Walk Between Spaceships Set For Rookie Astronaut
The plan envisions Gemini 7 orbiting by December 8 followed eight days later by Gemini 6 with Borman and Lovell chasing, Stafford and Schirra to attempt a spacewalk transfer between ships high above Earth. Approval is uncertain with a decision likely later this month. Edward White supports the idea as a demonstration of physical transfer between spacecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M
Borman Borman
Lovell
Schirra
Stafford
Earth
Edward White
America
Logan's Flood Probe Continues in 1963 Inquiry
The 1963 inquiry into alleged mishandling of federal flood relief funds proceeds as jurors hear testimony from a special investigator, state road officials, a Boone County contractor, and SRC staff. Charleston attorney James McIntyre led the four hour session, linking to a prior investigation that produced five indictments in Kanawha County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gael Crant
State Road Commisa
Boone County
Charleston
James McIntyre
Oval Damron
Kapawha
Hugh
SRC
A. L. McMillan
Maiute
Nance
W. Ja’ Rutherford
Huntington
J. E. Green
Milton
Virginia Voters Face Pressure Over Rutgers Teach-In
Election figures show Virginia’s 1.3 million registered voters with over half a million backing a push by AFL-CIO and Negro leaders. They demand pressure on Rutgers to back a teacher communist victory in Viet Nam era teach-in events, part of a contested political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Byrd
Afl-Cio
Virginia
Hughes
Rutgers
Viet Wem
US 101st Airborne repels Viet Minh probe north of Qui Nhon
US Army 101st Airborne Division troops seven miles north of Qui Nhon report killing four Viet force members who tried a night probe. Marines around Da Nang endure a fierce fight before the Communists withdraw in the face of stiff American resistance guarding a Marine base at the eastern end of the Da Nang peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Viet Nam
US. Army
101St Airborne
Qui Nhon
U.S
da Nang Ny
da Nang Peninsula
Lack Of Rain Worsens West Virginia Forest Fire Risk
West Virginia faces higher forest fire danger as no rain persists. Assistant state forester Asher Kelly reports 125 fires last weekend and 20 burning Monday, concentrated in Kanawha and southwest counties. High winds and tinder-dry woods heighten risk statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Westginia
Asher Kelly
Kelly
Mountain State
Kanawha
Twelve Pakistanis Killed in Kashmir Clashes
Reports from New Delhi say twelve Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes with Indian troops in the tense Kashmir area. The incident marks renewed border violence between the two nations with sporadic exchanges along the Line of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
UPI
Kashmir
Harding Controversy and Legacy Through a Century
The piece recalls the Harding era's jazz age excitement and Washington scandals surrounding the Teapot Dome affair. It notes historians' mixed views, Nan Britton's claim of a daughter, Harold Phillips letters, and the Marion community’s pride in its notable former senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
Ao Little
Old
Navy Oil Reserve
Teapot Dome
Alaska
San Francisco
Nan Britton
Piel
James
Carrie) Phillips
Marion
Hai
Viet Rangers and Marines Clash in Pleiku Brawl
In Pleiku, central Vietnam, about 100 rangers and 100 Marines fought for two hours in the downtown area sparked by inter-service rivalry. No Americans were injured. one grenade landed but caused only minor harm amid rock and club strikes. Police kept the sides apart as shops closed until 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiku
South Viet Nam
UPI
Rangers
Man killed by single shot in Mineral County jail
Rice offered no resistance and refused to discuss the incident as he sat in Mineral County jail after officers opened the door. He was felled by the first and only shot fired with no clear motive given for what authorities call an unwarranted act. Stanley called him a drunk or nitwit, and a state police officer confirmed Rice had been drinking earlier but was not drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Mineral County
Stanley
Cabinet Ponders Huge Aluminum Stockpile Disposal
Washington officials and industry reps met to tackle disposing of 1.8 million tons of aluminum stockpiles and 1.4 million tons surplus. Officials seek quick sales to curb prices and reduce foreign outflow, with 500000 tons sale possible by presidential order and 840000 tons needing Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
Administration
Robert S. McNamara
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Commerce
John T. Connor
Johnson
New York Stock Exchange
White House
Joseph Califano
U.S
United States
Office of Emergency Planning
