Vietnam War crisis deepens as Viet Cong attacks flare
Reports from Saigon and New York detail intensified fighting near Saigon with multiple clashes, seizures of weapons, and a push for a larger U.S. air and ground role. U.S. officials say South Vietnam will take on more military burden while pursuing a peaceful settlement, with plans to equip regular forces with rapid firing rifles by July and withdraw American bases where possible.
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Nixon Top Democrats Lead in United Press Poll
A United Press International poll shows Nixon ahead of top Democrats in national standings and leading Rockefeller in several states. Nixon leads Kennedy and McCarthy by about three points and Humphrey by nine points, with Rockefeller campaigners touring the Midwest. Johnson’s position remains unsettled amid party infighting as the GOP seeks a unified front.
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Abernathy Plans Poor Peoples March in Washington
Demonstrators in the poor people’s campaign led by Ralph Abernathy announce a three-pronged march from the South Midwest and Northeast to Washington to pressure the Johnson administration. The campaign starts May 2 in Memphis with a wagon caravan to follow, aiming for a $1 minimum wage and other Negro welfare goals as they highlight King’s assassination site.
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Katzenbach Optimistic on Vietnam Peace Talks Site
Washington sources report Undersecretary Katzenbach optimistic that the yearlong impasse over Vietnam peace talks may be resolved through secret diplomacy. He and other officials caution no public commitment, while Premier Pearson urged care to avoid creating new obstacles.
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Measures debated on driver reexamination rule in 1968 legislature
The 1968 legislative session discussed highway safety measures including driver reexamination every four years. Del. Lewis McManus said only some bills passed and the reexamination bill was referred to judiciary. National Highway Safety program aims for at least visual acuity and road rule knowledge testing, with possible near-term adoption in West Virginia.
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Sheriff Candidate Resigns Amid Raleigh County Dispute
The Young Deuroseats Class of Raleigh County reports resignations after April leadership changes. The former president left to avoid factional strife tied to Sen Kaufman and Governor candidate Rabey’s camp, with a new president expected next week per a spokesman.
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Local Telephone Strike Impacts Beckley Area
Officials say negotiations may resume this week as a nationwide Bell System walkout by the Communications Workers of America disrupts service. About 200000 workers rallied, with 254 Beckley employees reported joining the sympathy strike across multiple Bell offices and stores, while pickets remain outside Woodlawn Avenue.
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Union and Company Seek to Avert BMC Strike
A two year contract at Beckley Manufacturing Corp and Local Union No. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is due to expire April 30 1986. Angelo Comerci says talks are progressing and both sides hope to avoid a strike after prior bout of negotiations since April.
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Miss Pittsburgh Crowned At Soliders and Sailors Memorial
Beckley College freshman June Kenton, 18, of Minleyville Fa, was crowned Miss Pittsburgh on Friday. She will compete for Miss Pennsylvania Saturday at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Oakland. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Konton, she belongs to the Hela Theta Mn soroily.
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Minleyville
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Oakland
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Hela ‘Theta Mn Soroily
Well Wishes Fuel Buried Woman’s Phone Frenzy in Charleston
Well wishers flood 28 year old mother of three with calls after publishing her number in Charleston. The woman plans a 75 day buried alive stunt in a coffin at a local lot, while promoter Johnny Weissmuller and others attend. She endures limited sleep, and jokes with reporters as crowds watch and buy concessions.
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