Aid Bill Sent To Kennedy
Washington UPI President Kennedy's signature would enact a 394 million aid program for depressed areas. The House approved the measure and sent it to the White House, fulfilling a campaign promise. It marks a third congressional attempt to aid communities with heavy unemployment, with 110 urban areas in 26 states and Puerto Rico eligible. Pittsburgh and Detroit are among the largest eligible cities. The act provides 200 million in federal loans for plants and 100 million for a public facilities fund, with 300 million available immediately through backdoor finance provisions.
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Vast French plot to aid Algeria revolt uncovered
Paris police report a nationwide roundup for a planned anti Gaullist uprising. Thousands of homes searched and hundreds arrested in France. Generals Salan Challe and Jouhaud among those named. Challe awaiting trial possibly with death penalty. Names linked to pro French Algeria groups. hunt continues for other generals and alleged conspirators.
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Kennedy Report Enters Eichmann Case in Jerusalem
A 1938 Kennedy diplomatic memo entered as evidence in the Eichmann trial. Joseph P. Kennedy, then US ambassador to Great Britain, described Nazi views of Jews as pickpockets, murderers and thieves. The document dated Dec 8, 1938, quotes Ribbentrop’s harsh reply to Bonnet about refugees.
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Barron pledges racial fairness in WV state jobs
Gov W. W. Barron says major efforts will guard against racial discrimination in state job hiring. He met Wednesday with Rev. C. Anderson Davis, president of the West Virginia NAACP, to discuss reports of discrimination and to affirm his administration’s aim to end job bias.
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Weather forecast with showers and cool temps
Cloudy and cool with showers tonight and Friday morning. High yesterday 64, low last 24 hours around 46 to 54. River conditions show Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake level 6 feet above normal with the gate open and new gauge at 2.2 feet.
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Kennedy proposes rigid ethics code and ex parte ban
President Kennedy urges Congress to stiffen conflict of interest laws and bar private ex parte contacts with agencies. He calls for tougher standards for administration officials, gifts limits, and easier use of private experts, with penalties up to $10,000 fine or one year in prison.
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Accused Killer Freed Then Briefly At Large
Thomas Brandon Smith, 52, accused of murdering his wife Anna Mae in Beckley on April 19, was briefly free for about 17 hours after being released from Beckley Hospital at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with a $4,000 bond under magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Bond required judge approval. prosecutors say the bond was not posted before the judge’s return.
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Money Order Fee Increases Planned By Post Office
Post master general J Edward Day announced July 1 hikes in some special delivery and money order charges to trim the postal deficit. First class special delivery remains unchanged. Second through fourth class rates rise, money orders top fees by 20 to 35 cents across tiers, aiming to raise about 7.5 million dollars yearly.
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Court clash over courthouse tree removal postponement
County Court authority stands firm as Commissioner Ward denounces Farmer for delaying the courthouse tree action. The court previously approved trimming to improve a sign view but postponed removal after citizen protests, citing court authority and public interest. Ward asserts no member can override court actions.
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89th Highway Victim In Wayne County WV
Kenny Keesee aged 20 from Turkey Creek Kentucky was killed in a U S 52 wreck near Crum Wayne County and driver Millard D Fluty 61 of Ashland Kentucky was charged with drunk driving and manslaughter. West Virginia’s 1961 traffic toll rose to 89 matching last year and state police report 62 traffic free days this year versus 57 a year ago.
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JFK to Speak at Outdoor WVU Commencement in 1961
West Virginia University will hold its 1961 commencement outdoors at Mountain E er Stadium due to President John F. Kennedy's appearance as speaker. The ceremony on June 5 will be the first outdoor graduation since 1929. about 1,300 students will receive diplomas and Kennedy will be awarded an honorary degree along with several dignitaries.
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State Military Plants Approved for 1962 Budget
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a fiscal 1962 military construction bill. It earmarks 38 million dollars for West Virginia facilities including 36 million for the Naval Observatory at Sugar Grove. It also authorizes several National Guard armories and Army Reserve sites in Kingwood St Albans Huntington and Morgantown among others.
