Nixon Seeks Moderate Civil Rights Plank for GOP
Vice President Richard Nixon has urged Republicans to adopt a moderate civil rights plank drawn largely from President Eisenhower's civil rights program. He plans to push for a federal role in desegregation of government contracts and school integration, while signaling a pragmatic campaign stance ahead of a likely Kennedy-led Democratic split.
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RNY
Miss Reitz To Lead Raleigh County Public Health Nurse Unit
Miss Mary Lou Reitz, a University of Virginia nursing graduate, joined the Raleigh County Health Department Monday as a public health nurse. She comes from Beckley Memorial and the University of Virginia Hospital and is an American Nurses Association member. She replaces Margaret Greco, with Viola St Clair’s replacement awaiting Board approval.
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University of Virginia School of Nursing
Thestaff
Raleigh County Health Department
Beckley Memorial
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Veterans Administration Hospital
Ann Arbor
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Reitz
American Nurses Association
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Margaret Greco
S. A. Ford
Viola St. Clair
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St. Clair
County Board of Education
Deaths of Breckenridge Bailey and Walters in three cities
An AP report notes Col Henry Breckenridge 73 a former assistant secretary of war and Lindbergh ransom intermediary died of a heart attack. Frazer Anderson Bailey 79 a longtime shipping leader also died Monday in San Francisco. Frederick Walters 80 chairman of Steel Sales Corp died in Chicago from a heart attack.
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Lindbergh
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Breckenridge
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Presbyterians and Methodists clash over desegregation moves
A church committee report noted scholarships for Black students behind the Iron Curtain while the Methodist General Conference in Denver supported desegregation but would not cut funds. Duke and Emory do not admit Negroes. eleven Methodist seminaries do. A Kentucky State College gym burned in an arson suspected fire causing about 100000 dollars. A campus boycott preceded the blaze. In Augusta a mass Black bus sit‑in led to arrests for disorderly conduct.
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Clarkola controversy under fire in congressional hearing
A House subcommittee grilled radio and TV host Clark over paid plugs on his shows. Harris pressed for cooperation while Moss called the act illegal, labeling the practice Clarkola. Clark defended the industry's common use of paid plugs and claimed ABC had permission to air them.
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Gunshot Victim in Raleigh Hospital Says Wound Accidental
Alexander Jones of McAlpin is in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a late Saturday gunshot wound to the leg. He refused to press charges, stating the shooting was accidental and no investigation was conducted.
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Accused Forger Scheduled To Be Arraigned Today
John Bika III of Beckley faced arraignment in Raleigh County on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses and forgery. Four informants identified him after cashing checks or accepting his signature. Police pursue possible breaking and entering and additional charges. Victims who accepted forged checks are urged to contact Trooper Herrald or Troop Neely.
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Divorce Court Notes And Public Briefs
Shortening The News notes divorce details as Zimbalist states her husband left a week ago while Beverly Radland faces juvenile delays affecting their daughter. Gov. Underwood attends Operation Alert and Conelrad radio goes silent. State Supreme Court marks Law Day. King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva visits Broadway briefly amid ticker tape welcome. House GOP leader backs Neely for governor in upcoming primary.
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Volunteer prisoner to be discharged after course Studies
Walter Petelka a 26 year old Toronto salesman will be discharged from Collins Bay penitentiary Tuesday after a voluntary four week extension to finish a course in human relations for prisoners. He was sentenced to 15 months for illegal possession of a weapon.
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Collins Bay
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Non Resident Listed As Wyoming Poll Clerk
Wyoming County officials discuss a poll clerk list error at the Wolf Pen precinct for the upcoming Primary. Lizzie M Duff, mother of county schools superintendent Jesse W Morgan, may be listed though she resides in Charleston and will not vote or serve. Morgan states his mother lives in Charleston and registered there.
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Wyoming
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Deaths and Funerals in Bolt Nettie Glen Jean
Funeral notices report 84 year old farmer of Bolt dying Monday at 9 30 am and services at Caffee Funeral Home with burial in Bolt family cemetery Pallbearers listed The Nettie McMillion funeral set for 53 year old at Olive Branch Baptist Nettie with burial at Fairview Cemetery Nettie and Merriman Wright 54 of Glen Jean killed in a state mine accident and arranged funerals details include survivors and funeral homes.
Ward Elliot Bibey obituary in Daniels dies of heart attack
Ward Elliot Bibey, 57, Daniels, died at 8 30 a m today in a local hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was born September 9, 1902, in Mercer County and worked for New River Co Sta nford. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 2325. Survivors include his wife Mamie Ribey, a daughter Leona Montgomery of Elizabethton Tennessee, two brothers Charley and Homer of Montcalm, three sisters Dana Huffman of Bluefield Chloe Cade and Anthea Spicer of Montcalm, and one grandchild. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Mercer County
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Daugher
Leona Montgomery
Elizabethton
Tenn
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Homer
Montcalm
Dana Huffman
Bluefield
Chloie Cade
Anthea Spicer
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Reeves Infant John Allen Graveside Rites Today
Graveside rites for John Allen Reeves infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Reeves were to be held at 10 am today at Sunset Memorial Park with Rev Virgil Cook presiding. The infant died in a local hospital at 1:20 am Monday. Surviving besides the parents is one sister Suzanne.
