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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1960
Page
1
Local viewers say the Kennedy Nixon debate failed to move many votes in the area. Democrats and Republicans offered mixed opinions on who, if anyone, gained, with some calling the event admirable and others unsure if it altered voter intent.
The speaker says debates did not sway voters and that the candidate a person started with remained the candidate at the end. The remark suggests no clear winner emerged and the public’s choice stayed steady throughout the exchange.
Statements from Republicans and Democrats show mixed reactions to the TV program on economy and public benefits. Key Mills Republican chairman says the debate was informative, while Truman Sayre notes voters’ shifts depending on interest in benefits and economy. Kennedy supporters see potential gains for his side, though opinion remains divided.
The first nationally televised clash between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy opened in Chicago. They debated farm, education, housing, healthcare for the elderly, and civil rights, with emphasis on leadership and budgets. Both hailed the event as good for the country and likely to boost turnout.
Washington AP reports a ten city poll found most voters were not swayed by the Nixon Kennedy televised debate. Of the 35 affected, 21 favored Kennedy and two switched from Nixon to Kennedy. no one switched from Kennedy to Nixon. One person switched but hid current allegiance.
A panel from Princeton's American Whig-Cliosophic Society unanimously ruled John F Kennedy argued better than Richard M Nixon in the televised candidates' meet. The three judges were Howard G Pontius of Schenectady New York president of the society Donald K Emmerson of Lagos Nigeria vice president and Jonathon S Day of Houston Texas chairman.
Governors at the Southern Governors Conference in Hot Springs Alabama and Tennessee leaders praised John F Kennedy for his aggressiveness on Monday night while Richard Nixon drew mixed reviews. Cecil Underwood said neither candidate produced a knockout blow and Nixon appeared too polite. Ernest Hollings and Price Daniel supported Kennedy as winning the first round noting Nixon looked older on TV. The group agreed the debates mark a new campaign pattern with potential impact on voters.
Charleston AP reports two new West Virginia Economic Development Agency publications unveiled at Beckley meetings. The Site Selection Security Study guides industry groups on turning topography into asset while the 125 page Planning Manual aids municipal officials and planning commissions in modernizing communities for economic educational and transportation needs.
Cloudy conditions with light sprinkles expected today in the extreme southwest, high around 70. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and lows near 50. Wednesday brings more rain with little temperature change. Beckley shows highs near 81 yesterday and 53 river readings, with Oak Hill readings unclear but around 53. Greenbrier River normal, milky. Lake normal and clear, gate 18 feet.
Governors of 11 Appalachian states will meet October 17 and 18 in Lexington Kentucky to discuss regional economic issues including declining coal production. Governor Bert T Combs of Kentucky announced the gathering as part of the Southern Governors Conference. States attending include Alabama Georgia Kentucky Maryland New York North Carolina South Carolina Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia.
Sherwood Glutz notes the Nixon Kennedy clash showed a long talker loses time shaping thoughts. He observes the debate’s omnipresence limited channel changes but warns longer talks reveal less substance than stated knowledge.
Mrs Emily Post dies in New York after years of ill health. UN HQ at Stanleyville surrounded by Congolese soldiers seeking overdue pay but no violence. New Zealand Prime Minister Walter Nash leaves for the UN General Assembly amid attacks on Dag Hammarskjold. Max Conrad plans a solo nonstop flight of over 10,000 miles from New York to Miami. Budapest authorities condemn and melt down a nude statue after a photo incident. Philadelphia hosts a protest over a Negro family moving into a working-class home. President Nasser invites Eisenhower to visit the United Arab Republic around January 20. Joanne Pace drowns in Cleveland during a washing machine accident. Henry W. Dunning of the Red Cross plans retirement after 14 years. Henrik Beer to succeed him in Geneva.
The White House announced that President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference on Wednesday as originally planned. No new date was provided, leaving expectations unsettled for national briefings and press questions.
At the United Nations Khrushchev proposed expanding the disarmament talks to 15 members with broader regional inclusion. Nasser urged Eisenhower and Khrushchev to meet, under UN auspices, to set guiding rules for a new push toward disarmament while Congo tensions and Hammarskjold’s role remain central.
Charleston AP Nixon is due in Charleston for a brief West Virginia appearance during his presidential campaign. He arrives at Kanawha Airport at 7 p.m. with his wife and staff, then travels to the Civic Center for an 8 to 8 30 p.m. TV address before departing. Gov. Underwood leads the local GOP delegation with Hallanan Harman Neely Moore and Louchery among others. Mayor Shanklin will welcome him at the center.
West Virginia plans a statewide petition drive by over 5,000 service stations to urge Congress to reduce the federal gasoline tax from four to three cents. State Chair Irvin Van Meter of the West Virginia Petroleum Association said motorists paid 90,119,000 dollars in gas and auto levies last year, with the gasoline tax accounting for 16.6 percent of state revenue. He urged expiring the temporary one cent tax and noted motor vehicle taxes total 47,191,000 dollars, nearly matching the gross sales tax. The petition drive runs October 19 as stations solicit signatures from customers.
Charleston AP reports that House of Delegates members will lack voting machines during the upcoming special session. The automatic tabulator was sent to Chicago for overhaul three weeks ago and will not return for several weeks, forcing the clerk to poll all 100 members on each roll call. Speaker Harry R Pauley quipped they will be caught with their mechanical pants down.
A four engine Austrian liner crashed near Moscow airport in fog and rain killing 30 of 37 aboard. Seven survivors were injured including US Embassy attaches Maj Edward Wooten and Maj Willis H Knipe. Among the dead were Miss M L Simone and Mr and Mrs Gamlin, with officials noting one engine fire on approach and a 400 yard gash in the field.
ALDERSON AP Two young women escaped today from the Federal Reformatory for Women. Warden Nina Kinsella identified the fugitives as Dorothy Jean Tourchette 22 of Moravian Falls North Carolina and Cora Marie Artus 26 of Covington Louisiana both given indefinite terms for intermediate transportation of an automobile. Tourchette 5-8 160 pounds could pass for a man Artus 5-4 240 pounds. Artus fled Sept 30 and was recaptured. Tourchette escaped July 6 but was located the same day on the grounds.
A bus swerved to avoid a cow and struck a crowded station wagon killing 14 members of a single family on the way to Durango for the ordination of two relatives as Roman Catholic priests. The tragedy occurred Monday night as the family traveled to the city for the ceremony.
One more Raleigh Countian joined Civil Defense service on Monday bringing the total volunteers to 27. A committee member said the best defense against disaster is preparedness and urged anyone interested to call CL 2 6765.
Logan County special grand jury probe into irregularities from last May's primary will convene after the general election. Circuit Judge C C Chambers, who won renomination after disputed votes, set the date for Nov 14 to deter violations and avoid hampering voters and party workers during the campaign. Both parties' members are implicated in the May 10 primary violations.
Eisenhower and Macmillan pledged full support for UN Secretary General Hammarskjold amid Khrushchev calls for his firing. They urged the 96 nation UN Assembly to pursue serious disarmament work and ease East West tensions. The leaders met with policy chiefs for about two and a half hours and planned further talks with Ethiopian and Cambodian representatives as well as Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker later in the day.
In Geneva AP report the United States offered the Soviet Union a 27 month moratorium on underground nuclear tests upon signing a major three nation test ban treaty. The proposal came from acting U S delegate Charles C Stelle to jumpstart resumed negotiations.
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