Youth's death at the wall sparks Berlin crisis
East German Communists blamed the West for the death of 18 year old Peter Fechter at the Berlin Wall on August 17. Neues Deutschland reported West German police fired on border soldiers, leaving Fechter untended for an hour on the Communist side. Riots and tense mood follow Khrushchev Ulbricht talks, as Adenauer warns of possible actions and Western allies prepare for all eventualities.
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Berlin
UPT
Peter Fechter
Ant Wall
Communist Party
Neues Deutschland
Fechter
Wall
West Perrittery
Ulbricht-Khrushchev
Khrushchev
U Thant
United Nations
Konrad Adenauer
Jury Selected In Cop's Trial
In Mercer County Court, a jury of seven men and five women was chosen for the burglary case against Eugene Kirk. Prosecutors say Kirk received advance calls from three burglars planning the Bailey Lumber Co. break-in, while defense contends Kirk had no knowledge of the theft. Kirk and Mathena were longtime friends, sharing an apartment about 10 years ago.
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Princeton
UPI
Mercer County Criminal Court
Bluefield
Eugene Kirk
Kirk
Robert Holrove
Bailey Lumber Co
Bailey
Ira Mathena
Everett Little
Kenneth Murphy
Holroyd
Matherine
Jerome Katz
Katz
Mathena
Little
Murphy
Tee Land
Deaths And Funerals In Sweeneyburg Area
Funeral services for a long illness victim will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Sweeneyburg Baptist Church with Reverends Painter Donnelly and Perry officiating. Burial is in the family cemetery. Born April 18 1876 in Sweeneyburg she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Elizabeth Sweeney. She had first husband James Smith. Survivors include Cecil Daniels her husband two daughters Wirs. Charles Iris Godber and Elizabeth Hager both of Route 1 Beckley two grandsons Hearse Smith Beaver Fred Smith Charles Smith Sidney Ohio two stepsons Orphal Daniels Stanaford Bailey Daniels Oconee Fla 28 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren. Body remains at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home until one hour before services when it will be taken to the church. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
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Sweeneyburg Baptist Church
C. H. Painter
Shirley Donnelly
Robert Perry
Sweeneyburg
New Prospect Baptist Church
Wilson
Elizabeth Williams Sweeney
James Smith
Cecil Daniels
Wirs
Charles
Iris) Godber
Othe
Elizabeth) Hager
Beckley
Smith Beaver
Fred Smith
Charles Smith
Sidney Ohio
Orphal Daniels
Stanaford
Bailey Daniels
Oconee
Fla
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Funeral closures and obituaries span several states
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices across West Virginia Ohio and California report the deaths of Joseph R Martin 82 of Oak Hill born May 12 1880 a retired miner and Calvary Baptist member. Also listed are Hubert Erma McGuire 56 of Cleveland former Springdale and William Frank Graham 7 year old father of evangelist Billy Graham. Other notices include Fred Mae 68 San Francisco photographer Paul Byrne 50 state senator and Sherwood Ide 6 former publisher. Funeral services and burial details are provided for each, with call times and locations.
Lawrence C Hamby funeral set for Fairdale church
Funeral services for Lawrence C Hamby of Fairdale will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairdale Community Church with the Rev. John Richardson and the Rev. Gerald Hawhey presiding. Burial follows in Sunset Memorial Park. Hamby died Tuesday night at Oak Hill hospital after a long life as a coal miner and church member. He was born December 18, 1877 in Boomer North Carolina and was survived by his wife Florence Billings Hamby two sons Charles of Radford Virginia and Daniel of Rhode Island New York one stepdaughter Thelma Link of Akron Ohio one stepson Carlos C Snuffer Bell Gardens California four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Joseph Robert Martin
Oak Hill
Calvary Baptist Church
Harold A. Huffman
Ny Lawn Memorial Park
Oakil
Martin
Nicholas County
Clara Agnes Walker Martin
Trussell Harris Martin
Southgate
Mich
Lawrence C. Hamby
Fairdale
John Richardson
Gerald Hawhey
Buria
Sunset Memorial Park
Boomer
N.C
Vestine Roberts Ham
Glen Rogers
Florence Billings Hamby
Charles
Radford
Daniel
Rhode Island
Wallace
Thelma
Highway plan eyed for nine sections study continues
The committee discussed Kennedy task force guidance for a nine-section highway, with Forest Service engineers proposing the division. The State Road Commission and U S Bureau of Public Roads study full-year funding and phased construction under 194 and 1965 authorizations. An amendment to raise forest roads and trails funding from 10 to 12 million was adopted, with Monongahela National Forest set to gain.
