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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1972
Page
10
Powdered talcum linked to infant deaths nationwide
Reports from Paris and other cities describe infants dying within 24 to 48 hours after exposure to talcum powder marketed as Bebe. Health officials say 24 deaths may be linked as laboratory tests flag hexachlorophene 6 percent in the powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Court Restrains Picketing At Fayette Mine
U S District Judge K K Hall issued a restraining order against picketing Allied Chemical Co mines in Fayette County amid a seniority dispute. A second order was expected to curb picketing at Central Appalachian Coal Co mines. About 1600 miners in Kanawha, Fayette, Boone and Raleigh counties idled as the strike spread to eight more mines including Armco Steel No 7 Montcoal Bethlehem Eunice Eagle Coal and Dock and Kessler Coal at Whitesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPC
U. S. District Court
K. K. Hall
Allied Chemical Co
Fayette County
Hall
Central Appalachian Coal’ Co
Kanawha
Fayette
Boone
Raleigh
United MinesWorkers
Riverton “Coal Co
Armco Steel
Montcoal
Bethleham
Eunice
Eagle Coal and Dock
Raleigh County
Land Kessler Coal Co
Whitesville
Boone County
Weather Outlook Beckley Vicinity Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny this afternoon and Wednesday with highs in the mid 70s. Clear and cool tonight with lows in the low 50s. Probability of precipitation near zero this afternoon ten percent tonight and Wednesday. Details on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley and Vicint
Haiphong Area Naval Strike Sinks Two PT Boats
U S Navy reports a coordinated air and sea attack by Vice Admiral Holloway’s forces near Haiphong sank two North Vietnamese torpedo boats after bombarding targets close to the city. The action involved the USS Newport News and other ships with no American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPS
U.S
Adm
JL. Holloway I
Gulf of Tonkin
Haiphong
U.S. Navy
Robison
Lyndon B. Johnson
North
Vietnam
Newport News
Que Son
Rowan
da Nang
Twathane
Que’ Son
Price Commission Rejects Ford and GM Auto Price Rise
The Price Commission in Washington refused Ford and General Motors requests to raise prices on 1973 autos. Chair C Jackson Grayson Jr. said increases could push profits beyond ceilings under the Economic Stabilization Act. Ford and GM may refile by Oct 1 based on third quarter data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grayson
Ford
General Motors
Ae -Fough
Highway Death Toll Reaches 350 in West Virginia
United Press International reports at least 350 people have died in West Virginia traffic incidents. Four deaths occurred Monday on state roads. Names include Raymond States of Parkersburg and Albert Lurber of Kimball, with Brenda Blankenship of Beckley and Raymond Black of Roanoke among the fatalities. Lea Yon of Charleston also died from injuries sustained in a prior collision as hospital officials note the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
West Virginia
Raymond States
Parkersburg
Camden - Clark Hospital
Albert “Lurber
Kimball
U.S
Welch
Brenda Blankenship
Beckley
Lea Yon
Charleston
Two Koreas Open Talks On Family Reunions
A 34 member South Korean Red Cross delegation crossed the DMZ Bridge of No Return at Panmunjom to begin talks with North Korea in Pyongyang aimed at reuniting families separated for 27 years since the Korean War. South Korea estimates at least 10 million Koreans are divided by conflict dating back to World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panmunjom
Korea
UPI
South Korean
Red Cross
North Korea
Pyongyang
South Korea
McGovern unveils welfare plan shift in New York
In New York, George S. McGovern abandons his plan for a $1,000-per-person grant and endorses a liberalized welfare program aimed at lifting all families above the poverty line. He also proposes closing $22 billion in tax loopholes, including capital gains, as part of a broader redistribution focus. The speech to the New York Society of Securities Analysts marks a refined economic stance amid public doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPD
George S. McGovern
New York Society of Security
McGovern
Wall Street
New York Society of Securities
South
McGovern launches two day fence mend to calm critics
Senator George McGovern began a two day effort in New York to ease fears and quiet critics on taxes and welfare and to improve U S Israel relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George McGovern
Hechler Leads WV Delegation in Environmental Scorecard
West Virginia congressman Ken Hechler was the only WV member to score above 50 percent on Field and Stream environmental ratings. Byrd and Randolph earned poor marks, Mollohan and Staggers marginal, while Hechler achieved a 100 percent record on conservation votes. Slack’s results were noted but continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Hechler
D-Way l
West Virginia
Field and Stream
F&s
Hechler
Robert H. Mollohan
Harley O. Staggers
Robert C. Byrd
Jennings Randolph
House of Representatives
Cannikin Island
Earl Butz
Sec. of Agriculture
Sen
Byrd
Senate
Randolph
Rep
Kee
Mollohan
Slack
Questions and answers from The Register about local matters
In Raleigh General Hospital hours, applications for office work and nurses are available at the business office per manager Richard J Welch. A local attorney notes a statute forbidding removing boundary monuments, while Earehart brothers at a local auto firm are identified but with unclear relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Road
Raleigh General Hospital
Richard J Welch
Long Expected Interest Rate Rise Begins
Washington reports a rise in short term rates signaling the long awaited upturn. Officials fear unequal spread to long term bonds and mortgages but uncertainty remains as demand for money tightens. The Treasury avoids large borrowing until late September while growth in the money supply accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
TT Inn
Auc
Ulus Way
Duis
Treasury
Postage Rate Hike Delayed in Modern Postal History
Washington reports that the first rate rise in decades was rolled back as savings from a 33,000 job reduction offset costs. Postmaster General E. T. Klassen noted the pause may not last and a higher first class stamp could be needed next year. He cited wage and benefits costs at 85 percent of expenses and acknowledged service deterioration from the hiring freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
E. T. Klassen
Klassen
Jand
Nixon Moves Toward Further Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
President Nixon planned to announce another U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam, likely the last until a settlement, as he also prepared a post convention news conference at the Western White House. The draft is to be abolished next July, shifting the nation to an all volunteer Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Clemente
Calif
White House
Nixon
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
GOP Will Pick Hylton Tonight for State Senate Nomination
The Ninth Senatorial District Republican Executive Committee will endorse Tracy Hylton of Mullens for the GOP nomination for state Senate tonight. Hylton, who switched from Democratic to Republican last Friday, faces no primary challenger as the party seeks a candidate for the November 7 election. Chair W. R. Shumate expresses confidence Hylton will win the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Tracy Hylton
Mullens
GOP
Senate
Hylton
W. R. Shumate
del. Warren McGraw
Pineville
Mayor Demands Public Apology By Rockefeller
Charleston mayor John Hutchinson says he would not greet a Rockefeller visit without a public apology. Hutchinson, a Democrat, insists Rockefeller must apologize before addressing the state Democratic convention. The exchange centers on labor union rights and city greetings to visiting Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
John Hutch
Vention
Inson
Rockefeller
Hutchin
John D. Rockefeller IV
Hutchinson
Hollie “Brown
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Angela Davis
California
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Clifford Irving
Howard R. Hughes
Irving
Lewisburg
Allenwood
Belfast
Falls Road
Andersontown
Irish Republican Army
Dublin
Fayette Mine
N.V
7Th Fleet
Tectra Milas
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South Vietnam
Beelso
Alalpliul
Midway
Koreas
George
So McGovern
Robert Gruenberg
Chicago Daily News
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Oates
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Apy
Charlie Earehart
Tony Earehart
Andy Earehart
Albert Earehart
Bill
Charlie
Howard
David
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