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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1966

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Assailant Shoots Rabbi Then Turns Gun On Self in Detroit

Rabbi Adler a noted Detroit clergyman and United Auto Workers Public Review Board chair, was shot in the head and arm and rushed to Sinai Hospital after an attack at the synagogue. Richard Wishnetsky, 23, a former University of Michigan student, also received emergency surgery at Detroit General. Witnesses described panic as congregants fled while aid was rendered.

Rabbi Self Detroit Rabbi Adler United Auto Workers Public Review Board Richard Wishnetsky Sinai Hospital Harvey Gass Detroit General Hospital Jonathon Rose Wishnetsky University of Michigan Terry Ann Louis Berry

Draft Chief Urges Relaxed Draft Rules for Rejected

Lt Gen Lewis Hershey calls for broader induction of 1Y classified youths rejected for moral and physical reasons. He notes potential to expand acceptable manpower and questions Johnson’s 160000 annual induction target as optimistic. He backs easing mental standards for high school graduates and probes use of minor offenses in determining fitness.

Washington Armed Forces Lewis B. Hershey Hershey Johnson WTOP

Virginia road deaths rise to 63 with two new fatalities

Virginia's highway death toll climbed to 63 for the year after two more fatalities were reported. Howard Britt, 38, of Petersburg, died in a Richmond hospital after his car crashed into a gas pump on U S 301 near Petersburg. he was thrown from the vehicle. William Francis McMahon, 62, of Norfolk, was killed when struck by a car while crossing Shoe Drive in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Virginia Beach William Francis McMahon Norfolk Shoe Drive

Pickett County Offers Clinic To Attract Doctor

Pickett County Tennessee with 4 491 residents on the Kentucky line plans a clinic valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The offer includes six months free rent for office space and living quarters. No doctors have accepted yet.

Byrdstown Tenn Pickett County Kentucky Ralph Keiserling Pickett County Bank and Trust Co

Liberal Hat Donned By Legislature

The 1966 West Virginia legislature passes minimum wage and birth control bills in a 30 day session. The wage measure sets a $1 minimum with time and a half after 48 hours. the birth control bill creates local clinics under a Health Department division with free services for the indigent and allows counties and individuals to opt in or out. Also approved is a $199.1 million general revenue budget with funds for higher education and mental health, and five constitutional amendments for November ballot.

Charleston State Health Department Board of Public Works

Virginias 9th District Nominates Pat Jennings for Seventh Term

Abingdon Virginia AP Democrats in Virginia 9th District renominated Rep W Pat Jennings for a seventh term by unanimous vote and urged him to enter the U S Senate race in the July primary Jennings accepted renomination and said he must test the senatorial waters and determine if his ship may sail or sink He noted Virginians have no vote on Byrd Jr vacancy and cited Virginia constitutional limits on hereditary offices with a decision expected in mid March

Abingdon Democrats Virginia W. Pat Jennings U. S. Senate Jennings Harry F. Byrd Jr U. S Harry F. Byrd Sr Byrd Jr Albertis S. Harrison Jr

Princetonian Dies In Two Car Crash

A report from Saigon notes a Viet Cong base camp abandoned after Eagle's Claw by U.S. air cavalry yielded 34 recoilless rifles and other arms. U.S. forces killed 45 Viet Cong, captured eight, and described heavy contact as part of the Bong Son area sweep. Casualties among U.S. troops were light.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Hal G. Moore 1St Cavalry Division Bong Son U S An Lao Kien Binh Quang Ngai Hue Guam Quang Nam Province North Viet Nam U.S. Navy Air Force Dien Bien Phu Hanoi Vinh Than Hoa

Russian A-Subs Are On Increase

Washington reports rising detections of nuclear powered Soviet submarines as U S Navy boosts antisubmarine warfare. The clip describes tape analysis, submarine speeds, and the vast Soviet fleet while noting American defense plans including 10 destroyer escorts and five more atomic submarines.

Washington Kremline U.S Johnson Congress Hunterkiller Navy Russia

Liberal Democrats Speculate Johnson May Not Run Again

In Washington Democratic liberals in Congress speculate President Johnson may not seek a second term in 1966. They argue ongoing Vietnam war concerns and voter disillusionment could boost Republican gains and jeopardize Johnson's ability to win Congress.

Johnson Washington Congress Theodore Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Msg Johnson Soa UN- Seracey Pennee

Photographer Ker mit Yoho Killed in Viet Nam

MOUNDSVILLE AP Ker mit Yoho 20 son of Geraki Yoho of Moundsville died in action in Viet Nam He was an Army Special Force photographer His death was confirmed to his father by the Defense Department.

Moundsville Kermit Yoho Geraki Yoho Viet Nam Yoho Defense Department

Plane Missing Near Nuclear Crash Site

A US Air Force C-124 heavy transport with eight crewmen aboard disappeared early Sunday near the site of the January 17 nuclear bomb crash in southern Spain. The aircraft was on a support mission connected to the search for the missing bomb.

Madrid Spain U.S

Mercer County Man Dies In Rt. 460 Crash Near Princeton

A 5 year old Mercer County man Jasper J. French of Princeton died at Bluefield Sanitarium after a two car collision on the Bluefield Princeton Road. Jess R. Shelly 25 of Cherry Street was seriously injured. Autopsy ruled French death due to injuries from the mishap and heart attack was ruled out. Shelly remained in critical condition with head chest and possible internal injuries. Authorities plan to interview an eyewitness and continue investigation. French a Norfolk and Western Railway machinist was a Kee Street Methodist Church member and survived by wife two daughters one son five grandchildren three sisters and three brothers. Body to Memorial Funeral Directory Princeton. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Mercer County Jasper J. French Princeton Bluefield Sanitarium Bluefield Jess R. Shelly Cherry Street French Shelly Dan Shade Mercer Count Health Center Shade Bland County James M Virginia Robertson French Norfolk and Western Railway Kee Street Methodist Church Nellie Neal French R. T. Lloyd J. B. Hughes Keystone Jack French Jr H. H. McGaughey B. F. Kirtney Chattaroy John R. Morgan Theodore French E. M. French Richmond, Va B. I. French Clarksville

Poll Tax Constitutionality Will Be Tested Tuesday

Virginia's 64 year old poll tax faces a constitutional test next Tuesday in a special three judge federal court in Richmond. The U S Justice Department argues the tax discriminates against Black voters and the poor while the state defends it as constitutional for state and local elections and not a denial of fundamental rights. The court, led by Judge Albert V Bryan, will hear oral arguments from both sides with no immediate decision expected.

Richmond Virginia Federal District Court U. S. Department of Justice U. S Albert V. Bryan U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Bryan John D. Butaner Jr Thomas J. Michie Charlottesville Justice Department

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