British Convoy Halted on Autobahn Toward Berlin
A nine‑vehicle British convoy with 28 men was halted by Soviet traffic controls for nine hours on the autobahn to West Germany. After permission to proceed, a Soviet convoy shadowed the British for 120 miles. A second convoy was canceled after 13 hours at the checkpoint. The incident follows earlier Soviet blocking and a renewed multi‑power emergency session. The Soviet government has offered no explanation.
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West Germany
U.S
Arnold Attending Washington Parley
J N Arnold Jr of Charleston deputy inspector general of Scottish Rite Masons in West Virginia is in Washington this week for preliminary meetings before the Supreme Council opening. James W Loop of Charleston secretary of the local Scottish Rite Bodies will attend the general council.
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Washington
Supreme Council
Southern Jurisdiction
James W. Loop
U F Drive Continuation by Industry Revenue Shares
The report shows continued U F drive figures by sector with percentage shares and dollar amounts. Industrial leads at 62.8 percent with $219,855.17, followed by Government 48.3 percent and $14,235.34, Communications Transportation Utilities 36.4 percent and $46,486.68, Charleston Women 63.8 percent and $7,207.85, Commercial 11.1 percent and $16,887.54, Charleston Retail 41.3 percent and $29,645.69, Labor Officers with no amount reported.
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4 H Club Elects Angela Morris President for Pinch Polka Dot
Angela Morris was elected president of the Pinch Polka Dot 4 H Club with Barbara Summers as vice president Vic ky Bays secretary and Elizabeth Belcher treasurer. The club scheduled monthly meetings for the second Thursday and planned a Halloween party on Oct 26 at Mrs Clive Summers home. John Adams Junior High students collected donations during lunch and after school totaling 6 62 on Wednesday. A pedestrian donated a dime to the United Fund via the reporting center and received a lapel button.
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Angela Morris
Barbara Summers
Vicky Bays
Elizabeth Belcher
Leach
Clive Summers
John Adams
United Fund
Yuri Gagarin Eyes Moon Flight Within Next Decade
United Nations reports Yuri Gagarin says the Soviet Union is pursuing a moon shot in the next decade with six cosmonauts in training. He cautions final launch decisions rest with scientists and declines any year-end timeline. He welcomes U S Soviet scientific cooperation while noting US Congress opposition to joint missions. The remarks came during a UN tour with Valentina Tereshkova after a Mexico City aeronautical conference.
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N.Y
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Soviet Union
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Valentina Tereshkova
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Mexico City
U. N
Col
John H. Glenn Jr
Earth
General Assembly
Carlos Sosa Rodriguez
U. Nj
Juvenile Court to Hold In Camera Proceedings in Youth Case
Judge Richardson plans closed hearings for juvenile proceedings with access limited to families officials and news media. He may appoint two jury commissioners if lawyers cannot agree on a venue and will seat the first 12 qualifying jurors. The Murphy boy died Sept 11 after Band unit hazing known as pink belly at Charleston High School prompting investigations by school police and a grand jury. Gov Barons proposed broad citizens committee would extend the inquiry.
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Algerian troops in Algiers barracks seek re enlistment
Crowds line Orleans barracks in Algiers as veterans, students, officials, and workers seek re enlistment. Rejoining would push the Algerian army to about 90,000, outnumbering the Royal Moroccan Army nearly three to one, though Algerians lack modern heavy arms and a strong air force, while Moroccan units are outfitted with many modern French weapons.
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Algiers
Skelton
Barron Pushes Order Against Racial Discrimination
Barron contended an executive order to curb racial discrimination in publicly licensed establishments, after meetings at White Sulphur Springs with Negro and civil rights leaders during the Southern Governors Conference. Legal sources questioned state-law authority over such an order.
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Barron
White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier Hotel
Glass tariff continuation urged by WV official and industry
U S Senator Randolph of West Virginia presses cabinet officers and President to keep flat glass import tariffs high. He cites last year's escape clause stabilizing the industry and asks for stronger U S protection while Herter reviews the Tariff Commission report and requests further study. White House aides acknowledge receipt and will relay the position when recommendations arrive.
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U. S. Son
Randolph
D-W. Va
White House
Commerce
Christian A. Herter
West Virginia
United States
Herter
Tariff Commission
Myer Feldman
Gov. Herter
Reward Offered for Animal Poisoners in Charleston
Rewards totaling 1130 have been offered for the arrest and conviction of animal poisoners in Charleston. The latest case involved Mr. and Mrs. Lyell B. Clay of 1515 Thomas Circle whose German Shepherd Geri survived strychnine meat after treatment by a veterinarian. Clay added 50 to earlier rewards of 1100, including 500 from the American Humane Society, as police investigate a string of dog poisonings, most in the South Hills area.
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Lyell B. Clay
Thomas Circle
Geri
Clay
American Humane Society
iMost
South Hills
Two Children Treated After Home Accidents
At Staats Hospital on Wednesday two Charleston youngsters were treated for injuries suffered at home. Seven month old Paul Myers, son of Mrs Faye Myers, burned on back and legs after backing into a gas heater while in a walker. admitted for observation in good condition. Eight year old Larry Starcher, son of Mr and Mrs John C Starcher, treated for a scalp laceration after a swing fall and discharged.
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Isaber
Pael Myers
Faye Myers
Tt. 1
Charleston
Walker
Larry Starcher
John C. Starcher
Rt. 1
Viet Nam Grenade Kills U S Army Sergeant
A U S Army sergeant was killed by a Communist grenade during a training exercise with Vietnamese troops northwest of Saigon. The incident occurred Wednesday as the unit faced an attack in the jungle during a problem drill. The adviser and three Vietnamese soldiers were present.
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Viet Nam
U.S. Army
State Department of Mental
Here
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Amer-ie
James Edgar Benge Ican
Shepherd Ave
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Orange
Hearing On Four Police Dismissals Resumes
The Civil Service Commission adjourned Oct 9 after city and defense attorneys for four Gl Miss police officers argued their cases. The four sergeants and a patrolman were fired after testifying against a fel officer in a trial. Both sides prepare briefs within 10 days after transcripts are sent.
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Saths Bowe
Raymond Spradling
Set
Leonard Cunningham
Artie McGinnis
Mee
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