Lewis to join Steelers as coach scout in July
Corum married former Lucille Steinbrecher in Huntington. Lewis will take an assistant coach post with the Pittsburgh Steelers and divide time between coaching and scouting starting around July 1. He is a longtime personal friend of Buddy Parker, the Steelers' head coach, amid earlier rumors he would quit in Virginia for the NFL job.
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Human Chain Saves 68 Babies During Memphis Hospital Fire
A Memphis fire swept through a city block near City and Baptist Hospitals. A human chain passed 68 babies to safety, evacuating mothers as 100 foot flames damaged hospital windows. No serious injuries reported. damage near one million dollars.
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Tornadoes Ravage Midwest as Cold Wave Spreads East
Severe storms and tornadoes spoiled Easter. a mass cold air push moved from the Midwest into the eastern third of the nation. Temperatures plunged to well below freezing from Minnesota to Michigan with fresh snow in Sault Ste. Marie and heavy damage reported across several states. nine deaths noted over two days.
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State Man Sought For Slaying
A man hunt for a West Virginian intensified after the slaying of farmer William W. Fender and his wife Bernice near Doylestown Ohio. Police traced a wrecked car to the couple and searched farms and mines as they sought Kenneth Watts 21 of East Lynn W V A possible link to a wounding at Rittman was noted as Watts had known a local woman.
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West Virginia Weather Outlook and Temperatures
Partly cloudy and cooler today with highs in the 50s and frost likely tonight as temperatures dip to the upper 20s to mid 30s. Tuesday looks fair with a warm afternoon, and showers possible Friday into Saturday totaling about a quarter to a half inch. Beckley and Oak Hill report mild to cool conditions with recent lows and river gauges showing normal levels and a muddy New River gauge of 2.7 feet.
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Hen case ends in moonshine discovery in Mississippi
Lavonia Jones Box of Lucedale admits giving a setting hen a strange assignment. She pleaded guilty to possessing illicit whisky and was fined $500. Deputies testified they searched her home Saturday and found a gallon of moonshine in half pint bottles beneath a setting hen.
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Deaths in Oregon and across the country AP brief
Astoria Oregon former Oregon governor Albin Norblad 79 died Sunday. Newton Massachusetts Elijah W Cunningham 64 sports writer died Sunday after long illness. Bath England Eddie Cochran 21 American rock n roll singer killed in taxi crash after tour. Chicago Illinois Dr Herbert E Schmitz 59 obstetrics gynecology leader died Sunday. Washington Maj Gen James Garesche Ord 73 died Friday of heart attack. veteran officer and Joint Brazil United States Defense Commission chair.
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Tex
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England
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Chicago
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Washington
James Garesche Ord
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France
Tax Justice Amid Fallen Trees Sparks Local Debate
A neighbor testifies that the victim’s tax is fair but admits he was injured by a tree fall last year. He argues saving money isn’t easy in inflation, implying clever accounting or a magician could help.
West Virginia Conservation Camp Dates Set at Camp Caesar
The 18th West Virginia Conservation Camp will be held June 6 to 11 at Camp Caesar, between Webster Springs and Cowen in Webster County. About 250 youths aged 15 to 18 are expected to attend to learn the social and economic importance of natural resources and to train for leadership in conservation. Topics include forest products, recreation, game management and trapping, forest management, law enforcement, nature study, and soil and water conservation.
Last Day To File Tax Returns Extended Deadline
Washington AP reports today is the final day to file tax returns as the deadline was extended from April 15 due to Good Friday legal holiday observed in 13 states. All returns must be submitted by midnight tonight.
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Eisenhower to toss first ball in season opener
President Eisenhower gave up golf for a quick Washington trip to throw the ceremonial first ball in the Washington Boston American League opener. Nehru sought to pacify protesters over Chou En-lai visit. MLK warned sit ins may violate laws but could be upheld by Supreme Court. Pope John XXIII extended Easter wishes in seven languages from the Vatican. Air Force studied why Discoverer XI’s 300 pounds of instruments did not return from space. Five crewmen died and three injured aboard the Dutch tanker Pendrecht off Gibraltar after an explosion. Canada and the Soviet Union signed a three year trade pact, Soviets to spend two Canadian dollars for every Canadian dollar in Russia. Byrnes returns to work after suspension. St. Lambert lock opens Seaway season with ships waiting. Korean student protests rise amid government ban. Pioneer V satellites continue signals as routes extend. State Board of Education reviews 1960-61 budgets. Jobe Walton charged with rape of an 18 year old.
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Beckley State Police D Company Announces Transfers
Beclky Co D will get a new commander Friday as Capt H R Shields departs for the Charleston Criminal Identification Bureau. Capt N C Reger from Co A Shinnston arrives to lead Beckley. Lt D E Carson, Elkins, is promoted to captain and placed in charge of Co A. Continued on Page 5.
