River Day To Feature Sternwheel Races And Parades
Kanawha River Day on June 23 will include a sternwheeler race from Kanawha City Bridge to South Side Bridge with the Helen Z. and Kathryn racing at 2 p m. Boats tow musicians and officials, bands from Stonewall Jackson and DuPont High will play, a twin engined seaplane will bring the county centennial queen, and a river parade with decorated boats will follow. Special Events Chairman Edward C Armbrecht Jr calls it a highlight of the week.
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Capital Greets Centennial Train in Washington
West Virginia’s centennial train arrives in Washington after a Charleston to D.C. run. Student hosts face tight quarters with no windows and limited bathing facilities while officials praise the exhibit and its state image. Rep. Hechler attends. others send telegrams.
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Pope John XXIII Near Death as Peritonitis Strikes
The ailing Pope John XXIII endured a grave crisis from peritonitis after a lengthy battle with illness. Vatican officials reported moments of possible life but described a slow, consciousnessless agony as crowds in St. Peter’s Square prayed and relatives rushed to his side.
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Man Given Term in Crash Fatal to Buy
Pineville Wyoming County man Jordan C. Brewster 23 was sentenced to 12 months in jail and fined costs for negligent homicide and driving with an expired license in a crash that killed his 7 year old nephew Marty Dean Brewster. He was freed on bond pending appeal to the Wyoming County Circuit Court in September.
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Train Excursion Draws 400 Rail Fans to Clay
A steam driven train runs a 40 mile round trip from Dundon to Widen attracting about 400 railroad enthusiasts. Murray Smith of Clay County reports tickets sold out two weeks early with visitors from across the country. The Buffalo Creek Gauley Railroad organized the trip as part of centennial events while town lodging fills up and residents even camp outside.
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Weather Forecast Highlights Across States
The Weather Bureau forecast warmer weekend temperatures followed by cooler conditions early next week. Charleston mostly sunny with a high and overnight low near 56. West Virginia and Ohio expected fair to sunny with highs around 75 to 76. Virginia near 90, Kentucky fair, Western Pennsylvania cooler toward the low 80s.
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Crowds Watch Pope in Agony Outside Vatican Doors
Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square around Vatican obelisk as guards patrolled and a sombre mood took hold. Tourists lingered after missed tours, with one English spectator saying the Pope is in his agony and that they should stand and suffer a little with him.
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