Charleston FMC Employes Riot Police Use Tear Gas
About 150 striking FMC Corp employees at the South Charleston ordnance plant defied a court injunction and attempted to shut the plant. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, injuring several and burning Police Chief J L King who was treated and released. Three pickets were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.
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South Charleston
UPI
FMC Corp. Ordnance
J. L. King
H. Street
King
Benjamin C. Perkins III
Charleston
Dana K. Griffith
St. Albans
George W. Stover
Campbell's Creek
Barry's Foes Take New Fight Stance
San Francisco UPS report says Republican foes of Sen. Barry Goldwater shift to a new strategy led by Gov. William Scranton. They push a platform likely to alienate Goldwater, urging a civil rights plank and a section denouncing extremist groups including the John Birch Society.
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San Francisco
UPS
Barry Goldwater
William W Scranton
Goldwater
Arizona
John Birch Society
Nixon Accepts New Role At Convention
Former Vice President Richard Nixon agrees to a GOP convention role to introduce the presidential nominee and urge unity, shifting from kingmaker to peacemaker. Miller announced Nixon would speak after the nomination fight concludes, with Rockefeller testifying on platform planks as Scranton and Goldwater vie for delegates.
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Nixon
San Francisco
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
William E. Miller
Miller
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Scranton
Goldwater
Washington
Illinois
Saunders Reappointed Raleigh County School Superintendent
City officials voted unanimously to rehire John W. Saunders as Raleigh County School Superintendent for a new four year term through June 30 1969 with an annual salary of 13000. Saunders reported progress on the school building program including Crescent Elementary and the Trap Hill addition as bids and final plans advance, while the board tabled a fee elimination proposal until a detailed list is presented.
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John W. Saunders
Raleigh County
Board of Education
Saunders
West Virginia
Carl Jarrell
E. B. Wray
A. Mac Carpenter
J. B. Anderson Jr
Crescent Elementary
Trap Hill
Editor Clear of Charges in Berkley Traffic Case
The City of Berkley dropped the case against John Hodel editor of the Register after Police Judge Berkley Lilly ruled the evidence insufficient. Hodel faced a charge of failing to keep his vehicle under control after a minor June accident on Prince Street. Witnesses Miss Carolyn Jean Dotson and her mother testified they did not report the crash to police, with Dotson saying she only filed a post accident report after visits by police. No police investigation was conducted at the time. Teubert testified he opened an investigation following information obtained by Chief H D Gibbs.
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City of
Berkley
John Hodel
The
Register
Berkley Lilly
Hodel
Prince Street
Bill Teubert
Ross Cottle
Fletcher Mann
Carolyn Jean Dotson
Miss Dotson
Fletcher W. Mann
H. D Gibbs
Set. Teubert
H. D. Gibbs
Miss
Integration Roundup Shows Violence Around Desegregation
A UPI survey finds desegregation progress in more than 50 southern cities with hotels restaurants and theaters desegregating. Yet violence mars several states as establishments close rather than serve Negroes and a 17 year old girl is wounded at a voter registration rally in Moss.
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Atlanta
UPI
Old Confederacy
Birmingham
Ala
Albany
Pine Bluff
Ark
Laurel, Miss
Lafayette
Greenwood
Miss
Americus, Ga
Charlottesville
Durham
N.C
Williamston
Richmond
Jackson
Moss
Taylor Assumes Viet Nam Post Heavily Guarded
Gen Maxwell D. Taylor arrives in Saigon to take the ambassador post as a Viet Nam war surge unfolds. He tours tight security amid fresh Viet Cong attacks near Nam Dong and Polei Krong, with casualties including Americans Australians and Vietnamese. Taylor vows vigorous execution of anti-Communist aid.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
UPI
Maxwell D. Taylor
Taylor
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
South Viet Nam
Nam Dong
Central Highlands
Polei Krong
Frank Sinatra Creates Paris Firecracker Incident
In Paris Sinatra and entourage drew photographers as he exited a hotel with Irving Lazar and models. He tossed two lit baby firecrackers after shouting and dodging flashes, sparking a brief scuffle with photographers. He later arrived at a Left Bank club after midnight. Paraphrased reports note he had been resting in Stockholm less than a day earlier due to overstrain.
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Paris
UPI
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Irving Lazar
Stockholm
Mexico Earthquake Leads to Mop-Up in Guerrero
A powerful quake rattled Mexico Monday causing widespread damage from the Pacific coast to Mexico City. At least 28 people were killed and more than 70 injured. Guerrero State towns lost communications as Governor Abarca Alarcon deployed troops and ordered constant radio contact for rescue and rehabilitation. Coyuca de Catalan suffered severe destruction with 22 dead.
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Mexico City
UPI
Mexico
Guerrero
Pacific Coast
Raymundo Abarca Alarcon
Chilpancinco
Coyuca de Catalan
Tlapehuela
Argelia
Presa del Infiernillo
Water Officials Wings Clipped by West Virginia Governor
West Virginia Water Development Commission members were told by Gov. Barron they could not commit to buying a water company. Barron said the panel would report to the 1965 Legislature to reaffirm amend or repeal the 1963 law. He opposed state purchase of a water utility and noted the commission had not offered to buy the West Virginia Water Co. and would not make commitments to acquire assets. The report of a potential $40 million purchase had drawn criticism from Welch and Kanawha Valley officials.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia Water Development Commission
W. W. Barron
Barron
Commission
West Virginia Water Co
Del
Jack R. Nuzum
D-Randolph
West Virginia
Welch
W. B. Swope
Kanawha Valley
Dunbar
Esquire Club Damaged By Dynamite Bombing in Wheeling
The Esquire Club, a leading supper club in Wheeling, was damaged by a dynamite bombing near 4 45 a m. EDT. No injuries were reported though estimated damage ranged from 5000 to 10000 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Gregory Taviores cited possible dynamite use and suggested jealousy as a motive. Owner Ernie Pandelos and a night janitor were unharmed. The Esquire sits on West Virginia 88 in Bethlehem, with sheriff’s office and Bethlehem police investigating.
