Driest December on record and water shortage noted
Weather Bureau notes December as the driest on record alongside 1965 with only .57 inch of precipitation. Snowfall exceeds average since October with 22.2 inches by late October, while moisture fell in November and December. Beckley Water Co reports Glade Creek water at historic low, Grandview residents haul water, Beaver Volunteer Fire Department delivers 2,200 gallons to the Carper home to sustain farm needs.
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Fortys Seven Die as C123 Crashes Near An Khe Vietnam
UPI reports a C123 transport crashed near the Deong Mang Pass at An Khe, 230 miles north of Saigon, killing 47 American servicemen. Witnesses say the aircraft struck trees, rolled down a hillside, and burst into flames during a routine flight to a staging area amid marginal weather. Viet Cong mortars later attacked Da Nang airbase, wounding 11 Americans and 11 Vietnamese, with 21 rounds hitting Marine positions south of Marble Mountain.
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An Khe
1St Cavalry Hearters
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Los Angeles
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U.S. Navy
Young To Command Gemini 10 In 1966 Flight
Space Center Houston reports John Young will command Gemini 10 in a two to three day mission to orbit and possibly link with a satellite. Michael Collins will serve as copilot and may perform a spacewalk. The mission, America’s third manned flight of 1966, depends on prior Gemini 8 and 9 results.
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America
Space Agency
Neil Armstrong
Minimum Wage Approval Seen in West Virginia Legislature
Charleston dispatch reports the House likely to pass a 1 per hour minimum wage bill for a 48 hour week while the Senate moves three tax bills to fund general revenue. Amendments by Sen Brotherton on beer cigarette and liquor taxes faced opposition but could not derail revenue measures. The Senate also approves $20 million in bonds under the Better Roads Amendment despite a lone nay from Sen Carrigan.
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Charleston
UPS
House
Senate
General Revenue Fund
Sen
W. T. Brotherton
D-Kanawha
Brotherton
Hans McCourt
Webster
William Tempos
D - Han- McCourt
William Moreland
Morgantown
Ohio
Hulett C. Smith
John Carrigan
Marshall County
Supreme Court Review of Virginia Poll Tax Challenges
Washington report on the UPI account of the Supreme Court hearing on Virginia poll tax legality tying to broader federal action. Justice Department argues any voting conditioning tax is unconstitutional as it limits a fundamental right. References to 24th Amendment limits and actions against remaining state taxes in Virginia Alabama Mississippi and Texas.
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Washington
UPI
Virginia
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Justice Department
Department
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Atty
Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach
Weather Summary for Beckley Area and Beyond
Cloudy with light snow this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. High today near 30 with a low around 20. High Wednesday in the 20s. Airport records show 26 high and 15 low in the past 24 hours. River Greenbrier remains normal and clear and icy. Lake Greenbrier normal and clear at about 1.8 feet. Temperatures elsewhere show Beach, Florida at 72 and International Falls at 37.
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Fia
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Soviet autopsy on Newcomb Mott finds throat wound primary cause
UPI reports in Moscow that Soviet doctors, with two American observers, concluded a five inch throat laceration caused the death of Newcomb Mott but left questions about weapon type and whether he died by his own action as Russia claims. Embassy officials characterized the autopsy as thorough and complete while awaiting further evidence.
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UPI
USS
Newcomb Mott
Sheffield
Mass
James W. Bizzell
Bizzell
Mott
Kremlin
Informer Suspected in Charleston Nightclub Raids
Charleston police suspect an informer within the department leaking raid plans to club owners. Capt. George Nunley announced an investigation after a recent raid found an employee waiting to open doors, with no whisky or customers present, as police had anticipated further raids on nightclubs.
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Charleston
UPI
George Nunley
Nunley
$20 Million Fund Sought For State Institution Needs
Charleston source reports House Speaker H La ban White introduced a bill to create a $20 million revolving fund for capital improvements at state mental health and public institutions. Gov. Hu letting C Smith backs the plan. The Board of Public Works would issue up to $20 million in revenue bonds backed by existing institutional collections totaling about $1.6 million annually, with adjustments to protect general revenue.
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Charleston
UPI
H. Laban White
Hulett C. Smith
Board of Public Works
General Revenue Fund
Service District Foes Push Action On Capitol
Five county citizens groups urge Gov. Hulett Smith and Raleigh County lawmakers to repeal House Bill 959, passed March 13, 1965, which mandates public service district sewer systems. They cite fear, hardship, and lack of notice on rights and rates, calling for immediate action to halt the districts.
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Hulett Smith
Raleigh
West Virginia
West Virginia bill spurs citizen groups against rates
Local committee leaders protest House Bill 959, warning of compulsion by public contracts and urging immediate repeal. C M Elmore and several citizens chairs oppose NBPSD rate hikes and tapping fees, saying legislators misjudged bill impacts. Opposition centers on North Beckley Citizens Committee and calls for NBPSD chairman James Lilly's removal.