U. S
OEP
Congress
Refugees Reach Florida On Coast Guard McCulloch
About 300 Cuban refugees arrived in Key West aboard the Coast Guard cutter McCulloch marking the largest single group since the freedom flight began. Six small boats carried passengers through rough seas, with some evacuees on stretchers and others pregnant. Since October 3 roughly 3,000 refugees have been received in Florida after President Johnson offered asylum if Castro allowed departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
UPI
Coast Guard
McCulloch
Cuba
Florida Straits
Coast Guard Sea Force
Florida
Johnson
United States
Fidel Castro
PSC Hearing Set On C&P Telephone Rates For CATV
The Public Service Commission schedules a November 15 hearing on Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. request to establish rates and rules to provide channels for community antenna television systems in Charleston Dunbar Nitro St Albans and Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Dunbar
Nitro
St. Albans
Newell
Kennedy Ends Malaysia Visit During Asian Tour
Sen Edward Kennedy and his wife wrapped a brief stop in Malaysia and departed for Hong Kong. He praised Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman for his dedication to fighting Communism and advancing economic and social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
UPI
Sen
Edward
Ted) Kennedy
D-Mass
Hong Kong
Kennedy
Tengku Abdul Rahman
Jury Selected In Austin Case
Jurors were empaneled in Criminal Court here today to hear the case of Austin charged with resisting arrest and drunkenness. Six witnesses for the State included City Policemen Fred B and Billy Cole. Defense jurors and an alternate were drawn. The morning session adjourned until 9 30 a m Wednesday. In a separate action the gran larceny case against Elgie Lee Mathews was continued to the next term on motion by defense attorney George Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Beckley City
Fred B
Billy Cole
Willard Brown
Charleston
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Forrest J. Akers
Macil Anderson
Lottie Arthur
Louise Beasley
Madge Williams
David Creager
Elmer Akers
Wilbur Keaton
Robert L. Adkins
Cecil Wright
Darrell A. Arnold
Veda Carmen
Harry L. McCreery
Elgie Lee Mathews
George Ballard
Trooper Steffick Trial Heads To Jury In Manslaughter Case
In Ritchie County Circuit Court Trooper W A Steffick faces verdict after defense and prosecution rest. Steffick testified he fired during a struggle with Darold Swisher 21 of MacFarlane near a parked car on West Virginia Route 47 last June. He claimed fear for his life and described a shiny object and revolver involved as Swisher fled the scene. A prosecution witness said Swisher had a wrench during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisville
UPI
Steffick
Ritchie County
W. A. Steffick
Sean
Darold Swisher
MacFarlane
Swisher
W. Va. 47
Anlone
Johnson Connally four-year terms proposed in Texas
President Johnson seeks four-year terms for himself and seven statewide officials in Texas replacing two-year terms. He aims to enable Texas to join key programs of his Great Society, especially elderly medical care. No statewide races on the ballot. He continues a Texas motor trip and monitors aluminum stock movements after a government meeting on the stockpile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Texas
Johnson City
Washington
Johnson
Trategic
Woman Senator reveals four year travel plan after cancer
Mrs Neuberger, wife of Dr Philip Solomon of Boston and widow of Sen Richard L Neuberger, says she announced the decision only Monday but had chosen to travel four years earlier after a serious cancer operation. She stresses good health, heavy Senate workload, and desire to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Solomon
Solomon
Boston
Mrs. Neuberger
Richard L. Neuberger
Dore
Senate
1 470 Hearing Set Public panens in Wheeling Nov 23
The State Road Commission will hold a public hearing in Wheeling on November 23 to gather resident views on the planned Interstate 470 by pass. The route, about four and a half miles, would connect I-70 with downtown Wheeling via an Ohio River bridge and a W Va 22 interchange, linking to I-70 near Elm Grove. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. in the Wheeling Ohio County Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
State Road Commission
Wheeling
Ohio River
W. Va
Aera Elm Grove
Wheeling-Ohio Co
Deaths And Funerals Mrs Elvira Webb 87
Mrs Elvira Webb 87 of Williamson died at 6 a m today. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Beck and is survived by daughter Mrs Harvey May of Frankfort Ky a son Jack W Davis of Philadelphia Pa two brothers Walter and Chris Combs of Arnett and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.
