Powderkeg of Racial Unrest in Washington D C
United Press International reports Washington D C faces severe racial tensions with warnings from Rep Adam Clayton Powell and Attorney General Robert Kennedy. The piece notes a Thanksgiving riot, a predominately Negro inner city, suburban white flight, desegregation rollback in schools, and Congress controlled governance as factors fueling unrest.
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United Press International
Washington, D.C
Louis Cassels
Washington
UPI
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
America
Powell
Robert F. Kennedy
District of Columbia
Groes
Rock Creek Park
Potomac River
District of Columbia Public Schools
Wallace Plans Hearing Boycott in Birmingham
Gov George Wallace signals he will boycott a federal hearing on his planned interference with the University of Alabama integration. A subpoena served on a civilly dead African American maid at the executive mansion sparked his dismissal and claims of lack of jurisdiction. The suit by the U S Justice Department seeks to bar his intervention as Vivian Malone and David McGlathery prepare to enroll next month.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPI
George Wallace
University of Alabama
Wallace
Birmingham
U.S
Executive
Justice Department
Washington
Decatur
U.S. Justice Department
Vivian Malone
David McGlathery
Successors continue list of church leaders and cardinals
The article lists senior church figures including Peter Gregory Cardinal Agagianian 67 Armenian born head of Catholic missionary activities Giovanni Cardinal Urbani 63 successor to Pope John as patriarch of Venice Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro 71 Bologna archbishop Ernesto Cardinal Ruffini 75 Palermo Archbishop Valerio Cardinal Valeri 79 prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Religious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gregory Cardinal Agagianian
Giovanni Cardinal Urbani
Pope John
Venice
Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro
Bologna
Ernesto Cardinal Ruffini
Palermo
Valerio Cardinal Valeri
Sacred Congregation of the Religious
Bomb Shelter Debate Opens in Congress
President Kennedy’s civil defense chief says fallout shelters could save lives at 15 dollars each under the plan, while a congressional study warns shelters might become death traps for millions. The House Armed Services subcommittee, led by Rep. Hebert, begins a long inquiry into the shelter program amid cautious lawmakers and skeptical scientists.
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Norman G. Cornish
Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Congress
House
Armed Services
F. Edward Hebert
D-La
Hebert
Philip W. Kelleher
Defense
Steuart L. Pittman
Civil Defense Program
Pittman
Brennan Calls Wiretap Ruling Obsolete In Modern Telecom Era
Justice Brennan with Justices Douglas and Goldberg urge overturning the 1928 decision that wiretapping was not an unreasonable search. They argue the framers could not foresee telephone tech and warn electronic surveillance may erode public accountability and privacy if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
High Court
William O. Douglas
Arthur J. Goldberg
Pope receives extended bedside care during health visit
Doctors led by Prof Antonio Gasbarrini, the Pope's personal physician, remained at the pontiff's bedside through the morning with the visit stretching beyond the usual hour. The scene underscored the pope's ongoing condition as medical staff maintained careful watch.
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Antonio Gasbarrini
Roads Interchange on Interstate 70 Projects
The SRC outlines a major package including the Interstate 70 interchange, demolition of the old Montgomery Bridge over the Ka newha River at Montgomery, replacement by a newer structure, and resurfacing of more than 221 miles of state highways. Though not the costliest, the letting covers the largest number of projects this year.
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Montgomery
Kanewha River
SRC
Huntington To Host Legion Convention Change Of Site
Huntington Post 16 formally accepted an invitation to hold the American Legion annual convention on August 14. Delegates must arrange their own lodging at Prichard or Frederick hotels or other local lodgings. Sessions and the Commanders Banquet will be at Prichard. no parade or color guard contest due to time constraints.
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WELCH
UPI
American Legion Committee
Huntington
Bluefield
Chester A. Matney
Prichard
Frederick
U S Physician Here To Aid In Research
Dr. William S. Lainhart of HEW’s Occupational Medicine Division visits Beckley to review a Public Health Service mobile unit studying coal miner chest disease. The unit has finished Raleigh and McDowell counties, nears Wyoming County, Logan to follow, with about a year left in the program.
