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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1973

Page

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Couple Boards Boxcar Headed For Washington

Lincoln Nebraska couple boarded a boxcar to ride to Auburn Washington under a 19th century emigrant policy. The Wyskocils with eight horses and household goods traveled Freight No 9 for 1938 miles. Their three children will ride by passenger train for safety. The policy allows one man free with shipments including livestock, wife paid ten dollars. The boxcar had extra springs and placement near the caboose to reduce fumes.

Lincoln, Neburay Lincoln Auburn, Wash Charles Wyskocils Burlington Northern Loree Barry Gina Marie Vyskocil Diane

Exiled General Landing Clips Coup Amid Vientiane Turmoil

Reports detail exiled general Thao Ma killed after capture as Wattay airport returns to normal and curfew ends. Laos protests Thailand over border-crossing rebels, while Souvanna Phouma and Pathet Lao discuss a new coalition. Vientiane forces hunt remaining holdouts.

Wattay Sisouk Thao Ma Chinaimg Vientiane Psh Ozia Thailand Laos Bangkok Souvanna Phouma Phoumi Vongyinchit Pathet Lao Vyskocil Wyskocil Nebraska

Brenda Threatens Trapped Sailors As Cuban Gulf storm nears

Hurricanes Brenda churn toward the Campeche coast threatening 25 crews aboard the Greek freighter Yucatan. The vessel lists badly and cannot launch lifeboats as Coast Guard and Mexican authorities monitor flood risks. Brenda's center nears Carmen and Paraiso with 90 mph sustained winds and gusts over 100 mph, prompting warnings of 5 to 10 feet tides and dangerous floods along northern slopes.

Miami Carmen Mexican Gulf Campeche Yucatan Skylab Brenda Gulf of Campeche U.S Coast Guard National Hurricane Center Merida Mexico Interior Mexican Gulf of Mexico Yucatan Peninsula Neil Frank Paraiso Frank

Prices Rise in July Across Consumer Basket

The July price index stood at 1327 from a 1967 base, with a 0.2 percent rise and annual comparisons showing food costs up while fresh vegetables, cereals, poultry, and some textiles fell or held steady. Mortgage rates rose, rents and home repairs costs advanced, and medical care led the smallest monthly gain. nine cold virus trains are noted by United Press International.

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Gaudet Hunted After Threat on Nixon in New Mexico

Secret Service pursued Gaudet after a warrant alleged he said he would kill President Nixon if nobody else had the guts. Agents exchanged fire with Gaudet near a mountain commune east of Arroyo Hondo. no one was wounded. The arrest followed a threat tied to a possible conspiracy as Nixon spoke at a Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in New Orleans.

Nixon Gaudet Trujillo Arroyo Hondo Secret Service Albuquerque N.M New Orleans New Orleans Canal Street Veterans of Foreign Wars California New Mexico Taos City White House San Clemente Rose Mary Wood Convention Veterans of Foreign Ware FBI Clarence M. Giarrusso Frank Hayward Police Department Information Office Jack Warner Washington Sécret Service Hayward Giarrusso Santiago Howe

Nixon Shoves Ziegler Over Plot Fears in New Orleans

President Nixon confronts Press Secretary Ron Ziegler in New Orleans after Secret Service warned of an assassination plot. Nixon criticizes press presence, changes motorcade routes, and later lands in California for a extended stay. Julie Eisenhower arrives to join parents as Nixon defends decisions on Cambodia bombing and counters critics over Watergate fallout.

Helen Thomas San Clement Calif UPI Nixon Ron Ziegler Ziegler New Orleans Secret Service California Julie Julie Eisenhower VFW Cambodia U.S. Air Force Norodom Sihanouk

Labor Strikes Erupt Across Chile Over Truckers Walkout

Laborers strike nationwide as physicians keep working and protests unfold in support of truckers. The July 26 walkout widens the government opposition rift, the worst strain Allende has faced since last October, after a 26 day national paralysis. Allende blamed misinformation for an air force report claiming units were ordered to quarters over General Cesar Ruiz’s resignation.

Allende Santiago Federation of Chilean Professional Colleges Air Force Public Relations Office Cesar Ruiz

Air attack battles California fires as aircraft drop retardants

A recon plane and World War II era planes drop chemical retardants on a large El Dorado National Forest fire in California. Federal crews from dozens of states join 10 000 personnel to fight 156 000 acres across five Western states, with damages estimated at 63 million dollars near Sonora and near Cherry Valley Dam Power House.

United Press International California el Dorado National Forest Highway 50 Tahne Oregon Idaho Monane Nevaida Stanislaus Northwest Moore Federation Nixon Mike Kent la Grande Ore Susanville Calif Interagency Fire Center Boise Kyhurz

Tax Problem Continues Over Governor Moore Tax Claims

The piece details dispute over Gov. Moore's tax reporting and calls for a Senate concurent resolution to probe his state income tax records. It notes tax officials' reluctance to discuss individuals and mentions a Northwest wildfire crisis affecting California and Oregon, with an injured firefighter and significant property damage.

TRS Gov. Moore West Virginia Senate Senate Moore Charleston Gazette

Fund Strike Continues Amid Pension Demand and Talks

Fund Strike reports contract talks stalled over demands for a funded pension plan. Mrs. McGraw notes negotiators met 33 times in two months without a new contract in 25 years. Original UMW District 50 members formed a local, after a long court fight, with NLRB supervision leading to a union vote. Louise Kreipasky heads the Washington fund office as employees at Morgantown Charleston and Fairmont medical offices face walkout effects.

