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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

7

Europe Fears Export Of Sport Of Killing

Europe views America as increasingly violent amid Chicago and Texas mass killings. Editors in Times of London and Le Monde weigh causes and warn that U.S. gun violence could spread abroad. A Paris student voices fear about returning home as European observers note growing alarm.

Europe Dave Burgin Paris NEA United States Chicago Texas Times London le Monde Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald South U. S America Roscoe Tex Austin the Times Johnson Washington Lfor le Monde New York United Paris Park

Professor Wants Cross Removed From City Bluff

Eugene Oregon case centers on a 51 foot concrete cross atop a bluff. University of Oregon education professor Dr Raymond Lowe testifies the symbol puts the city in the business of religion. Plaintiffs allege the cross compromises state neutrality while defendants include the mayor city council and local firms. The suit seeks removal of the cross erected in 1964 without initial approval. The trial before Judge William Fort without jury continues through Friday.

Eugene, Ore UPI Raymond Lowe University of Oregon Lowe Citizens For Religious Liberty and Civil Authority Eugene Edwin Cone William Fort

Look Ma No Ironing Excitement Over Permanent Press Fabric

A reader asks if wash and wear is really solved by permanent press a chemical treatment marketed to resist wrinkles. Consumers and testing groups report that permanent press aims to keep creases and pleats from dryer outbursts. Read about August 21 in the newspaper.

Science Permanent Press

Births at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Dates August

The Wyoming General Hospital Mullens recorded numerous births in the past week. Couples named Halsey Hubbard Wolfe Blankenship Kinser Morgan Stuart Reed Lester Massie Bowes Stowers welcomed sons and daughters with weights from five to nine pounds and rest on August dates from 6 to 12. Notable names include Philip Brian, Karen Gail, Bobby Ray, Belinda, Tange Darlene, Humphrey Lee, Randall Stuart, Donald Wayne, Donna Gail, Karen Lynn, Barbara Ann.

Mullens RNL Wyoming General Hospital Martin I. Halsey Mulens Philip Brian Karen Gail Lonnie R. Hubbard Amigo Bobby Ray Harry G. Wolfe Rhodell Leonard Blankenship Lynce Belinda Tange Darlene Bobby Gene Kinser Wyoming Burley Lee Morgan Simon Humphrey Lee Melville Stuart Clay Soulsville Randall Stuart Tony Lee Denny Preston Reed Basin A. Ervin Lester Baileysvile Donald Wayne James L. Massie Maben Donna Gail Karen Lynn Ree Donald Bowes Hatcher Glen Ray Stowers Barbara Ann

Mclung-Humphrey Vows Exchanged at Parkway Baptist

Mount Hope wedding reports Frances June Humphrey and Deemas McClung wed at Parkway Baptist Church District Heights Md July 30. The double ring ceremony began at 1 pm with Rev Walter Gimmett officiating. Bride and groom, Mount Hope and Rupert natives, both work for FHA in Washington DC and will reside in District Heights.

Mount Hope Parkway Baptist Church District Heights Frances June Humphrey Deemas McClung Walter J. Humphrey O. H. McClung Rupert Walter Gimmett Mount Hope High School McClung Richwood High School Federal Housing Administration Washington, D. C

Decision delayed on who gets showboat Rhododendron

Charleston UPI reports state purchasing director Clarence Johnson said no decision yet on who will receive the showboat Rhododendron. Officials review bids after Ravensburg failed to meet down payment terms and Clinton, Iowa, bid $21,165. A final determination is hoped in a few days.

Charleston UPI Clarence Johnson Johnson Ravenswood Clinton Iowa

Woman hurls furniture from Madrid apartment window

A 50 year old woman in Madrid threw all her household furniture from a sixth floor window on Monday. She then attempted to jump but was stopped by police.

