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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1958

Page

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Reds Decline Comment On Geneva Talks

Washington reports boosted by Russia's softer stance, U S officials say nuclear test talks set for Geneva Tuesday may break the disarmament deadlock. Western allied scientists join Soviet bloc delegates to seek a workable inspection system and pave the way for further arms control steps.

Washington Russia U.S Geneva United States Moscow Eisenhower Congress Britain Poland Czechoslovakia Romania

Land and sea battle rages around Tripoli in Lebanon flare

Government forces pound rebel strongholds around Tripoli from land and sea in Lebanon's largest battle of the seven week revolt. Rebels threaten Kennedy Memorial hospital in rebel zone overlooking Tripoli, with 25 patients and 42 staff inside. At least nine killed in fighting. U.S. Embassy expresses grave concern.

Beirut Lebanon Tripoli U. S. Presbyterian Hospital U.S Kennedy Memorial Mediterranean el Mena Camille Chamoun

Judge Riley Dies Suddenly

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice James B. Riley died at 63 from a heart attack at his Charleston home. He served as dean of the high court and was elected in 1934, with a term expiring 1960. Gov. Underwood will name an interim replacement with a party affiliate.

Charleston James B. Riley West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Riley Supreme Court Chauncey M. Browning Henry L. Ducker Wyoming County Wheeling Thomas §. Riley Georgetown Columbia Marshall County Benwood Frances Riley Ruffner James B. Riley Jr Underwood John H. Hatcher Raleigh County Haymond Maxwell Clarksburg Harley M. Kilgore

U S Embassy Awaits Word On 9 Airmen

U S Ambassador Thompson awaits Washington word to seek release of nine American airmen forced down in Soviet Armenia after a Russian jet interception. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko claims the crew were unharmed and well cared for. The Defense Department disputes Soviet space violation charges and notes the plane may have burned on landing following an overcast flight from Wiesbaden to Iran.

Moscow U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Jr Washington Soviet Armenia Andrei Gromyko Thompson Gromyko United States Defense Department State Department Iran Pakistan Weisbaden Germany Cyprus Adana Turkey Armenia

Convicts Die In Escape Attempt At State Reformatory

In Lagrange Kentucky six inmates and an escaped man attempted a wall escape at the state reformatory. Edgar Hill Jr. 21 of Lexington and Okley Herron 2 of Junction City were killed in the gunfire. Andy Barbell 33 of Cincinnati and Frankfort remained at large after the breakout.

Junction City Andy Bar Bell Cincinnati Frankfort Hill Herron Lincoln County Gray

Army Training Pays Off For State Father

In Wheeling the quick action of a father saved his seven year old son from Wheeling Creek. The man pulled the child from the water after a slip and, though unconscious and blue, began artificial respiration. A witness contacted a hospital and the boy recovered. The father credited his Army training.

Wheeling Wheeling Creek Harold Stauver Jr Harold III Wheeling Hospital

Nixon Defends Adams in White House Aid Inquiry

Vice President Nixon, commenting on the Sherman Adams matter, says the chief White House assistant may stay in place unless proof of wrongdoing emerges. He distinguishes this from Truman era influence cases involving Bernard Goldfine and officials later convicted. Nixon cites differences between accepting favors and fixing tax or AEC loan cases.

Washington Nixon Eisenhower Sherman Adams Lees Truman Bernard Goldfine Kenneth B. Keating

Bomb hits Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham

The Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham suffered a dynamite bombing early Sunday damaging the church and nearby home. Rev. F L Shuttlesworth said a smoking dynamite can was found before the explosion and a carload of white men was seen nearby. Police investigation and FBI involvement continue in a long history of anti Negro attacks since 1948.

Birmingham Ala Bethel Baptist Church F. L. Shuttleswoth Shuttlesworth Will Hall Shuttleswoth G. L. Pattie FBI Clarence M. Kelley FBI Office Tian

President Garcia Heads For Home

President Carlos P. Garcia of the Philippines flew toward Manila aboard a U S Air Force transport after a U S visit highlighted by approval of a multi million dollar loan by Washington.

Garcia San Francisco Philippines Carlos P. Garcia Manila U. S. Air Force United States Washington

Two Canadians and American abducted by Cuban rebels

Cuban rebels seized two more North Americans, increasing the toll to 42 believed in rebel hands. Daymond Elmore of Louisiana and Richard Sargeant of Toronto were taken near Guantanamo, as U S authorities sought the release of 27 missing Marines and sailors from the Guantanamo base.

Havana U.S Daymond Elmore Haynesville Guantanamo Fidel Castro U. S Park Wollam William

Jet Tankers Break Record In New York London Flight

Two U S Air Force KC135 aircraft set record times for the London to New York run with 5 hours 51 minutes 24.8 seconds and 5 hours 53 minutes 21 seconds. The Alpha and Bravo completed the routes amid a memorial for victims of a Westover Westover crash. The missions showcased thrust speeds over 587.72 mph with top speeds near 630 mph as four planes were deployed for the mission.

