Sprouse urges more political involvement at Kiwanis meeting
James Sprouse chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee urged Charleston Kiwanis Club members to personal involvement in the political party of their choice. He said democracy is defended today at the cost of lives in Viet Nam and Santo Domingo and that parties reflect voters' insistence on campaign promises.
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Charleston
Sprouse
Politcal Party
Viet Nam
Santo Domingo
Johnson
Second Village Found In Putnam Digging
Archeologists report a second village at the Putnam site. Dr McMichael and team found a palisade line and Archaic remnants four feet below the surface. Excavation is by six workers from the Work and Training Program with volunteers including Brooks Hutto and Tom Jones assisting.
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McMichael
Brooks Hutto
St. Albans
University of Alabama
Tom Jones
Huntington
West Virginia boards discuss funds and state hospital shifts
The BPW reviews authorizations for $4.9 million in surplus recreation projects and $311,000 already approved. Talks cover state house switchboard strain and proposed one way trunk lines from Charleston to institutions. Pinecrest Sanitarium gains $10,000 for grounds and building updates linked to patient transfers from Hopemont, now a chronic illness center. Hopemont shifts $8,000 for wheelchairs and safety equipment. Denmar State Hospital faces high patient load. $825,000 sought for food purchases. Department of Welfare may move $270,000 to ADCU and Social Security matching to support the West Virginia Work and Training Program and final quarter Social Security. Workmen’s Compensation seeks $20,000 for data processing gear but is delayed for a statewide equipment study.
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Charleston
Truman E. Gore
Pinecrest Sanitarium
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Hulett C. Smith
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Ex-Democrat Watson Wins Back Seat in SC Race
Albert Watson 42, a former Democrat who switched to the Republican party, wins back his House seat in South Carolina defeating Democrat Preston Callison. Unofficial returns from 101 of 262 precincts show Watson 53,667 to 24,140, making him the first Republican elected to Congress from the state since 1893.
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Albert Watson
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House of Representatives
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Watson
South Carolina
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Callison
Goldwater
Fulbright warns against costly Vietnam escalation and seeks alternative
Fulbright argues that victory by South Vietnam and the United States would come at excessive cost. He contends bombing has not weakened the Viet Cong and warns of a broader war with China if escalation continues. He calls sustaining Saigon to deter communist victory while offering the Communists a reasonable path to negotiations.
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Fulbright
South Viet Nam
U. S
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U.S
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United States
Johnson
Girls State Parties Pick Candidates for 1965 Election
In Jackson, Mill-ii Federal and Nationalist parties held primaries to nominate state office candidates for Rhododendron Girls State. Governor nominees include Sheila Golden and Donna Gabriel. Secretary of State nominees Brenda Ernst and Nancy Williams. Auditor nominees Margaret O Roark and Kathryn Davis Keyser. Treasurer nominees Anita Cappellari and Barbara Ann Lambert. Attorney General nominees Reheera Fletcher and Donna Lynch. Other offices list Pamela Slaughter and Katherine Coen for Agriculture, and multiple Supreme Court nominees.
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Jackson Mill—Ii
Shelia Golden
Bristol
Donna Gabriel
Fairmont
Brenda Jean Ernst
Beckley
Nancy Willams
Charleston
Margaret Jean O ° Roark
Weir
South Charles Jlon Democratic Club selects five member nominating committee
The South Charles Jlon Democratic Club chose a five member nomination committee to prepare for the upcoming officer elections. About 120 people attended. Named to the committee were George Burnette Jr Bernard Young Mrs Frances Bailey Mrs Ann Griffis and Mrs Becky Ashworth.
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S.C
Democratic Club
South Charles Jlon
George Burnette Jr
Bernard Young
Frances Bailey
Ann Griffis
Becky Ashworth
Young Republicans endorse civil rights plank in Miami Beach
Miami Beach leaders report the Young Republicans approved a strong civil rights plank Tuesday. The plank pledges support for the 164 Civil Rights Act as the law of the land and backs legislation to ensure every eligible American has the right to vote.
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WVU Extension Service Lauded For Dual Roles
Morgantown WVU Extension Service carries out two key roles, extending university resources into the state and aiding continuous learning for residents. Dr Roman J Verhaalen says education should not be limited to ages six to twenty or to formal classrooms. Extension offerings include off campus courses, conferences, institutes, and rural and agricultural programs with offices in every county.
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West Virginia University Extension ‘Service
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Extension Service
Auto tax cut plan aims for $4.7 billion relief tying safety device rule
Senate and House debate a sweeping auto excise tax reduction with staged cuts from May 1965 through 1969. Proposals by Ribicoff and Douglas would carve out most of the tax while linking final steps to manufacturers adopting federal safety devices. Lausche seeks to preserve half the tax, prompting a floor vote.
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D-Conn
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Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
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Maritime Strike Threat Eased After 24 Hour Moratorium
A 24 hour moratorium ended the all out maritime strike threat as 200 East and Gulf coast vessels faced possible disruption. Two unions held midnight strikes against the American Merchant Marine Institute but reached agreements with other employers. mediation by William Simkin helped ease tensions.
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East
Gulf
Marine Engineers
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Federal Mediation Service
Treatment Instead of Prison For Narcotic Offenders
A proposed three stage bill from the Johnson administration would offer civil treatment instead of prosecution for certain narcotics addicts facing criminal charges. It allows civil commitment for rehab, treatment programs for capable offenders, and parole expansion for narcotics connected crimes including marijuana addicts.
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Eee
Congress
Nicholas Katzentach
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Henry B. Fowler
Navala
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Byrd Opposes Welfare Program in Subcommittee
The article notes Sen. Byrd's plan to block funds by avoiding a subcommittee vote and appealing to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Sen. Hayden led the full committee, with support from Proxmire Prouty Case Saltonstall McLintyre and Tydings. Byrd faced criticism from the Washington Post and civic groups.
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Grace Bassett
Washington Evening Star
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Byrd
Case
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Winston Prouty
R-Vt
Saltonstall
Thomas Mclintyre
D-N.h
Joseph
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hayden
West Virginia
Washington
Washington Post
Rebels face U S paratroopers after shelling
Rebel leader Campano raged to reporters as U S paratroopers fired on El Conde Street smashing store fronts. Campano said six 120mm mortar shells fell in the business district and wounded the area as officials described a temporary corridor extension to neutralize harassing fire.
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Campano
Capello
Qzama River
el Conde
Military pay bill details growth for ranks and service lengths
The committee bill proposes pay hikes across ranks with sergeants and petty officers under two years seeing up to 33.8 percent increases and lower grade officers with more than two years getting about 5 percent. Recruits with under four months would rise to $87.90 from $78, while second lieutenants or ensigns under two years would reach $294.60 from $241.20, and under three years would be $307.50 rather than $253.20 etc.
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Ensign
Convention Debate On State Convention Apportionment
The article notes a convention proposal with 106 delegates to be elected, ensuring at least one representative per county. The Charleston Gazette urges population based apportionment so counties form distinct districts. Voters decide on holding the convention next year at the November 2 election.
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Charleston Gazette
State Funds and Bank Deposits Stir Court Action
A lawsuit seeks disclosure of state fund deposits used by a cabinet official who relies on about 180 banks in the state. Deposits fluctuate from near zero to as high as 40 million dollars, with banks competing for them. Sheriff Melton plans to request expenditure schedules from levying bodies to plan investments and withdrawals.
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Supreme Court
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