Fire destroys three dozen businesses and homes in Grantsville
A nighttime blaze in Grantsville, Calhoun County, destroyed six buildings housing businesses and four homes, with unofficial damages around 1 million dollars. Firefighters from seven communities battled subfreezing conditions for about three and a half hours, starting in the basement of Hardman’s Restaurant on Main Street. No injuries were reported. Kagy Ward, adjacent owner, was first to alert and noted a restaurant employee near the basement prior to the fire.
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Calhoun County
Hardman’s Restaurant
Main Street
Kagy Ward
Reporter jailed for contempt over court story in Martinsville
Circuit Court Judge Lloyd Arnold jailed Intelligencer reporter Ralph Conley after finding him in contempt of court for a story about a woman filing suit against Paden City. Conley, 54, was sentenced to five days in jail and fined $10, stating from his cell that this is freedom.
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New Martinsville
Ralph Conley
Lloyd Arnold
Intelligencer
Paden City
Conley
Ce Yd
Page
Fresh U.S. Troops Land in Saigon Area Amid Cease Fire
Two new American formations arrived in Viet Nam as the United States boosts forces toward doubling its fighting strength. A 3 day Lunar New Year cease-fire was ordered by the U.S. commander, coinciding with a lull in air raids. At Vung Tau near Saigon, the 2nd Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division began landing, about 1,500 of its 4,000 men due by night with the remainder in two days.
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Saigon
UPI
Viet Nam
North
Vung Tau
25Th Infantry
U.S
William C. Westmoreland
V Tau
25Th Infantry Division
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
27Th
Korea
Chu Lai
da Nang
1St Marine Re
Okinawa
Westmoreland
Unanimous Approval Negro Takes Cabinet Oath
Robert C Weaver was sworn in as the nation s first Black cabinet member serving as secretary of housing and urban affairs in a White House ceremony. President Johnson highlighted his role in urban renewal and rebuilding cities as Weaver was unanimously confirmed by the Senate. Lincoln Gordon was named assistant secretary of state for inter american affairs.
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Washington
UPI
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Urban Affairs
Te House
Johnson
Peet
Weaver
al House
Senate
Robert C. Wood
Ooggy Institute of
Ooggy Institute of Was Sworn In, Con Wit Wesse
Bob Weaver
Lincoln Gordon
Gordon
Brazil
Jack Hoodea
Peace Corps
Viet Nam troop buildup expands to 360,000 by 1966 end
The United States accelerates forces in Viet Nam with 60 miles north of Da Nang adding 4,500 Marines and total U.S. troop strength expected to rise from 190,000 to about 360,000 by year end 1966. Westmoreland oversees landings as 2nd Brigade troops join in.
Administration Proposes Tax Hike in Senate Panel
A proposal to raise taxes, aimed at non life insurers, faces committee review. Governor oppose the measure, with lawmakers weighing amendments. The bill would require insurers to pay the state fire marshal an annual half of one cent of net direct premium receipts in addition to existing taxes.
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Smith
Senate
Howard Carson
Lloyd Jackson
D-Lincoln
Julius Singleton
Phil Graziana
Graziana
Election Seen In Bond Case
ATLANTA UPI Carl Sanders was expected to call for a special election today to fill the seat vacated when the Georgia House of Representatives refused to seat Julian Bond. Bond’s lawyers were to meet with Attorney General Arthur Bolton to discuss legal moves aimed at enabling the 26 year old civil rights case. The state contends exemptions totaling about 175000 under current law.
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Atlanta
UPI
Carl Sanders
Georgia House of Representatives
Julian Bond
Bond
Arthur Bolton
Four Bills Passed For House Oke
The Oklahoma House considered four bills at 2 p m including a measure to allow the governor to sell 20 million dollars in bonds next fiscal year under the Better Roads Amendment The Senate had earlier passed the first budget bill and was to advance the family planning measure The Finance and Judiciary Committees favored a bill with no amendment and recommended its passage The Senate sent a bill to the House for a 30 000 federal grant and the budget plan claimed no new taxes would be needed despite tax and revenue notes from liquor and interest earnings
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House
Senate
Finance and Judiciary Committees
Truge Gore
George Seibert
Gore
Ted
Will Define Terms Anti Gambling Law Introduced
Charleston lawmakers introduce anti gambling legislation defining professional gamblers and gaming devices. The bill outlines penalties and regulatory aims to curb gambling activity in the region. The measure, pending committee review, seeks clear definitions to enforce existing prohibitions.
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Charleston
Corporate Tax Bills Offered in West Virginia Legislature
Six bills were introduced in the West Virginia House and Senate proposing a seven percent corporate income tax. The measures mirror Kaufman’s 1963 plan to shift toward a gross sales tax, aiming to boost state revenue and curb perceived unfairness in business taxes. The bills face resistance from chambers, which previously opposed such shifts, and would redefine gambling and betting activities under state law.
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Charleston
UPI
House of Delegates
Senate
Kaufman
State
Chamber of Commerce
Earle L. Elmore
Howard W. Carson
C. Smith
Carson
Crash Victims Are Identified In Inflight Collision
MADRID API investigators combed the wreckage of a U S Strategic Air Command B52 bomber and a KC135 tanker after a collision during in flight refueling Monday. Seven airmen are named among the crew and survivors. The bomber crew includes Capt Charles Wendorf survivor Maj Larry Messinger survivor Ist Lt Michael Roony survivor Capt Ivan Buchanan survivor Ist Lt Steven Montanus dead Ist Lt George Resner dead Tech Sgt Ranald Snyder missing. The tanker crew lists Maj Emil Chapia dead Capt Paul Rao missing Lt Dae Simmons missing MSgt Lloyd Potolichno dead. Survivors bailed out before the crash near Cuevas de Almanzora and were rescued at sea by fishermen.