New York U.S. Air Force London J. W. Hackett Royal Air Force Hackett Air Force Idlewild Floyd Bennett Field Alpha Bravo Thewild Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts Westover England Midocean Harry Burrell Omaha Neb Burrell Burt Davenport San Antonio Tex James J. Jones Wichita Kan Eugene A.miller Marion Ohio William Myers Indianapolis William Minchew Bastrop Allen Evans Bramwell New York-London

President Eisenhower Attends Church Service

President Eisenhower went to morning services at National Presbyterian Church alone with Secret Service protection. The sermon, by Rev. Edward L. R. Elson, discussed when and how to be angry, citing Christ driving money changers from the temple.

Washington Eisenhower National Presbyterian Church Edward L. R. Elson Dr. Elson Christ Temple

Airman Neely's body recovered from New River

The 26-year-old Airman Samuel Dexter Neely, who fled from Germany to care for his ill mother, was found in New River near Shumate's Falls after entering the river during a stop after a ball game. Rescue teams recovered him after a night search. his mother remains critically ill. He served in the Korean era and is survived by his sister Virginia Neely. The body rests at Broyles Funeral Home in Peterstown.

Peterstown Rhein-Main Air Force Base Germany New River Shumate's Falls Glen Lyn Secom Samuel Dexter Neely Giles John Hopkins Young Neely Frazier Short Pocahontas Neely Short Eddy Hunter Giles County Rescue Squad Margaret Neely Giles Memorial Hospital Mercer County Margaret Suttle Dexter D. Neely Air Force Virginia Neely Broyles Funeral Home

Owls Invade Home In North Hollywood Morning

At 6 am Jim Manask wakes to find two owls in his son's room. The family chases them with towels and open doors while feathers and soot from a stuffed squirrel cover Arthurs space. After an hour the owls retreat to a tree.

North Hollywood Calif Jim Manask Manash Helen Police Humane Society Mrs. Manash Arthur

200000 Pilgrims Attend Feast Day in Rome

About 200000 pilgrims and visitors attended St Peters Basilica for the feast day of St Peter and St Paul in Rome. Archbishop Primo Principi led a pontifical Mass at the patriarchal Basilica of St Paul outside the walls with other services held there.

Rome St. Peters Basilica St. Peter and St. Paul Primo Principi St. Paul

House Fire Claims Couple and Three Children

A Houston AP report says a couple and three young children died in an apartment fire early Sunday. Four bodies were recovered on the top floor of a two story frame building. a 4 year old boy died later at a hospital. Victims named include Robert Van Dyke 30 Nell 25 Bobbie 5 months Nelda Ann Wallin 6 and Danny Wayne Keg-

Houston Tex Robert van Dyke Nell Bobbie Nelda Ann Wallin Danny Wayne Keg

Eulogies for Fifteen Victims of Westover Crash

At Westover Air Force Base a memorial service honored fifteen killed in a Stratotanker crash en route to a New York London record attempt. Military and civilian victims include Brig. Gen. Donald W. Saunders, Lt. Col. George Broutsas, Lt. Joseph Sweet, Capt. James Shipman, Capt. John Gordon, Sgt. Donald Gabbard, T. Sgt. Joseph Hutter, and AP and UP reporters Daniel Coughlin Norman Montellier Glenn Williams Robert Ginsburgh Ames McConaughty Jr. and others. Investigators work amid scattered wreckage in a field near the base as chaplains lead services and Gen. White's statements are quoted.

Westover Air Force Base Mass New York London Lawrence A. Dickson William F. Taylor Taylor Thomas E. White Air Force Col J. C. Bailey Joint Air Force Aircraft Industry Investigating Board Donald W. Saunders Athens N.Y George Broutsas Brattleboro Joseph C. Sweet Chandler Ariz James Shipman Kansas City Kan U.S. News and World Report Robert A. Ginsburgh U.S. News and _— Report Ames L. McConaughty Jr Washington Sibley Anon Ton Traveler William Cochran National Aeronautical Assn

Strong Air Shocks Recorded In Japan

The Japanese Weather Bureau reports air shocks from Sunday’s U.S. nuclear test in the Pacific were far stronger than any previous Tokyo records. Shocks reached Japan about 32 hours after the detonation near Eniwetok Atoll, likely a device of over 20 megatons, with Tokyo’s prior record set by a 1956 July 11 blast at 15 megatons.

Tokyo U. S Pacific Japanese Weather Bureau Japan Eniwetok Atoll Weather Bureau U.S

Soviets Celebrate First Youth Day in Moscow Parades

The Soviet Union marked its first annual Youth Day with parades, games, and programs in Moscow. Groups of young men and women participated in celebrations across the capital.

Moscow Soviet Union

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