Cuba Latin Support Sought Amid Cuba Pressure
Secretary of State Dean Rusk pressed Latin American backing for the U S Cuba campaign. He hosted a meeting with South American foreign ministers to prep for a Cuban conference in Washington as Fidel Castro announced Soviet help for a coastal fishing port. Rusk also urged NATO allies to limit trade ship use with the Soviet bloc and Cuba.
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Stewart Hensley
New York
UPI
Dean Rusk
United States
Cuba
Washington
Fidel Catro
Russia
Cuban
Rusk
NATO
Britain joins U S concern over Cuba threat
London reports Britain expressed concern over the growing Communist threat in Cuba. A Foreign Office spokesman said the United Kingdom shares the United States' preoccupation and that Britain and the US discussed Cuba, noting broader Caribbean interests. Diplomatic sources say the NATO defense alignment may address the issue soon.
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London
UPI
Britain
Cuba
Caribbean
Foreign Office
United States
United States Administration
United Kingdom
North Atlantic
Rusk and Gromyko Meet. Cuba and Berlin Not Discussed
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko spent three hours in talks but did not raise Cuba or Berlin. Officials said Gromyko would need to bring up Berlin, while Rusk hoped to avoid a U S Cuba deal and believed Cuba should not be negotiated between Moscow and Washington.
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Britain
Norway
Cuba
Rusk
Berlin
Andrei Gromyko
Gromyko
Kremlin
West Berlin
United States
Moscow
Washington
Wheeling Seeks Stronger Charter
Wheeling City Council votes to place a measure before voters on November 6 to adopt a strong mayor charter. Some members oppose it. critics say the draft is poorly written. Jaycees pressed for the November ballot to avoid petitions and a January election.
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Wheeling
UPI
Wheeling Jaycees
Ohio County Bar Association
West Virginia five day forecast with scattered showers
The report notes occasional rain in the extreme south this afternoon and cloudy conditions tonight east and south. Highs in the 60s, tonight lows 46 to 54. Thursday mostly north with scattered showers and highs in the 60s. Rain expected Sunday with totals of one quarter to one half inch. Beckley highs yesterday 56, Oak Hill 60. River conditions Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake normal and clear with 1.3 gates open.
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Beckley
Oak Hill
Hinton
Fishing Port Seen as Red Naval Base in Cuba
Washington notes a Soviet Cuba venture described as a fishing port that could serve as a naval base to extend communist reach. Fidel Castro announced the project, with location rumors near Banes and Guantánamo Bay, while U.S. officials warn of possible submarine support and enhanced eavesdropping capabilities.
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Red Naval Base
Charles W. Corddry
Washington
UPI
United States
Russia
Fidel
Castro
Cuba
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Coal City System
State health chemist labels water potentially dangerous after samples on Aug 20 Aug 21 and Sept 11. One sample unsatisfactory one questionable one safe. Two more tests pending. Officials note sediment but water may still be usable. Plant owner cites chlorination and new dual filters to fix color from iron deposits. State to inspect early next week and requires licensing and monthly bacteriological tests.
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State Health Department
Stoco Water and Development Co
Ames EL RéSencrance
State Department of Health
Register Newsroom
Resencrance
Dennis Leary
Health Department
Leary
Armed Services
Steco Water and Development Co
W. B. Hume
Raleigh County
Rosencrance
Steck Water and Development Co
State Hygienic Laboratory
State Department
Government tightens Cuban news access for outsiders
In Havana the government ordered foreign reporters to obtain permission to visit any area beyond Havana city limits. The Foreign Ministry canceled all existing press credentials and told correspondents to reapply for new press cards, offering no reason for the provisional move. Foreign journalists have not faced such limits before.
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Havana
UPI
Cuba
Foreign Ministry
Carol Burnett Divorced in Las Vegas Divorce
Comedienne Carol Burnett was granted a divorce from actor Don Saroyan in Las Vegas on grounds of extreme mental cruelty. The couple, who wed in 1955, had no children and separated about two years ago.
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Las Vegas
New
UPI
Comedienne Care
Burnett
Don Saroyan
Saroyan
Miss Burnett
Labout
Texans Boycott Yugoslav Ship
United Press International reports Houston longshoremen refused to work the Yugoslav freighter Drzic, tied to a Soviet Cuba trade shipment. The action aligns with West German charter ban on bloc ports to Cuba and follows NATO ally friction over Soviet Cuban trade. President Curran of the National Maritime Union urged halting trade with nations not aiding the U.S. campaign, targeting Norway for its earlier stance.
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United Press International
Free World
Cuba
Houston
Tex
Union
Drzic
U.S
United Arab Republic
Bonn
America
NATO
Joseph Curran
National
Maritime Union
Curran
Norway
Russia
Meredith Denied Holy Mississippi Enrollment Third Time
James Meredith attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi for a third time but was turned away outside the campus by Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson. Gov. Ross Barnett arrived and stood firm amid federal overtones as crowds gathered, reflecting the national clash over school desegregation and potential federal troop intervention.
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Andrew J. Reese JR
Oxford, Miss
UPI
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Paul Johnson
Ross Barnett
Air Force
Ole Miss
Oxford
Johnson
Meredith
Barnett
U.S. Justice Department
Washington
Tests May Resume Before Schirra Orbit Flight
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department may begin atmospheric nuclear tests near Johnston Island by late September or early October, scheduling three high altitude rocket tests and four or five atmospheric explosions. NASA and AEC aim to avoid conflicts with Schirra's space flight, which was moved to October 3 with possible further delays. If Schirra's launch slips past October 3, the AEC may proceed with one or two atmospheric shots beforehand.