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William S. Lainhart
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
HEW
Cincinnati
Beckley
United States Public Health Service
Raleigh County Health Center
Lainhart
Raleigh
McDowell
Wyoming
Logan
West Virginia
Five Pay Fines On Auto Counts
Five motorists paid fines to Beckley magistrates Monday on traffic violations. Cecil D. Johnson of Piney View paid a $5 fine and costs for hazardous driving cited Friday on Routes 19-21 by State Police. Joe G. Keaton of Huffman Street was cited May 3 by State Police on Routes 19-21 for expired inspection sticker and arrested. Ricky Rotenberry of Kimbel Everett Call Charleston and Paul Pruett of Jacksonville paid $10 fines for speeding. Kelly Dillon of Calloway Heights was remanded in lieu of a $5 fine for driving without headlights after April 21 arrest and Monday failure to appear. John Mercer of Glen White was released at 5 p.m. for a hearing before Magistrate Madison Lowry on a board warrant.
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Beckley
Cecil D. Johnson
Piney View
W. A. Burke
Joe G. Keaton
Huffman Street
Joe Rodriguez
Ricky R. Rotenberry
Kimbel
Everett €. Call
Charleston
Paul Pruett
Jacksonville
Fla
Rodriguez
Kelly Dillon
Calloway Heights
John Mercer
Glen White
Madison Lowry
Sophia
Barron Hints At Nuckols Reappointment Talks In WV
Governor Barron plans a meeting this week with Nuckols to discuss a new four year term. He cites cutting unemployment with more Area Redevelopment Administration funds for recreation and tourism facilities. Barron oppose new taxes and backs a $200 million road bond on 1964 ballot while urging no immediate special session for welfare funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nuchols
Barron
Nuckols
J. Marshall Holcomb
Charleston
West Virginia
West
W. Bernard Smith
American Legion Convention
Bluefield
Huntington
Roadways Stabilized With Stone Near Oak Grove Church
Raleigh County Road Supervisor Robert Sweeney announced that access routes to Oak Grove Christian Church on Old Eccles Road and to Midway School have been stabilized with stone. He said the improved surfaces will provide long lasting, excellent roads for the community.
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Raleigh
Robert Sweeney
Oak Grove Christian Church
Eccles Road
Midway School
Sweeney
Deaths and Funerals in Beauregard Area and Beyond
Death notices describe Capt James Tillette 47 of Kisser Slaughter Germany died in an automobile accident. Survived by wife Othelia Dempsey Tillette and children James II Anna Lee Patricia. mother Martha Tillette. brothers Clay Willard Millard Norman. sisters Mae Richason Ruby Richason Nellie Lau. Body to Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville. Other notices list Robie Williams F James A Virgil E, and Mrs Mary Greer with details of survivors and funeral arrangements.
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James Lewis Tillette
Kisser-Slaughtern
Germany
Indiana
Othelia Dempsey Tillette
Ansted
Anna Lee
Patricia
Martha Tillette
Mitchell, Ind
Clay
Willard
Millard
Norman
Mitchell
Mae Richason
Ruby Richason
Nellie Lau
Detroit
Mich
Dodd-Payne Funeral
Fayetteville
Suttle Rites Held for Oliver L Suttle Scarbro Miner and Church Member
Oliver Lorenzo Suttle 69 of Scarbro died Monday in a Beckley hospital from a heart condition. A retired miner and Church of God member, he belonged to UMWA Local at Milburn. Survived by his wife Lora, Oak Hill two sisters three brothers a son and four daughters plus 18 grandchildren. Home in Oak Hill.
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Oliver Lorenzo Suttle
Scarbro
Beckley Hospital
Church of God
Lick Fork
UMWA
Milburn
Lora Suttle
Oak Hill
Sam Suttle
Oley Neal
Newport News
Martha Bennett
Montgomery
Leonard
Kingston
Eldridge V
Obituary: John C Campbell 57 Medina Ohio Former Miner
John C Campbell formerly of Harvey Ohio died at 7 a m at Oak Hill Hospital of a heart attack. He worked as a miner for Phillips Coal Co at Winona and belonged to UMWA Local. Born March 23 1906 at Venetta. Survived by wife Del la Campbell Medina mother Nora Chapman Oak Hill two brothers Frank Campbell Washington DC Walter Campbell Terry a sister Grace Hill Huntington five sons John W Chippawa Lake Ohio William M Parkersburg Walter plus other relatives.
