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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1960
Page
1
The Senate, voting 84-0, extended present tax rates on corporation income and excise taxes, adding about 650 million in new revenue. The bill keeps Korean War era rates for corporate tax and excises on liquor, beer, cigarettes, autos and auto parts, with conference fate uncertain as House resistance looms.
Edgar B. Sims 78 known as the watchdog of the treasury died in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a stroke. A Democrat, he served 27 years as West Virginia state auditor and was renominated for another term before his death. Gov. Underwood must appoint a successor to finish the term and a replacement for the November race. Sims left a legacy of battles over public funds and a controversial but dedicated public service record.
The principality of Monaco reports the death of Princess Grace’s father John B. Kelly at 70 from intestinal cancer in Philadelphia. The princess and Prince Rainier fly to Philadelphia after a memorial mass at Monaco palace. Separately, Senate debates arms control funding and overseas expense disclosure while drug smuggling and riots prompt government warnings.
The report notes cloudy cooler conditions across West Virginia with occasional rain today and tonight, highs in the 70s, and night lows near 60 to 65, cooler in the mountains. Wednesday remains cool with more rain and possible scattered storms, Beckley readings show mid 60s to low 70s, Greenbrier River at Lake New gauges indicate normal, clear conditions with two gates open and water at 2.1 feet.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, speaking at the 40th annual Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in St. Louis, rejected claims that the Soviet Union would surpass the United States this century. He dismissed growthmanship critiques and insisted the Soviet economy remains behind despite Khrushchev’s boasts. Nixon urged targeted government aid to private industry while avoiding broad reforms, and contrasted handling of farm surpluses with price supports. Rockefeller seeks national GOP campaign, while Wagner leads Democratic race chatter.
TelePrompter develops Key TV system demonstrated in Miami Beach offering viewers control via two buttons to poll exam questions and interact with programming. Schlafly says trial use planned this summer in Liberal Kansas and Farmington New Mexico community stations.
Charleston AP state police and FBI investigated West Virginia s largest robbery. The $368000 cash loot plus potential checks were stolen from the Motor Vehicles Department. Thieves bypassed a vault through a ceiling vent and entered via an unlocked window.
Tokyo AP reports Premier Nobusuke Kishi will announce his resignation once the U S Japan security treaty comes into force. The Liberal Democratic leader discussed successor selection with Secretary General Shijo Kawashima as newspapers broadcast banner headlines. Ratification became final at midnight, with the pact to take effect after formal U S and Japanese approvals.
Former Gov. W. Averell Harriman cautioned against a provocation filled, get-tough stance toward the Soviet Union. He warned it would embolden Stalinists, push Moscow toward Beijing, and alarm allies, urging calm resolve and measured steps to advance the free world.
Hollywood AP reports Laurence Olivier Ingrid Bergman and Robert Stack won TV Emmys in their first television bids. Harry Belafonte became the first Black winner. Art Carney won for best comedy. Olivier accepted by Charlton Heston. Bergman won for Turn of the Screw. Stack earned best actor in a series. Desi Arnaz teased Stack with a Mercedes.
A mass collision in New Iberia Louisiana killed nine people including Aaron Williams Sr and his sons Aaron Jr Roger and Lloyd all farmers from Patentville. Also dead were Rev Lloyd D Taylor Pentacostal minister from Tupelo Miss George Babineaux Jr Alvin Bodin Sebastian Laporte and Patrick Henry. Archie Alexander survived with minor injuries. The crash occurred on a straight highway stretch.
Eastern Air Lines pilots ended a 10 day wildcat walkout after pressure from the union and management. About 35 to 40 Eastern flights were expected from Miami with schedules normalizing by midweek. A National Airlines strike was averted as union negotiators resumed talks with federal mediation. Pan American reports continued pilot sickouts.
Sherwood Glutz argues the Senate keeps taxes on telegraph and telephone services and travel, claiming old levies persist and burden the public. He suggests resisting by staying home and quiet, and questions potential taxes on smoke signals or loud shouting.
State Road Commissioner Patrick C. Graney endorsed a through-Charleston path for Interstate 64, urged to the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads for final approval. He also proposed a route for Interstate 77 through Charleston and an arterial link from Patrick Street to Sheldon Rock Branch.
President Eisenhower, cheered by more than 100000 Hawaiians, resumes golf on Kaneohe Marine course after arriving exhausted from the Far East tour. He plans another morning round on the same course, then rest week before returning to Washington. Aloha shouts accompany the motorcade as he greets the 442nd Nisei battalion and schoolchildren presenting peace pennies.
Short quips from Earl Wilson celebrate family, wives, and in-laws with humor about luxury and neighborly norms. No specific person or event explained. appears as a syndicated cartoonish humor item.
The House Rules Committee signaled it will consider allowing conferees from the Senate and House to craft a compromise on school aid. Key disputes remain over anti segregation terms and whether funds should target construction or teacher salaries, with proposed totals of 1.3 to 1.8 billion and differing time spans.
Henry Jackson Cadle of Rhodell, indicted for the May 8 death of his brother-in-law Henry Smith, will be taken to Weston State Hospital Wednesday for psychiatric examination. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Roy M. Cunningham arranged with Weston officials to admit him. sheriff's deputies will transport. Cadle has been jailed in Raleigh County on a murder charge after admitting a fight with Smith. The coroner reported contusions and possible foul play. Cadle previously claimed he was away and drunk.
Floyd Patterson's knockout win nearly disrupted the Ancient Order of Druids' midsummer rites at Stonehenge. About 3,000 revelers gathered on Salisbury Plain as dawn broke. Police guarded the scene to prevent disorder while crowds danced and drank near the stones.
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