Senate Leader Seeks To Avoid Partisan Warfare
Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson pledged Democrats would meet President Eisenhower halfway to avert partisan warfare over the next two years. He outlined a 12 point program including farm reform, housing, water development, lower interest rates, urban renewal, airport expansion, and space exploration, while urging cooperation and constructive alternatives when disagreeing.
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Night Jailer Slugged Three Escape Logan County Prisoners
Logan AP three short term prisoners jumped night jailer and escaped from Logan County Jail early today using a bar sawed from a cell. Two prisoners aided a trusty on first floor in the attack on Dolliver Baldwin. Jailer Ed Baldwin said the escapees were Lindsay Eugene White and Carl Fountain both of Logan and Jerry Roland Gore 18 of Lake, Logan County. White had six months for drunk driving and auto takin, Fountain for drunk and disorderly conduct, Gore charged with breaking and entering last February with no disposition yet. Gore had since become a hall boy at the jail and was released for janitor work at the courthouse.
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Major quake rocks Japan no casualties reported
A powerful earthquake struck northern Japan with two minutes of shaking across Hokkaido and shocks reaching Yokohama, 600 miles away. The quake originated about 60 miles below the ocean, triggering tidal alerts that were later canceled. No injuries or significant damage were reported despite windows breaking and power lines toppled. Unusual waves were seen at Wake Island and Hawaii.
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Labor Seen Getting Big Congress Role
Charleston AP reports three promotions and several new assignments in the West Virginia State Police effective Monday. Promotions include Sgt. E J Newman to master sergeant in Criminal Identification. Cpl. C C McGraw to sergeant, moved to Logan. Trooper J A Roberts to corporal, reassigned to Welch. Two transfers to new companies and two transfers effective Nov 15 are noted.
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School Board Calls Special Meeting For Today
The Raleigh County Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting at 4 p.m. today. City Council members were to attend to discuss constructing sidewalks on Mercer Street and straightening a curve on Park Avenue in front of Woodrow Wilson High School.
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Explosions Reported as U S Suspends Nuclear Tests
Washington AP reports two Soviet nuclear tests detected by the Atomic Energy Commission since the United States halted testing. President Eisenhower urged the Soviet Union to join a temporary ban and warned a renunciation is needed or the U S will reconsider its position.
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Youth Wounded In Accidental Gun Discharge
A 15 year old Sabine youth named William Webb was wounded in the left hand, arm, and chest when his shotgun accidentally discharged during a hunting trip near Mullens. He received initial treatment from a Pineville doctor and was admitted to Wyoming General Hospital around noon. The youth said the gun butt slipped and the trigger jammed against a log while over the end of the barrel.
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TV Comedian Hurt As Chair Collapses
HOLLYWOOD AP A movie stunt chair broke under Jack Paar during a coast to coast telecast. Paar was thrown to the floor bruising his left arm and elbow but returned for most of the program. Cliff Arquette finished the interview after Paar felt faint and was later checked by a doctor with no serious injuries. Paar planned to resume hosting the nightly show.
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Noise Inside Rocket Cancels Moon Shot
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP a strange knocking noise inside the Pioneer moon rocket delayed the Air Force attempt to launch a satellite around the moon. The launch was called off at 124 a.m. after hours of rain while engineers searched for a fault. Two more attempts are planned this month within brief launch windows before December if unsuccessful.
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Peace Theme Marks Russian Celebration
In Red Square Moscow marks 41st Bolshevik Revolution anniversary with a military parade show of equipment. Marshal Malinovsky hails peace fight while warning of Western resistance. Khrushchev and Gomulka attend as citizens flood the streets with flags and balloons launching a three day holiday.
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Maverick the stray Doberman Finds a Dream Life at Last
In Van Nuys California Maverick a four year escape artist is finally captured not by traps but by a loving couple Doris and Harry Crown The dog now has a king size bed a personal diet and two Afghan companions He spends mornings and evenings on long walks with his owners and has even altered their daily life and habits as they adjust to life with a pampered pet The Crowns say Maverick is worth the price and has improved their health and happiness despite giving up many freedoms including cigars and social life
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Record turnout in nonpresidential election year vote
Washington AP reports an unofficial tally of 46,069,496 votes cast in top contests across 48 states, a new record for a nonpresidential year but below state forecasts of 48 million. Official canvass will finalize totals.
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Dallas applauds fired Met Star in Medea ovation
Maria Callas received a six minute standing ovation in Dallas for Medea just after being fired by the Met. The opera company terminated her $18,000 contract for the 1958 59 season citing refusal to fulfill terms, with Callas expressing pain and astonishment at the action.
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West Virginia Weather Here Tonight and Saturday Outlook
Fair and somewhat colder with freezing temperatures tonight, lows near 23 to 30. Saturday looks fair and warmer but increasing cloudiness by afternoon or evening. Oak Hill reports high yesterday and a low around 7 this morning.
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Producer Freedman charged in Twenty-One quiz probe
Albert Freedman, 36, producer of the defunct Twenty-One show, was arrested in New York on a two count indictment accusing him of lying to a grand jury and perjury by denying he supplied questions and answers to contestants. He faced possible penalties up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine per count.
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Democrats Prepare For Caucus In West Virginia Legislature
Charleston AP report notes Democrats will hold a caucus before mid next month to pick leadership for the Senate and House as the party holds a 23 of 32 Senate seats and an 85 15 House margin. Incumbent Senate president Ralph J. Bean may run again. House speaker post contested by Pauley Myles and others. The caucus decides leadership once the Legislature convenes January 14.
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Fairmont
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Morgantown
Byrd Beckley staff to receive vacation
Senator-elect Robert C. Byrd's Beckley office will close for three weeks from November 9 to November 30 to permit staff members Elizabeth Bowling and Linda Underwood to take a vacation. Mail may be directed to the Washington office, Room 1441, New House Office Building, Washington 25, D. C., until January when the senator moves to the Senate building. Regular hours resume December 1, with the office open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nine State Surveys Tie Local Issues to Voter Choices
AP reports from nine states show local factors drove results more than national trends. Rockefeller fueled New York victory. California favored Pat Brown amid Knowland opposition and intra party friction. Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, and Minnesota reflected union activity, incumbency, and local leadership shapes shaping midterm outcomes.
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