Thompson Collapses In Minneapolis Murder Trial
In Minneapolis Thompson sobbed as fellow defendant Dick Anderson described the murder of Mrs. Thompson. Anderson said he drowned and bludgeoned her, took her ring, then Thompson cried God help you and wept. The trial recessed as the state outlines motives including a $1 million insurance and an affair.
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IMP Launches to Probe Solar Flares from Space
A Delta rocket lifted the 138 pound IMP satellite into a highly elliptical path intended to reach 173000 miles from Earth and return to a low point 12% miles, aiming to predict solar flares for moon missions. Officials said trajectory confirmation may take days. IMP is first of seven satellites for the U.S. Apollo program era.
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Oswald’s Soviet ties and Ruby’s jail move narrated
Kennedy’s death is recalled as Oswald’s Cuban visa bid is rejected by the Soviet Union. Ruby, held after questioning by a state psychiatrist, is moved to a county jail route where he remains in a private maximum security cell. Ruby, born Leon Rubenstein in Chicago, became a Dallas entertainment figure owning a midtown strip joint and dance hall.
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Fund For Slain Officer Grows
Contributions continued to flow to the Dallas police officer Tippit relief fund after his death the same day as President Kennedy. The Dallas Times Herald KRLD-TV Memorial Fund surpassed $6,000 early Tuesday with additional pledges from police groups, inmates, radio stations, and civic organizations across multiple states.
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Three Juveniles Won’t Be Prosecuted In Theft
Three Bluefield youths aged eight and 14 were identified by a parent as the culprits in a batteries theft from a Cherry Street storehouse. The property owner decided not to prosecute after learning their ages. Police also sought thieves who stole wheels from four carts and one wheel from another at Richmond Cleaners on South Street.
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Army Navy Contest Delayed To Dec 7
The Army Navy football game in Philadelphia is postponed one week to December 7 in deference to President Kennedy's memory. The presidents family requested the game be played and it will be dedicated to his memory.
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Community Center Vespers Led by Miss Frankie Palmer
Miss Frankie Palmer served as mistress of ceremonies at the Bluefield Community Center Vesper Services this week. Participants included Mrs. Annie Hill P. H. Hunter Mrs. Mamie Robinson and Mrs. Bernice Woods with Mrs. Robinson delivering Trouble Will Make You Remember and Mrs Woods speaking on Be. Sharon Palmer will lead next week's program.
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Weather Forecast For Virginia And West Virginia
Weather by The Associated Press notes considerable cloudiness across southeast Virginia with partly cloudy conditions in the west and north and warmer highs in the 50s on Wednesday. Thursday looks fair and warmer, while West Virginia enjoys fair conditions.
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Johnson Reaffirms U.N. Support Amid JFK Tribute
President Lyndon B. Johnson, via Adlai Stevenson, pledges full U.S. backing for the United Nations and East West relations at a U.N. General Assembly session honoring John F. Kennedy. Stevenson reads Johnson's commitment that U.S. policy is U.N. oriented, not tied to past administrations.
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LSU Named To Play In Bluebonnet Bowl
Louisiana State was selected to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl on December 21 in Houston. Bowl executive director Lou Hassell said LSU’s opponent would be chosen later from Baylor Navy Auburn Air Force Kansas Missouri Rice North Carolina State Mississippi State Georgia Tech and Memphis State.
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103rd Birthday card from Kennedy noted
Mrs. Lillie E. Potterger turned 103 in Philadelphia as she received a cherished card from John F. Kennedy. The note arrived after the President's assassination, completing a yearly greeting sequence Kennedy had sent since his inauguration.
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Johnson Wins First Victory For Johnson Administration
Senate rejected Mundt's bill to block sale of surplus U S wheat to Russia and allies. The 57 35 vote followed a note from the late President Kennedy urging rejection. Johnson supported the sale and government guarantees, with negotiations ongoing between American exporters and a Soviet mission.
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Jay Randolph Named Dallas Cowboy Voice
Jay Randolph the former WVU radio voice and Salem College public relations director becomes KLIF Dallas sports director and will be the new Cowboys voice and SMU basketball broadcaster He is a son of U S Senator Jennings Randolph and will relocate to Dallas next week.
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Democrats Postpone Two National Meetings
The Democratic National Committee postponed for at least a month two meetings planned to arrange next year’s nominating convention. The delay follows the death of President Kennedy. Subcommittees on convention arrangements and delegate allocation were to meet December 6 with the full committee meeting the next day.
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Burley Sale Opens Strong At Abingdon Market
Abingdon Virginia saw heavy sales on Tuesday the opening of the burley tobacco market with 829 914 pounds traded bringing 48079285 dollars at an average 5793 per hundredweight The top price reached 73 dollars per hundred for choice tobacco Quality ranged fair to good with medium to low grades and tips off from last year
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Kennedys Grieve at Hyannis Port Home After President's Death
Messages pour in to Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy as they cope with the nation’s loss. Father Cavanaugh notes calm, while Senator Kennedy’s family attends Masses at St. Francis Xavier. The ailing father, crippled by stroke, rides daily and shares in mourning before returning to South Bend.
