West Virginia Top News Story of 1967 Bridge Tragedy
West Virginia selects the Silver Bridge collapse as the decade’s top news story for 1967. The disaster at Point Pleasant killed several and left nearly fifty victims to be recovered from the Ohio River. The national and state response, investigations, and tributes frame the year’s events as leaders weigh the impact on public safety and policy.
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Robert M. Gornali
Charleston
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Kanauga
Ohio
UPI
Roy
Lenore
de Arch Moore
Congress
Dets
Wheeling
Iver Bicarsky
Kanawha County
Jemner- Roce
State Supreme Court
Six-Room House Destroyed By Fire in Tugdel
Fire swept a six room house here ten days ago destroying most of the furniture. The Muttens and Rhodell Fire Departments answered but could not save the home. Owner James McKenzie retrieved some items, with a spokesman noting the blaze began in an alley location and the origin remains under investigation.
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Tugdell
Muttens and
Rhodell
James McKenzie
Infant heart transplant drama raises concerns in New York
The infant transplant near Washkensky's operation and Kasperak’s case prompt Dr. Shumway and Dr. Harrison to caution against declaring success. The donor infant Kasperak entered Bellevue Hospital as Mrs. White from Santa Clara faced complications. Shumway noted the heart size and placement could affect outcomes as Kasperak and White’s cases unfold.
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SperaBon
New York City
Washkensky
Shanway
Kasperak
Ives
Shumway
Dews
Donald &. Harrison
Stanford
Shuutway
Cleary
Daroe
White
Santa Clasa
Kasprrak
East Palo Alto
Cleveland
Ohio
Ize
Kasperek
Tito
Johnson and Eshkol meet in San Antonio for peace talks
President Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol opened intensive discussions on Middle East peace in San Antonio after arriving at Randolph AFB. The leaders greeted by Texans emphasized securing peace with a focus on regional stability and wider U.S. assistance. Eshkol planned to depart for New York later, with talks expected to cover arms sales and Soviet influence in the region.
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San Antonio
Tex
WPI
Johnson
Lew Tishkol
Israel
Shalom
Eshkol
Steppe
Earby Randolph Afb
Shatom
Jatson Ranch
Eshikel
Miriam
New York
Middle East
Esewhere
Buthere
U.S
Jane
Washington
Congress
Weather update and ski season outlook near Bald Kool slopes
Snow persisted with four to five inches forecast, but only about three tenths inch fell. Bald Kool slopes reported six inches packed snow and four inches powder, open 7 pm to 9 pm with around 75 skiers from nearby towns and Concord College. State Road Commission cleared county highways. 16 crews worked to curb drifts. Temperatures dipped statewide. Charleston set a January record low of minus four, with lower highs and a brief warming trend expected tonight into Tuesday. The cold weather claimed a life as Mrs. Marnic Kisoy, 79, was found in snow near her home after missing Friday night, believed to be exposure.
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Weather Bureau
Army
Paul Sanna
Sanday
Charleston
Frontington
Bluefield
Princeton
Concord College
State Road Commission
SHC
Robert Sweeney
Tams Mountain
Flat Toy
Richmond
Grandview
Morgantown
Elkins
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Atuntington
Charlon
Capital
Missouri
Mar
Nic Kisoy
Sintg
Wis
Eight Die In Headon Crash In Virginia
Eight people die in a wreck on a Virginia highway near Way and Milam in Harrisonburg and Rockingham counties. Witnesses say one car crossed into the opposite lane on a wet slick road as sleet and rain had been spread to prevent icing. Including Wilson 33 of Alexandria his wife Marjorie Louise Paul 98 of Broadway Virginia 84 and their daughter Charhon Paul and Wilson Zirk were brothers who had visited their parents. A 13 year old Batsy Zirks daughter of Mr and Mrs Zirk was critically injured along with Roy Len Kiser the other driver. Passengers in the second car killed were Mary Stiees Kiser 26 Juanita Orebaigh Wise 7 and Noland Hirkholder 49 all of Murrayown.
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Siddenly
T Menarthbotiul Lane
Tigadon
Yeight Parsons
Wilson
Alexandria
Marjovie Louise
Paul
Broadway
Virginia
Gharon
Batsy
Dauhter
Psyote Zirks
Roy Len Kiser
Mary Stiees Kiser
Juanita Orebaigh Wise
Noland Hirkholder
Ell
Murrivonfurs
Giger
Tone Rewel
Tut
Shew
Bombing Pause May Pave Way To Wider War
Washington sources report lawmakers and scholars urging a temporary halt to bombing in Vietnam to test Hanoi’s willingness to negotiate. Bundy cautions such a pause could backfire, risking a broader war, while McCarthy Percy Galbraith and others press for talks to prevent escalation.
