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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1965
Page
12
A Charleston dispatch notes skate boards becoming a national craze among kids and adults. Stores report strong sales of 1.98 to 2.98 models with 18 inch boards and longer wooden versions. some cities ban boards as dangerous while hospitals report few injuries but ongoing bruises from the new sport.
UPI report recalls Robert Mitchum’s defiant stance and independence amid barroom brawls yet his disdain for conformity. The actor, living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, insists he avoids trouble and social whirl, compares himself to a “freak’s freak,” and jokes about Greta Garbo. A separate creditors notice in Beckley, WV requests claims against GEORGE B. PANNELL estate be filed by August 16, 1965.
A Viet Cong radio broadcast cited by NCNA mocks President Johnson's Viet Nam policy as a rotten carrot and a broken stick. It quotes South Viet Nam Liberation Radio claiming U.S. moves fail and urging hard actions to force withdrawal, warning Johnson and supporters to rethink their stance.
Henry Cabot Lodge departs Honolulu for a presidential mission to the Far East to discuss U S power in Viet Nam with allied governments. He postponed leaving for Wellington and will visit New Zealand Australia the Philippines Taiwan South Korea and Japan.
Almanac notes mark April 19 1965 as the 109th day with Saturn the morning star and Mars Jupiter visible in the evening. It recalls Glenn Seaborg born 1912 and historic events from 1775 start of the American Revolution to MacArthur quote after Korea.
The State Road Commission of West Virginia invites sealed proposals for State Project 3239 in Raleigh County. Bids due 10:00 A M Tuesday May 4 1965. Work: 4.90 miles Mac Arthur Sophia Road asphaltic concrete wearing course. Proposal guaranty 2400 dollars.
Order of publication in Raleigh County circuit court requires Gwendolyn Gaye Mitchem to answer by May 20 1965. Defendant non-resident must respond to plaintiff Preston Randolph Mitchem’s complaint or risk judgment. Clerk Harolds Hanks notes entry dated April 16 1965.
William Scott V. Scott of Stanaford age 4 died at 2 45 p m Saturday Funeral services planned 2 30 p m Tuesday at Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church with Rev C W Jones and Rev Walter H Griswold officiating Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Body at Webb and Neal Funeral Home 471 Vance Drive until one hour before the service Active pallbearers listed Honorary pallbearers named Beckley Masonic Lodge No 95 AF and AM to conduct graveside rites Members of the lodge to meet at the lodge hall 1 p m Tuesday
In loving memory of husband and father Elmer Mackey who died April 19 1963. Family asks information leading to conviction of anyone stealing newspapers from roadside tubes or bundles. Contact Robert L Amick Beckley Newspapers at 253 3321. Also memorial ad by wife Thelma Mackey and sons and daughters with contact numbers for Sears Monument Co Beckley.
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