Israel and Egypt Sign Pact Easing Middle East Tensions
Israel and Egypt pledged to refrain from new shooting except in self defense after an aerial clash in the Negev and a Gaza border rifle exchange. Fedayeen withdrawals were rumored from Cairo while Israel accused Egypt of deception. Cairo and U.N. Hammarskjold reported both sides reserved self-defense, Ben-Gurion protested continued hostile acts. Independence Day preparations spread through major cities as peace messaging emerged.
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Truce Team May Be Doubled in Middle East
Washington reports U.N. truce supervision could double if peace efforts succeed. President Eisenhower sent personal messages to Egypt's Nasser and Israel's Ben Gurion urging restraint as U.N. plan seeks a 500 meter withdrawal from the frontier. Israel says planes downed. Egypt contest.
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West Virginia Wins $20 Million Military Boost
Raleigh County residents pressed for West Virginia inclusion in a military public works program. Congressman Byrd and House Armed Services Chairman Vinson noted a highly classified project totaling about 20 million dollars with an initial 1.5 million expenditure. Local officials and publishers pressed for allocation and transparency.
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Eisenhower May Address Nation On Farm Bill Decision
President Eisenhower may appear on television and radio next week to reveal whether he will sign or veto the farm bill. White House officials say no decision has been made, though a veto is heavily rumored as aides await talks with Agriculture Secretary Benson in Augusta.
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Flames destroy Shri ver Motor Co in Grafton blaze
Early morning fire gutted the Shriver Motor Co. building in Grafton along West Main at U. S. 50. About 34 vehicles including 12 new cars and six new trucks were lost. Estimated damage pegged between 125000 and 150000. Firefighters from Bridgeport and Philippi aided the Grafton department.
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Concession Stand May Be Relocated At Park
Raleigh County officials visited Little Beaver Park to discuss moving the concession stand to the recreation building upstairs. Walter Duncan Henry Lawson E Van Dorsey and Harry Anderson reviewed plans and agreed the relocation would better serve patrons and aid business. The current boat deck location could become storage and boat repairs area.
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Benson Should Resign If He Signs Kefauver Says
Tampa, Florida. President Eisenhower signs the new farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Benson should resign if he signs it, Sen. Estes Kefauver said today. He urged a candidate for the Democratic nomination to replace Benson with someone who will back the bill.
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Democrats Mobilize Against Farm Bill in Campaign
Several Democrats signaled they would use President Eisenhower's veto of the new farm bill as a springboard for attacks in the political campaign. They claim unrest in farm areas could aid their November chances, though privately many concede resentment over low prices targets Benson more than Eisenhower.
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Dentist Thaddeus Kauffelt Dies at 59 in Huntington
Dr. Thaddeus D Kauffelt 59 longtime Huntington dentist father of T D Kauffelt Jr PSC member died after a heart attack in a local hospital. He practiced 30 years and led dental work at Huntington State Hospital. Funeral 2 p m Sunday at Klinger Carpenter Funeral Home with burial in Woodmere Cemetery.
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Coal production estimate for week ending April 7
The National Coal Assn. estimated bituminous production at about 8.64 million tons for the week ending April 7, down from 10.28 million tons the prior week. The report highlights a substantial week over week decline in output.
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Staggers Sees 20 Million Military Installations in WV
Washington reports a $20 million military installation likely to be built in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Rep. C. Staggers said indications point to the 2nd District after plans were announced in the House. Chairman Vinson described $10 million immediate cost with total $20 million.
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West Virginia hush hush project could cost twenty million
Governor Marland voiced rare excitement over a highly classified military installation rumored for West Virginia possibly costing 20 million dollars. He and Senator Byrd declined to confirm details, suggesting it might be a national radio astronomy center in Pocahontas County, while officials stressed the project may not be military. Both called the prospect good news and a needed federal investment for the state.
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Spelling Bee Winners Named in West Virginia Districts
Two Raleigh County schools announced winners in district spelling bees. Soak Creek Elementary winners were Sherry Flower and Patsy Flower plus runner ups. Tams Elementary announced 6th grade Christina Spinelli and Janice Hill as finalists, with 8th grade noting Patsy Flower winner and Thelma Mills runner-up. District events set for April 18 at Pineville High School with pronouncer Nellie Teaford Wood and judges Jesse Morgan and W. C. Worrell. Participating schools include Keyrock Pineville Wyom ing Oakland and others. Falls District contest in Fayette County set at Oakland Elementary with 6th grade on April 18 and 8th grade the next day. Starts 6:45 p.m.
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Tams
Christina Spinelli
Janice Hill
Darrell V. McGraw
Pineville High School
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Undergoes Surgery Miss Dorothy McCullough at NIH
Miss Dorothy McCullough of 201 Woodlawn Ave underwent heart surgery yesterday and is reported in satisfactory condition today at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda Maryland.
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Two Demos and a Republican Seek Attorney General Post
The race for West Virginia attorney general pits two Democrats and one Republican against each other. Incumbent treasurer William H. Ansel Jr. and W. W. Barron seek the Democratic nomination, while John A. Field Jr. runs unopposed for the GOP. The four year term pays 7500 yearly and includes duties from issuing opinions to managing state litigation and claims, plus board service.
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Charleston
West Virginia GOP chairman pressed to resign amid convention feud
John H. McCutcheon of Green Bank calls for J O Lakin of Charleston to step down as state Republican chairman citing abuse of office while the two faction dispute over the delegation to the Republican National Convention. Lakin defends action as campaign activity and says he serves at the will of 67 state committee members.
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Gruenther Quits NATO Command
President Eisenhower announced the retirement of Gen Alfred M Gruenther as NATO commander effective later this year. Gen Lauris Norstad will succeed him. Gruenther 57 cites personal reasons for leaving the Army and supreme Allied command in Western Europe. Norstad 49 serves as air deputy to Gruenther in NATO.
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NATO
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White House
James C. Hagerty
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Norstad
West Virginia GOP cautioned by Dem adviser on optimism
A look at the West Virginia Democratic race for governor features Byron Randolph warning GOP leaders against undue optimism after five Democrats seek the nomination. Milton Ferguson defends taxpayer fairness, Robert Mollohan advocates a State Department of Mental Health, and Republican Chapman Revercomb attacks farm policy. Cecil Underwood pledges party cooperation but seeks maximum GOP votes. Mercer County GOP backs Walter Hallanan for delegate and endorses Eisenhower and Nixon.
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Parkersburg
State Department of Mental Health
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Underwood
Mercer County
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Evening sky highlights for Beckley this weekend
The Sun and Moon timings outline a Friday to Saturday view with First Quarter on April 17. Prominent stars Aldebaran and Elnath drift near the Moon while Venus Jupiter Saturn and Mars appear in varying positions overnight, offering a south and southeast sky panorama.
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Five Day Temperature Trend With Showers Forecast
Temperatures will average near normal over the next five days with warmth on Sunday and Monday followed by cooler conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. Showers are possible Tuesday with total precipitation around 0.1 to 0.3 inch. Normal highs are about 51 in northern West Virginia and 53 in the south. Readings from Oak Hill show yesterday’s high near 0.00 and a low around 0.00 with 7 am observations listed.
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