Wizard Says LBJ's Yakking Helps Klan
Imperial Wizard Robert Shelton claimed President Johnson if he continues his yakking may become one of the best organizers the Ku Klux Klan has had. He spoke at Klan rallies in Morganton North Carolina and Hemingway South Carolina saying Johnson cannot be trusted and will not lead the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morganton
N. C
UPI
Robert Shelton
Johnson
Ku Klux Klan
Shelton
Tuscaloosa
Ala
United Klans of
America
Hemingway
S. C
North Carolina
Highway Patrol
United States
Scott calls for Senate probe of KKK violence record
Sen. Hugh Scott R Pa urges a full Senate investigation into the Ku Klux Klan citing its record of violence disorder conspiracy and murder. He asks Senate Leader Mike Mansfield to introduce a resolution while noting an in progress House probe and potential Klan activity across several Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Senate
Ku Klux Klan
Scott
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
South
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Edwin E. Willis
D-La
Willis
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
House Rules Committee
Explorers Stranded in Cave After Water Rises
Four college students and one diver battled rising Buffalo River waters inside a cave near Arkansas College. One diver was hospitalized with bends while the others, Mike Hill, Hogie Bledsoe, and Steve Wilson, faced uncertainty as crowds of about 100 gathered. Relatives and authorities watched as water levels climbed about an inch per hour and a three-foot rise split hopes and fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hill
Arkansas College
Batesville
Hogie Bledsoe
Steve Wilson
Arkansas Tech
Russellville
Death Ruled Accidental In Huntington Grass Fire
Huntington UPI The Campbell County Corner Dr R S Barrett ruled the death accidental after the body of 45 year old Matthew Houchins was found burned along a spur of the C O railroad. Police were summoned to a grass fire described as very dry when the man dropped a lighted cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
UPI
Cabell County
R. S. Barrett
Matthew Houchins
C&o
Barrett
Houchins
Burial Insurance Sold by Mail in Fort Worth TX Ad
A mail order burial policy offers $1000 plus coverage for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. Central Security Life Insurance Co advertises free information and no agent visits, asking readers to mail name, address and birth year to Dept. F-2068, 1418 West Rosedale.
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OLD Line
Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Central Security Life Insurance Co
West Rosedale
Fort Worth 4
Texas
Viet Nam Air War Escalates With Losses Amid Battles
In Viet Nam a power failure and escort mission coincide as a relief column meets three Viet Cong companies near Binh Dinh Province. Thirty seven guerrillas reported dead, nine Vietnamese and ten wounded. In Tam Ky, a raid damages the capital’s admin office and power house. three wounded at the prison. U.S. pilots suffer losses with one drowned, one missing, and a Skyraider shot down near a North Vietnamese island. Defense reports six U.S. aircraft lost Friday and Saturday. Hanoi claims 57 downed, denied as an exaggeration by a Saigon spokesman.
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Binh Dinh Province
Tam Ky
da Nang
Thanh Hoa
South China Sea
Washington
Defense Department
North Viet Nam
U.S
US S. Air Force
Saigon
Fragments from a bygone paper show stray lines and odd signs
A compilation of brief snippets includes an ad claiming Blank's restaurant serves unexpected pleasure, a letter denying class distinction by workers, warnings at a level crossing, a rector's farewell sermon with a choired anthem, a St. Chad's play praised despite an audience disruption, and a Pope quote with a cardinals count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Chad’s
Oscars set stage at Santa Monica for televised show
The article notes most nominees will attend at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with Bob Hope hosting a two hour telecast starting at 7 p.m. PST. Miss Loren remains in Rome and Miss Stanley in New York City and will not attend.
