Kennedy-Nixon religion clash dominates campaign talk
Sen. John F. Kennedy labeled Bensonism a key issue while vice president Nixon faced questions on Kennedy's Catholic faith. Kennedy argued religion should not interfere with the presidency, and Nixon said Kennedy has stated his position clearly. The dialogue followed Kennedy through Texarkana and Dallas as Lodge campaigned in West Virginia and Ohio.
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Lumumba Wins Full Powers Amid Congo Turmoil
In Leopoldville the Congolese Parliament, largely empty, voted to grant Patrice Lumumba full governing powers. Lumumba hailed the move as legal though unclear, while opponents boycotted. Army units surrounded the session as Kasavubu loyalists oppose Lumumba’s administration.
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Tazewell Man Hurt In Freak Accident
James Robert Lawrence, 28, of North Tazewell Virginia, was injured in a cave-in at a Bluefield excavation site while directing his truck. He suffered broken legs and other injuries, later treated at Bluefield Sanitarium after co workers freed him from the dirt.
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Moscow Protest Quickly Rejected
The United States rejected a Soviet protest over Khrushchev being confined to Manhattan during his United Nations visit. The State Department said the security measures ensure Khrushchev’s unhindered mission and do not hinder the Soviet delegation’s work at the UN General Assembly opening Sept 20. Khrushchev plans to stay near the UN, with options debated for his lodging and travel.
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Senator Hennings Dies at 57 in Washington
Sen Thomas C Hennings Jr D Mo chair of the Senate Rules Committee died at his Washington home aged 57 He had not fully recovered from May operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Officials said removal of an abdominal obstruction prompted the surgery He served in the House 1935 41 and in the Senate from 1950 to 1956 before losing reelection He was advised to rest after returning from Rochester and missed the post convention session of Congress
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Fidel Castro to Attend United Nations Assembly
Fidel Castro will travel to New York to back leftist, anti US policies at the UN session. Raul Roa outlines Cuba’s aims including seating Red China, recognizing Algerian independence, backing Patrice Lumumba, and denouncing US imperialism. Delegation includes Antonio Nuñez Jimenez and Manuel Bisbe.
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Bluefield Directors Hear Doggy Complaint Letter
City Clerk Maxine Holm read a letter to the Bluefield Board from a signer calling itself Wolf Woof. The note warned of an increase in free-running dogs in Grandview Springdale and Verdun Street and referenced a city drive to curb them.
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State Cop Wounded In Roderfield Breckenridge Shootout
State Trooper Breckenridge was wounded non seriously by Elzie Lester 27 of Hensley near Davy during a gunpoint robbery at Pennington's Market in Roderfield. Lester fired on approaching troopers on Robin Hood Drive, but was captured after they closed in. Lester is being questioned at Welch state police headquarters.
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Escapee from Russell County Cited in Giles Arrest
PEARISBURG Va A convict camp escapee Claude A Dillman 39 was arrested at his mother's home Tuesday evening in Pearisburg He escaped Sept 5 from Blackford permanent camp while serving a sentence for breaking and entering Deputies said officers would pursue Dillman to Pearlburg and return him to Va for questioning about two attacks on Russell County women two days after the escape.
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Soviet accuses Hammarskjold of violating UN rules
UNITED NATIONS, N Y. AP The Soviet Union accused Dag Hammarskjold of personally violating Security Council resolutions by taking action deemed unfriendly toward Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.
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Powers Father Plans New York Visit To Soviet Leader
The father of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers said he will travel from Washington to New York to seek a meeting with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the UN Assembly to obtain his son's release after a May spying sentence. He may go Sunday night with plans to reach Khrushchev Monday. He criticized Virginia lawyers Frank Rogers and Alexander Parker, saying they should step aside. they have filed clemency petitions with the Soviet leader and with Khrushchev on behalf of Powers' wife.
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Marion Votes 1 Million Bond Issue for Sewage Plan
Voters in Marion Virginia approved a two million dollar bond referendum to fund sewer plant expansion, water line upgrades, and sewer line work. With 557 votes cast, 109 supported the bond and 148 opposed it as the State Water Control Board urged the project. The plan funds include 400,000 for a plant addition, 300,000 for water lines, 300,000 for sewer lines, financed by a sewage tax and a 50 cent monthly garbage fee.
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Lodge Promises GOP Push in West Virginia Campaign
Henry Cabot Lodge, on a whirlwind Western Virginia stop, pledges relentless GOP effort to tackle unemployment. About 2,000 greeted the candidate on the courthouse lawn as he urged action, noting Massachusetts and West Virginia shared economic problems. Lodge appeared rested and energized despite time constraints.
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Governor asks Koontz to prove SRC charges or be fired
Governor Underwood demanded Legislative Auditor C H Koontz defend findings against Road Commission spending or face dismissal for irresponsible performance. He released a four page letter and a 23 page SRC rebuttal alleging lack of concrete examples and criticizing audit standards and staff qualifications.
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148 Lives Lost Hurricane Donna Ends Deadly Career
Boston reports Hurricane Donna winds up the Atlantic coast causing over a billion dollars in damage. It claims 148 lives, 36 in the United States, with eight in New England. Millions lose power and communications as coastal communities evacuate and later return home. The storm disrupts crops and transport, with crews rushing to restore electricity.
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