McNamara outlines air mobile 1st Cavalry division and war aims
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara unveils plans for a 1st Cavalry Division air mobile, a rapid strike unit of 15,767 soldiers and 434 helicopters to be based at Fort Benning. He asserts continued bombing and disruption of North Vietnamese routes, with high casualties to bridges and depots, while South Vietnamese forces surpass 500,000 in number.
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Hanoi Charges U S Planes Penetrate North Vietnam
Hanoi accused U S planes of deepening attacks on North Vietnam after a Tuesday claim that F105 pilots were shot down and captured near Moc Chan. Washington offered no confirmation as raids stayed south of Hanoi while Hanoi reported bombardment and casualties at Quynh Lap leper sanatorium.
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Trash hauler permits deadline set in Kanawha County
Kanawha Charleston Health Department director Pate Seckford announced that refuse haulers in Kanawha County must obtain a free permit by July 1. The plan aims to curb dumping at unapproved sites as enforcement of garbage handling rules begins, noting many haulers operate without a permit, especially in Charleston.
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Pate Seckford
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Medical Leader Praises State Health Board Cooperation
Dr. Albert C. Esposito of Huntington president of the West Virginia State Medical Assn. addressed the State Board of Health meeting on Wednesday. He commended the board for its cooperation with the association to improve medical and health services and urged continued joint efforts in preventive medicine and public health.
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Pedestrian Struck on Raleigh Road in Beckley
Chester Ward, 74, of Raleigh, was hit while walking along U S Route outskirts of Beckley. He suffered head injuries and was transported to Appalachian Regional Hospital in satisfactory condition with a possible skull fracture. State Trooper J R Dolin said charges were filed against driver Charles B Lilly, 18, of Ghent.
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Talent Contest Held in Putnam
Boone County deputies investigated three break ins Wednesday night at homes and a church. An amateur ventriloquist and a magician were among contestants at the Putnam talent contest held at a church and school to raise funds. Details of burglaries were not available.
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Byrd Wins Narrow D C Budget Battle In Senate
Byrd steers Washington budget through Senate Appropriations as welfare funds remain intact. He defends the district program backing schools police recreation and welfare services while facing organized opposition in the Senate. A subcommittee motion complimenting Byrd was not accepted.
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Fairmont Girl Wins Rhododendron Girls State Governor
Donna Gabriel of Fairmont was elected governor of Rhododendron Girls State, a high school junior sworn in with other winners. Chauncey Browning Jr. will administer the oath. Nationalist and Federalist ticket winners take seats on the Board of Public Works and the five-member Supreme Court with listed names from Beckley to New Martinsville.
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Beckley
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Weirton
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Huntington
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Dunbar
Senate House Arrange Talks On Foreign Aid Bill
Conferees from the Senate and House plan to meet Friday over their rival foreign aid measures. The Senate approves a two year $3.24 billion bill with a built in aid cutoff and a commission to plan future programs, while the House favors a one year $3.37 billion authorization. Other points remain unresolved.
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Soviet Urges U.N. Talks Over Dominican Crisis
The Soviet Union calls for United Nations discussions on the Dominican situation amid heavy street fighting near the Ozama River. Inter-American peace force reports U S casualties and rebel prisoners held under the security zone while OAS warns of ceasefire violations. An unrelated health note touts ginseng as a traditional cure-all.
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Ozama River
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Inter- American Force
Huntington Army Corps budget to top 100 million
Col Harrington W Cochran head of Huntington District says the Army Corps of Engineers budget for 1967 68 will exceed 100 million due to the Appalachian development program The district has doubled its construction budget since 1962 rising to 79 million for the year ending June 30 and Cochran is being transferred after the going away dinner
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Army Corps of Engineers
Harrington W. Cochran
Cochran
Party Banners Are Put Aside by Picnickers
Yesterday's foes are today's friends might be the theme of a 6 p.m. picnic in Dunbar City Park hosted by the Dunbar Republican Club and the GOP city executive committee. They invite Republican and Democratic candidates in the city election. the Republican ticket won a near total victory in June. Foods include baked beans hot dogs ice cream and cold drinks.
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Dunbar Republican Club
GOP
Fire Department Responds to Two Wednesday Calls
City firefighters handled an appliance fire at 633 Wood Rd with no damage reported and an investigation at 501 29th St with no damage.
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29Th, St
Taxi Drivers Ratify Three Year Contract in Charleston
UMW District 50 members voted to approve a three year pact with Skyline City Checker and Town Tups cab firms. Local President Palup Lyons said about 80 drivers voted, approving a wage increase of 13 cents per hour over three years, plus a bonus plan and enhanced fringe benefits.
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UMW
Skyline, City, Checker and
Town Tups Cab
Palup Lyons
Anti
Rhodes signs bridge bill for Ohio River span
Governor James A. Rhodes signed a bill authorizing construction of a bridge over the Ohio River west channel between Bridgeport and Wheeling. The measure allows the state highway director to cooperate in the project in the Wheeling West Virginia area.
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Ohila
James A. Rhodes
Wheeling
W.va
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