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Miss Loren
Rome
Miss Stanley
New York City
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Bob Hope
Earthquake Hits Greece Killing Sons and Wounding Dozens
A strong earthquake shook Greece last Wednesday collapsing a house roof and killing two sons. Kakalatri suffered one death and 13 injuries while Stathmos and Marina also endured heavy damage. Premier George Papandreou convened a special cabinet meeting and health ministers were sent to supervise rescue efforts amid widespread panic and limited casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kakalatri
Stathmos
Marina
George Papandreou
Girl 8 Plays Heroic Role In Auto Mishap
In Huntington West Virginia an SUV overturned on Route 2 pinning driver Mrs Janice O Lynn. Eight year old Karen freed herself and sister Kimberly then trekked a half mile to summon help. Mrs O Lynn and the children were hospitalized in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
UPI
W. Va
Janice O’lynn
Karen
Kimberly
Mason-Cabell County
Margaret Chapman
O’lynn
Congress GOP To Unveil Own Voting Rights Bill
House Republican leaders plan to roll out a counter voting rights bill led by Gerald R Ford Jr and William M McCulloch at 11 a m EST. The plan aims for broader application than the administration bill, signaling removal of racial barriers nationwide. Senate talks on the administration proposal continue with Deb Katzenbach and Mansfield weighing constitutional issues. Also Sen Hugh Scott calls for a full Senate probe of the Ku Klux Klan, while hospital care debates move toward floor action. Submarine funding climbs as the Armed Services panel approves more nuclear boats and money than requested, alongside surplus for a new bomber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach
House
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Pentagon
Eight Children Die In Joliet Fire details
In Joliet Illinois eight children died when fire swept a frame home near the city. Seven were from the Harris family and one infant Adrian Hollins. The mother Irene Harris and her 16 year old son Jimmie survived along with Katharine Hollins. The fire started when Robin Townsend played with matches in the kitchen and ignited curtains. Authorities say Jimmie alerted firefighters after Deborah Harris screamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Harris
Jimmie
Adrian Hollins
Katharine Hollins
Robin Townsend
Deborah
Farm programs aim to stabilize prices and aid producers
Farm meat could advance the domestic price of wheat and rice while keeping export prices competitive. In the rice program the number of certificates a farmer would get would depend on the amount of rice he produced. A big producer would get less taxpayer help than a small producer. Agriculture officials said the proposed programs would maintain farm income reduce surplus stocks lower government costs and keep food costs low.
New York News Strike Looms Threat Hits Major Dailies
New York faces a printers strike threat from Local 6 ITU president Bertram A. Powers. He warned of a walkout at a time of the union's choosing, risking shutdown of up to seven leading daily newspapers. A similar dispute two years ago halted nine papers for 16 weeks.
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New York
UPI
Bertram A. Powers
International Typographical Union
ITU
Powers
New York City
All 9 Kanawha Jail Escapees Recaptured
The biggest jailbreak at Kanawha County Jail ended quietly Saturday with all nine escapees back in custody. Sterling Strickland 18 of Clendenin surrendered after being cornered at relatives’ home. James Barker 23 of Charleston turned himself in, Kenneth Spurlock 33 of Kent Ohio was arrested near the city. They had used an acetylene torch left by plumbers to escape the prior Thursday. Two of the nine were caught in Huntington Friday while trying to cross the Ohio River.
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Charleston
UPI
Kanawha County
Sterling Strickland
Clendenin
James Barker
Kenneth Spurlock
Kent
Ohio
Huntington
Ohio River
Picketing Restricted at Protestant Hospital in Clarksburg
A temporary injunction limits hospital pickets to three at each entrance and bans threats or violence as union supporters seek recognition for about 40 non professional workers. Judge Karl B. Kyle granted the order after a two hour Harrison County Circuit Court hearing. The Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union seeks bargaining recognition at the Methodist operated hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Union Protestant Hospital
Karl B. Kyle
Harrison County
Three Inmates Escape Work Crew From Paden City
UPI reports three Moundsville Penitentiary inmates fled a work detail in Paden City during the weekend. The men are Edward Perkins 24 of Harrison County serving 1 to 10 years for grand larceny Patsy Perrella 18 of Marion County serving 1 to 10 for breaking and entering and Albert Sucik 22 of Fayette County serving 1 to 10 for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paden City
UPI
Moundsville Penitentiary
Edward Perkins
Harrison County
Patsy Perrella
Marion County
Albert Sucik
Fayette County
Stairway To Stars Seen By Sen Byrd
Sen Robert Byrd of West Virginia urged adding 100000 to the 1966 Forest Service budget for a rock observatory atop Spruce Knob, the state's highest peak. The tower would overlook five mountain ranges including the Shenandoah and Blue Ridge, with a 20 car parking area and developed trail access.
