Congress Convenes Faces Liberal Conservative Clash
Washington reports the 87th Congress opened with Democratic control in both chambers as Kennedy era priorities loom. Senate leadership shifts bring Mike Mansfield to the helm while L B Johnson leaves the post. Kennedy will be sworn January 20. Debates over rule changes and filibusters signal early battles on civil rights schooling and social programs. Louise Green retired at 93, Nixon remains as presiding officer ahead of oath.
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Kennedy Names McCloy As Arms Policy Director
President elect John F. Kennedy names John J. McCloy to direct disarmament policy for his administration. McCloy, a Republican with prior service in Roosevelt and Truman cabinets, will head the United States Disarmament Commission.
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Kennedy’s five point priority legislation program
President elect John F Kennedy outlines a five point agenda for Congress. Education aid conducts federal grants for schools and teacher salaries. Housing seeks more federal funds for slum clearance and program liberalization. Minimum wage would rise to 1.25 with broader coverage, though resistance likely. Medical care aged would be funded via Social Security, potential House delay. Target areas would see new federal programs to combat chronic unemployment, expected quick approval in some.
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Opposition For Kennedy Measures Seen
The 87th Congress opens with plans to back Kennedy's anti-recession program but GOP leader Arends doubts full enactment. He flags a medical aid for the aged tied to Social Security and possible House delays. Democratic leaders say parts will pass in a satisfactory manner, while hearings may precede a showdown in 1962.
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New Year Traffic Toll Nears 340 in 78 Hour Weekend
United Press International reports that 1961 began with a grim highway death toll as motorists logged a 78 hour New Year weekend nearing 340 fatalities. California led states with 42 deaths. Texas 28. Illinois 20. Wisconsin 18. Indiana 17. New York 16. Ohio 13. and Florida Louisiana and Missouri 11 each. Alaska Hawaii Maine North Dakota New Hampshire and DC saw no fatalities.
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Snow disrupts Raleigh Hill traffic for short time
Snow flurries began early this morning and about an inch had fallen by noon on Raleigh Hill near Routes 19 to 21. State Road Commission cinder crews, six teams, were deployed before noon. Major impact was brief as roadways soon became passable and chains were advised. Weather officials expect ongoing snow flurries tonight.
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Cold Partly Cloudy with Snow Flurries in Mountains
Partly cloudy and cold forecast for the north mountains tonight and Wednesday with a few snow flurries. Low temperatures expected from 18 to 24 degrees.
State Registers Two Fatalities in New Year Weekend
West Virginia reports two highway deaths during a three day New Year weekend ending with 1960. John Runyon, 71, of Huntington, was struck December 31, raising the toll to 356, the lowest in six years. Tim Neal, 7, of Bickmore, was killed January 1 when hit by a car near his home. A first newborn of 1961, a boy weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces, arrived in Charleston as Betty Lou Taylor of Bickmore, wife of a miner, welcomed the child.
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Crash Program Lauded for West Virginia Roads
Burl A. Sawyers, West Virginia road commissioner designate, endorses Kennedy Task Force plans for a federal 75 25 cost split to fund a crash program of highway improvements. Projects include creeper lanes, safer curves, and roadside parks to aid jobless in southern West Virginia, aiming to attract new industry.
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Allies Oppose U S Action In Laos Crisis
Washington reports a grave Laos situation after Eisenhower huddles with aides while Britain and France push for political steps to end the crisis. Western leaders urge restraint and consider reviving the Geneva era control commission with military force only as a last resort.
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Pro Western Troops Gain in Laos Crisis
Pro Western forces reclaim the northeastern town of Xieng Khouang as fighting continues around the area. Khrushchev calls for an international Laos conference amid is seen criticizing the Eisenhower era and warning against U.S. actions in Cuba and Congo. A National Assembly vote of confidence supports Premier Boun Oum while rebels condemn any UN intervention as aggression.
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Locked In Room With Dead Mom Girl Critical After 6 Day Vigil
In New York a three year old girl Patricia McKiernan was found in a bedroom six days after her mother Jennie McKiernan locked the door with a chain. Patricia, starving and dehydrated, was rushed to Misericordia Hospital in critical condition. The mother, a widow with heart trouble, apparently died after laying down. The coroner cited self isolation and confinement as cause. Police began the investigation after the uncle could not reach her for two days.
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Frontiersman Glutz recalls scale of Depression
Sherwood Glutz compares present hard times with the Great Depression of the 1930s. He notes conditions then were so severe that people did not scratch matches on the soles of their shoes because it wore holes in socks.
Soviet planes aiding Lao Communists in new push toward Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Washington reports indicate outside Communist intervention in Laos is broader than thought with planes bearing Soviet markings delivering hundreds of tons of supplies to Laotian Communists. North Vietnamese reinforcements reportedly assist as forces move toward Luang Prabang and Vientiane, with fresh data on Soviet air involvement and numbers of North Vietnamese reinforcements.
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Five New Whites In Law School School Reopens Despite Death Threats
New Orleans schools William Frantz and McDonagh 19 reopened after a 10 day break. Five new white students enrolled at Frantz, while McDonagh 19 shows a white boycott continuing. Threats against SOS leader Mary Sand intensified with calls claiming her daughter would be killed unless she resigns. Federal and city authorities were alerted to the renewed intimidation.
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No Job Security for West Virginia Mines Chief Wilson
Political undercurrents in Beckley place Crawford L. Wilson, head of West Virginia Department of Mines, on a shaky path as Gov elect W. W. Barron prepares to take office. Democratic senators question confirming a Republican appointee amid UMWA divisions and protests from district leaders.
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Resignation sends Lane from Indians to Kansas City job
Frank Lane, vice president and GM of the Cleveland Indians, resigns to take a similar post with the Kansas City Athletics. A news conference later today will announce the contract details. The day's ticker shows broad gains as trading opens for 1961.
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Four Beckleyans Named Attaches for 55th Legislature
Raleigh County House of Delegates named four Beckleyans as legislative attaches for the 60 day 55th session opening in Charleston next Wednesday. Each delegate may appoint one aide. Mrs. W W Jackie Withrow selects Mrs. Paul Vennari secretary Lilly Berkley Porter picks Mrs James D Prince secretary Roy Lee Harmon Berkley names John Han
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West Virginia official backs jet strip at Kanawha Airport
HINTON UPI The executive director of the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission endorsed a Kennedy low in spirits areas committee report calling for a major expansion at Charleston Kanawha Airport to handle jet planes. C Steve Hanifin estimated costs at 15 to 20 million dollars and said the project would boost the state economically, put Charleston on the eastern air map, and attract industrial development. He noted Martinsburg already has a 7,500 foot runway but serves only the West Virginia Air National Guard, while a civil board decision is pending on Great Lakes Airlines extending service to Martinsburg.
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West Virginia urged crash program for jobs and food
A West Virginia subcommittee of the Kennedy committee calls for a crash program of small public works to employ the unemployed and for expanded surplus food aid. It recommends federal surplus trucks and storage, broader food lists, and extending hot lunch to small schools. Long-range goals include area redevelopment, new industry, and more highway and airport construction.
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