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World leaders plan new year talks after Kennedy death
President Johnson plans early 1964 talks with Charles de Gaulle and Britain's Alec Douglas-Home to discuss global issues amid U.S. civil rights and tax cut deadlock. Markets rally as Washington transition steadies. condolences and memorials spread worldwide including Arlington and Harvard.
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Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield and Tazewell Areas
Obituary notices report the deaths of Charles Everett Bailey 81 of Matoaka wife Nancy Bailey three sons and multiple siblings. Bessie Alley Perdue 40 of Taze well widow of Greever Perdue. Earl Pennington of Ban dy and Mrs Lillian Carter 60 of Bluefield with funeral arrangements pending at local funeral homes.
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Pete Alvarez 63 of Maybeury Dies After Long Illness
Pete Alvarez 63 of Maybeury McDowell County died Monday in Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A Lugo Spain native he came to the United States in 1921 and was a retired miner with Pocahontas Fuel. He was a United Mine Workers Local 9371 member. Survived by wife Elizabeth and six grandchildren with sons Joseph D C and Andrew and daughters Virginia and Barbara. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Maybeury Methodist Church with burial Woodlawn Cemetery Bennett Funeral Home Northfork handling arrangements.
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Death of Charles Young in Princeton
Charles Young 84 of Princeton died Sunday at 6 30 p m at his home He was born in Russell County and lived in Princeton 30 years retired from Arista Coal Co He attended New Century Methodist Church He is survived by wife Cleo a son Leon ard Young of Washington DC a sister Anna Courington of Toledo Ohio two brothers Grem Young of Hartford Conn and Joe Young of Toledo Ohio and three grandchildren Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday at New Century Methodist Church Rev T J Stewart with Rev N A Smith and Rev C Webster officiating Burial in Lincoln Park Cemetery Body to be moved from Lugos Funeral Service to church one hour before service
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Funeral services set for Sammy Jackson in Grundy Va
Funeral services for Sammy Jackson age 12, son of Jr and Mrs Ervin Jackson of Grundy, Va, will be held today at 1 p m at the family home. Elder Henry Viers will officiate with burial in Clevinger Cemetery on Poplar Creek near Grundy. Survivors include three brothers and five sisters plus maternal grandmother Mrs Matilda Bostic of Page Va.
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Death of One-Week-Old Tommy Lee Clevinger in Va
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clevinger died Tuesday in a Richlands hospital. Services were conducted at 1 p.m. at the home of Orvil Clevinger in Deel with Rev Basil Bailey officiating. Burial followed at Deel Cemetery in Prater. The body was moved from Grundy Funeral Home to the residence to await funeral arrangements.
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Bluefield High Student Wins Snapshot Award
Bluefield High School Senior Phillip Hall received a $25 Certificate of Merit in the 25th Annual Newspaper Snapshot Awards Contest. The award, displayed at Bluefield High, features Hall's photograph of his sister Joyce Lynn examining a jonquil with a gold seal and announcement. Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hall, plans to study photography at Richmond Professional Institute after graduation.
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Galli-Curci Dies In California At 81
Opera star Amelita Galli Curci, famed coloratura soprano, died at her La Jolla home after a long illness. She was 81 and had lived in Southern California since 1946. Funeral services were held privately in La Jolla and her remains cremated for Cypress View mausoleum in San Diego.
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Mercer County Seeks Revote On 2 975 000 School Bond Issue
Mercer County plans to revive its 2 975 000 school bond proposal after a referendum defeat on November 5. A Bluefield delegation urged the Mercer County Board of Education to resubmit as early as January or February next year, hoping for voter approval and “erase a black mark.” The board discussed transportation policy and awarded a 50 prize to a tipster, while naming custodial board members Owen Griffith and George Richardson III for the new National Guard Armory project opening next spring.
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Blue Zircon Loved By Ancient Royalty
December birthstone blue zircon or turquoise is prized by ancient rulers from Aztecs to Egyptians. Turquoise and blue zircon were believed to cheer the heart and boost a wearer's enterprises. Zircons, like diamonds, are cut into many facets to reveal beauty, with blue color appearing after heating rough stones.
White House Staff Staying On The Job
The White House said on Tuesday that no one from President Kennedy's late staff has resigned to President Johnson. The president is encouraging Kennedy's former top aides to decide whether to continue serving the incoming administration.
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Special Services To Be Held Thursday At Scott Street Baptist
A Thanksgiving service is scheduled at Scott Street Baptist Church Bluefield Thursday at 11 a.m. Music will be furnished by the combined choirs of the church.
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