Sky Diver Conducts Galileo Like Gravity Tests at Arguello
UCLA and NASA launch a series of gravity experiments using skydiver Lyle Cameron from a Navy facility at 10 000 feet. A helmet camera records a 16 inch sphere released with a smoke tracer while ground cameras radar track the descent. Ground observers note a corkscrew fall pattern as the computer accounts for air currents.
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Point Arguello
Calif
UPI
Lyle Cameron
University of California At Los Angeles
UCLA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Uri Shafrir
Galileo
Pisa
Italy
Cameron
Sky Diver Magazine
Earth
Navy
Overabundant Tobacco Seen as Major Trade Problem
At the Greenbrier hotel the LTEA president warned of an alarming tobacco surplus due to acreage increases and higher yields. Health reports cut global cigarette growth to 2.4 percent in 1962 and still lower afterward, while U S cigarette sales slipped in early 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaf Tobacco Exporters Association
LTEA
C. Sturet Carr Jr
Richmond
Greenbrier Hotel
Carr
Universal Leaf Tobacco Co
Exporters’ Association
A. C. Monk Jr
Farmville
N. C
Robert C. Edwards
Clemson University
Skinner
U. S
Integration Protests Hit Beach Demonstrations Across States
In two beach demonstrations several integrationists were beaten and about 20 people were arrested. Civil rights advocates paraded to a historic slave market and held a rally under heavy police guard. Florida Governor Bryant faces a federal contempt hearing Friday over a ban on similar city bans. A Mississippi legislative special session opens to consider desegregation avoidance laws. A federal court reviews petitions to move 100+ racial demonstrators from state courts. A Negro minister and family stage a swim-in at a lake with no trouble. Prince Edward County supervisors weigh whether to obey federal orders reopening schools closed to avoid integration.
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Florida
Farris Bryant
Bryant
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Federal Court
Andover
Conn
Bull and Boy Corner Ex-Convict In Kentucky Murder Capture
In Lebanon Kentucky an angry bull and a teen horse rider helped police trap Garland Russell 33 accused of murder and attempted murder. Russell hid in trees near Route 68 with wife Freda as state police questioned him after a Danville man died from gunshot wounds and another man was strangled. Russell, recent release from prison for auto theft and a Perryville policeman shooting in 1956, is charged with murder and shooting to kill. his wife is held as an accessory.
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Lebanon
UPI
Garland Russell
Glasscock
Russell
Route 68
J.W. van Arsdale
Danville
van Arsdale
Charles Irwin
Perryville
Court urges faster desegregation in Prince Edward County case
The court continues from page one noting Prince Edward County Va to reopen schools closed to dodge desegregation. It states the trial court may order taxes to fund the move and clearly signals a push to accelerate desegregation planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward County
Scranton Plans Six-State Campaign Swing This Week
Governor William Scranton broadens the presidential bid with a six-state trek into Delaware New Jersey West Virginia Florida and Michigan while weighing Dewey help and consulting with GOP leaders. He aims to counter Goldwater on the first ballot at the San Francisco convention and hopes to debate.
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Ing
Dewey
Meade Alcorn
Leonard Hall
Fred Scribner
GOP
Scranton
Goldwater
San Francisco
Ohio
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Arizona
Dwight D. Ei
Hearing Of Local Youth Stated Juvenile Arrested On Warrant
A 17 year old of Sun rise Ave was arrested on a peace warrant for threats to do bodily harm issued by Magistrate Joe Rodriguez after a home altercation. Bond posted, hearing set for Saturday. Also, William J. Shumate IV of Beckley released after posting bond on destruction of property and drunkenness charges. Several other Beckley residents, including Joe Herrera Jr David L Wilson William Pilkington III Ray Hicks and James Snyder, paid small fines for traffic and safety violations.
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Sunrise Ave
Joe Rodriguez
Rodriguez
William J. Shumate
Beckley
Raleigh
Shumate
Joe Herrera Jr
W. A
Gene) Burke
Herrera
Rts
Raleigh Co
David L. Wilson
Burke
Wilson
U. S. Rt
William Pilkington, III
Ray Carlson Hicks
Mabscott
Dewey Supports Scranton Bid for Republican Nomination
Former New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey is reported backing Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton for the GOP presidential nomination. Scranton said Dewey, a 1944 and 1948 candidate, plans to help in New York as he met with congressional leaders in Washington to thank them for aiding civil rights legislation. Barry Goldwater opposed the measure.
