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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

3

Kennedy Misses Church as Back Improves in Palm Beach

President Kennedy missed Mass at St. Edward's in Palm Beach on Sunday while improving from a back ailment. He will use crutches on return to Washington Monday and plans public appearances on crutches for several days. Andrew Hatcher said no reaction to Tass report on Khrushchev and Vienna talks. Kennedy to meet Italian Premier Fanfani at lunch in Washington this week.

Douglas B. Cornel Palm Beach Fla Kennedy White House Washington Andrew J. Hatcher St. Edward's Hatcher Moscow Tass Khrushchev Vienna Amintore Fanfani Italy Fanfani

Defeats Clark In Recounting Changes Bramwell Election

The official canvass of the June 6 Bramwell municipal election shows Charles Price elected to the Town Council over W. P. Clark after recounts. Mayor winner Donald Anello and recorder Lillian Pierce saw adjusted tallies, while Edith Jamison sworn in as town recorder to serve until July 1.

Charles Price Bramwell W. P. Clark Donald Anello A. L. Poteet Anello Poteet Lillian Pierce Recorder J. C. Newbold Graham Talley Dr. H. A. Porter George Evans Newbold Talley Porter Evans Price Clark Marvin Tabor Gordon Short Arnold Newdny Don Murphy Edith Jamison J. S. McNulty Pierce

Senate Leader Eyes Labor Day Adjournment Move

Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield signals a shift from an August adjournment to Labor Day as debates over Kennedy’s foreign aid loom. He also favors summer recess proposals, clashing with House Speaker Sam Rayburn who rejects the idea. Congressional spouses push for time off during summer school breaks.

Washington Congress Senate Mike Mensfield D-Mont Presiem Kennedy Mansfield House Sam Reyburn Texas

Nepal Grants Jugal Peak Climb After Weather Halt

Nepal authorities give the Japan Alpine Association permission to attempt 22,873-foot Jugal Himal Peak next year. The previous 13 member expedition fell short by about 100 feet due to storms and injuries.

Katmandu Nepal Japan Alpine Association Jugal Himal

Ethiopian Red Cross Appeals for Earthquake Victims Aid

ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia The Ethiopian Red Cross issued an urgent appeal for help for victims of recent central Ethiopia earthquakes. About five thousand people were reported homeless and destitute in areas north of Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Ethiopian Red Cross

South Koreans Fire Civil Servants Over Concubines and Dodging Drafts

The Home Ministry says 501 civil servants were fired since the May 16 coup for having concubines. Action on 466 more is pending. Additionally 9,291 men in civil service were dismissed for draft dodging.

Seoul South Korea Home Ministry

Beckley Woman Dies Of Burns

Beckley AP reports Mrs. Mettie Tink age 69 died at Raleigh General Hospital from burns suffered when gasoline exploded during a wax melting incident at her home. Her husband and three other relatives were treated and released. investigators suggest gasoline was used to clean paint brushes during remodeling.

Poultry Notables Highlight West Virginia Convention

Morgantown AP reports Purdue poultry professor Dr William J Stadelman will speak at the 19th annual West Virginia Poultry Convention and Festival August 2 4 in Moorefield Also on the program are Harold M Hyre WVU associate poultry scientist Harry H Kauffman of Penn State University Dr W C Skogland chair UNH poultry science and WVU poultry department head Homer Patrick.

Morgantown William J. Stadelman Purdue University West Virginia Moorefield Harold M. Hyre West Virginia University West Virginia Poultry Association Harry H. Kauffman Pennsylvania State University W. C. Skogland University of New Hampshire Homer Patrick WVU

Nationalist Chinese grant patents gas-saving device

Chang Shang-tai, a Chinese engineer, has been granted a 15 year patent by the Nationalist Chinese government for a device he claims will cut automobile gasoline use by up to 40 percent. He said he spent ten years developing the device and will patent it in the United States and other countries.

Taipei Formosa Chang Shang-tai United States

Bargaining Team Plans Mission To Havana For Cuba Swap

A four member bargaining team from the Drivers for Freedom Committee seeks 500 tractors in exchange for 1,200 Cuban rebels. The group, including three agricultural professors and a union official, will negotiate with Fidel Castro in Havana. They plan to depart soon after visas are issued, with public statements to be avoided. The effort aims to raise 3 to 3.5 million dollars by public subscription to fund the exchange and accompanying farm tools.

Washington Tractors-for-Freedom Committee Fidel Castro Havana Cuba Castro Miami Mier Fla

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