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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1955
Page
1
The sermon argues God loves all nations not just Americans. Jesus welcomed Greek seekers and taught that true servants follow Him where He is. There are no racial or class distinctions in His kingdom and the new aristocracy is formed by service.
Mrs. Eliza Phipps aged 101, Raleigh County's oldest mother, died at 11 20 a m at her daughter's home on Reservoir Road. Survivors include four sons Enoch H Phipps George W Phipps Leroy W Phipps and L B Phipps with roots in Beckley and Richmond. Born in Fayette County she married Clarkson Phipps and later joined Beckley churches. Bedridden in recent years she remained alert at 99 and attended a wheelchair routine. Body sent to Rose Funeral Home.
The State opened the retrial of Joe Voicehovich, facing a murder charge for the October shooting that killed Andrew Garcia Miramontez in Beckley near Hedrick Street. Prosecutor Sparacino outlined the events, noting alternate statements by Joe and testimony from Nina Miramontez and Jean Cochran. Defense lawyer Hutchinson argued the elder Voicehovich, now dead, bore responsibility, contending the fatal shot was the first.
Bowles, president of the National Association for the Advancement of White People, was fined 300 dollars on two counts of violating Delaware school attendance laws in a case tied to opposing integration. Judge Magee warned of six months in jail per count if fines go unpaid. Bowles plans an appeal as the crowded courtroom watched.
Charleston reports that about 725 Greyhound bus drivers across 10 states planned a midnight strike if no last minute deal emerged. The AFL Motor Coach Employes union said action would start as scheduled unless company union talks occur this week.
Foreign aid chief Harold E. Stassen announced he will reject all bids for a Pakistan grain storage project and call for new bids to protect the administration’s record against scandal. He framed the move as safeguarding the no breath of scandal record.
Sir Anthony Eden was sworn in today as Britain's 42nd prime minister, the youngest in three decades. He kissed Queen Elizabeth II’s hand and accepted the seal of office, becoming the first divorced man in history to hold the post.
President Eisenhower lauds Sir Anthony Eden as a world statesman and likely successor, noting his long friendship with Churchill. Eden accepts the post at Buckingham Palace amid a palace communique and plans a Cabinet reshuffle, with Macmillan tipped as foreign secretary.
In Independence Missouri former President Truman comments on Sir Winston Churchill's retirement saying we are all sorry to see him retire and that he plans to write a letter in the next few days. Truman also calls Churchill a great man for our age.
In New York former wife Beatrice Eden said she was delighted by Anthony Eden's promotion to prime minister. She noted the honor as well deserved and wished him success and happiness. The article also mentions a looming May 26 vote and Aneurin Bevan's sharp critique signaling Socialist dissatisfaction with the Conservatives.
Williamson state police and volunteers scoured mountains and pressed 40 miles into Kentucky last night for a missing plane. Witnesses described a low flying craft, with some reporting an explosion flash, but no distress signals were ever filed. Despite hours of searching from Logan to Pikeville and beyond, no aircraft was found, though authorities believed a plane remained somewhere in the area.
Senator Sparkman and Governor Williams said Adlai E. Stevenson is the likely Democratic presidential nominee in 1956. Sparkman, Stevenson's 1952 running mate, said Averell Harriman of New York will not seek the nomination against Stevenson, calling Stevenson the only candidate at present.
Four gunmen robbed the Chase Manhattan Bank Woodside branch in Queens of about $300,000, the largest cash haul in the city's history. They abducted chief clerk Henry Bardenhagen and bound employees before fleeing in his car, later abandoning it. A jewelry heist on nearby Manhattan followed, with diamonds valued at $75,000 to $100,000.
Robert Stanley Burton 54 of Huntington and formerly Beckley died at 4 a.m. in Beckley VA Hospital after a six month illness attributed to cancer. Born January 10, 1901 in Hazel Kentucky he managed Galperin's Music Co. in Beckley from 1949 to 1954 then led a Roanoke music store. He married Thelman Rose Regan in 1927 and served in World War I. Survived by wife, four sons in Charleston, one daughter, two sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Steele Funeral Home Huntington with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The State Road Commission plans surface treatment for 7.40 miles of State Route 3 Whitesville Beckley road. Bids in Charleston office due by 10 a.m. Tuesday April 19. Sealed proposals opened after deadline. Each bid must include a certified check of 2200 dollars.
Miss Helen Smithson education al assistant in charge of arts and crafts at the Women's Federal Prison Alderson will speak at the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association annual general membership meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in Room 10 Memorial Building The meeting will also present the association s annual report of activities
The Soviet Union said it will maintain two drift stations near the North Pole. The first, North Pole 4, was set up a year ago and the second, North Pole 3, was established three days later.
Miami Beach Florida Ford Motor Co is conducting research on an atom powered car. William M Schmidt Lincoln Mercury engineer says atomic energy is definitely the coming thing in the automobile industry but an atom car won’t be marketed in the foreseeable future.
Beckley Democratic candidate Elgin M Hall outlines his platform for the April 19 primary. He pledges full-time mayoral service, retaining city workers not active in the primary, and filling vacancies by qualifications. Hall, formerly county sanitarian nine years with the State Health Department, has not held office before and is a Concord College graduate with eight years of teaching and local business experience.
Weston and Pinecrest hospitals prepare May dedications to designate wards as soldiers homes for mentally ill and tubercular veterans. Dedication at Weston is May 20, with Pinecrest setup tentatively May 19. State will seek federal reimbursement. West Virginia adopts soldiers home act as 28th state. Jackson's Mill hosts the 10th annual State Service Officers Conference coordinated by Veterans Affairs, Red Cross and VA.
In Tokyo and across Japan and Korea, about 4000 U S Jewish servicemen are observing the eight day Passover. The National Jewish Welfare Board has shipped matzah bitter herbs kosher foods and wine for symbolic Seder meals. Jewish chaplains from Air Force Army Marine and Navy are leading services at centers in Tokyo Yokohama Kyoto Yokosuka Itazuke and Yokota bases and in Seoul Pusan and Ascom City.
Tornadoes and twisting winds devastated north Texas causing at least one death and many injuries. In Sherman a night watchman Lee Barnes was killed by flying debris as homes collapsed and power poles toppled. Tornadoes struck Buffalo Springs Post Oak Newport and nearby Wichita Falls areas. Damage runs into millions and winds damaged other towns.
The will of Col. Robert R. McCormick leaves the major portion of his publishing empire in trust for charity and education. The largest single bequest goes to his widow Maryland McCormick, who receives one million dollars in trust disbursed as 100000 per year.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports extremely heavy livestock losses feared after an arctic storm with 16 foot snowdrifts paralyzed Wyoming and Montana. Hundreds stranded. some cities isolated. trains resumed with difficulty. Agriculture chief William L Chapman warns 90 percent of cattle and sheep lack food. danger of sheep buried alive. Record snowfalls noted in Sheridan and Billings.
Showers and thunderstorms mainly east this afternoon and southeast tonight. Cooler tonight with lows 40s to mid 40s. Thursday expect considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions. Observed temperatures include highs around the mid 60s at Oak Hill and clear to practically clear skies in Normal and Bluestone areas.
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