Small Australian Force Bolsters Viet Nam Action
U S forces report fierce strikes on North Vietnamese junk fleets and supply hubs as a 5 000 strong Army brigade arrives from Alaska, boosting American strength in Viet Nam to about 250 000. Air and naval raids target bridges roads and trucks while Washington notes no Chinese aircraft involvement. General Westmoreland greets arriving troops on the Vung Tau shore.
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Questions and answers from Ring Register and war update
A reader questions divorce payments ending on remarriage and whether new marriages affect alimony. A state park board moves outdoor tables to Stephen’s Lake. Curtain Callers plan The Hasty Heart opening May 4 with auditions announced. AT&T ownership confirmation for West Virginia. Mole control via insecticide and traps. Dead hair and nail growth denied by pathologist. Guard changes at Unknown Soldier tomb hourly in summer, bi-hourly in winter. Civil Service exams ignore high school grades once qualifications are met. ADCU work not covered by Social Security. Troops of the 25th Infantry Division arrive at Cu Chi and Da Nang area with Marines fighting near Da Nang and a quick capture by a soldier near Tuy Hoa.
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Federal Civil Service
Johnson pushes national fair housing law in 1960s rights push
President Johnson proposes a national fair housing law to outlaw racial discrimination in sale and rental housing and to fund 100 new FBI agents. He urges Congress to declare that housing discrimination denies justice and harms urban development, seek federal jury selection protections, and expand DOJ power to fight school segregation.
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UPI
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Miners Return to Work After UMW Pact Reach
Thousands of soft coal miners in Central Appalachia abandon protests and resume work under a new wage contract reached by UMW officials and two coal producer groups. Local 6159 president Steve Kochis says the agreement is a step in the right direction as Robena and Shannop mines plan midnight shifts to restart. miners in Kentucky also head back, with West Virginia delays anticipated until Monday.
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Tony) Boyle
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West Virginia
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President Johnson makes 1500 mile Texas trip for donors
President Johnson flew 1500 miles to Texas on Thursday night to urge top Democratic donors to consider the nation before party and back peace and a better life. Rhodesia seeks Britain lift of sanctions to open talks, while the US offers Allies a limited role in European nuclear defense planning. American Airlines says a federal mediator will join negotiations with the TWU over the dispute.
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Britain
United States
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State road bids to push over fifty million dollars
Two bid openings next month are expected to push the State Road Commission past the 50 million dollar mark in major construction. The project covers improvements over 84 miles of highway.
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Governor Smith Urges Inclusive Citizenship in West Virginia
Gov Hulett C Smith told the West Virginia Welfare Conference that all residents must have all privileges of citizenship regardless of race creed or national origin. Barbara Streisand, ill with intestinal flu, hoped to return to Funny Girl tonight but missed the show as 400 fans walked out of the Prince of Wales Theatre waiting for her.
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Board Defers Lakin Hospital Transfer Request
Charleston UP I The Board of Public Works deferred a 120000 transfer from Lakin State Hospital’s personal services to fund repairs and alterations. Finance Commissioner Gore cited two inspector reports and conflicting estimates for flooding work at 24500 to 25000, plus requests for parking lot pavement 5000, barn concrete 5000, male ward refurbishment 60000, and a coal truck. A priority list will be prepared for the next meeting.
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Federal Disaster Aid Sought In Texas Floods
In Dallas Fort Worth area storms caused flash floods killing seven, with millions in damage. Dallas officials sought federal disaster aid after heavy two hour rainfalls and new storms threatened more. Rescue teams used boats to reach stranded motorists while weather forecasts warned of further rainfall.
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Weather Summary Beckley WV and Vicinity
Cloudy with rain this afternoon and tonight. High 65, Low 52. Saturday partly cloudy with scattered showers. High near 70, air site reports High 61 at noon Low 52 at 3 30 a m. River Greenbrier four feet above normal, muddy and rising. Lake Bluestone normal and muddy with nine gates open. New gauge at Hinton five point zero feet. Today extremes High 97 at Presidio Texas Low 10 at Glasgow Montana. Five day WV temperatures 2 to 5 degrees below normal with rainfall over weekend and again midweek.
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Meet Your Candidates Rally Set By Democrats
The Raleigh County Democrat executive committee and affiliated groups sponsor a Meet Your Candidates rally at the courthouse Saturday night at 7 30 p m All candidates including Board of Education contenders will speak briefly Refreshments provided by the Young Democrat Club
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Democratic Woman's Club
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Board of Education
Gemini Switch Aims to Prevent Thruster Trouble
SPACE CENTER Houston UPI engineers install a cheap switch to shut off powerflow upstream downstream from thrusters to prevent the sticking No 8 control jet in Gemini 8. Charles Mathews says the exact cause remains undetermined after Armstrong Scott faced rollovers. Gemini 9, with Stafford Cernan, slated for May 17 launch.
