Smith Reveals Financing Plan for West Virginia Turnpike
Gov. Hulel C. Smith announced a financing plan for the West Virginia Turnpike involving up to 1 million in state funds and federal highway trust support. He said bonds could be repaid in six to eight years if both sides agree in court and noted federal shares and debt structure for turnpike conversion.
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Charleston
UPI
Lowell
Bridwell
Hulel C. Smith
West Virginia Turnpike
Bel
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Smith
Incet
Notiliation Fight LBJ Faces Fortas Approval Challenge
UPI reports opponents of President Johnson worry he may outflank Senate to confirm his Supreme Court picks. The conflict centers on Abe Fortas for Warren's seat and Hamer Thornberry for Fortas, with conservatives fearing a liberal shift. Some critics doubt necessity of Senate consent, while others warn of cronyism and long term legal implications.
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Wassington
UPI
Abe Fortus
Ral Warren
Texas
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Fortas
Fortas Og
Warren Court
Johmson
Asat Fortra
Araneh Willie
Warren
Wil Portas
Nabasan Dongn
Nixon to woo moderates with quiet campaign in San Francisco
In San Francisco Nixon argued there are more squares than swing voters, targeting the middle ground as he toured Bay Area crowds. He contrasted orderly pro Nixon displays with antiwar protests, drawing about 300000 supporters and planning further stops in Houston and German Park. He spoke to 15000 at Santa Clara University on a theme of placid civic debate.
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GOP
Richeard
Nixon
Mara Tan
PTA Amares
America
San Francisco Bay Aves
Tibor H. Humphercy
Chinatown
Bay City
Humphrey
Texas
Wational Aeronautics and Space Admiration
Houston
Miller
German Park
Santa Clara University
Czech Central Committee Is Summoned By Dubcek
Prague reports Dubcek and fellow leaders urged the nation not to return to Stalinist methods as Czechoslovakia moves through a tense normalization. Presidents, presidium members, and skeptical crowds gathered while officials warned of counterrevolutionaries and stricter censorship amid Soviet occupation tensions.
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UPI
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AML
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Kremlin
Central Committee
Nationwal Assembly
Josef Smikovsky
Presidium
Gustave Drusak
Onli
Densnlen
Zemedelska Noviny
Saigon blast kills many feared Viet Cong attack linked
A watcher charged TNT exploded in Saigon's Cholon district, killing at least eight and possibly rising to thirteen. The blast damaged two buildings and a major area, with many victims reported among Chinese residents. U.S. troops battled Viet Cong forces nearby, helicopters were shot at, and authorities cleared rubble as the city faced renewed fears of a major assault.
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Hai
Mlitary
Chalon
Ateast
Hideouly
Seigom
Fridecheta
UPI
David Lamb
Mekong Delta
National Police
Tran van Hai
Tran Vai Minh
Viet Cong
Minh
Ihera
Weather Summary for Beckley and Vicinity
Mostly sunny and pleasant this afternoon with a high near 20 remain. Tonight clears with a low around 47, followed by partly sunny conditions Saturday and little change in temperatures. Probability of precipitation 10 percent this afternoon and tonight.
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Beckley
Hinton
Needles
Calif
Evanston
Wye
Reaction to special session unsettled delegates from Raleigh County
Delegates from Raleigh County express displeasure and surprise at Governor call for a 14 item special session. They question pay and payee rights tied to Turnpike and interstate highway funding. Officials note compensation concerns and the urgency of West Virginia legislation amid a looming January convening.
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KRECK
Register
Hom
Raleigh
Virginia
Raleigh County
Robert B.J
Lewis McManus
Sayre
Tnot
Payne
McManus
West Virginia
Mingo probe urges new election laws Bailey says
Bailey cites a state inquiry into Mingo County voting irregularities and dead voters. The report lists 10 recommendations to tighten elections, including voter rolls cleanup, absentee rules, stricter registrar exams, and prohibitions on election day activity. Bailey notes human factors limit fixes and urges reforms to deter fraud while acknowledging no system is foolproof.
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Robert
Mingo County
Bailey
Kentucky
al- Bailey
Mingo
Hailey
Sion
Oupiiigavit
Hmppen
Iot
Ise
Plasticaid
West Virginia
Smith Sees Smooth Financing for New Welfare Program
Gov. Maleth C. Smith told reporters on Thursday he foresees no problems financing a $900,000 welfare program to be presented to a special legislative session next week. Funds may come from a $7.7 million general revenue surplus, with the WIN program replacing Aid to Dependent Children to provide job training for welfare recipients. Smith warned the upcoming session will shape legislation and reflected on party impacts of the Pelberg conspiracy trial.
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Charleston
Surip
Maleth C. Smith
Smith
Hiis
Hissatisfaction
Publo Institutons
Clarence Johanson
Pelberg
Rial
W. W. Barron
Democratic Party
General Revenue Fund
Board of Public Works
Eeswee
Eiber
Robin
Sarger
Tiree Compensation Fund
Division of Correction
Humphrey Launches Hard Hit On Nixon In Campaign Nerves
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey blasted Richard Nixon as a cold war warrior in a sharp attack over Vietnam policy. Speaking after arriving in Minneapolis, Humphrey declared he has a strong chance to win and urged an end to the war while outlining a revised campaign schedule including Philadelphia Denver and Los Angeles.
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Waverly
Ming
UPI
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Richard M. Nixon
Vietnam
Humphrey
Nixon
Minneapolis
Nixort
Hummphrey
Yam Washington
National Security Council
Thomas B. Dewey
Tost Dewey
Walt Smith
Dewey
Chicago
Philadelphia
Denver
Los Angeles
Houston
San Friricizes
Arabs Threaten To Send Troops To Assist Jordan
United Press International reports rising Arab government threats to rush urgent support to Jordan as Israel considers raids. Arab ministers meet to discuss retaliation and foreign ministers urge aid to Jordan and bombing responses to Tel Aviv. Reports of Arab commando raids and Syrian troop movements link conflicts across the Jordan River amid mounting casualties and troop arrivals.
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United Press International
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Cxico
Tel Aviv
Soid
Aad
Tel Aviv Bombing Kills Woman Injures Dozens
Tel Aviv police report a bombing at the central bus station killing a woman and injuring 49 others. Authorities say a group of suspects linked to a Wen duerrilla gang were rounded up as investigations continue.
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Pers
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James
Jordan Rivers
Cairo
Alleondition
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Hos
Abram
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