04 Feb 1963
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy visited St Mathews cathedral for a Sunday mass where Rt Rev Msgr John Cartwright gave a 20 minute church finances report. He received applause outside and inside the church as the nation faces a deficit and stalled revenue, echoing his budget and tax proposals.
Charleston area Sunday injures at least six persons in multiple accidents. A car driven by Denzi Smith Jr. skidded on ice near U S 21, striking a parked car and injuring Smith and Gary Slaughter. Another crash at Crescent Road and Garrison Avenue left Dana Horan and John Horan with minor injuries as their VW collided with William Cottrell’s car. Cottrell faced multiple charges. Two others were treated at Thomas Memorial Hospital for facial and chest injuries.
Mona Lisa drew over 500000 visitors at the National Gallery of Art in Washington after debuting January 8 from Paris Louvre. Guards noted unprecedented crowds. the portrait will depart under Secret Service and police escort for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from February 7 to March.
Yemen republican forces and allied troops clashed with Saudi and Jordanian regulars in two major battles in the Aljouf region near Sanaa. The Yemeni radio reported six Saudis and Jordanians killed, 13 wounded, and 25 captured, accusing Saudi Arabia and Jordan of aiding the former Imam Mohamad Al-Badr’s attempt to regain power.
A Bulgarian border guard defected to Turkey early Sunday following a clash with his commander at the Edirne border. The guard, whose name was withheld, requested asylum after breaking free from a Bulgarian army captain and fleeing into Turkey. In a separate incident Ruffner Elementary School was ransacked through an unlocked window, with a desk and filing cabinets reported pilfered. no clear loss was identified.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev accused U S imperialists of blocking national liberation and development, interfering in internal affairs. Tass reported his message to the Afro-Asian Solidarity Conference in Moshi Tanganyika stressing unity to end colonialism and support peace and cooperation.
The Soviet Union accused the United States and Britain of intransigence on inspection as it ended the three power talks in New York. Negotiations will continue within the 18 nation disarmament framework in Geneva on February 12.
North Dakota police patrolman Frank Peterson, 56, was killed early Sunday after surprising a trio of burglars in Rugby. He died in an alley beside his squad car with 16 bullets fired. Roadblocks were set and a state investigator was summoned from Bismarck. An undertaker, Harold Anderson, reported seeing two men firing toward the car.
A weather round up shows Massena New York reporting eight degrees four hours after a zero reading while icy highways form from thaw and rain. Temperatures vary from 82 in International Falls to 73 in Key West with severe freezes in Wisconsin and Missouri.
Boston police say Rocco Ballito 28 admitted planning to kill his sweet heart's husband Bernard Wagner 25 but mistook three policemen for attackers in a Roxbury apartment slaying of Mrs. Toby Wagner 21 and her son Mark 2. Ballito and Albert Civeco 33 are jailed. Salvatore Balliro is still sought.
A Sunday landslide in the Andean farming community of Bi blian destroys a Roman Catholic Parochial School, killing 100 pupils and four teachers. Seven homes are also toppled as heavy rains feed the disaster at Mary College Friday, though no additional casualties are reported.
Charleston firefighters tackled four Sunday incidents. An electrical short at 1594 Washington Street caused no damage. A body in the Kanawha River at Magic Island was unfounded. A car fire at 1010 West Avenue caused 45 dollars in damage. A chimney fire at 3007 Kanawha Avenue caused no damage.
Senate voices heightening alarm over Cuba as Thurmond cites about 10 000 Soviet troops and heavy weaponry. Pentagon counters with lower counts and warns no evidence of nuclear missiles. Jackson calls for ly weekly Defense reports to end confusion.
Charleston police described a Sunday robbery at a Shrewsbury Street tavern as a crazy mixed up case. A woman claimed a pistol theft of 100 dollars by a man, who countered that she pulled the gun and stole from him first. The pair reportedly quarreled and then became friends, with no prosecution pursued. Also, Shirley Moore, a 2%-year old Clendenin woman, was arrested on solicitation for prostitution and released on 500 bond pending arraignment February 11.
Dunbar Republicans back a cautious annexation approach for three western areas. Howard Coleman urges waiting to see a plan from the annexation committee, city council, and planning commission. He warns of financial liability, paving needs on Old County Road, and potential representation issues for Roxalana residents amid court disputes.
A motorist reported seeing a body floating in the Kanawha River near Maglie Island on Charleston's Kanawha Boulevard. Police and fire units searched from the island to Patrick Street Bridge but found nothing. Authorities theorized the sighting could be a woman who jumped into Elk River weeks earlier amid ice floes.
Ottawa report states Chief Justice Patrick Kerwin of the Supreme Court of Canada died Saturday in his Ottawa apartment at age 78. The longtime jurist led Canada’s highest court and shaped its postwar era.
Kansas City readers are offered an improved rupture support claimed to hold without leg straps springs or bulky pads. The ad notes it has helped thousands over the last year and invites trial with a $3.50 gift.
Elmore reports fiscal year first six months ending December net profit at 27.63 percent versus 27.14 percent a year earlier. December profit 29.68 percent, up from 29.13 in 1961. Transfers to state fund and veterans bonds total $4.512 million. Cash balance $1,645,741 as of Jan 29, with $1.198 million needed for orders. About 8,500 Christmas decanters were in stock. 830 remained at year end and were used up since.
New discovery claims a world famous institute found a substance that shrinks hemorrhoids without surgery. It relieves itching burning and pain within minutes while speeding healing and reducing swelling, with tests under a doctor's observation supporting success in long-standing cases. Available as ointment or suppositories and aims to prevent infection.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.