Welfare Office Site Still Unsolved In Pinecrest
The Raleigh County welfare offices face space and rent troubles as Pinecrest Sanitarium and a local school site are discussed for relocation. State officials acknowledge possible plans to move welfare services amid disputed vacant-building options and back rent concerns.
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Tare Pinecrest
Register
Tempo
Pluverest
Ation
Squkesman
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Miss Mary Maleigh
Ann Callihan
Betty Caracal
Namuly
Toy J. Virden
Sov
Pinecrest’ Sanitari Feral
Raleigh County
pro-Health Commission, Inc
Wieden
Smileble
Carnal 2D
Mansa
Oald
Talof Naleluh County
Virden
Board of Education
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Raleigh County Court
County Welfare Department
President Hole
Raleigh County Cour
State Supreme Court
GIs Repel Flamethrower Assault in Highlands Battle
American forces in the Central Highlands repelled a siege as North Vietnamese troops used flamethrowers. The 4th Division faced a nighttime attack, sustaining U.S. casualties while inflicting heavy enemy losses in a roughly 7,000 to 1,500 engagement.
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Sy Jack Wallis Te Saigdy
Tighlands
Amd
Weather Fair And War Tactics Over Vietnam Front
Weather in Beckley and vicinity shows sun this afternoon with mild and warmer conditions into the week. In Vietnam, fierce fighting escalates near Saigon with Viet Cong casualties reported as 284 killed around Trang Bang and 105 confirmed killed near Tan Son Nhat Thunderous air power and artillery exchanges mark a major allied operation across the Central Highlands and Saigon outskirts.
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Dtave Uyjathicks
Somunualsis Taek
Constasig
Lans
All Albert
U.S
Alles
Kontum City
South Vietnam
Saizon
Nort Vietnamese
Vreng Bang
Saigon
Ain
A Shan
UPS
Charley Egleston
Flue
USS
Aml
South Vietnaimese Toons
Montay
Saldan
Trang Bang
Tan Son Nhat
Mifod
Pilots Praise FINA SAIGON Amid Radar Guided Fighter Claims
A disjointed report describes pilots praising FINA SAIGON in overcast skies, noting radar guided fighters and clashes with enemy tanks reported near South Vietnam. Gen Cushoyan cites 20 000 Communist deaths this year while flagging ongoing threats from Cambodia. A Charleston Turnpike victim, Linda Sue Chambers, dies after a West Virginia Turnpike crash in heavy rain.
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Charleston
Linda Sue Chambers
West Virginia
Ivatiie
Piller
Seven Mile Walk Protests Defeat Of School Levy
Walton UPS reports about 10 Walton High School students walked seven miles in protest of Roane County school levy defeat. Assistant principal Orel Raines says the march aimed to show dissatisfaction with the outcome. Superintendent Mirvell Chirk met the group and persuaded them to return to class.
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Walton
UPS
Walton High School
Roane County
Orel Raines
Mirvell Chirk
Hoan
Raines
Nationwide Telephone Strike Looms April 12
A national strike threat threatens Bell System and Western Electric workers as wage talks falter. The Communications Workers of America says about 165,000 workers could walk out on April 12 if no deal is reached. President Beirne warned management to avoid a work stoppage while automation and wage offers complicate negotiations.
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Ucn
Western Fleetric
Joseph. A. Beirne
Officour
Fleetric
CWA
Dexciine Beirne
Warkins
Consis S
All Hell Telephone Co
Bering
Bell System Telephones
Weststrike
Tern Electric Co
New York
American
Telephone and Telegraph Co
Ben
S. Gibner
Farle Widoy
Hal
Lahn
Governor Says Bond Sale Best Deal Available
Governor Hulett C. Smith announced the State Building Commission chose a New York firm to sell 242 million dollars of bonds. The bid offered 4.995 percent interest over 25 years, seen as the best option given current markets. The commission met in executive session before approving the bid for the capitol complex financing.
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Charleston
Hulett C. Smith
Bache & Cy
Eaid
Gyrocopter Accident Kills Upshur Man
Theodore Martin, 38, died after a gyrocopter accident near Margantosen in Upshur County. He was struck by the rotor as the craft overturned in a wind gust, according to early reports from West Virginia University officials.
