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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1956
Page
9
London stated Britain intends to settle the Suez Canal dispute peacefully and keep it separate from the Arab Israeli issue. The Foreign Office news chief said any injection of the Arab Israeli dispute would hinder settlement.
Raleigh County Court anticipates record receipts for the 1956-57 fiscal year totaling about 585000, with no overdrafts and a estimated surplus of 7000. Funds come from real estate, personal, public utilities properties and other revenues, while agency requests may reduce those funds. A special meeting to set the levy is being considered for Thursday.
Jilla Carter of Beckley was fined 100 dollars plus costs for possession of moonshine and paid most of it. She was released temporarily pending payment of the remaining 22 dollars this afternoon. State Police arrested her at 12:40 a.m. and booked her on possession and sale of moonshine and firearm with moonshine. warrants on two charges were not completed by Magistrate J. E. Mays.
Three year old Kirby Lee Shaffer of Wickham, diagnosed with leukemia in April, is described as “much worse” by his grandmother. He has not taken food or water since Tuesday and remains delirious. Grover C. Hedrick reports the Kirby Lee Shaffer Fund totaling $101, raised by the Fidelis Class of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott.
Two Beckleyans were jailed in Raleigh County Jail by city police on Wednesday. Louis H. Mabry faces a charge of reckless driving after a 10 40 pm booking. John E. Bailey was lodged at 7 13 pm on a driving while drunk charge.
Nehru announced New Delhi accepts Britain's invitation to attend the Suez Canal conference in London amid Egypt’s reported refusal to participate. British and American allies push for a peaceful settlement while Egypt’s position and broader Arab reaction loom large.
President Eisenhower expressed hope the Suez Canal crisis would be settled by peaceful means and favored conference table diplomacy ahead of the August 16 Western Big Three London talks. He discussed health, vice presidential prospects, party rebuilding, and a brief San Francisco area vacation after the convention.
President Eisenhower announced plans for another complete physical examination before the November 6 election. He said if results show fitness for a second term he will inform voters, and noted the Republican convention could steer the party's purposes and policies.
Charleston lawmakers considered creating a single department to manage West Virginia renewable resources. Walter Gumbel urged studies on water and forestry. a proposal to rename the State Water Commission to West Virginia Pollution Control Commission was discussed, while funds to triple reforestation were set aside.
Mrs Vir ginia Palmer Parsley 43 wife of Kenova lumberman was found dead at home with a self inflicted bullet wound Coroner Robert Barrett ruled accidental death. She was native of Georgetown Kentucky, daughter of the late L Palmer and Mrs. Parsley. Her husband Oron owned West Virginia Hardwoods Inc with offices in Kenova.
U Williams age 113, the oldest surviving Civil War veteran, lies seriously ill at home in Franklin Texas. His daughter Mrs Bowles of Houston says a Normangee doctor treats him there and he cannot be moved to a hospital despite family concern.
National Chairman Leonard Wall announced the convention will open its first official session at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST on August 20. The afternoon session starts at 4 p.m. EST, with daily meetings thereafter scheduled from 3:33 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST.
Joseph E. Moody told more than 100 coal officials at Pineville that the industry must boost exports to Europe and other markets. He forecast U S coal shipping growth, noted the new American Coal Shipping Inc. and urged bold actions to hold prices and maintain supply for global energy demand. Moody, secretary treasurer of the shipping group, warned of fierce competition and the need for unloading facilities in Europe.
Jerry Ratliff a 21 year old from Skelton was admitted to Beckley VA Hospital at 9 25 am for a gunshot wound to his left thigh. Police will investigate whether the wound was self inflicted. He underwent surgery and was under observation at noon.
Nicholas Driver of Nicholas County was remanded to Raleigh County Jail in lieu of a 50 fine plus costs after arraignment before Magistrate J P Meadows on a reckless driving charge. Wells was arrested Monday by Beckley Police.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Robert H. Mollohan told Calhoun County Centennial attendees that West Virginia has contributed to the nation’s past and must keep the flame of Liberty alive. He urged self government and placed emphasis on West Virginia’s role in shaping the state’s tradition. Mollohan crowned the centennial queen and outlined upcoming campaign stops in Oak Hill Charleston and Kanawha County.
Rep John McCormack selects 15 members to draft the Democratic National Convention platform. From the South Gov James P Coleman of Mississippi and Sen Sam Ervin of North Carolina join, alongside Rep William L Dawson and Rep Emanuel Celler supporting civil rights. Other members include Rep Jennings Randall of Tennessee and Rep Brooms Hays of Arkansas. The group will craft planks to present to McCormack's platform committee and the convention.
David Eugene Waycaster of Clear Creek is detained in Raleigh County Jail on a charge of desertion from the U S Marine Corps.
West Virginia Democrats dispute the likely voting split at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harriman backers claim 6 to 10 votes while Stevenson supporters push for Harriman's defeat. U.S. Sen. Mat Neely may chair the delegation, with others named from Wheeling, Fairmont, Whitesville, and Huntington.
Beckley sky chart notes sunset at 7 26 p m and moonrise 35 a m on Thursday First Quarter on August 2 alerts Altair visible in southeast at 9 19 p m Av erus in west at 9 40 p m Mars rises 1 47 p m Saturn in southw est at 9 49 p m and Venus rises 2 46 a m prominent stars Altair and Averus named
A massive explosion in Cali Colombia leveled a central district, with seven dynamite laden trucks blowing up and killing hundreds. Officials warn the death count may rise to around 1,000 as rescue teams find more victims. United States firm employees feared among the injured. relief pours in from Bogota and international aid groups.
Washington announces Dr. Leroy F. Burney takes the oath to become the eighth surgeon general of the Public Health Service, marking a new era for federal health leadership.
Flames in a Belgian coal mine trapped about 270 miners 2 485 feet below after a cable failure cut lifts. Seven escaped to surface. 25 earlier got out. Rescue efforts stalled by flames and fumes. authorities warned of a potential disaster.
Forecast details show partly cloudy conditions with a chance of thunderstorms by night. Temperatures trend around normal with brief warm spells, and showers possible Friday, Sunday or Monday, plus varied rainfall estimates across northern and southern areas.
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