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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
2
Old Bailey trial continues as Ward lies in a coma at St Stephen's Hospital after a suspected drug overdose. Lawyers debate next steps while hospital staff with oxygen and a stomach pump fight to keep him alive.
In San Carlos de Bariloche Arturo Frondizi wins release after a period of confinement following a political upheaval. An associated incident reports a death by self harm attempt and libel suit to follow. A former president was freed Wednesday as details emerge of a plot and the handling of letters mailed by associates.
Kanawha State Forest development was debated at a state house meeting with officials noting potential traffic growth and tourism impact. Federal funds were suggested for a traffic and development study while officials discussed paving and local recreation facility expansion. The meeting highlighted economic gains from enhanced recreation for Kanawha Valley residents and tourists. Meanwhile Dr. Rush M. Johnson, a former West Virginia USDA veterinarian, was buried in Indianapolis after a long career in livestock inspection and state service.
The 10 year development plan if funded would add 16000 acres 31 miles of new roads 2 percent miles of blacktop ton roads 20 miles of road improvements 20 miles of stream work 150 tent and trailer sites 10 miles of nature trails and a nature center restoration of iron works eight new picnic areas with 18 shelters and 1008 tables stables and 10 miles of riding trails four tennis courts a fishing lake a large swimming pool a scenic overlook with an observation tower two concession buildings two boat docks and beach areas near the Kanawha River plus 100 wildlife food plots two new administration areas and forest management of 500 acres yearly.
State police at Charleston reported 203 deaths on West Virginia highways this year. The toll for last year stood at 287, reflecting continued deadly traffic conditions and ongoing enforcement efforts.
Gen Hurley to be buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery after Roman Catholic services on Friday. He died at age 60 in his sleep Tuesday night. Details for final rites were incomplete. Hurley, secretary of war under Hoover and Roosevelt adviser, was named to New Mexico Hall of Fame recently. He was born January 8, 1883 in the Choctaw Nation and graduated from Indian University in 1905.
Weather bulletin notes near normal temperatures across the state with higher readings in the north and lower in the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected from Wednesday through Sunday, with rainfall from multiple systems and no major cooling trends anticipated.
Charleston's Park and Recreation Department aims to fill a recreation program supervisor post worth 4500 dollars annually. Director Jack Lawhorn announced the filling decision was made at the executive committee meeting after years without a supervisor.
The FTC ordered Libby Owens Ford Glass and General Motors to stop comparing empty space and sheet glass in TV ads. A ruling upheld that a scene suggested viewing Libby Owens automobile safety glass, while the camera actually showed an open window. Objections may be filed within 20 days.
A Lima man injured by a copperhead while camping at Kanawha State Forest was listed in satisfactory condition at Charleston Memorial Hospital. John A. Bell said the snake bit him on the right foot as his family broke camp, and hospital attendants noted the snake was found and killed.
Richard J. Brooks aged 35 of Williamson West Virginia died in a Akron Ohio hospital from injuries after a Monday night car crash when a tractor trailer struck his vehicle on Ohio60 north of Ashland. Six people were indicted over cigarette theft from a company warehouse. Elmer E Fox was jailed on a petit larceny charge for $40 stolen from Lloyd Vickers. Fairview PTA planning meeting set for 7 30 p m Monday for the 1903 64 school year at the school annex.
White Bourland 28 formerly of Mount Hope West Virginia has been elected president of the Washington Young Republican Club Bourland a West Virginia University graduate and MBA student at George Washington University has been active in the club for two years and has served as first vice president
The ident and executive vice president of educational seminars conducted by a Young Republican group is named. He has been selected as Club of the Year and will now be offered Washington's young assistance.
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