This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
7
New York reports a dreary week for bonds with unease about near term direction. Thurlow of Winslow and Stetson argues markets may be oversold and due for a rally if confidence returns, closing the week with subdued sentiment.
Chicago markets show mixed moves as a maritime strike dampens export flow. Soybeans slide about five cents while corn and wheat edge in varied directions amid talk the stoppage could disrupt overseas sales if unresolved.
William Garrett a 52 year old Daily Mail copyreader of 142 Oakwood Rd was held to a federal grand jury under a one dollar bond on a U S postal law violation Friday Carratt waved negotiate
Chicago AP dispatch reports a small hog run of 4 005 butcher hogs selling out early as demand stayed strong and prices rose up to 20 cents for weights above 230 pounds. Heavier hogs and sows showed gains while cattle and cafe offerings were too light for a full test at the markets.
A muted market week spurs analysts to foresee trouble if price momentum fades U S Steel American Telephone General Electric IBM and Standard Oil New Jersey may indicate next moves for the list. Some see a finishing rally in cyclicals and a poorer outlook ahead, while others note bearish fundamentals but cautious on timing.
A chain of property transfers lists numerous decedents and buyers across Jefferson and London Districts. Transactions include parcels on Fields Creek Chesapeake Dayle R Cronk to James Cullins, Linda Morgan to Doris Marie Morgan, and several transfers in Lewis Addn and Kanawha City with buyers such as John Smiley and Edward Sully.
New York stock market extended losses as prices dipped further amid uncertainty from the Berlin crisis and a seamen strike. The Dow fell 5.77 to 685.50 and the AP average dropped 1.80 to 245.20, marking the heaviest weekly decline since 1980.
The neutron bomb described as a smaller reactor based warhead or a scaled down atomic bomb could deliver intense neutron radiation with minimal blast. Senators and scientists debate feasibility and strategic value, noting potential cheap production but uncertain battlefield usefulness and radiation risks.
Registrar Thomas J. McGinnis announced a record 1,047 students registered for Morris Harvey College summer session near the explosion point. About 30 percent of the 22 West Virginia counties and four foreign nations are represented among registrants, reflecting broad interest despite nuclear radiation fears.
Three year old Christine Walters of Otway Ohio recovered Friday after surgery to remove a pink bean from her windpipe. She swallowed the bean while visiting relatives in Olive Spring Ky and was rushed to Huntington hospital 60 miles away. An ambulance broke down near Ashland. another ambulance from Ashland funeral home transported her the remaining 15 miles to Huntington.
A bronze statue of the Angel of Peace, dating from 1862 in the Wilhelmina Park fortress site, has been removed as Jakarta prepares a new theater project. The removal signals a shift from colonial era monuments to modern development initiatives.
Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson arrived in Lima for talks with Peruvian leaders amid a large welcoming crowd and a heavy police presence. The visit followed unrest in Bolivia and a risky political climate as U S aid debates continued.
A volatile market shows sharp declines in some sectors with mixed commodity results. Wheat and oats trade unevenly while corn holds steady. stock activity remains uncertain as investors weigh late profit-taking and cautious sentiment.
Fifteen defendants faced probation violations in a Friday arraignment before Judge Willian J. Thompson. Sentences ranged from prison and forestry camp terms to reinstated probation, with several violators absconding supervision or facing new crimes and alcohol breaches. Named defendants included Donald Lee Johnson, Delbert William Jones, William Booth McCormick, Lewellyn Wright, James Marion, Harold Cooper, Carl Wilson Hillyer, Robert E. Pauley, and Gary Wayne McCune.
Resistrar Annie L. Castle announced WV Tech enrolled 211 students for a nine week summer term. The figure shows a rise of 13 students from last year's summer enrollment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.