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Washington
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
Spruce Knob
Byrd
Senate
U.S. Forest Service
Pendleton County
Seneca Rocks
Shenandoah
Massanutten
Blue Ridge
Five Killed In Weekend West Virginia Traffic Toll
United Press International reports five people died in weekend highway crashes in West Virginia, bringing 1965 traffic deaths to 101. Wilmer Ray Pifer, 51, died Sunday on U S 50 in Grant County. John Henderson, 24, and Gary Chapman, 22, perished Saturday near Milton on U S 60. Lewis Robert, 21, of Gallaher, died Friday on Paint Creek Road in Kanawha County. Loretta Neary, 34, of Hernshaw, Kanawha County, was killed Friday night walking along U S 119.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
West Virginia
Wilmer Ray Pifer
U. S. 50
Grant County
Cabell County
John Henderson
Milton
Gary Chapman
Huntington
U. S. 60
Lewis Robert
Gallagher
Berlin confronts Soviet air harassment during Bundestag crisis
Soviet jet fighters buzzed Western Berlin airspace in four 20 mile corridors then maneuvers began blocking traffic to the city. Western Allies protested harassment and met in emergency talks after Mayor Willy Brandt was barred from entering by East German guards. Brandt urged reprisals and considered steps to safeguard interzonal trade.
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West Berlin
Berlin
Helmstedt
West
East Germany
Bundestag
West Germany
United States
Willy Brandt
Brandt
Final rites for Henry E. Lew is 68 in Edmond
Henry E. Lew is 68 of Edmond will have final rites at 2 p m Tuesday at Lansing Baptist Church with Rev Guy Vaughn officiating. Burial follows in Lansing Cemetery. He died Sunday at home of heart attack. Born April 18 1897 in Lansing he was a retired miner and World War I and II veteran. Survivors include brother John of Melbourne Fla and sisters Mrs Wallace Workman Mrs Guy Workman both of Lansing and Mrs John Vannater of Fayetteville.
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Henry E. Lewis
Edmond
Lansing Baptist Church
Guy Vaughn
Lansing
Lewis
William and
Liza Nease Lewis
The
Baptist Church
John
Melbourne
Fla
Wallace Workman
Guy Workman
John Vannater
Fayetteville
Dodd- Payne Funeral Home
Connie Lavonne Elkins graveside rites planned
Connie Lavonne Elkins infant daughter of Arnett and Georgia Elkins of Oceana will be buried at Cook Cemetery in Oceana at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The child died Sunday in Mullens hospital. Surviving grandparents are Roy Elkins of Oceana and Haden Thomas of Princeton, and great grandparents Carson Thomas of Princeton. Body at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Lavonne Elkins
Arnett
Georgia Thomas Elkins
Oceana
Cook
Hansel Cook
Mullens Hospital
Roy Elkins
Haden Thomas
Princeton
Carson Thomas
Sam Foglesong
Mullens
Dennie Toler Services Held in Clear Fork
Dennie Toler 82 of Clear Fork dies after a long illness in Huntington hospital. Funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sun Hill Methodist Church with Rev. Lloyd Ferguson officiating. Burial in Blanken Ship Cemetery at Simon. Survived by a son Elm er, five daughters, a sister, 23 grandchildren, and his wife Sarah predeceased him. Burial arrangements and body transport by Robertson and Foglesong Inc. Pineville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennie Toler
Clear Fork
Sun Hill Methodist Church
Lloyd Ferguson
Blankenship
Simon
Toler
Huntington Hospital
Guyan
Leroy
Katherine Bailey Toler
State Road Commission
Sarah Toler
Elmer
Billy J. Adkins
Charleston
Martha Morgan
Hugh Toler
Carrie Harvey
Oceana
Calvin Francis
Chicago
Ill
Amos Deskins
Baileysville
Morgan
Robertson and Foglesong Inc
Pineville
Funeral services for George W Roles in Mountain Baptist Church
George W Roles 86 of Pittsburgh formerly of Odd dies Saturday after extended illness. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday Mountain Baptist Church with Rev L V Basham officiating. Burial in Odd Cemetery. Survives include son George W Roles Jr daughter Ina Eagle brother John W Roles sister Elizabeth Boleyn and several grandchildren. Body at Caffee Funeral Home today then 11 a m Tuesday to church. Pallbearers Fred Roles Roy Roles Clifton Roles Sam Mabe.
