Penny Pop Tax proposed for Marshall U in West Virginia
UPI reports lawmakers in Charleston consider a one penny per bottle increase to the existing penny pop tax to fund Marshall University and state medical, dental, and nursing facilities. A companion bill would authorize use of surplus funds for a new regional mental health center and zoning aids. A separate measure seeks to remove the state civil service director from at will status, requiring open competition and Civil Service Commission oversight for removal.
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Lyle A. Smith
D-Ca and
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D-Wayne
Lesage State Forest Tree Nursery
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Civil Service System
Barry Goldwater Rebuts Johnson Deficit Estimate
Barry Goldwater calls President Johnson's $1.8 billion deficit projection utterly ridiculous. The Republican standard bearer attacks the administration's fiscal forecast amid partisan tensions and growing budget debate.
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Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Etna eruption worries scientists in two day flare
A two day eruption of Mount Etna worried scientists as it began to fizz out. Soviet Premier Kosygin left New Delhi for Moscow via Kabul As sam. Secretary of State Rusk arrived in Bangkok for a conference with roving Ambassador Harriman, who was reported ill and fatigued from his around the world Viet Nam peace mission.
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Mount Etna
Alexei Kosygin
New Delhi
Moscow
Kabul
Assam
Dean Rask
Bangkok
Thailand
W. Averell Harriman
Quill Freed as TWU Leader Released After Strike
Michael Quill, vociferous TWU president, is released from Bellevue Hospital after the transit strike settlement. Eight other TWU leaders jailed at the outset are also freed under terms of the settlement. Warren to be honored at White House dinner January 26. Herbert Lundmark of Gladstone Michigan wins the sweepstakes grand prize a new Ford.
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Transport Workers Union
Bellevue Hospital
TWU
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New York Transit
Earl Warren
White House
Herbert Lundmark
Chevrolet
Gladstone
Mich
Ford
State Okehs Plans Big Capitol Area Redevelopment
CHARLESTON, Jan 28 UPI A long range plan for redeveloping a 17 block area around the state capitol won approval from the State Office Building Commission. Officials said bonds to finance the multi million dollar program would be retired from rentals as the project proceeds.
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Charleston
UPI
State Capitol
State Office Building Commission
Weather Snowy Tonight Beckley and Vicinity
Snow begins late tonight and continues tomorrow with a high of 33 today. Tonight's low around 25, Saturday temperatures in the low 30s. Airport conditions show a high 37 and low 24 in the past 24 hours. Gauge at Hinton 2.0 ft. Five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures in West Virginia with 0.5 to 1 inch of precipitation mainly Saturday and Wednesday.
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Beckley
Cloudy Lake
Hinton
Culver City
Calif
International Falls
Minn
West Virginia
Russia Accused of Helping LB Peddle Hoax
In Tokyo and Washington reports outline Soviet Communist leaders denying charges of aiding North Vietnam’s hoax claims. President Johnson’s aides discuss a meeting between Humphrey, Rusk, and Kosygin while Hanoi signals possible military pullback. The story notes officials’ cautious view on the Vietnam reduction and its implications.
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Russia
U.S. Viet Nam stance grows as bombing pause ends
UPI reports rising U S military pace in South Viet Nam with Johnson flagging deeper commitment and manpower now around 190000. Defense observers anticipate renewed bombing in the North while Pentagon figures compare current force levels to the Korean War era.
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UPI
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Viet Nam
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Two Killed in Kidnap Plot at Firestone Mansion
Beverly Hills police killed two men in a failed kidnapping attempt on Leonard Firestone, 58, part owner of the California Angels and Rams. The pair Bailey, 44, and Scalla Jr., 25, wore masks and pistols as they approached the mansion, triggering a rapid exchange with officers. Bailey died at the scene. Scalla died later in hospital. Suspects had lengthy arrest records. a maid and police officers observed the attempt.
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UPI
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Firestone
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Los Angeles Rams
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
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San Francisco
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George He Scalla Jr
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B. L. Cork
Jack Egger
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Scalla
Bailey
Sonaate
Cork
Los Oe
Woman shoots husband in family disturbance case
Mrs. F. Daniel Suttenfield, 45, released one bond after telling state police she shot her husband Dr. Suttenfield, a 57 year old retired physician, in an apparent family quarrel in Sheperdstown. He had moved from Romney six months ago and practiced near Bolivar.
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Sheperdstown
UPI
F. Daniel Suttenfield
Jefferson
Dr. Suttenfield
Romney
Bolivar
Four Mayer children die in New Castle house fire
In New Castle Pennsylvania a two story frame home fire killed four children of the Norman Mayer family and left 15 month old Timothy missing. Mother Elsie Mayer woke to flames at about 6 45 am and fled the blaze while neighbors aided in restraining her after she became hysterical. The deceased were Norman Jr age 8 Debora 6 Davie 5 and Judy 4.
