McKeon Cleared Of Manslaughter In Marine Court Martial
At Parris Island a seven member military court acquitted SSGT Matthew C. McKeon of manslaughter over the Ribbon Creek march. He faced up to three years for manslaughter and a dishonorable discharge, but was convicted on two lesser counts carrying smaller penalties. Sentencing delayed to a later date. McKeon remains free.
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Maine
Emile Zola Berman
New York
Secretary of the Navy
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Iduc
NATO Council Urges Iceland to Allow U S Bases to Stay
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization council appealed to Iceland to permit continued U S military operations on the island saying withdrawal would leave Iceland undefended and create a gap in the Allied defense. Iceland's parliament had voted to recommend withdrawal, with six months for talks before possible termination of the agreement.
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Charleston Man Elected As WV CIO Council Leader
West Virginia CIO Council elected Oscar L. Davis of Charleston as its new president and Miles Stanley of Dunbar as executive secretary treasurer. Davis defeated Emmett Early 195-41. Stanley beat Paul Hastings 174-61. The council urged an early CIO AFL merger, though timeline shown as at least a year away. Davis will lead for two years as 13 vice presidents were acclaimed.
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Eugene A. Carter
United Steelworkers
Paul Hastings
Clarksburg
Governor Grants 30 Day Reprieve in Hopkins Case
West Virginia Governor Marland granted Robert Lee Hopkins a 30 day stay of execution for the Charleston slaying, setting September 7 as the new execution date. The reprieve follows psychiatric exams at Weston State Hospital, with results due after August 8 and August 24 for sanity tests, as officials weigh Hopkins sanity before the final decision.
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Waston State Hospital
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Weston’ State Hospital
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Copenhaver Rejects Run for Congress in Sixth District
Charleston Mayor Copenhaver refused a plan for him to run for Congress in the Sixth District. He cited duties of his office and ongoing projects, saying the party should unite behind one suitable candidate rather than backing any single person. Cleo Jones, named last year as assistant city solicitor, was floated as a possible opponent but Copenhaver did not endorse him.
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Briton to Die If Captured Cypriots Hang Briton
In Nicosia the Greek Cypriot underground EOKA warned it will execute a captured British civil servant by noon tomorrow. The missive names John A Cremer, missing since Wednesday, as a high ranking British intelligence officer and targets others involved in the Am bush case. Seven more Greek Cypriots await verdicts, with two hanged in May. A coroner’s inquest linked the June 16 bombing that killed William Boteler, a U.S. vice consul, to untraced attackers.
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Cremer
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Washington,d.c
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Classified notices and advertisements for items and services listed in today’s section. Contains contact numbers and brief product mentions across multiple categories with typical small print details.
Egypt Faces Proposal on Canal as 3 Powers Weigh
Cairo dispatch reports Egypt weighing a plan to internationalize the Suez Canal as a London conference invitation nears. Nasser returns from Alexandria to confer with army chief and Soviet envoy as Sabri notes Western powers prefer canal not fall under Egyptian control after 1948.
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Russia
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Suez
Dulles Urges Fairness Over Canal Crisis
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged utmost fairness toward Egypt after London talks. He said international canal supervision must protect Egypt’s legitimate views, while not committing the United States to immediate military action. He noted some urged force but emphasized no commitments and warned against punitive steps without broad agreement.
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John Foster Dulles
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France
United States
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Mollohan Platform Emphasizes Peace Prosperity Progress
Gubernatorial nominee Robert H. Mollohan outlines a Democratic formula of peace prosperity and progress at the West Virginia State Convention of Young Democrats. The event also sees a seating dispute over delegates with credentials rules suspended and assignments based on actual membership cards, affecting Morgan Wood Tucker and Harrison County representations amid Saturday election stakes.
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The
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Wheeling
Robert H. Mollohian
West Virginia
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Steve Narick
Moundsville
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West Vi Young Democratic Club
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Puzzle Worth 245 After 12642 Fail
A new U S instruction bans trading with the Egyptian government. It lifts the prior freeze on assets in the United States but allows tolls and charges to be paid to Egypt with restrictions. About 60 million dollars in assets are affected. no new money can be used in transactions.
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Suez Canal’ Co
United States
Definition of Man and Fatherhood Across Time
The piece explores evolving views of manhood and what it means to be a father, noting tensions between tradition and modern roles. It hints at identity shaped by family duties, societal expectations, and personal growth. The text reflects on how becoming a father informs self understanding and kin relationships.
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