Worst 1 Plane Crash Cause Sought In Europe
UPI wires report the Orly runway crash of an Air France Boeing 707 killed 130 people, many from Atlanta. French and American investigators probe cause as two survivors, air hostesses Jacqueline Gille and Francoise Authie, are questioned. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. coordinates bodies' shipment. The disaster, the world’s deadliest single aviation loss, echoes the 1960 NYC collision.
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Paul Eve Paris
UPI
Atlanta
Air France
Orly
Cab
George
W. Haldeman
U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board
Ivan Allen Jr
Jacqueline Gille
Francoise Authie
Miss Gille
Miss Authie
la Martine
Villeneuve le Roi
Loiseau
New York City
Char
Child questions about the stock market from a parent’s view
Washington columnist Dick West describes parental awkwardness when children ask about stocks. He recalls his daughter’s direct question about dividends and notes the need for frank discussion to prevent misinformation from peers. He ends with an awkward anecdote about hiring a midget to aid the conversation.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Big Daddy
Stock Market Breaks Sharply in brisk morning trading
New York stocks fell sharply as trading speed lag on the floor eased by 11:12 a.m. Daily volume stood at 950,000 shares at 11 o clock, below Friday's 1,170,000. Dow Jones Industrials dropped 6.64 points, rails 0.93 and utilities 0.61. The Standard and Poor's 500 index slid 0.78, signaling about a $4 billion drop in market values.
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NEW York
UPD
New York Stock Exchange
Dow-Jones
Standard & Poor
West Virginia Weather Outlook With Scattered Thunder Showers
Partly cloudy conditions across West Virginia with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers today and Tuesday. Temperatures will run 2 to 4 degrees above normal, with highs in the 80s west and 70s east and lower 60s tonight. River levels normal, gauges open at two locations including Hinton at 2.2 ft. In New York, a 25 degree low was recorded at Redmond, Oregon reported by the UPI Weather Bureau.
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Beckley
Isi
Oak Hill
Greenbrier
Hinton
New York
Walter seeks DOJ probe into Ohio leak before hearing
Rep Francis Walter asked the Justice Department to investigate publication of 16 Ohio names three weeks before a Cleveland hearing on the Communist party. The list was criticized by the Cleveland Civil Liberties Union and the Northeast Ohio Synod of the United Church of Christ for premature disclosure. First witness Julia Brown, ex FBI undercover agent, identified many on the list as having attended Cleveland Communist meetings.
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Joseph D. Hutman
Washington
UPI
Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
House Committee On un-American Activities
Justice Department Today
Cleveland
Ohio
Julia Brown
FBI
Cleveland Civil Liberties Union
CLU
Northeast Ohio Synod of the United Church of Christ
Walter
Quotes On Jetliner Crash Hearings From Witnesses And Clergy
United Press International reports eye witness Rafael Garcia describing the crash sound as desperate and fatal. Reverend Edward Tate recalls Atlanta’s shock and resolve to rally. A European settler in Paris laments alleged poor treatment by French authorities, saying Algerians are treated worse.
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United Press International
Paris
Rafael Garcia
France
Algeria
Woman 162nd Road Victim on U S 60 near Huntington
Mrs. Ethel Brumfield, 56, of Pea Ridge, was killed when her car collided with a gasoline truck on U S 60 just east of Huntington. The truck overturned and spilled fuel, blocking all four lanes. The 1962 highway toll rose to 162 from 129 a year earlier.
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Huntington
UPI
Ethel Brumfield
Pea Ridge
Here
U.S. 60
Brumfield
West Virginia
Court Reverses Boy's Conviction
The Supreme Court reversed the life sentence of a Colorado youth convicted for a 13 robbery murder at age 14. The 4-3 ruling cited youth and due process issues after a confession obtained under questionable circumstances. The decision follows related actions on sit-in related convictions and Arizona California water disputes.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Colorado
Robert Gallegos
Gallegos
Denver
William C. Douglas
Shreveport
California
Arizona
Gypsy Queen Annie Adams Dies After Weeklong Vigil
Gypsy leader Annie Adams known as Queen Annie to American travelers died in Stockton at 79 from a heart attack. Hundreds of colorfully dressed gypsies kept a 24 hour vigil on the lawn of San Joaquin County Hospital after she was admitted May 28, prompting seven days and seven nights of mourning among her followers.
