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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

12

Fighting in Laos Continues as Geneva Talks Stall

Scattered fighting in the Laotian jungles coincides with clashes and delegations in Geneva as discussions stall over cease fire supervision. Government and rebel teams clash over inspection zones while two pro Communist units shell Ban Nalao and Ban Pak Lat as Lausanne negotiators seek unified Laos representation.

Geneva Trooms Cvence Andrei Gromyko Bap Namone Vientiane Laos Ban Nalao Ban Hin Heup Ban Pak Lat Mekong Paksane Korea Zurich Dickering Boun Oum Souvanna Phouma Souvanna Souphanouvong Pathet

Kanawha Plan Pact Signed For County Master Plan

The Kanawha County Planning and Zoning Commission signed a contract with Ladislas Legoe and Associates of Cincinnati to draft a two year master plan for future county development. Ernest H. Gilbert Jr. said the $65,000 project will partly use federal funds and county funds for zoning outside municipalities and subdivision and recreation plans. The commission may cancel the contract if it finds good ground.

Kanawha County Planning and Zoning Commission Ladislas, Legoe and Associates Cincinnati Ernest H. Gilbert Jr Gilbert

Soviet Spaceman Praises Alan Shepard in Pravda

Moscow reports Maj Yuri Gagarin writes in Pravda that he prefers US astronaut Alan Shepard to Shepard's peers because Shepard did not fight in Korea. Shepard, a Navy commander, has largely worked as test pilot and flight instructor since World War II.

Moscow Yuri Gagarin Pravda U. S Alan B. Shepard Shepard Korea Navy

Royals Embrace Old Clothes At Ascot Fashion Show

Britain’s royal family headlines a thrifty Ascot scene as Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret reuse outfits. Princess Alexandra wears a royal blue frock with a blue coat, while Viscount Bledisloe’s son dons an Edwardian frock seat. The ensemble equals about $29.40 at London stores.

London Britain Queen Elizabeth II Margaret David Bathurst Viscount Bledisloe Alexanira Ascot Rome Viscount Bredisloe New Zealand Princess Alexandra Royal Enclosure

Clergy Dinner Sponsored by Charleston Knights of Columbus

The Charleston Knights of Columbus Council hosts its annual clergy night dinner at 6 30 p m in Charleston West Virginia. Rev G T Tai Brown is installed as first president of a new Catholic priests group in Kanawha Valley with Rev Meibied toasting as toastmaster at the Catholic Chapel Church.

Sontey Sai Charleston W. Va

Pittsburgh Firm Submits Low Bid on Army Projects

A Pittsburgh firm, C. F. Mayer & Co. Inc., submitted the apparent low bid of 296,700 for three brick buildings including a reserve center and maintenance shops at Clarksburg and Fairmont. Four bidders competed. Work begins within 10 days of award and must be completed in 360 days at Clarksburg and 180 days at Fairmont.

Fairmont Clarksburg

Thoughts By Dr S Roger Tyler Retired Episcopal Minister

Thoughtful reflections attributed to Dr S Roger Tyler a retired Episcopal minister offering insights on faith and parish life. The piece presents moral guidance and spiritual perspectives framed in a gentle, traditional voice.

S. Roger Tyler

Nureyev Defects in Paris Flight From Soviet Troupe

Rudolf Nureyev, 23, fled from the Kirov Ballet during a Paris stop, seeking asylum in France. He was escorted by police to Paris authorities while Soviet officials disputed the event, and other troupe members issued conflicting statements about his departure and plans.

Paris Nureyev Kirov Opera Leningrad Russia France Rudolf Nureyev Yin Play London le Bourget Rouce Nuswegd Ministry of Interior Ples Kirov Ballet Paris Opera Palace of Sports Olivier Merlin le Monde Vaslav Nijinsky France-Soir Ness Ourland Moscow Fedor Feodorov Feodorov Valentin Bogdanov Ballet

Weselyn College awards twenty two scholarships to seniors

Twenty two scholarships totaling up to 2000 dollars each are awarded to high school graduates who will attend West Virginia Wesleyan College next year. Recipients include Anna Marie Hopkins Jackson County and Patricia Johnson Lewisburg with others from St. Albans Charleston and Mullens. Dr Warren F Thuston of South Charleston will attend the 14th annual Synodical Training School opening in Clinton SC.

Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan College Anna Marie Hopkins Given Jackson County Patricia Johnson Lewisburg Don Ransom St. Albans John Blagg Charleston Elizabeth Foglesong Mullens Thuston Clinton S. C Warren F. Thuston South Charleston Wr Va

Mayors Urged to Install Electronic Brains for City Halls

Delegates from 51 nations at the World Conference of Local Governments heard calls to adopt computer systems in city halls to curb paper work and rising municipal costs. Philadelphia official Richard J. McConnell warned that clerical backlogs hinder spending growth, while New Orleans Mayor de Lesseps Morrison urged humane control of automation ensuring human oversight.

Washington Friiday World Conference of Local Governments Richard J. McConnell Philadelphia Municipal Finance Assn United States Canada Africa Southeast Asia iMayor de Lesseps S. Morrison New Orleans South Morrison

Multiple Church Schedules Highlight West Lee Street Area

A readable listing shows morning services Sunday schools and evening worship across Calvary West Lee, Emmanuel, Shrewsbury, Randolph Street Baptist, Sorina Hill, First Christian, and other local churches. Activities include sermons by Mr Watlington and Rev McNeill, youth groups, Bible study, DVBS closing, and radio broadcasts on WKAZ and WOAY.

Baptist Temple John J. Wilkes M. Wayne Eich Quartier Morris Robert H. Emery Judson Vellowship Kennedy Wed Calvary Starcher Baptist Church 6Th Ava Donald £. Tylor Gideon Taylor Randolph ST. Baptist Church Randolph Robert E. McMeaill D.D Minster Rev. McNeill Sorina Hill Baptist Ohio & Vine Streets Cher Robert Gualich Christian. Science First Church OF Christ, Scientist Hredford Med Lee Streets Quarrier Street Wkazradio City Bible Center Church Gospel Ken Blyd E. Ph E. Hendricks Hendricks WKAZ

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