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Kennedy
U. & Forest Service
Bur Sawyers
Forest Service
State Road Commission
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Randolph
Metcalf
Randwolph
Monongahela National Forest
Fires ravage terrain as two California wildfires rage
A Pa cerita Canyon fire near Newhall scorched 6,300 acres by 11 p.m. Tuesday and swept toward Autry's ranch destroying 75 percent of the site used for western films. Ambulances moved hundreds of patients from Olive View Sanitorium and nearby facilities while firefighters battled the two blazes amid severe winds north of San Fernando Valley threatening Chatsworth.
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Pacerita Canyon
Newhall
Autry
Olive View Sanitorium
Piacerita
Hassey Canyon
Castaic
San Fernando Valley
el Poterool
Keith Klinger
Chatsworth
Three Youthful Drivers Charged in City Today
Three youths were cited by City Police this morning on traffic violations. Tivis Davis, 18, Beckley, charged with reckless driving and running a red light at 11:45 a.m. Harold Houchins, 16, Beckley, and Ronnie Lee Bolt, 17, MacArthur, charged with speeding on Park Avenue at 8 a.m. All ordered to appear in City Police Court Semis to answer the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivis Davis
Beckley
Harold Houchins
Ronnie Lee Bolt
MacArthur
Park Avenue
PSC Proposes 6 Percent UFG Return in Rate Case
The Public Service Commission consultant urged a 6 percent return for United Fuel Gas Co, suggesting an increase of about $600,000 would suffice. UFG seeks $2.48 million more, aiming for 6.5 percent. PSC staff estimates 6.4 percent with a $446,000 rise. Witnesses debated past refunds and future rebates affecting customers, with emphasis on interstate and West Virginia implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultant
United Fuel Gas Co
James M. Honaker
Frankfort
Kyv
PSC
Honaker
UFG
W. H. Bullard
Robert L. Stewart
Public Service Commission
Bullard
C. H. Workman
Uf'g
Eher Light
Charleston
Workman
Light
Tennessee Gas Transmision Co
U. S. Supreme Court
High Court
Tidewater Oil Co
West Virginia
Test Ban Talks Amid Skepticism At Disarmament Conference
Western observers view the Soviet proposal as a reworked moratorium while the United States rejects another pause. Kuznetsov signals Soviet tests finish by Nov 1 and rejects West proposals. US calls plan vague and mocks delivery-vehicle abolition in first stage as unreasonable. Conference resumes deep in debate on a nuclear test ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Kuznetsov
Charlies C Stelle
Soviet Union
Enonope
Beckleyans To Attend State Bar Meeting
Two Beckley jurists and two Raleigh County Bar Association members plan to attend the West Virginia Bar Association annual meeting at The Greenbrier. Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp and Criminal and Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery expect to leave Friday for the weekend gathering. Roy A. Cunningham and Kerrmit A. Locke will also attend for the sessions.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Bar Association
West Virginia Bar Association
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Raleigh County
Norman Knapp
Harry L. McCreery
Roy A. Cunningham
Kermit A. Locke
Bar Association
Gasoline Pump Fire Causes $900 Damages
A car knocked a gasoline pump from its mooring at Johnny's Amaco Station near Waliey Drive and Prince Street at 2 10 pm Tuesday. The Beckley Fire Department extinguished the blaze sparked by electrical wiring. no injuries were reported.
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Johnny's
Amaco Station
Waliey Drive
Prince Street
Beckley
Hoffa Free After Not Guilty Verdict In FBI Case
Hoffa, then ninth vice president of the Teamsters, was acquitted after a high profile trial over alleged bribery and espionage involving a New York lawyer and FBI agents. Defense attorney Edward Bennett Williams argued passionately as jurors cited credibility concerns about Cheasty's testimony, while Joe Louis attended. Hoffa later proclaimed Williams tops and aimed toward steering Teamsters leadership as an election loomed.
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Sel
Senate Rackets Committee
Kennedy
John Crye Cheasty
New York
Hoffa
Rackets Committee
Teamsters’ Union
FBI
Cheasty
Federal District Court
Owas
du Pont Plaza
Bobby Kennedy
Jim ‘My
Bobby
Capitol
Williams
Joe Louis
Louis
Jimmy Hoffa
Washington
Ed Williams
Teamsters
Jimmy
Capitol Dome
Integrating Schools Expand in Atlanta as Six Return
Shortening The News notes six Atlanta high schools integrate for the second year, amid a broader push for civil rights. In Turkey, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson tours Istanbul. Democratic and Republican leaders sign a pledge for a fair election. State briefs set Sept. 25 for utility property assessments in 1963. Wheeling names Charles W. Waseman city manager and Renathe Riedenbach acting auditor. Senator Randolph cites Mt. Forest Festival attendance by Ambassador Lindt as fitting for West Virginia’s Switzerland label.