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Fair
Kidnapped Infant Found In Field In Nova Scotia
An 18 month old boy snatched from his crib was found unharmed in a field behind the MacKenzie home in Sydney Mines Nova Scotia. A man fled in a car after entering the residence and pushing aside a baby sitter. The infant, Russell MacKenzie, was described as cold but in good condition with only a T shirt on. Police detained a man but released few details. The family's father works for Canadian Overseas Telecommunications and the aunt cared for Russell and his brother Frank 3. The Canso Causeway was sealed off as detectives searched the area.
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Frank MacKenzie
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Christina MacKenzie
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Cape Breton Island
Nova Scotia
De Gaulle Plans 7 Day American Tour From Paris
President Charles de Gaulle begins a 14 000 mile 17 day journey to North America with stops in Ottawa Quebec Montreal Toronto Washington New York San Francisco New Orleans French Guiana and the French West Indies accompanied by Yvonne and top aides. He aims to deliver speeches largely from memory due to eyesight and has just spent Easter resting at his country home. Debre faces opposition when the National Assembly reconvenes April 26 amid farm crisis miner unrest and Algeria tensions.
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Maurice Couve de Murville
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Algeria
Michel Debre
National Assembly
Pi In The Sky Scientists Attempt Stopgap Signal Scan
Washington AP reports scientists at Green Bank West Virginia are recording tape with wiggly marks as they prepare to analyze signals from space. The NSF notes no confirmed word from extraterrestrials yet but excitement grows at the mountain observatory as tapes accumulate awaiting possible proof of alien messages.
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Priest Arrested For Bomb Hoax
A United Airlines DC6 flight from Seattle to New York was delayed an hour after a passenger joked about a bomb. FBI identified the man as Rev. Lawrence Banfield, a Roman Catholic priest who boarded in Portland. He remained in Boise while agents conducted a routine security check.
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Earl's Pearls Tax Day Dilemma Prompts Conscience
A fragment hints at April 18 as a date to decide how to handle income tax, with advice about whether to file honestly or misuse funds, and a casual jab about lifestyle choices. The text is garbled but centers on taxation and moral decision making.
Top Candidates To Attend GOP Meeting Here
Harold E. Neely and Chapman Revercomb, rivals for the state executive nomination, will headline the Know Your Candidate Dinner hosted by the Raleigh County Federation of Republican Women at the Beckley Elks Club on April 26. George W. King of Charleston, aiming for the Sixth District Congress seat, will also speak briefly.
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Beckley Elks Club
Harold E. Neely
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George W. King
Charleston
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Castro Suggests Private Talks With U S Leaders
Fidel Castro hinted at private talks with President Eisenhower or Secretary Christian Herter, a move seen as potentially improving U S Cuban relations. The proposal would raise Castro's prestige, but analysts doubt Eisenhower would take it seriously after repeated U S policy attacks.
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Fidel Castro
Eisenhower
Christian A. Herter
United States
Castro
Richard Bate
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Easter Holiday Delays African Boycott Effect
Police and troops with eight armored cars arrested 400 Africans in Duncan the day after Easter Monday work stoppage by the ANC. Johannesburg and surrounding townships reported quiet with stores closed and streets deserted. Police protected workers while the government warned against staying home and promised action against agitators.
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South Africa
Duncan
East London
African National Congress
Port Elizabeth
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Barbecue Pit Fire Destroys Nine Oakland Homes
Oakland, Calif. AP Chester Larson started a backyard barbecue with garden cuttings Sunday and minutes later a blaze consumed nine homes. Two houses, including Larson’s, were demolished as total damage ranged from 75,000 to 80,000 dollars.
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Calif
Chester Larson
Larson
Kennedy says unemployment, mood issues drive campaign in West Virginia
In Clarksburg Kennedy says economic distress outweighs religious questions about his Roman Catholic faith. Speaking at a Stonewall Jackson Hotel coffee gathering, he launches his Northern West Virginia swing ahead of the May 10 West Virginia Democratic primary, facing rival Hubert H. Humphrey.
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Hubert H. Humph
Kennedy Sees WV Primary Tactics as Widespread
Senator Kennedy criticized West Virginia tactics by other candidates and urged nominees to announce themselves. He cited a Newsweek report quoting Humphrey ally William Jacobs as favoring Symington or Stevenson. Kennedy dismissed Humphrey as unwinnable in neighboring states before a glass plant visit in Clarksburg and plans to tour Fairmont later.
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Phrey
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Fairmont
Humphrey Rally Draws West Virginia Supporters
The article notes Mrs. Humphrey plans a Clarksburg rally as ad ministration backers press for a shift in West Virginia politics. Kennedy urged a change mirroring Roosevelt and Truman, with mentions of cross‑ticket support from Johnson and Symington factions.
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