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Pacific Ocean
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Eugene Cernan
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Cernan
Kennedy's Return Delayed by Bad Flying Conditions
Mrs John F Kennedy arrived in New York from London late Thursday night ending a European trip. The former First Lady delayed five hours due to poor flying conditions. She wore a beige and orange plaid coat and spoke little to reporters. She visited sister Princess Lee Radziwill in London after a vacation in Spain. The Air Force will test the SV-5P lifting body in May to study flight characteristics and high altitude maneuvering after being dropped from a B52 at Edwards AFB.
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UPI
John F. Kennedy
London
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Raleigh County Clean Up Campaign Kickoff Planned
Charleston sends 43 reservations for Raleigh County 1966 Clean Up Campaign kickoff breakfast at 8 30 a m Monday in the Beckley Hotel dining room Gov Hulett C Smith will attend to launch local and state drives through May 31 Final plans were set at a City Hall meeting with local chair Mrs William G Snyder city and state representatives Mayor John W Smith Street Commissioner D Elmer Warden Maj H M Altare Robert Childers Philip J Sheets and George Murad of Governor Smith s State Road Beautification Commission Also discussed were scenic stops on Grandview Road rhododendron planting from Little Beaver Park to Grandview Park and A shaped frame signs at city entrances The Beautification Commission noted studies on enforcing litter laws and possible new legislation next session A tree planting by Gov Smith will start the City Hall landscaping project by Fernwood Garden Club A Beackley Jaycees caravan will tour the county to identify cleanup needs Reservations may be placed by calling Mrs Jesse Baldwin Mrs Thomas Bransford or Mrs Jack Huffman before 8 p m tonight
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Vietnamese Guard Kills Youth Not an American Soldier
In Saigon Buddhist students were told a Vietnamese guard killed a classmate outside an American warehouse, easing anti American protests. U S officials fear the Ky government might be ousted meanwhile Catholic groups back the Ky regime in Da Nang as Buddhists and Catholics clash over influence. A priest halted a march to prevent a broader religious confrontation. Late Thursday a hand grenade exploded at the Saigon warehouse injuring an American soldier, seen as Communist provocation.
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Communists Stepping Up Infiltration Into South Vietnam
UPI report from Washington says Communist forces are increasing infiltration into South Vietnam despite U.S. air and ground offensives. Officials estimate several thousand more men have been sent into the area, signaling intensified efforts to undermine South Vietnamese defenses.
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UPI
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Crab Orchard Soldier Wounded In Vietnam
Leroy Scott of Crab Orchard reports his brother Frank Scott also of Crab Orchard was concussed by a hostile mine explosion in Vietnam. Frank Scott is hospitalized at Nai Trang near Saigon and his condition is not listed as serious.
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US Reaches 255000 Troops as North Vietnamese Forces Mount
Officials report total allied strength near 255000 after 5000 more U S troops arrive in the south as combat operations press Communist forces. Estimates place regular North Vietnamese and hard core Viet Cong at 90000 with about 165000 irregulars, while POW reports signal growing pressure from air and ground actions. Major Communist units include around 11 North Vietnamese regiments and possibly 12 Viet Cong regiments.
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Fort Wainwright
Alaska
U S troops exchange fire with leftist mob in Santo Domingo
U S soldiers at a police station fired 14 shots into a crowd of about 400 Dominican youths during anti American demonstrations organized by Communist and other leftists. Six Dominicans were wounded including a two year old child. The clash marked the first anniversary of the Marine landing and followed riots and flag burnings as Dominican patrolmen replaced U S troops.
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Jose Morillo Lopez
Fulbright warns war could hurt U S relations
UPI reports Senator J William Fulbright, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that the Vietnam War may produce a fallout more destructive than the fighting. He said East West relations hinge on Vietnam and could worsen if the conflict persists or expands, potentially affecting Europe as well as Southeast Asia. The ANPA convention elected Howard Wood as president and heard praise for the newspaper industry’s health.
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UPI
J. William Fulbright
Viet Nam
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Bureau of Advertising
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ANPA
Howard Wood
Chicago Tribune
Gene Robb
Albany
N.Y
Times-Union
Knickerbocker News
Wood
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Southeast Asia
House Ready To Follow Senate On Military Programs
Washington UPI reports the House seems prepared to back the Senate in overruling Defense Secretary McNamara on three major military programs. McNamara can still block spending, as he has done before, by withholding funds for projects he disapproves. The Senate approved a 17.2 billion authorization bill with 168 million for the Nike-X anti ballistic system and 150 million for an atomic program, while McNamara weighs his objections.
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UPI
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Senate
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Pentagon
Congress
Mexico University Professors Threaten Counter-Revolution
In Mexico City professors at a university threaten a counter-revolution if the forced resignation of Rector Ignacio Chavez is allowed to stand.
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Mexico City
UPI
Mexico University
Ignacio Chavez
Syrian fire wounds four near Hala Valley border
Syria-based fire from positions overlooking the Hala Valley on the Israeli border hit Israeli troops, wounding four people as reported by the military spokesman.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Hala
Senate Ethics Panel to Hold Public Hearings on D Conn Relations
The Senate Ethics Committee announced plans for public hearings on the relationship between Senator Thomas J. D-Conn and a registered agent for West German interests.
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Washington
UPI
Senate Ethics Committee
Thomas J. D-Conn
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