Alsop-Bartlett Story Sparks Debate Over Cuba Blockade
UN Ambassador Adlai Stevenson defended his stance amid reports the Saturday Evening Post favored political negotiations over a blockade to halt Soviet missiles in Cuba. Stevenson and the White House issued statements, with Stevenson denying trading bases for missile withdrawal and affirming support for the blockade and UN/OAS peacekeeping efforts. The piece notes Kennedy aims to retain Stevenson's U.N. post and signals possible public gesture of confidence.
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Organization of American States
Reorganization of Reserves Ordered
The Defense Department ordered a stem to stern revamp of the U S Army Reserve and plans to overhaul the Army National Guard. The plan cuts eight divisions into brigades, eliminates about 1700 surplus units, and creates about 1000 new units to fit modern needs. National Guard divisions affected include Nebrask a Iowa 34th and Kansas Missouri 35th Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont 43rd.
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Kennedy visit and other world events summary
Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in New York from Washington for a private shopping trip, planning to see Lord Pengo star Charles Boyer. US planes tracked Cuba jet deliveries as three IL28 bombers were reportedly shipped out aboard the Okhotsk. Franco turned 70 with no celebrations planned. Tito visited Moscow for Kremlin talks with Khrushchev. Rockefeller’s reelection campaign received a $5,000 boost from ex-wife Look magazine noted. Pope John XXIII stayed in Vatican apartments to rest ahead of weekend council rites. Harvey Lethringer seeks UN appeal after extradition over a teen abortion case. The Supreme Court agreed to hear if Harry Winston can sue over prison medical neglect that left him blind. Edward Rowe Snow to begin 28th year of Christmas lighthouse drops.
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West Virginia Weather Today and River Update
Drizzly, cloudy conditions spread rain northward, with highs in the 50s and tonight’s low around 38 to 45. Expect continued cloudiness and occasional rain through Wednesday, cooler later. Beckley highs near 58 yesterday, 46 at Oak Hill, rivers Greenbrier and Lake normal with gauges showing 2.3 to 2.7 feet and a new gauge at Hinton.
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Nuclear Test Reactor Construction Delayed in Virginia
In Lynchburg Virginia the Atomic Energy Commission postponed a public hearing to December 10 on issuing a construction permit to Babcock and Wilcox Co to build a six megawatt nuclear test reactor as part of a 3.5 million project to make nuclear fuel competitive for electricity. It is the third postponement of the hearing.
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India plans massive military buildup with MIG jets
New Delhi disclosed a large expansion of armed forces after the Red Chinese invasion. Defense Minister Chavan said India would enlarge its military, receiving MIG jets from the Soviet Union and continued U.S., Britain, Canada, and Australia arms support. Nehru stated Soviet commitments to ship fighters and build a MIG factory, with possible delivery delays due to wider world events but no backing out.
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UPI
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Experiment Fails as Deep Sea Dive Kills Two Divers
In Long Beach California a Swiss scientist’s bid for a new skin diving method ended in tragedy. Peter Small British diver and journalist died from bends after a 1000 foot dive. Hannes Keller survived, while safety diver Christopher Whittaker disappeared beneath the surface.
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Christopher Duncan Whittaker
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Keller
Oldest Methodist Minister In State Dies
CLARKSBURG West Virginia UPI The Rev James E Engle aged 96 the second oldest minister in the West Virginia Methodist Conference died in a hospital here Monday less than two weeks before his 97th birthday Born December 19 1865 he retired from active duties in 1937 but preached occasional sermons He is survived by a son J Paul Engle of Charleston Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Wednesday The oldest minister in the state is Rev A M Grimes of Fairmont who is two years older than Engle
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UPI
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West Virginia
J. Paul Engle
Charleston
Seminoles seek white man’s schooling on Tamiami Trail
Buffalo Tiger leads Miccosukee Trail Indians to enroll 19 children aged 7 to 16 in a new one room school built by the county and federal government 40 miles west of Miami. He says hunting is fading, families need English and survival in changing times, while preserving Indian identity.
