U S Shivers In Biting Cold Across The Nation
A midwinter Arctic invasion spread across two thirds of the United States. Subzero readings and near freezing conditions from Maine to New Mexico and Montana to Florida left the country in a severe cold spell. The death toll from exposure and weather-related incidents rose to at least 82, with fatalities scattered across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Virginia.
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West Virginia Sees Coldest Weather in Four Years
Frigid conditions gripped most of West Virginia with many readings below zero. Beckley and nearby towns recorded 14 to 16 below as temperatures dropped from early morning to dawn. Officials noted multiple deaths linked to the cold and gas fumes, burns, and heart issues from shoveling snow.
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West Virginia Weather Forecast With Cold Temps
Fair and cold tonight with lows from zero to 12 below. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness but not as cold in the afternoon. Five day outlook shows temperatures 12 to 15 degrees below normal in various regions, Friday slightly warmer then turning colder again into the weekend, with light snow likely Friday and about a quarter inch total by Saturday. Highs and lows noted for Beckley and Oak Hill, plus river and gauge readings, and a UPI report on extreme low and high temperatures across the country.
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Close Vote Seen On Rayburn Plan Vs Rules Group
Washington reporters note Speaker Sam Rayburn faces a tight House vote on his bid to modify the Rules Committee by adding three members to curb a conservative GOP Southern Democratic coalition. A UPI poll shows Rayburn with about 37 of 99 Southern Democrats, needing GOP support to reach a majority, while Kennedy appears to stay hands off per White House talks.
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Expansion Slated At Institute Plant
Goodrich-Gulf Chemicals will add a multi million dollar unit at its Institute synthetic rubber plant. The expansion, announced by the Cleveland headquarters, will create 100 to 200 jobs and start pilot production of cis polybutadiene by year end. Initial output is estimated at 20 million pounds annually.
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Navy pins radio fix on hijacked Santa Maria in Caribbean
UPI report from San Juan says four Navy patrol planes hunted the captive liner about 400 miles east of Guadeloupe and another fix placed the ship about 400 miles east of Barbados as search teams work from the Caribbean Sea Frontier base. Passengers sent messages to RCA in Chatham, Mass., boosting hopes the search area is narrowing. Weather hampered radar and sea conditions but is expected to improve. Two destroyers and six planes previously covered a vast area.
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Beckley’s four term mayor Albert Minter dies at 70
Albert King Minter, four term Beckley mayor known as a working mayor who kept streets and sewers in repair, died at 8:40 p.m. after a stroke in Beckley Hospital. He first led Beckley in 1938 and served until 1959, with cross party alliances and a reputation as the maverick mayor.
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Joost
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Eisenhower Relaxes Drives Car After 20 Years
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, age 70, drives a car for the first time in two decades on a private Georgia road, aims to learn to place his own calls, and chats with reporters as a relaxed retiree. Host W. Alton Jones fevers. both bag 10 quail in seven hours of hunting. A cold front brings rain, possibly more hunting at George Humphrey’s Thomasville estate. Khrushchev comments reflect cautious diplomacy and skepticism about peace feelers.
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Trial Opens In Maryland Kidnap Slayings Case
Melvin D Rees Jr. 32 goes on trial in Baltimore federal court on a two count indictment accusing him of kidnapping and murdering two of five people. The victims include Mrs Carroll Jackson 27 of Apple Grove Va and her daughter Susan Ann 5.
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Liquor by Drink Fight Predicted in West Virginia
In West Virginia the wets and drys fight is heating as a resolution to let voters decide on serving liquor by the drink moves toward the Senate. Temperance groups flood committees with petitions while a dramatic public hearing in the House chambers is anticipated if the measure advances. Sheriff Given fights a stalled economy stance and vows future action on the phone credit card issue.
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Bills To Help Pike Introduced In Legislature
West Virginia bills aim to ease Turnpike obligations by state taking over State Police patrol costs and routing state gasoline taxes to the 88 mile highway. Sen. Holden introduces both measures, House sponsor White backs the police bill. 36 House and 16 Senate bills filed. Other measures include relaxing dog training prohibitions and firearms during training season.
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Full Time GOP Chairman Urged in West Virginia
Clarksburg attorney Daniel L. Louchery urged the West Virginia GOP to appoint a full-time paid chairman as he plans to resign after debts from the 1960 campaign are cleared. He may stay on until a successor acceptable to all party groups is chosen, and he aims to settle about $15,000 in spring.
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West Virginia Crime Commission pins racketeering on state
West Virginia lawmakers face posturing over a personal income tax bill while the Crime Commission issues a scathing final report. It finds racketeering exists “on an alarming scale” and singles out Hazen H. Fair for allowing illegal gambling to flourish, criticizing past governors for failing to lead the fight. The report also backs changes to curb gambling and improve State Police operations, amid debate over Barron’s proposed 15 million dollar income tax measure.
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Woman Named White House Physician
Dr Jan et G Travell a silver haired lady doctor chosen White House physician the first woman to hold the post She will succeed Maj Gen Howard M Snyder Kennedy credits her with curing his back ailment and correcting leg length disparity She accompanied Kennedy on trips and has treated him and his family for six years
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Quotes from different places spark varied wit and doubt
STILLWATER A Lon don telephone operator misconnected with a home here says Blimey I’ve got me the wrong state. WASHINGTON Choreographer George Balanchine after tea with Jacqueline Kennedy calls her like a fairy queen hinting at a new inspiration. HOLLYWOOD Eleanor Powell announces a comeback while joking My 14 year old son Peter bets me I can do it. CHAPPAQUA Tommy Manville laments his ninth wife suing for 1 million and quips discouragement over the amount.
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Kennedy Holds First All Military Conference with Chiefs
President Kennedy convened his top advisers for an all-military session with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to draft policies for confronting the Soviet Union and the cold war. He also planned an economic briefing on the balance of payments and a live news conference at 6 p.m. EST, while considering adding historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. to the White House staff.
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Mrs Kennedy Aide to Ballet Figure Inspires View of White House
Helen Thomas reports Balanchine, famed New York City Ballet choreographer, tea at the Executive Mansion with Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy. He calls her a fairy queen and says the first lady’s art focus can inspire the country, noting her youth, charm, and broad cultural background.
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Raleigh Register Adds NEA Feature Service
The Raleigh Register debuts a modern NEA feature service with new bylines Faye Henle Bruce Biossat and Washington scene writer Peter Edson. Edson and Biossat win major journalism awards while Henle offers family finance guidance in Your Pocketbook starting today.
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