Housing Bill Clears Conference In Large Spending Plan
A Senate House conference committee approved a 5.646 billion housing bill on Tuesday. President Kennedy nearly all asked for gains praised by Sen. Sparkman who predicted swift approval. The bill settles differences between chamber versions amid GOP criticisms and a key dispute over a moderate income family mortgage program.
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Suspect in Wood Murder Kills Self
Police closed in on Danny Kimble who murdered Dolores Sams, a 24 year old mother of four, at Nicks Glass Bar in Parkersburg. Kimble killed himself after firing on officers near the Ohio River embankment.
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Alleged nationwide horse betting ring indicted in 1950s
A federal grand jury in New Orleans indicted 13 men for a long-running horse race betting network spanning 10 cities from New York to Los Angeles. They allegedly used illegal long distance hookups to evade taxes and AT&T charges, fixing switchboards with paid repairmen. Bonds were set at 25 000 each.
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Alfred Mones
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Sam di Piazza
Louis E. Bagneris
Arabi
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At&t
Johnson Vows Stand in Berlin at Governors Conference
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson pledged the United States will not retreat from Berlin under Russian pressure while addressing the 33rd annual Governors Conference in Honolulu. He urged governors to support Kennedy’s foreign policy and warned against peace being pursued by fear. The session also heard pushback on civil rights, as Republicans urged action to end racial discrimination, with Democratic maneuvering shaping the leadership bid.
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Beauty Supply Co Ad on Panel Truck in Parkersburg
A panel truck on Virginia Street displays a side sign advertising Parkersburg Beauty Supply Company. The portable ad promotes products or services from the local beauty supplier as it travels or parks along the street.
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Paving to Close C and O Depot Ramp
The ramp at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway passenger station will be closed to traffic today for four hours starting at 9:30 AM to permit repaving.
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British Promise Military Backing for Kuwait Independence
Western and Arab nations rally to support Kuwait against Iraqi claims. Britain and the United States back Kuwait's independence with military support while Arab League actions and Nasser's UAR oppose Iraq's moves. Kuwait, with 2,400 troops, faces regional tension as Saudi and other states align to deter Baghdad.
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The Shotts of Bluefield Expand in Business Interests
Bluefield magnates the Shotts are shown to hold extensive business stakes across several firms. State dealings report more than 2 million in total enterprise value, including Daily Telegraph Printing Co. valued over 700000. They deny substantial influence over state contracts, citing bids and slim margins.
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Officials Deny Traffic Trap Allegations at U S 60
Lookout constable George Berry and Justice Don Willis face complaints from drivers about speeding arrests near Lookout in Fayette County. Tolson of Ohio alleges a 65 mph charge in a 55 mph zone. Berry says cases involve road law violations, while Welch notes few prior referrals to him. Page Col. 4.
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the Gazette
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Fred Welch
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Welch
Tractor Trade Still Unchanged In Key West Meeting
A Fidel Castro mediated meeting of the Tractors for Peace Committee in Key West ended after nearly four hours with no changes. The group discussed possibly reforming and resuming negotiations with the Cuban prime minister as 100 relatives awaited word amid tension. Prisoners and committee secretary John Jonker Jr. refused to comment, citing risk of misinterpretation and danger to fellow prisoners in Havana Naval Hospital.
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Parkersburg Fire Kills 2 Victims in Home Blaze
Chester T. Backus 54 a bank bookkeeper and his wife Jessie 53 were found dead in their Parkersburg home after an early Tuesday fire. WTAP news director Glenn Wilson discovered the blaze and alerted firefighters. Police suspect a smoldering cigarette started the ignition on the first floor.
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