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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
1
The column quotes a local attorney on writing wills, explaining self drafted documents may be valid if properly witnessed and dated. It reports legislators’ votes on cigarette tax increases, noting funds used for teacher salaries, plus a farm weather and pruning guidance from county agents and temperature records, ending with WV girls schools listed.
Melinda Joyce Ferrebee of Morgantown died Monday after pneumonia at age 4. She was the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation national poster girl in 1887, traveled to promote the cause in New York and Washington, and was the only West Virginian chosen for the role. Funeral services set for Thursday at Mater Dolorosa Church in Paden City with burial in Glen Haven Memory Gardens.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate James Sprouse outlines a five point program to reorganize state government. He calls for a citizen commission to streamline management, reduction of departments from about 100 to 20, three regional field representatives for the governor, an agency wide products manager across the state, county, and local ROE areas, and placing all employees under this plan.
Former Gov Cecil Underwood urged Salem College students to explain why youths depart the state. He cited census declines from 1960 and projected losses by 1970 and outlined plans including a West Virginia Youth Advisory Council and a program to promote opportunities within the state for graduates and students.
Reports say Navy AG Intruder jets hit a supply shipment center and crossing points near Thanh Hoa about 205 miles above the DMZ and struck radar sites near Vinh. South Vietnam’s mobilization progress may allow a gradual U S withdrawal by year’s end, though officials warn emptying forces would threaten the free world.
Charleston officials announce a pilot project by the Natural Resources Department to inventory Elk River basin water resources this summer. Planning Research Corp will collect uses for water and land, with data to be computerized for future basin planning across West Virginia.
Charleston attorney Clea Jones said he plans two or three legal moves to appeal the Saturday conviction of Judy Trent of Baisden Mingo County fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in jail for illegally challenging a registration to vote Justice of the Peace Arden Mounts had jurisdiction issues and Trent faces another similar charge after another hearing next Saturday The cases arose from voter registration challenges by community action groups to purge Mingo County rolls
West Virginia University's Coal Research Bureau reports a new coal use creating mineral wool from molten slag. The white to gray fibrous wool could insulate walls and ceilings, with byproducts turned into bricks and other products. Researchers say locating a plant near a coal power facility could boost economics.
Hopkins told Haleigh County Court members sought permission to inspect the building before Welfare Department could relocate last Friday. He claimed the court budget for 1968-69 faced delay due to insufficient funds for welfare. Burdiss said budget was submitted but not approved, noting the same amount as 1967-68. He added commissioners explored options including the Hopkins building and others in case the Supreme Court mandated new quarters.
The State Department of Natural Resources will conduct a one day training session Wednesday for 20 conservation officers patrolling waterways this summer. Resources Director TR Samsell said the officers will be trained in boat handling and safety. They will operate 3 new craft for intensified patrolling of water activities. Most emphasis will be on weekend pleasure boating with some rivers and larger lakes patrolled daily. The training will be conducted on Cheat Lake.
A 16-year-old Ballimore youth surrendered to Martinsburg police after a knife fight left 36-year-old M Johnston of Brooklyn, Maryland dead and two others critically wounded near Glenn Burnie in Anne Arundel County. Johnston’s brother Kenneth, 25, a sailor at Arlington, and 41-year-old George Nixon of Maryland were hospitalized.
About 13,500 U S reservists, likely from the Army, may be recalled within three days to bolster Vietnam forces. Replacements for Marines in Vietnam could shift some Leatherneck units from Camp Pendleton. Alternatively active Army units might be sent abroad with reserves replacing them in the U S. Standby forces in the United States would see up to 1,150,000 men recalled from the Army's select reserve, not destined for Vietnam.
In Dallas Texas two soldiers were killed in a one year accident on an expressway. Identified were Robert Taft Lynes 22 from St Albans West Virginia and Clarence M Slaughter 22 from Oxford Maryland. The men were stationed at Fort Hood Texas. A third soldier was injured when the vehicle struck a utility pole and bridge abutment.
Jozef Brestansky, 42, vice president of the Czech Supreme Court, was found hanged in woods near Babice after a Bratislava newspaper accused him of aiding a 1955 chemical plant workers sabotage conviction. Police say he acted alone following a Thursday disappearance after a call about the accusation. The reformist judge had been rehabilitating Stalin era victims.
