Overhaul urged to stop featherbedding on railroads
President Kennedy’s commission urges drastic changes in railroad labor practices to curb featherbedding, modernize wages, and set working policies. It backs eliminating new firemen on diesels, retires workers by 65, and tightens hours, with wage reform to favor the least advantaged and a tribunal for unresolved changes.
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Stamp gum measured with beta rays in 0007 inch thickness
S-I- D E Washington UPI reports H J Holtzclaw director of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving testified that stamp glue thickness is now checked by beta ray gauge equipment to ensure a precise .0007 inch application. The memo notes some people lick too much gum, suggesting saliva moisture measurement, while the gum uses 64 parts dextrin to 36 parts water in 200 gallon vats per FDA approved ingredients.
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UPI
H. J. Holtzclaw
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
House Appropriations
Holtzclaw
Bureau
Food and Drug Administration
Rebels Agree To Complete Peace Treaty
The Algerian rebel government-in-exile in Tunis announced it has been authorized to complete peace talks with France. A cease-fire in the seven-and-a-half year conflict seemed likely by March 15 as de Gaulle prepared to meet his cabinet in Tunis. The communique did not confirm ratification by the rebel parliament. Talks likely to resume early next week for about a week before a cease-fire, semi public this time.
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Tunis
Charles de Gaulle
Quotes From United Press International
United Press International reports remarks by Rep Wayne Hays comparing CIA chief McCone to Allen Dulles as not telling much, but entertaining. Jean Louis on Jacqueline Kennedy hair wearing a wig in India. Phil J O Hara on Miss Universe removal from a City Council meeting. J Truman Bidwell on his tax evasion indictment saying the issue is between IRS and himself.
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Wayne Hays
D-Ohio
CIA
John A. McCone
Allen Dulles
Dulles
Washington
Jean Louis
Jacqueline Kennedy
India
Madame Kennedy
Tampa
Fla
Phil J. O’hara
Medicare plan usage by states under Kerr Mills act
Washington correspondent reports on Kerr Mills Medicare plans now in effect as Congress weighs health care for the aged. The Kerr Mills compromise expands coverage with state-set payment rates and federal shares ranging from 50 to 80 percent depending on state income levels. If universal adoption occurred costs would total about 650 million dollars annually.
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Aime J. Forand
D-R.j
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Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Alabama
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Wisconsin
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Bidwell Tax Indictment Shocks Wall Street
J Truman Bidwell chairman of the NYSE board of governors was indicted on income tax evasion charges alleging he evaded 55908 in taxes for 1956 57. The federal case follows scrutiny of a major tax probe against a prominent Wall Streeter. Bidwell resigned from his NYSE posts amid the inquiry.
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J. Truman Bidwell
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Internal Revenue Service
Stock Exchange
UPI
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Board of
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Wall
Highway scandal probes hit several states in federal program
United Press International reports a wave of investigations into the $41 billion federal highway program, with grand juries and legislatures in Florida New Mexico North Carolina Michigan Oklahoma and Indiana exposing land deals payoffs and misuse of funds. Rep Robert E Cook says present laws may be adequate but tighter enforcement could be needed. Florida investigations reveal payola and land speculation in Brevard County and mismanagement in rights of way. Contractors and road engineers faced suspensions and firings. eight contractors were barred from bidding and most engineers were later reinstated.
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United Press International
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New Mexico
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Indiana
Robert E. Cook
Ohio
House
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U. S. Bureau of Roads
Florida, A Legislative Interim Committee On
LeRoy Collins
Farris Bryant
Bryant
Legislative Committee
Road Board
Road Department
Brevard County
Cape Canaveral
U. S
Kennedy wraps up Paris talks on world tour
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy and his party depart Paris by plane for New York after discussions with Charles de Gaulle. He will report to President Kennedy on talks with world leaders in Asia and Europe.
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Europe
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Lewistown
West Virginia Awards 40000 Ad Contract to Agencies
The West Virginia Commerce Department awarded a 40000 advertising contract to Ketchum MacLeod and Grove Inc Pittsburgh and Altman Stoller Chalk of New York City. The firms will handle color and black and white ads for a three month campaign starting in April with placements in Business Week U S News Time Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
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Dam Would Have Averted Guyandotte Flood Damage
Senator Jennings Randolph says the U S Army Corps of Engineers backs a 60.5 million Justice Dam plan to shield Wyoming Logan Lincoln and Cabell counties from Guyandotte River floods. The proposal aims to carry protection above 1957 levels by six to seven feet in Logan and up to three feet in Logan from current rains. Congressional support grows for a Kanawha Fik watershed study in Charleston with expected federal funding this year.
