Transcript editing shows Congress can erase lines
A UPI report notes that members of Congress can expunge or alter remarks in transcripts, leaving quotes non official and subject to revision. The piece cites Omar Khayyam and Omar Burleson, and highlights Aspinall’s warning about Puerto Rico hearing quotes.
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Meeting Set Tuesday On Racial Dispute In Beckley
Beckley rights group plans to discuss racial issues including banning Negro boys from Elks Little League teams at Tuesday meeting. Bernard White, chairman, says no prior discussion of Elks Club problem occurred and notes past steps focused on fair service in eateries.
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Masked Bandits Steal Half Million In Gold
Three masked raiders struck a bullion warehouse in London and escaped with 40 gold bars valued at 200000 pounds. Foreman Percy Houghton triggering the alarm before being overpowered. The warehouse is owned by Sharps Pixley and Co.
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Haiti Hunts Fugitive Terrorist Leader Barbot
Haitian police intensified efforts to capture Clement Barbot, suspected of directing recent bombings against Francois Duvalier's government. Four blasts rocked the Paraguay school area in Port au Prince as scattered gunfire and car sounds followed the explosions. Police cordoned the school, but details on damage and casualties remained unclear.
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British missionary freed from Red China after 19 years
Harold George King, a 51-year-old Jehovah's Witness missionary, was released from a Chinese prison after being held since 1958. The Brooklyn headquarters of the sect said he is due to arrive in Hong Kong next Monday. King had served as a missionary in China since 1947, first arriving in Shanghai in June after completing Watchtower Bible School training.
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Kennedy Birthday Salute Draws Wealthy Fans in New York
President Kennedy, turning 46, hosted a star studded birthday party at the Waldorf Astoria attended by about 600 donors who paid $1,000 each to the Democratic party. He joked about his Republican predecessor and the steel industry during a gala that raised $600,000. Kennedy planned to fly to Washington after the event and would attend tonight’s White House press dinner. He also paid a courtesy call on former President Herbert Hoover at the Waldorf Towers.
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Cooper Is Home Again After Orbit Flight Welcome
L Gordon Cooper returned to his ranch house on Galveston Bay after a 22.9 orbit space flight. He endured a week of parades and celebrations including receptions in Hawaii, Washington, and New York before a Houston homecoming. He will depart Saturday for Cape Canaveral to start a technical report on the 34 hour mission.
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Weather Outlook For Beckley And Vicinity
Cloudy and cool this afternoon with a high in the mid 60s. Tonight fair and not so cold with lows 37 to 42. Saturday clear with some high clouds and a high in the low 70s. Five day temperatures near normal in the south at 80s and north around 75s to 80s. Scattered showers possible early next week. Precipitation none. Wind SSE 10 to 20 mph. Oak Hill high yesterday 61, low 38, Lake normal with 2.5 gates open. New gauge at Hinton 2.6 ft.
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Cheat Lake Skin Diving Manual Now Available
Carl Hall of Charleston and Beckley College borrowed The New Science of Skin and Scuba Diving from the Raleigh County Public Library. He used the book on a Cheat Lake diving trip, but it fell into the lake and was recovered later.
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West Virginia Briefs: Tourism Center and Local Updates
A new tourist information center and crafts shop will open in St. Albans on May 30 selling only West Virginia made arts and crafts. An $8,500 grant is sought to supply water service to a Belington industrial park, with 50 to 100 jobs projected. WV State College alumnus J. Philip Waring will speak at the Alumni Luncheon on June 1. The 22nd annual Methodist School of Missions and Christian Service will be held July 14-19 at WV Wesleyan College. William Wingfield, 45, of Elkins, was named field investigator for the state Securities Division. Keith L. Taylor was named conservation officer for Mineral County, taking office June 1.
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Air Force plans early start on orbital space station
Lt Gen James Ferguson outlined Air Force aims to develop a military orbital space station soon as a central element of a future space patrol to defend U S interests. The MOD station would be visited by ferry spacecraft from Earth, potentially using a Gemini capsule, and would serve NASA needs while focusing military space efforts.
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Barron Predicts State Will Collar Coal Export Market
BLUEFIELD UP I Gov W W Barron predicts West Virginia will receive the bulk of orders for a long term coal export market in Europe during the next decade He spoke at the Bluefield Coal Show noting American coal exports have risen and should continue to grow He urged readiness for higher demand and highlighted plans for gasification and liquefaction plants in Beckley and Cresap to produce synthetic fuels and chemicals Barron praised Pioneer Miners for four decades without a lost time accident and tied safety to higher production.
