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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1963

Page

3

Kennedy Assassination Probe Tied to Walker Shooting

FBI inquiry links Oswald to the Walker shooting as part of the Kennedy assassination investigation. Reports indicate Oswald bought the Italian rifle used in both crimes, with ballistic tests inconclusive and no known ties to Jack Ruby. The Warren Commission moves to expedite subpoenas while awaiting formal FBI findings.

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Mother Oswald Says Kennedy Pressured To Find Oswald In Russia

Mrs. Oswald testified at a press conference that her statements could imply guilt for Lee Oswald. She recalled complaints that as a defector he should have been surveilled during Kennedy’s Dallas trip and described his truancy and placement in a New York corrective home before custody returned to her. She outlined confusing custody steps, a probation officer, a transfer toward a farm, and later irregular New Orleans schooling before he left school at 16 to work.

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Medal of Freedom Awarded Kennedy

Kennedy receives the Medal of Freedom described as a statesman and defender of freedom. The article notes his peace work and calls him a pioneer for hope, with courage and compassion against hate as he moved the nation toward new frontiers and lasting peace.

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Artist Rebounds to Charleston After Bond Skipped

Eliot Lynn Chipps, 6a, awaits sentencing on a felony bad check conviction. He is being returned to county jail after waiving extradition. Chief Deputy Lester Groves will transport him from Magstaulf Avig. Chipps was identified by fingerprints after a drunken driving arrest in Flagstaff. Diplomatic sources note UN Secretary Thant may visit several North African and Middle Eastern states late January into February.

Mr. Chipps Charleston Goodby Eliot Lynn Chipps Lester Groves Magstaulf Avig Chipps L.A. Hawkins Flagstaff

Plane Crash Kills 4 Yanks In Viet Nam

SAIGON South Viet Nam Four American airmen and a Vietnamese observer were killed when their NB26 photo reconnaissance aircraft crashed into the Mekong River 29 miles south of Saigon. The craft plunged into five feet of water. only two bodies were recovered Friday night as Navy boats searched the river and helicopters provided security.

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London Air Terminal Fire Halts 10-Story Building

A blaze swept through several floors of the 10 story London Air Terminal early today. About 200 firemen brought the fire under control in two hours. Police reported no injuries and no immediate damage estimate for the $14 million building, opened just last year.

London Air Terminal

Oswald Assassination Poll Shows Help Belief

A Gallup poll indicates 52 per cent of Americans believe some group or element aided Lee Harvey Oswald in the Kennedy assassination. Twenty eight per cent think he acted alone, 19 per cent are unsure, and few name a specific group. Kennedy was shot November 22 in Dallas. Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby.

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Kennedy family moves from White House to new residence

Mrs Kennedy and two children relocate from the White House after President Kennedy's assassination. Secret Service agents establish posts at 038 N Street home. Mrs Kennedy appears in a black sleeveless dress with a black jacket while children wear light blue coats. The move occurs around 1 23 p.m. EST, nearly two weeks after the funeral in Valley, Texas.

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War News Sparks Asked Questions At Washington Game

A reader recalls the moment news broke during a Washington Redskins versus Philadelphia Eagles game. Admirals and staff requests interrupted the crowd, revealing a presidential mood. players were puzzled as newspapers arrived late and the White House lights stayed off. The witness soon enlisted in Charleston.

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Hodges Quits Chamber Job Began in 1937

Charles Hodges longtime public figure and World War I veteran resigns from the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce after a 70 year career. In 1962 his silver anniversary featured a two month leave with pay as Hodges and his wife toured Europe. He plans future work but keeps details private.

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Mrs Oswald’s American reception inspires charity drive

Mrs. Oswald, 22, described by federal agents as eager to learn American ways, cried when she saw the Kennedy shooting on TV. Fort Worth donors respond to a fund begun by Mrs. Williamson to aid the Oswald family, citing Kennedy’s humanitarian ideals and a wish to do something good in his name.

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Unclear fragment on Jacqueline Kennedy and first lady remarks

Fragmentary text references Jacqueline Kennedy, a statement by Mrs. Johnson, and praise for a young first lady. The garbled lines mention heritage, knowledge, and pride but lack coherent details or identifiable events or dates.

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