McGraw UMW District 50 Themployes National Labor Relations Board Louise Kreipasky Washington Fund Fund Medical Morgantown Charleston Fairmont

Bombs ignite fires in London stores in early morning bomb scare

Bombs emptied into Regent street stores as police found incendiaries during opening. A shopping center in north London was struck Monday night with fire bombs causing minor blazes in two department stores. Evacuations, security tightens, and searches were ordered while authorities cited IRA linked cells as possible perpetrators.

Regent Street London Irish Republican Army IRA Oxford Street The Daily Mirror Ulster Provisional Ira Britain Provisionals Dublin

William McClung Jr. Dies in Virginia Hospital Trip

William McClung Jr., 49, of Buena Vista Virginia, died Sunday at 3:20 pm in a Lexington Virginia hospital after a long illness. Born November 1, 1924 in Sprague he was a son of William L. and Mattie Deaver McClung. Survivors include his wife Gladys Coleman McClung a stepdaughter Lillian Lively and two brothers Talmage McClung of Parkersburg and Landon Dare Halstead of Dover Florida.

le McClung Jr Buena Vista Lexington Sprague William L. and Mattie Deaver McClung Gladys Coleman McClung Lillian Lively Talmage McClung Parkersburg Landon Dare Halstead Dover Fla

Deaths And Funerals Alexander M Gray

Final rites are set for Alexander Milton Gray in Fayetteville at 2 pm with Revs Victor Scott and Billy Reed Wickiine officiating. Burial follows at Huse Memorial Park. Gray, 62, died Sunday in Beckley after a long illness. He was born April 7 1911 in Marrowbone Ky and was a retired store owner, WWII veteran, and member of Fayetteville Presbyterian Church LaFayette Lodge 57 AF and AM LaFayette Post 149 American Legion. He is survived by wife Margaret, three sons, two brothers a sister and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Dodd Payne Funeral Home.

Alexander M. Gray Alexander Milton Gray Wayetteville Presbyterian Church Victor Scott Billy Reed Wickiine Ln Huse LaFayette Lodge No Ancient Free and Accepted Masons LaFayette Post American Legion Margaret Summerfield Gray Fayetteville Alexander Milton Gray Jr Columbus Ohio Stewart R.gray Ashtabula Gregory M. Gray Howard Gray Louisville Kenneth Gray Arizona Joyce Brown Oak Hill Dodd- Payne

Funeral rites for Jack Griffith at Rose and Quesenberry Chapel

Jack Griffith fifth 72 of Shady Spring will have funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Rev. Shrewsbury and Rev. Lilly presiding. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. He died Monday morning in a local hospital after a long illness. Born May 10, 1901, he was a son of the late Stanton and Louise Griffith. A former coal miner he belonged to Shady Spring Community Church and the United Mine Workers Local 5770 Eccles. He leaves Odetta Phillips Griffith five sons Thomas Indianapolis Joseph Duluth James E Beckley Carl New Albany and Chester Das niels four daughters Laura Mallam Quantico Janice Lee Melissa Lester and Linda Griffith eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

Jack Griffifth Shady Spring Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Farl Shrewsbury Owen Lilly Sunset Memorial Park Stanton Louise Lilly Griffith Shady Spring Community United Mine Workers of America Eccles Odetta Phillips Griffith Thomas Indianapolis Ind Joseph Duluth Minn James E Beckley Carl New Albany Chester Dasniels Kenneth Laura) Mallam Falls Church Ronald Janice) Lee Quantico Jimmy Melissa) Lester Beaver Linda Griffith Carrey Mannie Clyde Bob Thelma Davis Coal City Betty Williams Ethel Worley Jumping Branch Susie McGrady Orlando Fla

Rasetgn County Health Clinic Schedule This Week

Rasetgn County Health Department lists clinics at 1602 Harpe Road including family planning by appointment Wednesday noon to 4 pm general health Thursday 9 am to 2 30 pm and chest diagnostic by appointment Friday 1 pm to 3 pm Call 2528531 for more information or to book appointments.

Rasetgn Harpe Road

Mir Force Diplomat Not Charged After Immunity Claim

The State Department reported that Mir Force, a diplomat, was reassigned after informal talks between the United States and Russia in Washington. He left the country without charges. Military officials disclosed documents found in Wood's car described by Time as counterintelligence procedures and data about the Russian espionage network. Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland when Maing belonged to Massachusetts.

State Department USA Washington Wood U.S

Trial rites for Glenna Meadows held in Oak Hill

Mrs Glenna Pearl Meadows 58 of Detroit Michigan dies Sunday in a Detroit hospital. Funeral at 11 pm Wednesday at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill with Rev Jack Barker. Burial in Nigh Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Friends may call 6 pm to 9 pm today.

Glenna Meadows Glenna Pearl Meadows Detroit Mich Tyree Oak Hill Jack Barker Nigh Lawn Memorial Park

Bid Opening From gs Delayed Not Altering Schedule

The six day delay is not expected to affect the planned construction schedule. The academy will train coal mine safety inspectors at a cost of about 12 million dollars with another 87 million for designs, changes, and related work. Bids were originally to be opened Aug 1.

Local Folio Notice From AEOK DIY Update

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