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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
5
Sinatra Jr is released after a 54 hour kidnapping ordeal. FBI and police tracked suspects across California and Nevada as reporters gathered outside Tahoe and Las Vegas venues. Sinatra Sr negotiated the terms of release by telephone while public and press followed every detail.
A granite cross marks Baby Girl Kennedy Aug 23 1950 at Arlington National Cemetery beside John F Kennedys grave. A second marker for Patrick Rouvier Kennedy Aug 7 1963 Aug 9 1963 notes the stillborn child and premature death. Family spokesman says markers came from earlier graves before relocation to Arlington.
A utility trailer burned on the West Virginia Turnpike about ten miles north of Beckley. Trooper W H Barlow estimated damage at $2000 to the trailer and its contents owned by Clarence Drumond of Glenene Ohio. The fire appeared caused by a faulty wheel bearing on the trailer.
The Defense Department reviews show private shipyards handle most new navy construction while fringe benefits raise naval yard costs. Congress eyes potential yard closings, with Boston Philadelphia and San Francisco cited as possible targets. Estimated civilian job losses approach 25,000 if shutdowns proceed.
Officials discuss favoring a roster approach for ongoing sampling. Murphy notes aim to understand as well as fund the project while seeking qualified Negra applicants. The commission schedules a luncheon in City Mall to organize its Sunel-raising company. Robert Marcuzzi outlines committee function. George Chamberlain and Henry Joyce join as new members from the Department of Employment Security. other members include Phillip Chase, Robert Fox, Pat Kempl, Cecil Wilson.
Wray Poweis urged limited hiring and salary adjustments for the Skate Division while seeking funds for museum air conditioning and a curator. Arthur Th Ritchie urged stronger support for the State Water Resources Board amid federal activity, warning that federal control could impede state economic growth. He cited the Electro Metallurgical project on the New River and HEW pollution controls on the Monongahela.
West Virginia officials push for increased funding to aid disabled and unemployed, seeking federal match funds to bolster a combined budget near 3.8 million. The plan includes 200 mentally retarded trainees daily, dormitory and classroom construction, and higher director pay. Also discussed are road turnpike plans and interstate mileage projections for 1973.
Summersville based Stowers Super Market former owner AK (Dock) Stowers, age 68, died of an apparent heart attack while fox hunting in Amelia County, Virginia. He had owned markets in Summersville and Belle and previously in Gauley Bridge, Clay, and Beckley Glen. Surviving widow Grace, daughter Helen Enxfreed of South Charleston, sister Jonnie Callaghan of Camden on Gatley, and two grandchildren. Service at Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Groves Cemetery. Her body to be transported from Waite Funeral Home to residence then to church an hour before service.
An six-month-old Lincoln County child died Wednesday after becoming caught between a bed and a wall. Jamie Claude McCormick, son of Bovee McCormick and his wife, was pronounced dead on arrival at a doctor’s office in Alum Creek. Surviving are two sisters, Stanna and Teresa, and his paternal grandparents, with services set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Sumerco Church of God. Burial will be in Midkiff Cemetery. The body rests at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, then to the family home at 4 p.m. today.
Two families continued from page IP report ongoing skunk trouble at a flat. Chester Griffith, regional conservationist, appeared but the skunk did not persist, and guidance was given on building aBalt box to trap it. A state education enzyme expert noted field limits. Humane Society cited its focus on humane, de jerderized skunks. The games farm operator’s wife noted potential objections from conservation. Van Walton sought insurance advice as damage to clothes and furnishings mounted, only to be told policies exclude skunk damage when the animal is not indoors.
The forecast notes snow and rain across multiple states with colder temperatures. West Virginia expects snow and rain, Virginia reports mixed precipitation, Kentucky anticipates snow with rain, and western Pennsylvania eyes clouds, wind, and accumulating snow. Temperatures range from the mid 20s to the 30s with cooling trends into the night.
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