Subways Roll Rumors Surge After Citywide Transit Strike
New York reports June 15 and a wildcat strike by rival motormen paralysed the city. AFL CIO Transit Workers Union leader Michael J. Quill warned of a repeat crippling action while the Motormen's Benevolent Association pushes plans for a strike meeting and polls that show support for a possible Wednesday walkout.
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China Frees Two Priests From San Francisco
Two American Roman Catholic priests, Rev. John William Clifford and Rev. Thomas Leonard Phillips, both of San Francisco, were reportedly released from Shanghai and told loved ones they are well. Peiping radio announced their release yesterday via telephonic contact with The Associated Press.
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Associated Press
John William Clifford
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San Francisco
Peiping Radio
Mrs Neale Service Held in Huntington
Mrs Lessie Sheets Neale 64 wife of Sterrett O Neale Sr former Huntington and Charleston newspaperman and city clerk died Tuesday at home in Huntington. Service held Thursday at Kincaid Mortuary with Dr Arthur E Beckett officiating burial in Spring Hill Cemetery Huntington. Surviving: husband ill, son Sterratt O Neale Jr production coordinator at WSAZ TV, two daughters D S Barret Haworth NJ and G W Higginbotham Charleston, two brothers David F and J Calvirt Sheets Huntington, and three grandchildren.
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Charleston
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Charleston Gazette
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Arthur E. Beckett
Spring Hill Cemetery
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N. J
G. W. Higginbotham
David F
J. Calvirt Sheets
Political rhetoric on Republican resignations and peacetime policy
A speaker links mid-20th century resignations in the Eisenhower era to current Republican criticisms of prosperity policies. He cites Durkin and other cabinet resignations, claims reforms under Roosevelt built prosperity, and argues the Truman era boosted armed forces to oppose communism. He condemns the current peace as aiding Reds and enabling Indochina gains.
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Hisenhower
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Truman
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Indochina
North Korea
Union Rejects Five Year No-Strike Pact Wage Offer
Union President David J. McDonald blasted the proposal as picayune and inadequate. The plan includes a five year, no-strike contract with annual wage raises, layoff pay, Sunday work premium, and other benefits.
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David J. McDonald
Picayune
Pssurance
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United Carbon Official Charles Bruce Wilson Dies at 67
Charles Bruce Wilson 67 longtime United Carbon Co oil and gas production official died yesterday after a heart attack during a business trip in Pineville. He headed production in United Carbon’s oil and gas division and was active in Appalachian operations. Survived by wife Vivian and four sons, funeral set for First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston with burial at Cunningham Memorial Park.
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Appalachian
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Cellierstown
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Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
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U. S. Naval Hospital
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Charleston
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First Presbyterian Church of
Weather forecast hints at storms east of Rockies today
Warm moist southerly winds are expected to flow up over most of the nation east of the Rockies today bringing scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers to the eastern two thirds of the nation. Cooler weather is forecast for New England, the Great Lakes region and the central Rockies.
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New England
Great Lakes
Weather summary by city and date
Weather Bureau report for multiple states notes warm humid conditions with scattered thundershowers. Reports include temperatures and wind speeds for Charleston West Virginia Asheville Maryland Cincinnati Denver Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans Miami Minneapolis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Seattle San Francisco Washington DC and more with highs near the mid 90s and winds up to 8 mph.
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Maryland
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Cincinnati
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Babey Blebmond al
St. Loxis
San Francisco
Washingtor
Fire alarm summons rapid response to Grant Street home
A fire alarm at 608 Grant Street brought Station No. 2 from Tennessee Avenue to Paul Craft's home. The occupant reported a fire engine at his front door as the alarm was received. The blaze, believed to originate from attic spontaneous combustion, caused negligible damage.
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Office Manager Dies in Madison
Robert C. Atkins, 61, longtime manager of the Madison Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. office, died after a brief illness at Madison General Hospital. Services set for 7:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church, with burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. He was active in Madison Methodist Church, Odell Lodge 115, Rotary, American Legion and VFW. Survived by wife Catherine M. Atkins, two sons, four daughters, a half brother and five half sisters. body at Hunter and Hunter mortuary.
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Madison Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Madison
First Methodist Church
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Cunningham Memorial Park
St. Albans
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Odell Lodge
Ex Gallagher Man Is Killed in Ohio
Dayton Ohio June five William Fraizer Massey 24 of Maumee Ohio formerly of Gallagher West Virginia electrocuted at work for E RK Peterson Construction Co. Massey dead on arrival at local hospital Survived by wife Beulah and parents Mr and Mrs Massey of Rupert West Virginia Body sent to Combs mortuary Montgomery West Virginia
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Combs
Montgomery
We. Va
Obituary notices from Webster Springs and nearby areas
A string of death notices and funeral details from Webster Springs and surrounding towns lists services for Avretha M. Andrick and other locals. It notes burials at Keim Richwood, Ansted, and Greenwod cemeteries, with survivors including husbands, mothers, siblings, and grandchildren, and mentions local churches, mortuaries, and cemeteries involved.
