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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
5
The National Safety Council warned a near miracle would be required to avoid a record national traffic toll in 1956. Through June, 18,120 deaths were recorded, a 10 percent rise from last year, with June alone at 3,400 the highest for that month.
A crowd of about 2000 on New York City’s Upper West Side threatened Diego Lugo after he confessed to raping a 33 year old woman and tossing her from a rooftop to her death. Police drew guns to keep order as Lugo, 24, was charged with homicide and held for arraignment. He had recently left Bellevue Hospital psychiatric watch.
The Navy announced the first production contract for Regulus I, a larger faster longer range missile. Chance Vought Aircraft of Dallas won a 12 million dollar deal to build the ship launched air breathing missile carried by four cruisers two submarines and four aircraft carriers.
Actress Victoria Shaw aged 21 and actor Roger Smith aged 23 wed after meeting in a Columbia Studio drama class. The couple were honeymooning in northern California while Smith’s family resides in Nogales, Arizona.
A reward of 500 dollars is offered by Logan County Court for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Wilson Dock Workman of Harts Creek last April 19. Workman, 63, was found shot in his kitchen about 6 am on April 20 by his estranged wife Flora Workman. An autopsy could not fix the death time, but authorities believe he died about 10 days before discovery. Police questioned several persons last spring but found no clues to the killer or motive.
Charleston audiences will be admitted to sessions of the West Virginia State Democratic Convention next week with a 500 seat balcony opening at Charleston High School Auditorium for the August 10 opening at 10 a.m. Delegates will sit on the main floor while the balcony is first come, first served. Chairman Huzett C. Smith said many people want to hear and see the convention, held in the state capital for the first time in years.
Catalog of cattle hog and sheep lots with price ranges. Slaughter steers 23.00-23.10 per cwt and 963-1167 lb mix. heifers 15.00. cows 15.00. calves mainly 23.00-25.00 for high grades with other ranges. Hogs 180-270 lb 16.75-18.25. sows 11.00-14.50. lambs 23.00 for 89 lb spring lambs.
Baltimore market brief notes prices for apples and potatoes with USIs and sack sizes, cobblers and Katahdins price ranges listed. Mentions 70 percent of goods sold retail in the United States and a Russia schooling fact about six days per week.
Dirk Hanson faces murder accusations as Captain Harridan reveals a overheard quarrel with Mrs Featherstone and a threatened will. Val Lash and Dirk debate Bruce Brice and await Jamaica Police guidance while Dirk faces possible arrest and vows to clear his name.
Mixed obituary notices list Bertha Hedrick George O Bennett and Jackie Lee Taylor. Details include ages 66 and 31, death dates in July, funeral times on August 1 at Mount Valley Baptist Church and Regular Baptist Church, burial at Odd Cemetery and Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with Keyser Funeral Home and Melton Mortuary overseeing arrangements. Pallbearers named. flowers by Mount Valley Church. memorial wording mourns loss and longing.
Help wanted notices seek experienced waitress apply in person at Town and Country cross from United Mine Workers Headquarters. reliable housekeeper needed Shady Springs. beautician with good pay and holidays. Young men under 21 for travel to 8 eastern states with free training, $85 weekly. np car furnished. apply Mr Stewart Beckley Hotel Friday 8am-1pm. Also youth under 24 assist manager for National Company $200 start, new car furnished travel expenses paid apply Mr Quesenberry President Hotel 10-12am 5-7pm. Waled mechanic sought Sketton Wrecking Co or phone 5521. Various sales and livestock ads nearby.
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