07 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1961
Page
1
A government official outlined job market projections and benefit extensions. The plan includes 13 weeks of extended benefits and a projected rise in unemployment despite improvement, with millions of new workers entering the labor force and a rent challenge cited as part of the economic pressures.
Saigon reports President Ngo Dinh Diem seeks 150 million annual aid raise to finance a 20 000 increase in the 100 000 man army against Viet Cong raids. Officials say the move aims to block a Communist expansion and back Laos independence amid regional tensions.
Rev. Richard J. McLean of the South Charleston Christian Church will deliver the memorial address at 2 30 p m Sunday at the United Commercial Travelers Hall 806 Central Ave The service honors Commercial Travelers unit members who died in 1960 The program includes songs by soprano Mrs Robert Alexander and tenor Harold Turner with pianist Mrs Naomi Appleton.
The Charleston Gazette notes it is entered as second class matter at the Charleston West Virginia Post Office. It identifies itself as a Democratic newspaper published by The Daily Gazette Company in the Hot City of West Virginia with publication details excluding Sundays.
Attorney General Robert F Kennedy called the John Birch Society ridiculous in a news conference and said they contribute little to fighting communism and may hinder it. He noted no federal law violations and referenced debates over the group's controversial leader and views. The Justice Department previously flagged Birch activity as a concern.
Ruth Chittum and Fleming Gunawe of Charleson were sentenced by City Police Judge Joe Thomas on shoplifting charges. Chittum was found guilty of stealing toilet articles and shoes from a department store. Gunawe pleaded guilty to stealing cigarettes from a grocery store.
SVOLVAER Norway Uut reports Norway introduced a six mile territorial limit this month with no incidents. The Navy states most affected foreign trawlers are British and Russian. A further extension to 12 miles at sea is planned for next fall.
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