Alabama Tour Observes Emancipation Quietly Amid Racial Struggle
The Alabama tour report notes restricted editor access to Selma protests and highlights urban progress toward desegregation in Montgomery Mobile Birmingham Cullman Decatur Huntsville. It cites voting discrimination, low Negro voter registration, and calls Gov. Wallace to reduce disfranchisement while praising education investments. NAACP leader criticizes Wallace for not addressing civil rights enforcement.
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Selma
Wilcox
Lowndes
Bullock
Montgomery
Mobile
Birmingham
Cullman
Decatur
Huntsville
Alabama
Wallace
Alaama
Edward C. McLean
Alabama trip shows progress amid racial tensions
A press tour across Alabama reveals a state of modern cities and poor neighborhoods, with better education funding and a growing economy. Journalists notice both beauty and hardship, meeting supporters and critics, while observers note ongoing civil rights tensions and strides in state schools, led by Governor Wallace.
Britain Considers Broad Immigration Ban in London
London reports indicate the government may impose an almost total ban on immigration due to racial tension, unemployment, and housing shortages. Existing limits target unskilled Commonwealth newcomers with no job offers, while Birmingham sees cross burnings linked to growing Ku Klux Klan styled groups. Prime Minister Wilson to address the issue after the Commonwealth leaders conference.
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London
API
Britain
Birmingham
Harold Wilson
The
Daily Sketch
Wilson
Fire roars through Pretoria circus camp injuring none reported
A blaze swept a circus camp in Pretoria on Saturday as roustabouts fled amid panic from roaring flames and disturbed elephants. Police later arrested an African man on suspicion of pouring gasoline on three tents to start the fire.
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Pretoria
South Africa
UPI
London flight quarantined after smallpox scare
UPI reports authorities sought 38 passengers who shared a London flight with Tara Singh, 16, a youth suspected of smallpox. Singh was hospitalized for observation after seeking a doctor days after arrival from New Delhi.
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London
UPI
Tara Singh
New Delhi
Notice of Sale of Delinquent Real Estate in Raleigh County
A notice from Raleigh County West Virginia calls for the sale of delinquent real estate at the courthouse steps on June 26, 1965, at 10:00 AM. It lists multiple parcels and owners including Brown, Bessie. Farley, D. C.. Graham, Edward and Emme. Bruns, Ernest W.. Meadows, Walter. Reed, Elmer L.. Sprague S.D.. and Wright, Georgia among others, detailing town districts and land sizes under the authority of Anthony J. Sparacino Deputy Commissioner.
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Circuit Court
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Brown
Bessie
Stonecoal
Rhodell No
Slab Fork
Bolt Coal Company
Bruns
Ernest W
Breckenridge Co
Breckenridge
Little Eagle - War Eagle
Big E
Bolt
J Coal Co
Trap Hill
Guyandotte Mt
Farley
D. C
Winding Gulf
Graham, Edward and
Emme
Devils Fork
Graham
W. R
Gyovai
Velma Lee
Lot Flats
Marsh Fork
Leftwich
Ruth
Reed
Ernest
Lilly Mount
Lily Land Company
Lilly
Walter
Pullen
Willie
Mamie
Central
Beckley
Elmer L
Netty
Riley
Virginia
New River Co
Sprague S.D
Shrewsbury
C. P
Glen Daniel
Taylor
Eveyin
Hunt
Sophia
Thomas
Anna
Vandall
Robert
Mildred
Robert Jr
Piney View Farms
Vaughan
Freddie W
Edith J
Raby Farms
Wood Sullivan Coal Co
Wright
Georgia
Lester
R. L
Elk
Beckley Court
Hall
Earl A
Glen White
Jackson, L. E
Parkview
Bridegroom and Gag End In Iron Chain Incident
John Kenyon and Carol Nelson wed at St. Joan of Arc in the Westwood section. After the ceremony, Kenyon’s friends chained a 16 pound iron ball to his leg. the groom cut the chain with a hacksaw. Separately, West Virginia bids sought for Pinecrest Sanitarium lighting with deadlines and bid forms details.
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Los Angeles
UPI
John Kenyon
Kenyon
Carol R. Nelson
St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church
Westwood
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Carter Carter
Hazel
Scarbro
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Archie Higginbotham
Meadow Haven
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc
City Ave
Williams Funeral Home, Inc
MacArthur, W. Va
Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
Violet Cole
Sam G. Foley
Lowell Foley
Woodlawn
Grant
Beckley Business School
Eisenhower Drive
Dial
Civil Service
Central Training Service
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
Nashville
Tennessee
P. D
Wickham Avenue
MAKES
Frank Crook
C. W. Blevins
Vernon Marion
Ivan Lowery
Hotpoint
Maytag
RCA
Westinghouse & Others
Sparks TV & Appliance CO
Prince St. Ph
John W. Eye CO
Neville St
W. Neville
Radio & TV
R. M. Simmons, Jr
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Jan Campbell Music Co
Jack Roop
Lewis Chevrolet
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Beckley PLC
R. K. Flurnoy
Shady Spring
Bob Lilly
Third Avenue
Marcus Eye
Helen's
Taddle House Drive Inn
Avon
Ora
Bostick Avenue
Curb Girls
Town & Country Drive Inn
Mr. Phalen
Stansbury Street
Temple St
Mullens
Cc College
Jewel Tea Co
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Electrolux
Henry's Drive Inn
F.H.A
Cecil C. Lilly
Fuller Brush
Pan’s
Larry Painter
Maynor
Call
O. A. Bennett
E. Beckley
R. L. Stinson
Myers Ave
Gerald Hawley
AKC
Boston
Edgar Daniel
Prosperity
Oak Hill
Copley’s
C&o Road
Daniels
James H. Mills
Blue Circle Stables
Bradley
Grady Whitlock Farm
Harper Road
H.P. Johnson
H.P. Sea King
Elgin
Boston Whaler
Valley Motor
Valley Drive North
Mt. Hope
H.P
Means Lumber Co
Sisson St. Ph
Lyon
Hall Furn
Cme Ib
Steve Walker
Josephine
Mary Carter
Sylvania
Matt Crook
Kanawha
Carolina Feed & Hdn. Co
Best Furniture
South Fayette St
C. A. Walker
Cae
ASH & Carry
M.tt
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Main St
Pineville
Beckley Glass CO
City Avenue
Valley Dr
Motorola
Armstrong
Bassett
Westbend Teflon
H. P
DELCO
Beckley Auto Supply
Second
Brand View
Beckley Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
J. W. Huddle
Kelvinator
Matt Croo
Serta
Marty
K’s
Tal
Gravely
Rural Equipment Co
Sparks TV
Prince St
Beckley Speedway
Formoon
Quality Lumber & Supply CO
S&h
Sophia Builders & Supply
Sophia, W. Vo
Cat
Bill West
Ph. Beckley
Alex N. Breckinridge
TAXI
City Cab CO
Black & Yellow Cab
John Radford
Scholz
Raleigh & Fayette Counties
FORD
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Darte Ean
Grady
Whitlock
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