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New Castle
UPI
Norman Mayer
Elsie Mayer
Nate
He'll Switch And Fight In Charleston Race
Ira R. Wright of Preston County, a 1964 Democratic House of Delegates member, announces plans to seek re election on the Republican ticket this year after being urged to run as a Democrat. Wright is a Republican who was asked to switch parties to run.
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Charleston
UPI
House of Delegates
Ira R. Wright
Preston County
Sawyers Muck File Details From Charleston Report
UPI reports list J P Muck from Hinton and Muck residing in Nitro Putnam County. The item notes Sawyer and Muck in district records with ties to Charleston.
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Charleston
UPI
Trict
J. P. Muck
Wyers
Hinton
Muck
Nitro
Putnam County
Weaver Named To Cabinet First Negro HUD Secretary
Washington United Press International reports Robert C. Weaver, 58, was set to become the nation’s first Black cabinet member as head of Housing and Urban Development. Johnson announced Weaver’s nomination at a news conference, with no Senate opposition seen. Weaver has led the Housing and Home Finance Agency since 1961 and would earn about 35 000 dollars annually as HUD secretary overseeing major housing and urban programs. The appointment aims to bolster urban development efforts in Johnson’s administration.
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Washington
UPI
Robert C. Weaver
Senate
Johnson
Weaver
HUD
Discrepancies Questioned House To Hear Gore On Budget
The West Virginia House approved a Republican motion to summon State Finance Director Truman E. Gore to explain possible discrepancies in the proposed budget. GOP floor leader George H. Seibert withdrew a demand for a Committee of the Whole hearing, after Democratic pressure. Gore and a BPW representative will present to the budget bill panel, as BPW’s $196.5 million 1966-67 plan and Gore’s $184.4 million differed on road funding and teacher pay earmarks.
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Thomas P. Fazio
Charleston
UPI
House of Delegates
Truman E. Gore
House
George H. Seibert
Ohio
Seibert
Gore
Board of Public Works
BPW
Transit Pact Clash Looms With Labor in Inflation Fight
President Johnson denounced proposed transit wage settlements as harmful to the national interest in a surprise news conference. The administration stance contrasts with New York Mayor John V. Lindsay who urged a different approach amid inflation concerns.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Mably
New York
John V. Lindsay
Harmon Named NR Dept Post in West Virginia
Roy Lee Harmon, 216 Sunrise Ave, was appointed as a special representative in the public relations division of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Deputy director Reece announced Harmon’s appointment with Shomon in Charleston. He will be based at the Beckley District office, 117 1/2 Heberan, and will handle special writing and research tasks.
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West Virginia
Rtment of Natural Resources
Roy Lee Harmon
Sunrise Ave
Harmon
Department
Reece
Shomon
Charleston
Beckley
Heberan
Car On Nose Wreck Mystery Tangles Police Probe
Police cannot match the car wreck with Harold R. Scott or Harold Scott of Ft Benning Ga The Bartered plate 4 J 10629 is linked to Harold Scott of Ft Benning while the license shows two Harold R Scott entries one a warrant officer at the base and another in Viet Nam The caller saw the car near the bridge but hometowns are unavailable The Register reports the date and location details are unclear
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Harold Scott
Ft. Benning
Harold R. Scott
Viet Nam
Prince Ae
Register
Leathernecks Sworn In Locally Beginning January
New policy lets men enlisting in the U S Marine Corps through the local Armed Forces Examination and En trance Station be sworn in here starting January 1. Previously recruits traveled to the main station in Paris for induction, but now direct shipping to the Navy is used to initiate many enlistees.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Armed Forces Examination and Entrance Station
AFEES
Charnes
Oneiaeyely
Paris
Navy
Podien Apa Yy
State Road Commission urges action on interstate routes
In a statement issued by Senator Randolph, the State Road Commission calls for obligations to advance interstate route 5. The release emphasizes funding and coordination to complete the corridor.
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Randolph
Gas system affiliates seek Senate OK to operate in multiple states
Three affiliates of the Columbia Gas System asked the Public Service Commission today for approval to form production and joint ventures to operate in several states under a single corporate umbrella. The request comes as regulators review interstate energy and utility expansion plans.
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UPI
Columbia Gas System
Public Service Today
Senate Toe
Een Gao
Joan
Tooperate
West Virginia GI earns three Purple Hearts in Viet Nam
Orval Gene Adkins, a 23 year old West Virginian, earns three Purple Hearts in a Viet Nam action with the 1st Infantry Division. While moving through a rubber plantation, his unit faced ambush and booby traps. Adkins was wounded twice by shrapnel and sniper fire, yet survived to receive medical care and continue fighting. He embodies the peril and perseverance of soldiers in the conflict.
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Y Tom Tiede Laikhe
Viet Nam
Washington
Pic
Orval
Gene Adkins
1St Infantry Division
Adkins
Award Presented By New York Newspaper Association
The UPI report states the award was presented on Thursday to Tom Tede from the Newspaper Association, with details fragmented in the source text. The event appears to reflect a recognition by a New York based press body.
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UPI
Fetstly Ward
Tom Tede
Assecia- Stet
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