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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1963
Page
7
A jumble of crossword entries and scattered letters on a damaged page blending clues, partial solutions, and garbled references across multiple numbers and languages, with names and terms that resemble crossword prompts rather than a coherent article. The fragmentary content lists several horizontal clues and stray terms, including geographic names and random nouns, reflecting the imperfect OCR of a newspaper’s puzzle section.
The annual Coal Policy Conference reports a rising 1963 coal record with production likely to reach 450 million tons, driven by strong demand for electric power. Industry leaders urge continued government support while cautioning against overreliance on nuclear power, stressing coal’s role in economy and security. The conference includes major producers, unions, railroads, utilities, and mining equipment manufacturers.
Time magazine named Martin Luther King Jr man of the year for 1963, praising his leadership of the civil rights movement and his empathetic, compassionate approach. The editors highlighted his dominance of that year's news and his role as a symbol of the Negro revolution.
An 83 year old Lincoln County man, Saul Gue of West Hamlin, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and a fall at home leading to serious injuries. He was found by friends, treated at St Marys Hospital Huntington, and died days after.
A string of obituary notices from Spencer and nearby towns reports deaths and funeral details. Survivors include spouses and children across Ohio New York Florida and California. Services are scheduled at Kelior Funeral Home Dunbar Spring Hill Memorial Park Ebenezer Baptist Church and other local venues with burial in Grandview Memorial Park and Spring Hill Cemetery.
Patrolman C. T. Comean arrested a Svea Aharlestan pay driver after a collision at Warcunt sworn of Linttabh. Miragholl and Frances Miragholl and family injured. Wife Frances and others treated at Charest General Hospital. Vehicle damage listed at $900.
Police investigate a burglary at a residence described as ante pogisters ad an edigarette menu al ven Diane onl Boot. A total of $204 was stolen, with entry gained by prying back a door. Suspects were seen leaving the area around midnight Saturday.
Dowd Mills longtime manager of Kenna Homes in South Charleston died of an apparent heart attack at his home. He was a Staunton Military Academy graduate and a Virginia University pharmacology alumnus with service in World War II. Survived by widow Myrtle and four sisters. Funeral planned Wednesday in Charleston with burial to follow.
The Juvenile Court of Bana County West Virginia appoints a guardian ad litem for Linda Esker a minor. Court orders a legal guardian and friend to supervise the minor until further order and sets a January date for the appointment and related proceedings. The notice references Frances Meadows Paul Meadows and others in a sale and trustee proceedings context with appointed representatives and conditions.
Wanted ad seeks an experienced engineer for a garage sales and service station role. Requires high school graduate, some sales aptitude, reliable transport, and ability to earn around 125 dollars weekly. Includes pension and liberal company benefits, location in Charleston West Virginia area with possible advancement.
A garbled job ad lists multiple sales and driving positions with pay, benefits, and training offers. It mentions age limits around 78, some advancement to commission and union-like plans, and requires minimal formal education. Various locations and contact numbers appear, plus references to delivery and transportation roles and a need for drivers with licenses.
A jumble of historically styled classified ads seeks female help for drug stores restaurants kitchens and housekeeping. Listings mention experienced waitress cook housekeeper and counter staff with ages and locations across towns, including Montgomery West Virginia Washington Street and other street addresses. Several ads emphasize confidentiality and long hours with wages and benefits hinted, though legibility is low and many names are garbled.
Internationally famed German composer Hindemith dies after circulatory illness. He was celebrated as a master violist and prolific creator of symphonies ballets string quartets sonatas organ works and modern music innovations.
A street accident at Fortes Street and Sta Parkle Avenue near Charleston sent three people to Memorial Hospital. Injured were James Pinners and Lioty Harper both of Bloomingrace, Rose Canty with facial lacerations, and Abel Meestan of 12nd Washington Ave SE. All were treated and released.
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