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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

3

House Nod Gives CAB FTC Plan Approval in Washington

The House approved Kennedy administration plans to increase agency chairmen authority within the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Federal Trade Commission. The changes aim to give commissioners more time for policy planning. If the Senate does not block, reforms could take effect in July. Party line votes saw Republicans opposing the executive reorganizations.

Washington Fiouse Kennedy Civil Aeronautics Senate

Weather and legal notes intertwine in mixed wire text

Fragmented dispatch mentions weather forecasts for multiple cities including Charleston and Los Angeles and reports a high profile California custody and homicide link involving Lana Turner related matters. It also references attorney Melvin Belli and the Stompanato case with notes on a $750,000 damages claim and a Liverpool crowd incident.

Washington Weather Bureau Porecasts Charleston Virginia Alba NY U .Torney Atlante A Lana Baltimore Boston Melvin Belli Kentucky Jacek Chicago Columbus Miss Turner Beaver Ji Imen Jacksonville Kansas City Securities and Exchange Wino Bey Westa Belli Mission Raforfa Pittsburgh Los Angeles Gin ‘Datenig Christian Binda Christian Binda Christian Alles Ay 408. Tames Clarksburg Leo Callo Rush Bourift

Freight Fire Damages Building. No Injuries Reported

A major blaze damaged the east wing roof of a brick three story building with attic. Firefighters wore masks as weld sparks may have sparked the fire. Damage estimated over 5000 dollars. post office facilities on the first and second floors were spared.

Two California Teachers Lose Licenses for Oath Lie

The State Board of Education revoked teaching credentials for William N. Mack and his wife after finding they lied under oath about not belonging to groups seeking to overthrow the government. The board voted 7 to 1 in Los Angeles. No immediate decision on appeal was shown.

Los Angeles State Board of Education Hag California Communist Party U. S William N. Mack Shasta County Macks

Peace Patrol begins 28 day Soviet tour through Europe

A 75 member group drives 25 Soviet made cars on a 28 day journey themed peace and international friendship. They plan two days in each country including Finland Sweden East Germany and Poland amid recent police security due to racial tensions but no provocation tied to the launch.

Moscow Finland Sweden East Germany Poland

Stay Granted in Contempt Case Against Former Sheriff

Washington Supreme Court granted a stay of a contempt sentence for James J Wood former sheriff of Bibb County Ga He was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined 400 for contempt over remarks about a judge's charge to a grand jury The stay remains pending final action on an appeal to the Supreme Court. Summersville girl leads WVU academics and other students named. Katanga army considers disbanding its English speaking unit formed from volunteers mainly from South Africa Rhodesia and Britain. A reef barge captain and pilot were acquitted of drunkenness after a collision and a Norfolk and Western coal train derailed near Fort Gay with 800 feet of track damaged and no injuries.

Washington Justice Black Supreme Court James J Wood Bibl Countyy Wood Elisabethville Katanga South Africa Rhodesias Britain Peank Leankfurt Ing Granville Ohio Remke Macon St South al- Charleston W. Va Summer Institute Denison University Charleston High School Wayne Norfolk & Western Railway Fort Gay Here Williamson Portsmouth

Dominican Republic Cuts Postage Rate and Rice Prices

The Dominican government cut postage rates and reduced retail rice prices from 3 to 5 cents a pound in its cost of living campaign. Ordinary rice will sell for 10 cents a pound, with a wholesale tax on the grain removed to enable the reduction.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republica

Cops Stabbed In Melee Over Ticket in Jersey City

Jersey City police faced a chaotic scene Tuesday night after an officer tried to issue a traffic summons to a woman. A crowd confronts officers in the melee, with at least one officer stabbed amid the confrontation. The incident prompted police response and investigations.

Jersey City N. J Nnlico

Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner End Marriage Rumors

Hollywood couple Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner announced a trial separation amid unspecified problems. Married December 28 1957 in Scottsdale Arizona the pair said there are no divorce plans and they hope to work out their differences. They have no children.

Fle Miss Christian Power Rome Hollywood P—Associates!Y Trust Fund Gary Crosby Bing Chicago Barbara West Coast Gary Hot Springs Ark Natalie Wood Robert Wagner Scottsdale Ariz

City Tightens Welfare Rules to Avoid Tax Hike

Newburgh New York tightens welfare guidelines to curb costs and avoid higher taxes. Able bodied relief users must perform 40 hours weekly in city building maintenance. recipients failing to accept private jobs or having illegitimate children may lose relief. New applicants must prove a concrete job offer, with limited relief time based on proof. The move accompanies a $312 million budget and potential tax rate rise to cover welfare costs.

Newburgh N.Y

Nixon attacks tractor plan and Kennedy rhetoric in Las Vegas

Former Vice President Richard Nixon told the Optimist International convention that the tractors-to-Cuba plan harms those meant to be helped and urged weighing temporary prisoner freedom against permanent freedom for 3 million. He said Kennedy’s firm stance is lacking and warned Laos’ potential fall would affect Southeast Asia. He also reserved judgment on California governor options, aiming for a decision by December 1.

Las Vegas Richard M. Nixon U. S Nixon Kennedy United States

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CAB Lana Turner Stompanato John Stomjpanato Mildred Cheryl Red Peace Patrol Summersville WVU Morgantown Nancy Joyce McDowell Thomas E. Shires Lewisburg Lois Carol Witt Grantsville Robert T. Jones Frank P. Jelich Clarence A. Groves Meadow Bridge Joseph F. Lyttle Jr Mullens Sandra Lee Ross J Clendenin Dominican Republic Middle Atlantic States New Engleys Natalie Wood and Mate Part Joseph Mitchell Mitchell Laos South‘east Asia Joseph F. Mirogliott Sonotone Man Ate Atlas Quarrier Street Harper Distilling Lw.harper Bourbon All State Starus Rambler America Rambler Imp Broad Street Thompson Motors Kanawha Terrace ST. Albans, W. VA Stewart Motors Main Street Montgomery Motors Inc 4Th Ave Montgomery, W. VA
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