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Wheeling
UPI
Esquire Club
Ohio County
Gregory Taviores
Taylores
Esquire
Ernie Pandelos
Pandelos
Bethlehem
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
Woman Driver Confuses Ends of Rear-Engine Car
A professional car delivery driver in London poured petrol into the rear engine sump of a new rear-engine Hillman Imp after mistaking the front gas cap for the radiator cap. The misfueling caused a fire. firefighters extinguished the blaze.
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London
API
Government Could Take Away Baker's Wealth
Senator Clifford P. Case says the government may file civil action to force Bobby Baker to surrender profits from outside business ventures and investments. Baker, who resigned as secretary to Senate Democrats in 1963, once claimed a paper value of 2 million dollars though his salary was 19,600 a year. Case cites Senate Rules Committee finding that Baker used the prestige of his official position for private gain.
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Washington
UPI
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Bobby Baker
Case
Justice Department
Senate
Baker
Senate Democrats
Senate Rules Committee
Lennox P. McLendon
What To Expect On GOPs Stand
SAN FRANCISCO UPI A survey of Republican platform drafters shows a preference for a generalized civil rights plank and a tougher Viet Nam stance. Of 34 respondents, 18 would back Goldwater, with mixed views on UN actions and the nuclear test ban. Most favor a broad civil rights approach rather than specific enforcement details. Twenty three support a tougher Viet Nam policy while three oppose it.
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San Francisco
UPI
Viet Nam
GOP
United Press International
Barry Goldwater
William W. Scranton
Goldwater
Jackie Kennedy to sell Georgetown home and relocate
Washington based report states Mrs John F Kennedy and her two children will move to New York City early next year seeking more privacy. They will stay at the Carlyle Hotel temporarily before a permanent apartment, with plans to sell the Georgetown house and the Virginia Wexford estate near Middleburg. They currently reside in Hyannisport and will move to Newport Rhode Island before settling.
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Washington
UPI
John F. Kennedy
New York City
Tau
Georgetown
Capital
Pamela Turnure
Ken
Nedy
Caroline
John Jr
Carlyle Hotel
New York
Soviet Proposal for a Permanent UN Peace Force
In Tokyo, Soviet diplomats tabled a surprise plan for a permanent UN military force to safeguard peace. Moscow would fund part of the costs, and the force would exclude the five permanent Security Council members. The proposal follows Russia’s past opposition to such forces and seeks UN-wide participation with Japanese mediation aiding detail requests.
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Tokyo
UPI
United Nations
Japan
Moscow
Russia
United States
U.N
Washington
New York
Kremlin
Foreign Office
Congo
The
Security Council
Soviet Union
Britain
France
China
L-Nation Security Council
Weather Becktock Beckley Area Forecast
Beckley and vicinity remain warm and humid with partly cloudy skies today. High 85, low 57 tonight, and continued warmth with scattered thundershowers likely by Wednesday afternoon or evening. River levels steady with Lake Bluestone normal and clear, Greenbrier below normal and clear. Sunset time and sunrise noted. river gates description included.
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Beckley
Beckley High
Dees Es ci
NS Son Ckba
Lake Bluestone
Inmate Faces Murder Charge at Moundsville Prison Yard
MOUNDSVILLE West Virginia inmate James Springton 29 is charged with murder after a Saturday afternoon yard fight that left Jessie Taylor 33 dead. Authorities say Taylor kicked the bench where Springton and another inmate sat triggering the stabbing with a 4 inch mattress needle.
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Moundsville
UPI
West Virginia
James Springton
Jessie Taylor
Taylor
Springton
Open letter criticizes chief Gibbs over editor case
Sherwood Glutz argues it is easier to write parking tickets or cuss reporters than convicting an editor who has done nothing but breathe and mind his own business. He questions who handled the police chief job while Gibbs was away at Bradley, noting the score Gibbs 6 Editors 2.
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Gibbs
Handlin
Bradley
Three Du Pont Executives and Two Others Die in Martinsville Crash
Five people perished when a twin engine Lockheed A12 crashed after takeoff near Martinsville Virginia. Victims include three Du Pont executives, pilot Ray Lucan, and two others. Passenger Jack Combs died later at a hospital. The craft, chartered to Wilmington Delaware, aimed to fetch the group for a Delaware run. The plane reportedly failed to climb and wrecked in a wooded area near the Virginia North Carolina border.
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Martinsville, Va
UPI
du Pont Company
Jack Combs
Martinsville
Ted Taurfus Jr
Stuart
John F. Tace Jr
Blue Ridge Airways Inc
Ray Lucan
Mr. Larson
Tace
Delaware
Combs
Virginia-North Carolina
Mary Powell
Airway
Avalanche kills former world slalom champion on Mont Blanc
An avalanche on Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France, killed former world slalom ski champion Charles Bozon and 13 other climbers. The 14 were swept 600 yards down the Aiguille Verte near Europe’s highest peak as rescue teams recovered seven bodies at once.
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Chamonix
France
UPI
Mont Blanc
Charles Bozon
Europe
Aiguille Verte
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