Kennedy Aide Threats Probe Hobbles West Virginia Visit
On April 16 Beckley West Virginia a Kennedy campaign aide faced scrutiny over alleged threats of political vengeance tied to security plans for Senator Kennedy during a southern trip. The letters allege pressure and possible police involvement to aid in a high speed motorcade. No final charges reported.
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Daley Decries Shoot To Kill Order During Chicago Riots
Mayor Richard J. Daley angrily denounced a shoot to kill policy for looters and arsonists, saying he had directed Superintendent James Conlisk to ensure discipline before riots. he blamed the police department for not issuing the order and warned of deadly force if violence continued.
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McCarthy Rushes West Virginia Swing Amid Tight 3 Way Race
Sen. McCarthy arrives in Charleston West Virginia for a day of courtesy calls and a 2 45 pm news conference. He plans a 6 30 pm reception with party delegates and a 7 30 pm speech at Morris Harvey College. Kennedy counters with a southern West Virginia weekend tally as governors weigh stance before Indiana primary.
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Talks Site Fuss Rages As Hanoi Accuses LBJ Of Stall
North Vietnam presses Johnson over site for preliminary peace talks and criticizes a lack of goodwill. Ex foreign minister Xuan Thuy is named minister in Hanoi with expectations of leading negotiations, while Moscow faction ties and Russia’s brakes on Hanoi’s militant wing shape regional diplomacy. South Vietnam proposes a summit of nations involved in Vietnam to craft a common policy ahead of formal negotiations.
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President says Hanoi insincere in peace effort
Honolulu UPI report quotes President Johnson accusing Hanoi of insincerity in peace talks. He meets with Pacific forces leaders and announces continuing U.S. military strength in Vietnam while reviewing war strategy. Johnson criticizes Hanoi for not replying to proposed neutral sites for talks.
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Weather Outlook for Beckley Area Today and Tonight
Frigid frost likely this afternoon with a high near 62 outside and clear, cooler conditions. Tonight will drop to around 38 with some clouds and a warming trend tomorrow to near 79. Chance of precip is near zero today and low tomorrow. winds light.
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Second Soviet Space Docking Sets New Milestone in Orbit
The Soviet Union achieved its second fully automatic space docking as Cosmos 212 and Cosmos 2123 linked in orbit. Cosmos 212 used radar and onboard computer to chase Cosmos 2123, with a post‑docking maneuver to conduct separate experiments.
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Statewide daylight saving time begins Sunday
Virginia announces the start of Daylight Saving Time, with clocks moved forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 10. The state will remain on DST until October 28, per federal approval for a six‑month period.
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Nationwide Manhunt Follows Artist Conception Of King Assassin
Birmingham police and federal agents pursue a suspect described as a central figure in a nationwide manhunt for the supposed King assassin. Jaboul Galt, linked to the slaying of Dr Martin Luther King, is said to resemble the sniper and has been connected to a white Mustang sold in Birmingham. Investigators say no warrant exists for Galt yet, while agents track an abandoned car and a prepaid package linked to him.
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Doves Pressure On LBJ As Peace Talks Near
Washington officials report the North Vietnam situation signals new movement toward negotiations. They say the improved military balance may push Hanoi to talk. Some see the shift as an effort by President Johnson and aides to test Communist sincerity while others doubt a breakthrough in talks is imminent.
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Four U S Bombers Lost in Heavy North Vietnam Air War
U.S. forces report the loss of four planes during Monday air operations over North Vietnam with two jets downed by heavy anti airfire and a collision en route to the coast. One pilot rescued near the coast after a 12 minute helicopter transfer. Additional strikes targeted Dong Hoi area as part of larger familiar operations, with two Navy Phantom fighters reportedly shot down elsewhere.
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Demo Gubernatorial Debate Beemay
A Charleston sponsored gubernatorial debate titled Debate 68 will feature Democratic candidates Atty Gert C Donald Robertson and State Democratic Chairman James Sprouse plus Slate Sen Paud Kaufman. Broadcast by WCHS TV and the Charleston Gazette at 10 p m. Two other candidates were invited but did not participate.
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Solution Via Conference Welfare Rental Case Continued
The State Supreme Court opens today in a case involving Dul Tealty Co Berkley. The ongoing matter concerns welfare rental and state intervention, with arguments expected from both sides on the court’s calendar.
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Three Die In State Highway Accidents
Three people died in separate West Virginia highway crashes, police said. Leonard Bishop, 22, of Kimball McDowell County, died after his car left US 52, hit a pole and plunged off an embankment. Dewey T. Smith, 27, of Kimball waived preliminary hearing after being charged with drunk driving and negligent homicide in a Clay County two car crash that killed James G. Lars, 24, of Duck, and injured three others. Albert Moore, 35, of Henry Kentucky, died in a Mingo County two car collision. Billy Ray Moore, 24, of Beauly, was charged with negligent homicide and speeding as the other driver. The second car occupants were not seriously injured.
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State to finalize contract for two office buildings
Charleston UPI secretary of State Robert Bailey was authorized to finalize a 15.9 million contract for construction of two state office buildings. Bailey, head of the State Building Commission, can sign within a week. Storge A. Euler Co. of Washington, D.C. named as general contractor. Bailey will ask Charleston’s C and DBD RBquipment Cn. to forfeit honors due to failure to complete the projects on time.
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Jurisdiction disputed in Allen Pineville garbage case
The Public Service Commission argues it controls municipal services, including garbage collection, in Pineville, while Ashley Allen contends the PSC lacks authority over municipalities. The high court hears arguments on whether PSC power overrides local authority in this long running dispute stemming from actions since 1967.
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NEA lifts sanctions against Jackson County West Virginia
The National Education Association announced sanctions on Jackson County were lifted after voters re approved a school bond issue, removing the cause of the sanctions. The bond issue was resubmitted following initial rejection and passed, ending the NEA action.
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Peterstown Bank Robber Eludes Police and Escapes
Bank robbery at First National Bank of Pelman Monday ends with the gunman escaping after stealing between 7 and 25 thousand dollars. Police describe the suspect as a man 24 to 25 years old, about 160 pounds with a black hat and light work clothes. Witnesses report two or more involved, with no injuries and several customers forced to the floor.
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