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John Cooper Campbell
Medina
Ohio
Harvey
Oak Hill
Phillips Coal Co
Winona
UMWA
Venetta
Della Campbell
Nora Chapman
Frank Campbell
Washington, D. C
Walter Campbell
Terry
Grace Hill
Huntington
John W
Chippawa Lake
William M
Parkersburg
Walter
Bibb Honored by Alderson Broaddus College at 92nd Commencement
E Earle Bibb Sr of Beckley was recognized by Alderson Broaddus College president Richard E Shearer for nine years of service on the board of trustees. Bibb could not attend the ceremony due to a family death and was praised as a faithful trustee who chaired the public relations and development committees and served on standards and personnel committees.
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Alderson-Broaddus College
Richard E. Shearer
E. Earle Bibb, Sr
Beckley
A-B
Bibb
Shearer
Beckley Toastmasters Club Plans Ladies Night Dinner
Beckley Toastmasters Club will observe Ladies Night at 7 p m Friday in the Maxwell Hill Community Center. The dinner will be cooked and served by the Coun try Life Service group. Robert Maxwell will be toast master of the evening.
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Beckley Toastmaster’s Club
Maxwell Hill
Ladies of the Country Life Service Group
Robert Maxwell
Window Breaker Sought In Sam my’s Grill Breakage
Beckley city police investigate a broken window at Sam my's Grill 225 Prince Street caused by a red dog fragment thrown through the window after 10 pm Monday. Crime reported at 8:30 am today. No damage estimate given.
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Beckley City
Sammy’s Grill
Prince St
Forfeited Fines Total $276 In Police Court
In Raleigh County Police Court on Monday night a total of 276 dollars in fines was forfeited. Peter J. Koplick of Mabscott paid 54 dollars bond to secure release from jail on a shoplifting charge. Rosetta Dew of Beckley forfeited 30 dollars bonds for driving without a license. Earl Williams of South Charleston forfeited 15 dollars bond for losing vehicle control. T A Rush of Beckley forfeited 5 dollars bond for a dog violation. Ten persons forfeited 172 dollars bonds for intoxication. James M. Price, 22, pleaded guilty to a fighting charge and paid 10 dollars. Terry Branson, 17, paid 20 dollars for speeding.
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Peter J. Koplick
Mabscott
Raleigh
Rosetta Dew
Beckley
Earl Williams
South Charleston
T. A. Rush
James M. Price
Calloway Heights
Terry Branson
Catlett Street
Rights officials push for an open but integrated tournament
McKinney says progress in racial relations shows public accommodations in major urban areas are open to Negroes though Martinsburg and Bluefield still offer limited facilities. He notes a single closed facility in any area stands out as conspicuous amid efforts for full integration.
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McKinney
Martinsburg
Bluefield
New Graduate Killed In Auto Crash Near Huntington
Gene Thompson, 18, who graduated Monday from Ceredo Renova High School, died early today from injuries after his car left U S 60 on a curve and plunged down an embankment while returning home from graduation ceremonies in Huntington.
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Huntington
UPI
Gene Thompson
Ceredo-Renova High School
U. S. 60
Thompson
WVU Study Center cited as rural development model
WVU officials tout the West Virginia Center for Appalachian Studies and Development as a national model for rural improvement. President Paul A. Miller told the RAD committee that the center could become the official federal hub for Appalachian research and economic aid. more than 100 attendees toured RAD projects across six counties, including training for 40 wood industry workers in Webster County and tourism-boosting outdoor recreation efforts. RAD, under Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman, aims to aid rural economic and social development.
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Jackson's Mill Upi
Paul A. Miller
West Virginia University
State University
WVU
West Virginia Center For Appalachian Studies
John A. Baker
Braxton
Gilmer
Lewis
Nicholas
Upshur
Webster
Nesius
Webster County
RAD
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Speak Up GOP Candidates Told
State GOP officials urge all potential nominees to declare intentions within 60 to 90 days. Rep Arch Moore is pressured to announce Governor plans. Cecil Underwood waits, Moore seen as front-runner for gubernatorial nomination. News notes sessions in Wheeling and Charleston with party leaders and candidates invited.
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Wheeling
W. Va
UPI
Howard Corcoran
GOP
Corcoran
Arch A. Moore
1St
Moore
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cecil Underwood
Charleston
Underwood
Williamson
Harold Neely
Daniel L. Louchery
U. S
Chapan Revercomb
Cooper Benedict
Lewisburg
Louchery
U.S
Chapman Revercomb
New Finance Committee
Tax Liens Filed Against Macinar Inc in Beckley
Tax liens totaling 3514.68 have been filed against Macinar Inc a Washington DC firm planning a soap filled steel wool pad plant behind Beckley Manufacturing Corp. Liens from 1959 and 1960 plus later adds total 3514.68. The project seeks 290000 financing from ARC VA Industrial Authority Beckley BDC and private sources. W Sylvester of Hyattsville Md toured Beckley as Macinar’s potential local manager chosen by Raleigh County Development Assn president A David Abrams said Sylvester impressed.