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Jone
Suzanne
Funeral services for Mrs Viola Webb in Saxon Church
Mrs Viola Catheran Webb 77 of Saxon dies after long illness in Oak Hill hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Saxon Community Church with Rev Wade Webb and Rev Virgil Cook. burial in Webb Cemetery. Survivors: three daughters Gay Webb Saxon Violet Combs Newton Falls Ohio Lena Pyatt Pine Knob. five brothers Sydney Milam Crawley Chris Belle Everett Glen Daniel F H Saxon Crickett Arnett. two sisters Narcissa.
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Saxon
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Violet Combs
Newton Falls
Ohio
Lena Pyatt
Pine Knob
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Chris
Belle
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Glen Daniel
F. H
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Arnett
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Funeral for Verner E. McMillion in Renick
Verner E. McMillion 67 of Renick dies after a short illness at a Weston hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Organ Memorial Methodist Church in Renick with Rev. Dewey Elkins officiating. Burial in Renick Cemetery. Survivors include wife Thressa. three daughters Juanita Harvey Athens Norma Loudermilk Covington Va Elizabeth McMillion at home. six sons Verner Jr Lewisburg Harold Robert Frankford William Navy Cuba Paul at home. three sisters Florence McClung Lewisburg Eva Cochran Dunbar. one brother Lacy Oceana. six grandchildren. Body to be moved from Jack E. Wallace Funeral Home Alderson to home at 4 p.m. today then to church one hour prior to services.
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Rosenthal and Abbott Win Pulitzer for International Reporting
Rosenthal known as Abe and colleagues Tom Bosley Patricia Wilson star in a piece noting Rosenthal's 32nd birthday. The New York Times reporter received his award, the 27th Pulitzer by the Times or its staff, for international correspondence.
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Underwood Defends Democratic Predecessors in State Work Policy
Underwood argues state employees may work within political organizations but distinguishes between voluntary organizations and a formal machine. He says Republican political organizations exist in West Virginia but not a Republican political machine. He asserts his right to political opinions and support for chosen candidates to promote free debate and higher voter turnout.
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Watchman Hurst Hired for School Garage Security
A March meeting approved hiring Hurst as night watchman at 475 monthly pay amid reports of gasoline thefts from the garage. The old facility burned. a new bus garage on Welch road now serves the district, located about half a mile from the city limits.
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Chessman ends 12 year fight with vow to aid abolition
In a final ward scene Mrs. Black heard him tell Rosalie Asher, Sacramento attorney, to be executor of his estate. He wrote a codicil directing royalties from his books to support abolition of capital punishment. The ritual lasted ten minutes, ashes to Glendale after cremation.
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Los Angeles Examiner
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Rosalie Asher
Sacramento
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Oneitime
Alabama Primary Voters Face Split Democratic Elector Slates
In Alabama voters choose Democratic presidential electors amid races featuring a revolt against the DiSalle Kennedy alignment, a pro bolt slate pledged to sever from the party, and 13 independent candidates. A Republican contest hints at support for former Sen or H Bender, with one candidate pledged to him.
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DiSalle
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Skeen vows appointing a woman to state commission
State Treasurer Orel Skeen told a Tyler County meeting that if elected governor he will appoint a woman to the State Industrial and Publicity Commission. He said a capable woman belongs on the commission to coordinate efforts of groups preserving and promoting the state's natural beauty.
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Orel Skeen
Tyler County
State Industrial and Publicity Commission
Skeen
Mabscott Driver Fined On Reduced Reckless Charge
Mabscott resident Claude Reed paid 58 dollars after a Monday night hearing before Mayor James Sparacino on a reduced reckless driving charge. Reed had been jailed earlier at 2:20 p.m. and released at 9:30 p.m. for the proceedings. Eddie Zoltz of Prosperity received a 10 dollar fine and 30 days in jail for destruction of property, with magistrate J E Mays imposing the sentence after jail time starting at 9:10 a.m. Monday.
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Mabscott
James Sparacino
Reed
Raleigh
Boyd Hutchinson
Eddie Zoltz
Prosperity
J. E. Mays
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Beckley Junior High Band Earns First Division Rating
Beckley Junior High School band competed in the regional junior high festival at Princeton on Saturday and earned a first division rating. Director Glenn Sallack received the score sheets and said the band did very well in the festival.
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Princeton
Glenn Sallack
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