Kennedy creates three member panel to handle Cuban crisis
President Kennedy names John J. McCloy to chair a three man coordinating committee on the Cuban crisis. George Ball and Roswell Gilpatric are the other members. The panel will coordinate with the United Nations and report to the President. Ball and Gilpatric join McCloy in New York as Soviet talks continue. Ball and Gilpatric attended the National Security Council executive committee meeting as US maintains a Caribbean watch while missiles are to be removed per UN plans. Khrushchev later altered the crisis dynamics.
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Kennedy apologizes for U S plane over Soviet territory
In the Cuba crisis amid missiles, President Kennedy acknowledged a serious navigational error by an American air sampling plane from Eielson to the North Pole. He told Khrushchev he would prevent recurrence, while Khrushchev warned such incidents could trigger a fatal step.
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Fugitive Tycoon In Custody After Return To U S
Edward M Gilbert, a 38 year old financier and president of E L Bruce Co, returned from Brazil to face a 15 count federal indictment including misappropriation of 1 935 000 and securities mail fraud He pleaded not guilty and bail was set at 15000 with trial on Nov 8 His lawyer said he will cooperate with authorities
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West Virginia Weather Cast With Cooler Rain
Rain and cooler conditions spread across southern portions while the rest of the state remains cloudy. Daytime highs in the 50s with overnight lows around 40 north and 40s south. Tuesday forecasts show continued cool, with rain likely in cloudy conditions. Beckley and Oak Hill reports show highs in the mid 60s to 70s yesterday, river gauges indicate Greenbrier and Lake at normal levels with a new Hinton gauge at 1.8 feet. New York area notes from UPI cite a 18 degree low in Pellston and Sault Ste. Marie, while Thermal California hit 100.
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France backs De Gaulle plan for presidential elections
PARIS. President Charles de Gaulle won a national referendum backing popular election of future presidents. The victory 61.76 percent of ballots cast came from 46.44 percent of the electorate, signaling a narrow majority and potential trouble for France's Fifth Republic. Premier Georges Pompidou spoke for the government, noting De Gaulle need not resign.
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Lead Explosion Damages Floor Covering Co in Charleston
Charleston Police Chief Dallas Bias said progress is being made in the dynamite blast probe at Austin's Floor Covering Co. No arrests yet. A suspect was questioned in Ashland Kentucky after authorities reported 100 sticks of stolen dynamite from a cemetery there. The owner was away at a farm near Louisa Kentucky at the time.
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State May Ask Death Penalty in Roark Case
The state signals it may seek the death penalty as jury selection opens in the Rush Dean Roark murder case in Raleigh County. Of 55 jurors summoned, 34 were disqualified for disbelief in capital punishment, leaving 21 qualifying jurors detained overnight. remaining jurors were discharged with checks to be issued after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Public interest is high as all courtroom seats are filled.
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Strip Mine Operators Forfeit 166 500 Bond
West Virginia Governor Barron announced that bonds totaling 166 500 were forfeited by 32 strip mine operators who did not proceed with reclamation after closing mines. Two firms were given 30 days to comply. one faces 226 000 in bonds. A 1945 law requires 500 per acre bond to protect the state if replanting is not done. Barron said a 1963 bill would create a reclamation fund funded by 30 per acre, expected to yield about 75 000 yearly, mainly from northwestern firms.
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Auto fumes fatal for two men near Poca
Authorities report two men found dead in a car near Poca from carbon monoxide poisoning. Names identified as Herrell McClanahan 35 and Alvin E Stidham 34. The pair reportedly stopped the vehicle on the road, fell asleep, and were overcome by exhaust fumes.
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Police Release Two In Area Man's Murder Case
Two women taken into custody in Ypsilanti Michigan in connection with the murder and robbery of Hubert Osborne aged 54 of Crab Orchard have been released. Police say they are not involved and continue the investigation.
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West Virginia Briefs: Death by Own Action
Apparent suicide in Cedar Grove leaves 67 year old Mary Frances Martin dead at her home. A seven month old, Tara Sue McCutcheon, choked to death in St. Albans while drinking from a bottle. In Memphis, Charles R. Taylor, 32, of Clarksburg, WV, and Cpl. Raymond Hartley, 21, died in a weekend Marine accident on a county road. Taylor died on the way to hospital.
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First Aid Call A Beckley Policeman Handles Drunk Passenger
A passerby summoned the rescue squad and Beckley police to Prosperity on a Sunday afternoon after a man was found passed out in his car. The Rescue Squad arrived about 1 35 p m and reported the man was intoxicated.
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Reaction West Relieved But Cautious By United Press International
The Western world reacted with cautious relief and some puzzle, as leaders weighed uncertain futures and possible shifts in policy. Analysts highlighted relief over signals of de‑escalation while noting lingering questions about specifics and timetable.
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Khrushchev's Peace Step Dominates Soviet Coverage
Soviet press and radio hailed Khrushchev's decision to dismantle and withdraw Cuban missile bases as a major contribution to world peace. Pravda quoted a worker warning against showing weakness, while front page coverage echoed calls that reason must triumph and mankind approves. Western reactions abroad noted cautious optimism.
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Venezuelan oil region placed under military operations
Marines guard key installations around Lake Maracaibo after saboteurs blew four U S power substations. The attacks, blamed on Cuban and Castroite forces, prompted Betancourt to mobilize the armed forces. Officials say oil output briefly affected, but production remains. Maracaibo area declared a military zone with tightened security.
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State Board blocks immediate merger of Bluefield into Concord College
CHARLESTON UP I State Board of Education voted against a resolution urging the immediate merger of Bluefield State College into Concord College. The action stops the proposal from moving forward and keeps Bluefield State College independent for now.
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Cuba Crisis News Roundup in Kennedy Khrushchev Tension
Washington reports the U S naval blockade and aerial surveillance of Cuba as Kennedy seeks swift action on Khrushchev's promise to remove missiles. Moscow praises Khrushchev while Castro demands U S surrender of Guantanamo. Thant coordinates U N talks as McCloy leads a U S panel to work with U N on disarming Cuban missiles.
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Thant To Cuba After Talks Today
United Nations Acting Secretary General Thant prepared for final talks with U S and Soviet envoys before leaving for Cuba discussions. Vasily Kuznetsov arrived to handle the Russian side while Valerian Zorin faced questioning in the Security Council. Khrushchev had agreed to dismantle Cuban war bases and repatriate equipment, though observers note dismantling has not yet begun.
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Castros Demand Gitmo Turnover
The Castro brothers press for the surrender of the Guantanamo Bay base and challenge the United States to invade Cuba. Fidel Castro outlined five demands including a withdrawal of the $76 million lease and removal from the 99 year pact, while Raul Castro urged a peaceful return. U.S. spokesmen rejected any surrender, calling it impossible.
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Straw Vote Indicates Liquor Issue Passage
The Register reports light straw vote returns on liquor by the drink and related measures. Early tallies show 10 in favor of the by-drink issue and 12 opposed, with 13 for and 15 against the State Executive and Budget Amendment.
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Straw Ballot Ballot Wording Sent to The Raleigh Register
Ballot wording used on the election ballot is the same as the straw ballot. Send ballots to The Raleigh Register in Box R Beckley West Virginia.
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