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Upshur
Tanduay
Theodore Martin
West Virginia University
Martin
Soldier from Parkersburg Killed in Vietnam War
Parkersburg native Soldier James Parkins of Wood County was killed Monday in Vietnam according to the War Department. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parkins of Parkersburg and served with Company B.
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Parkersburg
Wasrington
Wood County
W. Va
Janes
Parkershirs
New Jersey Returns to Duty Amid Viet Nam War Buildup
The USS New Jersey, a World War II battleship, reaches Atlantic waters after a year in overhaul. The crew, led by Captain Milward Teal, prepares for Viet Nam era service with reconditioning at Philadelphia yard costing about $30 million and a new refit to restore line-fire capability. The ship will transit the Panama Canal and resume duty against North Vietnam defenses.
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Pilate Eta
New Jersey
Vna Atlantic
Delaware
WidarRe
Ute Smatl Aris
Defense
Wallae
North Vietnam
Isamea
Comiliot
Rosseile
Onine Wattle
Pacific
Milward Lavder Teal
Viednata
Philadelphia Acy Yard
France Poses New Tariff Threat on Common Market
France presses its demand for United States tariff protection amid talks with Common Market partners. Gold rose to 40.38 an ounce in Paris, while France seeks a Western alliance overhaul. In the U S region a state police death is reported with services pending for Maynard F. Dawson of the Lazy Police Department.
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Mousshle
Iilliz
United States
European Potroleum Chemicals
Paris
Chilles de Gaulle
Kayser
Puneval
Maymond F. Dawson
Lazy Police Department
LL Dawson
Naval Guns Boon For Truman Again
A garbled paragraph reports President Truman receiving naval gun support, with references to a public appearance at the White House. The text mentions a return journey and military terms, though many names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Truman
Judicial Bill Veto Upheld in State and National Context
A chaotic wire service style dispatch reports President Johnson defending administration programs at a conference while a West Virginia Supreme Court vote upholds Gay, Mulett Smith’s candidacy in a new judicial circuit case. The piece chronicles political rhetoric, court action on a mandamus petition, and procedural questions about timing and eligibility, with mixed emphasis on national and state issues.
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Charleston
Vrn Wie
State Supreme Court
Mulett C. Smithi
West Virginia
Deden Chater Wrowoing Sr
Wiktian Kidd
Kidd
Garrit
Mandamus
Secre
Robert Alley
Cadet
Tan
Aida
Morton
Sindh
Senators See Flax Spending Package in Senate Talks
Senate sponsors express optimism about tying President Johnson's budget to a large federal spending cut. Some members forecast Senate approval of a tax and spending package including an extended excise tax and new surtax, with a July 1 spending target and potential votes planned this week.
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Livy Totay
Frestlent Jonson
Sow
Tahni Williams
Det
Senate Wold
Son
Georges AL Smuthers
Shrathers
H Wuld
Willing
Mensure
Kortlzcal
Juhnson Hag
Tony
Adlan
Massive communication push urged at human rights conference
Fragmented report on a human rights conference quotes Gov. Siylett and Senith urging a broad, aggressive information campaign. The remarks reference unity, education, and entertainment to advance liberty, denounce violence, and promote understanding amid regional tensions.
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Chanleston
Haan
Tadlay Senith
Smith
Tubiach
Hig Chantry
Kennedy Urges Vietnam Policy Amid Election Drive
Senator Kennedy outlines a stance on Southeast Asia, urging continued involvement in Vietnam and warning against a policy that could undermine political stability. He speaks in Portland and Racine, arguing for prudent military action while aiming to energize supporters for the upcoming Oregon rally.
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Tortland
Ore
Kennedy
Vorlland Aisle College
Brutatt Terrovison
South Vietnam
Drewdentie Winines
Weal
North
Vietnan
Niles
Racine
Califor
Oregon
Curtis Trent Trial Postponed On Federal Tax Charges
Curtis Trent remains slated for trial on federal income tax evasion charges. A formal postponement followed a defense motion, with Judge Waiter Toffman presiding. The government claims Trent owes $22,640 in several assessed hikes.
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Cwlis
Trent
Dncome
Teonk
Farmeu
Steocher
Fey
Preiser
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