Philadelphia Bar Seeks Limits On Crime News Coverage
The Philadelphia Bar Association urged curbs on crime news by attorneys and officials. It advocates banning cameras from courtrooms and discourages discussing pending trials with reporters. The nonbinding policy aims to protect fair trials despite media coverage.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia Bar Association
James H. J. Tate
State Supreme Court
Theodore Voorhees
Association
Boos
Dallas
Voorhees
John F. Keny
Justice
Johnson shifts focus to West Germany and Vietnam crisis
President Johnson turned his attention to West Germany and met with George C. McGhee at the LBJ Ranch. Secretary of State Dean Rusk reported signs of moderation by South Vietnamese military leaders and a possible move toward unity among civilian and Buddhist factions, easing the crisis and aiding the war effort against the Viet Cong.
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Johnson City
Tex
UPI
Johnson
West Germany
Lbj Ranch
George C. McGhee
U.S
Bonn
McGhee
Dean Rusk
Rusk
South
Viet Nam
High Council
Inaugural Plans Outline Ceremonial Details at Capitol
Burdett announced no marching for the inaugural with bands at the capitol steps facing spectator seating. Governor Barron will introduce the new governor before the address, and Barron will introduce him. Explorer Scouts will direct traffic. additional police will be present. Invitations extend to Randolph and five congressmen. WSAZ will telecast the inaugural with possible partnerships statewide.
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Capitol
Burdett
W. W. Barron
Barron
Statehouse
Randolph
Huntington
WSAZ
Brewery Robbery Suspect Arrested in Huntington
Homer Smallridge of Huntington, 30, jailed after being charged with armed robbery exceeding 1300 dollars at Fesenmeier Brewing. Arrested in Waverly, Ohio, with 1358 dollars and a .32 caliber pistol. extradited to Huntington. Driver Mary Lou Stokes of Ardell, Wayne County, charged with aiding and carrying a concealed weapon.
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Huntington
UPI
Homer Smallridge
Fesenmeier
Smallridge
Waverly
Ohio
Mary Lou Stokes
Ardell
Wayne County
Grand jury to reconvene in Mississippi civil rights case
A 23 member biracial federal grand jury in Jackson, Mississippi, is set to reconvene January 11 to review new evidence in the slaying of three civil rights workers. FBI claims a confession and other material have emerged, but prosecutors previously faced a hearsay ruling by U S Commissioner Esther Carter. The proceeding marks a renewed push by Justice Department lawyers led by U S Attorney Robert Hauberg, after prior indictments were returned absent.
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Jackson, Miss
UPI
FBI
Justice Department
U.S
Authorities Seek Link Between Thefts In Chicago And Paterson
Authorities compare robberies of Brink's truck loot in Div ine Savior church Norridge Chicago area and a Paterson New Jersey church rectory with masked bandits. FBI says Paterson group could be involved. Chicago detectives note need for local talent and planning. Possible flight via O Hare observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Paterson
N.J
Divine Savior
Norridge
Marlin W. Johnson
FBI
Michael J. Spiotto
O'Hare
Idaho Governor cites $5 million flood damage in public property
Gov. Robert E. Smylie said Idaho's preliminary damage estimate to public property reached five million dollars with private losses still undetermined but expected to be extensive. Nevada suffered minor flood damage but reports a fatality, an 11 year old boy who drowned trying to save his dog.
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Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
Nevada
Four Danville Cops Suspended on Morals Charges
Four Danville police officers were suspended on morals charges after a 15-year-old girl claiming to be 19 alleged dates with officers after work. The men denied the accusations. Dalton and Stevens faced statutory rape charges while Owen and Gibbs faced contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bonds were set at 500 dollars for Dalton and Stevens, and 250 dollars for Owen and Gibbs.
