Katherine Foti Wins 9601 in Condemnation Case
A five member court panel awarded Katherine Foti 9601 including interest for a combined business and residence property on Lester Glen White Road taken by the State Road Commission for highway improvements. The panel rejected loss of business as compensation, setting a judge instructed cap on speculative value and rental income considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Foti
Lester-Glen White
State Road Commission
James Satterfield
SRC
W. T. Blakely
Beckley
Satterfield
Blakely
W. R. Carr
IC. F. Meadows
Crab Orchard
Sam Thomson
Quality Lumber Co
Miss Foti
Carr
C. T. Johnson
Joseph
Luchini
Leo Birci
Knapp
Probe Likely Clears Contractor In Cave-In Near Parkersburg
Safety chief Curtis Yago said a Baltimore and Ohio tunnel collapse that killed two men near Parkersburg should clear contractor C J Langenfelder Co of negligence. Inspector Dana Rayburn expected to file a report today with recommendations. Victims Arthur Boggs and Harry Nichols were recovered as crews continued debris removal.
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Yago
Rayburn
C. J. Langenfelder Co
B&o
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
West Union
Smithburg
Doddridge County
Arthur Boggs
Perkins
Gilmer County
Columbus
Ohio
Harry Nichols
Bartlett
Western Union Seeks 10 Percent Telegraph Rate Hike
Western Union urged a 10 percent rise in telegram rates and asked the Federal Communications Commission to repeal the wartime 10 percent excise tax. If approved and the tax repealed, telegram costs would not rise. The firm plans to use the extra revenue for modernization including microwave systems aiding national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Western Union
Federal Communications Commission
Trade Pact Signed Doubling Russia India Trade Volume
TOKYO UPI reports Russia and India signed a long term trade agreement to boost commerce. It covers 1964 through 1968 and aims for an annual average trade volume of 440 million dollars.
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Tokyo
UPI
Russia
India
Radio Moscow
New Spokesman Named for State Department News Office
The State Department announced Richard J. Phillips will replace P Lincoln White as news chief. White will become U S consul general in Melbourne Australia. Phillips, 52, born in Artesia New Mexico, has served in government since 1941 mainly in public information.
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Washington
UPI
State Department
Richard J. Phillips
P. Lincoln White
White
Department
U.S
Melbourne
Australia
Phillips
Artesia
N.M
Cabell Discount Firms Indicted In Sunday Law Case
A Cabell County grand jury indicted Heck's Discount Stores and PicWay Shoes of West Virginia for violating West Virginia's revised Sunday closing law. The indictments stem from Sunday business after the law took effect statewide. The case ties to challenges in Kanawha County Circuit Court where Heck's is among firms contesting the law. Arguments on a summary judgment are set for August 16, with briefs due by July 16.
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Huntington
UPI
Cabell County
Common Pleas Court
West Virginia
Heck’s Discount Stores
PicWay Shoes
Russell C. Dunbar
Heck’s
Kanawha County
Frank L. Taylor
West Virginia Retailers Association
Taylor
Governor target of protest letter urging court avenues
Showdown was sent to the governor on Monday. The letter praises Wallace's dedication to law and order and warns against plans to physically bar Negro students from campus. It argues local authorities can handle disruptions and urges abstaining from campus confrontation to avoid outside troop intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Alabama Federal District Court
William Abshire Dies in Accidental Huntington Shooting
In Huntington an apparent accidental gun mishap killed 26 year old William Abshire. The shooting occurred when 21 year old Larry Adkins, a lifelong friend, was examining a .32 caliber revolver and it discharged, striking Abshire in the left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
UPI
William Abshire
Larry Adkins
Abshire
Fined For Tickets In Beckley Patrols
Lewis Turbysill of Beckley paid a five dollar fine and costs to City Police for delinquent traffic tickets. Charles E Burton aged 35 of Hunter Street was jailed by City Police at 6 30 p m Monday on a peace warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Turbysill
Beckley
Charles E. Burton
Hunter Street
Kennedy Tax Plan Hints Compromise Okeh Seen
Washington based report notes administration backers hope House Ways & Means Committee may approve a limited version of Kennedy's plan to tax stock dividends like wages. A prior compromise failed 14 to 11, leaving $370 million of $460 million in revenue. The panel considers a new proposal to repeal the four percent tax credit while keeping the first $100 in dividends tax free for individuals and $200 for married couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
House
Ways & Means Committee
Kennedy
Demos Select Mrs. Kincaid For State Committee At-Large