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Stockton, Calif
UPI
Annie Adams
Annie
America
San Joaquin County Hospital
First Chinese Refugees to Enter U S Tonight
The Justice Department says a family of five from Hong Kong will fly to Chicago to begin a program allowing Chinese refugees to enter the United States under emergency immigration provisions. Att y Gen Kennedy announced that additional orphans may also be brought. The Eng family will live with Frank Jing Eng in Park Ridge, Illinois.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Hong Kong
Chicago
Justice Department
Red China
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Immigration Service
Suey Eng
Eng
Frank Jing Eng
Park Ridge
Ill
Torrange
Pacific Test Shot Fizzles
The United States failed to launch a rocket borne nuclear bomb at Johnston Island in the Pacific. A Thor booster launched at 11:47 p.m. Sunday was destroyed minutes later by the task force safety officer due to a tracking system malfunction. Debris fell into the ocean with no detonation.
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Honolulu
UPS
United States
Johnston Island
Pacific
Lassk Force Biennt
Thor
Task Force Safety Officer
No Damage Report From Sea Test After Failure
Officials said the sea test produced no installation damage or personnel injuries. No date for the next attempt was given, and it remained unclear if the mandated 10 day interval would apply after a failure. Publication material was White House cleared and relayed to the task force in Hawaii.
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White House
Task Force
Hawaii
Pulpwood boycott ends near Luke Maryland plant
A two month boycott by pulpwood growers against West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. in Luke Maryland has been called off. The group resumed deliveries after negotiations with plant officials and local authorities.
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Keyser
UPI
Big West
Soviet Urges U S to Halt High Altitude Nuclear Test
Moscow radio quoted the Soviet government warning the United States to cancel its planned high altitude nuclear test. The statement warned of fatal consequences including disrupted spaceflight and radio communications and said Washington would bear full responsibility for any deterioration in the international situation.
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Moscow
UPS
Soviet Union
United States
U.S.A
U. S
Jailed Ohio youth hangs himself in jail
A 16 year old Ohio youth charged with stealing a motorcycle hanged himself Sunday in his cell at Tucker County jail. Deputy William Judy identified the victim as Jack Edwin Mick, son of Brice Mick of Cleveland, who had visited relatives in Hendricks and was picked up Friday on the motorcycle charge. Mick looped his belt around an electrical conduit to hang himself. the body was found by Judy’s 13 year old son, James.
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Parsons
UPI
Ohio
Tucker County
William Judy
Jack Edwin Mick
Brice Mick
Cleveland
Judy
Mick
Hendricks
James
Downtown collision injures two in Providence area
Two cars collided Sunday at a downtown intersection causing injuries. Police report light conditions contributed to the crash and investigators will review footage and statements to determine fault.
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Providence
UPI
$25,000 Verdict Goes To Rorrer In Circuit Court
In Raleigh County Circuit Court a jury awarded $25,000 to Assistant Postmaster Sidon E. Rorrer in damages against William A. Andrews owner of 223 Edgewood Dr. Judge Norman Knapp presided and ruled that insurance evidence is not admissible. The trial stems from the Harper Road automobile crash of September 1, 1960, that killed Rorrer’s father George and injured his son. The court noted Andrews likely carried no liability insurance. A $10,000 judgment against Andrews was noted in the proceedings.
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Sidon E. Rorrer
Raleigh
William A. Andrews
Edgewood
Norman Knapp
Andrews
Harper Road
Rorrer
George Rorrer
Knapp
West Virginia
Borrer
Third Venezuela revolt crushed at Puerto Cabello
Government troops completed a mop up after an abortive revolt backed by the leftist navy insurgents at Puerto Cabello. Casualties were reported over 400. Snipers continued from homes and rooftops as rebels fled toward the south. Navy command faced a possible shake-up, and captured leaders remained defiant.