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Quotes from Farmville on school desegregation and manners
United Press International reports Helen Baker a Negro Quaker from Baltimore predicts Prince Edward County residents will accept court rulings on reopening public schools closed for integration saying the people are restrained and courteous not gun toting. Speech therapist Blanche Jackson in London says British children overlearn from TV and miss nursery rhymes highlighting Mary and her lamb. Herman Abrams in Los Angeles criticizes traffic laws after a heavy fine and jail term calling them inflexible and too harsh.
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Sunday drivers prove no respite in weekday motoring
A fragment from a 4 Liz 4 27 issue comments on Sunday drivers who stay reckless into the work week, reflecting on road manners and traffic concerns. The brief appears in a humor or opinion segment, signaling ongoing urban transportation annoyances.
Scope Satellite Orbits For Gamma Ray Study Explorer XI
UPI reports America today launched a 94.8 pound satellite named Explorer XI into earth orbit aboard a four stage rocket at 9 16 a m EST. The spacecraft aims to observe gamma rays to map their sources and reveal clues about the universe s makeup and future. Dr George Clark of MIT cautioned the mission seeks to satisfy scientific curiosity and locate galactic gamma ray origins.
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News Briefs From 1960s Wire Dispatches
Film star Gary Cooper's condition worsens amid grave concern. Congo troops detain Katanga President Tshombe at Coquilhatville Airport, with potential political and UN repercussions. Sierra Leone ends British rule, becoming a new independent nation. Princess Grace of Monaco arrives in New York with children Albert and Caroline. she plans a month-long stay, with Rainier soon joining. Hoover receives Explorers Club medal for mining and petroleum exploits. Stephen Crane to wed Helen DeMaree in Beverly Hills. Ohio Governor DiSalle sworn into INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS panel. Dworshak urges boost to B58 bomber force amid Kennedy cuts. UAW meets in Detroit to set terms for upcoming talks. Mary Craig Kimborough Sinclair, author wife of Upton Sinclair, dies in Pasadena. Clair Boothe Luce returns to Phoenix winter home after pneumonia treatment. Kennedys host separately at White House. coffee hours with Congress, Kennedy. Bonnet hosted by Mrs. Kennedy. GE stock meeting ends with near unanimous management endorsement after IUE attack. State briefs mention Rev Clyde Young in Fair.
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Beverly Hills
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Inter-governmental Regalations Advisory Commission
Henry M. Dworshak
Idaho
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Detroit
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Upton Sinclair
St. Luke’s Hospital
Pasadena
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Henry Luce
Italy
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Ariz
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International Union of Electrical Workers
Kennedy Considers Cure of Cuban Crisis at NSC Meet
President Kennedy orders another NSC crisis session before a major New York speech. New Cuba policy plans are expected. He will address an Advertising Bureau banquet at the Waldorf Astoria, then travel to Chicago for a Democratic fund rally at the Exposition Hall.
Lenient Fidel Plans Limited Execution For Invaders
Cuban leader Fidel Castro said in Havana that he will execute only two or three of the captured invaders, despite popular demand for their deaths. He cited pending charges against those chosen, including Ramon Calvino, and indicated clemency pleas from eight Latin American presidents influenced the shift.
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Rabies Case Found in Raleigh County Sparks Urgent Pet Vaccination
A rabies case reported to Raleigh County authorities marks the first in four years in the area. Dog Warden A C Alien urged owners to vaccinate now and announced a county clinic on May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Animal Shelter.
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Second Boy's Body Found In River Fort Springs
Fort Springs, RNS. The body of 16 year old Robert Greenway was found in the Greenbrier River near the highway bridge by Don i Burns and P. K. Burdett. Earlier, on Wednesday, 17 year old Ronald Adkins was recovered by searchers after being identified by two fishing parties. Both youths had been missing since April 7 while exploring an old railway tunnel for work. Foul play is not suspected. Adkins was wearing a watch and had money in his wallet. Investigating officers were Sheriff C. W. Burr and Deputies Curs tis Shawver and J. P. May.
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