37 Miles Of I-64 Design Work Planned
State Road Commissioner Burl A Sawyers announced that consulting engineers will begin preliminary and final design work on a 37 mile segment of Interstate 64 east of Beckley. Contracts will be advertised after design. firms include The J E Greiner Co Baltimore to prepare reports and plans for Raleigh Greenbrier counties.
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Burl A. Sawyers
Beckley
J. E. Greiner Co. Aetimore
Oran Oe Bragg School
Raleigh County
Lawn
Greenbrier County
Surface Press Mail Distant Combat in Vietnam
Combat reports from Saigon and surrounding zones describe GI patrols wiped out and air losses in North and South Vietnam. B52 bombers targeted War Zone C near the tunnel area 70 miles northwest of Saigon as Maj. B. H. Mann notes a three day sweep by the 1st Division through zone D 30 miles north of Saigon with light contact.
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Saigon
UPS
Anoually
North Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Guam
B. H. Mann
Vinh Village
Anti-Trust Suits Target Four Dairy Firms and Co-Op
A Sherman Antitrust Act suit filed in federal court seeks 13 million dollars in damages against Sealtest Foods Isaly Dairy Otto Inc and the Dairy Cooperative Sales Association. Plaintiffs Ernest Hayes of Dawson and Stanley Yagla of Dunbar claim a kickback scheme within the UDF system and allege conspiracy among large dairies and the cooperative. UDF members have picnicked stores for higher milk prices and will meet at Hempfield High School to plan further action.
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Ee Oe
API
Sealtest Foods
Isaly Dairy Co
Otto Incce
Erative Sales Association
DCSA
Ernest Hayes
Dawson, Pa
Foot Deat
United Dairy Farmers
UDF
Stanley Yagla
Dunbar, Pa
Greece
UDF Nce
Hempfield High School
Greensburg
Steve Allen Sees Hope for Congress Run
Television host Steve Allen says he is encouraged by new polls and may run for Congress. He cites Bartlett Humphrey and Robert F Kennedy as influences and notes awaiting two more polls before deciding.
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Washington
UPI
Ve Allen
Ee Jm
Allen
Humphrey
Robert F Kennedy
D-N.y
U S Plane Shot Down Over China Report From Tokyo
A UPI report from Tokyo states Communist China claims a U S plane was shot down over the Kuanshi area. Chinese officials allege the incident involved members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force in a provocation tied to border tensions.
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U.S
China
Tokyo
UPI
Chima
Kuanshi
Prevoca
People’s Liberation Army
Ambush hits U S Army patrol near Bien Hoa
U S Army 1st Division patrol returning from a night search in Bien Hoa was ambushed at dawn. A second patrol heard distant noises then engaged but Viet Cong fled into thick jungle. American casualties described as heavy. two Viet Cong bodies found. BS2 raid noted as the 37th of the war and fourth in nine days. City and Ca Mau Peninsula bombing mentioned.
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U.S. Army
S 1S
Bien Hoa
Taraee Eee
Ca Mau
Mekong
Virginia West Virginia Interstate tunnel project progress
Charleston reports progress on Interstate toll road contracts in West Virginia and Virginia. The state road commission outlines miles under construction from U S 50 to West Virginia 2 and near the Ohio River Bridge at Williamstown, with final tunnel work and bridge construction planned for 1966 or 1967.
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Charleston
UPI
Waco Tabeed Co
State Road Commission
Virginia
West Virginia
Tee Aeeeee
Mineral Wells
U. S. 50
W. Va
Ohio River
Williamstown
East River
East Mountain
5000 In Jakarta Demand Red Ban
More than 5,000 people gathered in Jakarta to press President Sukarno to ban the Communist Party as security forces rounded up 200 suspected communists. Radio Malaysia and Jakarta broadcasts indicated a broad anti Communist campaign under way. Clergymen and army units attended a burial service for six generals and a lieutenant who died defending Sukarno in Central Java and Jakarta. Loyal forces were ordered to pursue the purge.
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Kuala Lumpur
UPI
Jakarta
Sukarno
Radio Mala- Aas Benodsont
Indonesia
Somanets
Radio
Radio Malaysia
Paign
Central Java
Coldest State Reading Sparks Record Lows Across West Virginia
West Virginians woke to sub freezing air with temperatures dipping into the 20s and 30s. Record lows were reported in multiple locations including 30 degrees at Chastasten and 51 at So Heating, signaling an unusually cold outbreak across the state.
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West
Beckley Weather Summary and West Virginia Extremes
The morning reports show Beckley with a low of 25 degrees and a high of 49 the last 24 hours at 11 30 am. Wind ENE at 5 mph no precipitation. Statewide notes include Palm Springs 105 and Pellston 16, with Parkersburg 30 Elkins 33 Martinsburg 37 Morgantown 36. Skies clear and calm with river levels Greenbrier normal and New River at 2.4 ft at Hinton.
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Seee Beckley
Wedne
Greenbrier
Hinton
Palm Springs
Pellston
Mid
Perature
Beckley
Parkersburg
Elkins King
Bluefield
Martinsburg
Morgantown
U. S. Weather Bureau
Witness Testimony on $900 Payoff to School Official
Prosecution details a payoff involving school superintendent Waymond Riley as the Wit Circuit Court proceeds. Witness Troy Kidd testifies he received 1,892.40 for materials never delivered, asserting involvement in a non existent project. The account remains under inquiry while Riley pleads innocence.
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Waymond Riley
Wit Circuit Court
Troy Kidd
Riley
Kidd
Astromechanics Strike Ends With New Contract
Neeniah Wash United Press International reports the Astromechanics' union ended a 19 day strike and workers returned to work after accepting a new contract.
