State Legislators Refuse To Probe Conspiracy Case Involving Ex-Gov
Funeral services for Dr. Robert DeWitt Peck reflect a Montgomery case tied to conspiracy charges against ex-Gov and an alleged state government issue. West Virginia legislators debated a formal vote and subpoena powers as public trust and investigation reach into the Peck family and other defendants. Dr. Peck, 43, died after a heart ailment. survivors include his wife Mary Bowles Peck and four daughters. He studied at University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore.
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Robert D. Peck
Robert DeWitt Peck
Peck
Charleston
UPI
Yand Strong
Sromerton
Sroherton
Montgomery
West Virginia
Derron
Montgomes
London
Brotherton
W.W. Barronsa
McCarthy
Saire
D-Kana
PBL
Larihaan
Bluarsky
SenCo
I' Tees
Torney
Lloyd Jackson
Dincoln
Ani
Alpinetas
Seeney Merturt
D-Webster
Virginia University
Huey Newton Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Oakland
Huey P Newton founder of the Black Panther Party was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal Oct. shooting of Oakland policeman John Frey. The jury also cleared him on an assault charge. Sentencing ranges from 2 to 15 years with a prior felony conviction noted. Demonstrations surrounded the courthouse as the verdict was read on the fourth day of deliberation.
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Oakland
Caliguian
Black Pather Party
Huey DP
Newton
John Frey
Herbert Hates
Monroe School Bond Vote Set Tuesday
Union voters in Monroe County go to the polls Tuesday to approve a special tax levy funding higher teacher salaries and a free textbook program. The levy would raise about $130,000 yearly for the school system, enabling a $4 monthly raise for 19 teachers and underwriting the textbook plan in stages. Officials say Monroe is among seven counties paying teachers below the state minimum.
World’s Latest Heart Transplant Recipient In Good Condition
The patient known as Smith, the world’s latest heart transplant recipient, was reported in good condition Sunday and even asked to get out of bed. Dr Christiaan Barnard’s team transplanted the heart of a pregnant woman into Smith on Saturday. The donor died from a brain hemorrhage. The bulletin said the team was more than satisfied with his progress. Nurses kept him in bed.
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Varryuns
Smith
Christaan Barnard
Rammard
Mianey
Moulton
UPS
Willam Kaiser
Tod Brown
Mathodist Hospital
Wallace VP Choice To Be Wallace VP Choice To Be a Montgumoy
Wallace prepares to announce his vice presidential pick for the American Independent party on the eve of his Washington trip. Rumors name former Georgia Gov. Marvin Griffin as stand-in, while Ohio ballot cases seek Wallace’s name on the general election ballot. Louise Day Hicks denies being considered as running mate.
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Washington
Wallace
Tusday
American Independent Party
Ucket
Georgia
Macvin Griffin
Griffin
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Mabama
Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
Acd
U.S. Circuit
Ohio
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Callet
Louise Daydicks
Boston
Manayor Sait
Property right of way payout for road project
The Road Commission and owner Mrs. Kate Lang Stone settled at 2038.50 dollars for her land along Harper Road with the committee accepting the amount to finish straightening the curve. The commission had deposited 475 dollars and awaits completion of the project.
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Harper Beckley
Kate Lang Stone
Pat Hi. Waeetor
Harper Road
Orleeing
Ale Rroad Commission
Te Src
Czechs and Chicago Police in Occupation Fallout
The report notes Johnsons at a Chicago church amid reactions to Soviet denunciations and demonstrations in the city. It cites claims by Rev George Davis defending police handling, quotes on media sensationalism, and a health official warning of water contamination threats tied to occupation troops.
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Uel
Johnson
Lynda Robb
Helio
Eaops
Christian Church
Minda Fronta
George Davis
Wean
Chisago
Dene
Davis
Chicago
Public Health Service
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Rude Ray
Ihe
Arty
Insanita
Cy Daley
Richard J. Daley
Isstlen
Sigantets
Leino
Algo Palate
Two Collection Suits Filed Against Calvert and Allen
Lewis Chevrolet Co. names James Calvert as defendant in a suit to collect 1562.28 for pods services car use and storage of a wrecked car from June to September 6. In Raleigh County Circuit Court J W Ward demands 3596.4 plus 50.67 interest against Charley R. Allen on a 600 promissory note dated August 2, 1965. The Word action is handled by attorney C Berkley TAS with Stansbury representing Word.
