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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1961

Page

2

Barron Pushes ADC Plan Amid Revenue Debates

Barron presses ADC public works plan to tap 19 million in federal funds with 8.4 million state match while exploring revenue options. AFL-CIO opposes sales tax but may back alternatives. Legislature reconvenes noon with Barron set to speak to a joint session.

West Virginia Ribicoff HEW Barron DPA W. Bernard Smith Smith Senate House Rules Public Works Administration Afl-Cip Afl-Cio Miles Stanley

Americans Arrive in Cuba to Discuss Tractor Exchange

Delegation from Tractors for Freedom visits Havana for negotiations with Fidel Castro on tractor deliveries to boost Cuban agriculture and possibly secure release of 1,214 prisoners. The U and A workers group insists on no official statements during visit while awaiting details on prisoner exchange and machinery types suited for large scale construction and farming needs.

Castro Cuba United States Fidel Castro Trartors For Freedom, Inc Duane P. Greathouse Use United Auto Workers Agriculture Roy Rainer Agriculture Engineering University of California John Bruce Lijeduh Purdue University Clarence Hansen Michigan State University Luis Crespo Institute of Agrarian Reform Enrique Cabre Fernando Otero Dorticos Rainer

Stevenson Presses Paraguay Reform Amid Protests in Chile

Adlai Stevenson’s Paraguay trip drew protests as he pressed for political reforms and U.N. supervision of elections. Stroessner’s regime denounced outside pressure while moves to curb opposition included arrests and threats against embassy staff and relatives. Stevenson, finishing in Chile, praised Chilean democracy.

United Nations Paraguay Stroessner Stevenson U.S Ruffinelli U. S Asuncion U.N Stlevenson Santiago Jorge Alessandri Enrique Ortuzar Chile

Surveyor remarks on defense sites in distressed regions

North American official Smithson cites studies two months after a state tour, agreeing that moving defense facilities to economically distressed areas balances costs and efficiency. He notes the potential of local skills and labor to meet Air Force commitments.

Pattern West Virginia North American Smithson

Weather Highlights and Embassy Notes From June 14 1961

Variable clouds and heat across states with scattered afternoon and night showers. Highs near 85 to 99 in Charleston and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. A separate section details U S Embassy staffing and duties involving Searbeck with background on service history and family.

Davons Bam Charleston West Virginia

Jobs and industry gains amid rising unemployment noted

May employment rose 15.7 million with durable goods up 150.00 in manufacturing while steel auto and metal part plants posted sizable gains yet one in eight workers remain unemployed. Construction services and trade also improved though hard goods manufacturing increased overall.

Duratie Goods Mannufacturing

Dr Theresa Snaith Rite Slated Thursday

A funeral service will be held at 10 a m Thursday at First Presbyterian Church Weston for Dr Theresa O Snaith 63 a pediatrician and the first woman graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School who died Monday in Columbus Ohio Burial will follow in Maccpelah Cemetery Weston She also graduated from West Virginia University did post graduate work at Ohio State University and Washington University

Kentucky Ohio Associated Press Albany Atlanta Bismarck Buster Buffalo Cloucy Chicago Covey Zincinnaty Cleveland Denver Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Honglulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Tros Angeles Miami Milwaukee St, Paul Amelia Clae Ben Yone Sam American Academy Pittsburgh America Icnmond Isivar Logg San Board of Pediatricians Wack Jan Diego Clear Arn The West Vircareer Arsis San Francisco Wes Ginia Medical School Sinee Ijeatie Warsaw Cougy Stonewall Jackson Hospital Jes Nash Weston First Presbyterian U.S. Govert Churen Wesmont Asso Perfersonnel Searbeck Department S Searbeeck Foreign Service Brooklyn Scarboe Marriard Moehtild von Hath Germany Win Searhook State Department Washington First Presbyterian Church Theresa O. Snaith University of Maryland Medical School D. A. Gilmore Snaith Ohio State University Hospital Columbus Macpelah West Virginia University Ohio State University Medical School Washington University

Nominees Named in Girls State Governor Contest at Rhododendron Camp

At Jackson's Mill the Rhododendron Girls State nominating balloting chose Barbara Braun of Charleston and Sally Evans of Fairmont for governor. Nominees for other top offices include Barbara A. Jackson and Miriam Hodges for secretary of state and attorney general Peggy Trax and Barbara Birshtein for attorney general, Leora Jane Davis and Sue Ann Osborne for treasurer, Lois Ann Wood and Mary Ellen Sereno for auditor, and several candidates for agriculture commissioner and supreme court. Registration reached 336 with Mrs Henry Ahnemiller of Washington state among visiting officials.

Jackson MILL Barbara Braun Charleston Sally Evans Fairmont American Legion’s Auxiliary Barbara A. Jackson Weirton Miriam Hodges Clarksburg Peggy Trax Tower Barbara Birshtein Leora Jane Davis Clarkshurs Sue Ann Osborne Wheeling Lois Ann Wood Beckley Ellen Sereno Margaret Staggers Keyser Rebecca Tate Parkerssburg Supreme Court Sharen Jarvis Charlotte Longdon Moundsville Raye. Noseman Jacqueline Root Bridgeport Mary Margaret Sharp Parkersburg Susie Dunn St. Albans Judy Harless Gilbert Carel London Carolyn Wells New Martinsville Patty Williamson Henry Ahnemiller Wesnatchee, Wash The Legion’s National Auxiliary

Specialist Examines JFKs Ailing Back and Confirms Strain

A White House briefing states President Kennedy’s back strain is improving. Dr. Travell noted rest and ultrasound as treatments and aspirin-like medication as needed. Kennedy plans to resume normal duties, with no narcotics used, and even considered a pool swim for therapy.

JFK Salinger U. S National Security Council Travell Kennedy White House Travel Dr. Travell Palm Beach Wade

Rouse Cook Named Athens Mayor After Party Sweep

B Rouse Cook became mayor of Athens as the Citizens Party swept municipal offices winning all contests. Five councilmen were elected and Mrs Carl Bailey incumbent town recorder was re elected.

Athens Rouse Cook Citizens Party Carl Bailey Town Recorder

Study finds high share of dependent children in multiple counties

Reeder reports a study showing Summers, Lincoln, Wayne, Webster, Mingo, Clay, McDowell, Roane, Gilmer, Lewis and Upshur counties have more than one fourth of their children affected. He notes this is the highest number of dependent children in the state’s history.

Fane Reeder Summers Lincoln Wayne Webster Mingo Clay McDowell Roane Golmer Lewis Upshur

Also Mentioned on This Page

ADC Adlai Trip Princeton Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Middle Atlantic States Lakes Region Justice Department U.S. Security White Scarbeck State Department of Health West’ Virginia State Medical Society Charles B. Smith Ripley Floyd Funeral Home Department Warcote Dr. Snaith Eri Kimberly Lee’s More Drugs Cor LEE & Summers Lts Charleston, W. VA B. Rouse Cook Golden Dredding Golden Etsa Grandfarber Staedarde Alabdis Rolling Hills David L. Atkinson Stuart Freeman Smith Road South Hills Hama Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF
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