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Washington
UPS
United States
Pacific
Walter McSchirra Jr
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
Johnston Island
Honolulu
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
AEC
Schirra
Troops May Go to Ole Miss
Washington reports administration leaders consider federal troops to enforce court orders in Mississippi if Gov Barnett continues defiance over James Meredith's admission. Officials say Army involvement would be a last resort, echoing fears of Little Rock. Kennedy keeps Kennedy informed as the crisis develops.
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Washington
UPI
Mississippi
U. S
Ross R. Barnett
Justice Department
University of Mississippi
James H. Meredith
Barnett
Little Rock
Ark
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Central High School
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Bad Winter For Flu Foreseen Shots Urged
The surgeon general warns a rough winter for Asian flu with high risk to those over 45 pregnant or with chronic diseases urging immediate flu shots. He notes healthy youths face milder illness but older and ill persons may suffer serious or fatal outcomes.
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Washington
UPI
U. S. Public Health Service
Luther L. Terry
Terry
Luther L.terry
U.S. Public Health Service
Floodwaters Kill Hundreds In Spain
Flooding from heavy rains swamped Barcelona Province causing widespread damage. Reports put dead at 242 with 395 missing and about 100 injured, while disruptions hampered rescue efforts. Francisco Franco sent officials to coordinate operations amid ruined roads and factories in Sabadell.
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Barcelona
Spain
UPI
Radio Barcelona
Cifra
Celona
Francisco Franco
Agustin Munoz Grandes
Notable quotes from political sports and health leaders
Quotes from Mississippi state senator E K Collins urging defiance in the James Meredith case. Sonny Liston discusses seeking public support to be a worthy champion after the Patterson victory. Yankees manager Ralph Houk reflects on clinching the pennant and confidence in his team. Surgeon General Luther L Terry warns of a rough winter for Asian flu and identifies high risk groups.
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Chicago
Sonny Liston
Floyd Patterson
Floyd
Road Toll Reaches 311 In West Virginia
A 12 year old boy from Clarksburg area Ricky Swiger died from injuries suffered in a May accident on West Virginia Route 7. Police said he ran into the path of a car. the driver was absolved of blame. The 1962 traffic death toll for the state reached 311, 60 more than last year.
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Clarksburg
UPI
Clarksburg Area
West Virginia
Ricky Swiger
Wilsonburg
W. Va
17 Injured Survivors Brought To Shore From Celerina
RAF helicopters airlift 17 survivors from the freighter Celerina after a Sunday ditching in the North Atlantic. Most victims endured burns from gasoline and water. two are described as very bad. Survivors include Pvt. Robert Hawkins and Sgt. Ralph Bates, with Bates begging for blankets as Cork Airport crews assist. The ship's 43 aboard included 14 in worse condition. more medical aid and food are needed.
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London
UPS
Royal Air Force
Robert Hawkins
Birmingham
Ala
Cork
Ireland
United Press International
Celerina
Frank Bazell
van Nuys
Calif
Ralph E. Bates
Bates
Nellie Bates
Wortland
Virginia St
Antwerp
UPI
Kennedy to Speak in Wheeling for Bailey and Democrats
President Kennedy arrives in Wheeling to headline a major address at Island Stadium on Thursday night in support of Rep. Cleveland M. Bailey and other WV Democratic candidates. The rally will cancel the local horse racing card to free parking for attendees.
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Wheeling
UPI
West Virginia
Kennedy
Cleveland M. Bailey
D-W. Va
Wheeling Island Stadium
Wheeling Downs
Westoe
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Los Angeles
Robert P. McDonough
Parkersburg
Ohio County
C. Lee Spillers
Harry Hamm
Wheeling News - Register
State
John Kelly
Tom Padden
Senate
Ralph Bean
Moorefield
Wheeling-Ohio County
Stock Averages at 11 A.M. Market Uptick Broad Gains
Dow Jones industrials sit at 588.39, up 0.17 percent. Rails lead at 117.46, up 0.28, utilities at 118.83 up 0.38, and the overall stocks index at 204.64 up 0.30. Volume reaches 560,000 shares by 11 a.m.
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Dow Jones
A.m
Bill To Cut Farm Surpluses Wins Passage
Washington Senate passes farm bill to reduce surpluses with price supports and land rental payments for voluntary reductions in 1963 wheat and feed grain acreage. Cash components for support, two price system after 1963, and low price sales for animal feed.
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Washington
UPS
Senate
White House
Kennedy
Slate Fall at Beckley Exhibit Mine Blocks Track
About 20 tons of rock slid into the Beckley Exhibition Mine around 8:30 a.m. today, covering the track and blocking the entrance about 300 feet inside. The fall followed workmen shooting at the site to widen rib walls. no injuries reported as the mine planned weekend openings.
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Beckley Exhibition
Denzil Warden
D. E. Warden
James Kessinger
City Recreation Commission
Coal Pipeline Fight Begins In New Jersey
The Associated Railroads of New Jersey urged lawmakers to block a proposed slurry coal pipeline from West Virginia to New Jersey. Jersey Central Lines warned the project would erase major coal traffic, cost hundreds of railroad and maritime jobs, and could force cancellation of passenger service.
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New Jersey
John N. Hall
Trenton
N. J
UPI
Associated Railroads of
West Virginia
Jersey Central Railroad
Senate
E. T. Moore
Jersey Central Lines
Jersey Central
Moore
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