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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1977

Page

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Mondale Apologizes For Ford Criticism On Public Comment

Vice President Mondale regrets criticizing Ford over public remarks about the Carter administration. He said former presidents should avoid immediate criticism of successors and acknowledged it was unwise. A companion note from Plains mentions Miss Lillian unhappy with a book about her.

Walter Mondale Gerald Ford Carter Mondale Ford Lillian Maxine Reese Beth Tartan Plains

Brazilian bishops warn against divorce bill passage

The National Conference of Brazilian Bishops warns congress against legalizing divorce in Brazil citing harm to families and moral law. Senator Nelson Carneiro has introduced a constitutional amendment legalizing divorce, the first to gain possible support in the nation’s history. Panama City reports US troops may exit the Canal Zone by 2000, easing negotiations. Panamanian official Romulo Escobar Betancourt says the US stance on other issues remains rigid. Kim Il Sung remarks in Yomiuri Shimbun praise Carter’s pledge to withdraw troops from South Korea.

National Conference of Brazilian Bishops Nelson Carneiro Brazil United States Canal Zone Panama Romulo Escobar Betancourt UPI Escobar Kim Il Sung Carter U.S South Korea Kim Yomiuri Shimbun

Carter marks 100 days in office and backs open governance

President Carter, marking his 100th day, says he enjoys the job and cites strong congressional cooperation and broad public support. He plans meetings with Spain’s government president and Beverly Hills High students while his wife Rosalynn undergoes noncancerous breast surgery at Bethesda.

Carter National Committee Finance Council Adolfo Suarez Gonzalez Government of Spain Beverly Hills Concord N.C White House

First Lady Rosalynn Carter Back After Benign Breast Surgery

Rosalynn Carter is back at the White House in good spirits after a 40 minute operation at Bethesda Naval Hospital to remove a non cancerous breast lump found during a routine checkup. She was awake within three hours and returned to the White House by 5 pm.

Rosalynn Bethesda Naval Hospital White House Carter Rosalynn Carter Mary Hoyt William Fouty Betty Ford Mrs.Hoyt Mrs. Hoyt

Fire Destroys Trailer, Damages Another in two Blazes

Fires Thursday damaged trailers at Eccles and Crab Orchard. A James Smith trailer at Eccles burned in a mid morning blaze, likely electrical, reigniting later in the day. Damage about 10000 dollars. A Nelson Hurt trailer at Crab Orchard suffered 3000 dollars in damage from a kitchen exhaust fire.

Eccles Crab Orchard James 4. Smith Trap Hill Smith Nelson Hurt Stone Villa Sophia Robert Porter Porter

Weather Summary for Greenbrier Region and Rivers

The 24 hour period ends at 10 am with a high of 62 and a low of 32. Record highs and lows are 83 in 1970 and 28 in 1976. Extended outlook calls for fair Sunday and Monday, showers Tuesday, highs in the 60s rising to near 80 by Tuesday, lows in the 30s to 50s. River conditions show Greenbrier normal and clear. Lake Bluestone normal and cloudy with 3.0 gates open. Hinton gauge at 2.7 feet.

Greenbrier Lake Bluestone Hinton

City potholes under repair in Beckley streets

City potholes in Beckley are being repaired with permanent fixes by the street department. Commissioner Robert Leeber said most streets will be done within two weeks if weather allows. Some streets remain untouched and traffic delays from work largely arise from utility repairs by electric, telephone, and water companies. The city is leveling and draining near Stratton Junior High School for urban renewal paving.

Beckley Robert Leeber Board ‘of Public Works Leeber Stratton Junior High School

School Vehicles To Be Auctioned At Cranberry Garage

A public auction at 9 a.m. Saturday will offer 57 used school vehicles including 20 buses suitable as campers or field offices, trucks, two farm tractors, and ambulances. Ronald B. Cantley will be auctioneer with cash terms. Refreshments to be sold by the Bradley Fire Department auxiliary.

Board of Education Cranberry Ronald B. Cantley Richard Mann Women’s Auxiliary Bradley Volunteer Fire Department

Club Patron Accused Of Rifling Purses

Glen Whiteman was arrested early Thursday after being seen rifling purses at a local club. Jerry McCoy, 2r., released on 177 bond after arrest by city police at Friar Tuck's Pub Raleigh Mall, charged with intoxication and four counts of petit larceny. Police said he went through purses while patrons danced.

Glen Whiteman Jerry McCoy Raleigh McCoy

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