Liquor Bill Debate in Charleston Raises Conflicts
In Charleston, advocates and opponents clash over private club liquor bill 652. Walton Shepherd criticizes Elmore and calls for liquor controls while supporters warn of costs and enforcement, with figures from restaurateur Bob Phillips and critics like Rev Crowson and Dr Shissler debating revenue versus social impact.
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White Believes Papke Support Grows On Gov Reform
White discusses public service limits for professionals, income disclosure concerns, and conflict rules. He backs highway beautification, supports bonding for Appalachian roads, and favors a constitutional revision convention though leadership is split.
U S Forces Sweep Red Zone After Air Strikes
U S forces swept the Viet Cong red zone with renewed air strikes and ground engagements. Marines and South Korean troops reported scattered clashes in northern provinces. Marines claimed 30 enemy killed while South Korean forces and naval gunfire reported 57 enemy deaths. U S air missions rose to 72 despite fog and cloud cover.
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Weather summary with scattered regional forecasts and a degree awarded
The report covers multiple regions with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies and warmer trends. Antioch forecast notes high 40s, low 30s, and a chance of showers. Maryland and surrounding areas show variable clouds and warmer conditions. A recital by Joseph W. Grider at West Virginia State College was canceled due to a death in the family. Margaret B. Gross from Charleston earns a bachelor of arts in music at Maryville College.
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Maryville College
Jets Survive Heavy Fire and Bridge Blast
In South Vietnam heavy fighting continued with U S Marines and the 25th Infantry Division reporting enemy casualties in multiple sectors. Air power struck Communist bases in the north and near Quang Ngai, while a Navy river patrol boat on the Co Chien River in Vinh Binh Province was hit, leaving two Americans wounded and one missing.
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Vietnam Premier plans earlier Viet election
Saigon reports Premier Nguyen Cao Ky aims to move Vietnam's presidential election up to three months after the new constitution is adopted, targeting completion of charter writing by March 27 and seeking an early July voting amid war conditions. Ky predicts Hanoi watches closely and says North Vietnam may push peace feelers to avoid dealing with a democratically elected Saigon regime. He also notes plans to involve 1,000 international reporters, and possibility U Thant may attend. Ky discusses corruption probes, land reform plans transferring land to 200,000–300,000 Vietnamese families, willingness to meet Ho Chi Minh, and potential inclusion of Viet Cong in government if they renounce their Communist bosses. The Mekong Delta may require two U.S. divisions to clear Viet Cong, with the 9th American division already in area near My Tho.
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Increase in Tax Believed Certain as Interest Falls
Washington reports the administration aims to raise taxes this year if lower interest rates persist. It may scrap the 6 percent across the board increase only after a significant economic reversal. If needed, it could propose a business oriented tax cut tied to higher corporate share of the overall tax rise.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Denies Diplomatic Slap Incident
The foreign ministry rejected claims that Chinese diplomats were struck in the Red Square clash and said it ordered removal of photos from the Chinese embassy. Among the injured was An Chiyuan, charge d affaires, observed by a Western correspondent in the building with visible facial bruises.
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Maoists Concede Premature Wins In Shanghai Turmoil
A Shanghai Maoist paper flags a premature victory claim as a countercurrent grows against Maoist control. In Taiyuan, Red Guard resistance and defections erode the takeover, leaving only a core group led by the vice governor at the Revolutionary Rebel General Headquarters. Reports from across Red China recount renewed clashes, military intervention, and internal criticism within the army command as walls in Shihchiangshan flare up and officials warn of counterattacks in Kweichow.
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Explosion and Fire Hit Offshore Oil Platform
Five men are missing and presumed dead after an explosion and blaze on an offshore Gulf of Mexico drilling platform near Lake Charles Louisiana. Ten others were injured, two critically, as crews worked to evacuate survivors and fight the fire that started about 3 40 p m and burned until 8 45 p m. Survivors described a diesel fuel fire running across the deck and an acetylene tank possibly triggering the blast.
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From State Die in Viet Two
Two West Virginians were added to the Vietnam war casualties. Army Captain Larry Lucas of Marmet, a pilot, was missing since December 20 and presumed dead since January 30. Ernest DuPont, 19, of Masontown, Preston County, also listed as killed with no details available. Capt. Lucas is survived by three children and his parents. He perished while his observation plane exploded after being hit.
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Marmet
MacCorkle Ave Mishap Sparks Damage Suit
An accident last December on MacCorkle Avenue in Kana wha City results in a Common Pleas Court damage suit. Plaintiff Paul Donegill Jr. of West Union Doddridge County alleges serious injury after a collision with Mrs. W. Jennings of Montgomery. He seeks $50,000 in damages.
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West Union
Doddridge County
Nelson opens monthly student dialogue at Tech
Montgomery Virginia Tech students may bypass ordinary channels as President Leonard Nelson hosts an open house for student discussion from 1 to 12 p.m. Tuesday in his conference room. All students may attend to discuss campus topics with Dr Nelson, with refreshments provided.
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