U S Resumes Bombing In North Viet Nam Saigon Fronts
U S forces renew air strikes after a 37 day pause ending the Christmas cease fire. Navy and Air Force jet bombers hit coastal targets and press the campaign across scattered fronts as U S and allied pilots report anti aircraft fire and a Skyhawk crash with the crew rescued. 525 Viet Cong and NVA troops reportedly killed in the Bon Song sweep. heavy fighting continues across South Vietnam.
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Saigon
Isling
U. N. Council
North
Viet Nam
Saig
Oortiatiak
Navy
South China Sea
Air Force
South Viet Nam
1St Cavalry Division
Bon Song
Deaths Mount As Subzero Blizzard Strikes Raleigh WV
A Raleigh County man aged 90, Noon Harvey, was found frozen to death at his home as subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall hit the region. Snowbound roads and travel delays hinder funeral arrangements. Officials report unclear survivor details and ongoing investigations into related deaths.
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Raleigh
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Harvey
Ruehle
John Gon
Beckley
Highland
Layland
Blevins
Ountain
Deep Snow Drags On East Coast With Severe Cold
A sweeping winter storm provoked states of emergency from Delaware to Virginia and Maryland. Snowdrifts reached up to 15 feet in places as highways shut down and schools closed. Coastal gale warnings and 80 mph gusts battered New England to the Mid-Atlantic. Midwest temps moderated after a prolonged deep freeze. An Army convoy, Coast Guard pursuit of a drifting Liberian freighter, and gas shortages added to a day of emergency actions and travel disruption.
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Delaware
Virginia
Prince Georgesee
Maryland
New York City
Pennsylvania
Soccey
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Ontario
Eastport
Maine
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Block Island
R.I
Neck
Midwest
Mercury
Chicago
Spartanburg
Greenville
S. C
Neagane
Coast Guard
Elderly Hinton Man Also Found Frozen
An elderly Hinton resident, 74 year old Edward G. Smith, was found dead in his home as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupted travel. Authorities reported neighbors opened his door after his absence. six inches fell in the county, totaling 14 inches on the ground with 24.1 inches for the month. Schools and programs remained closed while emergency crews operated around the clock.
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Raleigh
Wyoming
Fayette
West Virginia University Extension
Beckley Junior High
Raleigh County Vocational Center
Bright and Brisk Beckley Area Weather Brief
Mostly sunny today with a high near 7 to 30 rising slowly. Increasing clouds tonight with a low around 7. Tomorrow mostly cloudy with light snow possible late, high near 30. River conditions Greenbrier normal and clear Lake normal and clear, one gate open. West Virginia five day forecast: temperatures 6 to 12 degrees below normal, colder Thursday, then moderating over the weekend with about one inch of melted snow.
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Beckley
Hinton
Presidio
Tex
Aberdeen
S. C
West Virginia
15-Degree Heat Wave Coming
United Press International reports a heat wave contrasting with snow in West Virginia as temperatures climb to the mid 20s while roads stay closed. Jefferson County roads are all shut. U S 522 remains open in Morgan, U S 50 drifted at Mt. Storm. Countywide drifts 15 to 18 feet block many secondary routes. Tucker County sees 90 percent of secondary roads closed. four state trucks stranded in Tucker. Firefighters battled a Parsons house fire. 55 counties report school closures. Overnight lows ranged from 4 below to 5 above. expectations call for teens tonight and highs in the upper 20s to low 30s tomorrow.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Mountain
State Road Commission
Jefferson County
Morgan County
Grant County
Calhoun
Jackson
Pleasants
Ritchie Roane
Wirt
Wood
Canaan
Elkins
Tucker County
Parsons
Otto Pennington
Cinder Truck Worker Killed Near Elkins
A State Road Commission cinder truck worker Hoy Phillips 49 of Jimtown Randolph County died after falling under the truck on U S 33 west of Elkins. He died two hours later at Davis Memorial Hospital from a severe head injury. Phillips was working in the rear of the truck when he jumped to the ground as it moved and slipped. His brother Chester Phillips a former American Legion leader holds local education posts.
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Elkins
UPI
State Road Commission
Here
Hoy Phillips
Jimtown
Randolph County
Davis Memorial Hospital
Phillips
R Chester Phillips
American Legion
Ran— County
Educa
SRC
U. S. 33
Medicare enrollment soars as Part B signups rise
Washington reports a sharp rise in older Americans enrolling in Part B Medicare insurance. With a March 31 deadline, eligible seniors have two months to sign up. withdrawals are allowed before benefits begin July 1. Part A remains free. Part B costs $3 monthly with the patient covering the first 50 dollars of yearly expenses and 20 percent of covered costs thereafter.