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Washington
UPL
Vietnam
Juliey
Magene J. McCarthy
D-Ming
Charles H. Percy
Bill
Harvard
Jon Kenneth Galbraith
Americanz For Democratic Action
ADA
Willian P. Bundy
Tanot
Ilung
Bendy
South Vietnam
Bundy
New York
Wnhc-Tv
Luv McCarthy
Madai
Suh
North Vietnam
Minnesota Democrat
Johnson
Raldy
McCarty
ABC
Percy Sais
Hanoi
Tolung
U.S
NBC
Galbraith
Busdy
United States
Wind
Ube Viet Cong
Romine
Hilo
Manoi
Fee Fieie
Sherry Moore funeral services set at First Methodist Church
Sherry Darlene Moore, born May 12, 1956 in Berkeley, dies after eight months illness. Funeral planned at First Methodist Church in Beokley with Rev Edward J. Danshaw in charge. Burial at Hope Mortuary. pallbearers named. Survived by father Clarence Moore, mother Joyce Mage, and brothers Charonee Exava and others.
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Sherry Moore
Sherry Darlene Moore
Datestown
Road
Edward J. Uanshaw
Bathal
Blow Hadge
Pallbourers
Sal Hareris
Veto Rivas
Tom Keller
Mur
Lay Keller
Jim Stevens
Ambrose
Sheeter
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Berkley
Clarenee
Edward Moore
Cabell Hemus
Joyce
Iless Mage
Johnstown Road
Charonee Exava I
Hiewendigs School
Shell
Methodist
Kchurety
Beokley
Melvin Arthur final rites set for Lanark area
Melvin Walter Arthur 61 of Lanark will be laid to rest Tuesday at 2 pm at Tabernacle Church Lamirk with Rev Lewis Meadows officiating. Burial follows at Stanaford Cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Reeves Gilbert Flow Maunt ery and others. He died Saturday at a local hospital after a long illness. A retired coal miner, he was married to Carlita Devi Arthur and survived by three sons Roland Jane and James, a daughter Mary, a brother Carmen, sisters and six grandchildren.
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Melvin Walter Arthur
Tanark
Pam
Tabernacle Church
Pan
UMWA
Sim
Laura Woalwits
Lanark
Samuel Arthur
Carlita Devi Artur
Day of
Stanaford
Roland
Janes
Lef Lanark
Miss
Mary Frouwes Arthur
Carmen Arthur
Afrs
Matthew Boiser
Detrnit
Irene Skeen
Tad
Darrell Green
Charleston
Willie Welch
Lanavit
Mes
Clenses Hanks
Wille Dales
Long Acre
Annie Ricketts Bunn obituary illness ends in hospital
Mrs Annie Ricketts Bunn 77 of Fireco died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 4 pm at Pikeco Methodist Church with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home will handle arrangements. She was born January 20, 1890 in Tennessee, daughter of the late William and Rachel Skiles Burmgardner. Survivors include her husband William John Ricketts and multiple children, sisters and grandchildren.
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Bunn
Alps
Annie W. Mickells
Fireco
Pikeco Methodise
Blue Rides Memorial Gardens
Naechurehue
Carviers
Rose and Quesenbarry Funeral
Fueral
Bark
Tennessee
Willian
Rachael Skiles Burmgardner
Fiveco Methamist Church
Wiliam John Tricketts
Ceril
Ricketts
Niten
Marshall William Ricketts
Fiveco
William H. Clayton
Forest Hill
Bentley
Seco
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Morgan in Fannack
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Morgan 67 of Fannack will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at her home with Reverends Junior Morgan and Ed Beverly officiating. Burial in Morgan Cemetery on Ian Creel Mes. She died May 8 in Welch hospital after 19 40 hours of illness in McDowell County. Survived by husband Alex Morgan and numerous children, siblings, and grandchildren. The service and pallbearers will be at Robertson and Poglesong Fisteral Tome in Pinegatte today.
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Gertrude Morgan
Fannack
Junior Morgan
Ed Beverly
Morgan Cemetery
Ian Creel
Morgan
Torn
McDowell County
Robert
Alice Fae Lambert
Baileysville
Wyening County
Alex Morgan
Raymard
Fairfax
Roh
Stafford
Evry
Sldxandria
Willie
Herbert
Fanrock
Oley
Brenton
Gladys Fox
Tineville
Petrl Rose
Marianna
Mimtie Williams
Annalee Kobard
Pall
Panrock
Bill
Frank
Tain Branch
Charlie Lambert
Bis
Jinny
Carvie Morgan
Canie Colling
Cashvoot
Ollie Reene
Raderfield
Robertson and Poglesong Fisteral
Pinegatte
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Adkins Funeral Held for Ramon L Adkins in Fayetteville
Ramon L Adkins 31 of Payetteville dies. Funeral at Fayetteville Baptist Church with Reid Sneed in charge. Burial at Huse Meaning Park. Survivors include wife Wilda. son Rohnert P Adkins. daughter Leah Evgenia Bunny Adkins. brothers Leonard N Robort and Charlie. sisters Mrs H McGraw and Mrs William Morris. He headed the Traffic Department at Union Carbine Metals Corp. in Alloy. World War II veteran. Body moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home to church. Friends may call after 4 pm Tuesday.
