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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
2
Television listings summarize upcoming programs on CBS NBC and ABC. Dobie Gillis features a surprise party that flops, Hitchcock presents Coming Home with Crahan Denton, Wyatt Earp nears its final episode with a landmark battle, and Tom Ewell stars in Repeal a comedy about suits and self-collection. Red Skelton closes with hospital gags and medical jokes.
Television guide lists 9 30 PM CBS Garry Moore Show highlights with Carol Lawrence and Carol Burnett sketch. NBC closes with A Troubled Land documentary on Brazil’s wealth gap. ABC has Jack Paar Show with Judy Lynn and George Kirgo. local stations shown for Charleston Huntington Roanoke markets.
The Charleston Gazette reports two West Virginia military men receiving promotions. Capt. Bob Teisdale of Charleston was advanced to major while in the Philippines, and 1st Lt. Warrene V. Spence of Lewisburg was promoted to captain in the Army National Guard.
TV guide notes Ray Crawford says he feels safer racing at over 150 mph on a crowded track than commuting in Sunday traffic. Also listed are Western and Western-adventure programs airing later.
The Gazette answers readers with briefer facts on Ann Sothern age and Maisie debut, Don Grady birthday and real name, and Lee Patterson birthplace and original name Beverley Patterson. It notes Dennis the Menace and Islander details and invites letters for more Q&A.
The text weaves a double dummy bridge puzzle with postwar defense spending notes. It recounts a spade lead and a sequence where a likely trump trick vanishes, then shifts to unrelated remarks about Air Force authority, Boeing bombers, and a Senate compromise funding for new aircraft and radio stations in Mexico.
Dominican President Balaguer said no foreign power was involved in the assassination of Rafael Trujillo as investigators and an OAS inquiry commission viewed 13 accused and 32 other prisoners at La Victoria Prison to show no torture signs. The display included the husbands of the Mirabel sisters amid ongoing probes.
Washington reports the Senate approved a compromise bill to fund 12.371 billion dollars for missiles aircraft and naval ships for the fiscal year starting July 1. The measure, passed by voice vote after House approval, includes 596.2 million more than requested with 525 million for continued strategic bomber production amid assurances it may not be used. General White urged sustained bomber buildup citing missile reliability concerns.
President Kennedy, arriving on crutches after rest treatment for a back injury, said he felt much improved. Dr. Janet Travell reported progress while Secretary Salinger noted less discomfort and expected significant improvement by week’s end. He avoided full movement, rode in via crane, and canceled a front door welcome for Prime Minister Fanfani.
Vacation offer highlights The Homestead Inn operatess a championship Cascades golf course with a sizable pool at the doorstep. Guests gain access to Inn facilities including sports and dancing atThe Homestead located a few miles away. Reachable via C and O Railway for details.
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