Strike Spreads To Pennsylvania Miners Walk Out Across Regions
A Western Pennsylvania spread of a miners strike blocks U S Steel coal mines in Masontown and Waynesburg area. About 1 200 additional workers idled bringing total affected to around 4 800. The Ireland operation’s six discharged miners triggered the escalation as United Mine Workers officials refrain from direct talks until operations resume.
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Plan To Employ Civilians Won't Cut Now
Washington reports that 60,000 civilian hires will free armed forces from desk jobs but will not curb rising draft calls. McNamara announced next year’s hires to aid an 18 month shift, while Johnson favors expanding the draft to 35,000 monthly to build force strength beyond 3 million. Drafts have risen from 8,000 to 29,000 next month, with November still under consideration.
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Island Creek Walkout Ends in Mingo County Mines
Island Creek Coal Co operations in Mingo County returned to normal as 975 men at four mines resumed work. No 17 No 25 and No 27 miners went back Thursday night and No 24 crews returned Friday morning after a strike began at Ragland near Radcliffe to protest replacing a veteran union member with a salaried employee. The return followed a Thursday vote to resume work while grievances are discussed with United Mine Workers leaders and company officials.
Pettry Faces Hearing Today in Triple Murder Case
Lacy Pettry 64, recently released from Charleston Memorial Hospital after six weeks of treatment for personal safety related gunshot wounds, faces a preliminary hearing today on charges he killed three people in August. Police say the shootings followed a rejection by his lover Arbutus Brown, and involve her sister Lottie R. Cantley and brother Buster Brown. Arraignment timing and court details were not disclosed.
Deadly Chlorine Barge Located Near Baton Rouge
A five day search by over 300 responders from Wavy, Coast Guard, and Army ended with the recovery of a barge carrying 600 tons of chlorine on the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge. Officials said there is no danger to residents and the river was reopened. Cleanup continues after Hurricane Betsy.
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USSR On Spot Seeks Soviet Backing in India China War
The Kremlin plans to brief Thant on a peace mission to New Delhi and Mexico provide good offices. India seeks Soviet equipment rather than troops and fears China will intervene, giving Pakistan time for possible undeclared gains. Kremlin targets China with recent attacks on intrusive statements.
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Peace mission in India Pakistan amid Chinese ultimatum
Thant remained optimistic a cease fire could be read. Communist China delivered its ultimatum to the Indian charge d'affaires in Peking. The note warned India to dismantle border bases within three days or bear responsibility for grave consequences. Red Chinese troop concentrations were reported along the border from 2000 miles from Burma to Afghanistan. No New Delhi reaction. Johnson and advisers awaited New Delhi and London views before deciding next steps.
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Strike cripples U S Moonport at Cape Kennedy
Boeing Co missile mechanics strike reaches second day crippling construction at Cape Kennedy space center. Pickets halt hundreds of workers across the Apollo moon base project while ICBM testing continues under supervision and the Air Force expects no launch delays.
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Spencer Tracy Nominated For Oscars Five Times
Spencer Tracy, a three decade Hollywood figure, had five Oscar nominations with the last in 1962. His recent work includes The Old Man and the Sea The Last Hurrah Inherit the Wind and Judgment at Nuremberg. Tracys illness curtailed activity in recent years. In July 1963 he was hospitalized with a respiratory ailment while with Miss Hepburn preparing for a picnic. Tests showed lung congestion and doctors ordered rest in September. Born in Milwaukee he rose via Broadway The Last Mile. He married Louise Treadwell and they have two children John and Suzy.
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Fires threaten towns near Cloverdale and Middletown
Brush fires blackened 4000 acres northeast of Cloverdale and endangered Middletown a 1400 resident community. A separate blaze spurred fear in Clipper Gap in Placer County threatening the Sierra region.
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Papal Decree On Mixed Marriages At Ecumenical Council
Vatican City sources say Pope Paul VI will issue a decree on mixed marriages next week at the Ecumenical Council. The change allows oral promises by non Catholics to respect the Catholic faith and raise children Catholic, a shift some see as a setback for unity. Cardinal Ritter urged passage of the religious liberty declaration to atone for past persecutions by the church.
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Garbo Turns 60 Amid Quiet Fame and Mystery
Greta Garbo celebrates turning 60 with little public fanfare. A circle of close friends preserves her legendary mystique, noting her preference for privacy, dislike of small talk, and enduring glamour. Friends cite her East Side apartment, fashion influence, and rare public appearances since 1941.
High speed mint presses planned for 10 000 coins per minute
Barr described new high speed presses for the Philadelphia mint capable of producing 10 000 pennies a minute, far above the current 300 a minute. He cautioned possible teething problems and said a contingency plan uses conventional presses if needed. The $37 million facility will stamp three layer copper nickel copper and copper silver strips for dimes quarters and half dollars. During construction, coins will be produced at existing mints using sandwiched metals from private industry. The Philadelphia mint is the city’s fourth. the first opened near the upcoming site in 1792, the second completed in 1833, and the current mint began in 1898 and opened in 1901.
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Allied forces sweep Viet Nam outpost north of Saigon
In a joint operation 30 miles north of Saigon thousands of American, Australian, New Zealand, and South Vietnamese troops pressed to clear a Viet Cong stronghold. Sporadic sniper fire remained and casualties were light. The Viet Cong has attacked Saigon daily for two weeks, with 35 incidents recorded in that period. An American spokesman noted about 40 guerrillas assaulted a southwest outpost but withdrew after air flares illuminated the area. Government casualties were light.
