Kennedy seeks 600 million for Latin America aid program
President Kennedy asked Congress to approve 600 million dollars to attack poverty in Latin America and counter the Red threat. He urged immediate appropriations of 500 million general assistance and 100 million for Chile earthquake relief, tying funds to self help and reform. The plan, tied to the Act of Bogota, aims at a bold 10 year program to raise living standards amid widespread poverty and unrest.
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UPI
White House
Washington
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Congress
Latin America
Legis
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Blankecheck
Bolt to Three Forks road to be built officials say
Official word from Jack Nuckols newly named state motor vehicles commissioner confirms a Bolt to Three Forks road project. The plan, long advocated by legislators and Beckley leaders, should see an announcement within weeks as discussions on cost and funding continue with Burl Sawyers to lead the work.
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Three Forks
Jack Nuckols
State Motor Vehicles Department
Nuckols
State Senate
Kennedy to Deliver WVU Commencement Address
Plans are underway in Morgantown for President John F. Kennedy to deliver the 92nd WVU commencement address on June 5, the first presidential visit to the campus since 1911. Gov. W. W. Barron announced the invitation after Kennedy accepted, noting the president’s West Virginia ties and early campaign support here. Governor Barron also said he would step aside from giving the graduation address in his first year in office.
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UPI
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West Virginia University
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University
WVU Board of Governors
Charleston
W. W. Barron
Barron
Washington
West Virginia
Los Angeles
White House
W. Va
WVU
Clyde L. Colson
Colson
William Howard Taft
Thomas E. Hodges
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
State Police Raise 25 Dollar Monthly Pay Boost Announced
Col. W. E. Burchett said morale improves as the legislature grants troopers a 25 per month raise effective July 1. The plan allows no new rookies this spring. some former troopers are rehiring, and starting pay rises to 365 dollars monthly for new recruits.
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W. E. Burchett
Burchett
The
Register
State Police Academy
West Virginia Weather Casts Clearing and Cooler Tonight
West Virginia forecast promises clearing skies and cooler air with lows 36 to 44 tonight. Wednesday should be mostly sunny and mild with Beckley reaching highs around 66 yesterday and a low near 43. River conditions show Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake muddy, with a new gauge reading 3.5 feet. The UPI report notes Laredo Texas tying the day’s high of 42 and Caribou Maine reporting nine degrees below zero.
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Oak Hill
Greenbrier
New York
UPI
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Maine
New English Bible Smashes Sales Records Worldwide
Britain and the United States saw instant demand as the New English Bible went on sale. Within hours, Britain’s W H Smith reported record sales and Foyle’s noted first day figures rivaling modern best sellers. Clerics warned of potential controversy over replacing the King James Version.
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London
UPI
Britain
United States
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Lady Chatterly
Foyle’s
Lady C
Elmore resigns Mercer County Court presidency
Clarence Elmore has formally resigned as president of Mercer County Court while remaining a member. He will refuse pay, directing his $250 monthly commissioner salary to Salvation Army units at Princeton and Bluefield.
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Princeton
UPI
Clarence Elmore
Mercer County Court
Elmore
Salvation Army
Bluefield
State income tax instructions to go to employers soon
West Virginia plans to start collecting the new state income tax on April 1. Tax forms for employers are being printed and will guide payroll deductions. The Tax Department is setting up a new income tax division, with a head expected to be announced. Supplemental funding was approved to finance the division and equipment purchases. First noticeable collections are expected around June.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia
C. Howard
Hardesty Jr
Hardesty
Tax Department
Unkle Nabob Claims One-Sentence History Of America
Sherwood Glutz notes Unkle Nabob says he wrote a single sentence history of the nation, stating America was discovered in 1492 and urging readers to consider its current state.
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Unkle Nabob
America
Jist
Moore Calls Redistricting Fair in West Virginia
Rep Arch A Moore Jr West Virginia's lone Republican in Congress says the states redistricting measure passed by the Legislature is essentially fair His likely opponent Rep Cleveland M Bailey contends the move dismembers his district and pits him against Moore Moore notes both legislative chambers are controlled by opposition and says he has a fighting chance In the new map the 1st District combines seven former 1st District counties with six from the 3rd District
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Washington
UPI
Arch A. Moore Jr
West Virginia
Congress
Moore
House of Representatives
Cleveland M. Bailey
Clarksburg
Moundsville
Politicians Made Too Many Promises Mills Snowed Under
New Pinecrest Sanitarium business manager Okey Mills reports 500 job seekers for every opening as unemployment soars in Charleston. He says changes will come under the Democratic administration, but has not yet enacted any. Mills describes strain from constant interviews, and calls for turnover amid Democratic victory. He notes 243 employees in medical care and says he cannot fire staff while struggling to place applicants.