The Democratic State Executive Committee elected Mrs Emma Lou Kincaid of Huntington to succeed Mrs Nunley B Snedegar of Elkins as a committee member at large. Layne H Ford and Mrs Lester Watts filled other vacancies, with a resolution praising state chairman Robert P McDonough adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Emma Lou Kincaid
Huntington
Democratic State Executive Committee
Nunley B. Snedegar
Elkins
Snedegar
West Virginia
Layne H. Ford
Gratton
Erwin Evans
Philippi
Lester Watts
East Rainelle
Hassie T. Wood
Ronceverte
Roy Cunningham
Beckley
Robert P. McDonough
Parkersburg
Williams to Visit Africa on 21 Day Trip
Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs G. Mennen Williams sails June 21 for a tour of Africa including Cameroon Congo Gabon Gabana Liberia Nigeria and two Spanish territories Rio Muni and Fernando Poo. He plans to return July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
G. Mennen Williams
Africa
Williams
Cameroon
Congo
Gabon
Gabana
Liberia
Nigeria
Spain
Rio Muni
Fernando Poo
State Department
Television noise cited as rat deterrent in Paris
Paris Jour reports one of the most effective weapons against rats is television because they are highly sensitive to the ultra high pitch sounds emitted by television sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
Paris Jour
Midwest Storm Ravages Midwest With Tornadoes and Deaths
A brutal weather system battered the Midwest with tornadoes and 70 mph winds. Indiana's Valparaiso area suffered roof collapses and debris, while Ohio saw three fatalities and numerous injuries. Lightning ignited fires in Richmond, and civil defense crews responded to bank and store damage.
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United Press International
Midwest
North Dakota
New England
Ironwood
Mich
Texas
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Valparaiso
Indianapolis
Ind
Louisville
Ohio
Michigan
Koots
Lake Fliza
Hebron
Porter County
Winamac
Pulaski County
Camden
Carroll County
Lake Eliza
Burrows
Richmond
Civil Defense
Cincinnati
Yellow Springs
Middletown
Columbus
Final rites for Mrs William H Kester 91 at 4 p m
Death notices and funeral details for Mrs. William H. Kester of 118 East Main St with services in Caffee Funeral Home Chapel led by Rev. Donnelly, burial at Oakwood Cemetery Martinsville Virginia. Survivors include daughter Jane Elizabeth and sons Holt and Howard with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kester
East Main St
Caffee Funeral Home
Shirley Donnelly
Oakwood Cemetery
Martinsvile
Mrs Lora B Powers Funeral in Burlington
Funeral services for Mrs Lora B Powers 89 of 105 Wickham Ave will be at 10 am Thursday in the Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Glenn W Stewart officiating Burial will follow in Cottageville Methodist Cemetery She died today after a three week illness Born November 14 1874 in Petersburg she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Sara Ours and the last survivor of her family Her husband Rev Charles A Powers a minister died in 1928 Survivors include daughter Mrs Pauline Evans Baltimore Md two sons Luther T Beckley Clyde E Huntington five grandchildren and five great grandchildren The body will lie in state at the Caffee Funeral Home after 12 noon Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Joseph
Frances Elizabeth Brafford Holt
Kester Dry Cleaners
Presbyterian Church
Raleigh County
William H
Jane Elizabeth
Holt
Beckley
Howard
Black Mountain
N. C
J. D. Duvall
Carroll Hutchinson
Ed Hawley
Millard Tyree
William H. Brown
J. R. Baty
Lora B. Powers
Wickham Ave
Caffee Funeral Home
Glenn W. Stewart
Cottageville
Petersburg
Marshall
Sara Ours
First Methodist Church
Burlington
Charles A. Powers
Pauline Evans
Baltimore
Luther T
Clyde E
Huntington
Caffee Funeral
Fitzpatrick Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Chessie Fitzpatrick
Mrs Chessie E Sto ver Fitzpatrick 74 of Scarbro died at 4 51 am in the home of her son in law and daughter James Audrick Scarbro after a long illness She was born April 30 1888 at Scarbro Route 1 and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Surviving are her husband Owen R Fitzpatrick five sons Wayman Baltimore Hayes Yuma Owen Jr Barboursville Hilton and Glen Chicago three daughters Ethel Dillon Huntington Kay Roman Irvington N J and Mary Ellen Scarbro Oak Hill three sisters Lula F Paskel Pax Goldie Waddell Beckley Myrtle Terry Richwood 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren The body is at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessie E. Stover Fitzpatrick
Scarbro
James Audrick
Route 1
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church
Owen R. (Dude) Fitzpatrick
Wayman
Baltimore
Hayes
Yuma
Ariz
Owen Jr
Tyree
Oak Hill
Wallace Boulder: Alabama campus prepared for desegregation
Governor Wallace faced campus security as 800 troopers ringed Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa ahead of the planned desegregation of the all white university. U S marshals, federal officials and guards prepared for a tense registration of two Negro students amid threats of federal action and potential National Guard involvement.
