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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

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Rebozo Mystery Investor Linked to Nixon Estate Purchase

White House confirms Charles G. Rebozo joined Robert H. Abplanalp as the investor behind a 1.2 million purchase of most of Nixon’s 1, 239 acre oceanside estate, financing details including loans and personal funds. The report cites Coopers and Lybrand in preparing the dated disclosure and notes ongoing questions about the presidential finances and private partnerships.

Helen Thomas San Clemente Calif UPI White House Nixon Florida Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo New York Robert H. Abplanalo Oceanside Abplanalp Chase Kent Coopers and House Lybrand Abplanal New York Times Coopers and Lybrand Ross Barthers Montgomery Times Ronald Ziegler the Times Nesher Ok Lawrence Moss N Press Sierra Club Ae Haan Rebozo Warren

Gunman hostage crisis details emerge with psychological profiles

Police and military psychologists warned that the hostages risk serious mental injuries if the standoff continues. Olsson called a beast and a cold psychopath by officials, while accomplice Clark Olofsson and two other women hostages face grave threats. Investigators outline a plan to breach the vault using holes in the steel door and bulletproof glass as sharpshooters watch.

Lindroth Olsson Clark Oloffson Birgitta Lundblad Kristina Enmark Elisabeth Olofsson

One-Year Delay In Cleaner Air Plan Proposed

The White House plans a one year delay in cleaner air rules to conserve heating oil. Public hearings are set for September 6 and 7 on suspending the conversion of power plants and other facilities from coal to oil or from high sulfur to low sulfur oil. The move is described as the first concrete step toward mandated fuel controls with waivers possible to protect public health.

Washington UPL New Richmond Foglesong Nease Neely Mullens Sion John A. Love Corp United Auto Workers

Chrysler Plan Puts Auto Talks In New Phase

Chrysler moves toward a new phase of bargaining as 127000 U S and Canadian auto workers near a possible strike in 19 days. Proposals cap wage gains at 6.2 percent, a stance the union deems inadequate amid ongoing negotiations.

Chrysler Pete Aneeweneer Ee Pean U.S

Burglars Break Into WNST Radio Station in Milton West Virginia

Thieves broke into WNST radio station in Milton early today and stole about 5500 dollars worth of recording and broadcasting gear. Owner N. S. Tweel, who started the Cabell County station September 18, 1880, was connected to the Lowe and Light families. survivors include four daughters and a son. Funeral rites for Homer Lee Martin will be at Regular Baptist Church with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Martin, born May 22, 1901, was a former coal miner at Slab Fork.

Milton W. Va UPI WNST N. S. Tweel Cabell County HUAW Leonard Woodcock Auto General Motors Ford Chrysler Rothwell Beckley Leonard Betty) Prater Dayton Ohio Woodcock Rodney Peers Edward Bergendall Vid Rothwell Joe Simmons Douglas A. Fraser UAW al Cals O. E. Miller Homer Lee Martin North Vance Muvoo William Fred Dillon A. Steffich Bedley Ira Toler West Virginia Blue Ridge Public Safety Gardens Stuart William Green Elsie Hubbard Martin Slab Fork Weare

Funeral notices and obituaries batch including several families

Obituary notices list Mrs Clara Louise Roberts 49 of 109 Hale St with funeral at Caffee Funeral Home and callers today 5 to 9 PM. Also Joseph W Steffich 69 of 406 Elk Ave Clarksburg dies in hospital. mass Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Other lines note Silas Shelby Wheeler 81 of Fayet teville with service at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill and burial in High Lawn Memorial Park. multiple family members named.

Joseph W. Steffich Elk Ave Stonewood Clarksburg Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Donald O'Donovan Davis Funeral Home West Pike St

Courthouse Considers Switchboard Bid Delays and Appeals

Courthouse officials debate bids for a new switchboard system as arguing against switching. Assistant prosecutor Bill Haslam suggests delaying award to consult. Several bidders present including Lemley and Lowe Bros with bids around 19 thousand dollars.

Marty’s Beckley Bill Haslam Marty Scott C. Harold Hanks Lemle iv Lemley i Lowe Bros Charles Hanks Haslam Ifie Mihlie Ac ryiGillig Wally Va CS. Leity Reagiem Mass Suny Alpha Foley Bassett Lat Sty Peter and Paul Catholic

Court eyed Saturday hours as Raleigh County court acts

Raleigh County Court moved to open courthouse offices on Saturdays per state law and AG opinion while delaying bids for air conditioning. The court also approved rezoning 2.12 acres on Mount Hope Road for a pine villa project and discussed bids for 31 window units and a PBX system.

Raleigh County Raleigh County Court Walter James Minor Scott James Attorney General Cre Pere Pete Bel Mance Bond Bidelm Department Ana Llerk Airport Authority Toxas Court Fred Stacy Aida Tehey Memon SF Carevibe Eeag Robertson-Foglesor W. Va Mount Hope Pine Villa Russell James Jesse Elsie Jackson Mountland William McMillion Hope Lela McMillion Fred Stacy Lin Aerodyne Corp Dunbar Marlena’ Banham John W. Eye Lowe Bros Kermit Lars Cooper

William McMillion Miata Obituary Notice

Mrs. Mary Martinez, 57, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Tams, died Monday at 3 50 p m in a local hospital after a long illness. Melton Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. She was a retired employee of the Mowe.