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Ramon L. Adkins
Payetteville
Fayetteville
Reid Sneed
Buriat
Huse
Actial
Ila Milton
Olly
Union Carbiie Metals Corp
Alloy
Adkins
Fayettevile Baptist Charen
Hawks Nest
Funeral held for Fred Rankin Huoeen Becket
Fred Rankin Huoeen of Beckwith dies at 68 in Harn Dee County North Carolina after illness. He was a retired coal miner and farmer and a member of Locust Trace Baptist Church at Beckwith. Survived by daughter Mary Alice Toler of Detroit Michigan and one grandchild. Body at Dard Jedlevi Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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Reckwith
Jin An Gak Til
Hain Dee
Sasson County
N. C
Vouk
da Ravikin
Loctst Trvave
Baptist Cinch
Beckwith
Mary Alice
Toler
Detnail, Mich
Aid Sik Geedlegvarul
Theody
Dard Jedevi Funeral Home
II Payetteville
RNS
Liberal Slav Cardinal Appoints Liberal Vatican Leader
Vatican City announces Pope Paul VI accepted Cardinal Ottaviani’s resignation as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and named Cardinal Franjo Seper of Zagreb, Yugoslavia, to lead the body. Seper, a noted liberal ecumenist, replaces the aging Ottaviani, signaling a shift toward reform within the powerful congregation.
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UPI
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Alteedo
Ottaviani
Congregation For the Doctrine of the Fair
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Soper
Vatican
Talay
Liberatisn
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Acton
Retiu
Ollavia
Aed
Thay
Trastal
Seper
Poyie Paul
Zagreb
Miss Christine Mays Dies After Long Illness
Miss Christine Mays 24 of 148 Mulberry Street died at 8 a.m. in Harrisburg after a long illness. She was the daughter of Krew and Izola Mays of Cincinnati and a member of Contract Street Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers Nicholas and Patrick of Cincinnati, one sister Rirs Heaven, Cincinnati, a grandmother Mrs Maggie Segrets Heckley, and a maternal grandmother Mrs Nannie Mays Cincinnati. The body lies at Ribehia and Johnson Funeral Parlor pending funeral arrangements.
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Christine Mays
Christine M. Mays
Mulberry St
Aim
Hayn Io
Harrisburg
Krew
Izola Mays
Milberry St
Comtrak Street Baptist
Cimei
Nicholas An
Patrick
Hottie
Rirs. Heven
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nannie Mays
Maggie Segrets
Heckley
Ribehia and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Pends
Ternal
Byrd calls for crackdown on troublemakers in nation
United Press International reports Senator Byrd urged a wide crackdown on troublemakers amid protests. He criticized Supreme Court liberals, favored reappointing judges, and urged strong police action to preserve government functioning. He attacked civil rights activists and defended school integration as long as it is voluntary.
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United Press International
Sei
Byral
Dow
Supreme Court
Uise
Washington
Wy Humington
Charlestan
Povernment
Hit
United States
Byrd
U. S
Suepreme
Imal” Beyea
High Court
Senate
Byrn
Republican Files In 3rd District Race
CILAALESTON Abey Sen Neal A Kinsolving He Kanawha today became the first Republican to file for Congress in the Third District prompted partly by Saturday's redistricting The incumbent Democrat Bop Kelim A Slack seeks renomination The reapportionment shifted a Democratic voting majority to the Third District with Roane Braxton and parts of Raleigh moved into the district Figures show 68824 Democrats and 56236 Republicans in the district Kinsolving a Charleston attorney serves his first term in the Senate and was the only Republican in the legislature who voted for the reapportionment plan
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Cilaaleston
Abey Sen
Neal A. Kinsolving
Kanawha
Bop
Kelim A. Slack
Raleigh
Republica
Braxton
Kinsulving
Charleston
Senate
Bowles Arrives In Phnom Penh For Cambodian Talks
UPI reports Bowles arrives in Phnom Penh to begin talks on spillover from the Vietnam War. Cambodian leaders and Prince Norodom Sihanouk are to meet as Bowles holds preliminary sessions with cabinet ministers ahead of formal discussions. The mission aims to ease border tensions and possible talks with Communist groups, with Bowles offering Phnom Penh as a potential meeting site if requested.
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Caraboiin
UPI
Chestny Bowlenday
Novodony Sihtanouk
Howley
U.S
Thdia
Judingsis
New Delhi
Cabincl Minsters
Bowles
Wats
Sthangule
Crnbodian
South Vietnam
Yiarsual
Hawai
North Vietnam
Amelia Loni
Space Mission Notes From Continued Story
Space coverage continues on page 1 noting Surveyor mission aims to locate landing sites and aid Apollo program planning. The article references the first six Surveyor spacecrafts and their practical goals for lunar exploration.
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