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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

12

Fatal KLM air crash near Cairo claims 19 lives

A KLM Electra on approach to Cairo airport crashed into two sand dunes killing 19 of 36 aboard and scattering 77 gold ingots valued at over 100000. Seventeen survived with injuries. The plane flew from the Netherlands to Malaya with 29 passengers and seven crew. Two Irish nuns were among the dead. An investigative team arrived as authorities opened the airport after a second crash was cleared.

Cairo Egypt KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Netherlands Malaya Rome

Laos Talks Start But Remain Stormy

In Geneva the Laos conference resumed after a five day recess caused by Western anger at Laotian cease fire violations. A new truce appeal was issued but the atmosphere stayed stormy as the United States and the Soviet Union clashed over reporting new violations.

Geneva Laos United States Soviet Union Onso Thailand Palace of Nations U. S Britain Padong J Averell Harriman U.S Pathet Lao Andrei Gromyka Harriman Lord Home Kennedy Traops London Gromyko Washington Urreey Youinees Zurich

Medical Association Aide Dies and Laos Talks Turbulence

A fragment from a Laotian conference report notes Western diplomats resuming talks with the Communists after a boycott by Western delegates. Key figures include Harriman and Gromyko amid a push for a genuine cease fire. The piece also reports the death of Charles Lively, longtime West Virginia medical association official and former Senate clerk, detailing his career and service.

Charles Lively West Virginia State Medical Assn State Senate Lively Quarrier St Senate Democratic Executive Committee West Virginia United States District Court Ben Moore Weston West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia University College of Law

City housing study offered with free appraisal and analysis

Charleston will receive a free appraisal of its housing and buildings and an analysis of problem areas as a public service. The study, to be conducted next month, is sponsored by the Charleston Board of Realtors and the National Association of Real Estate Boards. A five member Build America Better committee team from NAREB will lead the project.

Charleston Charleston Board of ‘Realtors National Assn. of Real Estate Boards Build America Better’ Committee The NAREB

City housing study team arrives for urban renewal review

Three youths holding a 100 foot chain of clover blossoms tied together in a Garmen Drive lawn arrive July 16 and spend five days examining Charleston’s housing needs with emphasis on renewal. Officials said Mechlin D. Moore of Washington a NAREB member will lead visiting examiners in Charleston after a week of advance study. A detailed illustrated report with targeted recommendations will be submitted to Mayor Shanklin and the local Board of Realtors.

Garmen Dr Shanklin Board of Realtors Charles ‘Ton Mechlin D. Moore Washington NAREB Charleston

State Officials Eye Finances For New Barron Works Plan

Washington opens two days of talks as Italian Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani meets President Kennedy at the State Department and the White House. Berlin and Germany dominate the agenda amid Khrushchev’s insistence on a peace treaty. Discussions cover Italy’s aid to underdeveloped nations and Italy’s economic and political situation alongside Kennedy’s prior Paris and London talks.

Gardner L. Bridge Washington Amintore Fanfani State Department White House Kennedy Germany Berlin Khrushchev Italy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Fanfani Vienna Paris Charles de Gaulle London Harold Macmillan Dean Rusk

Senate Okays Housing Bill With Kennedy Victory

The Senate passed Kennedy's $6.14 billion housing bill by a 4 27 vote, funding diverse programs for moderate income buyers cities clearing slums and dormitory construction. It proceeds to the House Banking Committee for action as leaders planned a follow up communique after cordial talks with Fanfani about foreign aid.

Washington Kennedy Senate House

Governor Seeks Funds for Expanded Public Works Program

Governor Barron and top officials spent Monday nights conferring on financing for a larger emergency public works plan tied to ADC and federal cost sharing. The plan aims to boost employment from 5,000 to about 15,000, likely funded by a sales tax extension and federal aid, with debates over timing and duration. Page 6.

Rides Senate Howe Dele Gates Barron Dow T Tallis

Symington Criticizes Within Threat to American System

Len Stuart Symington of Missouri tells a congressional hearing that military men of high rank are attacking the core of the American system, labeling it a disloyal operation. The editorial on page 14 argues this internal menace endangers the nation.

Len Stuart Symington DMO

Tractors-for-Freedom Delegation Heads to Cuba

Washington reports the Tractors-for-Freedom Committee arranged a trip to Havana to seek a deal with Prime Minister Fidel Castro. The group offers 50 agricultural tractors in exchange for freedom for about 1,200 Cuban prisoners. Delegation includes Bain er J. Hansen J. B. Liljedhal and Duate Great House, with an interpreter.

Washington Cuba Fidel Castro Sen Castro U.S Ha Jeans Ray Rainer Bainer J. Hansen Michigan State University J. B. Liljedhal Purdue University Duate P. Greathouse United Auto Worker Union Agricultural Implement Department

Housing bill trims down payment for middle income families

The housing bill passed Monday preserves part of a key program for families earning 4000 to 6000 dollars a year. It allows a down payment no higher than 555 dollars and a 40 year mortgage on a 15000 dollar home. Originally no down payment was required but the measure faced legislative maneuvering before final Senate action.

Senate

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