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Danville, Va
Danville
D. L. Dalton
L. M. Stevens
James G. Owen
W. L. Gibbs
Eugene G. McCain
McCain
Dalton
Owen
Stevens
Gibbs
Rail Strike in the South Tests Train Schedules
Freight trains in North Carolina faced five to eight hour delays while passenger service aimed to normalize by Thursday. In Chattanooga Tennessee terminal manager Tom Martin said pickets were removed and service was being restored this morning. Federal judge Robert Elliott issued a temporary restraining order at Columbus Georgia, with a hearing set for Jan 7, after a nationwide rail strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen disrupted service across 13 states. Union vice president J W Jennings said local chairs were told to end picket lines and return to work following the order.
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Washington
Union
J. W. Jennings
Cleveland
Southern Railways
Robert Elliott
Columbus
Elliott
Southern
Helicopter Rescues Two Men From Smoke Filled Roof Scene
Howard Holland and Paul Jenkins, both New York residents, were identified after a helicopter rescue amid thick smoke and falling debris. Humphries maneuvered through the hazard, lifting one man to safety on the wall, then returning to save the second as roof and wall began to collapse.
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Howard Holland
Paul Jenkins
New York
Humphries
Widow urges donations to WV Foundation Valedictorian Fund
Survivors include her husband and two children, Paula Kay a WVUI sophomore of 19 and 9 year old Thomas. The family requests donations to the West Virginia Foundation for its Valedictorian Scholarship fund in lieu of flowers.
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Paula Kay
WVUI
Thomas
West Virginia Foundation
City To Airport Travel Kinks To Be Surveyed
The Air Transport Association will survey ground transportation in 11 cities including Detroit Washington Baltimore Chicago New York Los Angeles San Francisco Miami Atlanta Seattle and Cleveland. The goal is to cut the downtown to airport time from 30 to 45 minutes. Potential fixes include elevated trains monorails subways and helicopters.
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Washington
UPI
Air Transport Association
Detroit
Baltimore
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miami
Atlanta
Seattle
Cleveland
Steel Price Moves and Strike Threats Warn Economy
US steel industry and United Steelworkers face cautions that higher prices or a strike threat could hurt the economy. A Michigan State University economist noted past steel strikes preceded recessions, while officials warned stockpiling and creeping price increases risk a wage price spiral. J&L Boosts Prices by six dollars per ton on galvanized sheet, the fourth largest producer.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Steelworkers
Michigan State University
United Steelworkers of
Oport
J&l
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Treasury
Robert V. Roosa
USW
American Statistic Association
Chicago
John H. Hoagland
Man Confesses Tavern Stabbing Here
Walter Herman Roberts Jr., 24, confessed to fatally stabbing George D. Haight, 22, in a tavern in Martinsburg. He claimed self defense after five men attacked his brother, David Roberts, and was jailed to face a Berkeley County grand jury for murder.
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Walter Herman Roberts Jr
George D. Haight
Arles
Roberts
Haight
David Roberts
Arlington
Washington
D. C
Martinsburg
Justice of the Peace
C. P. Dingler
Winchester
Berkeley County
Charles R. Roberts
Charles Roberts
Charles
Walter
Beckley Police Chief Warns New Year Traffic Patrols
Beckley Police Chief William A. Teubert cautions residents that the full force will be out on New Year's Eve as heavy traffic is expected. He urges careful driving and watching for intoxicated drivers, noting the department will actively detect alcohol use to prevent accidents or arrests and wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
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Beckley
William A. Teubert
Teubert
Police
Miss Miller Injured in Fall at Home
Miss Mildred Miller of 405 Johnstown Road was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital with a broken hip after a slip and fall. She is reported in satisfactory condition. Also treated and released was nine year old Joseph Della Mea, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Della Mea, after a dog bite.