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Madrid
API
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Southeastern
Emil T. Chapia
Paul R
East
Dae E. Simmons
Lloyd Potolichno
Charles Wendorf
Larry G. Messinger
Michael Roony
Ivan Buchanan
Steven G. Montanus
George Resner
Ranald P. Snyder
Cuevas de Almanzora
Almeria
Cartagena
Mediterranean
Record of Federal Aid to Dependent Children caseload rise
Washington reports 4.393 million ADC recipients in 1.056 million families, up from five years ago. Program began 1935 to aid widows and orphans. critics say benefits for single mothers may encourage illegitimacy. federal share typically covers over half the cost.
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UPI
Labor Department
ADC
Welfare Administration
Mississippi
Minnesota
Mineral County Man Robert Rice Faces Trial for Trooper Slay
UPI reports Robert Rice, 45, of Mineral County is to undergo a physical examination after his counsel claimed prolonged incarceration worsened his health. Rice is charged in the November 1 shotgun slaying of Trooper R. B. Noecel at Rice’s home as authorities tried to arrest him on a weapons charge. Trial set for January 31.
Belgium Proposes Pact to Heal Gaullist Rift in Europe
Belgium offers a compromise to ease the split between France and the five Common Market members. Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak suggests France gain some access to the market and the executive body lose power, with West Germany Italy Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands watching closely as talks continue.
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Luxembourg
UPI
Belgium
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
Paul-Henri Spaak
A Gaulle
France
West Germany
Italy
Holland
Parker Fund Seeks Raise for New Carrier Stand
The Parker Fund lists a goal of 560 dollars to secure a new stand for a carrier, with an initial amount of 115 dollars and 12 cents already raised. The effort aims to support a crippled individual in establishing a independent venture.
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William Parker
Register
Katzenbach To Defend '65 Act
The Supreme Court heard U S Atty General Katzenbach defend the 1965 Rights Act against a suit by six Southern states. Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Virginia South Carolina joined the challenge while Massachusetts and New Jersey supported the law. Deputy A G E Freeman Leverett led the Southern argument.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
U.S
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Virginia
South Carolina
E. Freeman Leverett
Georgia
Katzenbach
Massachusetts
New Jersey
West Virginia backs government in Supreme Court brief
West Virginia joins with six Southern states and South Carolina in submitting a friend of the court brief to the U. S. Supreme Court. The states support the federal government in a case testing the unconditional nature of a voting measure, as Attorney General Donald Robertson announced after reviewing the petition.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia
U. S
Donald Robertson
South Carolina
Shriver Begins Full Time War on Poverty Director Role
Washington United Press International says Sargent Shriver assumed full time duties as the war on poverty director after Johnson announced his move from advisory posts. He defended the program against Republican criticisms, claiming the charges lack foundation and echo GOP arguments from two years ago.
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Washington
UPI
Sargent Shriver
War On Poverty
Johnson
Shriver
Sahiavate Sanam R Pov Am
Peace Corps Leadership Passed To Jack Vaughn
Washington United Press International reports Jack Hood Vaughn is to succeed Sargent Shriver as Peace Corps director. Vaughn, a former regional director for Latin America, later served as ambassador to Panama and is known for his earlier boxing career as Thomas Poe and the ring name Johnny.
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Peace Corps
Jack Vaughn
Washington
UPI
Jack Hood
Vaughn
Johnson
Sargent Shriver
Latin America
Panama
Thomas Poe
Johnny
Ice Skater Drowns at Lake in Huntington
Harvey D. Burke, 49, a metallurgist for International Nickel Co., drowned near a Huntington lake after breaking through ice. A passing motorist saw him fall through and multiple rescue attempts failed.
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Huntington
UPI
Harvey D. Burke
Teak Lee
Burke
International Nickel Co
U.S. To Uniform Over 3 Million
The report notes a government plan affecting more than 3 million people with a nationwide uniform policy proposed by federal authorities. Details remain terse, but officials indicate broad scope and potential administrative steps to implement the measure.
Railroad unions threaten nationwide strike on March 31
Washington unions warn of a general railroad strike set for March 31 unless yard locomotive jobs are protected. Leader cites ongoing disputes with railroad employers and seeks firm labor concessions amid stalled bargaining.
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Washington
UPI
GOP Attacks Home Policy in Viet Nam War Debate
Washington dispatch notes GOP critics press President Johnson on war costs and domestic cuts as leaders urge trimming spending to fund Viet Nam. National GOP chairman Bliss and lawmakers urge prioritizing home needs while seeking support for a new development bank to aid East Asia.
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Washington
UPI
Nam
Viet Nam
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
GOP
Ray C. Bliss
House
Ord
Es Democrats
Congress
American
Non Asian Participa Development Bank
East Asia
Construction Program Totals Five Million Dollars
Plans outline an immediate start on a five million dollar construction program including a new residence hall a community center library theater gym expansion and athletic fields expansion at the campus. The effort aims to add facilities and improve student and athletic spaces.
Weather Update Beckley Area Sees Midweek Cold Spell
Beckley and vicinity forecast to dip into mid twenties on Wednesday as temperatures fall. Reports note last 24 hours highs and lows, light NW winds, sunrise at 1 37 a m, river gauges show Greenbrier and Lake normal and clear with new Hinton gauge at 2.1 feet. Miami records a high while Roseau Mina logs a low of minus eighteen.
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Oeekin
Greenbrier
Hinton
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