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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
2
Radical student group Zengakuren mobilizes 59,000 to siege Parliament as leftists plan a three hour general strike and street parade amid efforts to block the US Japan security treaty before Eisenhower’s June 1 arrival. Cited protests threaten Kishi government and Diet action.
The Stonier Graduate School of Banking opens at Rutgers University with about 1,000 bank officers from 44 states plus D C and Puerto Rico. G Ross Boyce and Aldo A Modena of Flat Top National Bank attend as first and second year students. Three two week sessions and a thesis are required for graduation.
A 53 year old West Virginia man, George Honnaker of Arnett Raleigh County, died of a heart attack while driving on US 25 near Winston-Salem. His car veered off the road and struck a parked car. Paul Pulliam and Mrs Honnaker had minor injuries. Coroner ruled death from a heart attack.
Veteran AP writer Ernest A Agnew died Sunday from a heart ailment after treatment since March 16. He reported for AP in Riverside Illinois when covering the slaying of three prominent matrons. Survived by widow Joyce and three children, plus brother James and sister Mrs Merrill. Funeral plans pending.
Five Wyoming County residents were hurt when a pickup overturned on a curve near Bennett's Tavern in Lashmeet after the driver Paul O'Neil lost control. They were Abe O'Neil Inez Gibson Dixie May Gibson Paul O'Neil and Junior Gibson. They were taken to Bluefield San itarium with non critical injuries. State Trooper Paul Lane investigated.
President Eisenhower departs with a solemn air as he leaves with Vice President Nixon and Secretary Herter for a multinational tour. He thanks officers and diplomats, notes heavy mail from supporters urging calm, and reiterates resolve to uphold free world leadership despite warnings against the trip.
In New Mexico the dog was the Indians' only domesticated animal until sheep and horses were introduced by 16th century Spanish colonists.
The Associated Press reports a cloudier day for West Virginia with showers and scattered thunderstorms Monday. Highs reach the 70s statewide with the 80s possible in the southwest region.
The piece notes Adlas urging federal aid for education and business while warning of defense and economic decline. Mrs. Roosevelt supports a Stevenson Kennedy ticket in My Day. Stevenson denies active candidacy while stressing public duty, prompting questions about a draft and a possible run. Chester Bowles favors a brief platform with principles. Goldwater similarly favors declaring core principles over lengthy platforms.
London AP reports Western fears that Congo independence on June 30 could spark tribal feuds and regional turmoil across Africa. With 110 parties contesting a 13 million electorate, officials warn the country may fracture into rival states amid capital flight and looming food shortages.
Army crowds estimated at 90 000 to 35 000 lined downtown Anchorage as President Eisenhower rode in an open car. Governors and officials welcomed him at Elmendorf with a peace message while Alaska Democrats planned a post visit picnic. Noting past presidential stops in Alaska, Gov. Egan stressed unity above politics during the mission. Hagerty in Tokyo spoke of no major itinerary changes for the President.
Arnold Moss, 40, was struck by lightning while sheltered with family in a barn. His wife Mrs Arnold Moss performed mouth to mouth resuscitation while their 1 year old son Jerry Wayne ran for help, bringing a pickup to transport Moss to St Francis Hospital in fair condition.
An apparent Soviet eruption report was labeled a hoax after Fordham University sources denied any knowledge. The caller identifying as Father Lynn claimed a 10 32 p m EST event from a Siberian seismic station, but Fordham officials and seismologist Father Lynch were not found, and Breitling called the claim a fraud.
Fire believed caused by defective wiring damaged Lowe's Drive-In on Sunday morning in Richlands. The dining room, ceiling and merchandise were ruined before firefighters controlled the blaze. Owner Basil Asbury said a night employee sleeping onsite was awakened by attendants at a nearby station. Water damage to merchandise was extensive.
The Wyoming County Court approved seven thousand dollars each for Oceana Pineville and Mullens for permanent improvements to recreation programs. Personal services allocations were set for Mullens 4500 Pineville 4100 Oceana 4100 Glen Rogers 1200 Itmann 1200 Barker's Ridge District salary 600 equipment 1400 Glen Fork 1000 starting July 1 Baileysville 1000 and a 1000 for the Conley High School park area.
The Bluefeld Civic League cancels its annual Men s Night due to the death of a member. The event was scheduled for tonight and a new date will be announced later by league spokesmen.
Obituary notices list multiple individuals with death dates and funeral arrangements. Neshie Burger of Powhatan and Walter Rush Colley of Hay Va. are among those honored with services at local churches and family cemeteries, detailing survivors and burial plans.
Ira E. White Jr of Richlands dies leading to funeral at Layman's Chapel Richlands Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery with local services planned.
Texas Democrat Johnson denounces the Eisenhower era drift in foreign and defense policy and proposes a world peace program. He urges new leadership to confront Red China in Asia, calls for greater airlift and missile spending, and says Congress can fund it by trimming other appropriations while keeping the budget balanced.
Mrs Mary Frances Flanagan 1908 Bluefield native dies at home 209 College Avenue. Survived by brothers Robert E. Martin Bramwell W E Martin Jr Brushfork and sisters Helen Sharpe Bassett Va Elizabeth Frantz Key West Fla. Rosary Monday 7 30 p.m. Hawkins Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday 9 30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church officiated by Father George J Burke. Burial Monte Vista Cemetery. Body remains at chapel until funeral hour.
Former President Truman said the United States has been losing friends around the world and cannot afford further losses. He urged a review of Eisenhower era foreign policy and said the issue will be central in the coming presidential campaign. He declined to comment on the U2 incident or summit collapse on a TV program.
Funeral services are scheduled for James Le roy Gilley 24 of Matoaka shot to death after an altercation at Dock's Skating Rink on Bluefield Princeton Road The services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m Bailey Funeral Home Princeton with burial in Roselawn Cemetery The body returns to Matoaka today then goes to Princeton for the service Gilley is survived by his parents Alvin and Nancy Gilley Widemouth two brothers Robert and John and sister Mrs Faye Testino all of Baltimore plus Joyce Gilley of Princeton and four children Cathy Tammie Debby and Richard Gilley
Henry F. Matney 25 of Grundy Va died in a car wreck in Ohio last Friday. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Vansant Church of Christ with burial in Dry Fork Cemetery. Survivors include wife Kathleen, son Terry, sisters Helen, Geraldine, half sister Judy, and Grenville Matney.
Bluefield Red Cross sponsors swimming classes at East River Swimming Pool starting today for ages 12 to 17 at 9 30 a m. About 98 students are enrolled in the two week session which also offers Junior Lifesaving and Senior Lifesaving. Joe Henry Bowen and Robert Singleton lead the program as Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Four additional two week sessions are planned two morning and two evening with the evening sessions targeting adults.
The My Fair Lady tour concluded in the Soviet Union with praise from audience and critics. Tass dispatch from Kiev quotes critic Boris Ponomarenko praising the American company for artistic ingenuity and freshness of interpretation and their strive for peace.
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