Train Crash Toll Reaches 33 in Hamburg Wreck
In Hamburg a passenger electric train slammed into a parked work train on a curved elevated track over the main canal killing 33 and injuring 49. Rescue crews cut through mangled cars while officials questioned switchman Alfred Messer about the accident.
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Hamburg
Germany
UPI
Gerhard Hoelzel
Fire Department
Peadue
Alfred Messer
Messer
Hoelzel
Talks Signaling Possible Turning Point in Berlin Talks
President Kennedy meets with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko at the White House to assess a path to formal Berlin negotiations. U.S. officials cite possible Soviet willingness to move toward talks on honorable terms, with Rusk and Bohlen in attendance. Kennedy aims to defend Western rights in Berlin while offering negotiations if Russia recognizes U.S. and allies vital interests.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Andrei Gromko
Berlin
White House
Gromyko
Nikita Khrushchev
Dean Rusk
Rusk
New York
Charles E. Bohlen
Foy D. Kohler
Russia
United States
Britain
France
Use Of TV In Teaching Endorsed West Virginia schools
West Virginia schools unanimously endorsed using television to augment teaching at a three day meeting. Gov. Barron showed reluctance to support a central educational TV authority in the 1962 Legislature. A State Education Department subcommittee urged surveys on how educational TV can meet local needs and to continue improving existing methods.
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Jackson's Mill
UPI
West Virginia
W. W. Barron
State Education Department
Barron
The
Educa
Irish Premier Loses Majority
In Dublin UPI reports premier Sean Lemass party Fianna Fail has 68 of 144 seats with 3 left to decide. Losses leave Fianna Fail short of a majority and Labor likely to hold balance of power, raising prospect of a coalition. outcome uncertain if Lemass remains premier.
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Dublin
UPI
Sean Lemass
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
de Valera
Dail
LeMass
Fianna Fail
Fine Gael
Labor
Others
Labor Party
Brendan Corish
TWA Strike Canceled After Last Minute Compromise
A threatened nationwide walkout against Trans World Airlines was halted late Thursday night after a temporary agreement with the company. President Kennedy intervened to stop the walkout though TWA navigators had not called off the strike until the deal was reached. The dispute centered on a new automatic navigation system aboard overseas flights feared to cost navigators their jobs.
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New York
UPI
Trans World Airlines
Kennedy
TWA Navigators
West Virginia Weather Warmth Across State With Sunshine
Weather summary reports mild warmth across West Virginia with highs in the 70s to near 80 in the far west. Tonight clears with lows 40s to low 50s. Saturday brings more sun and slightly higher temps. Beckley and Oak Hill observations list yesterday’s highs in the low 70s and greens/river gauges showing normal, clear conditions.
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Beckley High
Oak Hill
WGA
Neces
Quotes From United Press International
A radiologist close to House Speaker Rayburn says there is nothing to do but make his last days comfortable and let him go home to die. Mayors including Winston-Salem’s John Surratt remark on East German telescopes at Berlin’s Brandenberg Gate and British counter telescopes watching West Berlin. Cincinnati pitching coach Jim Turner notes Roger Maris is a 269 hitter after handcuffing him. Robert C. Hill warns that U S policy toward Cuba requires action or disaster if bureaucrats ignore the issue.
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United Press International
Dallas
Tex
Sam Rayburn
Winston-Salem
N.C
John Surratt
Berlin
U.S
Brandenburg Gate
West Berlin
Cincinnati
Jim Turner
Red
Roger Maris
Western Berlin Faces Soviet Fire Across the Border
Western military leaders protested to the Soviet commandant over dangerous shootings by Communist police into West Berlin. Maj. Gen. Delacombe, on behalf of the U S and French, protested the machine gun and tommy gun incidents that killed two refugees and injured others while attempting to reach West Berlin.