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Immigration Bill Debate Opens as Senate Weighs Limits
Washington plans to begin Senate debate today on President Johnsons immigration reform bill. Administrations forces appear ready to accept the first hemispheric limit in history, 120000, with amendments unlikely before next week. Javits warns a lift could face stiff opposition. Meanwhile beautification measures to remove billboards and auto graveyards gain committee and Senate approval, and shipping restrictions on grain to communist nations are set for discussion. Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party fights to oust five Mississippi congressmen over alleged voting rights denial.
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Whittaker Case: Knife Evidence and Witness Testimony
Prosecutors displayed two steak knives and a butcher knife from the Whittaker home basement along with white Marine gloves and blood stained clothing worn by Mrs. Chambers. Testimony included Whittaker’s statement on dealing with a downed man and Mrs. Picklesimer describing neck scratches seen when Whittaker picked her up after the slaying.
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China Pressures India Over Himalayan Fortifications
The United States warns China against exploiting India's border crisis in the Himalayas and urges Beijing to avoid taking action. Secretary of State Dean Rusk notes Red China's potential to fish in troubled waters while India is preoccupied with Pakistan.
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Deaths and Funerals in Metuchen Eccles and Huntington
Cary Theodore Holliday 62 formerly of Ronceverte died Wednesday in a Metuchen hospital after 15 years residence there. Survivors include wife Reva four daughters two sons three sisters five brothers and a foster brother. Final rites for Augusta Ratliff 76 Eccles will be held Saturday at Becca Free Will Baptist Church Amherstdale with burial in Woodmier Cemetery Huntington. John Brooks Kaufman 87 retired Navy Captain died Wednesday in Coronado Hospital after long illness. he helped give Jack Benny his start as a comedian during World War I service with Benny at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
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South Plainfield
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Highland Park
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Mary Bennett
Mount Hope
Monnie Bowden
Caldwell
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John Dodd
Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home
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Eccles
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Amherstdale
Lloyd Ferguson
Woodmier
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Handley Dies Unexpectedly in Alabama Visit
Mrs Roxie Handley 56 Sprague died unexpectedly Wednesday while visiting relatives in Alabama born Aug 2 1909 Marion County Ala daughter of the late Albert and May Hill. Survived by husband Roy N Handley son Wayne Chicago Ill three stepsons Farris Chicago Rufus with U S Air Force North Dakota and Clifton Texas a sister Mrs Clara Wallace Sipsey Ala and five grandchildren Funeral services and burial will be in Jasper Ala.
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Fleshman Dies in Cleveland. Rites Soon in Whitesville
Darrell E Fleshman of Cleveland Ohio formerly of Glen Daniel death occurred in Cleveland on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Jean Fleshman one son at home and his parents Acie and Mrs Fleshman of Cleveland. The body will be returned to Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville for arrangements.
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House Expected To Nix Oyster House Expected To Nix Oyster
The House was expected to reject the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party challenge to unseat five congressmen over alleged voter suppression in November. Civil rights demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol as support from Rep. William F. Ryan grew, ending an eight month effort targeting Abernethy Whitten Williams Colmer and Walker.
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Sands Named Director of Development at Marshall
Marshall University announces Harry M. Sands 32 as director of development and alumni affairs succeeding John M. Sayre who left for Northern Illinois. Approval came from the alumni association and foundation boards with President Stewart H. Smith concurring. Sands, a 1958 Marshall graduate from Charleston, previously worked in insurance and sales in Orlando, Florida.
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Sailors Seek War Risk Bonuses for Asiatic Voyages
The Italian Seamen's Union asked for war risk bonuses for crews aboard ships sailing in the waters near Viet Nam, Pakistan and India.
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Duke Ellington in Grace Cathedral Speech to the Lord
Duke Ellington delivered a sacred concert in Grace Cathedral San Francisco weaving gospel blues and hymns with his orchestra piano singers and dancers. The 66 year old jazz master spoke of God and beginnings drawing standing ovations from a 2100 plus audience in the cathedral.
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Soviet orientalist Vasily Struve dies at 76 in Tass report
Moscow obituary notes Vasily Struve as outstanding orientalist and head of the Soviet historians of the ancient world. Tass cites his renowned works on ancient Egypt and Sumer, lasting influence in his field.
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Dallas woman dies after second kidney transplant success
Mary Ellen Crawford 22 died at Parkland Hospital from a second cardiac arrest seven months after she and another patient received new kidneys in a historic transplant. Her kidney had functioned until death. She was one of two women who received kidneys from a death by own action victim Feb. 18. The other woman, Sylvia Shartz 40, died Sept. 7 from a lung ailment.
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Funeral set for Steve Brown pioneer of bass plucking method
Detroit UPI reports funeral services are planned for Theodore Steve Brown a pioneering jazz musician who helped develop the plucking method for the string bass He died at his home on Wednesday Music historians credit him with starting the rhythmic bass approach by slapping the strings rather than bowing to drive the groove.
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Steve) Brown
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Defense Chief Refutes Fulbright on U S Action
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara rejected Sen. Fulbright's claim that U S intervention in the Dominican Republic aimed to block a communist victory. He said Fulbright spoke for himself, not the Foreign Relations Committee, and asserted a real danger to American lives and to foreign nationals prompted U S troops.
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Bank robbers back pain ends Texas heist in Houston
Joseph J. Keating, 58, of North Miami, Fla., walked into the Texas National Bank of Commerce in downtown Houston and handed a note demanding money. He got only $44 before a back crick stopped him, allowing officers to seize him as tellers alerted police. He was charged with robbery.
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Hays declines UN delegate role over independence stance
Rep Wayne L Hays a Democrat from Ohio rejects an invitation to serve as a UN delegate this fall saying he would not be a dummy to Ambassador Goldberg and has built a reputation for speaking his own mind. He wrote to House Foreign Affairs Chairman Thomas Morgan yesterday.
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