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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

7

Hungarian Coal Mines Hit by Walkouts and Protests

Vienna reports say Hungary faced continued coal mine walkouts amid Communist government pressure. Protests in Borsod, Talabanya, and Pecs disrupted output, with strikes costing an estimated 16 billion forints. Radio Budapest linked violence to provocation by counterrevolutionary elements.

Vienna Austria Budapest Torgan Nepakarat Suare Hungary Key Borsod Talabanya Pecs Janos Kadar Kadar Radio Provocateurs

Hungarians Threaten New General Strike

In Budapest on the eve of upheaval the Central Workers Council warned that continued Soviet-imposed rule and repression against elected worker representatives could trigger a general strike, bloodshed, and a national tragedy under Premier Janos Kadar. The group has emerged as the leadership of Hungarian anti-government resistance.

Central Workers Council Janos Kadar Central _ Workers Council Kadar Budapest Central Council

Holden Named Box Office King in Hollywood

William Holden earns the box office crown amid a list led by John Wayne James Stewart and Burt Lancaster Four new names join the lineup Kim Novak Frank Sinatra and others. The article notes Holden blends personality into character and remains a top draw despite industry shifts. Hungarian tale covers Kadar resisting council pressure as workers face arrests and strikes in Budapest factories.

Hollywood William Holden Spencer Tracy Fredric March John Wayne Martin and Lewis Shirley Temple James Stewart Burt Lancaster Glenn Ford Gary Cooper Marissa Mource Kim Novak Frank Sinatra Lancaster Ford Miss Novak Sinatra

Mrs. Gladys Mae Kincaid Taken by Death

Mrs Gladys Mae Kincaid 18 Prince died today at 2 40 a m in a local hospital after a long illness Survivors include husband William Kincaid mother Mrs Nettie Taylor McMullen Va two brothers Grover and Bleving Taylor both of McMullen Va one sister Mrs Alice Watson Harrisburg Va and one daughter Patricia Mae at home The body will lie at Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home until 9 30 p m Sunday then go to the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Kincaid Prince Funeral arrangements are incomplete

Gladys Mae Kincaid Prince William Kincaid Nettie Taylor McMullen Grover and Bleving Taylor Alice Watson Harrisonburg Patricia Mae Webb and Quesenberry Howard Kincaid

Evening Sky Forecast for Beckley and Moon Details

The Sun sets at 3 06 PM and rises 7 28 AM on Saturday with a later 5 06 PM sunset. Moon in apogee will set 10 10 PM then 11 06 PM Saturday and first quarter Monday morning. Evening Star Mars lies in the southeast at sunset about 7 million miles away, with Earth distance doubling in two months and expected to double again in three months.

Mars

Annual Housecleaning Begins at Courthouse

The Raleigh County Courthouse undergoes its annual fall housecleaning as staff prepare for routine maintenance and cleaning across offices. Cleanup activities focus on dusty areas, window treatments, and common areas to ensure a tidy public building ahead of year end.

Raleigh County

Red Cross Drive Totals Just $12 in Raleigh County

The Raleigh County Red Cross chapter reports only 12 dollars raised so far for the Help for Hungarians drive led by executive secretary Mrs. T. C. Moorefield. The National Office has earmarked 1 million for refugee care and the 200000 meals program as local funds support continues.

Red Cross Raleigh County T. C. Moorefield Chanter Tha Morreout

Eisenhower and Wilson Discuss Next Fiscal Year Budget

Ike and Wilson meet in Augusta to review a Defense Department budget reportedly set at 38 billion dollars for the coming year. Estimates show a 2 billion dollar rise over the current year, with Wilson pruning about 4-4.5 billion from Air Force Navy and Army requests. The plan omits stockpile material and atomic weapons but includes about 19 billion for the Air Force 10 for the Navy and 2 for the Army. White House aide James C. Hagerly said budgeting is in final stages and will go to Congress next month as Wilson heads to the NATO ministerial meeting in Paris.

Augusta Eisenhower Wilson Air Force Navy Army Pentagon Defense Department Atomic _Energy Commission James C. Hagerly White House Congress Paris NATO Ministerial Council Secretary of State Dulles Marshall North Atlantic Alliance James C. Hagerty Nison Nixon

Parolee Juvenile in Mabscott Faces Juvenile Court

A one year old Mabscott boy on parole from Pruntytown was arrested by Mabscott Police Chief Trenton Stover for drunken driving and lodged in Raleigh County Jail at 1 03 am. The juvenile has appeared in Raleigh County Juvenile Court five times and may be returned to the West Virginia Boys Industrial School at Pruntytown. The Child Welfare Division is investigating the case.

Mabscott West Virginia Boys’ Industrial School Pruntytown Raleigh County Trenton Stover Child Welfare Division

Jail Briefs in Raleigh County Libel Case and Moonshine Charges

Sheriff's deputies report multiple arraignments and jail entries. Dora Underwood and Kermit Massey faced adultery and illegal activity charges with fines and 60 day jail terms. Ezra Meador, Robert Allen, and William Ellison were jailed on moonshine, stolen vehicle, and destruction of property charges. Ethyl Farley booked for drunkenness and trespassing.