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West Berlin
Delacombe
Spree
Oberbaum
Nasser Speech Deemed Defeat in Syrian Broadcast
Damascus reports Premier Mamoun Al Kuzbari condemned Gamel Abdel Nasser for suppressing freedom and draining Syria’s economy during the 31 year UAR union. He accused Nasser of breaking ties after recognizing Syria and warned of implied defeat in Cairo’s UN admission speech.
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Damascus
Syria
UPS
Mamoun Al-Kuzbari
Gamel Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Al-Kuzbari
Nasser
Cairo
United Nations
United Arab Republic
U.A.R
Jordan
Turkey
Iast
Deductibility Granted for Honey in the Rock Donations
The West Virginia Historical Drama Association announced that the IRS has ruled donations to the Honey in the Rock project are deductible as charitable educational gifts under section 170. Bequests and gifts to the non profit are deductible for estate and gift taxes under sections 2055 2106 and 2522. The IRS result notes the organization is exempt from federal income tax and not subject to Social Security or unemployment taxes.
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West Virginia Historical Drama Association
Charles Hodel
Internal Revenue Service
N. Looker
IRS
Parkersburg
Oak Hill City Hall Damaged By Blaze
An early morning fire caused about 30000 dollars in damage to Oak Hill City Hall housing the fire and police departments. Fire broke out in a closet on the top floor and spread. first and second floors escaped damage. City records suffered partial loss but officials expect limited impact. Fire Chief Arthur Akers noted discovery at 145 a.m. by Patrolman Pat Waters who moved two fire trucks to safety before calling the department. The jail on the ground floor was empty.
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Oak Hill
BNS
Arthur Akers
Pat Waters
Waters
U.N. diplomats seek U.S. Soviet agreement on U Thant plan
U.N. diplomats in New York look to Washington for any sign of U.S.-Soviet agreement on replacing Dag Hammarskjold. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko hinted he would discuss the secretary general issue if Kennedy raises it. A formal agreement seems needed to install U Thant of Burma as interim U.N. chief.
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United Nations
N.Y
UPI
U.N
Washington
United States
Russia
Dag Hammarskjold
Andrei Gromyko
Whitehouse
Kennedy
Berlin
Secretariat
U Thant
Burma
U. N
U.S
Hammarsfold
Africa
News Briefs From Around The World And Nation
Nina Khrushchev told peace marchers in Moscow that the Soviet Union is not building bomb shelters as the country is not preparing for war. Laos rival services met in Ban Hin Heup for over four hours to choose a premier for a pro coalition. no agreement, plan to resume Saturday. Willy Brandt received the 1961 Freedom Award in New York and warned that Western frontiers and U S prestige are at stake in Berlin. Paul Winchell and Nina Russell wed in Harrisburg courthouse. Hoffa to testify before Senate Internal Security subcommittee Monday. Cuban refugees flow into Miami center rose to 1 187 families in one week last month. President Kennedy proclaims National Forest Products Week starting Oct 15. James Thurber progresses slowly after emergency brain surgery in New York hospital. U A W and Ford Motor Co resume national talks aiming to wrap up a deal.
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Nina Khrushchev
Moscow
Soviet Union
Laos
Ban Hin Heup
West Berlin
Bagel
Willy Brandt
Mee
York
Brandt
United States
Berlin
Paul Winchell
Nina Russell
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Teamsters’Union
James R. Hoffa
Senate
Internal Security
Cuban Emergency Relief Center
Miami
Kennedy
National Forest Products
James Thurber
New
State Building Springs A Leak
Charleston UPS reports a leak in the statehouse water system disrupts water service in the main state office building opposite the West Virginia capitol. The Health Department closed early as repairs begin. basement flood damage from July’s flash floods remains. Elevators and cooling systems still out of operation.
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Charleston
UPS
West Virginia
Statehouse
Health Department
Skelton
Reds Explode Biggest Bomb in Soviet Tests
Paris based French Atomic Energy Commission sources report the Soviet Union detonated its 18th and largest nuclear explosion since September 1. Detection at 7:21 a.m. local time showed the blast was 1.5 to 2 times more powerful than the October 4 event, likely in the Novaya Zemlya region.