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Washington
UPI
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wyoming County
Guyandotte River
Huntington
W. Va
Cincinnati
Ohio
Justice
Wyoming
Logan
Lincoln
Cabell
Randolph
John M. Slack Jr
Charleston, W. Va
Steer By Stars Flight Feasible for Moon Mission
Lt Col John H. Glenn Jr and Cmdr Alan B. Shepard testified before the Senate Space Committee that ancient star navigation is feasible for spaceflight to the moon. Glenn showed a fix can be taken from stars even in daylight during his triple Earth orbit, prompting plans to use star navigation on the journey to the moon.
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UPS
John H. Glenn Jr
Moon
Cmdr
Alan B. Shepard
Senate Space Committee
Glenn
Earth
Shepard
Virgil T
Gus) Grissom
Senate
U.S
January Living Cost Unchanged By Clothing and Groceries
Washington reports that January living costs held steady as lower clothing prices offset higher grocery costs. The consumer price index rose seven tenths of one percent for the year ending mid January, the smallest rise in six years. Poultry, fresh vegetables and meats increased. women's and girls' clothing, some fruits, used cars and household textiles fell. Commissioner Ewang Clague cautioned no major rise is expected soon, though meat prices may creep up in spring.
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UPI
Labor Department
Ewang Clague
Commissioner of
Labor Statistics
Discoverer No. 38 Put In Polar Orbit
The Air Force launched Discoverer satellite No. 38 from Vanderberg AFB California using a Thor Agena B rocket at 2 39 p m EST. The 300 pound capsule carries instruments for future manned space flights and national defense with a recovery attempt planned in one to four days via snare planes after possible North Pole ejection.
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State Coal Production Off 8.7 Million Tons
West Virginia mines produced 1114 million tons in 1961, down 8.7 million from 1960, with December output at 15.4 million tons. Fatalities fell to 84 for the year. Logan County led production with over 14 million tons. McDowell, Wyoming also high. County-by-county totals include Marion, Kanawha, Raleigh, Harrison, Monongalia, Barbour, Preston, Marshall, Ohio, Upshur, and Randolph.
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UPI
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McDowell County
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Marion
Kanawha
Raleigh
Harrison
Monongalia
Barbour
Preston
Marshall
Ohio
Upshur
Randolph
Flood Threat Diminishing Across West Virginia and Kentucky
Torrential rains eased in southwestern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky with only light precip expected. Guyandotte River at Logan and Tug River at Williamson rose slightly above flood stage but were receding, while about 2,000 residents evacuated around Verdunville, Henlawson, Stallings, and Mount Gay. Red Cross set disaster HQ in a Logan theater as Gov. Barron dispatched Army Reserve units. road closures linger on U S 52, U S 60, and U S 21.
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Huntington
Mingo County
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Charleston
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State To Get National Plug For West Virginia Tourism
Gov Barron announced eight five minute McNeill Breakfast Club segments will air April to June to promote West Virginia tourist facilities. Don McNeills program reaches WTCS Fairmont WTAP Parkersburg WHAR Clarksburg and WKWK Wheeling with about 1.543 million daily listeners and will feature one minute ads and integrated mentions of the state. The Commerce Department cited coast to coast reach and cost efficiency as reasons to use the nationally known broadcaster.
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Breakfast Club
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Fairmont
WTAP
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WHAR
Clarksburg
WKWK
Wheeling
Commerce Department
McNeil
Little Liz 228 Shaky highways as drivers lash out
A reminiscence recalls safer roads when motorists waved buggy whips and exchanged warnings rather than reckless stunts.
Raleigh Classes Resumed After High Water
Classes resumed at Clear Fork and Marsh Fork High Schools and Montreal Stantoney Elementary after a day off due to high water. Students faced bus routes crossing streams as they returned, with principal H U Knapp Jr noting many will need to cross streams to reach buses.
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Marsh Fork
Montreal-Stickney
H, Ul.knapp Jr
Pike Rules Relaxed For Stranded Patient
Sei bert Warren Jr. became a Beckley Memorial Hospital patient after emergency measures during a flood day. West Virginia Turnpike granted special permission for an ambulance to bypass rules to reach him, with Tyree Funeral Home transporting Warren and many men carrying him from his home to the waiting vehicle. He is to undergo surgery.
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Beckley Memorial Hospital
Mother Nature
Long Branch
West Virginia Turnpike
Tyree
Warren
Mossy
Beckley
School dismissals and slides disrupt Marsh Fork area routes
About 85 absentees were listed from 388 students before classes started. Several slides were reported along Colcord area roads. Marsh Fork High dismissed after water flooded a basement and heat was cut off. State Road Commission crews cleaned slides along Route 6 toward Whitesville.
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State Road Commission
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West Virginia Weather Outlook and Local Readings
Cloudy with rain or drizzle and colder today. Snow flurries expected tonight and Thursday with lows in the 20s. Five day forecast shows temperatures from the mid 40s to mid 50s and a general drift toward more precipitation by Sunday. River conditions muddy and Lake levels near normal, with several gauges reporting above normal measurements. Local towns Beckley and Greenbrier show typical readings and new gauge figures.
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Beckley
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