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Miss Miller
Mildred Miller
Johnstown Road
Raleigh General Hospital
Raleigh County Health Department
Joseph Della Mea
Raleigh Executed Over Spanish Bloodshed and Encroachment
Sir Walter Raleigh was executed after shedding Spanish blood and encroaching on Spanish territory despite agreeing not to. The case highlighted royal authority and colonial forays, with Raleigh facing punishment for actions in the name of expansion and power.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Kincaid Rites Planned for Tilden G. Kincaid in Michigan
Tilden G. Kincaid of Detroit Michigan will be laid to rest Friday at the Kincaid Medist Church with the Rev Paulie officiating Burial follows at Kincaid Cemetery He died Tuesday at 430 am after a year of ill health He was a retired timberman and a member of the Kincaid Methodist Church and Page Lodge No 135 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Survivors include four sons Walter Carlos Tilden Jr Warren five daughters 24 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren Funeral home friends may call after 5 pm Thursday Graveside rites by Page Masonic Lodge and Masons pallbearers
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John W. Yago
5Th St
Caffee Funeral Home
Walter H. Griswold
Sunset Memorial Park
Yago
Indianapolis
Ind
Will
Elizabeth) Jackson
Indiana
Hinton
William F
Minnie Vallandingham Yago
Raleigh County
Cavalier Drug
Prince Street
Beckley Elks Lodge
Gladys Yago
John Yago Jr
Charleston
Post-Herald
Hazel Deeds
Harry McCreery
Oscar Chambers
John Hambric
al Cole
R. H. Harrison
Sam Turner
Tilden G. King
Detroit
Mich
Kincaid
Eliza Hamilton Kincaid
Walter
Kennapolis
N. C
Carlos
Tilden Jr
St. Clair Shores
Warren Kincaid
Helena Neal
Ottawa
Eleanor Kinser
Roseville
Ruby Rich
Dearborn
Final rites for Mrs W C Crandall in Gauley Bridge
Mrs Mary Crandall 87 of Gauley Bridge will be laid to rest in Montgomery Memorial Park London following services at 2 pm in Gauley Bridge Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev Raymond Keeper and Rev P E Vandercoy. She died Tuesday in a Charleston hospital and was mother to Ethel Crandall House of Delegates member. She belonged to Gauley Bridge Methodist Church Order of the Eastern Star 49 years American Legion Auxiliary Montgom ery White Shrine and Kanaga Club honorary member. Her husband W O Crandall founder of Crandall Hardware Co in Gauley Bridge had predeceased her. She had lived in the area 55 years.
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W. C
Mary) Crandall
Gauley Bridge
Raymond Keeper
P. E. Vandercoy
Montgomery Memorial Park
London
Elvin Kidwell Funeral Services Held in Oak Hill
Funeral services for Elvin F. Kidwell 44 of Columbus Ohio formerly Fayette County will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev Ernest Barley. Kidwell died Monday night at home after a long illness. He worked in the maintenance department of Ohio State University. Survived by Carrie Harvey Kidwell two brothers two sisters two half sisters a son James Kidwell of Columbus and a daughter Arbutus at home four sisters Irene Brooks Gladys Vance Molly Martin Irma Powers two brothers Lloyd and Ralph. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home.
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Elvin F. Kidwell
Columbus
Ohio
Fayette County
Tyree
Arbutus
Irene Brooks
Gladys' Vance
Terry
Molly Martin
Mount Hope
Irma Powers
Rock Lick
Lloyd
Ralph
Tyree Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Forrest Walker 37 Dies After Auto Injury in California
Forrest D Walker age 37 of California formerly of Beckley died Saturday in a California hospital after a three year disability from injuries when struck by a car. Survivors include half brother Erskine Smith Chicago and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Walter H Walker of 115 Miller St. A former Oceana Wyoming County resident he was predeceased by his mother Opie Smith who lived in Oceana. Funeral services will be held this weekend by the United States Navy and he will be buried in the San Diego National Cemetery. He served in the Navy four years.
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Forrest D. Walker
Riverside
Calif
Beckley
California
Erskine Smith
Chicago
Walter H. Walker
Miller St
Oceana
Wyoming County
Opie Smith
United States Navy
San Diego National Cemetery
Navy
Funeral services for Vince L. Shumate held at Stover Church
Vince L. Shumate 73 of 109 Hill St died at his farm in Stover Tuesday afternoon after a suspected heart attack. He was a Raleigh County native, bookkeeper for Amigo Coal in the 1920s and 30s, later owner of the Berkley Truck and Auto Co, then a bookkeeper for New River Co. until 1955. He leaves wife Hallie Snuffer Shumate four daughters a son 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The body lies at Melton Mortuary and will be moved to the church one hour before services at 3 p.m. Thursday with pallbearers named.
