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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1973

Page

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FCC probes bland fare in CBS program refusals

A Citizens Committee urges the FCC to review CBS affiliate decisions to withhold Mantle and Sticks and Bones over abortion and war issues. The group says many stations rejected the programs, undermining the network’s fairness doctrine and raising questions about license renewal.

Kay Mills Newhouse Washington Citizens Committee FCC Broadcasting CBS Federal Communications Sticks and Bones

Surrender threat looms as Nixon visit unfolds in New Orleans

A drugstore incident in New Orleans where a man whispered a threat to kill President Nixon sparked a Secret Service probe into a possible conspiracy. Nixon’s motorcade diverted from Canal Street with no incidents during his Veterans of Foreign Wars speech. Judy Gaudet of New Mexico claimed the suspect had a long local history and urged authorities to check.

New Orleans Nixon Gaudet Veterans of Foreign Wars Secret Service Garchet Canal Street Judy Gaudet Morning Star New Mexico

4-H'ers To Raise Money For Center

A fragment discusses 4-H members raising funds for a center. The text questions impeachment and whether a court can compel presidential tapes. It notes history shows no prior case forcing production and mentions a potential ruling by Judge Nix. A Wright quote warns of a precedent if tapes are ordered.

Cour Republic Nixor Wright Federal District 4 Cox Nixon Democratic National Watergate Potomac River Sirica Congress Grand

Fistfight erupts as Cuban and American teams clash

During a basketball game chaos followed a brawl between Cuban coach Ernesto Diaz and American coach Ed Badger. A spectator report noted a head injury and a shattered water bottle. Police presence was limited as officials struggled to restore order while crowds booed the Cubans.

Ernesto Diaz Ed Badger Wilbur Wright Junior College Chicago Badger Nho

Deaths and Funerals in Gauley Bridge and Mabscott

Miss Ethel Crandall 62 of Gauley Bridge will be buried at Montgomery Memorial Park after a Thursday service at Combs Funeral Home. Wesley Bryant 25 of Long Beach formerly Mabscott dies in a California crash, funeral Thursday at Mabscott’s Independent Christian Church, burial in Willy Cemetery. Eugene Calloway 49 of Kay Moor found dead near Route 1 Highway, autopsy planned. survivors include three brothers and four sisters. Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor handling arrangements.

Ethel Crandall Ethel Midge Crandall Gauley Bridge Combs Gauley Bridge C. E. Myers Walter Cain Montgomery Memorial Park London Wesley Bryant Long Beach Calif Mabscott Independent Christian Church Eugene Calloway Eugene Koontz Dean) Calloway Kay Moor William Fayetteville Garten Calloway Oak Hill D. C. Newell Sam Calloway Leon James Franklin Inez Matthews Fred Banks Wheeling Odetta Lewis Harlem Heights Veale Long Baltimore Ritchie and Johnson

Covelli infant Raymond rites set at Mount Tabor

Graveside services for Raymond Mark Covelli infant, son of Armando and Patricia Covelli, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Caffee Cemetery Mount Tabor with Rev. Ralph Wells officiating. He died at birth in a Miami hospital and was buried there. Survivors include maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Davis Daniels and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Armando Covelli Jackson Heights NY. Friends may call at C Ree Funeral Home Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Raymond Mark Covelli Arimando Patricia Davis Covelli Daniels Caffee Mount Tabor Ralph Wells Miami, Fla Miami Bill Davis Armando Covelli Jackson Heights N. Y

Griffith Rites Set For Shady Spring Resident

Jack Griffith 72 of Shady Spring dies after long illness in a local hospital. Pallbearers named: B Tate Ed Reese Ray Bennett Davy Bennett Curtiss David Griffith James Griffith Thomas Griffith. Funeral Thursday at 1 p m at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Rev Earl Shrewsbury and Rev Owen Lilly. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Preceded in death by son Sammy in 1964. Funeral chapel after 5 p m today.

Jack Griffith Shady Spring B. Tate Ed Reese Ray Davy Bennett Curtiss David D James G Thomas Griffith Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Earl Shrewsbury Owen Lilly Sunset Memorial Park Sammy Griffith

Infant Melinda Hylton Final Rites Held

Final rites were held for Melinda Kay Hylton six month old daughter of Henry and Olia Bell Hylton at Sam Forlesong Chapel Mullens with Rev Bryce Phillips in charge Burial was in Lusk Cemetery Herndon Heights She died after a long illness born January 31 1973 in Mullens Survivors include two siblings and grandparents all of Bud Also Norma Alena Humphrey 52 Alta final rites set at Alta Church of God with burial in Dickenson Cemetery Friends may call at Combs Funeral Home Gauley Bridge after 5 p m

Melinda Kay Hylton Henry Olia Bell Hylton Bud Sam Forlesong Mullens Bryce Phillips Lusk Cemetery Herndon Heights Beckley Stacy Anna Sam Hylton Louvenia Bell Norma Humphrey Norma Alena Humphrey Alta Alta Church of God Ernest Barley Willie Johnson Dickenson Cemetery Baltimore John Fayetteville Stanley Curtis Oak Hill Denver Minden Meredith Neal Combs Gauley Bridge

Agnew Allies Fight Leaks as Grand Jury Looms

Vice President Agnew blasted Attorney General Richardson and U.S. Attorney Beall for leaking information to influence a Baltimore grand jury probe into payoffs and kickbacks allegedly tied to Agnew’s Maryland leadership roles. Beall denied leaks. Richardson said he would discipline staffers if sources are found. Nixon voiced support for Agnew but did not publicly back resignation. The Baltimore panel convened as two county officials faced possible charges.