J. Pia Meadows Archie Richardson Besoco Dora Underwood Duce Cones Raleigh Beckley Kermit D.massey Crab Orchard Massey J. K. Cole Beckley Police Lodge House of Ill Fame Ezra Lee Meador Odd J. E. Mays Meador Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division U.S. Treasury Department Robert Lawrence Allen Fayetteville Federal Bureau of Investigation William Elisoni Beckley Pofica Ethyl Farley

BeclKey City Meters Report $650 Weekly Receipts

City records show Beckley street meters gathered $650 for the week ending today. Municipal Parking Lot receipts added $691.44 for the week ending Thursday, totaling $1,341.44 in meter receipts. Weather and Christmas shopping linked to the strong week per City Recorder Emery J. Smith.

Beckley Emery J. Smith

Hit Run Crashes Police Car Damages Patrol Vehicle

An unidentified driver crashed into a state police patrol car parked in front of 1 Beckley Ave at 11 45 p m, causing several hundred dollars in damage. Berkley Police investigate the hit and run.

W. E. Webb Beckley Ave Berkley

One Killed in Chicago Elevated Train Fire

A flash fire on an Evanston to downtown Chicago elevated train near Howard Street killed the motorman Daniel Cullen, 47, and injured about 40 passengers. Witnesses said passengers leaped to safety as flames spread through the front cars and smoke filled the train.

Chicago Ile Sone Lane Elevated Street Chicago Transit Authority Evanston Howard Street Sarvis Avenue Ited North City Russell Lane Associated Press Tofinto Wee Ling CTA Daniél Cullen

Massive Cold Front Hits Rockies and West

A strong cold front sweeps the Rockies bringing 25 to 30 degree readings and snow up to 1 inch in spots while rain and snow mix over the weekend. A fatal crash near Cheyenne leaves two dead and several others injured as a snowbound motorist is rescued after 40 hours in Montana. The Philippines gains a one year UN Security Council seat with a victory over Czechoslovakia as Montana and Wyoming endure single digit lows and widespread cold.

Denver Hartville Wrvo Cheyenne Cut Bank Mont Wanner

Administration Begins Review of Aid Policy

The Eisenhower era launches a major policy review, weighing a possible new European aid program amid Western Europe tensions and Suez disruptions. Officials discuss aiding Britain and allies, while Congress may oppose purely economic aid and tax changes look unlikely this year. Secretary Dulles heads toward NATO talks with Allies as policy directions emerge.

Washington Eisenhower U.S Europe Britany France Suez Canal New York Great Britain Congress Nixon Britain Egypt Dulles Paris North Atlantic Treaty Council

Bailey pushes outright federal aid for school projects

Bailey urges a direct federal aid program for school construction with no matching requirement, proposing a four to five year period at four to five percent interest. He contrasts with tied grants and calls for 400 million dollars annually for four years on a matching basis.

Nashington Bailey Fed House

Planes Blast Rebels in Cuba near Niquero region

Cuban air force planes bombed and machine gunned a rebel group in southeast Cuba near the Site Where a rebel force landed Sunday. An army communique says three rebels were killed and two captured. insurgent strength estimated at 40 to 100 men. The rest of the country remained calm. Sabotage reported at several points.

Havana Cuba Niquero

Kidnap Trial Goes to Jury for Peter Weinberger Case

In Mineola New York the Angelo LaMarca case ends testimony with prosecutors and defense wrapping up. The defendant faces charges of kidnapping and murder in the ransom demand tied to the death of Peter Weinberger. An all male jury will hear the closing arguments.

Mineola N.Y Angelo LaMarca Little Peter Weinberger Morris Weinberger LaMarca

Runaway Snark Missile Believed Landed in Brazilian Jungle

The Air Force said a runaway Snark missile launched from Patrick AFB, Florida, likely landed somewhere in the Brazilian jungle near the Amazon. Radar tracked it to the South American coast but no crash reports were received. wreckage may remain unfound in dense jungle with no indication of warhead or explosives.

Washington Air Force Amazon River Patrick Air Force Base Fla Atlantic South America

8 0 Purchases Stock in Airline

C& O announces a substantial interest in Slick Airways. It takes 3 333 000 of Slick ten year debentures convertible into common stock in two years. Proceeds fund facility expansion and increased four engine DC 6As. Walter J. Tuohy and DW Rentzel outline growth prospects in air freight.

Cleveland Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co Slick Airways, Inc Walter J. Tuohy C&o DW. Rentzel Slick Slick Common Slickamily Tuohy Slick ‘Airways

Settlement Reached in Auto Accident Suit

A $1,000 settlement was reached today in Raleigh County Circuit Court in the case of Katherine Mullins Eccles versus George A. Fisher Navarro. The suit stemmed from an automobile accident that occurred July in Eccles.

Raleigh County Katherine Mullins Eccles George A. Fisher Navarro

Public Service Panel Hears Transfer Bid for Local Water Utility

The Public Service Commission opened a hearing on a request to transfer the Stotesbury and Helen Watts water system serving 128 homes in Fayette County to Dari Ovid Johnson. The proceeding aims to determine consent and terms for the transfer.

Charleston Public Service Commission Baan Stotesbury Helen Wats Page Fayette County Dari Ovid ‘Johnson

Eden's Conservatives Hold Power Amid Suez Tensions

Britain's Conservative government wins a confidence vote 327-260 and 312-260 after a split over the Suez intervention. Acting Prime Minister Butler leads as Eden remains in Jamaica awaiting return next Friday amid questions on leadership and policy.

London Britain Anthony Eden Ional R. A. Butler Eden Jamaica Wasimany Butler House of Commons Middle East Suez France Jers Toa Par Tanaar Priny Plantic Island

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