Kennedy urges higher taxes on heavy trucks to save highway program
President Kennedy asked Congress to cancel a gasoline tax cut and raise levies mainly on heavy trucks to rescue the federal highway program. He warned the 41,000 mile network would lag five years behind its 1972 target without about $900 million more annually and urged continued pay-as-you-go funding. He favored higher taxes on diesel fuel tires and rubber for retreading, while keeping the gasoline tax at four cents. He opposed borrowing or tolls and warned against stretching or cutting back the program. He also floated a possible federal billboard levy if states fail to curb placement.
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Cuba accuses U S of planned invasion by May
Fidel Castro's government accused the United States of preparing an invasion of Cuba by mid May. Foreign Minister Raul Roa said 5,000 mercenaries trained in Guatemala would be used and that a long term plan could involve OAS-backed intervention. Roa linked the claim to the shooting of Capt. Hector Salinas and warned of a direct military aid-seeded provisional government.
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Congo Accord Signed
ELISABETHVILLE The Congo UP I leaders of the central Congo Katanga and South Kasai signed a military treaty to meet the threat of the tyranny of Communism The accord was signed by Congolese Premier Joseph Ileo Katanga President Moise Tshombe and South Kasai leader Albert Kalonji A top Katanga spokesman said the three leaders conscious of the menace imposed on the territories of the former Belgian Congo by the tyranny of Communism had agreed and signed a common military accord A joint communique said the three regimes will maintain continuous military liaison among themselves and will make concerted military plans Strikes At UN The announcement said the pact was made necessary not only by the Communist menace but also by the proved uselessness of the United Nations A Katanga spokesman said this means Leopoldville has tacit if not officially independent Signing of the agreement marked a significant step in Congo affairs since independence was won from Belgium last July 1 observers here said They said the treaty could pave the way for further agreements between Leopoldville and Katanga and could spread into constitutional fields leading to formation of a solid front to combat supporters of slain leftist ex Premier Patrice Lumumba Face Lumumbist Threat Treo flew Monday night to Elisabethville for urgent talks with Tshombe and Kalonji in a desperate attempt to unify the warring factions in the Congo and meet the threat of Lumumbist troops Tshombe and Kalonji both have declared their provinces independent of the central Congo government Informed sources said pro Communist political boss of Kivu Province has been jailed in the same Stanleyville prison once occupied by Lumumba The sources added that the 300 Lumumba soldiers who occupied Luluabourg in Kasai Province last Friday have either been imprisoned by garrison troops or have
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Co. D Marks 25th Anniversary of State Police in Beckley
State Police Co. D celebrates 25 years since its 1936 founding by Col. P. D. Shingleton in Beckley to serve 11 southern counties. Capt. George H. Skeen led the new company, with historic quarters on Harper Road and later a 1941 move to new headquarters on the 1921 By-Pass. Current commander is Capt. N. C. Reger, with a lineage of past chiefs including H. R. Shields and C. L. Walker.
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Co. D
N. C. Reger
West Virginia
West Virginia Weather Outlook and River Conditions
Wet and cold tonight with snow flurries and a low near 30. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Beckley records highs around 65 and lows near 42, Oak Hill sees a 64 yesterday and 33 this morning with rivers muddy and falling as 16 gates remain open. New gauge reports 6 feet.
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Jobless Report Spurs JFK Bill Movement
Government data heighten pressure to pass Kennedy unemployment bill. House Rules expected to clear the measure for floor vote Wednesday, adding up to 1 billion in extended benefits for about 3.13 million claimants. Unemployment claims rise to a record 3,390,600 for the week ending Feb 11, with Wisconsin Virginia Maryland New York Missouri and Pennsylvania showing large increases.
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West Virginians Drink Spirit in Various Quantities
Sherwood Glutz humorously notes opposition to a local liquor resolution. He predicts West Virginians will continue to drink liquor by fruit jar, gallon, quart, or water bucket regardless of the measure.
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Shooting Victim Dies In Mullens
Donald Byrd 33 of Skin Fork dies after a Mullensville shooting at Wyoming General Hospital. Charley Green of Mullensville charged with murder. bond set at 10000, Green released after posting. Incident followed a dispute over Byrd threatening to shoot a door knob.
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Wyoming County
Robert M. Worrell
Pineville
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Hazel Stanley
Lelan Phillips
Phillips
Cost Of Living Drops In January
Washington reports consumer prices fell one tenth of a percent in January marking the first decline in a year. Lower costs for clothes cars and food drove the drop though the CPI stood at 127.4 percent of 1947-49 prices and 1.6 percent above a year earlier.