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Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
UPI
Romulo Betancourt
Navy
Carupano
Navy High Command
Betancourt
Caracas
Pedro Medina Silva
Community Leaders Die In Atlanta Air Disaster
Atlanta mourns after an Air France jet crash in Paris kills 121 members of the Atlanta Art Association during a European tour. City leaders, families, and clubs feel the blow as flags go half staff and President Kennedy with Mrs. Kennedy send condolence messages. Mayor Allen travels to Paris to aid in repatriation efforts.
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Atlanta
Westover Dr
Padre
Ellen Bull
Betsy
Frederick W. Bull Jr
Mary Bull
Robert Newcomb
William B. Hartsfield
John F. Kennedy
Ivan Allen Jr
Paris
Debt Paid After 44 Years Lets Local Merchant Rejoice
Leed's Discount owner Joe Haddad received a $25 payment from Herbert Beckley in Beckley for a clothing bill owed by H. F. Chambers to Haddad Brothers, a Logan County store operating 1910 to 1923. The debt dates to 1918. Maynard said he collected the bill but could not identify Chambers. Haddad could not recall the debt or debtor.
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Joe Haddad
Leed’s Discount
Herbert Maynard
Beckley
H. F. Chambers
Haddad Brothers
Logan County
Maynard
Haddad
Chambers
National Spelling Bee entrant Nancy Walker travels to Washington
The Register reports 12-year-old Nancy Walker of Springdale leaving Prince depot at 12:30 a.m. with escort Mrs. Ted Kessinger, city editor of The Register, heading to register for the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D. C. They arrive about 9 a.m. and will tour the capital before the contest. Nancy is the Meadow Bridge student and daughter of Mr.
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Register
Washington, D. C
Prince Depot
Nancy Walker
Springdale
Ted Kessinger
The
Nancy
Washington
Kessinger
Meadow Bridge
Entry shows varied news briefs and notable figures
Shortening The News from wire dispatches notes actor Charles Laughton entering Memorial Hospital for cancer checkup. Sen Capehart calls for U S invasion of Cuba to oust Castro. Dr Donald Galagan named assistant surgeon general. Kennedy may meet astronaut Carpenter. Archbishop Ramsey escapes collision near Barnet. About 200 more U S troops fly to Thailand. USS Thomas Edison shakedown after missile tests. Capt Charles H Ruby elected president of Air Line Pilots Association. Over 50 invaders killed and 75 captured in West New Guinea. Railroads and 450,000 non operating workers near settlement. 29 cars derail near Pemberton Virginia. no injuries. Hillsdale County Circuit Judge Charles Arch funeral Wednesday. West Virginia Medical Association seeking copies of King-Anderson bill from Kennedy. About 200 United Mine Workers members referenced.
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New York
Memorial Hospital For
Homer E. Capehart
R-Ind
U.S
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Capehart
Thailand
United States
Donald J. Galagan
The
Public Health Service
White House
Kennedy
Virginia
M. Scott Carpenter
Canterbury
A. M. Ramsey
Barnet
England
Hawaii
Honolulu
Thomas Edison
Charles H. Ruby
Coral Gables
Fla
National Airlines
Air Line Pilots Association
West New Guinea
Chicago
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pemberton
Hillsdale
Mich
Charles O. Arch
D. E. Greenwitch
West Virginia Medical Association
King-Anderson
United Mine
Hit Run Driver Posts $500 Bond in Oak Hill
Stanley Roop, 37, of Wyco, posted a $500 appearance bond on a hit-and-run charge after striking 13 year old Bernard Adkins on Gatewood Road Saturday night and fleeing. Adkins sustained a fractured skull and serious brain contusions and was later moved to Bluefield Sanitarium in serious condition.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Stanley Roop
Wyco
Roop
Bernard Dewey
Pete’ Adkins
Gatewood Road
Oak Hill Hospital
Bluefield Sanitarium
Earl Adkins
Gatewood
Police Questioning Man On Rape Charge
Clinton Nyle Pennington Mab Scott is being questioned at Beckley State Police Headquarters after being arrested on a rape charge. He was picked up at his home at 1 35 a m today following an alleged rape of a 20 year old woman at Daniels at about 9 30 p m Sunday. Further details were not available.
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Clinton Nyle Pennington
Mabscott
Beckley State
Pennington
Daniels
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