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Wash
UPI
Astromechanics’ Union
Pope Paul VI Returns From United Nations Peace Plea
Pope Paul VI returned to Rome after a 14 hour U S visit ending with a message to the United Nations urging an end to war. He met President Johnson at the Waldorf Astoria and spoke to U N officials during his transit through New York City.
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Louis Cassels
New York
UPI
Paul Paul VI
United Nations
Pontiff
Rome
United States
Johnson
Paul
America
Waldorf- Astoria Towers
Theaay
Park Avenue
Manhattan
Filibuster Battle Over Taft Hartley 14B Continues
Southern Democrats pressed to repeal Taft Hartley 14B to nullify state right to scath laws. Senate Minority Leader Dirksen led an extended debate with a planned series of filibuster maneuvers to force votes. Legislators including Simpson and Tydings spoke as the issue moved into a new phase of extended discussion.
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Washington
UPI
Son
Senate
Brean M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Milward L. Simpson
Wyo
Jan D Tydinga
D-Ma
U S Orbits Test Satellite From Vandenberg
At Vandenberg Air Force Base a Atlas intercontinental missile launched a satellite package for testing space operations. It carried an aerospace research craft a dummy satellite and a scientific pod to study orbital location mapping and monitoring while preliminary telemetry showed systems OK and orbit reached about 1300 miles high. A separate article notes a house fire in Beetes Fi caused about 40000 dollars in damages when a kitchen blaze started Monday night. no residents were present.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
UPS
Air Force
Aerospace
Charleston
UPI
Beetes
President of Local Baking Firms Dies
William Paul Cole 59, president of Cole Baking and Raleigh Bakings in Bluefield, died at Bluefield Sanitarium from emphysema complications after a business trip. He attended the Quality Bakers of America conference in New York, was en route home by plane when ill, and had recently become head of the family firms. He chaired Cole Finance Go and Cole Realty Co, successors to his father.
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William Paul Cole
Cole Baking
Raleigh Bakings
Todos
Bluefield Hospital
Cole
Bluefield Sanitarium
Quality Bakers of America
New York City
Baking Company
Nens
Raleigh Bakery
Wd” Cole
Gale
Intion
Press- Finance Go
Wee Be Oo
Cole Realty Co
Bluefield
Imanuel Lutheran of
Body Of Slain Youth Found In Picnic Area
In Wheeling a slain youth was found in a picnic area. The victim, a student at the University of Heidelberg, had recently returned with his father an Army officer. No further details on suspects or motive were provided.
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Wheeling
UPI
Ae Gael
le Rome
Feng
University of Heidelberg
Pope Plea for Peace Elevates United Nations Status
At the United Nations Pope Paul VI urged no more war and offered $150,000 in diamonds from the papal collection to aid the global fight against hunger. U.S. Ambassador Goldberg praised the papal appeal, calling it a strong boost to the UN’s peace efforts before about 2,000 diplomats and attendees, including Jacqueline Kennedy.
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United Nations
N.Y
UPI
Paul VI
Gromyko
U.S
Arth
Goldberg
Paul
Jackqueline Kennedy
Pakistan reports sporadic clashes in Rae area amid cease-fire talks
In a terse update from Karachi, UPI notes sporadic clashes in Chiramb near Indian-held Ka area as Pakistani and Indian forces observe a UN cease-fire in southern Ra an. The report provides limited details on casualties or exact locations.
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Karachi
UPI
Pakistan
Chiramb
U.N
Ra' An
Pope reports UN trip boosts church peace role
Pope Paul VI told the Ecumenical Council that his pilgrimage to the United Nations increased the churchs potential to aid world peace. He spoke after a tiring travel day and urged support for charity while avoiding direct political or economic entanglements. He addressed over 2,000 council fathers at St Peters Basilica.
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Rome
UPI
Paul VI
Ecumenical Council
United Nations
New Eee
U.N
United States of America
St. Peter’s Basilica
Council
Christ
Kremlin Urges Action Against U.S. in Viet Nam
In Moscow the Kremlin called for concrete deeds to thwart American imperialist designs in Viet Nam. The exact actions were not specified, and diplomats noted the statement as a general call for tougher measures without detail.
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Kremlin
U.S
Viet Nam
Moscow
UPI
America
Chonseete
Train Wreck In Africa Kills 81 and Injures 130
Durban reports a derailment on the Natal North Coast Line en route from Durban to Kwa Mashu killing at least 81 and injuring 130. Three cars toppled as the train derailed with cars and vans overturned. Rescue operations faced confusion and fear as victims received first aid and hospitals admitted the injured.
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Africa
Durban
South Africa
Kwa Mashu
Aetia
Rene Cae
Remark Hints Firm Stand Against Birth Control
Pope Paul VI told the United Nations General Assembly that any authorization of birth control would be irrational and undermine life’s banquet. He urged upholding traditional teaching while acknowledging concerns over population growth and advances in contraception methods. He warned against artificial control and called for higher living standards and food production. Officials promised a definitive statement soon from a 60 member scientific and theological commission.
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New York
UPI
Paul VI
United Nations General Assembl
U. N. Assembly
Escope
U.N. Assembly
Drunken Youth Bites Charleston Policeman
A drunken Charleston youth tried to chew his way to freedom after being arrested at a local dance. Judge Joseph Thomas sentenced Price to 30 days in jail for destruction of property, fined $52 for assault and $17 for drunkenness.
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Charleston
UPI
Joseph Thomas
Price
Pakistan Breaks Ties With Malaysia Says Bhutto
Rawalpindi Pakistan closed all relations with Malaysia announced by Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The move signals a full diplomatic break between the two states.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
UPI
Malaysia
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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