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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1964

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General Assembly Near Adjournment at UN

Agreement was reported near on Monday to adjourn the U.N. General Assembly until January 1 and delay any U.S.-Soviet showdown over voting rights after the Soviets refused to pay peacekeeping assessments. Diplomatic sources said vacancies on the Security Council could be filled and yearend business handled under the no-vote truce in effect since December 1.

United. Nations N.Y U.N. General Assembly Security Council

Navy Submarine Duty Pay Overpayments Reported

Washington GAO report finds about 1 million dollars annually in hazardous submarine duty pay improperly reaching Navy personnel mostly ashore or on surface ships. Congress notified and no challenge to overpayments will occur until service assignments are readjusted or stricter law enacted by next March 1.

New York Times Co Washington Navy General Accounting Office Congress GAO

Steelworkers Call Price Increases Aid Contract Talks

Pittsburgh report says price hikes should help USW meet contract demands. President David J. McDonald states the industry was ready to satisfy both employers and workers thanks to productivity gains. A meeting of the union's executive board is planned for January. Talks with basic steelmakers are recessed for the holidays and will resume January 5.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union USW David J. McDonald McDonald

Airline Sued Over 21 Million After Elkton Crash

Relatives of ten killed when Boeing 707s crashed near Elkton on December 8 1963 file suits in Baltimore circuit court seeking about 21 million dollars. Butler Aviation Friendship Inc refuels at Friendship Airport and is named defendant. Plaintiffs claim the fuel used was dangerous given the weather and aircraft type.

Baltimore Elkton Butler Aviation Friendship, Inc Friendship Airport

Stevedores Return to Work as Bargaining Looms

Baltimore stevedores resume work after a week of wildcat strikes as union leaders prepare to negotiate a new labor contract. Most gangs reported for 8 a.m. shape-ups and ship loading and unloading proceeded with little interruption, though some crews did not appear.

Baltimore Wildcat

Presidential Health Officially Rated Excellent After Checkups

Independent examiners at Brooks Air Force Base led by Dr. James Cain and Dr. Willis Hurst found all results normal. They report no residual heart attack effects from 1955 and note seven to eight hours of sleep with good daytime stamina. The President maintains excellent physical fitness and ability to relax during a demanding campaign schedule.

Brooks Air Force Base Tex Burkley Lawrence B. Lamb Brooks James Cain Willis Hurst

Priests and Guards Bound in Brinks Truck Holdup

Three masked gunmen bound four priests and a Brinks guard at Divine Savior Church in Norridge Illinois as they robbed a Brinks truck after its daily pickups. The guard Robert Johnston 38 of Chicago was tied. The robbers escaped with an undisclosed amount. A similar church Brinks heist last week in Paterson New Jersey involved 511000. The Rev Richard Burke 31 described the scene. An ambulance crew found the bound men and the driver injured. Police note the two robberies may not be related.

Chicago Divine Savior Church Brinks Robert Johnston Norridge Divine: Savior Roman Catholic Church Paterson N. J Richard Burke Father Burke Walter Morris Fr. Morris Fr. Burke Heinz Beer Borridge Putnam Alice Beer Boston Bernard Gendek Islain

Budget Study Resumes Amid Hectic 1965 Legislature Prep

The Board of Public Works will resume budget sessions today to complete its recommendation for presentation to the 1965 legislature. The review covers the State Road Commission and the State Department of Welfare among others as the board seeks the final budget document before lawmakers convene. Ash, released from Rhode Island State Prison last May, was linked to the slaying of Alfred Freeland in 1958 and pleaded guilty to being an accessory in the murder.

Board of Public Works Budg St. Philip’s Harrison Avenue State Department of Welfare State Road’ Commission West Virginia University Ash Jay Rhode Sues Nema Lye Jeans Alfred Porky) Freeland Boston Freeland Burrillville R.L

Kuwait government resigns as emir names new premier

Damascus and Kuwait City report that Sheikh Sabah Salem al Sabah accepted the resignation of the 2‑day old government under pressure from parliament. The emir designated Sheikh Abdullah al Salem as the acting premier while a new cabinet is formed. Kuwait radio confirmed no new premier was immediately named.

Damascus Syria Ku- Sabah Kuwait Cation Bombay India Sun- Sheik Sabah Salem el Sabah Day Parliam Kuwait Radio Sheikh Abdullat Isalem

Jordan and Israel Clash in Border Firing Near Tel Aviv

Israeli and Jordanian forces exchanged small arms and mortar fire along the central border sector near Tel Aviv in a series of clashes. Two morning skirmishes prompted UN observers to respond. one Jordanian was reported wounded with no serious damage.

Tel Aviv Israel Jordan U.N U. N

Heart Attack Kills Plant Supervisor Gene Hill Ramsey

Gene Hill Ramsey age 49 production supervisor at the Belle plant died after a heart attack early Monday following a car crash. He had worked 31 years at the Belle facility and lived at 107 Holley Street Nitro. Survivors include his widow Lucille two sons two daughters his parents and a brother. Ramsey was a World War II veteran and member of Lakes Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Nitro Funeral Home.

Gene Hill Ramsey Duli Pont Belle Mont Charles Ton General Hospital Ramsey Victor Fayette County Lakes Presbyterian Church Holley St Nitro Lucille Joseph Lloyd Nicholas Hanse Genie Hill Ramsey Roanoke Virginia Lucille ‘Ramsey Columbus Ohio Nicholas H. Ramsey Lottie Blackburn Petersonburg Fla B.M Groves Tex

Man Withdraws Cutting Warrant in Municipal Court

A warrant charging Melvin Malcolm of 58th Street with cutting was withdrawn in Municipal Court Monday after Hervey Fleck of Kanawha City signed a complaint. Fleck had been treated at a Charleston hospital for a cut on the left arm. Judge Joseph Thomas then dismissed Malcolm.

