Ford Strike Shuts Walton Hills Plant Amid UAW Talks
Ford plants halt operations as Walton Hills near Cleveland suffers a strike. Ford and UAW negotiators report progress after a Friday session. The plant, a small supplier of parts for most models, joins other plants idled while Ford vows further closures if the strike endures. About 10,000 workers in adjacent plants face layoffs as the company maintains five plants in production. Retail inventories could cover roughly 44 days of sales if the shutdown persists.
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Two Promotions at FMC Corp Move Executives to New Posts
FMC Corp Baio executives in South Charleston announce two promotions. Beo L Cavender shifts from carbon tetrachloride and chloral production to general superintendent at FMC's Modesto California plant. Peter DeAngelis becomes supervisor in inorganic chemicals production, replacing Cavender.
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Intensive Vote Continued On Page One Development
A Charleston native and two FMC employees describe divergent views on development at Creek Park. One engineer joined FMC in 1948 after earning a Purdue degree, while another, a Hofstra graduate, joined in 1956 and has served as shift foreman and technical assistant solving processing and product quality issues.
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Evidence points to dynamite in plane crash near Unionville MO
FBI tests found dynamite particles in the Continental Airlines 707 that crashed May 22 near Unionville Missouri killing all 45 aboard. The blast, from a rear lavatory disposal bin, is alleged to be the cause though the bomber remains unidentified. FBI to release final report soon.
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Engine repays friend as horse pulled from well
In Buckhannon West Virginia Lennie Liston’s wrecker service freed a horse wedged in a Peck’s Run well. The mare owned by Mrs. Lela Hodges slipped back into the hole while her new colt watched. No serious injury besides skinned legs.
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Owens-Illinois Expands Fairmont Plant With New Furnace
Owens-Illinois added a sixth glass furnace at the Fairmont plant, bringing roughly 15 more jobs and increasing total employment to about 1,700. Production is expected to reach peak capacity for months after the May 24 fifth furnace start, with some transfers possible from the Charleston plant as operations there wind down this fall.
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Accidents Hospitalize 4 In Greater Charleston Area
Four people were hospitalized Friday in the Charleston area due to accidents. James C. Mover, 53, of South Charleston, suffered a crushed left hand and forearm when a crane rolled on him while employed by Mountain State Construction Co. He underwent surgery at Charleston Memorial Hospital and was listed in satisfactory condition. Richard While, six, Rand, broke his right arm after falling from playground equipment at Rand School and was in good condition at Charleston Memorial Hospital. James Combs, 28, of Stockton Street, fell 20 feet from a roof, injuring his left wrist and back. admitted to Charleston General Hospital in serious condition. Martha A. Crum, 38, of Winwood Drive, cut three toes while using a power mower. admitted to Charleston General Hospital.
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Wheeling Banks Merger Okayed
Stockholders of the Security Trust Co and the National Bank of West Virginia approved a merger at separate meetings. The newly formed Security National Bank and Trust Co will have assets of 31 to 32 million and begin July 1. National Bank of West Virginia personnel will move to the Security Trust Co headquarters.
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Indonesian Paratroops Found in Bad Way
Rear Admiral K. HW. Reestern, commander in chief of Dutch forces in West New Guinea, said Friday that Indonesian paratroops who surrendered days ago were physically and psychologically in a bad way. He cited a news conference noting they were told regular Indonesian troops would contact them within two days, but no reinforcements arrived and the paratroops did not receive food by air.
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Glenn to Attend Officials Meeting in New York
Kanawha County commissioner A H Glenn will attend the National Association of County Officials meeting in New York City. He has three years of active service in the association and has served on the resolutions committee.
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Graham Lectures On Sex and Marriage in Chicago Crusade
Evangelist Billy Graham told a Chicago Crusade audience that love is god given while lust is selfish and brutal. He urged a middle ground for discussing sex, warned about modern media, and cited Samson to illustrate youth pitfalls. A breakfast for ministers preceded weekend Crusade events at Soldier Field.
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Jury Cuts Price of Acreage for New Sissonville High School
A circuit court jury reduced the condemnation award by 8900 to 34850 for 21.93 acres taken by the board of education for the Sissonville High School project. Owners Bessie W Sayres and Ethel L Shadle held the land along U S 2 near Martin's Branch Road.
