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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
1
Obituary notices recount deaths in Mead, Clarkstown, and surrounding towns. Details include Hazel Taylor and families, service arrangements, and burial in Greenfield Cemetery. The records note multiple survivors across several generations and forthcoming services at regional churches and cemeteries.
A memorial gathering is planned for a local resident with services at Oak THM and a later private family burial. The event honors the individual and acknowledges contributions from relatives and friends, with attendance announced by the family.
Fragmentary text mentions an arrest and a funeral chapel service at Boxesate Dwenauberes Funeral Chapel. Names and places are garbled, offering no clear event or dates to confirm. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise card.
Mrs Kay Vermeeren Waneval is scheduled for a service at St Peter and Vault Catholic Church. The notice mentions her as the wife of Uedak Ver meered and notes an appearance at Hy Mev Appalaetitan Nests, with unclear details about location and timing.
Reports differ on the motive and details after Teasley was stabbed behind Smokehouse and in a nearby area. Police say two men were involved. Teasley required seven stitches and was treated at a hospital before return to custody for observation.
The trial features testimony from Wilking, Lanner, and Beeker about alleged VVAW ties and secret meetings at the Guineuville home of defendants Mahoney and Scott Caml. Mahoney, a Vietnam veteran, is described as having led an invanntry unit in Viet Nam.
A garbled OCR script cites a satire on a presidential address with figures named Lewis Melia Stewart Mort Sid Davidott and Marray Koarptor. It mentions reporters and observers missing the scene and hints at political mockery surrounding a Watergate era style ceremony and commentary.
In a remote Andean region two climbers perished during a rescue attempt near the southern peak. Officials identified the victims as Merit Usaha and other associates from the Molwian group. Local authorities are investigating the incident and coordinating with international rescue teams.
Muted report details a daytime bombing near a Protestant area in Hartherny Ireland. Eyewitnesses describe a car bombing that caused collapse and injuries as police hunted suspects and roundups continued into nearby towns.
The Grand Jury investigates political corruption involving Vice President Agnew with subpoenas issued to law firms in Anne Arundel County. Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Peterzen met Beall in Baltimore as probes continue. The Justice Department may informally view records, while the U.S. District Court weighs legal status if brought to court.
Three inmates climbed down from a 120 foot water tower at a Washington State prison where they had perched since July 4. Authorities said they would discuss the prisoners demands for an Indian occupational counselor and changes to discriminatory policies.
The article reports on secret memos resisting turning over Watergate related tape recordings to Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox and the Senate Watergate committee. It notes Nixon emphasizing presidential confidential privilege and the need to keep executive documents secret. Government lawyers urge appellate review without interim compliance as the case heads toward the Supreme Court with Cox and Sam Ervin’s committee involved.
Omar N. Bradley, veteran World War II commander, had emergency surgery at UCLA Medical Center after blood clots in both lungs resisted drug treatment. An umbrella-like device was placed in the vena cava to stop clots, with Bradley described as seriously ill and in need of hopeful prognosis.
In Glasgow Kentucky over the weekend a prank involved oil of mustard placed on the seat of a station wagon used by federal spring inspectors. Tennessee Walking Horse breeders association officials condemn the act as a dangerous prank harming inspectors and horses.
West Virginia leads in honey bee colonies per cultivated acre and ranks fourth per square mile, according to USDA figures released by S. A. Michael of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. He announced the statistics at a Morgantown Eastern Agricultural Society meeting.
The report notes a rare U S vote with Middle East implications, warnings against sanctions, and Israeli Ambassador Yosef Tekoah calling the resolution one sided. Lebanon sought a Security Council meeting after Israeli jets over Beirut and a forced landing of a chartered plane. It mentions a mistaken belief that George Habash and three other guerrilla leaders were aboard.
The defendants Truslow Brumfield Davidson are found guilty and sentenced to three years each. Prosecutors indicate the federal probe will continue to determine if Robertson or others are involved. David son makes a defiant statement in court.
Three Raleigh County men jailed Wednesday face bond set at $20,000 each on charges of carrying dangerous weapons and a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Attorney Brown H. Payne says the amount is excessive and seeks a reduction. Magistrate Randall Meadows had set the bond with no hearing held yet, saying only that it was appropriate.
A hijacked plane landed at Lod airport after two hours detainment near Haifa. Israel sought PFLP leader Habash but he was not aboard. UN Security Council censured Israel. US opposed. Lod closed as emergency procedures ran. Recalling Sabena incident in 1972, Israeli officials pledged further action against terrorism.
Prices climbed to a record 5.34 a bushel before dipping to about 4.88. The 1974 crop target price is 2.05. If July to November prices fall below target, the government pays the gap based on farm allotment and yield. If prices stay above target, no payments. At Chicago Board of Trade, wheat fell after 12 up days amid rumors of Soviet resale and possible export curbs, denied by Butz.
President Nixon deplored partisan use of government institutions and pledged greater vigilance. He defended withholding Watergate conversation records from investigators to protect presidential candor and future advisory counsel, saying it would hinder candid talks between presidents and advisers.
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