State Glass Firm Explains Status of Negotiations
Clarksburg plant of the Hazel Atlas Division of Continental Can Co faces a required sale due to a Supreme Court ruling. Vice president Fred N. Hoover explains the firm’s negotiations with the Justice Department and why selling the Clarksburg facility would impact pension liabilities for employees while protecting customers and the company.
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Johnson Girls Keep Convention Calm At Democratic Meet
Atlantic City UPI reports the Johnson Girls from New Jersey patrol the Democratic National Convention to comfort delegates. They mend stockings, sew torn trousers, ease homesickness, and provide polite chat while maintaining official demeanor and attire. Betty Jane White from Linwood serves on the flying squadron with a dedicated role in crisis moments.
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UPI
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Linwood
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Las Vegas
Pastore Hits Responsive Chord At Democratic Convention
Senator John O. Pastore of Rhode Island delivered a keynote address to the 34th Democratic National Convention as more than 19,000 attendees erupted in massive applause at mentions of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. His speech was repeatedly interrupted by cheers, delaying his 20 minute delivery to 47 rounds of applause.
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John O. Pastore
Rhode Island
Miners Map Strategy for UMW Convention in Miami Beach
About 100 United Mine Workers delegates from northern West Virginia southwestern Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio met in Bellaire Ohio to map strategy for the UMW International Convention September 1 15 in Miami Beach Florida Main goals include pension and retirement benefit improvements with some support for miners paying into the fund Delegates criticized rank and file voice in fund operations and planned a roll call vote on key issues while defending district autonomy as a secondary aim Willard Wirtz cited 1962 law ruling out international appointed district officials used since the 1920s.
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William Gargan to Speak at State Cancer Society Meeting
The West Virginia division of the American Cancer Society invites attendees to its annual meeting September 11 to 13 with guest speaker William D. Gargan. The screen and television star, who lost then regained his voice, will address a luncheon on the event's second day and discuss his esophageal speech method.
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Counterfeit Currency Seizures Rise In Year Up To Record
The Secret Service reports a rise in counterfeit currency activities nationwide. It arrested 737 persons and seized a record 7.2 million dollars, up from 2.8 million the prior year, citing crime trends and improved printing methods.
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UPI
Secret Service
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Soneny
AEC Reports Underground Nuclear Test at Nevada Site
The Atomic Energy Commission announced it conducted an underground nuclear test at its Nevada test site as part of its current series. The test involved a low to intermediate yield, ranging from 20 to 200 kilotons, and was carried out Saturday.
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UPI
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AEC
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Centenarian to Fly Over London in Birthday Flight
Mrs Rosina Jarman plans her first airplane ride a short spin over London next Saturday to mark her 100th birthday. The event, organized with UPI coverage, highlights a milestone for the London resident celebrated on this landmark day.
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UPI
Rosina Jarman
School Administrators Praise Prayer Ruling
AASA commission says Supreme Court ruling against religious exercises in tax supported schools has been constructive and does not back constitutional amendments to allow prayers or Bible reading. It urges policy fostering freedom from establishment while protecting religious development, and recommends teaching Christmas as a display of diverse traditions.
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West Virginia delegates elect Randolph state leaders
West Virginia's 37 delegates caucused in Atlantic City to choose Sen Jennings Randolph as their chairman. He predicted Lyndon Johnson would win West Virginia by a larger margin in 1964 than Kennedy did in 1960. Other officers elected were Sen Clarence Martin and John Howell. Delegates did not endorse Johnson or discuss the vice presidential choice. They planned to present Gov Richard Hughes with West Virginia glass as a gift.
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Pineapples Missing From East Coast Resort Shipment
A Hawaii delegation at the Democratic National Convention faces a hiccup as two cases of fresh pineapples shipped to them vanish from a East Coast resort city display. The incident highlights supply chain oddities affecting visiting delegates.
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UPI
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Multi-Channel Cable seeks Beckley franchise
A corporate notice in Beckley West Virginia details Multi-Channel Cable Company of West Virginia filing with the city clerk for a franchise to install operate and maintain a closed circuit television system. The council will consider the request at a September meeting. Keith R Whitten attorney lists Huntington West Virginia contact.
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Keith R. Whitten
P. O. Box
Huntington
Monuments Offer Serene Simplicity For Family Plots
Egnor Monument Works advertises tasteful memorials on family plots with distinct landscaping. Salesmen Alden W. Deck and A. E. Deck, Crab Orchard, phone 253-4460.
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