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Okey Mills
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Sanitarium
Charleston
Mills
Descent into chaos in Congo as whites threatened
U.N. reports describe Kivu Province under Lumumbist and tribal control with terror, rape, and forced nudity as 300 whites including 250 missionaries face danger. An American girl missionary was raped by four Congolese soldiers. U.N. patrols are missing. Most violence centered near Kama, 138 miles from Bukamu, amid flight of Europeans to Urundi Rwanda.
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Lumumba
Christ of the Congo
U.N
Lumumbisi-held
Kivu
United Nations
Kama
Bukamu
Urundi-Ruanda
Earl's Pearls Sign Spotted at Blooming ton Travel Agency
A sign outside a Blooming ton Indiana travel agency, spotted by Art Johnson, quips If you look like your passport picture you need the trip. The piece notes a shift from debt to style over the years.
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Bloomington
Ind
Art Johnson
Extended Term Seen Helping State Schools
West Virginia teachers gain a $20 monthly raise as the Legislature approves a 1961 62 term extension. The extra two weeks helps all 55 counties meet North Central Association accreditation requirements and broadens access to college for students. The education budget rises to 140.2 million dollars with 6.6 million more for expanded classroom time and salaries.
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Charleston
UPS
West Virginia Education Association
Phares Reeder
North Central Association
Reeder
North Central
State Demo Chairman Praises Legislators
United Press International reports West Virginia Democratic Chairman Hulett C. Smith praised the just-completed 55th Legislature for approving a $140.2 million budget for 1961-62 and enabling the Barron administration to pursue social and industrial improvements. He called the session one of action that carried out Democratic campaign programs.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Hulett C. Smith
Smith
Barron
West West Virginia
British Actress Belinda Lee Dies In Auto Wreck
Belinda Lee a 25 year old British actress noted for a high profile romance with Italian Prince Filippo Orsini died in a 100 mile per hour car crash near Baker California. The car lost a tire, skidded 900 feet and rolled over with three others injured including writer Guatiero Jacopetti.
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UPI
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Filippo Orsini
Miss Lee
England
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Sophia Loren
Guatiero Jacopetti
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Malibu
Paola Cavara
Los Angeles
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Kennedy to Hold News Conference Wednesday in White House
President Kennedy will host a news conference at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday in the White House. The event will be filmed and recorded for later TV broadcast but not shown live.
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Washington
UPS
Kennedy
White House
55th Legislature Record Pleases County Delegates
Raleigh County lawmakers praise the 55th Legislature after a 60 day session. G C Porter, C Berkeley Lilly, and Roy Lee Harmon discuss backing Governor Barrons program, tax measures, and the Natural Resources Bill. Porters comments note harmony and long term hopes for the governors plan.
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Raleigh County
House of Delegates
G. C. Porter
C. Berkley Lilly
Roy Lee Harmon
W. W
Jackie” Withrow
Sophia
TV Debates Cancelled Sparks Legal Threats
A wire dispatch reports Jack Paar accused Ed Sullivan of lying after a disputed TV fees debate cancellation on Tonight. Nixon joined Adams Duque Hazeltine in LA. Picasso, 79, wed Jacqueline Roques, his longtime companion, in March. Pathet Lao claimed air strikes in Laos, asserting new victories. Eleven oil technicians, including three Americans, were found safe in the Spanish Sahara by Moroccan troops. Khrushchev said a Soviet astronaut may be sent into space soon. Gable’s widow will have Caesarean birth in Encino Hospital. Castro attacked Kennedy plan for hemispheric alliance. Tito arrives in Monrovia for state visit. Secret agent Miss K testified at Old Bailey in spy-ring case. Hodges to back Kennedy highway tax plan. Two killed, 13 injured in Wilkes-Barre toy pistol ammo factory explosion.
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Ed Sullivan
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House Ways & Means Committee
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