World events mix arms aid and diplomacy in Security Council
The U N Security Council responds to accusations of U S arms support for Israel while Arabs and the Soviet Union press for changes. Alden L. Lucas, 59, dies after a chemical tank truck incident near Institute. Congress delays on K K K curbs as Education and Labor Committee backs a 5.7 billion two year foreign aid plan for schools. A Washington dinner party hosts J W Ruby and wife. Luci Johnson and Patrick Nugent wedding expected Paul VI to bless. Indonesia aims to end confrontation with Malaysia within two weeks. Senate approves a 9.5 billion highway bill two year federal aid. Willie Summers, 18, dies from injuries in a local crash.
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United States
Security Council
Soviet Union
America
Alden L. Lucas
Ridgeview
Boone County
Institute
House Committee On Un-American Activities
House Education and Labor Committee
Washington
Israel
Morgantown
J. W. Ruby
Pope Paul VI
Luci Baines Johnson
Patrick J. Nugent
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sukarno
Borneo
Senate
House
Willie Summers
Yolyn
Logan
Britain imposes wage freeze amid inflation fears
The Labour government unveiled strict measures to halt wage rises and curb inflation, proposing a year end standstill or pay cuts and shorter working hours. U S Senator Byrd said groundwork is under way in Randolph County for a 1.6 million acid mine drainage project. Wheeling Steel awaited a court ruling after Judge McClure refused an anti picketing injunction for its East Wheeling plant.
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Britain
U. S
Robert C. Byrd
Randolph County
Wheeling Steel
James McClure
East Wheeling
Crowson Challenges Elmore Over West Virginia Travel Funds
The Rev. L. E. Crowson warned State Liquor Commissioner Clarence Elmore that he can choose the debate venue as he presses a dispute over $1,000 in expense reimbursements from a European liquor facilities tour. Crowson said he welcomes Elmore’s response and will face him before the State Board of Public Works or in court.
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Charleston
UPI
Rev
L. E. Crowson
Clarence Elmore
Elmore
Crowson
State Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Board of
Public Works
Denzil Gainer
Jowson
Europe
Investigators Say Shuttle Car Sparks Triggered Mine Disaster
A UPI report states state federal union and management officials declared the Silux mine blast last Saturday was caused by methane ignited by sparks from a shuttle car. Ventilation was insufficient and gas escape from pillar breaks and roof falls contributed to the disaster, with repairs and a safety restoration plan pending New River Co. inspection before reopening.
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Mount Hope
UPI
New River Co
Silux
Q and A on custody, laws, and local issues
A compendium of local questions and answers covers women pallbearers legality of custody visits, Medicare for disabled under 62, catfish records in West Virginia, dog shooting legality, nuisance machinery, National Library Week dates, international divorce legality, and a critique of Elmore’s European trip funding with remarks by Crowson.
Religion Theft Shocks Utrecht Youth
A minor shop assistant in Utrecht was charged with stealing from churches and bringing the loot home to decorate a room with sacred items, including six large candelabras from a Roman Catholic church. He said church atmospheres moved him to recreate them, and he later stole silverware books tools and clothing.
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Utrecht
Holland
UPI
Weather Summary for Beckley and Vicinity
Cloudy with light showers this afternoon and early tonight. High near 73, low around 63. Partly sunny and warmer Saturday with highs in the upper 70s. Airport: high 8, low 66, temps from 67 to 69 through morning. Precipitation .21. Wind SW 8 mph. Sunset 8:36, sunrise 6:25. River Greenbrier low and clear. Lake normal and clear with 8 of one gate open. Palm Springs 114, Butte 42. Five day forecast calls for near normal temps in south, warmer by midweek, showers Sunday-Monday totaling 0.5 to 0.75 inch.
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Beckley
Hinton
Palm Springs
Calif
Butte
Mont
Island Creek Mines Picketed Across Six Operations
Pickets blocked six Island Creek Coal Co. mines in a three day walkout affecting about 1,250 miners. The East Diamond Mine led the strike Wednesday, spreading Thursday to Williams, Fies, Atkinson, Uniontown, and Crescent Mines on the Christian Hopkins County line. Cause unclear though one union spokesman cited lower job seniority. Company statements unavailable and no negotiations scheduled.
