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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1963

Page

3

Experts Put West Virginia Under Microscope

Four experts including Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson examined West Virginia during the Centennial's Forum of the Future at the Civic Center. Johnson urged government to be a faithful servant focused on liberty and progress while Davies outlined liabilities and urged leadership, road improvements, and incentives to attract industry. Seldes and Allen stressed education's role, with Seldes noting evolving culture and Allen urging support for education to strengthen the state's future.

Charleston UPT Lyndon B. Johnson West Virginia Mountain State Civic Center Johnson Paul L. Davies FMC Corp Johnson and Davies James E. Allen Jr Elkins Naval Air Basic Training Command Penscaola Fla Richard Harkness NBC News Order of the 35Th Star Davies FMC Seldes Allen

Natural Bridge Landmark Burns

A famous three story wooden hotel near Natural Bridge in Virginia burned to ruins. Firefighters from up to 50 miles fought the blaze. no injuries were reported as guests fled. The structure stood near the natural arch that drew US 11 traffic through Cedar Creek. The site once belonged to Thomas Jefferson.

Natural Bridge Upi Virginia Thomas Jefferson England King George II George Washington Cedar Creek Shenandoah Valley

Man 102 Weds For Sixth Time In Columbus

Charles A. Wilson, 102, Columbus resident, married Thursday to 82 year old Fannie E. Russell. It is Wilson’s sixth marriage after four prior widowers and one divorce. Born July 15, 1860 in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, he and Mrs. Russell have 33 children between them, with several offspring surviving. They note the belief that “married life” is just beginning.

Columbus Ohio Charles A. Wilson Fannie E. Russell Wilson Spartanburg D. C Floyd County Russell William O Walker

Boilermakers Seek Carbide Recognition

Union Carbide says the International Boilermakers union has filed with the National Labor Relations Board to represent hourly employees in Carbide's design and construction department. The filing marks the third petition in 10 months, with prior efforts by the Boilermakers and United Mine Workers District 50 withdrawn. A 1957 election saw 78 percent oppose union representation among Carbide construction workers.

South Charleston Union Carbide International Boermakers Union National Labor Relations Board William A Kathol Boilermakers Union United Mine Workers Union District 50 Katholi

Planetary Outlook Sees Love and Labor Align This Week

The forecast notes favorable planetary influences and good fellowship, with a smooth path for love and entertaining evenings. Children may tire late, suggesting outdoor activity to burn energy. The piece also cites a rise in the average men's size over 25 years and an expected 4 percent gain in gross national product to 578 billion for 1963, per private and Council of Economic Advisers projections.

Council of Economic Ad

Aries to Pisces daily horoscope 1963 Field Enterprises

The column lists sun sign guidance for each zodiac from Aries to Pisces with brief advice on risks effort teaching chance influence and practicality, noting favorable currents in timing and behavior. It ends with a houseware purchase tip and a reminder to grant reasonable requests without overextending oneself.

William A McCorkle named new Presbyterian moderator

The 62 year old Rev William A McCorkle Bristol Tennessee was elected moderator of the 103rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S (Southern) by a narrow 229 to 218 margin over Rev Frank H Caldwell. McCorkle an ex Navy chaplain decorated with four battle stars and Silver and Bronze Stars will lead the church through debates on race, women ordination and ecumenical ties as assembly sessions continue. He was born in Rock Hill South Carolina educated at The Citadel Union Theological Seminary and Princeton Seminary and has served as pastor in Knoxville Kingsport St Louis and Bristol Tennessee.

J. Richard Toren Huntington UPI Presbyterian Church U. S Southern William A. McCorkle Bristol Tenn Va General Assembly Frank H. Caldwell Louisville Theological Seminary McCorkle Assembly Grant McCorkle Edward D Grant Baton Rouge Maryland Texas Grant The Chuch Rock Hill S. C Citadel Union Theological Seminar Richmond Princeton Theological Seminary Knoxville Tenn Kingsport Navy Bougainville South Pacific Westminster Church St. Louis First Presbyterian Church

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