Blue Law Resumes Bombing Debate and West Virginia Sunday Sell Clash
UPI reports discuss renewed potential U S air attacks on North Vietnam amid White House uncertainty and congressional sentiments. Separate Charleston West Virginia coverage covers a Sunday Blue Law revival in the Legislature, with a resolution to allow reinstating the ban and related political maneuvering.
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Congressional
U.S
White House
Charleston
UPI
Del
Tommy Myles
D-Fayette
House Sends Minimum Wage Bill To Senate
The 30 day session mid way saw the House move a minimum wage bill toward the Senate while most bills were local or minor. The Senate faced similar pace with four bills at various stages as lawmakers debated licensing and funding measures.
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Senate
Medical Licensing Board
Board of Governors of
West Virginia University
Viet Ground War Report Amid Bombing Raids Near Saigon
American and allied ground forces report limited contact with communist troops in Viet Nam while B52 bombers hit a VC staging area near Tay Ninh and Saigon. A grenade attack near Tan Son Nhut Airport injures no one. assasination squad raids near Saigon kill hamlet chief. Air raids paused for over a month may resume. 414 combat sorties claimed with 35 VC killed and 340 buildings destroyed. Marines patrol west of Da Nang airbase with significant activity.
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UPS
Viet Nam
U.S
Cambodian
Tay Ninh
Sai
Tan Son Nhut
Assins Ags
Viet Gene
Chanh Thanh
Binh
Washington
John Tuesdayson
South Viet Nam
da Nang
Johnson seeks 2.3 billion for urban slum rebuilding program
President Johnson proposed a 2.3 billion urban renewal plan to rebuild entire slum neighborhoods in American cities. The demonstration cities program would unite housing and social efforts, potentially serving up to 100000 people, with incentives for communities that collaborate locally. He also called for a housing discrimination ban and new HUD initiatives to mesh social and physical improvements.
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UPI
Johnson
Newartment of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Congress
Newrtment
Big Dish Under Study For Green Bank
A $6.3 million outlay in FY 1966 is noted with a plan to spend $5.2 million at Green Bank and distribute the remainder to schools and individuals. Studies on new radio antennae are described as long range and not tied to immediate construction.
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Green
Byrd
NSF
Third Snowstorm Blankets Dixie States Wide
A severe winter system spread across the South and Midwest. Gale warnings issued along the Carolina coast while Florida saw cold rain. Sub-zero readings dipped as far south as Kansas, with bitter air chilling the Northern Plains.
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Jackson
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Hawa
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Carolina
Florida
Kansas
Snow Report and Weather Warnings for Beckley Area
The U S Weather Bureau at Raleigh County Airport reports two inches of new snow this morning, totaling ten inches on the ground with heavy snow warnings issued for this afternoon and tonight. Snow this afternoon may add over four more inches. highs near 27 and tonight’s low around 17. Thursday expected cloudy with light snow flurries and continued cold in the upper 20s. Airport conditions show a 29 degree high and 18 degree low in the past 24 hours. West Virginia Five Day forecast: colder with highs near 22 in the north, then moderating over the weekend and a third of an inch of precipitation expected after Sunday.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Raleigh County
Hinton
Fort Myers
Fila
Massena
N.Y
West Virginia
Fastest U.S. Jet Crashes In Test One Pilot Killed
In New Mexico a Lockheed test jet crashed during a high speed, high altitude test near Tucumcari. Pilot Zwayer died after parachuting from the craft. companion Weaver was injured. The aircraft, capable of speeds over 2000 mph, took off from Edwards AFB California.
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Lockheed
Mitchell
Weaver
Tucumceri
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California
Week-Long Honey Festival Promises Tourism Boost
Jaycees plan a week to promote area tourism with a honey festival. The event will start on the opening night of a drama and include forming an honorary Honey in the Rock Brigade inspired by regional figures and historic sites.
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Honey In the Rock Brigade
Coloal Queen
Constitution Revision Committee Proposed
Charleston UPI reports Del Dea Smith D Cabell introduced a resolution to form a committee to draft constitutional revision. The governor said the attorney will study the measure’s legality and the committee would be formed to study revision.