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Martin's Branch
Students From Glen Lake Move Toward White House Invitation
Sweeny told graduates Kennedy may invite them to the White House. Duane, a shy six foot athlete recovering from cancer, is optimistic about his chances. Graduates raised nearly $2,500 over six years and voted $700 for Duane’s treatments before directing funds to school activities.
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District Sales Register Drop in Fifth District stores
Richmond Virginia Federal Reserve Bank reports that sales by large Fifth District department stores fell four percent in the week ended June 9 compared with the same week in 1961. Maryland Virginia West Virginia the Carolinas and the District of Columbia report weekly figures to the Richmond bank.
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Doctor Wounded in Cleveland Shooting Case
Dr Payne, wounded in five leg wounds, was found by hospital staff to be in fair condition after a shooting near McCowan's Cleveland home. Detectives report Payne said he had been seeing Mrs McCow an for about three months. The Charleston, West Virginia native earned a Yale B.S. in 1952 and a Penn medical degree in 1956. He joined the hospital last July and specializes in internal medicine. Payne and his wife, married since 1953, have four children.
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Unclear Text From Puget Sound Segment
Fragmentary notes describe children near tracks and spraying insecticide by a sanitarium or crew. Names appear as Colley and Gilbert Colley. The garbled text references insects, spraying, and possible safety concerns but lacks coherent facts or dates.
Ham Water Added Label Ordered by Agriculture Dept
Washington officials say smoked hams with added moisture up to 10 percent must bear the label Ham Water Added, replacing the earlier Imi tation Ham label after a court voided order. Armour & Co challenged the original ruling, and the case reached the Supreme Court. a 1960 allowance by Ezra Taft Benson is cited. In Charleston, six people were arrested in a card game raid at 607 Court Street, booked, and released on bond as they await municipal court. Lt George Nunley led the raid with two patrolmen.
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Bridge Road Supermarket Plan Killed
Municipal Planning commission actions killed plans to build a supermarket on Bridge Road near Oakwood Road. Residents protested the proposal led by Essie W. Pauline who sought a business classification for Walter N. Pauline property. The panel also rejected a residential to business zoning change on Virginia Street E and approved a retail shoe store on MacCorkle Avenue SE. All recommendations go to the city council meeting Monday.
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Judge to Hear More on Theft
The Public Service Commission granted a rate increase Friday to the Preston County Light and Power Co.
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Four Harvard graduates from Charleston reflect differing degrees
Four men from Charleston West Virginia received Harvard University degrees at the 31st commencement. Ray C Houchins earned a BA cum laude, Joh C King earned a LLB cum laude, Charles E Slaats Jr earned a BA, and Robert L Thompson Jr earned an MBA.
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Alderson Woman Hurt in Crash Between Alderson and Ronceverte
RONCEVERTE A Greenbrier County woman was injured Friday when a car driven by her husband went off West Virginia 63 between Alderson and Ronceverte. Esther Falls, 47, was admitted to Greenbrier Valley Hospital in good condition with leg injuries.
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Park Dedication Set Next Week in South Charleston
Mrs Jean Bailey of the Park and Recreation Commission says the Little Creek Park dedication is scheduled for next Saturday. A Gazette report Friday night incorrectly stated it would occur this morning and, if rain, the ceremony would be postponed until June 30.
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Juveniles Halt Carbide Union Drive by UMW Spokesman
District 50 of the United Mines Workers dropped its bid to be the collective bargaining agent for Carbide Design and Construction Institute employees. A company spokesman said National Labor Relations Board informed him District 30 withdrew a petition to hold an election. About 90 workers would have voted. Seven juveniles were arrested by Charleston police for opening a fire hydrant at Mariana and ae streets, flooding the intersection. Bailes noted several similar incidents in recent weeks.
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Fire damages 1958 car owned by Frank Candy
Fire caused about 100 damage to a 1958 model car owned by Frank Candy of 3604 Naves Avenue. Charleston firemen extinguished the blaze after neighbors spotted the fire and summoned help.
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Mrs Ash Named Acting Postmaster in Putnam County
Mrs Beulah Ash has been named acting postmaster of the third class station in Putnam County. She succeeds Mary E Hull and will be sworn in by Postal Inspector W C Doer of Charleston in a brief ceremony at the local post office.
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Putnam County
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