Castro signaling Latin nation rapprochement
Fidel Castro appears to seek improved ties with Chile and other Latin American governments critical of U S policy in the Dominican Republic. This signals a possible shift in regional diplomacy amid ongoing tensions with the United States.
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Beckley Murder Probe Continues as Slain Man Identified
Beckley officials report continued investigation into the murder of Ray Furrow, 58, owner of City Cab Service. Furrow was found shot at close range in Gladys Carter's Woodlawn Avenue apartment, with the weapon not yet recovered. she last saw him Saturday noon. Funeral arrangements are set for Melton Funeral Home with entombment at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Survivors include his widow and multiple relatives.
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Melton Funeral Home
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Abel to Take Steel Union Reins in Power Change
In Pittsburgh Abel, 56, will take the oath and officially close the books for a four year term as the United Steelworkers elects its third leader in 23 years. The bitter power struggle marks the biggest day in the union’s leadership changeover.
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Death Toll Rises in West Virginia Crashes
A 19-year-old Jerry of Gassaway dies in a Parkersburg area wagon crash on W Va 47. The weekend toll includes two more victims in Morgantown and Fayette County crashes, with multiple youths and residents from several counties among the injured or dead. Surviving relatives are listed. body at Bartlett Funeral Home. Also notes a proposed shift of a peace corridor near Santo Domingo palace and a separate note on a vacation school planned by Lakeview Methodist Church in Albans.
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Mother of Labor Paper Editor Dies in Keyser
Mrs. Margar et Atwater, mother of Asa Atwater managing editor of Steel Labor, died Monday at a daughter’s home in Keyser. She was 94 and also a public relations man lfor the union. Lived in McKeesport and was in Keyser during an extended illness.
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Asa Atwater
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Italian Reds wooing factory workers drive in Genoa
In Genoa Italy the Communist party has begun a drive to recruit more members among factory workers. The campaign targets industrial labor with calls for worker representation and political influence within the plants.
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Weather summary for regions including Charleston and West Virginia
The forecast shows mostly sunny and warm conditions across Charleston West Virginia Virginia and Western Pennsylvania with high temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s and occasional showers at night Kentucky clears with possible west central showers Extended outlook calls for near normal highs around 80s and frequent rain Friday and Saturday across the area with normal lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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Foes Accuse Citizens Party of Smear Sheet Tactics
Averil Ramsey, candidate for mayor of St. Albans, blasted the Citizens party for distributing smear sheets on election eve. Peoples party officials reported handbills alleging outsider intrusion and machine politics funds, some placed in mailboxes, while Ramsey vowed a high level campaign and denied any smear attempts.
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Citizens Party
St. Albans
Peoples Party
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Fal Zens Party
China Replacing Old Rails With Welded Tracks
China plans to replace aging rails on its rail network with welded rails. NCNA reported the first replacement occurred on the 90 mile Pe king to Tientsin line, with 41 foot old rails removed. Preparations cover trunk lines from Shanghai and Canton to major cities.
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China
New China News Agency
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Peking
Tientsin
Shanghai
Canton
Wife Granted Divorce Over Communism in London
Mrs. John J. Prewett, 36, was granted a divorce on cruelty and constructive desertion after she demanded her husband give up communism or lose her. He had walked four miles through snow to attend a Communist meeting, and replied that she must go if anything had to go.
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London
John J. Prewett
English Chair Dr Barnett to Leave Morris Harvey for Lindenwood
Dr Howard A Barnett chairman of Morris Harvey College English department will depart this summer to lead Lindenwood College for Women in St Charles Missouri He and his wife and two children plan to move from 403 Beech Ave in August He joined Morris Harvey in 1959 and became chair in 1963 He has been active in Charleston cultural affairs including the Creative Arts Festival gallery and Kanawha Players
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