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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1956
Page
1
The National Safety Council estimated 480 traffic deaths over Labor Day weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. The council urged enforcement and cautious driving to keep toll near 350 and warned the period is highly deadly, with heavy traffic and slower speeds expected.
MINEOLA NY A 31 year old mechanic Angelo John LaMarca charged with kidnapping and murder of 32 day old Peter Weinberger will plead temporary insanity caused by debt desperation. Attorney David Markowitz spoke in New York City with LaMarca and his parents as Betty Weinberger identified clothing fragments with the infant's remains. The grand jury was expected to indict LaMarca on kidnapping and first degree murder as police noted a ransom note demanding 2000 dollars before the suspect fled.
West Virginia county boards of education will have about ten million dollars more for the coming school year than 1955 56. 35 counties total 93 million dollars, up from 88 million last year. Increase due to teacher salary raises, more revenue, and carryovers.
Warren L. Chaffin president of J. L. Stifel and Sons confirmed the Wheeling plant will remain open and operate at current levels. Stockholders had authorized actions ranging from ceasing operations to continuing. The firm reported a $300000 annual deficit and Local 514 members pressed wage demands. Chaffin denied liquidation or merger plans and called liquidation reports garbled.
The number of foreigners accused of spying for Britain rose as Britain denied Egyptian charges that two Cairo embassy secretaries relayed orders to spies. Egypt ordered the diplomats home, announced more arrests, and promised a new statement. Two Britons held for prosecution. four Egyptians named as accomplices.
An Egyptian source says President Nasser will meet in Cairo with the five nation Suez Canal Committee led by Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies. Time of the meeting could not be disclosed. British and French impatience grows over delays to talks on Western plans for international control of the waterway.
FBI arrests four alleged masterminds in the labor racketeering linked acid blinding of Victor Riesel. Johny Dio and three others face conspiracy charges for the Broadway morning attack after Telvi, paid $1000, threw sulfuric acid. A fifth conspirator was also charged. several arrests followed.
Washington reports the second body of a patrol plane crewman recovered by a U.S. destroyer after the aircraft was shot down off the China coast last Thursday. The 16 aboard included another body found 90 miles southeast of Shanghai. The incident prompted high level talks as officials seek clarification before new actions.
An all male jury was seated for the Brink's robbery trial in Boston after extensive voir dire. Fourteen jurors will hear evidence with two alternates, while one juror was excused for emotional distress. Prosecution witness Margiotti, former Pennsylvania attorney general, had died.
Two Raleigh County Girl Scouts Robbie Richardson Shady Spring and Patty Pitzenburger Beckley will speak at the Kiwanis luncheon in Raleigh County. Mrs. Eugene H Meadows public relations director will introduce them at El Chico the meeting’s program chair is W A Tromnhill.
In Cyprus, two bombs exploded near the homes of a British sergeant and a British major in Larnaca and Nicosia, shaking the island after a period of truce. EOKA, the Greek Cypriot movement seeking union with Greece, vows renewed action and escalates pressure amid ongoing tensions and political theater.
The North Carolina association plans a Labor Day outdoor historic drama tour titled Epic Drama. Reservations cost 27.50 per person with a 34 person minimum, and immediate telephone reservations are encouraged to judge local interest for Gatlinburg Tennessee and Beckley area productions.
Frank A. Nixon, 77, father of Vice President Nixon, is in critical condition in Whittier California from a stomach ulcer. The physician reported a poor night with recurrence of ulcer trouble and a possible hemorrhage, though he is resting somewhat.
The Sun sets at 6 59 p m and rises at 3 33 am on Thursday as the Moon rises at 11 58 pm in a New Moon phase. Venus rises at 2 36 pm and Mars appears in the south at 4 am with Sirius at 3 50 am. Venus remains over three times brighter than Mars and Mars wanes compared to Sirius.
A Beckley study shows local food expenditures reached 12 141 000 in 1955. Stores selling meat fish and dairy accounted for 10 798 000 of this, while restaurants and eating places totaled the rest. Per family food outlay was 1 890, higher than national and regional figures.
Beckley reports a midyear federal budget review shows revenues near 60.0 billion with spending at a record 89.0 billion, creating a slim 700 million surplus for 1957. Officials note the figure is not enough to justify tax cuts, while praising better than expected business conditions and warning against overoptimism.
An open house at Bluestone Dam invites visitors from Virginia, Kentucky, and nearby states. The tour highlights seven levels of the dam, its gates, shops, and quarry area while showcasing boating and fishing at Bluestone Lake ten miles long.
Mrs. Mary Turner Davenport aged 88 of 107 Ellison Ave Beckley died in a local hospital after a five week illness. Born March 30 1868 in Scotland she came to the United States in 1897 and lived in Mabscott before moving to Beckley last year. Survived by five daughters three sons and a brother. Funeral at First Baptist Church Beckley Friday at 2 30 p m with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers named.
Charleston reports a new folder on West Virginia history produced by the State Wardustrial and Publicity Commission. About 75,000 copies began mailing today for free distribution. it covers the state symbols the flag seal black bear sugar maple tree cardinal and rhododendron. Also noted is the death of Mrs Oma Dover 70 of 20th Street East Beckley at a local hospital with arrangements pending.
Southwest ranchers face severe drought across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Montana and Colorado with counties declared disaster areas and federal aid possible. Crop yields shrink as cattle markets flood with fattening breeding stock while rains remain scarce and heat worsens conditions.
President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles met in Washington to discuss a range of subjects as Ike prepares for re election. Vice President Nixon said AFL CIO leaders can express political views in a democracy while he expects broad worker support for the administration. Nixon checked on his hospitalized father by phone before Labor Day weekend plans in New Jersey.
State Police investigate a string of thefts including a 1950 Chevrolet pickup stolen from the Esso Service Station near the Boggs Tackle Shop. Officers report several boxes of cookies as the only items taken from the tackle shop in Glen Morgan.
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