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Elvira Webb
Williamson
Webb i
Baptist Church of
Beck
Jack W. Davis
Philadelphia
Harvey (Macie) May
Frankfort
Walter
ChrisCombs
Arnett
Rose and Quesenberry
Services for Chester G. Setliff Held in Freewill Church
Chester Guy Setliff, 65, of Camp Creek, died Saturday. Services were at 2 p.m. today at Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed at Epling Cemetery with Masonic Lodge at Coal City conducting graveside rites and pallbearers. Memorial Funeral Directory of Princeton handled arrangements. Body remains at Dodd Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Funeral plans for Rev. Prime Dumas, 62, New York City, are being finalized as body is returned to Trent and Durgan Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Guy Setliff
Camp Creek
Freewill Baptist Church
Epling
Masonic Lodge
Coal City
Memorial
Princeton
Plete
Prime Dumas
New York City
Trent and Durgan
Funeral services for James Ray Stafford in Virginia
James Ray Stafford 65 of Narrows Va formerly of Beckley will have funeral services Wednesday in Virginia following a long illness and his death Monday in a Harrisburg Va hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ray Stafford
Narrows
Beckley
Virginia
Stafford
Harrisburg
Kesler services for William G Kesler held in West Haven
William G Kesler 69 of West Haven Conn formerly of Fayette County dies after brief illness in New Haven Hospital. Born November 9 1895 son of John W and Mary Kesler he was a retired machinist and WWI veteran. Survived by wife Lillie B Kesler a daughter Frances Holliday two sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral at Kesler Memorial Presbyterian Church with burial in Kesler Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Guy Kesler
West Haven Conn
Fayette County
Kesler
LaFayette
American Legion
Fayetteville
Lillie B. Kesler
Frances Holliday
West Haven
Conn
A. L. Dummitt
Katherine Miller
Miami
Fla
Dodd- Payne Funeral Home
RNS
Funeral services set for Raymond N Cook of Hotchkiss
Funeral services for Raymond Noah Cook 46 Hotchkiss will be at 2 p m Wednesday in the Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Oliver Tedder officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. He died Monday at 11 a m after a long illness. Born January 10 1919 in Hotchkiss he was a merchant here for 10 years and lifelong resident. Survived by wife Betty Thompson Cook two stepdaughters Joyce Marie Thompson and Carolyn Ann Thompson both at home four brothers Lloyd Lee Mullens James Lacy Jr Paul A Harless A all of Hotchkiss. Pallbearers named Herman Sparks Wilson Cook Herbert Birchfield Orville Cook Walter Keaton Jerry Keaton. Body at funeral home after 4 p m today for calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Noah Cook
Hotchkiss
Webb and Neal Funeral Home
Oliver Tedder
Sunset Memorial Park
Cook
James Lacy
Martha Bradberry
Betty Thompson Cook
Lloyd Lee
Mullens
James Lacy Jr
Paul A
Harless A
Joyce Marie Thompson
Stotesbury
Carolyn Ann Thompson
Herman Sparks
Wilson Cook
Herbert Birchfield
Orville Cook
Walter Keaton
Jerry Keaton
Harley T Adkins Funeral Rites Held in East Rainelle
Harley Thomas Adkins 46 died of a heart attack while visiting relatives in Fayette County. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Wednesday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel East Rainelle, with burial in Wickline Cemetery Meadow Bridge. He was born May 29 1919 in Springdale son of the late Hugh and Martha Adkins. Survivors include stepson Walter Gill Jr of Chicago and sister Bertha Church Beckley who cared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Thomas Adkins
Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home
East Rainelle
Bill Houchins
Wickline
Meadow Bridge
Adkins
Fayette County
United Brethren Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
Springdale
Hugh and
Martha Wooldridge Adkins
Walter Gill Jr
Chicago
Iril
Bertha Church
Beckley
Tractor Accident Claims Fayetteville Man At Beckwith Camp
Paul W Hicks 61 of Route 2 Fayetteville killed Monday when the tractor he drove at Beckwith 4H camp overturned. He had served as parks head for 20 years. Survived by wife Clara two daughters Helen Simms and Phyllis Kesler a son Fred Hicks, parents Samuel Hicks and wife, three brothers Samuel Quinwood Robert Glendale Calif Leslie Detroit, and five sisters Genevieve Parrish Minnie Grovero Edna Folk Ruby Watson Lura Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Hicks
Fayetteville
Beckwith
Hicks
