Grissom Young Vehicle Moved To Launch Pad
The Titan-2 rocket carrying Gemini astronauts Virgil Grissom and John W. Young was placed on its launch stand at Cape Kennedy in preparation for an April flight. The 4.2 hour mission will be America's first manned trip since Gordon Cooper circled the globe in 1963.
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Churchill's Last Journey Begins Today
London reports Churchill embarks on his final journey from Westminster Hall to a rural grave. His coffin will rest on a 10 foot catafalque draped in purple with the Union Jack and his Garter regalia. The Archbishop of Canterbury will lead prayers tonight and the public will file past the coffin. Saturday's procession to St Paul’s Cathedral marks the state funeral.
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Johnson expected to fly to Churchill funeral in London
The White House said President Johnson was rested from a severe cold and likely to leave Bethesda Naval Hospital to attend Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in London this Saturday. Doctors would veto the trip if concerns arise, but Johnson’s temperature had returned to normal and his antibiotics were reduced.
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Windy and Colder Weather Beckley Area
Cloudy and very windy this afternoon with southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, shifting northwest tonight and Wednesday to 15 to 25 mph. Colder tonight with showers changing to snow flurries. Highs in the low 30s, lows around 2. River and lake gauges show Greenbrier and Lake higher than normal, with a new gauge at Hinton. Today’s extremes include a high of 93 in Laredo and a low of 20 in Glasgow.
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West Virginia urged to pay travel agencies commissions
State Commerce Commissioner Collison urged WV to pay commissions to U S travel agencies for groups directed to state park accommodations. He said such payments would connect 2 000 agencies with lodge-seeking visitors and allow off season festivals. Also, Collison and Truman Gore were sworn in by Secretary of State Joe Burdett as first appointees of Gov. Smith. William E Slater, a 60 year old former radio host, died in New Rochelle New York. he was born in Parkersburg West Virginia.
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Eisenhower to attend Churchill funeral in London
President Eisenhower plans to travel to London on Wednesday for Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral, marking his third post presidency trip to Europe. Mrs. Eisenhower stays at Palm Desert home. A. L. Lynn named president of Island Creek Coal’s Island Creek Division. John A. McCone to brief Senate Foreign Relations Committee in closed session.
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Actors and stars in health, death, and flight feats
John Wayne praised Nat King Cole after Cole underwent lung removal surgery, while Jeanette MacDonald was laid to rest in Glendale beside Alan Ladd and Gracie Allen. Capt. William Spangler set an unofficial air speed record in a Delta Convair 880 flying from Los Angeles to Dallas in one hour, 56 minutes, 10 seconds.
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Duke of Windsor avoids Churchill funeral in New York
The Duke of Windsor will not attend Sir Winston Churchill's funeral, staying secluded at Waldorf Towers in New York while recovering from recent arterial surgery. A spokesman for former King Edward VIII confirmed he will keep to himself as the arrangements proceed.
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West Virginia Track to Host Biannual Sweepstakes
The plan calls for two yearly runs at a West Virginia track with a total prize pool of $400,000 to be distributed among holders of winning sweepstakes tickets.
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Two Ohio Teens Die in Stolen Car Crash
RIPLEY Ohio UPI Two Ohio teenagers were killed when a stolen car four out of control and side swiped a tractor trailer on U S 21 eight miles north of here The victims were Robert Britton 19 and Carolyn Sue Armistead 15 both of Marietta A pistol was found in Britton s pocket The car struck the truck driven by John Eckenrode 41 Nitro sending both vehicles down a 12 foot embankment Eckenrode was uninjured The 1965 highway fatality toll rose to 26 for the state.
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Bank Robbed of $104,000 on Verrazano bridge route
Three hooded gunmen robbed First National City Bank in Port Richmond, New York of 104000 in cash and checks. Police say the getaway car was stolen in Brooklyn and the robbers used the Verrazano Narrows Bridge route to cross the bay.
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Girl Burns Self in Viet Protest at Nha Trang Square
A 17 year old girl drenched her clothes with kerosene, lit a match, and died in flames in the public square of Nha Trang. She left a note calling the act a protest against the Vietnamese government. In Saigon, two bombs exploded.
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Voter March To Move To Dallas in Alabama Tense
United Press International reports a march on the Dallas County courthouse by hundreds led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as part of a mid winter voter registration drive in Selma Alabama. The piece notes broader unrest in Vietnam with Buddhist protests and self immolations amid anti government actions in Saigon and Nha Trang.
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Troopers Move Into Selma On Voter Drive Standby
Fifty highway patrolmen under Col Al Lingo arrived in Selma on standby duty at a local armory to handle any violence tied to a Negro voter registration drive.
