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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1957
Page
8
Jordan signals it will accept a US economic aid package worth ten million dollars tied to broader regional concerns. The move follows shifting alliances as Arab governments respond to the Eisenhower Doctrine and growing tensions with the Soviet bloc.
West Virginia representative Bailey leads push for a five year two billion dollar federal school building program. He will show rural Kentucky school photos to urge support, comparing them with modern structures funded by American aid abroad. The plan aims to win committee approval before a House floor battle.
A sharp aftershock of the March 22 quake rattled homes in San Francisco’s Mount Davidson area late last night. Chandeliers swayed and dishes rattled but no damage was reported. Seismologist John Denoyer noted the aftershock at 11:27 p.m. and said the station recorded about 300 aftershocks following the main event.
Senator McCarthy was reported improving at Bethesda Naval Hospital after acute hepatitis. A hospital spokesman said his condition remains serious but not critical and that he is responding to treatment.
Charleston reports that the Supreme Court was asked to hear a Wyoming County collision appeal. State Farm seeks to sue Joe DeWees and his son Glen for damages after London Mills had already sued, with Mills awarded $8000 for injuries and medical expenses. A second verdict awarded damages for loss of the car, but the state supreme court ordered a new trial on car loss. State Farm later sought collision damages. Wyoming County Circuit Court allowed the suit. Lawyers for the DeWeeses say the move aims to bypass a petition for reconsideration.
Congress may authorize the United States to cover about 40 percent or 6.533 million dollars of the Middle East peace-keeping force costs. Testimony from a May 2 Appropriations subcommittee hearing also notes the Suez Canal closure added eight million dollars in Navy fuel transport costs. State Department figures show evacuating 3,213 people cost about one million dollars, with some recovery expected.
Charles Tuna reports that Guyan Utilities Co. of Corinne Wyoming County was to appear before the Public Service Commission to answer complaints about water service. The PSC noted concerns of insufficient, interrupted supply with discolored water and offensive odor affecting Corinne area residents.
William Boyd Parsons of Route 1 Fayetteville was ordered to appear in Beckley Police Court this Thursday after Beckley Police arrested him at 11 p.m. Monday for a red light violation.
An autopsy in Mullens West Virginia found that 95 year old Haigler died from a fractured skull. The victim, known as Pistol Pete Haigler, was found in a training room adjoining Vaughn's Tavern on Moran Avenue. Dr. D Reiber of Beckley described the injury as fatal and investigators ordered continued detention of a suspect.
Augusta Georgia report notes U S would be delighted to receive Queen Elizabeth II at any time. A London Daily Sketch item said the Queen’s visit is postponed, which Eisenhower headquarters calls completely wrong and says the President has yet to invite her to visit the United States.
East and southeast Texas face record flood danger as rain swollen rivers surge toward the Gulf. Weather Bureau forecasts five more days of heavy rain and widespread evacuations. Red Cross declares its April disasters the worst in Texas operations. eight counties including Dallas and Tarrant are designated disaster areas by the Small Business Administration.
President Eisenhower said the United States delivered 570 million dollars in military goods to free world nations in the last half of 1956, bringing total aid to about 14.8 billion dollars since 1950. He called the mutual security program essential to U.S. security as most shipments went to Europe and the Far East, with aircraft leading the deliveries.
A first person narrative recounts a bedded illness and legal battles in Ka Nawha and Summers counties. The narrator recalls boyhood, a strained relationship with his father, and beginning boxing at Elkview High under Coach Harry Martin, aiming to prove himself as a fighter.
Official canvass of Raleigh County April 22 special levy election for the Civic Auditorium shows 15 123 total votes with 8 613 against and 6 510 for the levy. Passage needed 9 074 affirmative votes or 60 percent. levy fell short by 2 464 votes.
Diplomatic efforts intensify as Honduras accuses Nicaragua of aggression after 50 Nicaraguan soldiers allegedly entered the Honduran frontier province of Gracias a Dios. The dispute prompts regional concern and OAS involvement in Washington.
Four Ohio residents released from Raleigh County Jail were sent to two state facilities. Marilyn Foley of Dayton Jack Orland Chapman of Mansfield Maynard Huff and George E Black of Cincinnati were all moved after booking by U S Marshal Howard C Botts. Huff Black and Foley face fraud or draft charges while Chapman is charged with Selective Service Act violation.
A Philadelphia materials handling expo shows a packaged dinner for 25 as a future combat food concept. The Navy notes proposed menus include filet mignon chops and succulent fowl with table settings for 25, though observers point to chile and beans as a sample main course.
Gov. Underwood expects West Virginia to save between 900000 and 900000 annually as asphaltic concrete prices drop. Paul Anderson of Anderson's Inc. says his firm cut prices April 15 after rivals did, with a roughly one dollar per ton decrease shared by the market.
One man tells another on Fayette Street that he wants the paving fee to go down, saying they are getting something for their $2 driver’s licenses as the street scene unfolds.
Weather notes accompany the list with mostly clear skies tonight and a low of 38 to 46 degrees. Wednesday is expected to be fair and slightly cooler in the eastern portion of the Tri County area.
Becketty school officials plan a supplementary word list for the Tri County Bee after concerns the top two finishers might be decided by chance. Wyoming County and Raleigh County winners will be honored, with the 7 8 division and 5 6 division contestants receiving booklets to prepare for a possible National Spelling Bee trip. The Tri County Bee will be held at Beckley Vocational Building May 9 at 7 30 p m with the 7 8 division following the next night.
President Eisenhower plans to fly back to Washington today after a Georgia trip that White House doctors call very beneficial. Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder reported the chief executive gained two pounds in 13 days and the cough from January is virtually eliminated, though occasional coughing may continue for some time. James Hagerty said the return is imminent and health progress is ongoing.
Mrs. Patty Carter of Beckley is listed in critical condition at Beckley Hospital after injuries from a fall at her parents home on Johnstown Road early Monday. The Ballards, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ballard, reside at the location where the incident occurred.
Governor Underwood must name a successor to E P Phares on the Board of Probation and Parole after Phares resigned today. Phares of Elkins has served two mayoral terms there and joined the state board only last month. Underwood announced the resignation yesterday.
Public service notice urging residents to monitor blight and livability in their area. Encourages reporting conditions such as repaired streets and sidewalks, good lighting, safe parks, clean vacant lots, and enforced zoning laws. Invites joining local groups and sending inquiries to ACTION Box 500 Radio City Station New York.
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