Three affidavits challenge West Virginia blue law legality
West Virginia legislators faced affidavits from key lawmakers and officials claiming the 1963 Sunday closing law was enacted after the 60 day session. The filings asked the state Supreme Court to halt Cabell County indictments against two discount houses. The affidavits contend the bill was passed after midnight March 9 and that the official clock was stopped to conceal the real time.
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Weather Fair Through Wednesday In Beckley Area
Fair weather continues in Beckley and vicinity through Wednesday with high near 80 and night lows around 52 to 56. Temperatures show the high in the mid 70s to low 80s during the day and light winds from the south with minimal precipitation.
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Beckley and Vicinity
Centennial Sells 18 Medallions at $500 Each
The West Virginia Centennial Commission says 18 of 20 platinum Commemorative Medallions were sold to West Virginia collectors for 500 each. Two remain. one will be auctioned at the Centennial Coin and Antique Show October 26 to 28, the other given to the State Archives and History. Names of recipients from Charleston and other cities are listed.
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Moonshine Still Operator Nabbed in Woodland
Princewick man Charlie Butler was arrested Monday with a 125 gallon moonshine still in woodland near his home. Agents from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit and Raleigh County deputies seized the still 250 gallons of mash and 12 12 gallons of moonshine and other gear. Butler waived to the July Federal Grand Jury and posted a $500 bond to U S Commissioner Paul Fourney. He was released on recognizance to appear before the commissioner.
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Armory in Raleigh County seeks ARA aid for acoustics
Armory Manager Tom Minter said new ARA rules exclude state agencies from funds for acoustics upgrades but allow city and county groups. The Armory plans parking upgrades with 700 new spaces after 10 days of grading. Acoustical engineers recommended a $30,000 request to improve sound, air handling, and ceiling attenuation.
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Objective Study of Bible Wins Supreme Court Backing
The Supreme Court rules public schools may not hold daily Bible or prayer exercises and must stay neutral toward religion. Justice Clark’s majority allows objective Bible study as part of secular curriculum, prompting praise from religious leaders.
Court rules against school prayers as Supreme Court bans devotional use
Washington UPI reports the Supreme Court 8 to 1 ruling that Lord's Prayer and Bible reading in public schools violate the First Amendment. Congress and state legislatures may seek a constitutional amendment to override but show little expectation of success. Justice Tom C. Clark writes the neutrality requirement, while Justice Stewart dissents, decrying limits on religious free exercise.
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Bykovsky Sets New Space Endurance and Distance Records
Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky extends space flight to four days and 60 plus orbits totaling about 1,625,000 miles. Spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova, aboard Vostok VI, reports readiness to record data on manual descent and surpasses American orbit records with her 30th orbit.
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Labor MPS urge Macmillan pause Kennedy London visit
Opposition Labour member Marcus Lipton urged Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to ask President Kennedy to delay his London visit after the Profumo scandal shook the Conservative government. The press and political observers say Macmillan faces pressure to resign, though he survived a confidence vote and is set to host Kennedy for talks on June 29-30.
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Sick Wife Kills Husband Five Children and Self
A 44 year old Prospect housewife killed her husband, five of his children, and then herself with a 12 gauge shotgun. Police say she telephoned her husband at work to claim a child was ill, then tied a string to the trigger to end her life after the murders and noted she had been under a doctor’s care for a nervous condition.
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UPI
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Saylor Fights Atomic Power Move Impact on Coal
Washington Republican Rep. John P. Saylor warned at the National Coal Association meeting that federal push to develop atomic power as a domestic fuel could destroy the coal industry. He clashed with AEC Chairman Glen T. Seaborg, who said the government would proceed with atomic power plans, subsidizing them as needed.
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UPI
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Randolph And Morse Urge Foreign Aid Cut
Washington reports say Senators Jennings Randolph and Wayne Morse have joined to urge reduction and re appraisal of U.S. aid to foreign countries. They cited great pockets of unemployment, notably in West Virginia, and called for a reappraisal of national and international goals while reaffirming a commitment to aid the needy of the world.
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Washington
Statehood Day Plans Move Kennedy Not Coming
Charleston observers learn Attorney General Robert Kennedy will not attend Statehood Day ceremonies as President Kennedy must speak for about an hour. The schedule shifts include an 11 a.m. ceremony on the Statehouse steps and a 1:30 p.m. Senate-House baseball game at Watt Powell Park.
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Roosevelt Jr Leads West Virginia Appalachi an summit with federal officials
Commerce Under Secretary Franklin Roosevelt Jr and Gov. Barron with about 15 federal officials held closed talks in Charleston on West Virginia needs as part of Appalachian development. Roosevelt planned a news conference before departing the state after an officials reception at the executive mansion. Barron, head of the Appalachian Governors Conference, postponed a Washington trip to join the visit.
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Raleigh Register to Salute West Virginia Centennial
The Raleigh Register announces a Centennial edition honoring West Virginia's 100th anniversary set for tomorrow. Subscribers receive the issue in regular fashion. extra copies are 35 cents and mailed copies 75 cents.
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Tiros Launch Postponed By Rocket Trouble
Cape Canaveral reports that a Tiros weather satellite launch was postponed at least 24 hours due to rocket trouble. Officials tentatively scheduled the attempt for about 5 30 a m EDT Wednesday with U S plans to orbit the satellite temporarily on hold.
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Moro Declines Forming Italian Government Crisis Deepens
Premier designate Aldo Moro declined to form a new Italian government as Socialist dissension pulled the party to the opposition. The move deepened Italy s political crisis, threatening a government before Kennedy s planned visit and widening the Communist party vote gain in the current elections.
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Weston Woman Dies in Highway Toll Rise to 160
Winnie Wise, 50, of Weston, died in a Monday traffic crash after her car crossed a bridge and wrecked. The incident pushed the state highway death toll to 160, 20 fewer than the 180 deaths recorded at the same point last year.
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UPI
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State Leaders Favor Decision On School Prayer Ruling
West Virginia religious leaders varied in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling banning devotional use of the Bible and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. Episcopal and Methodist bishops urged responsibility rests with parents and churches. Some Baptist and Presbyterian leaders welcomed it as law yet emphasized continued need for moral values. State officials noted local prayers may exist but the ruling requires careful review of current practices.
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Joseph H. Hodges
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Area Religious Leaders Comment On Court Ruling
Area religious leaders react to the Supreme Court ruling banning devotional opening prayers in public schools. Isadore Wein urges religious freedom and no coercion. Rev. Corey Mitchell defends prayer as part of American tradition and a bulwark against communism. Rev. Kenneth Swank supports church state separation. Rev. W Reece Burns expresses disappointment with the decision. The piece notes varied views on impact for schools, students, and unity.
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