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Voter drive clashes in city with 300 voting, 14,000 registering
In a tense scene opening day a segregationist slugged King and a 226-pound Negro woman struck Sheriff James Clark in line to register to vote. Clark, bound by a federal restraining order, was not hurt though his face reddened. Annie Lee Cooper, 54, was jailed on assault charges as tensions rise amid more than 220 Negroes involved in the ongoing process.
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Byrd Announces $2.1 Million Budget for Beckley VA Hospital
Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia announced that the fiscal 1966 federal budget allocates $2.1 million for the operation of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Beckley West Virginia. He expressed strong confidence the funds will be approved without issue.
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Acceptable To Both U S Russia Compromise May Settle UN Crisis
Diplomatic reports say a new formula acceptable to the United States and Russia could settle the United Nations financial crisis after eight weeks of deadlock over Russia 60 million debt and the U N insistence on applying charter provisions to suspend the Soviet vote. The plan drops Article 19 reference and hinges on a substantial Russian payment, with debate over the exact amount remaining unsettled. Leaders including Adlai E Stevenson weigh in as the General Assembly debates continue.
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State Supreme Court to review three Moundsville inmates
Charleston UPI reports the West Virginia Supreme Court will hear Feb 23 reviews for three Moundsville Penitentiary inmates seeking freedom. Twelve others were denied hearings. The granted inmates include Henry Cephas of Raleigh County serving life for rape, Daniel Wright of Hampshire County serving 1 to 10 years for entering, and Simon Whytsell of Calhoun County serving time for auto theft.
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Hampshire County
Simon Whytsell
Calhoun County
47 Viet Cong Killed In Battle Near Saigon
AP reported near Saigon 40 miles southwest government battalions defeated the 261st Viet Cong Battalion in a savage clash. One armored personnel carrier destroyed and a U.S. helicopter shot down. crew rescued. Military officers counted 47 Viet Cong killed and noted loss of a 57 mm recoilless rifle and a .30 caliber machine gun. An American adviser described Viet Cong bodies scattered.
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Treasury Chief Dillon to Resign from Johnson Cabinet
Washington UPI reports Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon confirmed plans to resign from President Johnson's administration soon. He did not specify a date or reason, but his departure would end a notable era in economic policy.
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Legislature To Decide On Fate Of Water Group
West Virginia Water Development Commission hangs by a thread in the Legislature as the House braces to abolish the body. The Senate approved bill faces quick passage in the House and awaits Gov. Hulett C. Smith’s signature. The measure aims to dissolve the commission once established to aid small communities in acquiring water companies, amid questions over a possible $40 million purchase of West Virginia Water Co. by bonds versus a lower valuation by the Public Service Commission.
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Del
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Meadow Bridge Hearing Ends Battle Over 1-64 Route
Opponents at Meadow Bridge contest the Beckley Piney Gorge proposal as the State Road Commission holds a hearing after a final 1-64 routing decision. Beckley leaders praise the Charleston Beckley White Sulphur Springs path but push for a turnpike corridor modification near Piney Gorge and Raleigh County Memorial Airport. The public process continues with speakers from Rainelle and others challenging the plan as proposed.
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Lady Bird Johnson To Pay Daily Hospital Charge
President and Mrs. Johnson are at Bethesda Naval Medical Center for illness. He is admitted as commander in chief and receives free military care, while Lady Bird Johnson, listed as a dependent, will be charged 1.75 dollars per day for her treatment.
Quinwood Girl Found Critically Wounded in Arlington Apartment
Brenda Sue Pennington a 19 year old native of Quinwood West Virginia was found by neighbors in her Arlington apartment with a deep head wound. She was wearing only a sweater and police said she had a fractured skull from a blunt instrument. A Christmas present TV set and other items were missing. Pennington worked as a key punch operator for an industrial firm after moving to Arlington six months ago.
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Iran Premier Mansur in Grave Condition After Shooting
Tehran Iran Premier Hassan Ali Mansur remains in grave condition after a would be assassin wounded him last week A medical bulletin notes specialists and three American doctors stayed at his bedside overnight doctors say his condition has reached the danger point with little hope for recovery Mansur 41 pro Western and was shot in the neck and stomach by a young religious fanatic government calls the attack non political setting maintains past reports of improvement were reversed
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Twin Falls State Park Land Acquisition Set
The Department of Natural Resources will begin land acquisitions at Twin Falls State Park in Wyoming County as part of a $24 million state parks program. Director Warden Lane announced after a Philadelphia meeting. other sites include Hawks Nest Pipe Stem and Canaan Valley as part of a joint federal state effort to boost recreational potential.
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