Continental Can Co in Wheeling shut down after machinists local 898 walked out following a contract lapse. The 250 workers affected come after an eight week Glass House Bakers strike. Local talks failed on a three year wage increase, with separate Wheeling negotiations from national talks for Glass House Workers.
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with service plans and survivors. Mike Croft 59 of Christopher died after a short illness. Elmer O Beasley 87 of Orrtanna formerly of Beckley died after a short illness. Oliver Arthur 83 of Shady Spring died after a long illness. Ila Mae Grayley 57 of Mabscott died after a short illness. Rosa Guvelis 77 of Cheat Oak sentenced to services at Rose and Quesenberry. Bessie Tnavie 77 of Mount Hope noted as recently ill. Junior Hibbs 54 Mullens died after an accident. James Tnery Slater 12 Piney Beckley died in hospital. Nora Jones 98 formerly of Dwain died in California after short illness. Burial and service details accompany each notice with local funeral homes and locations.
Mrs Hattie Hill Runera Vitoss 80 of Bluefield passed Sunday after a two week illness. Funeral Wednesday at Princeton Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor E J Flasho in charge. Burial Oakwood Mark Cemetery. She was a longtime Princeton resident and former resident of Princeton. Survivors include four travfers and many grandchildren. Arrangements by Seaver Marluayy of Princeton.
Leonard Boyce of Parsley Bottom once publicized for being trapped in a well nearly 24 hours last year was injured Monday when his car overturned on U S 52 at Maher Boyer. He had just been released from Appa Indian Regional Hospital in South Williamson Ky after examination. Boxee had been confined to a hospital after being rescued from the well last September.
A UPI report notes federal Judge John Field jailed Jackie D. Longfellow of Hurricane for taking part in a beer hijacking. He received two five year terms for stealing 1456 cases of beer from Nie ro to Brooksite Chio, with $5 1000 value found in a Wheeling garage. Vaughn arrives in Niamey to meet Peace Corps volunteers in Niger. Kaufman urges West Virginians to judge candidates on performance over promises and likens the race to Truth or Consequences.
The 20,000 student University of Madrid was shut by Spanish authorities after repeated clashes between police and students. The Education Ministry gave no clear duration for the closure.
Irate Charles Town residents faced a 444 hour water cutoff after a ruptured main many forgot it was April Fools Day. Radio WXYVA and SW2EM warned of no water and urged containers for meals and wash day. The prank slipped into a bigger hoax as Intrepid carrier dock rumor drew crowds.
State Senator William Tompos of Weirton sues Charleston’s Meart-O-Town Motor Courts of America for 100000 in Kanawha County alleging negligence. He claims a bottle left in his room contained a dangerous liquid mislabelled as mouthwash, causing permanent injury to mouth throat and esophagus.
Federal Judge John A. Field Jr. postponed until April 20 the motions by Clarence Kilmore’s defense in a December indictment on income tax evasion. Kilmore seeks dismissal on constitutional grounds and improper grand jury conduct. another person requests information about the indictment’s refiling.
Frederick M. Staunton of Charleston retired on Monday ending a 38 year newspaper career. He joined the Charleston Daily Atlas in 1980 in advertising and was named publisher five years later, serving in that role until retirement.
Funeral services for Mrs. Galy Die Carter 44 of Eecles will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Sam Fae fay and Rev. Thomas Snuffer in charge. Burial will be Sunset Memorial Park. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 5 pm today. She died Sunday from an apparent heart attack. Born Inman Va Nov 2 013 she was a daughter of the late Embert and Mary Mitchell Raya. She had lived in Reeles for 40 years and was a member of Zeeles Church of God. Survivors include her husband Elisha Carter at home a son Wallace of Newark Del two daughters Mrs Jorn Byrd of Miami Fla and Sharon Raye Carter at home two sisters Mrs Carrie Seabalt of Oska Va and Mrs Vera Seabalt of Jonesville Va a brother Garnet Boyd of Kingsport Tenn and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland papers applied with Ohio to merge into Brush-Moore Newspapers Inc of Canton. Weirton Newspapers Inc, Salisbury Times Inc, and Pentumary Publishing Co were listed as merging entities. The Brush-Moore operation completed the merger the next day into Brush-Moore Newspapers Inc, filed by United States Com of New York City.
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