Police Beat Hearing Slated In Slaying
A local hearing was scheduled for today following a fatal stabbing reportedly tied to an argument at a Vine Street and Springdale Avenue intersection. Nearby incidents include a two car wreck on Prince Street, arrests for assault and warrant actions, juvenile shoplifting cases, and several minor vehicle accidents with modest damages.
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Odeskaeto
Berry
Will Mutiler
Delmar Ty
Ray Dannell Jr
Sophia Wasleigh
James
Vic Fowlkes
Helen
Kip Lee Wold
Prince Street
Wreck
Bert
Studing
Vine Street
Springdale
Margie Bragk
Sprague
Menkte Tarcicu
Manitin Ave
Gene T. Titley
Glenn Ave
Ley
Huster Smith
Mahscott
Simdlay
Gamage
Harper Road
Lorena Wallace
Smith
William F. Davia
Beckley
Brunhlidabindaw
Iatfield
Prince
John Sheppard
Sprague Juries
Eight More Die On State Roads
United Press International reports at least seven people died in West Virginia highway crashes and a Wheeling man died from injuries a week later. Victims include Kenneth Maynard near Logan Min go County line, Charles Powell near Clarksburg, Joseph Stewart near Glenville, Jen0 Stafford in Wayne County, David Lawson near West Hamlin, and Orville Thornbur in Wheeling. Police charged Shelbie Parsons with involuntary homicide in Lawson’s death. several other deaths occurred in McDowell, Gilmer, and Wayne counties with no charges filed in some cases.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Wheeling
Kenneth Maynard
Logan-Mingo County
Svas
Logan
Charles J. Powell
Lost
Creek
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Weal Tilford
Joseph Stewart
Newherne
Gilmer County
We Va
Marrinville
Hinita
Jeno Stafford
Wayne
Lvakite
Wayne County
U. S
David Lawson
West Hamlin
West Hanlin
W. Va
Shelbie Pa Aons
Branchland
Lincoln County
Fannde W. Shrader
Newhall
McDowell County
War
McDowel Cutty
Orville Thornbur
Njuries
Warwood
Victor Mount
Gilbert Crock
Mingo County
Mental Hospital Fire Fatal To 21
A blaze at Shelton Wentil Hospital west of London killed 21 patients and wounded many more. Officials say 22 women over age 69 died and 34 were injured as staff evacuated about 100 to 720 patients. Firefighters at the scene within hours, with parts of the building collapsing and floors damaged. The cause remained undetermined as officials investigated.
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Sunawabury
Burin
Mirouri Wa
First Repos
Paliia
Tre Shelton Wentil Hospital
London
Iro
Firamen
Rool
Jolesot
Nia Women's Creck
Greman
Brenda Cos
Vietnam
Wir
Clr Mansl
Salgan
Johnson
Nixon
San Francisco Ends 52 Day Newspaper Strike
San Francisco ends its longest newspaper strike as 11 of 15 unions approve a three year contract extending to 1871. The agreement raises weekly pay by 10, 10, and 13 dollars over three years and includes no lockouts or union strikes during the term. Over 3,000 workers across the Morning Chronicle and Evening Examiner are affected as presses prepare to resume.
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San Francisco
UPS
Slivalon
Aml
Aldim
Guild Qwon
Joseph L. Auoto
Ist
Mailers
Los Angeles Herald
Examiner
Chronicle
Deaths And Funerals Involving Hess and Others
Obituary notes Walter Hess dies after long illness at his home. Amid multiple notices, Geraldine Treadway Carlson, 57, dies after heart attack. funeral set at Oak Hill and Bethel area churches. Samuel Monroe Hundley, 45, Fayetteville, funeral planned in Payetteville. world war veteran and electrician. Also mentions Guy Tarmett Doss, 76, Huntington, and Josephine Gore, 41, New Castle, Del, details of survivors and service times.
Beckenly area notes and questions from readers
The jumble column records inquiries about salaries of county officials and deputies, local legal matters, and local residents asking about taxes, medical figures, and the age of leap year birthdays. It includes a request for a mayor, instruments repairs, and reader complaints about hospital ER delays at Appalachian Hospital.