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New England
Atlanta
Georgia
Lyndon B. Johnson
Turkey
Bezaar
Istanbul
John M. Bailey
William E. Miller
Board of Public Works
Charles W. Waseman
James G. Boyd
Wheeling
Renathe Riedenbach
Waseman
Jennings Randolph
August Lindt
Switzerland
Elkins
Randolph
West Virginia
America
Eight Divorce Cases Granted in Raleigh Circuit Court
Eight divorce decrees were granted Monday in Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp signed orders. A default judgment of 1562.08 was ordered against Minnie Zana Eads Robert R. Eads and Anna Lee Mooney in favor of Beckley Hospital Inc. The Williamson Co. vs Mrs Virginia Pace Mabscott was dismissed on joint motion. Decrees granted include Amna Susan Thompson from Kelly Lee Thompson custody four children, Henry A Sonak from Doris Jean Sonak custody of four children, Charles Edward Swift from Jo Ann Swift, Lausie A Shrewsbury Morgan from Alfred Morgan with former name restored, Jacque Thomas Bailey from Lila Mills Bailey, Anna Crider from James Henry Crider custody of three children, Peggy Pettry from King Pettry Jr custody of one child, and Lillian Gafford from Leon Gafford custody of one child.
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Raleigh County Circuit Court
Norman Knapp
Minnie Zana Eads
Robert R. Eads
Anna Lee Mooney
Beckley Hospital, Inc
Williamson CO
Virginia Pace
Mabscott
Amna Susan Thompson
Kelly Lee Thompson
Henry A. Sonak Dr
Doris Jean Sonak
Charlies Edward Swift
Jo Ann Swift
Lausie A (Shrewsbury) Morgan
Alfred Morgan
Leon Gafford
Huntington firm appeals blue law conviction to WV Supreme Court
Tri State Distributors Inc appeals a Cabell County blue law conviction to the West Virginia Supreme Court. Attorneys filed the appeal Tuesday and will present it at the fall term opening next Wednesday. The firm was fined the maximum penalty for violations after remaining open for business on the previous Tuesday. The Cabell County Circuit Court and Common Pleas Court handling appeals have ruled in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
API
Huntington
West Virginia
Discount Nears End on Raleigh County Taxes
The 2.5 percent discount on the first half of Raleigh County taxes due will expire at noon Saturday. The notice comes from R. L. Stewart, chief office deputy in the Raleigh County Sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
R. L. Stewart
Tower of Lonton Zoo Housed Lions Leopards in 12th Century
United Press International reports England’s Tower of London housed a private menagerie in the 1100s. King Henry I gathered lions and leopards, creating an early royal menagerie that drew curiosity and resources to the historic fortress.
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United Press International
England
Tower of Lonton
Henry 1
Albany Whites impatient as riots test Albany clash
In Albany Georgia a 500 strong white crowd cheered as police arrested 75 ministers and laymen from the North and Midwest during an anti segregation protest in front of city hall. Police chief Pritchett warned violence could arise if demonstrations continued while city officials kept whites on private property. The jailed group faced charges of disorderly conduct and failing to obey officers with bonds set at 200 dollars. King condemned the arrests as a national disgrace and called for federal action to end segregation.
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Albany, Ga
UPI
Albany
Mid‘west
City Hall
Laurie Pritchett
Stephen Roos
Martin Luther King Jr
Kennedy
King
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
State Economy Shows 10.4 Percent Rise in Output
The chamber reports a 10.4 per cent rise in state economy and a 4 per cent gain in average weekly earnings in manufacturing to 101.12 dollars. Employment fell from 547,200 in June to 535,800, its first drop since February, with the labor force down 3,600 since January 1961 due to workers moving to industrial centers. Unemployment rose by 5,400, totaling 66,900.
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Chamber
State Cities Call Off Rights Meetings
Charleston reports four state cities including Clarksburg Parkersburg Wheeling postpone rights meetings due to perceived disorganization. Executive Director Howard W McKinney says they are not ready for public sessions. The commission votes a 36300 budget for 1963-64 to Board of Public Works, up $14473 for a second full time staffer and a part time secretary, with a Sept 25 next meeting date.
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Charleston
UPI
Pro Human Rights Commission
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Wheeling and
Pee
Howard W .McKinney
McKinney
State Committee
Board of Public Works
Ae Part ‘Me Secretarm
Murphy Defends Action On Estes
Washington Agri culture Undersecretary Charles S. Murphy says the Agriculture Department showed fairness and justice in dealings with Billie Sol Estes. He defended his decisions before the Senate investigations subcommittee, addressing Estes’ membership on the National Cotton Advisory Committee amid questions of favoritism and deroga tory information.
