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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1963

Page

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Terrorists Caught Setting Fire to British Consulate

In Caracas Venezuela a small group attempted arson at the British consulate in Valencia during a campaign against the Venezuelan government. Police and military forces disrupted the attack, with gunfire and gasoline damage reported and one assailant wounded. Authorities said the preliminary report cites damage to the consulate and ongoing investigations.

Charleeston Gazelle Caracas Venezuela Valencia Priddy Wnibussy

Postal Job Demotion Hit By 3 Negroes

Three postal workers Buford Tyler Andrew Calloway and Herschel Gilling filed grievances over demotion after promotions to supervisors in Dallas Texas The appeals proceed under Post Office Department adverse action rules forwarded to Washington for a ruling They had been temporarily promoted and faced re promotion when new vacancies appeared The dispute drew a federal suit and a Cun salen investigation prompting the demotion action and pending outcome

W. B. Hudson W. MM. McMillan Voional Buford Tyler Andrew Calloway Hersciel Gilling Cunsalen

Fayette County Event Planned by Local Lodge and Chapter

Must Rite Masanu Lodge 27 and the Silver Leaf Chapter 24 of Eastern Star announce a banquet honoring Mr. John Finy at First Baptist Church in Harter Heights. Oscar T. Mnewe is set to serve as master of ceremonies this Saturday.

Silver Leaf Eastern Star Mr. John First Baptist Harter Heights Fayette County Stey Oscar T Mnewe Will Aile

President Johnson Hosts Honorary Degrees Visit in Los Angeles

Defense adviser Mann and Mexican President Adio Lopez Mateus join Johnson in Los Angeles on February 21 as they receive honorary degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles. Afterward the party travels to Palm Springs for conferences. The White House says federal employment rose and fell with vacancies, while Johnson seeks more skilled workers. A public press gathering features barbecue, coffee, and beer as reporters attend the holiday event.

al Euna Becore Mann Adio Lopez Mateus Mexico Johnson Los Angeles University of California At Palm Springs Sail Guand Relay of Defense Robert S. McNamara Pentagon Vanch Cyprus Cypris

Religion Held Bad Vote Tool In Malaysian Senate

The Malaysian senate considers a bill to forbid religion from influencing voting during elections within six months. Senator Whiaw Kat Buh, not aligned with any party, suggested the Pan Malaya Ishaamie party as a target. East coast officials warned against supporting other parties as a mortal sin, claiming it is a right to birth a non Muslim population.

Kuala Lumpah Malaysia Senate Briday Vutta’s Sen Whiaw Kat Buh Pan Malaya Ishaamie Party

China Eyes Sahara Oil Deals via Algeria France Visit

A Chinese diplomatic and petrochemical delegation may negotiate Sahara oil purchases through France and Algeria. The mission aims to secure refinery and processing equipment from France and Italy, with talks extending to French and Algerian interests after a Paris visit. The timing follows a French trade delegation’s prior trip to Teking last summer.

NRW Delai India France Cimitaume Georges Picot Teking

Viet Nam selects ex Diem aide as new U S ambassador

Washington reports President Johnson has approved Vu Van Thai as South Viet Nam's ambassador to the United States. Thai, 44, previously led Saigon’s budget and foreign art offices and forced Diem to resign in 1961. He has been a United Nations technical assistance adviser in Togo, West Africa.

Washington Ngo Dinh Diem United States Viet Nam Johnson Vu van Thai South Viet Nam Obnson Thai Saigon Diem Ambbassador United Lions Togo West Africa

Weather Summary For Virginia And Pennsylvania

The report notes continued cold conditions with scattered clouds over the Virginias and Pennsylvania. Highs near 308 appear garbled. a colder trend persists into Friday with temperatures easing slowly and a potential note of unsettled weather in the mid Atlantic region.

Pbs Virginia Eye High Timig Dandy Caldee

Defroited auto stalls as Russian expert aids repair

In Ohio a 1964 De Soto wagon borrowed from a dealer stalled on a road between Portsmouth and Cincinnati. David McNamara and two Portsmouth detectives watched as farmer Linkows fixed the engine with his thumbnail, then the Dodge sped toward Cincinnati. The Pozdneyev family, guests of Portsmouth’s Junior Chamber, left for Moscow after a brief American visit.

T Alexander Burnham New York Times Moscow Ohio Prigay Ohio River Utopia Fcom Portsmouth Cincinnati David McNamara Junior Chamber Poxmeyer Low Linkans Rowble Linkows Vitiur Vordneyes Childeen New York Ussr Posineyeves United States Junior Chamacter James C McKenzie St. Albans Cac Cr Athans Patricia Parker Lexington Dr Walnut Street Chesapeake and Ohio Pozd- Bryer McKenzie Pozdnevev Kennedy Stockholm

Fire Rages In Putnam Supermart

A large fire tore through the Putnam supermart on New Year’s Eve as Hurricane and Culloder fire departments battled the blaze in a masonry building. The store owned by Denver Hodges suffered significant damage with smoke and flames reported around 3:15 p.m. local time.

Burrican the Alps Culloder Bob Jones University Denver Hodges Dolph Street Baptist Church Richar Steiklert Ewell Stonewall Jackson Charleston Vonvie Dryden and Court Lee St West Hert East Germiny West Berlin Berlin

Cleveland Newsboy Inherits Estate From Generous Customer

In Cleveland, a customer left a precocious 18 year old newsboy an estimated $10,000 estate. Alfred Thurman of Chagrin Falls is named in the will, while Stovall's paperboy James A. Woodward described as fond of kids will may benefit from the bequest. The teenager plans to use the money for college.

