West Virginia seeks 7 to 11 million for welfare boost
Gov Barron asks Legislature in a special session to approve 7 to 11 million for welfare expansion and public works restructuring. The plan includes extending the extra 1 percent sales tax and dovetails ADC with the Emergency Employment Program, aiming to raise federal matching funds and state revenue.
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Revival Services Set At Northfork Church Of God
The Rev. Clema Fuson will guest evangelize at Northfork Church of God starting Monday through June 25. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. each night with no singing planned, said pastor Rev. G. Kiser.
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Eccles
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City quarrel over auditorium fuels luncheon dispute
The text attacks Carper as a trouble maker who would take the auditorium from the people, blaming him for stagnation at city hall and accusing him of lacking constructive ideas and duties as a city board member. It continues a page one discussion urging good people to aid the city.
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City Hall
Third District Race in Bluefield Dark Horse Voters
The Bluefield Third District contest lists seven candidates. Leland Carter promotes city needs and integrity while John Thomas Allen shows little interest. Fred Mattox lacks political experience though respected. Charles Ferguson, a veteran railroad engineer, has limited support. Ossie Perdue, once defeated, led Citizens for Better Government and clashed with the board, known for his controversial white paper. S. C. McKinney and Angelo Monaco are urged for office with favorable impressions and potential to serve with distinction.
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Carter Tile and Specialty Company
Bluefield
John Thomas Allen
N&w
Fred Mattox
Charles Ferguson
Ossie Perdue
Citizens For Better Government
Lester Carper
City Hall
Fourth District Election Voters Decide Among Three Men
In the fourth district East End voters choose among Woodrow Wilson a longtime Matz Hotel manager, C. J. Lester a railroad dispatcher previously allied with Citizens for Better Government, Tanner who defeated Lester four years ago, and Bill Duff a self employed candidate seeking experience and a chance at nomination.
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Matz
C. J. Lester
Citizens For Better Government
Tanner
Bill Duff
Fifth District North Side race in Bluefield features three candidates
In Bluefield's fifth district, Thomas Witcher a new entrant and NAACP member faces Z D Sisson a former rival and anti business stance and Henry Goforth a veteran incumbent who runs a Midway grocery. The brief notes Witcher newcomer status, Sisson's pro business critique, and Goforth's established record.
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Thomas Witcher
NAACP
Z. D. Sisson
YMCA
Roanoke Street
Citizens For Better Government
Sisson
Henry Goforth
Sav ings Account Promises 10 Bonus Days Each Month
A bank advertisement states you get 10 bonus days each month on your Savings Account as the month earns interest for the full period. THE FLAT Member FDIC.
Solons Consider Extending Sales Tax in Special Session
Charleston AP report says Gov Barron faces a legislature not fully aligned as he seeks to extend the temporary sales tax increase beyond August 31 to end of the fiscal year June 30. Barron aims to link federal funds to a state welfare and unemployment program.
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EEP
Department of Public Assistance
Department of Welfare
Senate
Howard Carson
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Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
The Associated Press reports humid conditions with mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms on Sunday and likely Monday. Temperatures reach the 80s in some areas, with parts of West Virginia and Virginia showing highs from 78 to 88.
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Mississippi
West Virginia
Virginia
Guard Troop Wins Trophy at West Virginia Maneuvers
Guard Troop C, 150th Armored Cavalry of Beckley earned the Eisenhower trophy as top unit during summer maneuvers at Camp Pickett Virginia. Gov. Barron presented awards to 5,000 guardsmen as Captain Frank Rodriguez led the unit in the Governor's Day Review.
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150Th Armored Calvary
Beckley
West Virginia
Century Foods Stores Sold to Loblaw Inc merger approved
Stockholders of Century Food Markets, Inc. approved Saturday the sale of its 39 food stores to Loblaw, Inc. of Buffalo. The merger becomes effective Monday. Details of the stock exchange were not released. Century Foods stores operate in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Loblaw runs about 250 stores across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Century Foods
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West Virginia
Obituary notices Biennial deaths of Lowe and others in Va
Nancy Monroe Lowe 65 dies of heart attack at home in Virginia with wife Ida and children Paul Rickey Pauline Carol Sue. Burial in Allen Cemetery with Grundy arrangements. Also memorial for Karen Sue Justice and Irene Hicks Tinsley with services in Stacy and Galesburg. Georgia Guyton and Mary Rose Reed noted with funeral plans pending at local homes.
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Kansas City
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Pauline Step
Flint, Mich
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George Lowe
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Kelso
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Grundy
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Kenneth Justice
Stacy
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
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Fenn
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Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
Richlands
Virginia Funeral Home
Grundy, Va
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Galesburg
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Mary Rose Reed
Powhatan
Bennett Funeral Home
Northfork
Funeral service for Robert Lee Helms in Bluefield
Robert Lee Helms of Bluefield Tazewell Road will be laid to rest Sunday at 2 p m at Ebenezer Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Tickle officiating. Burial follows at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Pat French Dan Slade John Summers Garland Ruble Eddie Wendele Blake Jones Earl Scott and Glenn Perry. Women’s Missionary Union members will carry flowers. Body moves from Wagner Funeral Home Bluefield to the church an hour before the service.
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Bluefield- Tazewell Road
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Maple Hill Cemetery
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Dan Slade
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Garland Ruble
Eddie Wendele
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Earl Scott
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Women’s Missionary Union
Wagner Funeral Home
Bluefield
Tanganyika Set for Dec 28 Full Independence
Tanganyika was a British administered League of Nations mandate until 1946 when it became a United Nations trust territory. The country won internal self rule on May 1 and will gain full independence on December 28.
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Britain
League of Nations
United Nations Trust
Hopes Rise for Confab on Laos
In Geneva the stalled 14 nations Laos conference shows fresh optimism. Harriman reports progress toward a Laos peace with the Soviet Union as truce teams push for cease-fire enforcement and both sides seek face-saving arrangements.
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Geneva
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W. Averell Harriman
Soviet Union
Harriman
Andrei A. Gromyko
Phoumi Nosavan
Padong
Xieng Khouang
Semimetal Switches Promise Faster Computing
Researchers note switches made from semimetals like antimony and bismuth are in the study phase and expected to operate much faster than conventional transistors in computing.
New Faces In GOP Strategy
Rep. William E. Miller moves to rope in younger Republicans for leadership roles and weekly TV showcases dubbed Ev and Charlie. The plan targets fresh voices from both wings to present a more vigorous party ahead of 1964 campaigns. Eisenhower backs youth, with NBC and CBS planning future TV appearances featuring Miller and other potential nominees.
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Michelangelo Dome at St Peter's Crowned by Bernini Baldachin
The dome designed by Michelangelo rises 435 feet above the St. Peter's altar. The baldachin over the altar stands 9 and a half feet high, a bronze canopy supported by four spiraling columns.
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Michelangelo
St. Peter's Cathedral
Bernini
Richlands Fair Exhibit Promises Interest and Education
At the Richlands Fair Alfred Land showcases an engaging exhibit described as interesting and educational, inviting visitors to learn through his display.
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Alfred Land
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