Madrid UPI

Pineville Youths Tour United Nations in New York

Pineville two MYF members Ann Morgan and Kenney Beavers join 66 West Virginia delegates touring New York under AAA sponsorship. Ann, daughter of Murray and Pete Morgan, is past MYF president and fellowship chair. Kenny, son of J Russell Beavers, is Sub-District president and MYF vice president with five-year perfect Sunday School attendance. Both will be seniors at Pineville High when school resumes this month.

Pineville RNS First Methodist Church Ann Morgan Kenney Beavers West Virginia United Nations New York U. N. Buildy American Automobile Association Ann Murray Pete) Morgan MYF Wyoming - Wesleyan J Russell Beavers Kenny Beckley Pineville High

Shari Lewis and Nancy Wilson Enter Adult Stages

Shari Lewis breaks child star image by performing with adult humor on Johnny Carson show with Billy Goatee and Lamb Chop. Nancy Wilson prepares dramatic I Spy debut on NBC TV while pursuing more dramatic roles and singing. Nancy values nightclub work and seeks future film projects.

Joan Crosby New York NEA Shari Lewis Johnny Carson Billy Goatee Billy Shari Lamb Chop Johnny Hop Scotch Nancy Wilson I Spy Nbc-Tv Nancy Capitol Sheldon Leonard

Mount Hope High School Enrolls Students for 1966 67

Mount Hope High School announces enrollment and locker distribution for the 1966 67 year. Seniors enroll August 22, juniors August 23, sophomores and ninth graders August 24. School begins August 29 at 9 a.m. with grades 7 12 reporting to the auditorium. noon dismissal and staff meeting at 1 p.m. in the library to distribute supplies and finalize plans.

Mount Hope ANS Ashley E. Allen Mount Hope High School Allen

Lodge officers named for Glen Daniel and surrounding lodges

Serving with McGraw on the staff were R. C. Henderson and Connie Wyatt of Glen Daniel Lodge, William P. Sheppard of East Rainelle Lodge and D. Radford of White Stick Lodge Mabscott. Perry Spence of the host lodge stands with them. Dennie Lafferty of Ravencliff assumes noble grand duties. McGraw will serve Ravencliff Lodge as secretary.

McGraw R. C. Henderson Connie Wyatt Glen Daniel Lodge William P. Sheppard East Rainelle Lodge D. Radford White Stick Lodge Mabscott Perry Spence Dennie Lafferty Ravencliff Ravencliff Lodge

Jail Terms For Violators Proposed In Auto Safety Bill

Washington UPI reports a move to add jail terms for violators in the House auto safety bill. Johnson administration backing changes noted. House debate centers on federally prescribed safety features for 1968 model cars with resale standards due by January 31 and first appearance in 1968 models within a year.

Washington UPI House Johnson Senate Justice Department House Commerce Committee Secretary of Commerce

Mental Patient Prevented From Jump Off Bridge

Pittsburgh police halted a dramatic jump attempt as Michael Perch, a former mental patient, stood on Liberty Bridge during morning rush hour. A visiting priest from Kerala, Father Elanjeleth, spoke with him and he came down after about two hours, moments before traffic began to flow again.

Pittsburgh UPI Michael Perch Liberty Monongahela River Second Avenue Perch Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp John Elanjeleth Kerala India Elanjeleth

Friends turn would be physicians as they diagnose ailments

When you describe your ailments, friends act as self styled diagnosticians diagnosing conditions based on casual observations rather than medical training. Their informal assessments may misinterpret symptoms and lead to unnecessary worry or misguided self treatment.

Pax PAX Area Residents and Family Moves

Pax area resident Kenneth Ray Bailey visits from Elyria Ohio. Alene Janney travels to Arlington Virginia to make her home with son Larry. Hazel Mowell learns her father J L McFalls will undergo surgery at Norton Community Hospital Norton Virginia this week. Her brother Fred McFalls is a patient at Arlington Community Hospital Arlington Virginia, en route to Washington.

Pax

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