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Senhower
Goldwater
Washington
Scranton
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
UPI
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Harrisburg
Dewey
Ople
Barry Goldwater
Teamster Haulers Could Hit New Car Deliveries
A potential nationwide Teamster strike threatens the auto industry’s 8 million car sales goal as dealers rely on trucks for factory and rail deliveries. General Motors says it will keep plants running while storage capacity and evolving negotiations determine future activity. Hoffa’s nationwide contract and a local vote onha memebers’ rights may influence the strike trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
U.S
Hoffa
Four 4-H Members Attend Older Youth Camp
Oak Hill 4-H Club members Steve Crislip Dorothy Dangerfield Sheila Kania and Patricia Protka depart for Jackson's Mill to attend Older Youth Camp June 22 27. Each received partial scholarships for club work. Steve a Collins High junior starred in a state winning strawberry judging team earning a Pittsburgh trip. Dorothy a Collins High senior earned a charting pin and is active in Rainbow Girls. Sheila a 1964 Collins graduate and Pat a 1964 Collins graduate will enter West Virginia Tech and are Eager Beaver 4-H Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK Hill
ANS
Steve Crislip
Dorothy Dangerfield
Shelia Kania
Patricia Protka
Jackson's Mill
Steve
R. B. Crislip
Cherry Lane
Eager Beavers
Collins High School
Buchannon
Pittsburgh
Dorothy
Marvin Dangerfield
Salem Road
Patricia
Carl Protka
Collins High
Pat
Citizens Foundation
West Virginia Tech
Geography figures for Kuwait and Russia listed
The report notes Kuwait lies between Iraq and Saudi Arabia with an area of about 6,000 square miles. It adds that forest land in Russia accounts for more than 44 percent of the nation's total area.
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Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Russia
Topless display sparks dispute at local shop
A row over a bare-bosomed mannequin at the Orchid Shop escalates as a worker cites religious reasons while the owner, Cash Cashion, is away in New York. The Neiman Marcus division has decided not to sell the items, and the owner ordered removal if customers protest.
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Orchid Shop
Neiman-Marcus
Cash Cashion
Cashion
New York
Kennedy Mourns Friends In Plane Crash Funeral
Senator Edward M Kennedy kept a lonely vigil as funeral services were held for two friends killed in a fatal plane crash. The 32 year old senator remained under 24 hour observation for a back injury while doctors reported no paralysis or permanent damage and there was uncertainty about a return to full health. Edward S Moss of Andover and Edwin Zimmy of Lawrence, both named in the ceremonies, were honored in separate Requiem Masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
Masschusetts
Cooley, Dickinson Hospital
Kennedy
Andover
Edward S. Moss
Kenedy
Lawrence
Edwin Zimmy
Bond Forfeiture in Beckley Police Court
Allen E. James of Edalon Texas forfeited a $16.75 bond on a charge of expired Virginia registration in Beckley Police Court Monday night. All other cases totaling $56.25 in bonds were on drunkenness charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen E. James
Edalon
Texas
Virginia
Beckley
West Virginia Trial Lawyers to host Beckley workshop
Beckley will host a Medical-Legal workshop for West Virginia Trial Lawyers on August 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Beckley Elks Club. Dr. Charles L. Frankel of the University of Virginia and Dr. C. A. Stevenson of Beckley Memorial Hospital will cover medical malpractice, research methods, personal injury, and pain and suffering evaluation. Members of the legal and medical professions plus judiciary will attend. non-members pay a registration fee. Reservations: Box 1008 Beckley.
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West Virginia
Beckley
W. A. Thornhill
Association
Charles L. Frankel
University of Virginia
C. A. Stevenson
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Frankel
Stevenson
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Beckley Elks Club
Thornhill
Johnson vows U.S. will defend Southeast Asia and Viet Nam policy
President Johnson reaffirmed U.S. resolve to back Southeast Asia against Communist aggression. He said the policy remains peace driven, not a jungle war, while stressing readiness to defend nations including Laos against violations of Geneva accords. He urged compliance and warned against terrorism from Hanoi.