Mrs Cora Meadows Dies at 77 in Cool Ridge Funeral Set
Mrs Cora Alice Meadows 77 of Cool Ridge dies after a long illness. Funeral services at 2 30 p m Thursday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with burial in Odd Cemetery. She was born July 14 1888 in Ellison, daughter of James and Rhoda Lawson. husband Luther Meadows preceded in death in November. Survivors include two sons Roy and Ralph of Cool Ridge, two daughters Pearl Greer and Sonya Boyd of Cleveland Ohio, 25 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Alice Meadows
Cool Ridge
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Meadows
Ellison
James
Rhoda Lawson
Luther Meadows
Roy
Ralph
Pearl Greer
Junior
Sonya) Boyd
Cleveland
Ohio
Funeral rites for Mrs. June Sowder observed in Homestead
Mrs. June Sowder 43 of Homestead Florida and Oak Hill passed away Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today in Homestead with survivors including husband Noah Sowder mother Cora Leggs of Beckley son Roger Sowder siblings Azel Beckleheimer Blanche Turner and Goldie Dotson and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Sowder
Homestead
Fla
Oak Hill
Baltimore
Blanche Turner
Beckley
Goldie Dotson
Pax
Final rites for Mrs Della Wallace in Oak Hill
Mrs Della Wallace 84 San Antonio formerly of Fayette County dies Oct 24 in a San Antonio hospital Born Oct 5 1881 daughter of J W and E Dempsey Thomas Survived by Col Robert E Joseph of San Antonio Garland T Joseph of Oakdale Calif and four grandchildren Funeral at Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill at 2 p m Wednesday Rev Randolph Johnson officiating Burial High Lawn Memorial Park Friends may call after 4 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Wallace
San Antonio
Tex
Fayette County
Thomas Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Randolph Johnson
High Lawn Memorial Park
Texas
Garland T. Joseph
Oakdale
Calif
Funeral rites for Stanley G Ferguson managers Rich Creek Va
Stanley Garfield Ferguson 1882 196? of Rich Creek Va died after a five year illness at home. Services 2 p m Wednesday at Rich Creek Church of God with William Wood officiating. Burial in Rich Creek Cemetery. He was a retired carpenter, member of Carpenters Local Union 1228 and Church of God. Broyles Funeral Home Peterstown in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Garfield Ferguson
Rich Creek
Ferguson
Technicality Kills 2 Slot Convictions in Marshall County
Two Marshall County slot machine convictions were dismissed after the judge ruled a key fact about location was not established. Margaret Johnson and Gus Kolas had been found guilty of keeping and exhibiting slot machines in McMechen, a decision reversed for a procedural lapse cited as a tiny technicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
UPI
McMechen
Marshall County
Marshall
Lloyd Arnold
Margaret Johnson
Gus Kolas
Arnold
Kolas
Wheeling College
Afro Asian Movements and Moderation in Colonial Legacies
A fragmented analysis notes rising Afro Asian political currents in former colonies and suggests that British educated leaders may resist harsher stances. It argues a shift toward moderation could blunt aggressive aims and influence future trajectories, though the phrasing remains opaque and unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
State banking policy in WV questioned over missing revenue
Political reporter Mel lace notes the state deposits millions annually, earning small interest while banks gain. He cites a 4 percent return on a three month investment of 19 to 26 million, claims 700 million deposited yearly, and says the State Board of Public Works cannot pay interest due to federal law. A law allows treasurer surpluses over 1 million to be invested if funds persist and are not needed. Kelly notes surpluses of 21.5 million already invested and banks handle most treasury transactions, with compensation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mellace
Mellace
West Virginia
State Board of Public Works
Treasury
Melace
Kelly
U. S
Girl Suffocates In Dishwasher In Arlington
Two young Arlington girls, Terry Ann Jackson six, and Mary Rose Dunne seven, were found in a dishwasher behind the Dunne residence after an all night search. Terry Ann died from apparent suffocation while Mary Rose was treated and released. Authorities found no foul play. Mary Rose is daughter of Senate subcommittee assistant counsel Robert Dunne and Terry Ann is daughter of Army Lt. Col. Kenneth F. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
