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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1963

Page

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LeMay cautious on test ban as others endorse pact

Gen LeMay joined Joint Chiefs in backing the limited test ban but voiced grave reservations and said safeguards must be met. Senate discussions after secret questioning highlighted his insistence on verification and full compliance before ratification.

Derry T. Baulch Washington Gen. Curie E. LeMay Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Preparedness Subcommittee LeMay Air Force Thief of Staff Senate Foreign Relations Committee John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency Armed Services and Atomic Energy Comuittes J. W. Fulbright D-Ark McCane Nyal Fulbright Senate Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Joint Chiefs Senate Armed Services Committee John Stennis D-Miss Stennis Howard W. Cannon Dney Cannon Senate ‘Armed Services Committee Pentagon

Gasoline in Garbage Can Draws Police Attention

North Charleston police arrested two 20 year old youths for petit larceny after a gallon can filled with gasoline was found carried down the street. Larry Dale Homes and Albert William Mullenaux were identified by a resident and charged for taking gasoline from Appalachian Tire Products trucks and storing it in a garbage can. They were jailed pending arraignment in Municipal Court.

North Charleston Larry Dale Homes 30Th St Albert William Muliensux Seventh Ave Appalachian Tire Products ,Inc Fourth Ave Lire Irm Mullenaux Holmes

Captain Gullian Suspended by Mayor Shanklin

Capt Gullian, a 21 year veteran, received a two week suspension ending August 27 after charges from Chief Bias. Mayor Shanklin cited retirement eligibility and a clean record as factors in not dismissing him. The action, communicated in a letter to Gullian, took effect last Tuesday.

Gullian Gullian Shanklin Ain Shanklin

Two Policemen Arrested After Crash In Iowa Street

Two policemen suffered injuries and were arrested after a crash into a utility pole on Iowa Street at Sixth Avenue. Through their attorney D J Savage they will appeal their dismissals to the police Civil Service Commission. Savage said they will file an answer to the charges early next week. Commission chairman Scotty Séruges said a hearing is expected within two weeks.

D. J. Savage Commission Savage Iowa Sixth Avenue Sion R.P. DeVan Jr Commission -Hotmiet Scotty) Séruges

Sewer Dispute Continues As Court Sits In Charleston

The court listened to arguments over the sewer district controversy with 100 to 125 residents present. Judge Taylor refused to bow to public pressure, saying he would rule on the law. County officials argued lack of power to oust the commissioners, while attendees included church members and local residents. Property damage from a nearby incident was also noted.

Taylor Marlin Bowles Pat Casey Casey Bowles S. Groy Daughters of the. Smith Jr Pitts Burgh Brown Chapel Ame Pittsburgh Charleston West Virginia AME E. C. Hatcher Wolfe Dwight D Kennedy Supreme Court

Federal Judge Invited to Discuss Law at WV Bar Meeting

Federal Judge John A Field Jr has been invited to discuss federal rules of criminal procedure. The West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association led by Kanawha County Prosecutor Charles Walker plans to explore incorporating federal rules into state courts. The group will meet August 26 to 29 at The Greenbrier before the WV Bar Association annual meeting.

John A. Field Jr West Virginia Charles Walker Kanawha County Walker They Greenbrier West Virginia Bar Assn

Anchor Falls Injures Dry Branch Worker Painting Boat

Lewis W. Smith, 43, of 2104 Dry Branch Dr., an employee of Amerst Industries Inc., was injured Friday when an anchor fell on him while painting a boat at the firm. He was brought to Charleston Memorial Hospital at 8:30 a.m. treated for lacerations and a fractured middle finger and discharged.

Lewis W. Smith Amerst Industries Inc Charleston Memorial Hospital Smith

Firework blaze damages Huntington warehouse and apartments

Fire officials blamed careless use of fireworks for a Tuesday fire that ravaged a Huntington warehouse used by Owens-Illinois Glass Co and nearby apartments. Estimated damage reached 780000. Neighborhood residents reported children ages 10 to 15 seen playing with firecrackers near the scene.

Huntington (Ap Huntington John Galllagher Owens-Ilinois Glass Co Gallagher

Auto Repair Training Seeks Applicants in Charleston

The West Virginia Employment Security Office in Charleston is interviewing applicants for training as automobile mechanics and auto body repairmen under the Manpower Development and Training Act. Applicants must be heads of families, unemployed, 25 or older with at least three years of work experience. Fifteen men per class will be selected. Training costs are federally funded, with a $24 weekly allowance for progress and attendance. Each class lasts 43 weeks, starting September 3.

West Virginia Department of Employment Security Charleston Manpower Development and Training Act

Cooperative To Celebrate Its 40th Year

The Southern States Cooperative marks 40 years with its annual membership meeting at 8 p.m. August 29 at Camp Virgil Tate. Hayard B. Hill of South Charleston chairs. E. C. Cantley and Kenneth J. Burgess discuss operations and the fiscal year ending June 30. Board and advisory nominees include L Cavender, William L. Flint, J E Stark, and others from Charleston and nearby areas.

Southern States Cooperative Camp Virgil Tate Hayard B. Hill South Charleston E. C. Cantley Southern States Charleston Cooperative Kenneth J. Burgess Ralph Sayre Hurricane J. H Skidmore

Kennedy civil rights plan faces White Sulphur Springs conference

The article notes President Kennedy's civil rights proposal continuing from page 1 with a conference opening Sunday in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. In Chicago Mayor Daley warned demonstrations may end if publicity is limited and media should avoid creating news. In Danville Virginia Judge A M Aiken issued a temporary restraining order restricting George Lincoln Rockwell from delivering speeches likely to incite racial violence.

