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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1965
Page
2
A legislator voices concern over a student newspaper series on sex. He says the format may censor views while defending the students’ right to publish. The remarks reflect ongoing campus press debates and free speech tensions.
Vatican sources said Pope Paul VI is expected to announce a consistory soon creating a large number of new cardinals possibly up to fifty Americans among them. Names mentioned include Archbishop John Joseph Kroloff and Archbishop Ó Conor, former head of the North Pontifical Commission on Mass Communications.
In Richmond Virginia Dr John W Gardner of the US Department of Health Education and Welfare urged Southern educators to remove racial barriers from education noting poverty cultural deprivation and disabilities as ongoing challenges. The speech highlighted systemic obstacles and the need for continued work to achieve equal access in schooling.
The warden of a jail housing federal prisoners was indicted on charges of perjury and related offenses after denying involvement with a prostitute named Marilyn Fraser. The case centers on a conspiracy claim and alleged transportation payments, with the investigation targeting Hudson County authorities and connections to the jail facility.
The verdict surprised Strange his attorney and civil rights leaders as a Notable defendant named Black person was acquitted on a serious charge after a courtroom scene filled with uncertainty. Protest leaflets had been planned for Saturday and Brewster's widow offered measured reaction citing limited disappointment.
The Fairmont State board authorized President Feaster to open bids for a proposed cafeteria expansion but bids arrived higher than funds. The college will align its 1966 67 calendar with WVU, starting Aug 29 and Jan 16, with semester ends Dec 23 and May 12.
Mrs Almeta Meadows 79 died after a long illness, survived by two daughters and four sons with several grandchildren. Her husband John Meadows predeceased her in 1940. Siblings include a brother. two sons and four daughters listed. Body at Melton Mortuary pending final arrangements.
Clyde Cales 50 of Cleveland formerly of Hinton was found dead Wednesday afternoon. Autopsy completed and report released. Born March 19 1915 in Summers County he was son of Edward and Dora Meadows Cales. He worked seven cane years with Newbury and Southshores Railway as a conductor and was a World War veteran. Services held at Ronald Meade Parlors in Hinton for Mrs. Mabel Darby of Maple Fork.
Mrs Zell Aliff born January 15 1900 in Mount Hope died at 1 p m Tyree in Oak ness. She was a member of a Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include son Jack and daughters Patricia Sahar and Mrs Bowles of Scarbro and six other relatives. Body remains at the funeral home with visitation after 4 p m Saturday.
Horace F Banks funeral services will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Mathew Church with Rev B L ance in charge. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Banks died Wednesday after a long illness. Body is at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor and will be moved to the church one hour before services.
The body is at the Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Mrs. Elva Smiley aged 57 of Glen Daniel died at 10 40 a m Thursday from injuries suffered November 26 on W Va 3 at Harper. The body is at the M Mortuary.
Curran described a clash over an American Legion stance when Rabbi Gittelsohn joined a march in Washington. He said opposing views left them with no alternative but to act as they did.
Police described a bold robbery at a Waynesburg laundry as a clean getaway. Thieves posed as servicemen, entered during busy hours, unbolted two washing machines, loaded them into a waiting truck and fled.
The U S Weather Bureau predicts colder than normal temperatures for the Northeast in December while the West and South see above normal readings. Rainfall is expected to exceed normal in a broad belt from the Western Plateau to the southern half of the nation and in the Far Northwest, with normal rainfall likely for the drought-stricken Northeast.
The plan includes three new relocation projects in West Virginia and four new structures. Major work spans five miles north of Steubenville and across I-81 and I-77 corridors, with executions in Barbour and Marshall counties. The total estimated cost runs around several million dollars.
Sawyers announced Thursday creation of the Management Analysis Division within the SRC to study costs performance records control and space and agreement utilization. Dean Blake will head the new division to boost productivity of new technicians administrators and clerical staff.
A suit filed in the Circuit Clerk's office by Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home seeks $414.90 for burial fees tied to C Sheppard after a Feb 5 contract. The defendant left the state and the land involved carries two judgment liens. the case aims to sell the land to satisfy VA deed of trust and lienholders.
