Body of Missing 13 Year-Old Recovered in River
The body of Danny Honer a 13 year old Exeter boy who disappeared Friday while fishing was recovered in shallow Powell River at Big Stone Gap Virginia Sunday. Rescue teams had been dragging the river since Friday night and found the body about 1000 yards from the last sighting.
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Man's Body Found In Greenbrier River Near Hinton
The swollen body of Clifford Wickline was found Sunday floating in the Greenbrier River about a half mile downstream from where he went in a week earlier. Wickline, picked up Saturday night at his mother's home in Peace Springs after a neighbor swore out a drunkenness warrant, broke away as constable Jesse Romanello tried to take him to the county jail and disappeared into darkness. A shoe was found. neighbors searched by boat and found the body lodged against eight willow bushes about 10 miles east of Hinton. Wickline was about 30 years old.
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Kennedy predicts over 60 votes in early convention balloting
Senator John F. Kennedy said on Sunday he expects over 60 votes in the early Los Angeles balloting for the Democratic National Convention. He noted gaining strength in the past week, citing shifts from New Mexico to Lyndon Johnson and Colorado to others, and expressed confidence no other candidate shows added strength.
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FAA suspends Capital Airlines captain over Charleston DC3 wreck
The FAA suspended Captain Merle Walker Black of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, for 30 days effective June 13, while he may act as co pilot. Under his supervision the DC3 landed poorly at Kanawha Airport Charleston West Virginia from Pittsburgh causing a loss of control and runway excursion.
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Pineville Man Improves After Mining Accident Burns
Pineville resident Charlie Stone showed improvement at Bluefield Sanitarium after suffering third degree burns in a May 27 pump explosion at Pocahontas Fuel Company Itmann operation. He was working on a pump when it exploded causing the injuries.
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Goldwater Not Running For VP
Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona says he is not running for vice president. He notes supporters push the idea but he prefers the Senate and believes he cannot secure the nomination. He speaks of a conservative drift in the GOP and hopes to influence the party by 1964.
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United States
McDowell Shooting Victim Improves In Welch Hospital
A McDowell County man identified as Johnny Blevins remained in critical condition after a Saturday stomach wound from a police service revolver shot. He underwent surgery and showed improvement Sunday night at Grace Hospital in Welch. Officer James Richard Stinson, a former Kentucky deputy sheriff, says the shooting was accidental and no charges were filed as investigators continue.
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Garrisons Reinforced Opposite Of Formosa
Chinese Communist forces have reinforced garrisons opposite Formosa with tanks over the past three days, the China News reported. A curfew was imposed to obscure movements, raising fears of an attack on Nationalist island outposts as Eisenhower’s June visit approaches Formosa.
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Weather Overview West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia remains mostly cloudy and cooler with highs in the 70s and a few showers in the south. Virginia sees cloudy skies with showers and cooler conditions, scattered thunderstorms in the south, highs near 76 in the north and around 0 in the south. Tuesday turns mostly cloudy and cooler across both states.
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Vanderbilt Heiress Nanette Wallace to Await Marriage Decision
Vanderbilt matriarch Patricia Murphy Wallace Vanderbilt says her daughter Nanette Wallace and Army specialist Wiley Lockamy should wait before marriage. Nanette vanished May 28 from Cannes while with her mother and surfaced at Bitburg, where she and Lockamy announced plans to marry. Nanette met Lockamy on the Riviera and is linked to the Bitburg air base ordnance detachment.
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Princeton Man To State DAY Post Name Princeton Man To State DAY Post
PARKERSBURG AP The Disabled American Veterans state convention ended Sunday with Robert Elmore of Beckley elected the new state commander The Beckleyan succeeded Paul Elliott of Parkersburg Other officers chosen include Leonard Wamsley Walker Wood County senior vice commander Mrs Elaine Thomas Fairmont first junior vice commander Walter Zenowitez Huntington second junior vice commander S W Harvey Princeton third junior vice commander Basil Sweeney Beckley treasurer C G White Buckhannon 4th District national committee alternate Wilson F Baker Harrisville chaplain Leroy A Wires Mason City sergeant at arms
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Fairmont
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Huntington
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Princeton
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C. G. White
Buckhannon
Wilson F. Baker
Harrisville
Leroy A. Wires
Mason City
Diefenbaker calls NATO top-level meeting over Soviet tactics
Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker urged a NATO heads of state meeting to reassess Khrushchev's carrot and stick approach. He advocated broader Western consultation to present a united front and cautioned against a premature summit while renewing support for open skies inspections.
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Stabbings Leave Two Men Hospit alized in Marion
Two Marion area men remained in satisfactory condition at Lee Memorial Hospital after separate stabbings Saturday and Sunday. Oscar Ellison is jailed on felonious assault charges for stabbing John Harris Jr. Harris was treated for a punctured lung and left side wound. A witness placed Richard Roberts at the scene of a self-inflicted wound.
