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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1963

Page

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Karyn Kupcinet’s Slayer Still Sought By Police

Hollywood detectives continue to hunt for Karyn Kupcinet’s killer, with two dozen officers on the case and a theory pointing to a man she knew. The Chicago columnist’s daughter, 22, was found strangled and nude in her Sunset Strip apartment, five months after arriving in Hollywood. early leads centered on friends, actors, and a wide Hollywood circle, but investigators say no decisive clue has emerged.

Dial ‘Turgerson Hollywood Sunset Strip Karyn Kupeint Are Karyh Pete Striig Howe George Walsh Walsh Karyn Chicago Irv Kupcinet Jerry Lewis Jack Benny Gertrude Berg Sunset Sunset Boulevard Mike Goddard Marcia Goddard Robert Taylor Edward S. Rubin Robert F. Hathaway Rubin Andy Prine Jengttis Nave Goddards Ari

Danish tanker and French ship collide off Varberg coast

The 12410 ton Danish tanker Rosberg and 426 ton French ship Capitaine Louis Matbert collided 15 miles west of Varberg Sweden amid fog and 20 mph winds. The French vessel sank or grounded with unknown crew. Rescue ships from Sweden and a Finnish vessel responded while a Soviet salvage tug neared the scene.

Ggteborg Sweden Goletwig Rosberg Louis Matbert Rouen Varberg Strogy Weather Bureau

Man with hammer pounds dents in car on Baines Street

City police report a man with a hammer was pounding a car in the 1200 block of Baines Street East End. Officers found the assailant gone and the vehicle dented. No motive or reason could be learned, says a desk sergeant.

Baines Street East End

Youth Rescues Towthrash From Page tt Fire Scene

Fielden, a Miami freshman and Navy veteran, helped shelter Donna and Miss Previli on a smoke filled 10th floor. After 40 minutes firemen ushered them to an ambulance while a middle aged couple was found unconscious in Miss Americas suite. Fielden and family treated for smoke inhalation.

Towthrash Wee Donna Fielden Dart Young Fielden Navy Miami Miami Dade Junior 4 College Mark

Johnson Erhard discuss Western alliance and Europe

Johnson and Erhard outlined aims to strengthen the Atlantic alliance and a unified Europe. They pledged U S German cooperation, including Peace Corps tasks in Bonn, and maintaining six divisions in Germany while Berlin commitments persist. The leaders urged NATO unity to bolster Western defense amid rising European integration. A separate Dublin report notes Brendan Behan’s alleged assault and a separate political incident.

West Germany Europe United States Germany Johnson Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Bonn Gove Rances United Berlin Erhard North Atnatic Treaty Organization Nate Dublin Wright Brendan Behan

Rest Home Fire Kills Elderly Man

An elderly resident identified as Robert Nelson Doss died in a blaze at Maple Hill Rest Home in Funecat. Firefighters believed all escaped at first, but Doss was later found among rubble as a state investigation began. Fire officials and local residents listed patients and staff names associated with the home.

Pinsman Anger Robert Nelson Doss East Rainelle Sherry Watson Moore Nickell Maple Hill Funecat Fast Rainolle Raindle Meadow Bridge Rupert Richard Kyle Moore John Alley Alma Matheny Ben Black Cynthis Bennett Mary Jane McClung Alice Hundley Effie Hundley Emma Dorsey Miniver Fox

Viet Army Truck Kills 9 Mourners

Nine people died and twenty were injured when a military truck lost control while towing another vehicle and crashed into a funeral procession 330 miles northeast of Saigon. The accident occurred Friday, with the government reporting the toll on Sunday.

Saigon South Viet Nam Here

Weather outlook from Great Lakes to Appalachians noted

Weather bulletin expects snow flurries and freezing drizzle from the Great Lakes to northern Appalachians. Occasional light rain or drizzle possible in the Northwest with freezing precipitation in northern Rockies. Elsewhere, most areas will see fair skies.

Great Lakes Appalachians Northwest Rockies

Spill highlights water safety fears near Nitro plant

Residents in the Montrose area reported odor, discoloration, and illnesses after a chemical spill. State Health Director N H Dyer said the chance of carbon tetrachloride in the Kanawha River water at toxic levels is very remote. Officials and Carbide personnel opted not to close the water plant as city leaders plan a full spill report at the January 9 council meeting while a 25 year franchise decision remains on hold.