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West Virginia
State of
C. M. Elmore
Northern Citizens Committee
Jimmie R. Crawford
Shady Springs
Ronnie Thompson
O By
H. Rhodes
Crab “Gemaar Ae Arthur Citizens Committee
Ralph J. Wells
Bradley
North Beckley
NBPSD
James Lilly
Elmore
the Register Today
Johnson Urges Rural War On Poverty Expansion
President Johnson asked Congress to boost the rural war on poverty with a federally aided program pairing small cities and rural districts. He urged grants to plan and coordinate efforts, create development districts, and expand medical care to poor rural families, noting nearly half of the nation’s poor live in rural areas.
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UPI
Johnson
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Priest Speaks Against Birth Control Measure
West Virginia news reports a Catholic official opposing a Senate passed bill to permit county birth control clinics. Cann, a Wheeling diocese chancellor, warns of coercion risks while endorsing free choice, conscience protections for workers, and voluntary participation without penalties. He says clinics are not a cure-all but could buy time. He notes the program must ensure medical funding and avoid mandatory participation.
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Charleston
UPI
House Judiciary Committee
West
Wheeling
Cann
West Virginia
Beavers Little Vine Church Trustees Face Civil Suit
A civil action filed in the Circuit Clerk's office seeks to determine rightful trustees of the Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church at Beaver. Plaintiffs Carlos Lilly A E Cox and C C Smith as church trustees request the court restrain alleged “The Ten” from meetings and real estate authority while naming F G Calvert Dempsey Rakes Paul Cole Wade Waddell as defendants and asking the court to declare the plaintiffs the legal church trustees amid dispute over re baptism and reinstatement of a former member George Foley.
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Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church
Beaver
Carlos Lilly
A. E. Cox
C. C. Smith
Luther P. Miller
F. G. Calvert
Dempsey Rakes
Paul Cole
Wade Waddell
Essa
George Foley
Foley
Ed Manning
Imogene Eee Violet Rakes
Janet Waddell
Bonnie Cole
Georgia contests federal reach over bond expulsion case
ATLANTA UPI The state argued a federal court has no jurisdiction to override a legislature’s right to expel members in the Julian Bond seating dispute. A three judge panel heard the arguments with Bond’s attorney and state officials describing the issue as about constitutional rights and political dissent.
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UPI
Georgia
Julian Bondo
Georgia House
Pateps
Arthur Bolton
Bond
Griffin Bell
Suh Circuit Court of Appeals
Howard Moore
Pole
Viet Nam
Bolton
Legislators Hear Boys Staters In West Virginia
Gov Kerry B Jarrell of Pt Pleasant told a joint Legislature session that American Legion Boys State taught 350 youths from state high schools about economic governmental and social structures The camp's road map stressed dedication courage and service West Virginia leaders including Auditor Phillip Tissue Treasurer Pete Lilly and Supt John R Hoblitzell attended the briefing as Boys State officials
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Charleston
UPI
American Legion
Kerry B. Jarrell
Pt. Pleasant
Jarrell
West Virginia
Phillip Tissue
Mt. Hope
Pete Lilly
Beckley
John R. Hoblitzell
Parkersburg
Johnson proposes $569.75 per person for 1967
President Johnson's proposed budget for the new fiscal year 1967 estimates a per capita outlay of $569.75, based on a total appropriation divided by 198 million Americans. This compares with $507.89 in fiscal 1966 and $505.43 in 1965, with $517.65 in 1964 under Kennedy.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Britain Offers Rhodesia Out to Return to Rule
Britain prepared to press Rhodesia's Ian Smith to return Rhodesia to constitutional rule and drop independence claims. Prime Minister Harold Wilson would present terms to Parliament, after talks with Rhodesian officials led by Chief Justice Hugh Beadle. Heath urged dialogue with any Rhodesian faction returning to constitutional development.
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UPI
Ian Smith
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Hugh Beadle
Salisbury
Beadle
Humphrey Gibbs
Britain
Smith
Edward Heath
Commonwealth Correspondents Association
Heath
Rhodesia
Candidate An Issue Huntington Road Costing 51000
A UPI report notes Huntington University facing a cost question tied to a road project. The item cites a figure near 51000 and references a formal issue or dispute over funding and planning. Local officials weigh options and potential impacts on campus operations and surrounding traffic.
Noble Dies From Truck Crash Injuries
Jerry Lee Noble of Gassaway, 33, died from injuries after a truck he drove slid on an icy road and crashed Sunday near here. He died Monday as a result of the accident authorities reported.
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UPI
Jerry Lee Noble
Here
Noble
Plant To Expand At Beech Bottom Be Away From Wheeling
Wheeling Corrugating Co a unit of 4 announced a $1 million plant will be built at Beech Bottom in Brooke County expanding operations near Wheeling.
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Wheeling
UPI
Wheeling Corrigat Co
Beech Bottom
Brooke County
Beckley Snow Removal Policy Questions Stir Editor Furor
Editor asks Beckley officials about winter snow clearing and street maintenance. Dexter Avenue receives no cinders or plowing, while Fairview Avenue and Harper Road are serviced. Letters complain about lack of plow blades on city trucks, slow response to heavy snow, and tax funds cited for road care.
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Harper Road
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Dexter Ave
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Beckley
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