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Lewis Ghetrolet Co
James Calvert
Terkley
Raleigh County
J. W. Ward
Charley R. Allen
Beckley
Chevrolet
Calvert
Allen
C. Berkley
Lewis Chevrolet Co
J Stansbury
White Sulphur Speech Highlights Involved In State Problems
In a West Virginia appearance Jay Rockefeller stressed the need for grassroots work to address poverty and unemployment. He said involvement helps people stay in Virginia and make a difference, tying the issue to broader state concerns and East Asia focus. Police reported a body found in the Kanawha River near Charleston, unidentified, wearing blue trousers and a blue checkered shirt, in the river about three days.
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Virginia
Petting ‘Ople
Ione Wey
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West Virginia
Tan
West
Janco
Far East
Tiet T
Make
Charleston
Kanawha
Pu Lee
Mrs Mary Floim Aunera dies after heart ailment at Mullens
Mrs Mary Floim Aunera 64 of Corinne died at 7 am Sunday after suffering a heart ailment. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mullens Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. Final rites for Mrs Elizabeth Abn Martin of Elyria Ohio will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Glen White Community Church with Rev Vernon Taylor in charge. Burial in Canady Cemetery at Glen View. Body to be taken to church from Rose and Quesenberry one hour before services. Pallbearers named: Dennis Stoves Bill Har Rardall Trump Will O'Neil Bill Woods John Marlin Cecil Branch.
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Cleveland
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Amos
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Nina
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Stamaford
Bella Wool
Lynchburg
Dodd-layne Funeral Home
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S P.m
Mary J, Harvey
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Sycamore St
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Franklin County
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Atary Goodson Thompson
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Zell Likly
Marie Tonelli
Atrs
Jesse Richmond
Vorgie Goodman
Beckley
Mary Cochran
Homestead, Fin
Lukie Baber
North Vernon
Ind
Verna Smith
Covon Beach
Cael C. Harvey
Stamford
Robert Harvey
Elizabeth Martin
Elizabeth Abn Martin
Elyria
Ohio
Glen White
Vernon Taylor
Burint
Canady
Glen View
Martin
Dennis Stoves
Bill Har Rardall Trump
Will O'Neil
Bill Woods
John Marlin
Cecil Branch
Miss Black America 1908: Saundra Williams of Philadelphia
Saundra Williams, 19, of Philadelphia, was named Miss Black America of 1908 at a Atlantic City pageant. She impressed judges with an African dance interpretation and earned prizes including a week in Puerto Rico, a wardrobe, and a modeling contract. Theresa Claylor and Linda Johnson, both runners up, placed behind her.
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UPI
Saundra Williams
Philadelphia
Talette
Maryland State College
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Red. Carpellet
Theresa Claylor
Washington, DC
Linda Johnson
Puerto Rico
Ithe
Sprouse stance on Turnpike route to be debated
Sprouse answers a question on Turnpike and its inclusion in the interstate system citing a Greenbrier plan. Federal actions provide 81 million for Turnpike acquisition and upgrades to interstate standards as Raleigh County dynamics shift amid a special legislative session. Arch Moore Sr. has not stated a position.
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Sayre
Greenbrier
Roads and Transportation Committer
West Virginia
Legis
Charleyton
Beckley
Sprouge
Sprouse
Raleigh
Arch Moore Sr
Strikes Stir New Orleans Amid Convention Rush
New Orleans wrestled with worker strikes as the city hosted its largest convention, while three presidential hopefuls prepared to speak and Johnson administration policy loomed. The piece notes pay demands by garbage workers and threats of leave without pay, with ongoing labor tensions shadowing political events downtown.
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UFI
Victor Sehiro
Cty
Johnson Cowdrop
Neuro
Kaiser
Sale
Nelva Lou Hernandez
Michael DeBakey
Schira
Hubert Humphrey
Richard
Nixon
George Wallace
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Mrs Lovie Pishner Dies in West Virginia at 66
Mrs Lovie Pishner 66 of Nallen died Sunday at Beckley Hospital after long illness. She was born May 2, 1926 in Gilmore County daughter of the late William Stout and Alice Rule Stout. She was the wife of Alexander Pishner of Bradley. The body is at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Fast Rainelle.