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Washington
API
Charles S. Murphy
Billie Sol Estes
Murphy
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Texas
Estes
National Cotton Advisory Committee
West Virginia Spends 2.5 Million on State Appraisal Program
State Tax Commissioners say West Virginia has spent 2.5 million on a statewide property appraisal program. Howard Hardesty Jr. reported 16 counties fully appraised and others in various stages. Mineral County, the first completed, saw 6 million in increased assessments from the appraisals.
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White Sulphur Springs
UPI
West Virginia
Howard Hardesty, Jr
Tax Executives Institute
Hardesty
Mineral County
Beckley Rescue Squad responds to two calls including infant attack
The Beckley Rescue Squad answered two unrelated calls this morning. At 3:30 a.m. responders went to 116 Riley Street for Donald Hern. A second call at 8:45 a.m. to 812 Bair Street involved Stephane Horwath, 3 months old, of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Horwath, who received emergency treatment.
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Beckley
Riley St
Donald Hern
Bair St
Stephane Horwath
Richard Horwath
Petit Larceny Sends Youth To Jail For 30 Days
George Alexander 17 and Jenkin Jones were ordered by Magistrate Joe Rodriguez to serve a one day jail term and pay a ten dollar fine plus costs after two petit larceny charges. Arrested by Beckley County Police at 1:30 am for taking crates from two used car lots owned by Beckley Lincoln Mercury Co on South Oakwood Avenue. Robert C. Lane of Hinton waived grand jury action and posted 500 dollar bond.
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George Alexander
Jenkin Jones
Joe Rodriguez
Harry L. McCreery
Beckley Cty Polic
Beckley Lincoln Mercury Co
Oakwood Avenue
Pobert C. Lane
Hinton
Algerian rebel groups press for peace steps in Algiers stand
In Algeria the civilian political bureau faced neo colonial accusations as Willaya Four held Algiers under near martial law. ALN and Willayas Three and Four claimed over 65,000 fighters ready to support Ben Bella and urged action to restore peace with Algiers linked to Setif warnings. Belkacem and Mohamed Boudiaf sided with Willayas Three and Four against the political bureau.
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Firance
Willaya Four
Algiers
Willayds
ALN
Bournedienne
Setif
Algeria
Willayas
Ben Bella
Villayas
Belkacem
Mohamed Boudiaf
Hoover Tumor Noted Benign Polypoid Lesion Found During Checkup
Former President Hoover, residing at Waldorf Towers New York, was hospitalized for a gallstone operation after a routine checkup revealed a polypoid lesion usually a benign growth. Doctors found the lesion via X rays and lab tests during the stay, and Hoover rapidly recovered. He has spent the summer drafting two books, one historical and one about fishing, while dictation was provided daily by his secretary.
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Hoover
Waldorf Towers
New York
Denied beer permit over pizza lovers concerns
Loretta Mae Walker's request for a beer license in Des Moines was rejected after neighbors argued their children enjoy the pizza at her restaurant and should not drink beer where it is sold. The brief item notes local objections and the permit denial.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Loretta Mae Walker
Dorm Bid Weighed By WVU on Keyser Dorm Project
Morgantown dispatch reports Mellon-Stewart Co. of Pittsburgh submitted a low bid of 888 990 for a 106 girl dormitory at state college in Keyser. The bid was opened with others and forwarded to the West Virginia University Board of Governors, which has 90 days to act.
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Morgantown
UPI
Mac State College
Keyser
Mellon-Stewart Co
Pittsburgh
West Virginia University Board of Governors
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Mrs. Eliza Daniels
Joseph R. Martin
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James Stafford
McGuire Cemetery
Berths Bragg
Magdaline Bragg
Lyle White
Beckiey
Beatrice Harless
St. Albans
Zella Walker
Fannie Jordan
Danese
Tor
Herman
Carl
Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel
East Rainelie
Charlotte
William Frank Graham
Billy Graham
Char
Calvary Memorial Church
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Fred Mae
San Francisco News
San Francisco Press and Union League Club
Chico
Calif
California
Paul Byrne
Portland, Ind
Sherwood ©Ide
Portland Commercial Review
Dunkirk News & Sun
Bank of Raleigh
Bank of Raleigh Main
Kanawha Streets
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
State
Harry Ferguson Washington
OPI
Dupont Plaza Hotel
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Perry Mason
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Helpers of America
Dave Beck
Robert F. Kennedy
Discount
ST. Louis, Mo
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James’ Kenna
Willie Lee Graham
Bristol
Ellis Jones
Candy Maker
Leicester
Lafayette
Ind
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