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Foster Auditorium
Wallace
Alabama
State Conservation Department
Autherine Lucy
Peyton Norville
U.S
Miss Malone
Hood
Birmingham
Norville
U. S
Oxford
Miss
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Ole Miss
Conservation Department
Kennedy
Washington
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
31St
Dixie
Alabama- Mississippi National Guard
University City
Shirley MacLaine Slugs Film Columnist in Fracas in Hollywood
Actress Shirley MacLaine confronted columnist Mike Connolly at a movie trade magazine office, swung at him twice after a refused interview, and landed three blows to his face and shoulder. MacLaine said Connolly had been inaccurate in reporting her life and career, prompting the confrontation.
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Hollywood
UPI
Shirley MacLaine
Mike Connolly
Connolly
Miss MacLaine
Lana Turner
Fred May
Crow Behind Missing Underwear Mystery in Painswick
In Painswick England police and residents confirmed a crow was the thief, lifting undergarments from wash lines. Housewives reported items missing until the crow’s behavior was observed and identified as the culprit.
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Painswick
England
Sherpa saves Whittaker from Everest fall on summit
James Whittaker the first American to reach Everest summit was saved from a fall by Nepalese Sherpa Nawang Gombu. Norman Dyhrenfurth said Whittaker hung upside down by a rope after a cornice gave way. Whittaker described extreme conditions and noted oxygen would be necessary for future climbs.
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Katmandu
Nepal
UPI
James Whittaker
Mt. Everest
Nawang Gombu
Norman G. Dyhrenfurth
Santa Monica
Calif
Whittaker
Gombu
Everest
Costs Paid by Complainant in Raleigh County Felonious Assault Case
A Raleigh County grand jury returned a no true bill in the felonious assault case against Stella Richmond of Shady Spring, remanding the matter to Magistrate Joe Rodriguez for payment of court costs by the complainant Virgil Richmond. The notice lists multiple defendants and payments including Horace Taylor, Isaiah Hargrove, Clinton Miovich Jr., John McManamay, and Ronald Lee Richmond, with details of bonds, fines, and jail times.
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Raleigh County
Grand Jury
Stella Richmond
Shady Spring
Joe Rodriguez
Virgil Richmond
Horace Taylor
Beckley
Rodriguez
Raleigh
Isaiah Hargrove
Harper Heights
J. T. Hargrove
W. A
Ronald Lee Richmond
Fireco
Burke
Tragedy Hits Utah Scout Trip Injuries Reported
Two BYU professors Merlin J Shaw 51 and H Darrell Taylor 45 were among the victims in a Utah accident that left the facility for 10 patients with the less seriously hurt sent to nearby hamlets. Reporter Dorothy Hansen 24 died while covering the trip. Provo Scouts included Gordon Grow Bill Creer Randy Miller Gary Rasmussen Joe Erickson Lynn Merrill and Gary Christensen. Ogden Scout Randy Hall and Salt Lake City Scout Robert Cook were also involved.
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Brigham Young University
Merlin J. Shaw
Manabu
Provo
H. Darrell Taylor
BYU
Aliso
Dorothy Hansen
Deseret News
Salt Lake Telegram
Miss Hansen
the News
Gordon Grow
Bill Creer
Randy Miller
Gary Rasmussen
Joe Erickson
Lynn Merrell
Gary Christensen
Ogden
Randy Hall
Salt Lake City
Robert Cook
Final rites set for Harvey H Delp of Abney
Harvey H Delp 69 of Abney dies at 11 15 am after heart attack in local hospital. Born March 16 1894 in Grayson County Virginia he was a retired coal miner last with Winding Gulf Coal Co at McAlpin. He belonged to Pemberton Methodist Church and UMWA Local 5955. Survived by wife Hattie Deaver Delp three sons Bryners Baltimore James Indianapolis Eugene at home one sister Ollie Blevins Sparta NC and two grandchildren. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel directing. Pallbearers named.