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George W. Roles
Pittsburgh
Odd
Mountain Baptist Church
L. V. Basham
George W. Roles Jr
William C
Elizabeth Thompson Roles
Roles
Ina Eagle
John W. Roles
Elizabeth Boleyn
Caffee Funeral Home
Mountain Valley Baptist Church
Fred Roles
Roy Roles
Clifton Roles
Sam Mabe
Carol Lee Shaver Dies in Richmond Pool Tragedy
Funeral services were held for five year old Carol Lee Shaver daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Shaver Jr of Richmond Virginia. She drowned in a private pool near her home Friday and was found by her mother around 6 p m. The pool was fenced and the incident occurred near Hampstead Avenue. Survivors include her parents two brothers Edward Nelson 13 and David 10 an uncle Glen Shanklin and Bill Shanklin both of Beckley a aunt Mrs B K Peter Beckley and maternal grandmother Mrs E D Shaver of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Lee Shaver
E. D. Shaver Jr
Hampstead Ave
Richmond
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Carol Lee
Ruth Shanklin
Beckley
Shaver
Edward Nelson
David
Bill Shanklin
Glen Shanklin
B. K. Peter
E. D. Shaver
George A Ruff 50 Mount Hope World War II veteran dies
George A Ruff 50 of Mount Hope died at 1 45 am at his home after an extended illness. He was a disabled employee of New River Co Cranberry and a WWII Army veteran. He belonged to American Legion Post 149 Fayetteville. Born May 5 1914 in Thayer he was the son of the late Fred and Ollie Sexton Ruff. Survivors include his wife Louise five sons Samuel G Eric D George E Robert R and Ronald two daughters Wanda Jean Adkins and Evelyn Ruff two brothers Elige Dewitt and Fred Mount Hope Route 1 and a sister Clara May Morrison Mount Hope. Funeral arrangements set for 2 pm Wednesday at his home with Rev Ernest Barley officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. The body to be taken from Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope to the residence at 4 pm Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Albert Ruff
Mount Hope
New River Co
Cranberry
American Legion
Fayetteville
Thayer
Fred
Ollie Sexton Ruff
Louise
Samuel G. Eric D
George E
Robert R
Ronald
Wanda Jean Adkins
Evelyn Ruff
Elige
Dewitt
Route 1
Clara May Morrison
Ernest Barley
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley
Tyree
Robert W French rites set in Mullens church
Robert W. French 49 of Corinne dies after short illness in Mullens hospital. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday at First Church of God Mullens with Rev. Kenneth Pickens officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park Princeton. He was born July 11 1915 in Princeton son of Milton and Carrie French. Member of First Church of God Mullens and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Survived by Eva Ruth French and a daughter Mrs Darce O Neal of Mullens. Body at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. French
Corinne
Church of God
Mullens
Kenneth Pickens
Roselawn Memorial Park
Princeton
French
Mullens Hospital
Milton
Carrie French
First Church of God In
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Eva Ruth French
Darce O'Neal
Sam Foglesong
Neal Meade Funeral Arrangements Announced
Neal Meade 40 Black Eagle died Sunday at home from a self inflicted .38 caliber pistol wound per coroner. Paralyzed for 13 years. Survived by sisters Evie Sebosky Black Eagle Norma Herold Mansfield Ohio and Tilda Payne Columbus Ohio. Body at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Meade
Black Eagle
Evie Sebosky
Norma Herold
Mansfield
Ohio
Tilda Payne
Coumbus
Sam Foglesong
Mullens
Rns
Services for Enoch Sizemore Held at Pierpont Church
Enoch Sizemore 75 of Pierpont died Saturday. Funeral services were held at 1 p m today at Pierpont Primitive Baptist Church with Elder W G Nichols and Elder Willie Sarver presiding. Burial followed at Tolliver Cemetery in Soulsville. Sam Foglesong Funeral Home of Mullens arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Sizemore
Pierpont
Pierpont Primitive Baptist Church
W. G. Nichols
Willie Sarver
Tolliver Cemetery
Soulsville
Victoria Heard Dies After Long Illness In Minden
Mrs Victoria Heard about 90 of Minden dies early Sunday in a Minden nursing home after a long illness. The body is at the Trent and Durgan Funeral Home awaiting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Heard
Minden
Trent and Durgan Funeral Home
Cheese Women Die in West Virginia, Ritchie Parlor Handles Arrangements
Mrs Hallie Cheese and Mrs Hattie V Cheese both aged 46 from Scarbro died at an Oak Hill hospital on Sunday. The body rests at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie V. Cheese
Scarbro
Oak Hill
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Funeral rites for Mrs Ann Mullins in Coal City
Mrs Ann F Mullins 78 of Coal City dies. Funeral held 11 am Tuesday at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jack Smith officiating. Burial in Pemberton Cemetery. Body at the funeral home with calling after 3 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann F. Mullins
Coal City
Keyser-Bryant
Jack Smith
Pemberton
Wesleyan Riders In Supreme Court Case Over Assembly
The group from Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut included Gaylor B No yce Yale Divinity School and Rev Fred L Shuttlesworth. They faced a conviction for unlawful assembly and were represented before the Supreme Court by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan University
Middletown
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Ridge Ave
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Presley
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