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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1977

Page

2

Privacy Commission eyes consent rule against data releases

Washington chairman David Linowes says the U S Privacy Commission will urge Congress to bar federal agencies banks credit card and insurance firms from releasing personal facts without consent. Damages of 1000 to 10000 would be paid to victims in violations, limited to facts provided by the individual and not agency gathered data.

U.S. Privacy Commission Congress David Linowes Commission

Brazilian bishops warn congress on divorce bill

The National Conference of Brazilian Bishops warned lawmakers against passing a divorce legalization bill, calling it a blow to the Brazilian people and family morals. Senator Nelson Carneiro has long pushed liberalized divorce laws, with Thursday seeing a constitutional amendment proposal gaining traction.

National Conference of Brazilian Bishops Nelson Carneiro Brazil

Carter Marks 100 Days In Office With Positive Outlook

President Carter, marking his 100th day, says he enjoys the job amid surprises and broad support from the American people. He notes congressional cooperation and will meet Spain's Adolfo Suarez Gonzalez and Beverly Hills High School students, then address Democrats before Rosalynn's non cancerous breast lump surgery.

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

First Lady Rosalynn Carter Back After Benign Breast Surgery

First Lady Rosalynn Carter is back at the White House in great spirits a day after surgery to remove a non cancerous breast lump at Bethesda Naval Hospital. She was up within three hours and returned to the White House by 5 p.m. after a local anesthesia procedure.

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

Fires at Eccles and Crab Orchard Destroy Trailers

Two mobile homes suffered fire damage on Thursday with one trailer at Eccles gutted and another at Crab Orchard damaged. James A. Smith's trailer at Eccles was likely electrical in origin, with a second blaze in the same trailer later. Damage about $10,000. The Hurt trailer at Crab Orchard sustained about $3,000 in damage from a kitchen fire and smoke. Donors asked to contact 252 1739 or 252 8090 for clothing.

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

Weather Details and Extended Outlook for the Week

The report records 24 hour conditions ending 10 am with a high of 62 and a low of 32, plus a 7:30 am temp of 33 and 10 am temp of 4. Extended outlook calls for fair Sunday and Monday with showers possible Tuesday and high temperatures in the 60s rising near 80 by Tuesday. River notes include Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake Bluestone normal but cloudy with 3.0 gates open, and a new Hinton gauge at 2.7 feet.

Greenbrier Lake Bluestone Hinton

Beckley Newspapers Ad Colophon Note

Publication house information lists Beckley Newspapers Inc and Clay Communications Inc in West Virginia with address details. The snippet reads as a page footer or imprint line noting corporate affiliation and location. The fragment provides no event, date, or action.

Beckley Newspapers Inc Prince St Beckley W.va Clay Communications Inc Charleston Ramaayy

City Potholes Under Repair

Beckley streets are slated for repair within two weeks weather permitting says Robert Leeber commissioner of the Board of Public Works. He notes permanent pothole repairs by the street department progress while a few streets remain untouched. He adds the city is not responsible for all traffic delays from street excavation as utilities repair lines. The area around Stratton Junior High School is being leveled and straightened to improve drainage and paving in the urban renewal area.

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

School Vehicles To Be Auctioned In Cranberry

A public auction of 57 used school vehicles will be held at 9 a m Saturday at the school bus garage in Cranberry. Ronald B Cantley assistant superintendent will serve as auctioneer. Cash is the terms of sale. Vehicles include 20 school buses trucks two farm tractors and ambulances. The Bradley Volunteer Fire Department Womens Auxiliary will sell refreshments.

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 allegedly rifling purses of patrons at a local club. Jerry McCoy, 21, released on 177 dollar bond after arrest by city police at Friar Tucks Pub Raleigh Mall. He faced intoxication and four counts of petit larceny. A woman reported seeing him going through her purse when the lights came up.

Glen Whiteman Jerry McCoy Raleigh McCoy

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