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Harvey Howard Delp
Abney
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Armor Sayre
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Grayson County
George and
Fannie Delp
Winding Gulf Coal Co
McAlpin
Pemberton Methodist Church
UMWA
Hattie Deaver Delp
Bryners
Baltimore
James
Indianapolis
Ind
Eugene
Ollie Blevins
Sparta
N. C
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Raymond Clark
Clifford McGrady
Alvin Cochran
M. T. Rasco
James Moore
Clayton Burleson
Funeral services for Howard L. Hutchinson held in Welch
Howard L. Hutchinson 40 of Welch former Beckley resident died Sunday night of a heart attack at home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Welch with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton. Survivors include wife Diana and two sons Stephen Maxwell and Gregory Lynn all at home mother Mrs. Joe M. Hutchison brother William J. Beckley sister Mrs. Jim Davis Austin Texas. Body at Fanning Funeral Home Welch until one hour before services.
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Howard L. Hutchinson
Welch
Beckley
First Baptist Church of
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton
Hutchison
Franklin’s
McDowell County
Franklin's
Neville Street
Diana
Stephen Maxwell
Gregory Lynn
Joe M. Hutchison
Dorcas Ave
William J. Beckley
Jim Davis
Austin
Texas
Fanning Funeral Home
Will ie H Teel Funeral Services Held in Harlem Heights
Willie H Teel 76 of Harlem Heights dies after short illness at a local hospital. Funeral service at 2 p m Thursday at Community Baptist Church Harlem Heights conducted by Rev David Powell. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Survived by wife Virginia Teel. Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor in charge until one hour before service.
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Willie H. Teel
Harlem Heights
Community Baptist Church of
David Powell
Greenwood Memorial Park
Virginia Teel
Ritchie and Johnson
County Agent Pays Fine After Mishap
County agricultural agent H. B. Thomas of Northwestern Avenue was found guilty of failure to have a vehicle under control after a Raleigh County incident. He moved a blocked State Police Cruiser at the courthouse, his foot slipping from the brake to the accelerator and striking a car driven by Gladys Tilley of 1456 Harper Road. Thomas paid a $5 fine plus costs after pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley City
Edward P. Stansbury
H. B. Thomas
Northwestern Avenue
Prince Street
Raleigh County Court House
Thomas
Gladys Tilley
Harper Road
Money For Orphaned Highways Available
The Raleigh County Court meets to approve applications for repairs to orphaned roads and bridges damaged by March floods. The county expects 28,690 dollars from disaster funds to cover non state road facilities plus an additional 8,150 dollars later. Court must list families dependent on the routes. Next meeting set for June 29 after postponement. Notaries Kenneth K. Larabee and Fred L. Blackburn were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Juveniles Held in Raleigh County Jail on Auto Theft Charge
Two Crab Orchard juvenile boys and one from Tams were lodged in Raleigh County Jail Juvenile Quarters by State Police at 3 10 am on charges of grand larceny of an automobile and breaking and entering. No further details were available at presstime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard
Tams
Raleigh
Court Curtails State Searches And Seizures
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that state police must meet federal standards of reasonableness for searches and seizures. The decision aligns state procedures with Fourth Amendment protections, limiting local methods in crime fighting. Justice Clark led the majority while Justice Harlan dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Supreme Court
High Court
Tom C. Clark
John M. Harlan
U. S
Vatican prepares conclave as doors are sealed
Workmen boarded up doors and windows in the Vatican and a tall chimney was installed on the Sistine Chapel roof as 75 to 80 cardinals gather to elect Pope John XXIII's successor. The death of Pope John was mourned with a funeral mass and symbolic papal crown on display while cardinals arrived for talks prior to the June 19 conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
UPI
Vatican
John XXIII
Sistine Chapel
John
St. Peter's Basilica
Sacred College of Cardinals
Rome
Block Island High Prom Draws All Three Seniors
The Block Island High School senior prom on Saturday night was a success with all three seniors attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block Island
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