Mingo School Fuss Continues at Laurly Elementary
Williamson UPS reports Negro parents plan three requests to the Mingo County Board of Education over firing policies at Lurly Elementary. Most Black students’ parents keep children home amid fears of ongoing segregation. They seek certified teachers, desegregated faculties, and that Liberty remain a separate Brat school. local figures note staffing changes and leadership shifts at the county curriculum center.
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Williamson
UPS
Mingo County
Liberty
Wilkerson
Tiberty
Giberty
Nervy L. Joyce
Prinny
Okey Wood funeral services held in Fayetteville
Okey Bernard Wood 66 died Sunday at Oak WIL Hospital. Born May 45 1501 at Dempsey he was a son of Janis Caleb and Nannie Akers Wood. He was a retired painter and a member of Daggett Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons Lewis Henley of Lincoln Nebraska and David Oxy stationed with the Navy at Norfolk. half brother Elmer Towis Wood of Cleveland. three sisters Alma Nugent of Oak FMM Beenively Courtney and Lucy Wiss of Charleston. two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Wadd Payor Funeral Home Chapel Fayetteville with Rev Billy Reed Wickline in charge. Burial in Fuse Memorial Park Fayetteville.
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Walter
Tee Hess
Movin
Wim
Geraldine Treadway Carlson
Clifton Road
Betheldame
Huddy Mc Park
Oak Kinney
Burkal
Wedi
Key Mullins
Tnesday
Tyree
Hooi
Oak MN
James Casto
Kincaid
Ifigh Lawn Memorial Park
Oak Ifill
Carlson
June Hamilton
Treadway, Cald
John Treadway
Cool Vent Awning Co
Methodist Church
Okey
Bernard Wood
Fayetteville
Pon
Wadd- Payor Funeral Home
Billy
Reed Wickline
Fuse Memorial Park
Payetteville
Wood
Oak Wil Hospital
Dempsey
Janis Caleb
Nannie Akers Woo
Tro
Daggett, Chapel Methodist
Trmamund Woody
Lewis Henley
Lincoln
Neb
David Oksy
Navy
Norfolk
Dallas Woot
Beek- Avithao
Elmer Towis Wood
Cleveland
Ohio
Mia
Alma Nugent
Oak Fmm
Beenively Courtney
Lucy Wissenthales
Charleston
Tell
Delian Sherdon
Columbus
Bessie Snyder
Wayerne Ohio
Road bids set for Appalachian and Interstate upgrades
The State Road Commission announced bids will open March 28 for Appalachian Development, Interstate, and Highland Scenic Highway projects. Plans include I-77 work near Tupper's Creek north of Charleston and demolition of 268 structures under I-77 and I-4 contracts in Charleston. Appalachian routes add mileage in Wood and Ritchie Counties, with two key segments 2.18 and 4.35 miles in Bear Run to Deertvalk areas, and over three miles of Highland Scenic Highway to be built in Pocahontas County.
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Bear Run
Ritchie County
Bold Creekly
Wood County
Stillwell Creek
Deertvalk
Pocatontas
County
Vietnam War Continues Amid Rising Communist Offense
US spokesmen say 495000 American service members in Vietnam face a Communist push with 233000 in the field. North Vietnam reportedly has 200000 more ready to move south. Allied troops report 7200 guerrillas killed in a two day battle near Ta Hue and a major clash near Saigon as a second invasion threat looms over Tan Son Nhut.
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Vietnam
North Vetnam
Ta Hue
Ely
Palanes
Saigon
UPS
Nat Gibson
Cloture Debate Possibly Prolongs Civil Rights Legislation
The cloture vote on two major civil rights bills faces difficulties as leaders seek a two thirds threshold. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield indicates debate may continue after today’s vote, with possible action to set aside civil rights legislation if cloture fails. Mrs. Mary Epps, 73, of Den White, to have funeral at Study Grove Baptist Church with burial at Greenwood Memorial Park. body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor. Survivors include sisters Julia Taylor of Glen and Ola Wright of Rockingham.