Mary Martinez Crab Orchard Tams Melton Mortuary

Laura Williams dies after long illness in Coal City

Mrs Laura Williams died today at 6 20 am in a local hospital after a long illness Funeral arrangements are by Keyser Bryant Funeral Home Williams was born Oct 26 1914 in Scarbro daughter of the late John and Mary Wojtowicz Married into Wojtowicz family with two sons Edward and Than soy and a daughter Mrs Carol Tranani of Vineland New Jersey Survived by brother J O Wojtowicz of Scarbro and sisters Mrs Ann Bokovitz and Mrs Josephine Gillespie All Rosary will be recited at 8 pm today at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Tilt Friends may call 6 30 to 9 pm today

Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Merrill Kopp Sunset Memorial Park Dicie Phillips Caniels Biggs, Johnston and Withrow Shady Spring Raleigh County Milo G Laura Hoy Phillips Winnie Phillips Daniels Sam Amma) Neely Stuart Clinton Phillips Caffee Funeral Home A. L. Hines Williams Cemetery White Oak Clyde Harris L. J. Bibb Zina French Reedy Bryant Frank Rakes John Griffith Laura Alice Williams Coal City Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home S Avew River Company Mount Hope Sts. Peter and Paul Scarbro John and Mary Wojtowicz Vineland N. J

Proposed Tax On Checking Accounts And Box Rentals Protested

West Virginia tax debates spark protest as bankers veterinarians and press groups challenge a 3 percent sales tax on deposits checkings accounts and box rentals. Officials say the measure would raise revenue but critics call it unfair to consumers and advertisers. Proponents include the West Virginia Bankers Association and realty groups while opponents cite higher costs for banking services and advertising.

Charleston W.va UPI James da— Crisp Copenins Veterin Artered West Vic Thejians Progrnia Bankers Association U. S. Supreme Court Davis John ¥. McGee B. L. Jackson Jr Press Association First National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia Manufacturers Association Ney Thomas Chambers Richard Medical Association Stanley Deutsch Ivor Thomas Dio Noel Co

PPPC discusses tax action and prison reform panel notes

The PPPC did not vote on actions to reclaim tax shares tied to Moore's payments and the panel kept the McConnell travel inquiry active. A West Virginia trial lawyers association report urged recidivism prevention and stronger inmate rehabilitation while a separate oil and gas hearing debated reporting sales to lease holders to curb rogue operators. independent producers warned a monthly coowner billing scheme would devastate the industry.

Moore PPPC Brotherton Robert McConnell Senate West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Association Jolyin McCarnie Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration West Virginia Frank Deem R-Pleasants Peem Chisler William Gilligan R-Ty-I Jer Ludif Bernard R. Hays Spencer Hays Deern

Police Beat Gays 15 0 In Greenwich Village Softball Clash

A New York police softball team defeated the Mattachine Society 15 to 0 in a Monday night game meant to foster better relations. About 1,500 fans watched as tensions surfaced over beer cans on the bench and boos from the crowd leaned pro Mattachine during the unusual protest innings.

Richard Silk New York UPI Woodstock Greenwich Village Mattachine Society Cheri

Quake Toll and Community Mood After Local Game

A quake near Quecholac leaves 30 dead and over six houses destroyed on the volcano’s west flank. In town, fans cheered a game, then mood soured as the Mattachines lost. Officer John Romani of the 6th Precinct praised unity, while a Mattachines player reacted tersely.

Quecholac Here Mattachines John Romani 6Th Precinct The Ah Shaddup

Mexico City Quake Impacts Reported with No Casualties

The Red Cross reported no casualties in Mexico City or Vera Cruz after a quake centered about 120 miles southeast of Mexico City. Communications were disrupted and some buildings were destroyed while fire departments noted no major fires.

Red Cross Mexico City Vera Cruz Raleigh City Beckley Mercali

Mediators Enter UMW Fund Strike Amid Legal Turmoil

Mediators plan to meet with both sides as the government presses bribery and jury tampering charges tied to the 1968 UMW strike. Gore and Barron face indictments linked to the United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund amid stalled pension and medical benefit negotiations.

Barron Washington UPI Fed Truman E. Gore United Mine Workers UMW Thas

WIG Mes Eet Pushes For Air Cleanup Progress

The group WIG Mes eet calls for faster air cleanup and preservation of existing clean air. They express willingness to be flexible on short term postponements to advance their goals.

WIG Mes Eet

Firnkey WooVan and Hinton Featured in Raleigh Register

Raleigh Register from WECKLEY NEWS publishes notes on Firnkey WooVan and Hinton connected to the AV Department. Details on staff roles and department activities are outlined.

Raleigh Register Weckley Newspapers Corporation Prinen St Rat Firnkey WooVan Hinton

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