West Virginia to honor its nationally recognized writers
A centennial dinner at the Daniel Boone Hotel honors 10 West Virginia born or resident novelists poets and playwrights with Pearl S Buck as guest speaker. Proceeds benefit Charleston cultural center with tickets eight dollars and reservations through local bookstores and stores. Radio broadcast of Buck’s speech and two Lorentz films supplement the event. Governor and mayor expected among guests.
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Pearl S. Buck
Hillsboro
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Barron
Shanklin
Charles Hodel
Beckley
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The
Kanawha, Council
Martial Law Quells Iranian Riots Amid Reform Protests
Riots broke out in Tehran as mobs clashed with troops and police over the shah's reforms including women’s emancipation. Martial law was declared and authorities claimed control. Reports cited dozens killed or wounded, with American travelers warned to stay near the airport.
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Tehran
Iran
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Mohammed Mossadegh
Tafazuli
Hassan Pakrevan
Jean
Teh
Shah
Rome
Ayatullah Khomaini
Mossadegh
West Virginia Eyes 23 to 25 Million in New Grants
State officials anticipate about 23 to 25 million in outright grants from a new 428 million federal aid allocation under the Accelerated Public Works Program. With local matching funds of 9 to 18 million, the plan could total near 40 million for new facilities and support work for more than 4,000 workers.
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Barron
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Department of Interior
Cardinals Plan Conclave To Name Pope Succesor June 19
Vatican cardinals set June 19 as the start of the conclave to elect Pope John XXIII's successor with voting beginning June 20. Crowds exceed half a million filed past the late pontiff in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica as authorities prepared the secret ballots and Mass of the Holy Ghost before the conclave.
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Bistine Chapel
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Kennedy backs plan for world’s fastest jet airliner
President Kennedy urged immediate government collaboration with private industry to develop a commercially successful supersonic transport superior to any other country's. He spoke at the United States Air Force Academy commencement in Colorado Springs, and announced plans for a Europe trip and Italy visit later in the year.
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Governor Wallace defies federal order over Ole Miss enrollment
Alabama governor George Wallace vows to act despite a federal injunction barring physical interference with Negro enrollment at the University of Alabama. Wallace says the actions may involve his personal freedom and plans to stand in doorways as police and soldiers watch Ole Miss summer session sees a new Black student, Cleve McDowell, enroll amid tight security while James Meredith delays. The U.S. judge cautions Wallace and others against blocking entry as nationwide tensions over desegregation rise.
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Relman Morin
Birmingham
Ala
George Wallace
University of Alabama
Wallace
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James TA. Hood
Cleve McDowell
University of Mississippi At
Oxford
James H. Meredith
Ole Miss
Jackson
Miss
Meredith
Ross Barnett
McDowell
U. S. Army
Alabama
U.S
Seybourn H. Lynne. Jr
David M. McGrathery
Huntsville
Rights Laws Win GOP Backing After Senate Debate
Republican senators approved a statement after five hours of closed door talks signaling support for further legislation to address civil rights issues. The divided vote reflected ongoing contention over the scope and timing of civil rights reforms.
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Washington
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Senate
Leverett Sallonstail
Massachusetts
Jacob K. Javits
New York
Congress
Barry [Goldwater
Arizona
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ZONERS DENY REPORT 164 Routing Still Undecided
The Kanawha County Planning and Zoning Commission has not decided on routing for Interstates converging at Charleston and will not for several months. Officials said no recommendation on I-64 or other major highways will be made until data from a state survey and a special advisory committee review. Two engineering firms study highway locations, and no decision is possible until their work completes.
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Commission
L Ernest Gilbert
Charleston
State Road Commission
County Commission
Johns
Burl A. Sawyers
Protests Stir as Bill Ignores State in Military Funding
The House approved a spending plan allocating vast funds for military construction totaling 1,633 billions, but West Virginia was left off the list of states receiving the money. Mercury flights are vetoed as NASA pursues Gemini plans, delaying the two man mission. The Gazette reports on page 2 with notices, obituaries, and sports listings.
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