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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1964

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U S Says No Information On Ho Chi Minh Bombing

The State Department said on Wednesday it had no information to confirm reports that four strikes were made in the past 10 days by U S jets against the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos near South Vietnam. The press officer declined to say if U S built planes of the Royal Lao Air Force participated.

Washington State Department United Air Force Navy Sup- Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos Viet Nam Ber Robert J Royal Lao Air Force Closkey

Pope Invited to 1964 World’s Fair Visit

Rome Vatican officials report an invitation extended to Pope Paul VI to attend New York World’s Fair activities, with ecumenism cited but Vatican sources expressing skepticism about a visit. Civil rights leaders also discussed a nine-nation African tour in the coming weeks, emphasizing dialogue over confrontation. The plan includes Kenya Ethiopia Tanzania Zambia Rhodesia Uganda Nigeria Ghana Congo and the Congo.

New York Times Co Fair Corp Rome Thomas J. Deegan Jr Paul VI Prican New York Déegan Vatican Ted Mississippi Kenya Ethiopia Zania Zambia Rhodesia United States Uganda Nigeria Congo Ghana

Dock Contract Talks Stalemated In Gulf Ports

In Galveston Texas the Ajmen's Association and president Thomas Gleason of New York clash over longshoremen work orders at Gulf Coast ports. Labor Secretary James Reynolds urged action as talks edge toward a Maine to Texas dock strike, with no headway after several days of negotiations.

Galveston Tex Ajmen’s Assn Thomas Longshore Gleason New York Gulf Coast James Trons J- Reynolds Texas International Longshore

Tearful Embrace at Hong Kong Terminal Marks Nobel Moment

A tearful family reunion unfolded at the Hong Kong terminal as Dr Yang Chenning and his Red China links were touched by emotion. Friends described the scene as private yet joyful, with Yang Wu-tze and his family present, including his mother and younger brother, who traveled from Shanghai.

Fong Rong Hong Kong Yang -Chen-ning China Yang Wu-tze Shanghai

Railroad May Curtail Commuters

The New Haven Railroad trustees reported to Governor John Dempsey they may proceed with a land and transportation authority plan to curtail commuter service to New York. A Hartford meeting on January 8 was called by the governor to discuss developments in this financially pressed railroad’s plan.

New York Times Co New York New Haven Railroad John Dempsey Connnecticut Newfheld Hartford York Thelto

Chile Marines Sail to Easter Island Quell Seccession Rumors

Chilean Navy dispatched 40 Marines toward Easter Island amid reports of secessionist sentiment among the 1100 residents. Officials privately accuse French scientists and sailors of provoking moves toward joining Tahiti and other French territories in a Polynesian Federation.

Santiago Chile Easter Island Tahiti

New Jurist Assigned Civil Action Case Docket Changes

Hamilton County court actions reorganize under Judge William Belcher and Judge Dennis Knapp. Even numbered civil cases and pre trial conferences shift to Belcher with trials delayed to February term due to facilities. Uneven numbers stay with Knapp. appeals from justice courts are redirected to Belcher if even.

William H. Belcher Belcher Will Sommon Pleas Court Justice of the Peace Courts Dennis R. Knapp Division Knapp Belcher Isot U. S Federal

Cabot Back Tax Paid Covers 1948 Onward

Cabot Corp paid 212000 in back gross sales taxes this month covering taxes owed as far back as 1948. City officials had earlier said the payment covered five years of sales to Vandalia industrial customers after the 1958 annexation. The payment also includes taxes for the North Charleston treatment plant begun in 1953 and for True Temper in the 1948 annexed area. Mayor Shanklin, Hedrick, and Cabot officials confirmed the scope of the back taxes. Penalties were not initially assessed, though the city may seek up to about 75000 in penalties.

Carl Hedrick Cabot Corp Shanklin Vandalia Cabot North Charleston True Temper Corp Hedrick Kanawha Boulevard

Head Wound Suspected in Ansted Robbery Death

Walter S. Wilson of Ansted Fayette County prosecutor says a skull fracture followed a head blow. Robbery not motive, as money and an uncashed check lay near the body.

Walter S. Wilson Ansted Fayette County

Youth Released After Car Crash Injuries

Sixteen-year-old Jamies A Bib by NT-of-5404 Kanawha Ave SE was released from Charleston Memorial Hospital after observation for injuries from a car crash on Kanawha Ave SE. Bib suffered a forehead abrasion and was unconscious briefly. Margaret Elaine Weidman 16, of 2921 Noyes Ave SE sustained facial abrasions. The article mentions a planetarium lecture and ongoing inquiries into the crash with no arrests reported.