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Washington
UPI
Ous Ae
High Court To Review Hoffa Jury Tampering Case
The Supreme Court agreed to review Teamster James R. Hoffa's 1964 Chattanooga Tennessee jury tampering conviction. The court also granted a hearing to three co defendants. The 6th Circuit upheld the convictions on July 29 1965, and the cases will be argued before the end of the term.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
James R. Hoffa
Chattanooga
Tenn
6Th
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
March draft quota set for West Virginia
State Adjutant Gen. Gene Hal Williams said the March draft quota in West Virginia is 11. The March total is 39 above the current month, and after deductions the three month total for 1966 will be 1,278. The national March quota is 32,900 with 5,000 to be sent to the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Charleston
UPI
Gene Hal Williams
West Virginia
U.S. Marine Corps
Humphrey Stranded At Plush Greenbrier
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and his family party were stranded by snow at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs. The party, including his wife and daughter Nancy with Bruce Solomon, flew in Friday as the storm began. Blowing snow created waist-deep drifts, delaying departure from the resort with plans to leave Sunday canceled. Secret Service said they would depart the following day but did not reveal a time or travel method.
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White Sulphur Springs
UPS
Hubert H. Humphrey
Greenbrier
Nancy
Bruce Solomonson
Washington
Secret Service
Nude Look at Paris Fashions by Yves Saint-Laurent
Paris fashion week showcases a nude look with sheer organdy dresses worn over beaded bikinis. Models reveal navels with cutouts and bare backs while the bridal gown finale features a bikini bottom and lilies hiding the chest. Buyers react with shock and amusement as hemlines rise.
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Saint-Laurent
Paris
UPI
Yves Saint-Laurent
Johnson asks UN for Viet Nam peace talks and north bombing resume
President Johnson announced a shift in strategy calling for United Nations involvement to end the Vietnam war while resuming bombing of North Vietnam after consultation with aides. He warned continued support for Hanoi would raise casualties and urged neutral arbitrations as a possible path to peace.
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Johnson
Peking
North
Viet Nam
Stewart Hensley Washington
UPI
United Nations
U.S
North Vietnam
U.N. Ambassa
Arthur Goldberg
Spe
Military Joint Chiefs of Staff
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Pan
United States
Vatican
South
U. S
U. N. Security Council
Pope Paul
U. N
Pope Pauls Proposal Labeled Acceptable
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said Pope Pauls suggestion that neutral nations assist in Viet Nam peace efforts was acceptable to the United States. He noted the proposal could drive a UN backed approach though the administration remained cautious about timelines and methods.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
Pope Paul
United
United Nations
President Johnson Appeals for U N Role Amid Vietnam War Debate
The president appeals for UN involvement in the Vietnam conflict, signaling a shift in diplomatic strategy. Congress members on Capitol Hill express sympathy yet warn of the gravity of action, noting the U S has few alternatives. Johnson explains his decision to the nation.
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Paul
United Nations
U.N
Capitol Hill
United States
Johnson
Legislature Tackles Major Bills This Week
Charleston report says Rules Committees will select bills for the week with high priority on the minimum wage and a Board of Public Works measure. The anti gambling bill faces trouble over device definitions and a potential Thursday draft deadline.
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Charleston
UPI
Board of Public Works
Senate
Beckley Girl Crowned 1966 West Virginia Beauty Queen
Miss Viki Casto daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Casto of 128 Reservoir Rd won the 1966 National Beauty Selection Week Queen title for West Virginia. representing Black Diamond Affiliate No 9 she competed with seven finalists from Charleston Huntington Moundsville Bluefield Mullens Point Pleasant at Pleasant Point Resort Point Pleasant. Runner up was Miss Jennie Barker of Moundsville. Crowned Saturday night by Point Pleasant mayor, Casto received a bouquet from Mason County and was crownbearer by a Mason County child.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Viki Casto
Dwight Casto
Reservoir Rd
Huntington
Moundsville
Bluefield
Mullens
Point Pleasant
Jennie Barker
Mason County
Congressional Blast Expected Raises Vietnam War Powers Debate
The article reports Senate leaders and legislators debating presidential authority to act in Vietnam after Johnson asserted Congress granted him power to act as he saw fit. Figures cited include Sen. Stennis, Sen. Clark, Sen. Mundt, and others pushing for a Foreign Relations Committee investigation into Vietnam policies.
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Bees Lao
UPI
North
Viet Nam
Congress
Johnee
Hitler
John CC. _ Stennis
Joseph Clark
D-Pa
Karl Mundt
D-S
Morse
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
Tonkin Gulf
Pittsburgh Wife Shot by Husband Then Wounds Self
In Osborne Borough Allegheny County, Mrs Beatrice Joy Lutz 31 was shot by her husband Homer E 39 who then shot himself. Lutz was hospitalized with abdominal and left arm injuries. The couple, now separated for a month, have two children and are natives of Point.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Beatrice Joy Lutz
Ts Aly
Gmie
Osborne
wea _ Pay
Alleghy County
Homer E
Lutz
Sewickley Valley
Pointer
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