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Vince L.shumate
Hill St
Stover Arch of Christ
Dinkler
Memorial Park
Shumate
Stover
Raleigh County
W. P
Alice Stover Shumate
Amigo Coal Co
Beckley Truck and Auto Co
South Oakwood Avenue
New River Co
Cranberry
Stover Church of Christ
Hallie Snuffer Shumate
Frank Ubeda Jr
Mary Rose Parsons
Beckley
Eloise Broome
Beaver
Helen Slemp
Glen Rock
William R. Shumate
Vince Shumate Jr
Melton
John Fotos
Richard Snuffer
Irl H. Fink
George Thompson
Roscoe Weikle
Don Stover
Mrs Ollie Jenkins Dies After Long Illness in Akron
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Mae Jenkins, 76, Akron Ohio, will be at King Cemetery Bomont with burial in Bomont Cemetery. Born February 5 1888 in Roane County she was the daughter of John C Shaffer and Mahala Shaffer. She was a member of Bomont Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons James Ravenna Ohio Ray Pineville and Glen Jenkins Monroe Falls Ohio and four daughters Gladys Nichols Fayetteville Opal Roberts Roane County Pearl Ray Sissonville and Alta Samples Precious 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral home Robertson and Foglesong in Pineville Chapel plans services Thursday at 11 a.m.
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Ollie Mae
Akron
Ohio
Bomont
Clay County
King Cemetery
Jenkins
Roane County
John C
Mahala Shaffer
Bomont Methodist Church
James
Ravenna
Ray
Pineville
Glen Jenkins
Monroe Falls
Mrs. Myrtle Stoddard Rites Planned In Hinton
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Josephine Stoddard 59 of White Oak are set for 2 p m Friday at E M Meadows Funeral Home Chapel Hinton with Evangelist Frederick Dinkler in charge Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery Hinton She died Tuesday at a local nursing home after a long illness She was born September 1 1905 in Pipestein Summers County widow of C H Stoddard Survivors include two sons Edgar Rose and Richard Gill a daughter Mrs Imogne Robertson and a sister Mrs Nellie Gill The body is at the funeral home
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Myrtle Josephine Stoddard
White Oak
E. M. Meadows Funeral Home
Hinton
Frederick Dinkler
Mount Hope
Hilltop
Stoddard
First Baptist Church of
Pipestein
Summers County
Marion
Elizabeth Auhl Farley
C. H. Stoddard
Edgar Rose
Richard Gill
Imogne Robertson
Delaware
Nellie Gill
Fincastle
Rites for 14-year-old Ricky McDaniel set Friday
Final rites are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Mabscott for Ricky McDaniel son of Mr and Mrs Sammy McDaniel with Rev J W Goins presiding. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. The body will be brought from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home to the church.