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Birmingham forms new city government amid racial tensions
Birmingham inaugurates Mayor Albert Boutwell and a nine member council as the Alabama Supreme Court removes the old commission. Boutwell pledges a calm, conciliatory approach to race relations. King aides say progress is hoped. Greensboro marches mark ongoing desegregation efforts with clashes and arrests. In Jackson, plans for mass demonstrations are discussed as officials pledge to prevent violence.
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New Greyhound Contract Signed by Union and Company
Officials of Southeastern Greyhound and the Motor Coach Employes union signed a new contract affecting about 3600 employees in 17 states including West Virginia. Negotiations lasted three days with a detailed pay table disclosed after members review. A strike had been authorized across the region if no agreement was reached, with main disagreements over mileage and meal allowances.
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Equal Pay For Weaker Sex Nearer Approval
Washington United States House approved a bill to outlaw pay discrimination based on sex for equal work. The measure, backed by the Labor Department, would extend pay fairness to workers under the federal minimum wage law, affecting about 25.7 million workers, including 2 million women.
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Little Tal One Nice Thing About Putts
A fragmented line notes a financial theme about investing in a home and the timing of receiving money, suggesting patience and prudence in budgeting for property. The readable text centers on value, mortgage considerations, and the idea that home ownership links payments to future gains rather than immediate revenue.
New Money Bill Replaces Silver Certificates With Federal Reserve Notes
The Senate approved legislation replacing $1 and $2 silver certificates with Federal Reserve notes backed by 25 percent gold. Treasury officials say rising silver costs and shortages necessitate the change. Upon Kennedy's signature, silver purchases halt and 1.6 billion ounces of bullion will be used to mint new coins, calculated to last about 18 years.
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Tractor Mishap Fatal Near Lavalette
A Wayne County man identified as Clarence Barbour about 50 from Camp Creek near Lavalette died when a farm tractor used to pull a car up a hill tipped backward and crushed him. Officials said he likely died instantly.
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125th Road Victim in West Virginia
Putnam County youth Earl Carney Jr. of Red House died from injuries after a bicycle collision with an automobile last Friday. The 11 year old became the 125th road death in West Virginia for the year.
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Beckley touted as prime site in national ads by AEP group
National ads run in Wall Street Journal and destined for Fortune and Business Week tout Beckley and Raleigh County Armory as a model West Virginia community. The Appalachian Power Co. backed push features John Gates and Tom Minter beside the Armory interior. Ads claim industry-friendly climate, favorable taxes, lease-purchase options, and low-cost power serving 2300 towns across seven states. Also notes Beckley as a near-contender in AEP project to attract industry.
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Panty Raid Riots Quelled at Vermont College
About 300 Norwich University cadets clashed with police and firefighters at Vermont College in Montpelier as a panty raid turned violent. Emergency crews contained the melee as dormitories suffered heavy damage estimated around ten thousand dollars. No arrests were reported, but officers planned to detain several cadets.
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Church May Discipline Rockefeller Knot-Tier
The Hudson River Presbytery meets to decide disciplinary action against Rev. Marshall L. Smith for marrying Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and Margaret Murphy without church permission. He faces possible admonition to excommunication. Mrs Murphy’s divorce and the governor’s Reno divorce are noted. The governor and Margaret Murphy recently returned from their honeymoon.
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NATO ministers pledge unity endorse new nuclear strike
The NATO Ministerial Council wrapped its spring meeting with a pledge of basic unity and formal endorsement of a new nuclear strike for the alliance. In Moscow, the Soviet Union launched an unmanned satellite, Cosmos 18, equipped with scientific apparatus as part of its space research program.
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House Armed Services cuts $243 million in military construction
The House Armed Services Committee, reflecting an economy minded Congress, trimmed nearly $243 million from Pentagon requests for military construction projects both domestic and overseas.
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State money funds eight uniforms amid welfare strain
Sherwood Glutz comments on Jack Nuckols using $1700 of state funds to uniform eight employees while West Virginia seeks welfare money. He derides what he calls nonsensical spending in the current season, remarking that common sense seems scarce.
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