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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

11

Tougher U S Policy Needed on Defense of Berlin

Richard M. Nixon argues Khrushchev seeks a Berlin crisis to threaten the West and urges President Kennedy to take decisive measures defending freedom. He critiques post-summit stance and calls for clear, firm U S policy to deter Soviet pressure and maintain Western resolve in Berlin.

Richard M. Nixon U.S Berlin Khrushchev Laos West German Kennedy United States Vienna West Germany Washington

Eastern Plans Vast Coal Facility in State

Construction of a multi million dollar coal cleaning and preparation plant will start next month at two Kopperston mines in Wyoming County West Virginia. The plants will process 11000 tons daily and employ about 86 workers, part of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates modernization across West Virginia including Federal No 1 at Grant Town Keystone at Keystone and other projects. Eastern aims to boost high quality coal supply and sustain jobs while expanding metallurgical coal production for steel mills and foundries.

Pittsburgh Kopperston Wyoming County W. Va Eastern Eastern Lin West Virginia Grant Town Fairmont W.va Keystone McDowell County W. B. Ross Rapperston

Arms Parley Resumption Sought With Soviets

Washington officials reported that US and Soviet delegates began renewed discussions to resume general disarmament talks broken off a year ago by the Communists. Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin led the Soviet side at the State Department for an initial exchange with John J. McCloy and aides, with a second meeting slated for today.

Washington United States Russia Geneva Valerian A. Zorin State Department John J. McCloy Kennedy McCloy

Supreme Court Upholds Union Shop, Limits Political Dues

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that unions may not use a member's dues for political goals against the member's wishes while upholding the union shop. The decision could curb some union political activity, though railway unions predict little effect. The ruling stems from Southern Railway employees in Georgia and involves constitutional rights and union dues.

Washington Supreme Court National Right-to-Work Committee Southern Railway Georgia William 4. Brennan Jr Georgia Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Brennan Hazen H. Fair Superin Marl Warren Intermediate Court Charles M. Walker William J. Thompson

Bombing suspect’s wife detained after yacht arrest

Bernard J Brows' wife Dinnie, 40, shown after she and Kier Husbord with two companions were arrested aboard their yacht in connection with last month’s blast. FBI says she has not been shamed and bruises came from a fall on the yacht. Page 12 AP Wirephoto.

Bernard J. Brows Dinnie Kier Husbord FBI

One Killed and One Hurt in Bridge Fall near Barboursville

Barboursville area report says two Miller Contracting Co. workers Kenneth Evans, 32, of Steubenville Ohio died on arrival at Huntington hospital while Melvin F. Rucker, 25, of Grayson Kentucky was listed in fair condition. They fell five feet after a steel cable snapped while they worked from a scaffold under a new Interstate 64 bridge.

Barboursville Here Kenneth Evans Steubenville Ohio Huntington Melvin F. Rucker Grayson Miller Contracting Co Massion

Tractor Group Denies Cuba Exchange Terms

The Tractors for Freedom Committee told Fidel Castro it rejects his latest terms for releasing about 1,260 invasion prisoners. It sticks to an offer of 500 tractors and sets a Friday noon deadline, warning dissolution and fund return if not accepted. The effort, led from Detroit for President Kennedy, aims to ship the tractors to Cuba.

Detroit Tractors For Freedom Committee Fidel Castro Castro Havana Cuba Americas Walter Heather Steano Roosevelt Milton Eisen Kennedy Cas Gammiles

NO QUICK SHORTAGE SEEN OIL CHOKEFUL STRIKERS AFT

Oil strike actions by maritime workers threaten Gulf Coast refineries and Texaco plants in Bayonne and Anacortes while Boston tanker deliveries halt. Sinclair refinery in Houston closed after workers refused to cross picket lines. No immediate nationwide shortage expected.

Houston Tex Sinclair Gulf Coast Bayonne N. J Texaco West Anacortes, Wash Boston Chelsea

Laugh It Off Momic Workers Union On Maritime Strike

O A Knight, president of the Momic Workers Union, says members should not risk life and limb for strike solidarity. He supports honoring contractual obligations only if junior members can work safely. He leaves it to members to decide whether to break contracts by crossing picket lines or stay off the job amid danger.

Momic Workers Union O. A. Knight Maritime Wnirkel Dines OCAW

Council May Hire Redevelopment Aide for Liaison Work

Charleston plans to employ an area redevelopment agent to act as liaison with the federal government. The proposed hire, James A. Hill, would coordinate redevelopment efforts and municipal projects with federal agencies to streamline funding and approvals.

Council Charleston

City Council Adopts Resolution On Survey for Applicant

Monday night a council meeting discussed an art adoption resolution granting Mayor Shanklin permission to survey the field for a qualified applicant. James Ireland, 16th ward councilman, cited the city’s challenge in tracking grants under new federal legislation and supported the motion. Mayor Shanklin voiced confidence in the council’s ongoing efforts.

Shanklin James Ireland

Peace Bid Fails in Laos as Three Princes Meet

In Zurich the neutralist Prince Souvannit Phouma and pro Communist Prince Souphanouvong joined Prince Boun Oum in seeking national unity amid Laos civil conflict. Boun Oum hinted at retirement to aid reconciliation, while Gen. Phoumi Nosavan urged political space for the army.

Andrew Borawiec Zurich Switzerland Laos Boun Om Boun Oum Phouma Souphanou‘yong Pathet Lao Souvanna Thhat Boum Quat Goum Oum Boun Qem Phoumi Nosavan Phoumi Souvanna Phouma Ttwa Vientiane

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