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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
2
U S ambassador to Mexico Johnson says budget cuts will not hurt security and aims to trim nonessential defense spending. He cites surpluses for 15-year-old bases, vows surveys of 6700 bases, and possible shutdowns if no defense need remains. He notes GNP surpassing 600 billion and discusses tax cut timing and foreign aid.
Army meteorologists warned of worsening ice on the Ohio River within five to six days as low level dam ice forms. The river is ice free now but tributaries may freeze in days. Frigid conditions with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal expected to persist, with light to moderate ice by Friday or Saturday and thicker ice next week as cold continues.
The American liner United States docked in Southampton England twenty one hours late after a 60 foot high freak wave in the mid Atlantic. The wave tore a heavy metal door from a promenade deck, flooding water to a lower deck and five tourist cabins. A spokesman said fortunately no one was hurt.
The report notes no blatant evidence of foul play after two Ghanaian graduates from Moscow Medical Institute died near Khovrinn railroad station following an incident at Rei Square. Autopsy results cited by Tass found no internal organ damage and no forcible death. Authorities question who Addo met and why he was in the area.
The Burton Martin identifier in Cinzelle sory Tuesday brings a SKIT damage suit against Montgomery Ward Co in Commean Meal Court for false arrest. The complaint lists Martin's Kanawhe County address. The suit follows a shoplifting charge from last 17. The case was dismissed at Municipal Court.
Hearings outline a two hour open debate with expected opposition as P Fred Schwengel urges a presidential commission and private funding for a Kennedy memorial. Lawmakers clash over timing and scope while a stock option proposal and a $1.2 billion appropriation proceed in separate actions.
Mrs. Freda Smith, 23, of Rolfe, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to a McDowell County grand jury on a murder charge for the shooting of her husband Charles Lee Smith, 22. She was released on a $5000 bond pending grand jury action. State Trooper W. A. McGinnis said she admitted firing during an argument at their home.
Panama’s aid program is blamed for diverting funds to largely unneeded social projects while neglecting industrial development. A $2 million road bond was approved for uninhabited terrain, and maintenance on feeder roads lags. Congress criticizes unobligated end-year funds and slow project implementation despite a $2.9 million contingency grant.
President Johnson directed Secretary Freeman to draft plans with seven national farm organizations to address agricultural issues including rural poverty. He urged consensus and recommended a comprehensive farm bill with a wheat program and other poverty tackling measures.
WHEELING firemen say a three year old boy playing with a lighted candle started a bed fire that destroyed a six room home in the Firn Grove section. Timmy Taylor and his parents Louis and Mrs. Taylor escaped unhurt as firemen estimated the loss at 313 000 for the house and 7 000 for contents including many Christmas gifts.
The article reports multiple death notices and funeral details. Frank Paget of St. Anthony's Shrine is noted, with burial at Montgomery Memorial Park London. The Rosary is set for tonight at Dan Combs Funeral Home Montgomery, with services Friday at Don Carlos Funeral Home in Montgomery. Surviving relatives include Myrtle Massau of Montgomery, Thomas of Beckley, and Mrs. Freda Scott of Coalburg. Also IRA Jackson, 76, of Sidney, killed in a car crash on U.S. 52 south of Wayne. a 21 year-old Parkersburg woman Roenna Wilkinson dies in a separate crash.
The text notes a Baker tied to loans with American Security and Trust in Washington. It mentions a 50 percent stake worth 120000 in a Toward Johnson franchise motel and restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Early partners in the venture included Kidd Brewer, a lobbyist jailed for misrepresentation, and Luther Hodges, former North Carolina governor and later secretary of commerce, who sold his stake in 1961.
Dallas Times Herald reports Secret Service investigators questioned Arlington State College students after appearance of Kennedy criticism sheets and a remark about possible shooting from an office window. Agents also probed a night class remark as part of the inquiry into threats linked to the assassination.
Comedian Danny Thomas, a top TV star since 1957, will switch from CBS to NBC next season, executive VP Walter D. Scott announced. The move follows earlier reports that Jack Benny will also jump to NBC, and Thomas has pending NBC contract terms for five hour long specials.
The John Adama Junior High band and chorus present a public seasonal concert directed by Mrs. Gwenn Steens and Lowell Gray. The program starts at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium with uniforms and equipment prepared. proceeds fund instruments and music.
Christmas shoppers in Salina were aided when merchants rented all parking meters for two Saturdays to allow free parking. The City Commission set the rental fee based on the meters' average daily stake, and merchants contributed nearly $10 toward the meter rent.
The Charleston YMCA cancels its regular youth schedule through December 31 and offers special events. An overnight program for fifth and sixth graders starts Friday at 8 p.m. Attendees should bring blankets swimwear pajamas and flashlights. Swim time for members is 9 to 10 a.m. on December 23 24 28 and 27. Second graders have a 9 40 a.m. Christmas party on Monday in the lounge. Third and fourth graders meet at 10 a.m. December 24 to carol decorate a tree and enjoy light refreshments with each child bringing a small tree decoration. A junior high holiday party is set for 10 a.m. December 28 featuring the Last Chance Tournament for 1963 with ping pong pool checkers chess and basketball foul shooting. Registration via the YMCA Youth Department.
Weather notes from Charleston and surrounding regions describe partly cloudy conditions and cold spells. Forecasts extend to West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania with snow and wind at times. Northeastern plans predict colder than normal temperatures and possible snow flurries in mountains.
The McKay Chemical Co announced plans to expand its plastics resin facility in New Martinsville with a multimillion dollar addition. Construction is set to begin early next year. The project aims to boost production capacity and create local jobs.
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