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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

10

Spying Charges Fly Across United Nations Briefing

Czechoslovakia accused the United States of attempting to recruit a top Czech diplomat, Miroslav Naclavac, as a spy after a tense UN exchange. Naclavac, 39, recounts an alleged meeting with two U.S. agents and a defected Czech military attaché, claiming offers of wealth to stay and spy. The State Department later demanded his withdrawal over espionage.

United Nations N. Y Czechoslovakia United States U.N Miroslav Nacvavac U.S U.S. State Department Naclavac Mr. Mack Jack New York Gripshaim E. 57Th Street Washington Frantisek Tisler

Crippling U S Sailor Strike Shuts Dow n Merchant Fleet

A major maritime strike in New York and other ports cripples the U S merchant fleet. About 30 cities and nearly 1 000 freighters tankers and liners are affected while the White House calls for peace talks. Labor Secretary Goldberg urges resumed talks and weekend negotiations.

New York Ceup Dort White House Arthur J. Goldberg Kennedy

Kennedy School Bill Faces Religious and Racial Pressure

President Kennedy's 2.5 billion public school bill encounters strong religious and racial opposition in the House. The Rules Committee, under Rep Howard Smith, pressures two Southern Democrat members to delay. Catholic opposition from the hierarchy backs the Defense Education measure aiding parochial schools, while leadership hopes for Southern votes to pass the bill.

Washington Kennedy House Rules Committee House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith D-Va South James J. Delaney D-Ny Thomas O'Neill Jr D-Mass Sam Rayburn Delaney O' Neill House Education Nd Labor Committee

Solons Expand Little WPA With Sales Tax Extension

Beckley officials caution on new federal area redevelopment funds as U S officials discuss loans and grants under the Area Redevelopment Act. Batt says grants will fund specific public facility needs while technical assistance is limited and project by project. West Virginia seeks water system and sewer projects with plans for Webster and Logan counties.

Beckley Washington Robert C. Byrd D'l U. S William L. Batt Jr Kennedy Area Redevelopment Administration ARA Batt Tto Shakespeare Lord Beveridge West Virginia State Department of Commerce Logan Webster Pennsylvania Congress Department of Commerce Burl Osborne Sewers and Sewage Webster County Williamson Chief Executive Development Administration Sunday Gazette-Mail Court of Last Appeal Wiliam Batt, Jr Mingo County James H. Hartess

Mingo Plant Aid Sought as Officials Mull 840000 Request

Lumber company led by Frank Allara seeks 840000 for a Mingo County plant to make furniture components then move to finishing church and school furniture. The project could employ 380 after two years. funds await approval while officials review the proposal. The meeting included Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce leader Frank Tsukas and Sheriff Howard Chambers.

Man Gilbert Keemit Matawan Minso County Boye FB Horner Ir Activision Hornor

Castro dominance warn from Havana bureau chief Milks

Former AP Havana bureau chief Harold Milks says if Castro stays in power Latin America could move to Communist control within three years. He discusses the failed invasion attempt and Cuban reaction in a Sunday page one feature in the Gazette Mail.

Fidel Castro Latin America Associated Press Havana Harold Milks Sunday Gazette Mail Us. A

Heat and Fires Plague Western States Across the West

Blistering heat has killed about a dozen people and wildfires scorching 23 000 acres persist across northern California Oregon and Arizona. Santa Clara County suffers poultry and nursery stock losses while Los Altos curbs water use. Fire crews contain multiple blazes near Paso Robles San Gabriel Canyon and Mint Canyon as heat waves set June records.

Associated Press California Santa Clara County Los Altos Los Angeles San Gabriel Canyon Mint Canyon Oregon Arizona Gila National Forest

West Virginia to Expand Public Works With $7 Million Tax Plan

West Virginia's special session approved a 3 percent sales tax extension expected to raise about $7 million in new revenue and leverage over $19 million in federal aid for an accelerated public works program. The plan aims to boost employment from about 5,000 to 15,000 and mobilize ADA funding for dependents. Governor Barron pledged immediate administrative action to triple public work employment and drive rapid improvements.

Thomas Stafford John Morgan West Virginia United States House of Delegates Afl-Clo Congress the Uhre Aan Senate House Aave Barron's Zabeau West Virginia Labor Federation Afl-Cio Zabeau Sand W. T. Brotherton Jr D-Kanawha Uwease

Air Force seals success as Discoverer 25 reaches orbit

The 25th Discoverer satellite achieved a polar orbit after a fast launch, weighing 2100 pounds with an apogee of 250 miles and perigee of 140 miles. Ground control tracked Henk in Alaska and Diwali reported the orbit, praising the "sweet bird" despite a history of failed earlier attempts.

Vansdenbulrg AIR Force Alaska Howe Hut

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