Arab Bloc Seeks U.N. Action on Israel Sanctions
The 27-nation Arab Asian-African bloc planned to urge the United Nations Assembly to impose crippling economic and military sanctions on Israel. They would target Israel over its refusal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and the Egyptian coast near the Gulf of Aqaba, despite Eisenhower’s plea for a pullback.
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U S Easing Stance Prompts Talks on Israel Gaza Withdrawals
The United States signals willingness to continue talks on Israeli troop withdrawals while delaying stronger action at the United Nations. Israel rejects Eisenhower's call for withdrawal without guarantees against Egyptian attack, seeks U N backing and U S position before acting. Ben-Gurion pushes for negotiations with UN and the United States, recalls Ambassador Abba Baban to Washington. US funding and moral pressure shapes stance amid Hungary and Russia sanctions context.
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Israeli party chiefs rally to keep Gaza exit in dispute
In Jerusalem the coalition and opposition leaders demanded Israel keep troops in Gaza and near Aqaba. Ben-Gurion rejected immediate withdrawal and pressed for negotiations with the United States and UN. Yigal Alon warned he would quit the government if there were further withdrawals. Jacob Meridor and others asserted no withdrawal and warned against oil-interest pressure. Eban to Washington will carry new instructions, with no major shift in guarantees.
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Sheep Invasion Triggers Israeli-Arab Firefight Near Beersheba
A flock of sheep from Jordan reportedly entered Israel near Beersheba prompting a 30 minute exchange of fire between Israeli troops and Arab Legionaries. An army spokesman said there were no Israeli casualties, while two frontier policemen were wounded and no civilians. Three Arab ambushes along the Jordan frontier are noted.
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Sanctions Threaten Anglo American Ties Over Egypt
London reports a fresh crisis in the Anglo American alliance as President Eisenhower faces criticism for tacit approval of UN sanctions. Prime Minister Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Lloyd hold urgent talks with cabinet as Tory rebels and Labour question Washington's stance. The government opposes sanctions, favoring Israeli withdrawal from Egypt with UN guarantees against future hostilities.
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Mabscott Buys Street Grader in Bid Session
Mabscott town leaders in a special session chaired by Mayor James Sparacino awarded the street grader bid to Rish Equipment Co of Charleston at 6340 dollars. Delivery is in three weeks. A Lilly Heights delegation presented a petition for improving First and Second Streets, to be circulated for 51 percent property owner signatures. Street work will begin once materials arrive, pending red dog equipment supply.
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West Virginia Weather Outlook and Five Day Forecast
Mixed sky and warmth ahead with a chance of snow or rain at night. Temperatures near normal to slightly above, then colder weekend. snow possible in north and rain or snow in south Saturday through Monday and again midweek. Precipitation near half an inch. northern WV normal 35, southern 39.
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Freedoms Foundation Honors FBI Chief Hoover for Fight Against Communism
J Edgar Hoover director of the FBI received the Freedoms Foundation's highest award for leading a long campaign against godless communism. The 1936 award honored Hoover's four decades of service and dedication to American liberty while praising his courage and integrity. Other top winners included the U S Defense Department Girl Scouts Walt Disney and Warner Brothers.
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Heart Sunday Plans Announced in Raleigh County Drive
Beekleyans will open hearts and wallets for the heart fund Sunday. A 2 to 4 p.m. house to house canvas will occur with solicitors wearing identifying lapel tags. Envelopes will be left for absent Beckley residents. A partial list of solicitors is provided with numerous local names and streets.
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Barbara Foster
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French Sts
Wildwood Ave
Lula Miller
Murray St
Sprague Ave
Melva Miller
Hutl St
R. L. Wooster
Oakwood
Gennie Gaziano
Berkley Ave
Jennings Sts
Jan Campbell
Raleigh Heights
Nash Campbell
Park St
Pat McCallister
Parks Ave
June Winner
Hargrove St
Garden Terrace
Paul Hancock
Vine St
Cofer P. Taylor
Clyde St
Anne Springer
C.J. Kleiman
N. Kanawha St
Foster
Family of Fifteen Seeks New Home After Eviction
A family of fifteen seeks housing after their former residence was condemned as unsafe and authorities evicted them. The father Louis, 45, a palaeontologist, and other members face urgent shelter needs as they search for a suitable abode.