Stovall Ames A. Woodward Woodward Tdke Park Tropny Hick

Chou Enlai visits Morocco on Africa tour

Chou Enlai arrived in Rabat for a weekend visit at the Dar es Salam palace near Rabat, after a stop in Algeria on a two month tour of Africa. A Chinese Tunisian communique said Tunisia will join the visit itinerary with plans for establishing diplomatic relations. The trip aims to win influence for Beijing across Africa and could shape aid talks with Mali, Guinea and other nations.

Rabat Morocca Tunisia Mier Chou Enlai China Rocco Hassan 11 Morocco Peking Ise Dar Es Salam Algeria Africa Chow Tunis Albania

Arts Unit Is Urged On Barron

The West Virginia Centennial Commission urged Gov. W. W. Barron to create a seven member cultural or fine arts committee to guide state agencies on arts matters. Executive Director Carl L. Sullivan released a letter noting the panel would serve the state’s cultural growth. The 1963 centennial observance boosted focus on art across disciplines and public response was strong. The commission adopted the resolution unanimously.

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FCC Approves WCAW FM Station Here in Charleston

Capitol Broadcasting Corp won FCC approval to construct WCAW-FM here. The firm, operator of WCAMW-AM, plans a 6 am to midnight schedule with 8,000 watts output now and potential upgrade to 50,000 watts. Construction may begin in March or April with completion aimed by June or July. The station would feature more music, stereo quality, and cover roughly 65 to 90 miles depending on final power. Estimated capex ranges from 25,000 to 50,000 dollars based on chosen path.

Capitol Broadcasting Corp Federal Communications Commission Gry FM Wcamw-Amt Wcaw-Fm Pete) Johnson Johnson Charleston

Lost Truck Delivers Gobblers to Charleston

A misrouted shipment of turkeys tied to a multi state search was recovered in Shenandoah Produce Inc. Harrsonburg Virginia. Driver BE Fo Zedney of Key Lines said the truck will proceed to Corey Brothers. An OSPOKESMAN said Chow driver arrived in Charleston and plans to depart for Albania or Morocco.

Charleston Frisia Turkey Fo Zedney Key Lines Corey Brothers Ss Hiesale Charlet Morocco Albania China Pe — Zidney Sisal Sing Monawly Rownubr. Va Catal Thie Roanoke South Carolina Michigan Keviney Shenandoah Produce Inc Harriesonburg Charleston Zedney Chicago Detroit Federalsburg Hirm

Neutron Star Suspected From Space Mystery

A mysterious X ray bright spot in deep space may be a neutron star formed from a supernova about 1,000 years ago. A South Charleston man was hospitalized after a car accident while investigators study the X ray source in Scorpius and the Crab Nebula for clues.

John Barbour Washington South Charleston Herbert Friedman U.S. Naval Research Labora Thind MacCorkle Avenues William Jones Massey Circle Thomas Memorial Hospital Scorpius Stone Charleston Janes Lance Scorpus Friedman American Astronomical Society Diamond Methodist Church Rainbow Meeting Chelyan Assembly Rainbow Girls Chelyan Masonic Hall

Water Plant tanker spill spurs fish kills and odor complaints

Residents near South Charleston and Nit nu reported fish kills downstream after a spill. Upstream fish were unaffected. Fire Chief Eastwood noted strong odors in Montrose as hygienists found yellow flames at homes and suspected chlorinated hydrocarbon residue, suggesting carbon tetrachloride exposure.

South Charleston Nitnu Joe Eastwood Sai Charleston Montrose Montrose Drive Harvey Roberts West Virginia Health Department

Stabbed Teen In Accident At Stonteh Ave

Johnny Johnson of 2001 Lippert St was admitted to Charleston General Hospital with a stab wound to the stomach after an accidental injury during a play. Hospital aide said the wound was not intentional and he remains in satisfactory condition.

Charle Bn Hoy Charleston General Hospital Johnny Johnson Lippert St

Robbery at Jackson and Michael Service Station

Police investigate break‑in at Jackson and Michael Service Station at Kanawha Boulevard and Bream Street. Thieves struck Thursday night or early Friday, stealing nearly $10 from venting machines.

Jackson and Michael Kanawha Boulevard Bream Street

Yule Songs By Kennedy Recalled

Philadelphia reports that four days before Kennedy's assassination he and Rep. William Green sang carols aboard Air Force One from Florida to Washington. Green's son William J. Green III recounted the moment at a Democratic City Committee meeting, noting Kennedy requested Silent Night before landing. Green, Philadelphia Democratic chair, died December 21.

Philadelphia John F Kennedy William 1 Green Florida Washington Green William J. Green Democratic City Committee Kennedy Air Force One Young Creer Dad Billy Democratic Party Democratic Committee

Police Probe Theft of $62 From Orchard Manor Home

Police investigate grand larceny after $62 missing from Mrs. Fred Snyder’s Hutchinson Street residence. Mrs Snyder reported the money was taken from her purse in the kitchen while she briefly stepped out Thursday.

Fred Snyder Hutchinson St Orchard Manor

Woman Fined for Shoplifting at Diamond Store

Lincoln County woman Wavie McCallister of Mec Corkle was found guilty of shoplifting a box of bath powder from Diamond department store and fined 27 dollars in Municipal Court Friday.

Lincoln County Diamond Wavie McCallister Mec+ Corkle

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