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Macinar, Inc
Beckley
Raleigh
Internal Revenue Service
United States Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Beckley Manufacturing Corp
Area Redevelopment Administration
West Virginia Industrial Authority
Beckley Business Development Corp
W. Sylvester
Hyattsville
A. David Abrams
Raleigh County Development Assn
Sylvester
Macinar
Neely Street man found dead in Raleigh County home
The Beckley Rescue Squad answered a noon call at 11 52 am at 100 Neely Street to report Burl Hargrove 52 found dead in his living room. Coroner Dr. Ross P. Daniel did not respond to the scene due to no foul play evidence. The victim, who lived alone, was taken to a local hospital for examination. An unidentified woman placed the call and told rescuers to proceed and hang up.
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Beckley
Burl Hargrove
Neely St
Hargrove
Raleigh
Ross P. Daniel
Kenyatta Likely First Kenyan Prime Minister Emerges
In Nairobi Kenya Jomo burning spear Kenyatta son of a witch doctor expected to be named first African prime minister of the British colony. He led KANU to victory in Monday's general elections winning at least 58 of 112 seats to shape government as Kenya moves toward independence. Kenyatta, a tall bearded veteran of decades of campaigning, has spent much of his life pushing for Kenyan independence.
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Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Jomo
Kenyatta
Mau Mau
Kenya African National Union
KANU
House of Representatives
Africa
Cabell Detectives To Be Arraigned June 10
NASHVILLE Tenn UPI Two suspended Huntington West Virginia detectives along with nine others are set for arraignment in U S Federal Court on June 10 for conspiring to tamper with a jury in the Hoffa case Detained officers include Detective Chief Herman Frazier and Lt Nelson Paden They were suspended by Huntington Police Chief F E Harper after indictments and a hearing on the action is scheduled before the Huntington Police Civil Service Commission The officers deny wrongdoing and argue the suspension was unfounded
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Nashville, Tenn
UPI
Huntington
W. Va
U. S
Teamsters
James Hoffa
Herman Frazier
Nelson Paden
F E. E. Harper
Harper
Huntington Police Civil Service Commission
Frazier
Paden
Grace Kelly Returns Home After Monaco Visit Rumor
Princess Grace of Monaco flew to Paris via New York after denying pregnancy rumors. She traveled with Prince Albert and Princess Caroline and a nurse, ending a five week stay in her homeland with 23 pieces of luggage.
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New York
UPI
Grace of
Monaco
Grace Kelly
New York International
Paris
Prince Albert
Caroline
Rusk Says U S Racial Conflicts Weaken Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that U S racial discrimination deeply injures United States diplomacy and forces officials to operate like sprinters with one leg in a cast He urged swift resolution of race problems to preserve momentum for freedom abroad at a briefing attended by about 300 private groups officials said Rusk compared the nation’s conduct of foreign policy to a race with one leg in a cast.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
U.S
Rusk
United States
Georgia
State Leads Nation In Traffic Death Decrease
West Virginia posted the largest drop in traffic fatalities for Jan to Apr 1963, down 2 percent, per the National Safety Council. New Mexico fell 23 percent and Delaware 22 percent, but national totals rose to a record 11,630 deaths, a 1 percent increase from 1962, with April alone recording 3,170 deaths.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
West Virginia
Mountaineer
New Mexico
Delaware
Acme Construction Wins Route 198 Resurfacing Contract
The State Road Commission awarded a $9,624 purchase order to Acme Construction Co. of Beckley for resurfacing 0.6 mile of Secondary Route 198 at Sprague. The project, funded with state funds, covers the stretch from the west junction with Us Routes 19 and 21 to the junction with West Virginia Route 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Commission
Acme Construction Co
Beckley
Sprague
Acme Construction
W. Va
Deacons to Meet at Mt Vernon Baptist Church Saturday
The Mt Vernon Baptist Church Board of Deacons to meet Saturday at 6 p m in the church, chaired by Alfred Taylor. The regular church business meeting follows immediately at 7 p m.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Alfred Taylor
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