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UPI
del. Dea Smith
D-Cabell
Krebiozen Jury Weighs Mountain of Evidence
In Chicago a federal case against Ivy and three others centers on the drug Krebiozen. Prosecutors allege conspiracy mail fraud mislabeling and perjury in a battle against organized medicine. J Hoffman sent the case to jurors. Jurors deliberated several hours before resuming. Ivy defended his work citing conviction to stand by his beliefs.
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Fidence Game
Federal
Cat
Ivy
Datsus J. Hoffman
Arlington Burial Sparks Communist Protest Over Sacrilege Claim
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders protested the burial of a communist leader in Arlington saying the site honors American heroes and should not be used to promote Communist ideology. They asked Defense Secretary McNamara to intervene and urged living veterans to protest.
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Oe Veterans of
New York
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VFW
Helieden
U.S
Brooks
Arlington
John F. Kennedy
Thompson
United States
Stalin
Buses Behind Schedule Says Hancock Official
Local transit official asserts buses are all on schedule despite claims of delays. The remark follows reports of five to fifteen minute lags in Hancock route service. Riders and drivers cited missed pickups and uneven spacing during peak hours.
Exline Hearing Set Before State Supreme Court
Charleston reports that arguments in the case of Clay County Sheriff Arnold Exline will be heard by the State Supreme Court on March 1. Exline was ordered removed from office by the Clay Circuit Court on grounds he was a deputy or his son Randall. Exline contends he did not hold the title of deputy.
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Lovesick Python Pines at Raleigh Museum Cage
In Raleigh a 11 foot python named Ladie Ashe pines for Le George in a peculiar tale of affection. The lovesick snake nuzzles the cage and shows spasms after a dip in spirits. Sudie, a museum staffer, promises to care for him upon her return.
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UPI
Oedia
Ladie Ashe
Bank Bee
Bagas
Sudie
I-64 Route North of City Pressed On SRC
Preliminary plans consider I-64 veering east toward Shady District with SRC involvement. City officials and regional leaders including Beckley Mayor John and representatives from Beckley Manufacturing, N&W, Raleigh County School Superintendent, and local business leaders held discussions with SRC in an evening session.
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John Representatives
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Cao Baliver
Kley College
Raleigh County
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Raleigh Corn State Park
Honey In the Rock
Pitt Chancellor Dies in Pittsburgh at Home
Stanton Crawford, acting chancellor of the university, died at his home in Pittsburgh early today of a heart attack. He was named acting chancellor last June 18 by Edward H. Littlefield, who had been recovering from a heart ailment.
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Stanton Crawford
Inionessry of
Crawford
Edward H. Littlefield
Breathalyzer May Change Bill After Demonstration
A breathalyzer demonstration prompts the Legislature to consider substituting breath tests for blood tests in DUI laws. Del. Nedison favors the stronger blood test but warns support for breath tests if needed. Marietta police dem onstrated the device, showing tests with subjects who had varying alcohol intake.
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Charleston
UPI
Del
Nedison
Marion
Colleges Press For Higher Education Funding In Legislature
State officials and college presidents urged lawmakers for more money to support new buildings and maintenance across West Virginia campuses including State, W V Tech, Fairmont, Glenville, West Liberty, Bluefield and Shepherd. Rex Department of Education member noted budget aims. officials said no college would close without increases. Personal service costs were discussed to maintain staffing and student teacher ratios, with a proposal of a $1.3 million increase and $125,000 for educational television at West V and Marshall Universities.
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Tom Poweh
State
W. Va. Tech
Fairman Glenville
West Liberty
Bluefield
Shepherd
Rex
Board of Public Works
Smith
Basel
West V. and Marshall
Appeal Planned On Tax Ruling In Charleston
State Tax Commissioner Thomas Battle will appeal a Supreme Court ruling that struck down parts of the transition privilege tax. The court granted SSCGag Hine execution Tuesday to appeal.
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UPI
Thomas Battle
State Supreme Court
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