Supreme Court ruling may force criminal procedure revisions
Lawyers say state prosecutions must overhaul practices after the Supreme Court barred illegally seized evidence from state trials. The decision, overturning the 1948 Mapp ruling, raises fears thousands of inmates could seek release. The court adjourned until October after delivering 33 opinions.
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Union Shop Ruling Sparks Right to Work Debate
A Supreme Court decision held that railway workers must pay union dues but cannot have those funds used for political activities against their wishes. Union officials accused the ruling of boosting labor power, while critics said it leaves many questions unresolved and could lead to refunds for objecting members.
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Court rules belief-in-God oath not required for notary
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Maryland man may serve as a notary public without swearing belief in God. The decision struck down a Maryland law requiring public office holders to sign an oath declaring belief in God, noting seven other states have similar laws.
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West Virginia Birth Tied to 1861 Civil War Split
One hundred years ago today West Virginia separated from Virginia and, after a two year period described as no-man's land, became the 35th state. The Restored Government of Virginia led by Francis Pierpont governed from Wheeling and Alexandria, amid constitutional disputes over statehood and secession.
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Eichmann Claims Nazi Orders, Not Personal Acts
Adolf Eichmann testified he acted as an emigration and transportation specialist who merely carried out his bosses orders. The West German defendant said he did not volunteer to testify, signing a forced statement under duress after being kidnapped in Buenos Aires. He joined the Nazi party in 1932 to end Versailles Treaty limits. he called Hitler's extermination of Jews a tragedy.
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West Virginia Weather Update With Thunder Showers Likely
Mostly sunny and warm conditions prevail in West Virginia with a high in the low 20s, a risk of scattered thunderstorms in the north this afternoon or evening, and rain spreading south tonight. Lows 55 to 62. Wednesday turns cloudy and cooler with more rain. River levels: Greenbrier normal and cloudy, Lake normal and cloudy with 4.5 gates open. gauge reads 3 ft.
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Costello released then jailed on contempt charge
Underworld gambling czar Frank Costello was released from federal detention in New York City and immediately jailed on a contempt charge for refusing to answer questions about slips found after the May 1957 life attempt. He faces deportation to Italy and had been serving a tax evasion sentence since 1958.
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Central Fears Bankruptcy In Railway Merger
New York Central Railroad president Alfred E. Perlman warned bankruptcy could follow the Chesapeake and Ohio merger, though not immediately, as ICC hearings on C&O's bid to control and merge with the B&O proceed. Perlman urged a three way merger to strengthen eastern rails against the Pennsylvania RR, while C&O president Tuohy was cross examined.
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New York Central
John Bradford
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Sleeping Beauty Saved Near Wheeling Dam
An unidentified bikini clad woman slept in a drifting boat near the Ohio River Dam at McMechen. Attendants tied onto the craft just before it went over the dam. She told authorities in the early morning hours I fell asleep.
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Deadline Set For Castro Tractors Swap Offer
Detroit dispatch reports the Tractors for Freedom Committee, led by Eleanor Roosevelt and Milton Eisenhower, insisting on 500 agricultural tractors in exchange for 1,214 Cuban prisoners and giving Fidel Castro until Friday noon to accept. The group rejected a cash request of 28 million and noted Castro’s shift from their April invasion negotiation. The committee, after talks by four agricultural experts, reaffirmed its offer and cited Castro’s May 17 address to the National Association of Small Farmers.
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Cowardice Suspected as Police Dog Skips House
A Omaha police dog named Ken was suspended amid an alleged act of cowardice after he fled a house when a cat chased him. The incident drew attention to the animal’s behavior among officers. In unrelated notes, other brief items mention a Walden's cash and carry robbery with a $1,400 haul, a donkey barred from a restaurant, and a prisoner’s escape by broom and janitorial duties.
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Ikeda Arrives for Kennedy Ikeda Talks at White House
Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda arrived in Washington with his wife and Foreign Minister Zentaro Ko saka for a three day round of partnership talks with President Kennedy. The discussions will address nuclear testing China policy and aid to underdeveloped areas under the U S Japanese security treaty. Ikeda will also attend a lunch with Eisenhower and explore Asia reactions to potential underground nuclear tests and Japan's role in aiding South Korea.
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Congo Parliament to convene under U.N. guard
The United Nations announces a Congo Parliament session starting June 25 at Lovanium University outside Leopoldville. MPs will stay on campus with security measures including a ground search, no phone service, restricted press access, and secret voting. Soldiers and police will lay down arms during the session.
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City saves 5000 under Douglas Act to fund plan
Beckley reports its first benefit from the Douglas Bill or Area Redevelopment Act a 5000 saving on the comprehensive plan cost Mayor Cecil L Miller says 5000 was sent to the West Virginia Department of Commerce as the city share of the 20000 total for Michael J Baker Jr Inc The bill now pays in full and federal participation has risen to 75 percent per the act The city contracts through the State Department of Commerce which engages the Baker firm for the project The plan has federal Housing and Home Finance Agency approval awaiting further steps.
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West Virginia leads in new Medicare aged care program
West Virginia tops eight states in beneficiaries under the federally sponsored medical care for the aged program with 12,125 qualified as of March 31 out of 14,623 applicants. Despite 6,357 receiving aid in six months, the state reports large eligibility determinations prior to care, due to its screening process. Massachusetts shows 17,829 qualified, but most are transfers from the Old Age Assistance program.
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Call to disclose true credit costs aims to curb hidden rates
Senator Paul Douglas leads a push to require sellers and lenders to reveal true interest rates and total service charges on installment purchases. Supporters say clear disclosure would drop consumer costs by billions, while opponents warn about state rights and bookkeeping burdens. The plan targets not market ending but protecting unwary buyers from heavy debt in a $54 billion installment sector.
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Brinkley Honored as West Virginia Colonel and Mountaineer
NBC newsman David Brinkley was named an honorary Mountaineer and a Colonel on Gov. W W Barron’s staff in a Washington ceremony. The tribute followed Brinkley’s favorable film spot during West Virginia’s Democratic primary and his remarks on needed bridge repairs. Attendees included Sen. Robert C Byrd and Reps. John Slack Elizabeth Kee and Ken Hechler.
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Underwood
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Randolph
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Ken Hechler
U.S. Pledges to Withdraw Laos Advisers If Peace Accord Reached
U.S. special envoy Harriman told the Laos peace conference that Washington will remove all American military advisers from Laos if an agreement to demilitarize and neutralize the country is reached. Withdrawals to be phased and supervised by the International Control Commission with other foreign forces aligned to the 1954 Geneva pact. The move aims to secure lasting peace and a new coalition government in Laos.
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Kennedy space program urged by NASA official
United Press International reports Atlanta based NASA program director Demarquis D Wyatt urged adoption of President Kennedy's space program saying without it an American moon effort is unlikely. He warned benefits hinge on federal support and national effort to reach lunar goals.
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