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Sonmpromise
Este
Dirkson
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Sfont
Mansfield
Mary Epps
den White
Weenes
Study Grove Baptist Church
Telon White
N. & Lewis
Gilbert
Greenwood Bols Maorial Park
Mia
Julia Taylor
Glen
Ola Wright
Rockingham
James Oliver dies at 68 in Whitby home
James Oliver 68 of Whitby died at 10 50 am Sunday at his home after an illness. He was born February 13, 1900, in Madison. Survivors include his wife Fidel and son Joe Lewis Oliver of Brooklyn New York, a daughter Dorothy Oliver of Whitby, a brother Danny Oliver of Bishopfield, and a sister Mrs Carrie Goin of Galax Virginia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Wolfson Funeral Parlor.
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Josephin Gore
New Castle
Del
Charleston
Brooklyn
Lonnise Gore
Glen Jean
Florence Gore
Carol
Cleveland
Ohio
Loniile Jr
TaterasHpaat
Our Net
Press International
James T
Sargent
Nelson A. Rackefel- Goddard
the Shriver
Ler
Hlinois
Congress Cansis
Senatelyust
Everett
Ed Love
Salem
Als
Dirksen
Shriver
Oak Hill
Springfield
Democratic Party
Tyree Fur
Maddox
William
Bundy
Stile
Senate
McNamara
Adlai Serenson IL
NBC
Lindeau
New York
Jiacob K
Rockefeller
Pateo
Viet Vienam
Richard Mr. Nixon
Tion
Jolson
Fulbright
McNellara
Mulbrights
James Oliver
Whitby
Amy Sunday
Alinesa
Jerdton End Fila Oliver
Madison
Thawhtay
Fidel
Joe Lewis Oliver
Dorothy
Oliver
Whitbyion
Danny
Bhisfield
Carrie Goin
Galax
Ritchie and Wolfson Pentral Parlor
Fine February Weather Shifts Across U.S. States
Clear skies dominated most of the nation under high pressure as February temperatures varied. Reports from Topeka and Grand Island noted several inches of snow, while cities like Boston and New York saw chilly, partly cloudy to clear conditions. Weather ranges included 70s in Houston and 40s in New York with light precipitation in the Midwest and South.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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U.S
United Press International
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Mercury
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Raleigh
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Wash
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Salt Lake City
Georgia
Virginia
New Bern
N.C
Dinner mixup at Keele shocks guest Minogue
At Keele Railway Station a student reception confused Kenneth Minogue with Jean Thoravel. The Australian born Minogue faced an awkward evening as guests debated romance languages instead of politics. He waited in the wrong room while the Machiavellian Society was the apparent target.
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Keble
England
UPI
Kenneth’ Minogue
Minogue
Minstead
Dinno
Mader Languages Society
Miner
Keele
Jean Thoravel
Funds Approved for Rent Subsidy Project in Montgomery
The Federal Housing Administration approved rent supplement funds totaling $93,245 for a Montgomery project. Announced by Robert C. Byrd Jennings Randolph and Rep James Kee, the project is sponsored by Montgomery Presbyterian church.
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Washington 2
Federal Housing Administration
Montgormery
Sons
Robert C. Byrd
Jennings Randolph
James Kee
Jloulsomery Presbyterian Arch
Mrs Ella McGraw Dies in Bessemer Alabama Sunday
Mrs Ella McGraw of 419 Pat ton Ave Bessemer Ala died early Sunday. She is survived by a sister Mrs Roselta Williams of 100 Saunders Ave.
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Ella McGraw
Atly McGraw
Patton Ave
Bessemer, Als
Bessemer
Roselta Williams
Saunders Ave
Wrecked Plane Found Near Vientiane After Saturday Disaster
Officials confirmed a Royal Air Lao plane with 37 aboard disappeared Saturday. A wreckage was located near Vientiane and feared casualties rose as authorities reported one American aboard, James Vick of the John Deere Co.
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Davies
Royal Air Lao
Hat
Gaid
James Vick
John Deere Co
Canal Row May Cost Taxpayers Billions
iCanal, a 105 foot wide channel, blocks vessels at a tricky canal segment. Officials warn the stalemate could cost someone dearly, potentially taxpayers, and sparks talk of ending American control as observers note the route previously served by ships seeking to avoid a long voyage around Cape Horn.
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U.S
Theodore Roosevelt
Cape
Jfori
South America
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