Kennedy White Sulphur Springs W. Va Chicago Richard 4.Daley Daley Danyilee Corporation Court A. M. Aiken George Lincoln Rockwell

Reunions and Centennial Events in West Virginia Communities

Sunday at Cokesbury Methodist Church in Sweet Springs Valley Monroe County a reunion features Dr Henry High of Charleston speaking at 11 am followed by a basket lunch and a centennial style afternoon show. Timothy White Noon Aug 25 at 4H Camp at Deeville Roane County marks another event with a gathering and program.

Swert Springs Valley Cokesbury Methodist Church Sweet Springs Valley Monroe County Henry High Charleston Timothy White Deeville Roane County

Six Months Fulfill Obligation For Army Reserve Service

Young men aged 17 to 26 may serve six months on active duty to fulfill their military obligation under a six-year enlistment. After six months, the reservist spends five and a half years in the ready reserve with weekly drills and two weeks of summer training, earning pay for training days. Contact Capt. Edwin A. Opstad at the South Charleston Reserve Center or call 744 5843 for details.

Edwin A. Opstad South Charleston U. S. Army Reserve South Charleston F Street MacCorkle Avenue Opstad

Vamp Pola Negri Returns to Screen in Moon- Spinners

Hollywood reports Pola Negri will return after 20 years away from cinema in Walt Disney Studios Moon Spinners starring Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach. The veteran vamp joins the cast for the new production announced Friday.

Hollywood Pola Negri Walt Disney Studios Miss Negri Hayley Mills Land Eli Wallach

Evangelist Hatfield to Lead Youth Crusade at Local Church

Rev Herb Hatfield Jr of Garretts Bend Lincoln County will conduct a youth crusade at Lower Falls Baptist Church Coal River Road near St Albans. Rev Dan C Swann pastor says Walt Showen of Charleston will direct music. Crusade begins nightly at 7 30 p m from Sunday through Saturday.

Herb Hatfield Jr Garretts Bend Lincoln County Lower Falls Baptist Church Coal River St. Albans Dan C. Swann Churchi Walt Showen Charleston

Weather Roundup Notes Normal Averages Across Regions

The brief reports cooler than normal readings across areas with 2.5 degrees below the average. Early morning winds show 36 north and 42 south as part of the 4:42 a.m. observations, while 6 a.m. readings cite normal highs around 00 north and 49 south with varying coastal and inland conditions.

Dunbar Officials Scramble Over Street Project Costs

Dunbar officials dispute details of an 87000 grant linked paving project. Planning Director MacQueen and Councilman Denny say several involved streets lie under state, not city, maintenance and worry about a dollar-for-dollar city match funded by assessments on residents.

Dunbar Dale Long Charles MacQueen P. A. Denny MacQueen Denny Roberts and Taylor Roads Oak Street Fletcher Avenue Myers Avenue Edwards Circle Charles ‘Avenue Roberts Taylor Sami Leonncern Charley

Train Wreck Kills Woman Injures 25 Near Bethel

A passenger car on the New Haven line sidetracked and smashed into a idle freight train near Bethel Connecticut killing Mrs Everett Hurlburt of Roxbury and injuring more than 25 others. The Budd car slammed into the caboose sending wood wheels and passengers flying as it crossed toward Danbury.

Bethel Conn Danbury New Haven Chicago Waller Craig Phoenix Bar ‘Assaigne Budd Sion Everett. Hurlburt Roxbury Norwalk

Arbitration Plan Faces Stalemate With Rail Unions

Labor Department sources say unions’ conditions likely won t alter the arbitration framework. Wirtz met with five rail unions for two hours to discuss terms, with a joint session planned later. no outcome announced yet as key issues remain unresolved.

Labor Department Labor- Department Everteet Arbrelen Lge

Conservative Party Keeps Profurio Seat

The Conservative party held Profurio’s parliamentary seat with a reduced plurality among 52,357 Stratford voters. Labor candidate James Streeton polled 12,376, Liberal Derrick Martin 7,622, independents 490. the margin fell by about 10,000 votes. The piece also references Eisenhower era labor arbitration debates and broader railroad labor disputes.

Stratferd ON “Avon Eng John’ D. “Profurio Shakespeare Stratford Exawarmin Faulds Labor Derrick Mirtin Miles Blair David Sutch Profuma James Streeton

Teeland's Entry First in Beauty at International Pageant

Long Beach Calif Miss Iceland Gudrun Bjarnadottir 20 from Keflavik won Miss International Beauty. Runners up Miss England Diana Westbury Miss Austria Xenia Doppler Miss American Beauty Joyce Bryan and Miss Korea Mi Choi placed in the event with other delegates competing Friday night.

Long Beach Calif Iceland Keflavik Gudrun Bjarnadottir England Diana Westbury Derbyshire Austria Xenia Doppler Vienna Joyce Bryan Miami Fla

Sewer bills sent before service in Chesapeake void

Chesapeake residents received sewer bills though no sewers exist yet. Mayor E. McConihay said PSC indicated the town cannot collect fees until service is provided, noting bills mailed to noncustomers were sent after a misinterpretation of rules and can be disregarded.

Chesapeake E. McConihay Public Service Commission McConshay PSC

West Virginia Draft Quota Rises for October

West Virginia’s October draft quota stands at 1288, a 172 increase from the same month last year, while state boards have called 2164 men for Army service this month and in July. National quota for October is 17,000, up from 4,000 in 1962.

West Virginia Selective Service West Virginia Selective ‘Service

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