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America
Southeast Asia
Johnson
North Viet Nam
U.S
United States
South
Viet Nam
Laos
International Conrol Commission
South East Asia
Hanoi
Final rites for John Persinger held at Melton Mortuary
Death notice for John Warren Persinger 76 of Pleasant Hills describes funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday in Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. L A Garten in charge. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens follows. Persinger died Monday at 8 30 a.m. after a long illness in a local hospital. Body may be viewed after 3 p.m. Wednesday. pallbearers named.
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John Warren Persinger
Pleasant Hills
Melton
L. A. Garten
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Persinger
Raleigh
Joseph Slater
Kelly C. Stewart
John M. Stepp
C. H. Canterbury
P. A. Thurman
E. E. Bibb Sr
C. Turner
Ira Whit
Garrett Godbey Funeral Held After Illness
Garrett Godbey, born at Calloway Heights and World War II veteran, died after a lengthy illness. Son of Mrs. Lorem ma Evans Godbey and the late Walter Godbey, he leaves his wife Ruth Flath and two sons, David W. and Richard Lee. Surviving siblings include Robert L. Godbey, Arnold W. Godbey, and Mrs. Herb Matteson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vine Funeral Home in Rochester.
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Calloway Heights
Loremma Evans Godbey
Walter Godbey
King, Pa
A. W. Flath
Greensburg
Ruth Flath
David W
Richard Lee
Robert L
Van
Arnold W
Wetherfield
George N. Switzer Dies After Long Illness
George N. Switzer, 77, of Sunrise Ave., died in a local hospital at 12 15 a m today after a long illness. The body is at Melton Mortuary pending completion of arrangements.
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George N. Switzer
Ai Sunrise Ave
Melton Mortuary
Calloway services set for Willie M. Calloway
Willie Marvin Calloway 63 of Huntington formerly of Garten died Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church Garten with burial at a cemetery in Fayette. Survivors include brothers Grover and Sam of Garten and sisters Ella Leach Garten Alice Boxdale Atlantic City N J and Minnie Shipp Huntington. Body to be moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville to church one hour before service.
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Willie Marvin
Dude) Calloway
Huntington
Garten
Mount Zion Baptist Church
A. Cemetery
Fayette
Grover
Sam
Ella Leach
Alice Boxdale
Atlantic City
N. J
Minnie Shipp
Dodd-Payne Funeral Home
Fayetteville
Raymond Flath dies after cancer battle in Rochester
Raymond Flath 42 of Southwest Rochester died in a local hospital Monday after a five month illness from cancer. A Beckley Memorial Hospital technician in the Cardo Pulminary Laboratory, he later moved to Rochester in 1963 to work as a research technician at Mayo Clinic. Born February 6, 1919, in Wilmer, he was active with Beckley Curtain Callers, handling lighting and wiring for plays.
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Raymond Flath
Rochester
Minn
Glenn Ave
Beckley
Flath
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Mayo Clinic
Wil
US officials defend 1.055 billion Viet Nam aid package
McNamara and Taylor argue the 1.055 billion military aid earmark is vital to U.S. national security and to bolster the South Vietnamese effort against the Viet Cong. They warn opposing cuts would be a tragic emasculation of support.
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Johnson
South Viet Nam
McNamara
Taylor
Viet Nam
U.S
Groom Will Be Married as Friend Plans Jump
Kevin Brady a 22 year old former Marine from Long Island New York will parachute from an airplane at 5000 feet to celebrate the wedding of Vance Raun 24 and Janet Kopes at St Patrick s Church Erie on July 18 He will free fall 4500 feet while trailing flares and land in a lot beside the church Raun called it a great way to celebrate adding extra zip to the ceremony.
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Erie
UPI
Kevin Brady
Long Island
N.Y
Vance Raun
Janet Kopes
St. Patrick’s
Brady
Raun
Burton mother in critical condition after fall at home
Mrs. Burton of Princeton wife of J. C. Burton and mother of C. E. Burton is in critical condition at Bluefield Sanitarium. She suffers a broken arm and hip from a fall at her home Saturday evening. Burton is deputy commissioner for the State Tax Commission.
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J. C. Burton
Princeton
C. E. Burton
Daniels
Bluefield
Burton
State Tax Commission
Bishop Joins Marines Recruit Training At Parris Island
James Hershel Bishop Jaeger son of Oley and Blanche Bishop enlisted in the U S Marine Corps at Beckley recruiting station and has been sent to Parris Island South Carolina for recruit training.
