Kennedy Appears To Hold Edge In Pivotal New York
In Albany New York Democrats and Republicans brace for a close battle over the state 45 electoral votes with Kennedy leading in some polls and Nixon backed by party insiders. Eisenhower Truman Lodge Johnson and Rockefeller join the high profile campaign front as both sides project a path to the presidency based on New York City margins and a statewide vote. The campaign clock winds down with no official victory margins declared.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Congo U N blunts Kasai rebellion leadership capture
U N troops halt Baluba advance in Kasai seizing four whites linked to Kalonji suppression plot. Rebels burn villages, injure soldiers, and threaten a broader clash as aid efforts begin. Kennedy winds up Pennsylvania campaign before California trip with speeches stressing policy contrasts and tax, religion, and employment goals.
Queen Farah Diba Gives Shah An Heir
Queen Farah Diba gave birth to a robust boy weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces, the shah finally gaining an heir. Crowds cheered as he drove from Charity Hospital, with a 41 gun salute and declarations from Premier Sharif Emani. The queen was reported in good shape after a five hour labor and an instrument birth.
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West Virginia Weather Report and Readings
West Virginia forecast calls for mild and rainy tonight with lows near 50. Tuesday wetter east, clearing west and cooler by midweek. Five day temperatures near normal, with half inch precipitation expected Tuesday and again late Friday or Saturday. Beckley highs 70, BeH 7 a.m. 0ccse0, Oak Hill 74, lows around 46. River gauges show Greenbrier and Lake at normal, gauges 1.7 ft new.
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Nixon Plans Campaign Swing Into Alaska
Vice President Richard M. Nixon schedules a homestretch tour sweeping through Alaska to complete campaign coverage of all 50 states. He labels Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio and New York as crucially competitive as he heads into the final, pivotal week of the race.
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Las Vegas Bookies Favor JFK in Six States
Las Vegas bookmakers favored John F Kennedy to win five of six large industrial states in the November election. He was a 3-1 favorite in New York and held 8-5 odds in California Pennsylvania Michigan and Kennedy led overall. Nixon held 7-5 in Illinois and was 7-5 after the nominating conventions.
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Nixon Campaign Schedule Reaches Alaska And New Jersey Rallies
Nixon ends a 2400 mile flight to Anchorage for a Sunday rally then heads to Detroit for a final rally, with 3100 miles planned to next Monday. He has campaigned in 47 states and will stop in South Carolina and Wyoming to total 49 before Alaska, taping 15 minute TV appearances, and then wind up in New Jersey with Henry Cabot Lodge at rallies in Ridgewood and Newark.
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Strike Threat Hits New York Dailies Over 3 Dollar Increase
New York Newspaper Guild warns of a midnight strike if the six of seven major dailies do not raise pay by 3 per week. Mediation continues as papers, led by The New York Times, offer varied terms and seek a 10 percent wage hike in a one year contract with broader benefits. The guild represents about 6,000 workers across editorial, business, and maintenance roles.
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Boy Pulls 2-Year-Old Brother Out Of Well
SMITHTON Pa AP A 13 year old boy Kenzie Ritenour rescued his 2 year old brother Walter from a 20 foot well after the child fell in while playing The well was only 20 inches in diameter preventing a man from climbing down Walter suffered severe shock and head bruises and was taken to a Mount Pleasant hospital Kenzie described the rescue as heroic and his father praised his courage The brothers are from Elwood Indiana visiting relatives near Smithton Pennsylvania about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh
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Inaction by Nixon on King's Arrest Cited
Gloster B. Current of the NAACP warned that Vice President Nixon could lose many Black votes by not commenting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr being jailed in Georgia. He called the four month sentence in a Georgia work camp a display of injustice and urged federal action to improve civil rights.
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Marines sail from Guantanamo hinting at Cuba aid clash
A force of 1,450 U S Marines was due to sail from Guantanamo to day after a weekend visit that signaled to Fidel Castro that US help is near should he attack the major base in Cuba. New York heard a Sunday bomb scare in Times Square but no injuries or damage resulted. President Chiang Kai-shek's birthday is celebrated as he turns 74 by his reckoning. Eleanor Holm, famed 1930s swimmer, is in fair condition after a barbiturate overdose. Five youths injured in a Bangkok knife fight over James Dean and Elvis Presley fans. Billy Graham signals he will not endorse any presidential candidate, focusing on spiritual duties. Leslie Caron to return to the stage in London in On dine. King Mahendra of Nepal speaks in London.
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Poplar rally features crowd favorite who spoke little
At a recent political gathering a leading candidate drew cheers while a prominent speaker introduced him and then spoke briefly, delivering nothing of note before taking a seat.
Trick Or Treaters Abroad Tonight
Beckley children from 24 churches join thousands nationwide to collect for the U.N. Children's Fund. Youths in costumes visit areas assigned by their church to raise pennies and nickels for milk medicine and vaccines helping mothers and children in 107 countries. Students receive official stickers as they fundraise.
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Youths Quizzed In East Beckley Post Office Break-In
East Beckley police quiz young suspects after thieves break into the post office using a propane torch. They first robbed a Keystone service station and small change, then attempted to torch the safe, which withstood the attack and remained usable. Entry was gain ed by breaking a door glass on the north side. Vern Tucker, postmaster, discovered the crime this morning.
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Tape recording cited in Barron-Skeen governor race
Charleston AP reports a tape linked to the Barron Skeen feud was aired for reporters by Harold Neely, with Skeen alleging Barron offered $65,000 to drop out. A transcript labels voices as Voice 1 and Voice 2, with Neely asserting Voice 2 is Barron. The dialogue discusses a collaborative plot and money, amid ongoing Democratic primary tensions.
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Harold E. Neely
Alaes
Orel J. Skeen
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Sheen
Hulett C. Smith
Charleston Gazette
Survivors recount crash that killed 22 in fogbound takeoff
In Toledo a flaming twin engine airliner crashed after a 45 minute hold in heavy fog killing 22 of 48 aboard. Survivors spoke of sputtering engines and a high risk takeoff. The victims included the team manager and relatives of the co pilot. A memorial service was planned at San Luis Obispo Poly.
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Tithe Average $70 in Protestants Donations
A New York AP report says church members averaged about $70 per year in donations during the past year. The National Council of Churches totals cover 49 Protestant and Orthodox denominations across the country, reflecting overall church giving.
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Nixon brother admits Hughes loan in disputed deal
Donald Nixon acknowledged a $205000 loan from Hughes Tool Co. through attorney Frank Waters, denying he sought favors for government work. Drew Pearson tied the loan to possible conflicts. Pearson offered several disputed points about secrecy and gifts, while Nixon defended his actions and clarified loan terms and collateral.
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