Easter Celebrations Mark Christendom as Millions Rejoice
Easter services across cities and churches honor Martin Luther King Jr. and the nation’s faith in renewal. Leaders recall nonviolence while communities aid the homeless. crowds gather at St Patrick and St John to mark the holiday with prayers, music, and acts of charity.
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21 Are Hurt in Spree At Coney Island
A large party of youths, both white and Black, rampaged from Coney Island to Manhattan on Easter Sunday. At least 21 injured and 42 arrested, many ages 12 to 14, amid capacity crowds and vandalism including smashed store windows and subway station damage.
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Community Action Agency fate debated by county court
County court must decide by May 15 whether to designate the Community Action Agency. A meeting was proposed ten days before the session to discuss plans, with Harrah opposed to placing the agency under county control due to fears of impacting local participation. Members praised the program and noted strong youth focus, while lamenting timing for older residents.
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Local man Andrew Nance dies after lengthy illness
Andrew Nance of Rhode Island died today after a long illness and was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital in Gaun. His body remains at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.
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Washington, D. C
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Stamford
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Brooklyn
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Burglaries Reported Across Neighborhoods Trailing Strings of Break-ins
Burglary notes show most thefts from 6:30 to 9:20 pm on Frida and Saturdays with homes in several neighborhoods targeted. Break-ins used basement windows or back doors. items stolen include cash, coins, rings, credit cards, and small valuables. Separate obituaries note James Mills of Basin and James Claytor of AB Deegans. Mills died in a car carbon monoxide incident.
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Swartz
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Lsberger
Middle East tensions flare as Jordanian Israeli clashes resume
Reports from Amman and Jerusalem describe exchanges of machine gun fire between Jordanian and Israeli troops in the Beisan Valley amid regional tensions. Israeli casualties cited, Jordanian claims deny significant injuries while Christians mark Easter across the Holy Land. In Fayetteville area, multiple funeral notices and obituaries detail ongoing community losses.
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No. 3 Target Kaufman vows to curb liquor account misuse
Charleston. State Sen Pak Kaufman pledges major action if elected governor including executive order No 2 to launch an intensive audit of all Ugur accounts. The probe would assess account purposes related to state or party figures and ban accounts used for political contributions. He cites front men earning large salaries while funneling funds to mentors.
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Man Wounded In Gunbattle With Police
A man identified as Robinson, 52, was wounded in the leg during a gunbattle with state police at his home near Tyler Mountain. Officers responded to a peace warrant and assault and battery warrant after a complaint by Holsingen’s wife. Robinson allegedly fired a 50 caliber M1 carbine, injuring a officer and prompting returned fire. Evidence of earlier gunshots and shell casings were found in the living room, kitchen, and elsewhere in the home as the investigation continues.
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Continuance For Barron and Six Others In Bribery Case
Former West Virginia governor W. W. Barron and five other defendants in an alleged scheme to profit from state business were granted a continuance to file pre-plea motions in U S District Court in Charleston. The defendants include Birk A. Sievers a former State Road Commissioner and his deputy Vincent J. Junkoski former Finance Commissioner Wilman E. Gore Elkins attorney Bon Brown and Alfred Sebroath a former Clarksburg dealer. The deadline for pre-plea motions would have expired today if the order had not been issued.
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Body of WVU Student Found Identified
The body of West Virginia University freshman John Melvin Snyder, 18, of Mundred in Wetzel County, was identified. A missing person report was filed March 21 with state police. The cause of death was not immediately determined. The body was found in the Monongahela River, two and a half miles from the Saturday sighting. Relatives were notified for confirmation.
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Monoagahela Haver
West Virginia University
John Melvin Snyder
Mundred
Wetzel County
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T. A. Wiles
Monongala County
Juvenile Arraigned on Breakin and Entering Charge
A troubled youth was arraigned in Juvenile Court before Judge Harry L. McCreery on a breaking and entering charge. The judge withheld judgment pending custodial review next month and the boy was released into his mother's custody. The pair admitted taking about $30 in goods from a local store.
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Pope and world watch as Vietnam talks stall
Reporting from Washington and Jakarta describes UPI coverage of peace talks in Vietnam stalling amid union strikes and foreign reactions. Officials debate whether talks will proceed as planned while Indonesian and Chinese media weigh in on potential outcomes and delays.
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Death of PFC James L. Parker in Vietnam
Private first class James Leonard Parker 20 formerly of Lester New York City was killed in Vietnam on Saturday. He was the grandson of Mr and Mrs Parker of Beckley. The body is being returned to the Ritchie Johnson Funeral Parlor for arrangements.
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Cosmos docking boosts Soviet spaceflight testing efforts
Tass reported automatic orbital docking of Cosmos 213 and Cosmos 212, two satellites equipped with closing in systems and sensors. The process mirrored Soyuz 1 flight risks, as engineers monitor telemetric data and televised images of the linked craft. Tass emphasized automatic coupling as key for future outer space exploration.
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Vladimir Komarov
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Collection Suit against Ross Honering in Ra lee County
The Ra lee County Circuit Clerk's office filed a collection suit named Collection Suit Ross Honering of Shady Spring. Trail Explosives, Inc. through Fayetteville firm Mabon, dégghis, Thrift, and Granny claims the defendant owes 562.84 for a promissory note and 78.80 for merest until April, plus costs.
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Son of Famous Newsman Dies in Apparent Suicide
Damon Runyon Sr son Iban Runyon died after falling from a park bridge in Georgetown University area. Police ruled death by own action as onlookers in the P Street area witnessed the fall. Iban, 48, a junior at the Washington Examiner, had previously worked for the New York Herald Tribune and World Journal Tribune. He was known for sharp opinions about reporters and adults and was found with a press cable around his neck. Police reported he died 15 minutes after arrival at Georgetown University Hospital.
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Leftist threats trigger Berlin plant guard as protests grip West Germany
West Berlin faced mass demonstrations after the shooting of student leader Rudi Dutschke. Police ringed Springer’s plants, while 19 000 protesters were expected in Frankfurt and 63 officers injured amid hundreds arrested, as East Germany blockedWest Berlin travel and government officials urged calm. Dominant figures include Rudi Dutschke and Willy Brandt's son Peter Brandt among the arrestees and officials weighing federal troops.
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Pope misses window appearance at Vatican Easter
Vatican sources say the Pope was tired during holy work ceremonies and ill rumors were dismissed. He appeared in fine condition during yesterday's Easter speech. Rain and low turnout kept worshippers from a window greeting.
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Welfare Forum Opens Tuesday In West Virginia
About 60 welfare and social workers from across West Virginia are expected at the 44th annual West Virginia Welfare Conference opening Tuesday. The three day event will cover welfare program changes and social change topics. Senator Eugene McCarthy will spend about seven hours in the state Tuesday arriving at the Kanawha County airport at 2 p.m. He will hold a news conference and participate in two television interviews, attend a reception for delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and deliver a major address at Morris Harvey College at 7:30 p.m.
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Sergeant Sunshine Policeman Suspended for Marijuana Puff
A veteran officer Bergess joined about 50 hippies in a Sunday marijuana puff on courthouse steps. He was arrested on possession charges and suspended by Police Chief Cahill. Bergess defended his actions claiming rights to personal choice amid anti marijuana laws.
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Tornado Scramble Strikes Sections Across U S
Tornadoes and severe storms swept parts of the South and Midwest, with hail and high winds. Reports from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, and nearby areas note damaged barns, uprooted trees, and a high school roof torn off near Wabash, Indiana. Continuous rain bands drenched Chattanooga and Astoria, while temperatures varied widely from 27 to 74 degrees across regions.
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