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Bishop
James Hershel Bishop
Jaeger
Oley and
Blanche Bishop
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Beckley
Parris Island
S. C
Picnic at Rev Favor's place hosted by The Tams AME Church
The Tams AME Church will sponsor a church picnic at Rev E Favor's Harper Heights residence at noon Saturday. All church schools are invited to attend. Rev D L i Smith serves as pastor.
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Tams Ame
E. Favor
Harper Heights
D. L. i Smith
Homicide charges for two 17 yearolds in Pittsburgh murder
Mur der charges were filed Monday against Kenneth Baurle and Schmidt both 17 in the fatal beating of a car thief during a burglary in Pittsburgh. Police search for the body of William L Covington 37 Chesapeake Virginia who fell overboard during a sailing race and was abandoned by the Coast Guard. Col Frank K Everest Jr at MacDill Air Force Base received West Virginia Distinguished Service Medal. An appeal to review Opequon Public Service Districts water and sewer service by Martinsburg was denied by the State Supreme Court. Continental Can Co Hazel Atlas Glass division won a 378000 ashtray contract for government stores. Armstrong a new astronaut will visit the National Youth Science Camp July 6-7. Frank Church said Senate House conferences would reconvene to discuss reimbursement to the Seneca Indians for land in Pennsylvania and Western New York. Ledium Steel Allegheny Corp will build a major new mill on the Allegheny River at Natrona. Joseph Spivey 18 faces manslaughter trial Wednesday for the shooting of his brother-in-law Wade Beaujon 23 in Whiteville.
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Kenneth Baurle
Schmidt
Pittsburg
William L. Covington
Chesapeake
Coast Guard
Frank K. Everest Jr
MacDill Air Force Base
Florida
West Virginia
Fairmont
South Atlantic
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Ala
State Supreme Court
Opequon Public Service District
PSC
Martinsburg
Hazel - Atlas Glass
Continental Can Co
Clarksburg
Armstrong
Ohio
Green Bank
Frank Church
Idaho
Senate House
Pennsylvania
New York
Ledium Steel Allegheny Corp
Allegheny River
Natrona
Joseph Spivey
Wade Beaujon
Whiteville
Monessen painter killed in Pittsburgh light tower fall
A Monessen painter died Monday after falling 100 feet from a Pittsburgh light tower. The incident adds to a day of multiple tragedies as a separate car and tractor-trailer collision near Wash today killed two people and injured others. The survivors' status was unclear. The day also saw Harley R Hedge, 48, of Salem, appointed assistant commissioner for program operations in the State Welfare Department and noted for prior service under Gov. Underwood in public assistance. In Kanawha, Charleston beer distributor William Dandy awaits retrial July 16 in the Intermediate Court on a charge of buying and receiving stolen cigarettes. Senator Hubert H Humphrey, a leading Democratic vice presidential hopeful, will substitute for Ted Kennedy at the Young Democratic Clubs of Kentucky Convention. Fifteen American astronauts plan a Xi visit to a tribe of Chaco Indians on the Chargres River ahead of a three-day jungle stay with survival gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monessen
Pittsburgh
Washi
Harley RR. Hedge
Salem
State Welfare Department
Department of Public Assistance
Cecil Underwood
Charleston
William Dandy
Kanawha Intermediate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Ted Kennedy
Young Democratic Clubs of Kentucky
Chargres
Supreme Court to review $10000 Mercer verdict
A $10,000 judgment from Mercer County Circuit Court for a couple whose daughter died at Bluefield Sanitarium will be reviewed by the State Supreme Court. Also reported were two State Road Commission employees drowning at Point Pleasant during a SRC outing and the Screen Actors Guild authorizing a nationwide strike against producers of television films after midnight June 30. Cosmos 33 launched by the Soviet Union carries scientific equipment to study outer space and the Duke of Windsor turns 70 with a quiet family celebration. McComb police found dynamite near a Negro home rocked by explosions in Mississippi. A plan to heat the new National Training School for Boys at Morgantown with coal electricity is under study by Sen. Byrd. Gov. Barron says West Virginians will honor civil rights spirit as a horserace betting office manager enters the embezzlement case.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
State Supreme Court
State Road Commission
SRC
Point Pleasant
Screen Actors Guild
Soviet Union
Outer
Space
Tass
Duke of Windsor
Crown of England
McComb
Mississippi
National Training School For
Morgantown
Robert Byrd
W. W. Barron
West Virginia
Wall I Street
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