Jamies A. Bib Kanawha ‘Ave Charleston Memorial Hospital Bibby Kanawha Ave Margaret Elaine Weidman Fred] Weidman Noyes Ave Planetarium Children’s Mu Oak Hills Iheaen Mollie Kirk Newnan Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home East ‘Rainelle

Morgantown Express Buses Scheduled for Sunday Start

West Virginia University students may ride express buses to Morgantown Sunday. Detectives said Miles Barnes reported a break in at a Greyhound terminal on North Rand Street. Buses will begin at 11 a.m. as each bus fills and departs from 603 Court Street loading lot. A scraning item was advertised at 300 dollars.

West Virginia University Morgantown Miles Barnes Court Greyhound North Rand St

Dog Missing Girl Aids Truck Victim

Stephanie Brigode 17 helps a hurt terrier hit by a tractor trailer at Central and Park avenues. The dog bore no ID and volunteers rush it to Charleston Veterinary Hospital where attendants say it is not badly hurt and should soon recover.

Stephanie Brigode A. E. Brigode Grant St Central and Park Avenues Charleston Veterinary Hospital Court Street

Labor Chief and Meany Reach Indefinite Stay Pact

Secretary of Labor John F. Henning will remain on the job for an indefinite future under an agreement with George Meany president of the AFL CIO The two leaders had argued over replacing a veteran labor subordinate Ostensibly neither has shifted position but Meany insists on the status quo while Wirtz keeps the right to press his point when he acts.

New York Times Co Washington John F.henning W. Willard Wirtz George Meany ART Wirtz Meany

Nigeria election boycotts threaten parliamentary majority

The United Progressive Alliance rejects the results calling the vote a farce after officials barred many candidates from filing papers in the north. They warned of a breakup of the federation if no free vote occurs and kept candidates out of the race to seek delay to probe nomination irregularities.

United Progressive Alliance United Progressive Midwest United Progressives Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa National Alliance Progressives

State Department Bureaucrats as Advisers at U.S. Bases

Sen. Stephen M. Young says high ranking State Department officials have been assigned as political advisers at eight U.S. military commands and installations. He compares them to Soviet political commissars and cites his Senate Armed Services Committee experience. The claim follows a tour of bases in the Caribbean and Atlantic regions.

Washington Stephen M. Young Ohio State Department U.S Young Soviet Union Seavale Armed Services Committee Saupeeny Sile H. Co Tom Ellis Leslin Florida Caribbean Ter Ellis

Viet Cong Attack Battles Ranger Forces in Vietnam

The clash near Binh Nghia involves more than 1 000 government troops and up to 1 200 Viet Cong. U S helicopter reinforcements and Marine battalions helped turn the tide. A ranger captain was rescued by a helicopter as missing men were led away by guerrillas. Casualties include U S forces and Vietnamese troops, with ongoing sniping nearby.

U. S North Viet Nam Ben Cat Saigon Delk M. Oden U.S. Army Support Command Binh Nghia Rangers

Johnson Urges Arms Control and Space Budget Shifts

President Johnson called for practical arms control measures at the Geneva disarmament talks and pressed for limits on nuclear spread, a verified test ban, and a freeze on offensive systems. Seaborg and Hornig discussed the 1968 AEC budget emphasizing peaceful nuclear energy and new saline water projects.

Russia United States Geneva Johnson Seaborg

School Board Vote Slated for Jan 4 Meeting

Ka nawha County Board of Education plans a Jan 4 meeting to elect a president with Dr Carl C Tully Jr the incumbent eligible to seek another term. The agenda lists potential school closings for Airport and Lincoln elementary schools.

Kanawha County

Sweeping Raids Block Sabotage (Continued)

The article describes a double engine failure and emergency landing of an airliner. Passengers including Al Baker and stewardess Carolyn Day recount a tense, orderly descent. The plane landed safely far from an airport, a rare event that surprised aviation veterans.

Carolyn Day Shadyside Ohio Miss Day Stewartless Rene Benz Irene al Baker Fresno

UN votes split for 1965 66 on peacekeeping seat

U N General Assembly president Alex Quaison-Lackey announced a plan to rotate the Security Council seat between Jordan and Mali over 1965 and 1966 with possible enlargement. Thant was authorized to spend funds at 1964 levels and machinery for a world trade organization was approved.

United States Soviet Union U. N Alex Quaison-Lackey Ghana Assembly Council Jordan Mali U Thant U.N U.N. Conference On Trade and Development Geneva Quaison-Saciey U.s.oxist Thant

FOP Plans New Year’s Dance at City Armory

The Fraternal Order of Police will sponsor a New Year’s Eve dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the F Street Armory. The Mark IV Orchestra will provide the music for attendees in South Charleston.

South Charleston Chemical City Lodge Fraternal Order of Police F Street Armory Mark IV Orchestra

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