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Paris
UPI
Soviet Union
French Atomic Energy Commission
Novaya Zemlya
President Rayburn Dying Of Cancer Prayer From Nation
President Kennedy urged Americans to pray as Speaker Sam Rayburn 79 battles cancer at Baylor University Medical Center. Surgeons removed a lymph gland. doctors warn of severe pain and rapid decline while noting no further surgery is planned. Rayburn, longtime Democrat leader, entered Congress in 1912 and has led the House for 17 years.
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Bryce Miller
Dallas
Tex
UPI
Sam Rayburn
Jis
Kennedy
Baylor University Medical Center
Rayburn
W. A. Thomas
Robert Barley
Bonham
Congress
Raybun
Joe Risser
Risser
Kennedy Era Faces House Leadership Shake Up
Washington (UPI) Kennedy faces a stalled liberal agenda as Speaker Rayburn battles incurable cancer. McCormack leads contenders for the post amid doubts he can clinch the job, with Albert, Rains, Walter, Bolling, and Boggs also mentioned. A new speaker may not match Rayburn's power, signaling a grim legislative outlook for 1963.
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Sam yuMum
Kokuken
Avorrs
New Frontier
House
Sam
Dallas
Congress
Kennedy
Rayburn
McCormack
John W. McCormack
Mass
Carl Albert
Okla
Albert Rains
Ala
Francis E. Walter
Richard Bolling
Wilbur D. Mills
Ark
Hale Boggs
Mr. Sam The Man A Report In Depth
In depth profile of Sam Rayburn known as Mr Sam and Mr Speaker tracing his rise from a Texas cotton patch to long tenure as Speaker. The piece notes his independence, loyalty, rough methods, and influence in American politics with reminiscences from peers including John Nance Garner.
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Mr. Sam
Sam Rayburn
Sam
John Nance Garner
Rayburn
Texas
Brazilians to Tour Beckley October 23
A group of five Brazilians including three coal mining reps and two utilities figures with an interpreter will visit Beckley from October 23 to 28. Mayor Cecil L. Miller said the delegation will tour district mine offices, Beckley Miners Hospital, and Meadows Fuel Co. Clifftop mine, visit schools, and meet city officials to discuss local governance and the Rural Development Council.
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Beckley
Cecil L. Miller
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
District 29
United Mine Workers of America
Meadows Fuel Co
John Saunders
Raleigh County
Saunders
Brazil
Miller
Rural Development Council
C.T. Shackelford
RDC
Storekeeper Served With Eight Presidents
Sam Rayburn, longest serving House speaker, held power second only to the President. He served under eight presidents and was known as "storekeeper" for keeping the White House line open during high level calls. A Kennedy anecdote recalls a switchboard moment about who keeps the store.
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Washington
UPI
Sam Rayburn
House
Henry Clay
Sam
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Kennedy
Rayburn
Canada
Johnson
Asia
Dean Rusk
Geneva
White House
U S Plans Budget Boost and Army Manpower Cut
Defense Secretary McNamara seeks a 2 billion increase in military appropriations and a 147 270 man cut in manpower in the next year budget. Figures circulated to services assume Berlin crisis ends and world tensions ease by Congressional consideration. Reservists and National Guardsmen on active duty could return to civilian life after their 12 month tour next year.
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Washington
UPI
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Congress
Te Army - Navy - Air Force Journal
Berlin
Barron to Appear on Critic's Forum in Bluefield
Gov. W. W. Barron will appear November 12 in Bluefield for a forum on federal aid to education. Sponsored by the NAACP, the event is hosted by C. Anderson Davis, Bluefield pastor and state NAACP president, who invited Barron and says Sen. Jennings Randolph will also take part. Davis criticizes Barron administration hiring policies. Barron denies discrimination.
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Charleston
UPI
W. W. Barron
Bluefield
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
C. Anderson Davis
Arg
Davis
Barron
Sen
Jennings Randolph
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