Mike Peinsilber Washington UP1 Spire T. Agnews Elliot L. Richardson U.S George Beall Grand Jury Maryland Baltimore County Beall Richardson Agnew Nixon San Clemente Calif hejMarald J. Warren Dale Anderson Sheeley Time Magazine Justice Department Iitestur Revenue Service Cial Ted Agnew Strom Resta

First U.S. Mission To East Germany Planned This Weekend

Washington announced a diplomatic team will travel to East Berlin for the first official State Department mission since the GDR was proclaimed in 1949. The trip aims to discuss establishing an American embassy in East Berlin and to meet East German government representatives.

U.S East Germany Washington

James W Bryant Feneral rites for James James

A historical account outlines UAW strategy from 1967 to 1970 with Ford, GM, and Chrysler. It notes Ford was targeted six days before a contract expiry and unions shut Ford for 66 days. It discusses leadership under Woodcock and past joint targets, and mentions GM being the final chosen focus in earlier negotiations. The piece cites 1967 and 1970 strike dynamics and the 1559 rp.m. September 14 contract expiry.

Ford UAW Woodcock Chrysler General Motors Vandeoek

Dr. Howard McElwain Dies in Baltimore at 77

Dr. Howard McElwain 77 of Baltimore Md died today at 9 05 a m after a long illness He practiced general surgery before retiring in 1971 Born December 1 1896 in New Park Pa he was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and former chief of surgery at St Agnes Hospital He taught at the University of Maryland and served at Mercy Maryland General and University hospitals Survivors include his wife Mildred Fitzgerald daughter Shirley Anderson and Howard Byer McElwain Jr of Annapolis Md plus six grandchildren Funeral services and burial are planned in New Park Pa and Mount Marail Cemetery

Howard McElwain Howard Byer McElwain Baltimore Des New Park American College of ‘Surgeons Si. Asap Hospital McKt+wain University of Maryland Mercy Maryland General Mildred Fitzgerald Shirley Anderson Howard Byer Meliain Jr Annapolis T Fie Kase Gnenenberry Harford Road Thare

Tax Agency Faces Protests Over New B and O Taxes

Dailey outlined proposed rules affecting contractors in the coal industry and haulers, with a $2.20 per $100 B and O tax rate for contracts and services. Media and coal interests plan to oppose the changes, as will contractors. The regulation may also tax bank deposit box rentals at 3 percent and possibly taxable checking accounts, to be decided after a Monday hearing.

Dailey B&o

Food price rise clues and cafeteria shortages noted

Prices for beef and overall food costs climbed 1 to 2.4 percent since January, while nonfood prices fell 1.2 percent for the first time since January. Herbert Stein could not explain the food price rise, citing the freeze as a possible factor. The American Food Service Association warned many cafeterias will run short of food during late hours when classes are asleep.

Janary Herbert Stein

County Courthouse Faces Saturday Openings Debate

County Court workers discuss Saturday hours with mixed views. Judge Locke’s office, intermediate court, and circuit clerk are mostly closed Saturday mornings while Judge Lilly’s court schedules work by appointment. Assistant prosecutors Haslam and Canterbury say they will maintain Saturday hours, though the law is questioned as potentially unfair to small counties. State Senator Hamilton plans legislation to allow all 55 counties the option to close on Saturdays.

Stacy Kermit Locke C. Berkley Lilly William Haslam Tom Canterbury Haslam Pat Hamilton D-Fayette

Nixon press conference shows no medication use

The White House said Nixon is not taking medication and doctors cleared him. Reporters noted questions about his health after an angry New Orleans appearance where he shoved aide Ronald Ziegler and struggled with lines. Warren defended Nixon as capable, stressed focus on state business amid signs of strain and ongoing security probes.

Warren White House Nixon New Orleans Ronald Ziegler Convention Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars TV Camermen Ziegler Duke of Wellington VFW Hyon Ww Watergate Psa

Unclear Fragments From Corporation Report

Fragmentary OCR article mentions corporation matters, UK prime minister relation, and names like Ziegler and Warren with scattered phrases about departments and a president. Details are fragmented, lacking clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Gasoline Station Hours and Supplies Survey Report

A survey shows forty three percent of stations limiting hours including Sunday closings, four percent limiting purchases, and six tenths of a percent out of one or more grades. Nine tenths closed for lack of fuel with some expected cuts. Denver area improves but still finds many closures and low supply across several states.

Denver Daho Kansas Maryland Washington Colorado Oklahoma Nebraska Missouri Greyson California Plorida Alabama Michigan Connecticut Massachusetts Indiana Lousiana Town Nevada

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