Virginia entered Civil War Mountaineers against secession
A 1788 Richmond convention ratified the U S Constitution by 77 87 with West Virginia delegates voting 15 1 for ratification This article traces the secession vote in 1861 and the rapid Confederate buildup in western Virginia including Harpers Ferry and Kanawha Valley actions, the destruction of Harpers Ferry arsenal, and the ensuing Union response led by McClellan and James Porterfield.
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Richmond
United States
West Virginia
Virginia
Old Dominion
Union
John Letcher
Ohio County
John D. Imboden
Harpers Ferry
Naval Yard
Norfolk
Wise
Waitman T. Willey
Morgantown
Alfred M. Barbour
Arsenal
Barbour
Roger Jones
John Brown
Jones
Winchester
Hagerstown
Lee
Letcher
Baltimore and Ohio
Francis M. Boykin
Weston
George Porterfield
Grafton
Philippi
Henry A. Wise
Kanawha Valley
Kanawha Two Mile
Charleston
Robert Young Keeps Production On Track At Father Knows Best Set
Hollywood AP Robert Young explains his TV schedule and discipline on Father Knows Best. He notes fast three to five day production cycles and daily 35 set ups. He recalls co star antics of a former rake and discusses Emmy win and unaffected career.
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Hollywood
Robert Young
Bob Young
Bob
MGM
TV Academy
It's Easy To Park In Tokyo Despite Poor Traffic Rules
Tokyo claims poor driving but could become easier to park as meters arrive. Double parking by taxis is illegal yet common, with meters planned for downtown including the Imperial Palace plaza at 40 yen per hour.
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Tokyo
Japan
Imperial Palace Plaza
TV series fears award hurt in standings
The speaker asserts that in television, remaining in a series means little for overall rankings, noting there is no guarantee the award will improve standing. The remark reflects doubts about the effect of accolades on position within a competitive context.
Both Parties Eye Chicago As Site For Conventions
Washington reports both the Republican and Democratic parties eye Chicago for the 1960 nominating conventions. Democrats seek to show Midwest strength, while Republicans aim to rekindle Midwest support after the November losses. DNC to name site December 6. GOP may decide late December or January.
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Chicago
Washington
Midwest
Democratic National Committee
Paul Butler
Miami
San Francisco
Kansas City
Louisville
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York
Los Angeles
Science For You by Bob Brown Problem Raise water up
A milk bottle bowl and candle experiment shows water rising when inverted over a lit candle. The flame heats air, expels it, and creates carbon dioxide, lowering pressure as it cools after extinguishing. The dissolved gas reduces pressure further, drawing water into the bottle.
Insurance covers disasters in movie making says palm springs veteran
Hollywood in Palm Springs faces wind ruined tents and $40,000 losses on The Big Fisherman as producer Rowland V. Lee adapts schedules. Insurance payouts hinge on proper claims and insured perils, with stars’ health and pregnancy affecting coverage for Solomon and Sheba and Some Like It Hot.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Desert
Dreamland
Rowland V. Lee
Lee
Edward Small
Marilyn Monroe
Funerals Held For Caudill Gates In Coal City
Joseph Floyd Caudill 75 of Coal City died in a local hospital. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Coal City Community Church with Rev. Everett Shafer and Rev. W F Tolliver officiating. Burial in Coal City Cemetery. Pallbearers named. flowers by church ladies. Arrangements by Williams Craven. Lauren A Gates 71 of 402 College Ave died in hospital 8 a.m. Monday. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beckley Presbyterian Church with Dr J W Witherspoon officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers are Beckley Presbyterian Session. In lieu of flowers contributions to national Building Fund or charity. Cards of Thanks from Foley Family for recent bereavement support.
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Joseph Floyd
Coal City
Williams and Craven
Everett Shafer
W. F. Tolliver
Alva Dodd
Basil Dd
Clifford Martin
Clarence Woods
Fred McKinney
Carl Jarrell
Williams & Craven Funeral Home
Gates Gates
Lauren A
College Avenue
Keyser-Bryant
Beckley Presbyterian Church
J. W. Witherspoon
Sunset Memorial Park
Sibbley Weatherford
W. C. Covey
C. A. Smith
Charles T. Ross, Jr
Eugene B. Eager
William L. Bower
Ncational Building Fund
Croby Lee Foley
William States
J. S. Foley
Williams and Craven Funeral Home
Foley
Ester's Illustrated Dictionary Ad Offer Promotes New Edition
Beckley Newspapers Corp advertises Ester's Illustrated Dictionary with bold type, self pronunciation, thousands of illustrations and terms. Special offers include 98 cents with classified ad payment or 1.47 dollars plus tax if bought outright.
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Beckley Newspapers Corp
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