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Everglades
Westinghouse Charged With Misrepresentation
The FTC accuses Westinghouse Electric Corp of Pittsburgh of misrepresenting rebuilt TV picture tubes as new. The complaint says ads imply new tubes with phrases like new Westinghouse gold star, while tubes and cartons lack clear disclosure that parts are rebuilt and used. Westinghouse has 30 days to answer.
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Ellender barred from Tanganyika during Africa tour
UPI report says Tanganyika barred U.S. Sen Allen Ellender of Louisiana for remarks deemed derogatory to Africans and ordered him to leave on arrival. Uganda had already barred the 72 year old Democrat, stating they do not want this prejudiced segregationist in Uganda. Ellender, on a tour of U.S. embassies and missions in Africa, had claimed Africans lack leadership ability without white help.
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UPI
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Burglar Arrested In Act Implicates 10 Other Officers
In Cleveland ten police officers on the third platoon in the second district were implicated by William Marlowe after his arrest for burglarizing a west side lumber company. Marlowe admitted 16 burglaries since 1961 netting about 2800 and said he distributed proceeds to the officers. Police chief Frank Story pledged a full detective investigation.
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Strike Renewal Halted In Lockheed IAM Talks
Federal mediators hope to resume negotiations between Lockheed Aircraft Corp and the International Association of Machinists after President Kennedy acted to block a renewed strike. A 10 day restraining order was issued pending a federal request for an 80 day injunction.
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UPI
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West Virginia counties raise teachers' salaries 13 counties
A survey by the West Virginia Education Association shows 13 counties boosting teacher pay this year. Hancock leads with top salary levels, while statewide averages lag behind national figures.
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Wyoming
IRS Liberalizes Tax Rules To Curb Abuse
Washington UPI Mortimer M Caplin announced liberalizing changes to the government s new expense account rules under the 1962 tax law taking effect Jan 1 The outcomes include less detail required for deductions such as miscellaneous outlays and meals Tip inclusion is allowed as part of basic expenses and travelers need not itemize restaurant names Caplin noted modifications after business protests at a two day public hearing and indicated further changes may follow
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UPI
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Shelves Legislation To Block Pipeline In New Jersey
In Trenton the proposed coal slurry pipeline from West Virginia to the East Coast was shelved for this session. Senate Majority Leader Sandman said the GOP caucus would not bring the bill to the floor, effectively dead for the year. Railroads opposed it fearing lost revenue, while electric utilities supported lower power costs from easier coal transport. The plan would move a coal and water slurry through Pennsylvania to New Jersey sites.
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UPI
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Seaboard
Senate
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Cape May
GOP
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Assembly
Richard J. Hughes
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Russo-Chinese Friction Flares At Italian Meet
At the Italian Communist party congress in Rome Chinese delegate Chao Yi-ming challenged Soviet bloc critics while defending Chinese views on key international issues. The day marked intensified public exposure of the Moscow Beijing rift as delegates debated the hard line.
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UPI
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DIES IN FIRE NEAR BELLAIRE OHIO
Peter Harris aged 60 died when a wooden shack he lived in burned near the city dump at Bellaire Ohio. Police said two men in adjoining shacks, also destroyed, could not be located immediately.
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UPI
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Bellaire
Ohio
Navy airmen die in Guam C121 crash during relief flight
A U.S. C121 Super Constellation carrying relief supplies to Typhoon Karen victims from Moffett Field California crashed on approach to Agana Guam, killing two of eight crew members. Names of the deceased were withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Khrushchev Criticism Boosts Moscow Abstract Art Show
Premier Khrushchev’s sharp jibe that certain abstract works resemble “daubed by the tail of a donkey” backfired, boosting attendance at Moscow’s exhibition. The Kremlin push against modern art drew crowds, drama, and mixed reactions from students and citizens alike as police admitted viewers to the hall in shifts.
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