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Area Delegates Split On Liquor Resolution
In a split vote Raleigh and Wyoming County delegates abstained on a liquor by the drink measure. The pending constitutional amendment would have let West Virginia elect whether to legalize liquor sales by the drink in counties or municipalities. The resolution failed 22 votes short of the two thirds required with 28 Democrats and 11 Republicans for and 29 Democrats and 23 Republicans against. Paul Vennari Ned H Ragland supported the measure while Roy Lee Harmon Everett R Shafer opposed. Wyoming County votes showed Paul Bower no and J Paul England yes. Fayette County's four affirmative votes included T E Myles Hobart Booth P H Kelly H Hugh Bosely with Paul J Carr voting no.
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Wyoming
House of
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Fayette County
T. E.’ Myles
Hobart Booth
P. H. Kelly
H. Hugh Bosely
Summers County
Paul J. Carr
State Receives Share of Freedoms Foundation Awards
Valley Forge Pa state schools and churches share in Freedoms Foundation awards for 1956. Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Charleston wins $100 and the George Washington Honor Medal for the best high school editorial “A Key Word is Freedom.” Weirton Steel Employees Bulletin and editor Alfred J Knight win the same medal. Rev Robert E Shields Morgantown First Presbyterian Church earns the George Washington Honor Medal for the sermon “What War Teaches.”
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Barbara McMillan
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Mrs Elams Condition Reported as Fair at Beckley Hospital
Mrs James T Elam of Stolesbury is improving from critical malnutrition at Beckley Hospital. The mother of five had been in critical condition while her husband recovered at a Veterans Administration hospital after surgery.
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Elizabeth Makes Philip a Prince
Queen Elizabeth formally elevates Philip to Prince of the United Kingdom in the London Gazette announcement. Previously known as Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Philip, he renounced his Greek prince title before marrying the future queen.
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Bill Would Help Retired Teachers Get SS Benefits
Charleston report states a bill would allow counties and school boards to rehire retired Teachers Retirement System members aged 63 or older as consultants tutors or advisers for a 12 month term at 16.67 per month. The aim is to extend Social Security benefits to those 65 plus who retired before the federal law expansion.
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GOP Meeting Sets Charleston Joint Session in March
An 8 A.M. joint meeting of the State Federation of Republican Women's Clubs and the Young Republican League of West Virginia will be held in Charleston on March 1916, it was announced here today.
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House Passes Bills to Set Up Business Development Group
Charleston report shows the West Virginia House, largely along party lines, approving a trio of Democratic Steering Committee bills creating a West Virginia Business Development Authority. The package includes a Business Development Authority Act and transfers of publicity duties, plus a bill to form a West Virginia Legislative Council for permanent research and drafting. Senate action follows as votes totaled 60-35 and 95-1 with limited GOP support. The Authority would include the governor and six appointees with state development expertise, plus a proposed industrial development fund backed by private investment. The only other major action was a liquor licensing tightening measure from 1935.
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Explosions Injure Five at Champion Paper Plant
A tank containing 125 gallons of caustic soda exploded at the Champion Paper and Fibre Co plant near Pasarena Texas injuring at least five. Fire was contained within about 45 minutes. Cause of the blast undetermined. The incident occurred along the Houston ship channel about 30 miles north of Texas City, recalled by a prior deadly Texas City disaster.
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State liquor stores to shed workers this Saturday
Fifteen State Liquor Commission employees across four counties will lose jobs Saturday evening with six cuts in Raleigh County, five in Fayette, and two in Wyoming and Summers. Names include Hollandsworth, Brubeck, Howard, ONeal, Bays, Madison, Berry, Gray, Craig, Twohig, Halsey, Hurley, Parry. Gov Underwood pledged to retain competent staff, signaling broader reductions aimed at Democratic personnel.
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Prince St
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Chic O'Neal
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Beckley Woman Virginia Peters Dies at 78 in Bluefield
Mrs. Virginia Hazel Peters, 78, Princeton aunt of Hobart Wood, died at Bluefield Sanitarium Thursday at 4 15 p m. Survived by three sisters Mrs Joe Wood and Mrs p E B Wood of MatArthur and Mrs Harry Burford Martens, plus two brothers Willard Farley Elliston and Thomas Farley Coal City. Funeral set for 2 30 p m Saturday at her residence, body to be moved there at 4 p m. Burial in Wood Yawn Cemetery Bluewell.
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Negro seamstress to stay in white neighborhood amid protests
Ethel Watkins, 30, a Black seamstress who moved Feb 1 into a white Detroit neighborhood, faced nightly demonstrations and vandalism including a shattered dining room window and a front door pane. Community leaders complain of slow action while police noted few arrests as hostility rose.
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