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Madisonville
UPI
Island Creek Coal Co
Island Creek
East Diamond
Williams
Christian- Hopkins County
Fies
Atkinson
Uniontown
Crescent
Chrysler Notes Drop In Profits
Chrysler Corp reports a second quarter profit drop of more than 10 percent from 61.8 million to 54.4 million as Ford and GM also reveal declines. Sales reach 1.428 billion, a second quarter record, while GM sales fall and Ford shows higher sales but lower profits.
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Detroit
UPI
U.S
Congress
Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
General Motors Corp
Chrysler
Ford
Dead Man Declared Mayor Near Manila
The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that Silvestre Domingo, who died June 11 of a heart attack, won the 1963 local election over Fernando Ramos and is legally the town’s mayor.
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Manila
UPI
Philippine Supreme Court
Silvestre Domingo
Fernando Ramos
Domingo
Perverted Caller Sparks False Death Message Warning
A caller told a mother her son was dead, triggering distress before authorities confirmed the son was safe at Laurie Air Force Base in Colorado. Sgt Ettore Angelilli warns families to ignore such messages, noting many come from a person in uniform seeking to torment relatives.
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Washington
UPI
Harry
U. S. Air Force
Viet Nam
Laurie Air Force Base
Colo
Par
Kersburg Air Force
Ettore Angelilli
President Johnson acts to spur airline strike settlement
President Johnson invited 22 negotiators from five airlines and the striking machinists union to the White House for talks in the Cabinet room. He urged a prompt settlement without winners or losers and directed continued discussions at the nearby executive office building with periodic progress reports. No deadlines or ultimatums were set, and Moyers said the aim was to find a point of movement.
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Washington
UPS
Johnson
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Moyers
William J. Curtin
Sniper scare delays Wilson at White House meeting
A man seen near Blair House carrying what appeared to be a wrapped rifle triggered a security alert and a temporary delay for Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Police searched nearby buildings, including the Mills Building, but found no evidence of a weapon or assailant. Wilson arrived from London and later joined President Johnson for the scheduled 11 a.m. EDT meeting.
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Washington
UPS
Harold Wilson
White House
Johnson
Blair House
Wilson
London
Pennsylvania Avenue
Trevor Lloyd Hughes
Hughes
Mills
Food Stamp Coupon Issuance Dates Set
James B. Kincer, supervisor of the Raleigh County Food Stamp Program, announced issuance of food stamp coupons at the central Beckley office from August 1 to August 15, daily 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. except weekends. Itinerant offices will issue on specific days: Sophia August 1, Shady Spring August 2, Glen Daniel August 3, and Pettus August 4. Recipients should verify their authorization cards for place and date. If unable to use designated itinerant offices, they may redeem at the central office.
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James B. Kincer
Raleigh County
Beckley
Sophia
Shady Spring
Glen Daniel
Pettus Itinerant Office
Kincer
Thant Brezhnev Meet On Viet Nam Peace Plan At Kremlin
U Thant and Leonid Brezhnev held a two hour discussion in the Kremlin on a compromise Viet Nam peace plan and U.N. affairs. Thant sought a one term plea as secretary general and Brezhnev offered tentative backing but no final decision was announced.
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Moscow
UPI
U.N
U Thant
Viet Nam
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Thant
Alexei Kosygin
New York
Paris
Tass
Thant-Brezhnev
Kosygin
Caucasian
Kremlin
Not Enough That Speck Indicted Massacre of Nurses Probed
Chicago police continue to probe the Speck case after his indictment for eight nurse killings. Questions remain on entry, motive, weapon, bloodied clothes, and whether Speck was sane. Investigators seek proof as trial could be a year or more away. Back door unlocked, townhouse entry deemed easy, nurses likely unaware.
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Richard Speck
Chicago
UPI
Robert T. Loughran
Dallas
Speck
E. 100Th St
South Chicago Community Hospital
Jeffey Manor
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