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Lee Memorial Hospital
Oscar William Ellison
Route 1
Smyth County
John Harris, Jr
Chattam Hill
Richard Levi Roberts
Sugar Grove
Ellison
Harris
Roy Snead
Ralph White
Wylie
Ross Verlander
Roberts
Heavy Rain Delays Transcontinent Hike
Dr Barbara Moore, a British physician, began a transcontinental hike near Boonville Missouri at 4 am but had to retreat to her motel as heavy rain slowed her advance. By 6 am the rain stopped and she resumed from six miles east of Boonville.
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Eisenhower Urges Talent in Government at Notre Dame
President Eisenhower spoke at Notre Dame urging more talented Americans in public service. He cautioned against political fear and called for a four year cap on nonpublic service stints, warning against divesting assets to hold office while stressing private sector vitality and limited government meddling.
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Wyoming Man Still Serious After Wreck
Roger Downard twenty five of Wyoming County remains in serious condition at Stevens Clinic in Welch after a one car accident last Tuesday. He reportedly lost control and his vehicle left the highway between Pineville and Wyoming during the early morning hours. The wreck left him with a broken back a fractured skull and other injuries.
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Stevens Clinic
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Manila Preparations for Eisenhower Visit Under Review
AP dispatch reports White House press secretary James C. Hagerty arrived in Manila to inspect arrangements for President Eisenhower's Philippine visit starting June 14. He said the advance party would proceed to Taipei on Wednesday.
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Deaths and Funerals in Jaeger and Mercer County
Noah Cline 76 of Jaeger dies after a long illness at home. Survivors include wife Hazel and daughter Oscar Cline. funeral at Church of the Living God, burial in Roberts Cemetery. Wiley Altizer 71 of Jewell Ridge dies at home. survived by wife Fannie and two sons. arrangements incomplete. Howard Hugh Johnston 82 of Princeton dies after three year illness. services set for 2 pm Tuesday at George W. Seaver Memorial in Princeton. burial Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Mary Elimbeth Brooks 82 of Saltville dies. survivors include three daughters, three sons and many grandchildren. funeral Tuesday at McCready Methodist Church. Frank G. Goodwill 1032 Palm Avenue Roanoke dies. services Monday at Oakeys Funeral Home with burial in Roanoke.
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Richlands
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Short Gap
Henley Altizler
Bluefield
John Altizer
Davy
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Gallipolis
Farmer Funeral Home
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Oakvale Road
Princeton
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Princeton Moose Lodge
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Elkton
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Saltvile
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North Holston
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Baltimore
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Glade Spring
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Oakeys Funeral Home
Funeral for Louie Berta in Kyle
Louie Berta 85 of Kyle dies and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home Northfork with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Bluefield Jaycees to Convene Special Meeting
Bluefield Jaycees president Fred A. Welcker has scheduled a special meeting for Monday at 6 39 p m The Civic Affairs Committee will present the program attendees will discuss civic projects and potential community initiatives.
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Dairy Princess Contest Chosen Tonight in West Virginia
Ten area contestants vie at the West Virginia Hotel at 6 30 p m for the Southern West Virginia Dairy Princess title. The winner advances to state competition June 27 28 in Bluefield with eight districts. Finalist prizes include a 500 wardrobe and trips. national winner gets a 1000 scholarship and wardrobe.
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Joyce Lytton
Princeton
Betty Ingram
Oakvale
Anne Kennedy
Paynesville
Rose Marie Long
Union
Josephine Garcia
Forest Hill
Nancy Rowland
Barbara Honaker
Spanishburg
Lottie Cooke
Camp Creek
Roxie Atwood
Beeson
Esther Lilly
Bluefield
American Dairy Association
Morton Alters Campaign Staff Hard-hitting GOP push
Republican National Chairman Thruston B. Morton announced staff reshuffles for a intensified campaign. L Richard Guylay becomes director of public relations Hal E Short is executive assistant to Morton and chief of staff Albert B Hermann moves to campaign director with the executive director post abolished and management shifted to the chairman.
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Thruston B. Morton
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Short
West Coast
Pineville Fire Destroys Chevrolet Firm on Main Street
Fire at the Pine Chevrolet Company in Pineville caused over $12,000 in damages and gutted the brick building. The blaze started in the ceiling and spread rapidly, destroying offices showroom and storage areas. A convertible in the showroom was extensively damaged as nearby restaurant staff spotted the flames around 12 30 a m, with some losses covered by insurance.
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Pineville
Bill Lewis
Lewis
Castro Plans Longer Vacations and Jobs Drive in Cuba
Fidel Castro announced a government study to lengthen paid vacations to 20 days every seven months and to hire an extra worker for every five on payrolls during summer to create about 21,000 jobs. He spoke to the commerce workers union as Cuba faces high unemployment and a fragile economy.
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Fidel Castro
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United States
New Word War Moves By China Quietly Plays On
Hong Kong press runs a psychological campaign against Nationalist leaders on Formosa. Ta Kung Pao shows Chu Hung yi and Lou Liang ching as relatives of officials, claimed to be working in mainland China.
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China and Guinea Agree on Cultural Exchange Plan
AP report says China and Guinea signed a cultural cooperation program for 1960. China will accept Guinea students with scholarships and will host a Guinea soccer tour and dance troupe.
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