Fire razes North Georgia tile plant complex
A massive overnight blaze in Rossville destroys a central tile plant complex after midnight, displacing about 2,400 workers and causing damage estimated over 10 million dollars. Steel and brick rubble spread as chemical drums explode, drawing in authorities and fire crews. Separately in Cairo, Pan American Oil Company workers are detained amid tensions and reports of armed crowds outside the Nile Hilton hotel.
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Ecumenical merger push tools church unity plan
In Bristol Tennessee on Sunday churchmen from two American denominations urged broad ecumenical programs as essential for the Christian church to meet its greatest challenge. Rev Dr Alan Walker of Sydney addressed a joint session of the 107th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S and the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America.
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Manufacturing Rally In New York Trends As April Ends
Inventory liquidation in April nearly offset a renewed rise at the management level, signaling the smallest overall inventory growth of the year. Lt. Gen. Lewis W. Walt, commander of U.S. Marine forces in South Vietnam for two years, sailed Sunday.
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Marines call for more troops to halt communist advance
Department nearly offset inventories and large totals show dwindling reserves as Sunday reports say the enemy grows more desperate and vicious seeking a victory. Wall cites need for additional Marine Corps personnel to block Communist efforts.
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Raids in North and South Vietnam Reported Sunday
The Charleston Gazette Monian reports ground actions in North Vietnam with U S Marines ambushing enemy troops and U S artillery causing casualties. Seaborne air forces from carriers Constellation and Bon Homme Richard attack Haiphong area targets while North Vietnamese air defenses down several aircraft. In South Vietnam B-59 bombers strike in Quang Tri Province as rail yards receive deep strikes.
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Syria Israel clash and ceasefire tensions widen
Syria accuses Israel of new advances as clashes erupt near Al Koneyli'a and explosions hit an Israeli village near Lebanon. Arab states push for a summit after defeat, while Jordan imposes demonstrations bans and massive Arab refugees flood Amman. Soviet and Bulgarian moves threaten renewed hostilities and Western evacuations rise as diplomacy stalls.
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Soviet Pressure at UN Council Hearing on Israel Probe
The Saturday session featured Fedorenko challenging Israel’s speaker rights as Rafael accused Moscow allies of backing blocking efforts. Tabor and Bul graian ambassador Turaboy backed the protest while Goldberg supported adherence to rules. Rafael claimed the charges echoed Moscow’s Somber years. A Jordanian official cited Palestine Museum tensions over Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Two men injured in Sunday South Charleston crash
A Cabell County man and a Lincoln County resident were hurt in a two car collision near South Charleston. George Lawrence, 27, Huntington, was admitted in serious condition at Thomas Memorial Hospital for severe ankle and foot lacerations. Troy Hinges, 29, Alkol, was under observation after being brought in about 1 30 p.m.
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PTA Notes on Food for Peace Talks Before Conflict
Shortly before fighting broke out the administration approved in principle a new food for peace agreement with Israel. The program was described as slightly less than the 968 agreement under which the U S sold 32 million dollars of agricultural commodities to Israel. With hostilities the administration froze plans, redirecting aid to other countries in the Middle East.
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Pa Police Track Three Escapees From West Virginia Prison
Pennsylvania authorities pursued three inmates who fled the West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville in a panel truck. Samson Williams, 33, was captured in Cameron West Virginia after a vehicle ride and pursuit. Thomas Lanham, 21, and Bernard Adkins, 22, remained at large as guards investigated the escape from the prison farm and a truck crash on Route 21 near Railview. Williams was jailed in 1956 for murder in Raleigh County. Lanham was serving time for grand larceny since 1956. Adkins received a 1 to 10 year term for Megal entry.
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Morgantown Restaurant Owner Shot Driving State Man Improved
Morgantown area report says Thomas Scarvariello, a restaurant owner, was shot while driving on US 210 south of town last Friday. The condition is described as slightly improved Sunday.
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Fleeing Boys in Charleston Car Theft Suspect Capture
Two juveniles fled after breaking into Gardner Buick Inc at 1406 Washington St. Police chased them into the old incinerator area and they surrendered. Officers reported a damaged car and gunshot evidence but no motive was established. The youths were remanded to juvenile authorities.
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Two Officers Attacked By Crowd in Tavern
Charleston police faced a tavern brawl at Sah hey's on Chestnut Street Saturday night. Two city patrolmen were grabbed and assaulted as 15 to 20 people jumped them. one customer, Richard Pierce, was shot in the foot during the melee. Officer E. E. Perry used scuba gear to attempt resuscitation. Humbles died at Charleston General Hospital. Suspects include Albert Sabler William Franklin Withrow and James Potter. Humbles, 416 Ross St, survived by daughter Cheryl Ackers, father Joseph, and sisters Loretta Coates and Detores Humbles. body at Preston Funeral Home. More arrests expected.
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