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Barry Advocates Break With Reds
Barry Goldwater urges the United States to withdraw recognition of Soviet Russia at a Williamsport press conference before a Junior Chamber of Commerce address. He argues nations maintaining peace through power never recognize their enemies and notes the U S would gain more knowledge about Russia by withdrawal.
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First robin sighting stirs thoughts of spring
A brief note suggests the first robin marks seasonal change and prompts curiosity about whether spring has arrived. The fragment hints at mental respite or reflection as warmer days approach.
Hotel Strikers Seek Intervention In WV Labor Dispute
Union officials asked the West Virginia Labor Commissioner to help settle the two week Beckley Hotel strike. A meeting today is not scheduled. Demands have been trimmed from medical coverage to wage increases for dishwashers and other staff. The taxicab driver firing issue was resolved after a meeting of taxi company owners and union officials, with the driver rehired.
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Reid P. Davis
District 50
United Mine Workers of America
Davis
Fred Box
House Divided Over Liquor Referendum Revival
The West Virginia House fights over liquor by the drink notes a Senate version defeated by two votes while House Joint Resolution No. 4 remains alive without amendments. Lawmakers threaten a special calendar vote as anger runs high and a major floor battle looms. A veteran member calls the House the maddest ever seen.
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Legislature Turns To Barron Agenda
West Virginia lawmakers shifted focus to final Gov. Barron program steps as Marshall College wins a name change and a liquor referendum fails in the House 65-35. The Senate planned quick passage, aiming for Wednesday action.
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Oscar Nominees For 1961 Picked
HOLLYWOOD UPI Veteran performers and a mix of Westerns and comedies but no musicals are in contention for the 33rd Academy Awards. Winners in actors, actresses, pictures and other categories will be announced and the golden statuettes awarded April 17 on the televised program. The Apartment leads nominations with 10, followed by The Alamo Pepe and Sons and Lovers with seven each. Spartacus Elmer Gantry The Facts of Life and Never on Sunday with five each. Actors nominated include Spencer Tracy and Jack Lemmon among others.
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Kennedy plan to crack Bamboo Curtain with press exchanges
Washington sources say the Kennedy administration is preparing a first step to ease tensions with Communist China by offering reciprocal visits for American and Chinese Communist newsmen with no political strings attached, coordinated by the State Department.
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How They Voted on Liquor By The Drink Vote
Delegates voting against the liquor by the drink resolution which failed by two votes in the House Monday included Democrats Anvil Bailey Belcher Bias Blankenship Brotherton Casey Creel Cruikshank Drewry England Floyd Garrett Ghiz Gore Hager Hill Kelley Lohr Mathey McCoy Mitchell Moyers Palmer Pastilong Rife Slonaker Swanigan and Walker. Republicans Ashley Davis of Doddridge Deem Holderby Liller and Ours.
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Deem
Holderby
Liller
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Race Tax Passed To Boost State Revenue
The House approved a pari mutuel racing tax increase from 5 to 6 percent and raised the state share on betting pool leftovers from 14 to 15 cents per dollar. The vote was 98 to 1, aiming to bring in about $1 million and help cover a $3.5 million funding gap alongside a $15 million income tax. The measure aligns with Barron’s plan to fund revenue needs.
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England Comes To Defense Of Local Delegate
Roy Lee Harmon notes political theater as the Senate delays the Marshall University bill while the House wrangles over a liquor referendum. Four House members switch to approval, but the referendum dies after a late reconsideration vote. Temperance lobbyists campaigned on the floor. Delegate J Paul England defends a Wyoming coor.
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Charleston
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Wyoming
Kennedy to hold first news conference in two weeks
President Kennedy will host his first news conference in two weeks at 10 a.m. eastern Wednesday. Secretary of State Rusk faced Senate questions over reports he favors reducing reliance on nuclear weapons in European defense. Tunisian President Bourguiba said new Algeria crisis developments would come soon after secret talks with de Gaulle. Ben Gurion failed to form a new Israeli government and asked Parliament for dissolution. Walter will not seek re election in 1962, stepping down as UNA C chairman. Cordiner resigned as N B A C chair to become GE president, following Paxton’s resignation amid antitrust concerns. Police and FBI questioned suspects in Edith Kiccorius slaying. a 5 year old dish washer remained at large. New thundershowers and federal aid flowed into the Deep South ahead of flood crests in Mississippi Alabama and Georgia. Agriculture.
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Googie) Kiccorius
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