UPI
Terry Ann Jackson
Army
Kenneth F. Jackson
Mary Rose Dunne
Robert Dunne
Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee
Dunne
Canadian Sought In Bank Robbery
FBI agents sought Joe Singer, 23, of Chomeday Quebec Canada, and two unidentified Canadians in a bold Syracuse vault theft that netted 416,028 dollars from Beieke Inc. Investigators said Jo Frank, 33, of Freeport New York, was arrested in Garden City New York and faced conspiracy charges. Singer faced additional federal firearms charges for transporting a 20 mm anti tank gun used in the vault blast. Frank did not participate in the theft. Authorities say the men bought the weapons from a Virginia dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
FBI
Jo \Frank
Beieke Inc
Syracuse
N.Y
Frank
Freeport
Garden City
Joe Singer
Chomady
Quebec
Canada
Singer
Alexandria
Frank App
Lindsay Buckley Beame clash marks New York mayor race
Rep John V Lindsay GOP Liberal nominee fires at his rivals Abraham Beame Democrat and William Buckley Conservative saying Buckley seeks to destroy him to aid Beame. In Alameda California a Navy deck crewman recalls nine months aboard the Coral Sea during Vietnam and the welcome return home. A London note hints at a Commonwealth scheme for fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
New York
John V. Lindsay
Abraham D. Beame
William F. Buckley Jr
Buckley
Beame
Goldwater
Alameda Naval Air Station
Calif
Dan Taylor
Coral Sea
FBI Called Into Art Theft Probe
RENSSELAER Ind UP I reports the FBI opened a probe into the theft of a painting from St Josephs College library. The Bellini attributed work titled The Virgin and Child with St Nicholas of Bari and a donor is valued at 350000 dollars based on a prior offer. Chicago Art League scholars doubt it is an original Bellini, suggesting a Venetian School 16th century origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer, Ind
UPI
Federal Bureau of Investi
Giovanni Bellini
St. Joseph’s College
Bohumir Kryl
John Phillip Sousa
Charles H. Banet
St. Joseph’s
Kryl
Father Banet
Banet
Chicago Art League
Bellini
Fire Insurance Hike Delayed
The State Insurance Commission asked fire insurance firms seeking higher rates on dwellings to submit more information before acting. Firms sought a 20 percent premium increase and a $50 deductible. they argued a 70.3 percent loss ratio, while the department’s survey across all fire classes showed 48.5 percent. A spokesman called the rate exceptionally favorable for companies, and the department requested a detailed breakdown of premiums and losses by class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
State Insurance Commission
A Virginia Re
Rating Bureau
Indonesia Moves Against Leftists
In Jakarta, Army controlled radio reported Wirjono Produodikoro, head of the supreme court, suspended session and land reform judges who belonged to leftist peoples organizations. The move follows a broader anti Communist campaign after the abortive coup. A separate Malaysia radio broadcast said 100000 Indonesian demonstrators attacked the Chinese Communist consulate in Medan, North Sumatra, over Red China’s suspected coup support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakarta
UPI
Radio Jakarta
Wirjono Produodikoro
Supreme Court
Communist Party
Kuala Lumpur
Radio Malaysia
Medan
Sumatra
Red China
AMA Warns Against Eating Wild Mushrooms in Fall
In Chicago the American Medical Association warns the public not to eat wild mushrooms as fall rains spur growth of mushrooms and toadstools with shapes that confuse. Only an expert can identify non poisonous varieties. Ten people were stricken and several died after consuming Jersey Tonk by tea ersey New area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
American Medical Association
AMA
Jersey
teaersey-New Area
Burned Ohio bridge blamed on Halloween vandals
An 8year-old covered bridge in Washington Court House Ohio described as one of the state's most picturesque relics was burned down Sunday in what authorities label likely Halloween vandalism. A kerosene slick was found on the road near the 246 foot twin-span bridge, the state's longest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Courthouse
Ohio
UPI
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Logan
Viet Nam
Chester G. Setliff
S. C
Dodd. Payne Funeral Home
James Stafford
William G. Kesler
Harley T. Adkins
Cora Meadows
Mrs
Stanley Ferguson
Say. G
London
British Commonwealth Secretary of Fair Treatment
Indonesia
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