Public Services Commission approved new water rates affecting about 6,000 customers starting Feb 1. Rates apply to domestic, commercial, and industrial service with meters from three quarters to six inches. Booster service adds higher tier charges and minimum monthly fees.
West Virginia Senate backs sheriff term limit amendment
The West Virginia Senate approved a constitutional amendment to allow sheriffs to serve no more than one term, clearing the measure for the November ballot by 26 to 6. The chamber also moved budget conference actions and related fiscal measures as lawmakers race to adjourn.
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West Virginia to Clear Way for Coal Pipeline Plan
The House 55 to 27 and Senate 20 to 12 approved a bill allowing coal pipelines in West Virginia to seek eminent domain. A late Senate change requires intrastate activity for qualification, with House adjustments ensuring a PSC certificate and common carrier status. Major backers Consolidation Coal and Texas Eastern pressed for the slurry project amid rail and operator opposition.
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London Author Wins Bologna Trophy for Cuisine Books
London writer Andre Simon receives the Bologna Trophy in Italy for his internationally acclaimed cookbooks. The award honors culinary literature with a distinctive copper plate featuring enamelled gourmet scenes.
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