Mrs. Roosevelt Dies at 78 in New York City
Eleanor Roosevelt former First Lady of the United States died at 6 15 p m in her Manhattan townhouse at 78 following a two and a half year battle with a complicated anemia Doctors had earlier treated a persistent lung infection and anemia Her funeral was planned for Saturday at St James Episcopal Church Hyde Park and burial beside Franklin D Roosevelt in the Rose Garden Hyde Park NY Daughters and sons were at her bedside including Anna Halstead John Roosevelt Jr and Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Her death drew tributes from President Kennedy and others.
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Write-In Voting Expands Aliceside Ballot Experience
In Washington UPI columnist Dick West recalls voting with his wife for the first time and exploring write-in options beyond the sparse ballot. They joked about voting for dogcatchers and even for Soviet premier, illustrating how a write-in can broaden political participation.
West Virginia Weather Full of Rain and Snow Likely
Weather forecast for Beckley and Oak Hill calls for occasional rain today tonight and Friday with a chance of snow in the north Friday. Highs in the 50s today, colder Friday, lows in the 30s. River and lake conditions show normal and clear readings with gates at 1.8 and a new gauge at Hinton recording 6 feet.
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Missiles Bound for Soviet Sea Check Under Way
The U S Navy opened a sea patrol to intercept Soviet ships returning from Cuba with nuclear missiles. The mission aimed to count missiles removed from Cuba to ensure none remained.
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A C Harvey Retired Water Official Dies
Andrew Calvin Harvey 80 of 312 Third Ave died at 7:30 am in a nursing home after an extended illness. He served on Beckley Water Co board since 1928 and was its first superintendent retiring in 1960. He was a longtime customer of Beckley National Bank, born June 12 1882 in Christian Ridge Mercer County. He was a deacon emeritus at First Baptist Church, taught Sunday School 40 years, and joined Gideon. He lived a life of civic and church service.
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Strike Ends at New York Daily News
Labor Secretary Wirtz announced a seven day old strike against the New York Daily News has ended with an agreement. Wirtz said the deal averts further disruption to presses and deliveries as union and management workers return to work.
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Nixon Bitter Steps Down As GOP Leader
Nixon resigns as both state and national GOP leader from California ending a political run that brought him within a whisper of the presidency. He predicts new party leadership will emerge from governors elected in New York Pennsylvania Michigan and Ohio. He notes renewed unity under new California leadership and delivers a landmark, unusual political farewell.
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Northeast Front Sees Heavy Fighting With China
NEW DELHI UP I heavy fighting broke out on two sectors of the northeastern front between Indian troops and invading Communist China. A Defense Ministry spokesman said Chinese forces were killed near Jang in NEFA western area and at least 15 Chinese were killed or wounded in an eastern clash near the Burma border. The report followed Prime Minister Nehru’s remarks that India would not negotiate with Peiping until forces are driven from the border regions. He warned the conflict could last years and thanked the United States and Britain for unconditional military aid. He also noted requests for help from other friendly countries, including the Soviet Union and France.
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Cattle Attacker Henry Thomas Gets Life Term at Moundsville
Henry Thomas Jr. 31 of Ana walt was sentenced to life in the State Penitentiary at Moundsville by Judge Harry L. McCreery in Raleigh County Criminal Court. He was convicted of the Sept 11 armed robbery of City Police Sgt and Mrs Ross Cottle at 1306 S Kanawha St after under 20 minutes of deliberation.
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Raleigh County Centennial fund drive near $990 total
Booth collections for the Raleigh County Centennial fund reach $990.41 after $38.44 added Wednesday with BPO Elks No. 1452 in charge. Bethlehem Chapter 71 Order of Eastern Star volunteered today for the second time. Fraternal Order of Police and Raleigh County Sheriff's staff will staff booths Friday.
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FMC Presents M-113 To Barron
SOUTH CHARLESTON West Virginia governor W D Barron accepted a personnel carrier from Food Machinery and Chemical Corp during a factory tour for state and federal officials. Barron said the first FMC produced carrier should go to the National Guard, highlighting West Virginia industry and labor. FMC has received seventy million dollars in defense contracts to date.
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National Leaders Pay Tribute To Mrs. Roosevelt
Following the death of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt a world wide chorus of sorrow and tribute poured forth from leaders and citizens alike. President Kennedy hailed her as a great lady whose tireless idealism aided the down trodden and under privileged and promised her memory would endure among those who work for great causes. Adlai Stevenson called her an inspiration who lit a candle rather than curse the darkness and whose glow warmed the world. Herbert Hoover praised her as a lady of fine courage and devotion to her country. Lyndon Johnson lauded her warm philosophy of helping those in need and said the Roosevelts will never be forgotten. Governor Lawrence of Pennsylvania described her as a warm, helpful friend and humanitarian who influenced the nation and the world. She inspired young people to take on constructive work.
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Greyhound Inks Pact for 9000 Union Employees
Greyhound Corp. signs a two year labor contract covering more than 9,000 union workers in its eastern and central bus operating divisions. The agreement aims to stabilize labor costs and relations across the two regions, with terms set to run through the end of the period.
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Coroner's Jury Finds Fire Not Direct Cause Of Death
An Ohio County coroner's jury ruled that three of four Elm Grove fire victims did not die directly from the blaze. They declined verdict on injuries. the fourth victim Duana died from the fire. Pathologist cited skull fracture and bone injuries for Joseph and normal carbon monoxide in the others. Mrs Beckett and children perished with other unknowns. Husband was on bakery route in Moundsville.
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