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Ricky McDaniel
Sammy McDaniel, Neely Sr
First Baptist Church
Funeral services for Miss Mi ralda Reed in Beckley area
Funeral services for Miss Mi ralda Reed 48 formerly of Beckley will be at 2 p m Friday in Memorial Baptist Church with Rev Daniel M Dorsey in charge Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park She died earlier in Miami after a three month illness Friends may call after 2 p m Thursday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Edison Henry a former Beckley resident will be buried at Greenwood Memorial Park in Washington DC He died Sunday in a Washington hospital The Trent and Durgan Funeral Home will receive the body Friday morning and friends may call after 1 p m Funeral arrangements were made by Mrs Bernice Hill Henry
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Rose and Quesenberry
Glade Sparks
L. A. Garten
Dewey A. Wilson
Dewey Waddell
Cameron Lilly
French Williams
Miralda Reed
Miami
Fila
Beckley
Memorial Baptist Church
Daniel M. Dorsey
Sunset Memorial Park
Miss Reed
Hileah Hospital
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Edison Henry
Wash
D. C
Central Baptist Church
Edward Abram
Greenwood Memorial Park
Washington Hospital
Trent and Durgan
Bernice Hill Henry
McGuffin Infant Graveside Rites Held in Beckley
Graveside rites for Craig Austin McGuffin, day-old son of Harry W. and Patricia Campbell McGuffin of Beckley, were conducted at 2 30 p m at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Elder Hubert A. of Thurmond in charge. The infant died at 10 15 p m Monday in a local hospital. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Iry W McGuffin Mount Hope and Mr and Mrs Gerald Campbell Beckley with a brother Laurence Edwin who preceded him in death in Oct 1963. Webb and Neal Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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Craig Austin McGuffin
Harry W
Patricia Campbell McGuffin
Beckley
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Hubert A
Thurmond
Iry W. McGuffin
Mount Hope
Gerald Campbell
Laurence Edwin
Webb and Neal Funeral Home
Congo forces plot new forays to rescue whites
In the northeastern Congo government troops map fresh advances into rebel strongholds around Paulis and Watsa to free more whites believed held captive. About 120 whites, mostly Greeks, were rescued from Wamba near Stanleyville, with reports of 25 to 30 whites killed earlier and about 100 still missing. Missionary William McChesney was believed among those in Wamba.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
UPI
Wamba
Stanleyville
Watsa
Paulis
Faradje
William McChesney
Bloodiest Month for U.S. in Viet Nam War Update
As December ends, U.S. combat losses reach 16 killed and 149 wounded with two missing. In three days of fighting around Binh Gia and Binh Gin, eight Vietnamese soldiers and at least 32Communists have died while 34 government troops are wounded. Three U.S. helicopters were shot down, six American crewmen wounded, one seriously, and evacuated to military hospitals.
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United States
South Viet Nam
Guerrilas
Binh Gin
Binh Gia
U.S
Russell Deflates Congo Involvement Warning
Sen. Richard B. Russell warned it would be a tragedy and a sign of poor statesmanship if the United States becomes involved in the Congo as it has in Vietnam. He told newsmen the Congo is not our business and urged reevaluating U.S. Viet Nam policy amid debate over American intervention.
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Washington
UPI
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
United States
Congo
Viet Nam
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
Europe
Johnson
U. S
Buffalo City Hall Theft Stirs Police Hunt for Bandits
In Buffalo a black imported felt hat and an abandoned stolen car are the only solid clues as police pursue two dapper robbers who stole 299130 from city hall. A passerby who tackled one robber yielded the hat. The haul included 16245.80 in cash and the rest in non negotiable tax checks.
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Buffalo
N. Y
UPI
City Hall
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
Brink
WVU budget finances urged to justify details and widen cooperation
Revenue funds for agriculture marketing and research fall $15 short of request. Attorney General Robertson urged the Finance and Administration budget division to work with WVU to explain the university budget in detail, aiding understanding for the board and Legislature. The board meets Thursday to discuss requests from the State Road Commission and Education Department. A budget of 2,233,865 for the Department of Natural Resources was recommended, about 1.1 million below the department’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WVU
Atty
C. Donald Robertson
Finance and Administration
Robertson
State Road Commission
Department of Eduction
Department of Natural Resources
Department
Carey Re-Elected By Electrical Workers
WASHINGTON UPI James B Carey won reelection as president of the International Union of Electrical Workers. He defeated IUE executive board member Paul Jennings 67847 to 65704 in a mail vote conducted in November and released after a federal court refused to delay the count. Jennings challenged ballot tabulation in suits later rejected by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
James B. Carey
International Nion of Electrical Workers
TUE
Carey
IUE
Paul Jennings
Jennings
Four Beckley youths arrested for car tampering
Four Beckley youths aged nine to 11 were arrested by Beckley City Police at 10 45 a m on charges of automobile tampering. Police report they were cited at a local car scene and held for further action.
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Beckley
Beckley City
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Theodore Carte
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E. Jennele
Konorocka
Tilden G. Kincaid
W. C. Crandall
Elvin Kidwell
Forrest Walker
Vince L. Shumate
Mrs
Ollie Jenkins
Mrs. Myrtle Stoddard
Miss Miralda Reed
Craig McGuffin
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