Montrose N. H. Dyer Kanawha Aoe Couich Counclmen McComis

Hotel Fire Death List

A list of victims from Sundays Roosevelt Hotel fire in Jacksonville includes R A Patrick Huntsville Macon GA. Max E Kahn Jr 32 Atlanta. J R Remedy assistant fire chief Jacksonville. John R Hill Jr Fast Point GA. Walter Dupree 4 Atlanta. Wallace Henry McLemore 5 Vidalia. Jim Swick Gainesville. Mrs Rena Swick Gainesville. Bess Roberson 35 Gadsden AL. William G Carpenter Orlando. Mrs William G Carpenter Orlando. J C Cohen Atlanta. Mrs J C Cohen Atlanta. Wade W Hildinger Buffalo NC. Marion F Corry 43 Greensboro NC. Murray William Sherman Jacksonville. Mrs Sherman Jacksonville. Gail Kahn Atlanta. Paul Avant 52 Pageland SC. Ida C Fish New York. Sadie Citren New York.

Jacksonville Fla Roosevelt Hotel R. A. Patrick Huntsville Ala Macon Max E. Kahn Jr Atlanta J. R. Remedy John R. Hill Jr Fast Point Walter Dupree Wallace Henry McLemore Vidalia Jim Swick Gainesville Rena Swick Bess Roberson Gadsden William G. Carpenter Orelando Orlando J. C. Cohen Wade W. Hildinger Bufalo N. C Marion F. Corry Freensboro Murray William Sherman Murray William’ Sherman Sherman Gail Kahn Atlanta, Ga Paul Avant Pageland

Charleston Man Among Hotel Roosevelt Fire Survivors

A Charleston West Virginia man, Yom Cox Jr of 723 Donnally Road, among Hotel Roosevelt guests, escaped harm after a fire killed 21 people on Saturday night in Jacksonville Florida. Police and investigators continued to assess the blaze and its victims.

Jacksonville Fla Charleston W. Va Yom Cox Jr Donnally Rd

Barron Clergymen Launch West Virginia Second Century

West Virginians marked New Century Day with leaders from church and state urging energy unity and faith. Gov Barron, Bishop Campbell, Rabbi Canper, and Father Griffin called for brotherhood, tolerance, and resolve to build a stronger West Virginia and America.

Barron West Rabb Samuel Canper Chrleston B’nai Jacob Edward A. Griffin Blessed Sacrament Catholic South Charleston Fr. Griffin Joseph H. Hodges Wheel West Virginia Bur- Tron America Campbell Habbi Cooper Father Griffin

Rickenbacker Sets To Start Crusade For American Way

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker announces retirement from Eastern Air Lines to wage a broader crusade for the American way of life. He will not resign from the board, praising Floyd Hall as new CEO while planning time with family and continuing anti Communist work. Rickenbacker, war hero, recounts his World War I ace record and a perilous WWII life raft ordeal. He was born in Columbus Ohio in 1890 and rose from mechanic to racing driver and pilot, earning the Medal of Honor and other decorations.

New York Edward WY Eddie) Rickenbacker Eastern Air Lines Rickenbacker Americas Committee For the Preservation of Floyd D. Hall Hall Hickenbacker John .J. Pershing Hth America Secretary of War Pacific Columbus Ohio Switzerland

Public Schools to Resume Today in Kanawha County

Kanawha County public schools resume classes today after a Christmas vacation that began December 20. There will be no classes Wednesday in observance of New Year’s Day.

Kanawha County

Sled Mishap Injures Boone County Boy

A Boone County youth suffered possible internal injuries when his sled crashed into a tree near Ridgeview on Sunday. Hillard Kinder, son of Elijah and Mrs. Kinder, was admitted to Charleston Memorial Hospital after the accident.

Boone County Hillard Kinder Elijah Kinder Ridgeview Charleston Memorial Hospital

What I Believe and Why by President Johnson

A significant article from Johnson written while both he and Kennedy served in the Senate. He explains his personal beliefs and why he rejects labeling Americans by headings. He discusses taxes, and his view of the highest purpose of governmental policy.

Kennedy U.S. Senate Reader's Digest Aula

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