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Nallen
Dua Beckley Hospital
Horn
Glimore County
Wiliam Ail Rule Stout
Alexander Pishner
Bradley
Wallace and Wallace
Fast Rainelle
Mrs Mand a Adams Funeral Arrangements Incomplete
Mrs Mand a Adams 61 of Baileysville dies after long illness at Way hospital. She was born Baileysville and lifelong resident, daughter of the late Henry and Renna Walker. Survived by husband Enoch and children James W Frankie Ora Lee and Ruby Lester plus Ella Shields Helen Crnnor Louise Lester and Anita Barnatl and Vids Walker. Body at Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville.
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Baileysville
Way Hospital
Henry
Renna Cook Walker
Free Wi Baptist Charen
I Baileysvile
Enoch
Theee Song
James W
Frankie
Mideast Fighting Records Casualties and UN Ceasefire Talks
The United Arab Republic accused Israel of premeditated aggression after an Egyptian report of an Israeli attack during a mine detonation. They cited shelling of Port Said and Suez areas as unprovoked. UNTSO officials proposed a ceasefire at 4:50 pm, yet artillery and machine gun fire persisted until about 5:30 pm.
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Israel
Port Tewtic
Suez
Timanta
United National Truce Supervisory Organization
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Martin
Ohio's First Heart Recipient Born In West Virginia
Cleveland clinic reports nine year old Howard Lawson of Akron Akron Ohio's first heart transplant patient in quite satisfactory condition after receiving heart from Barbara Smith of Blytheville Arkansas. Lawson born in Grafton West Virginia shows progress eating breakfast sitting up briefly and remaining comfortable and alert. Kidney recipients Hubert Clapper Miner VA and Charles Mundy Berkeley MI also in satisfactory and fair condition respectively.
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Urij—Weilett
Howard Lawson
Akwan
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic
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Barbara Smith
Blytheville
Arh
Grafton
W. Va
Hubert Clapper
Minerva
Circuit Court Postponement Prompts Jury Recruits In Raleigh
Circuit Court in Raleigh faced postponements as first cases deferred and judges urged swift juror summons. Judge Knupp said up to 10 additional jurors may be needed to proceed, with 205 selected panel members ready but often not qualified for specific actions. Akers Supply and Collins suit, dated trial conferences, and pre trial procedures shape notices for the term. Thomas Hoberts and J. P. Scherey represent defendants amid mixed attendance and readiness concerns.
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Raleigh Circuit Court
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Court
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Beckley
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Collins
Mwe
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Elmore's Trial Starts Amid Brisk Legal Action
Judith Ford, 18, a confident student from Bluefield, is at center stage as the Elmore trial opens in Charleston. Prosecutors accuse Bavlags of income tax evasion linked to a 1962 63 scandal. Ford, a reigning national gymnastics champion and a University of Southern Louisiana student, discusses youth voting and her future goals.
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UPI
Judith Anne Ford
Judi
Start Using Heads Muskie Urges America
Sen Edmund Muskie urged Americans at a Las Vegas reception to stop reacting with emotion to national problems and start using their heads. He warned emotional responses lead to violence and disruption and called for calm, planning to address a morning session of the American Federation of Government Employees before flying to Hot Springs Arkansas to continue his vice presidential campaign.
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Ney
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Edmund Muskie
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Vietnam
Erin
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Ark
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Texas
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Conference Appeal Ends at Hong Kong Rehabilitation Meet
The 4th Pacific Rehabilitation Conference concluded without a call for delegates from four countries to return home and use the new ideas gained. Dr. Grudmond Harlem, president of the International Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, urged delegates at Norway to apply what they learned.
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UPI
Grudmond Harlem
Norway
Internationall Society For the Rehabilitation of
War hero Marine given life sentence for killings in Vietnam
In Da Nang, a U.S. Marine war hero was sentenced to life labor for killing five Vietnamese civilians in two incidents in May. Corporal Denzil R. Allen, 20, of Lebanon Iowa, received a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay, and reduction to private. Six other Marines face later trials for the same killings as prosecutors described Allen leading a search for bodies after a firefight. The commander noted possible Navy Cross consideration for Allen.
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Hin Ranx
Michael McCarey
jAmityville
N.Y
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