Hervey Fleck Kanawha City Melvin Malcolm 58Th Street Fleck Charleston Joseph Thomas Malcolm

Robbers Break Into Church Office and Safe

Charleston detectives investigated a burglary at St. Joan's Episcopal Church office on Quannian Chant and Reand. The Rev. William Pregnall reported Sunday afternoon thieves opened the safe and took a sheet of 100 four cent stamps and four dollars in cash. church receipts were not in the safe.

Use Sueer Wiuau Street William S. Pregnall Charleston St. Joan’s Episcopal Church Quannian Chant

Putnam County Teens Escape Serious Injury In Speeding Crash

State police report three Buffalo youths escaped serious injury when their car went out of control on a curve on U. S. 35 six miles north of Winfield Monday. The vehicle knocked down three roadside mailboxes and a 600 pound boulder. Driver Richard Nease, 18, suffered back and head injuries. James Mitchell, 17, head injuries. Donald Williams, 17, lacerations. All were treated. Williams admitted for observation. No charges have been filed.

Putnam County U. S Winfield D. L. Stephenson K. L. McDaniels Buffalo Thomas Memorial Hospital Richard Nease James Mitchell Donald Williams

South Charleston Mayor Declines Civil Defense Controversy

Mayor McIlwain rejected calls from John Hover and Councilman Charles Layer to discuss Civil Defense disputes. He noted Hover resigned as paid Civil Defense director to volunteer and that a reduction in expenses led to the director post becoming voluntary. Hover had been a volunteer under prior administrations before becoming paid under the Republicans.

South Charleston Mcllwain John Hover Hover Charles Layer McIlwain

Two South African Students Arrested For Trespassing

In Baltimore region two Union of South Africa students were arrested for trespassing after attempting to buy beer at the Conowingo Inn near the Pennsylvania line. They were released on a $104 bond. Sheriff Startt noted the tavern’s focus on alcohol rather than food, limiting applicability of public accommodations laws. Parren J. Mitchell said the State Department requested no publicity.

Baltimore The Union of South Africa United States State Department Cecil County Pennsylvania Parren J. Mitchell Maryland Interracial Commission Edgar A. Startt Conowingo Inn Startt

Auto Magnate Widow Plans To Remarry In New York April

Palm Beach report confirms widow Dora Mae Fjelstad Dodge intends to wed Daniel D. Moran, ex NYPD, in April in New York. Moran has appeared with Mrs. Dodge here recently amid years of tabloid coverage of the Dodge marriage.

Dodge Palmer Erigine Williams Gregg Europe

Grafton Man Saves Two in Accident

Police Chief Robert DeBarr credited Everett Boston for swiftly rescuing two men from Three Forks Creek after their car left the road and overturned Friday night. The Pres ton County brothers Harold Miller Jr and Michael Miller escaped injury, and Boston's act may be submitted to the Carnegie Foundation for a heroism medal.

Grafton Robert DeBarr DeBarr Everett Boston Three Forks Creek Boston Preston County Harold Miller Jr Michael Miller Carnegie Foundation

Rush Hour Crash Injures Two Men Near Lock 6

A two car collision on U S 35 near Lock 6 halted traffic about 30 minutes during the Monday morning rush hour. Homer Steward 70 of 216 Spring St sustained a head laceration and was listed in fair condition at Kanawha Valley Hospital. Damon Steward 42 his son was treated for a nose laceration and released. Elizabeth Conner 31 of 4360 Merical Dr was released after examination.

U. S.35 Lock 6 Homer Steward Spring St Kanawha Valley Hospital Damon Elizabeth ‘Conner

Cabell Brewery Hit by Bandit in Huntington

An armed bandit robbed the Fesenmeier Brewing Co. office in Huntington, taking about 1200 to 1300 dollars from a desk drawer after pointing a pistol at shipping clerk Lawrence Williams. The money was reported as the day’s driver-salesman collections.

Huntington Fesenmeier Brewing Co Lawrence Williams Williams

Mishap Hurts Lincoln Boy

A 14 year old Lincoln County youth was in critical condition at Thomas Memorial Hospital after falling from a moving truck. Raymond Sowards, son of Ellwood and Mrs. Sowards of Hamlin, suffered head injuries on a secondary road between Yawky and Alum Creek. An ambulance driver from A Curry Funeral Home reported the incident.

Lincoln County Thomas Memorial Hospital Raymond Sowards Ellwood Sowards Hamlin A. Curry

Play Troupe To Perform Extra Time

The Kanawha Players add five performances of Peter Ustinov's Photo Finish at the Civic Center Little Theater on January 21, with a pre concert by the Charleston Catholic Marching Band. Proceeds support fundraisers for clubs and civic groups, tickets through the Band Boosters.

Kanawha Peter Ustinov Civic Center Little Theater Charleston Roosters Assn Charleston Catholic Marching Band

Doctor Zhivago Filming Opens in Madrid

Filming began Monday in Madrid on the multi million dollar movie Doctor Zhivago based on Boris Pasternak's book. David Lean directs for Metro Goldwyn Mayer with Carlo Ponti producing.

Madrid Spain Boris Pasternak David Lean Carlo Ponti Metro= Goldwyn-Mayer

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