West Virginia and Pennsylvania tank line drivers from five Teamster locals including Charleston, Huntington, and Wheeling voted to end the walkout and accept a four year contract with a two cent per hour raise. The strike had idled more than six tank lines since November 13 against Coastal, Chemical, Mason Dixon, Ryder, Maddalock tank lines and Tank Truck Rental Assn.
Cartha D. De Loach, 45, an FBI agent since 1942, is appointed assistant to FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. The move fuels speculation he could be groomed as a successor when Hoover retires. Attorney General to name Hoover's replacement. Hoover's recommendation would carry weight. In Manchester, officials attribute a cold England winter to a jump in emigration applications to Australia with 250 on Wednesday, up 50 from usual.
Negotiations between pings sat query Inc and bus union officials broke up after an hour without progress. Ernest ae yr, president of the bus lines, agreed to meet with Thomas C. Johnson and a union committee to discuss a one year contract, but no date was set for a follow up. Johnson denied reports that strikers were eligible for unemployment benefits, stating no notification had been received. The line serves Beckley Hinton and parts of Raleigh and Summers counties.
Paris reports France's first direct presidential race in 117 years nears its end with Charles de Gaulle expected to win outright. Campaign speeches were pre-recorded then sealed to prevent last minute tactics as voters heads to the polls Sunday.
Washington reports the death of Dr L Dryden at 67 from cancer. A NASA administrator and key figure in U S space effort, Dryden led the agency's early era with VP Humphrey praising his public service and leadership. Known as a sweet tempered minister, he championed space exploration for America.
The El Paso Electric Co said a gas regulator at its Newman Plant just north of El Paso quit causing a boiler to stop producing steam for a generator. The outage cut 90 000 kilowatts and briefly affected areas into New Mexico before power was restored by switching to another regulator.
Moscow reports Tass states Luna 8 aims for a gentle lunar touch as part of a series after Luna 7 crashed following two earlier failures this year. The United Press International account notes ongoing debate on testing methods and landing accuracy despite lunar mission setbacks.
Steubenville report says 58 year old Charles Ruttencutter of St Marys West Virginia died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident near Follansbee on November 21. He drove an ambulance that collided with another car on West Virginia 2. Two others were injured. he had been in critical condition at Ohio Valley Hospital.
Nhan Dan and New China News Agency criticized U.S. military buildup in South Vietnam, calling it war blackmail and insisting Vietnamese forces can defeat American troops despite renewed troop deployment and bombing. The Chinese agencies dismissed Washington's peace offer as a misleading bid to portray the U.S. as peacemakers.
The Rhodesia regime would face disaster if violence continued, as the speaker in Moscow urged global sanctions. Britain pledged to end the rebellion and sought support from other nations. Reports in Washington hinted at an airlift of OAU troops to Zambia, while London and Washington discussed an economic airlift to aid trade. Rhodesia appeared calm with measures to ease financial pressure and warnings of action against Kariba Dam if pressed.
Chapman YV Revercomb of Charleston was named chairman of the GOP work force created to rebuild the party in the state. State chairman John C Shott praised Revercomb as an outstanding public servant and loyal Republican. The former senator will lead leadership and manpower development, aiming to activate the work force immediately to seek capable men and women as potential candidates.
In Montgomery a federal jury deliberates in the case of three Ku Klux Klansmen charged with violating an 1870 civil rights law over the 1965 killing of civil rights marcher Viola Liuzzo. Judge Frank M Johnson Jr urges longer deliberations as jurors report about eight hours without verdict.
Gemini 6 is scheduled to launch at 9 10 a m EST on December 13 to pursue Gemini 7 in a historic rendezvous, nine days after Gemini 7 lifts off from the same pad. If needed the flight could be extended a day to allow time for the rendezvous, with Gemini 7 provisioned for a 14 day flight and a Dec 18 landing if all goes to plan.
Washington reports Interior Secretary Stewart Udall approved the national landmark registrations. Areas honored include Cathedral Park near West Virginia’s U S 50 west of its junction with U S 29, reflecting a voluntary preservation effort across diverse sites.
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