Five area students to attend Michigan summer music camp
Five area youths Susie and Nancy Volkman Irene Kinzer from Charleston Jerry Goldberg from Dunbar and Larry Combs from South Charleston will attend the National Music Camp at interlocker Michigan this summer The camp runs June 24 to August 19 and offers six symphonies orchestras three bands eight choral organizations plus other activities for talented musicians actors artists and dancers.
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Nancy Volkman
Irene Kinzer
Charlesiton
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Dunbar
Larry Combs
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Susie Volkman
South Charleston
Roane Man Found Dead After Young Absent Dinner
A man in Roane was found dead around 10:45 p.m. after another resident failed to return home for the evening meal. The investigation notes the timing of the discovery and the missing person's status as key details.
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Funerals Listed for Numerous Local Residents
A long funeral notice lists services for Amos Bailey and Mra Campbell among others. Dates show 1 p.m. in Kingston Community Church and 2 p.m. in Clendenin Hess and Harder Mortuary. burials at Highland Memorial Park, Holy Family Cemetery, and Wallace Memorial Cemetery. Several relatives are named, with locations spanning Kingston, Clendenin, Richwood, Cass, Victoria, Bergen, Quinwood, and nearby towns.
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Risheta
Ceme Ots Fowler
Luther Frank
Cass
Pocahontas County
Cass Methodist Church
Ed ‘Thomas
Brick Church
Ingram
Bernice
Victoria
Tex
Kingston
Kingston Community
Ralph Parsana
Academic Tech High to be a fully academic institution
Kanawha County officials emphasize that the new Technical High School in Charleston will train students for engineering and industrial careers, not serve as a trade school. Despite initial low interest, more than 100 applications for fifth grade arrived, with plans to open next fall and move in technical equipment in August.
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Charleston
Yeat
Tech High School
Lowenstein
Garnet High School
Power fight in GOP postponed to end of June
County Republican Chairman Roy E. Pierson said he will convene the County Republican Executive Committee on June 26 or 27 delaying his showdown with Mayor Copenhaver for about a week. Sixty eight members will receive meeting letters Monday. Both sides claim support, with Cooksey backed by Copenhaver and Pierson claiming roughly equal bloc strength as tensions persist over patronage and leadership.
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Robert C. Cooksey
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Bias Family Mourns Death Of Florida Matriarch
Mrs. Bessie P. Bias 68 mother of Lt. Dallas Bias Charleston city detective chief died in Hollywood Florida after suffering a heart attack. She and Lt. Bias had traveled from Charleston on Thursday to visit friends. Surviving are two other Charleston sons Harold and Bronson, sisters Mrs. Minnie Hill and Mrs Bernice Cunningham, brother George Stevens, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body to arrive at Cunninghams mortuary tomorrow.
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Fayetteville
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Cunningsham Mortuary
Mishap Kills Boone Miner in Twilight Mine Accident
Dennie Earls Burns, 91, of Uneeda, died after an accident at the Robin Hood Mine in Twilight. He was crushed between coal cars and died at Madison General Hospital. Surviving include his wife Maxine Burts, two sons Samrhy and Ernie, three daughters Drema Donna Pamela, and several siblings. Service set for Monday at Freeda Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in Porter Cemetery.
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John N. Custer Dies Former Legislator
John W. Custer, 77, of Dayton Ohio former West Virginia legislator and Wetzel County representative died yesterday after a short illness in a Dayton hospital. He was an oil field contractor and a native of Jackson County, with ties to Spencer. Survived by wife Daisey Hickman Custer four sons and three daughters, a brother and a half sister. Body at Vandale Mortuary in Spencer.
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Jackson County
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St. John’s Methodist Church
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Coalville
Corda Huffman
Vandale Mortulacy
Stencer
Second Army Chief Praises West Virginia Reserve Drive
Lt Gen Charles E. Mart toured West Virginia praising the state’s role in the Reserve Forces Act program. Gov Marland welcomed him as Hart, now commanding the Second Army area, noted WV leads in youth enlistment into a six month Reserve program for ages 17 to 18. The visit included the Governor’s office and West Virginia Mary District HQ in South Charleston.
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Aid Bill Raised 100 Million in Senate Aid Bill Boosts Foreign Aid to 4.5 Billion
Washington June 15 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee boosted the administration's foreign aid bill to 4.5025 billion dollars adding 16 million for Asian economic development and restoring half of a 200 million presidential fund. The measure carried 702.8 million more than House limits as committee actions trimmed 12.4 million in technical sections. The decision to restore the 100 million for the Asian fund is a temporary victory for President Eisenhower. The big floor fight looms next week with possible further cuts to foreign aid. Senate figures diverge between House and Senate totals with Ke fauver supporting the 600 million increase and Bridges signaling doubt about raising further. The debate centers on foreign military aid and the president's recommendations.
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