Costello Dies at 53 Shocks Abbott After Split
Hollywood details the death of Lou Costello at age 53 from a heart attack shortly after sending his wife home from the hospital. Bud Abbott, who watched a Who’s on First? TV film, recalls Costello’s life of illness, tragedy, and stardom with their partnership ending in 1957.
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Senate Votes To Reconsider Gas Tax Hike
Charleston AP report details the West Virginia Legislature standoff over a gas and diesel tax increase from six to seven cents. The Senate used a reconsideration vote, stalled on the bill, and kept it on calendar pending study as House and Senate clash on effective dates and broader tax plans affecting education and state services.
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Parkersburg
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Threat to Morality From Radio Music Says Peale
New York AP reports Rev. Dr Norman Vincent Peale, noted preacher and author, warns that smutty music on certain radio stations threatens morality. He cites suggestive lyrics and sensual beat as sapping the moral fiber of people, especially teenagers.
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Britain Charges Massacre Plot In African Riots
In Nyasaland the British government accuses African nationalists of instigating a massacre plot as riots erupt across the protectorate. Strong forces battles rioters, with 26 Africans dead and many wounded including 32 nationalists and several police. Police opened fire at Nkatabay after efforts to disperse a crowd.
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Khrushchev Seen At Point Of No Return On German Policy
Western diplomats in Moscow say Nikita Khrushchev has moved to a point of no return on Germany policy. He seeks a separate East German peace and control of Berlin supply lines, while Britain and the Western Allies demand alternative provisions before concessions.
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Coles Byrd Coles of Raleigh Dies in Local Hospital
Byrd Coles of Raleigh died in a local hospital on Saturday February 28. Funeral services set for Wednesday March 5 at 2 30 PM at St John Baptist Church Raleigh with Rev H A Davis and Rev Archie Johnson officiating. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Body to be moved from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor to residence at 5 PM Tuesday March 3. Arrangements by Ritchie Johnson Funeral Parlor.
Thomas P. Jackson 41 of Cleveland Dies in Ohio Hospital
Thomas P. Jackson of Cleveland formerly Glen White died at 7 am Tuesday March 4 in a Cleveland hospital. Funeral services are set for 2:30 pm Friday at Tester First Church of God with Rev. Ralph Parsons and Rev. Jake Mullens officiating. Burial will be in Webb Cemetery in Lester. The body will be moved from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the home of his mother in law and father in law in Glen White at 5 pm Thursday. Active pallbearers are listed as Chester Bowling Fd Cochran Burk Acord Bill Harris Marvin Hawley Steve Birchfield Fatil Richards Fd Wood and Okey Lester. Dose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Florists.
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Poultry and Supplies for Sale Oak Hill Hens
Poultry and supplies hens for sale at Oak Hill. HO 9.9227 69 CALL CL 2-7651. Suddreths turkey farm offers fresh young double breast oven ready turkeys with delivery. MW Livestock Wanted buyers for horses and cattle. B Earl Mann Dial CL 2 7079. Miscellaneous for sale quick sale electric range kitchen cabinet 54 inch round table china cabinet wardrobe buffet server CL 3 4325.
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