Humphrey vows to repeal Taft-Hartley section in 1966
Vice President Humphrey told AFL-CIO delegates in San Francisco that the Johnson administration will press hard in the Senate to repeal Section 14 B of the Taft-Hartley Act. He argued the labor clause harms workers and business and pledged fight-to-win effort to undo the union shop ban in 19 states. President Johnson urged restraint on wage demands to curb inflation and urged labor leaders to support cost-price stability and the House measure repealing 14 B, pending Senate action. The convention heard Rusk scheduled to speak next.
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William J. Eaton
San Francisco
UPI
Afl-Cio
Johnson
Obert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Senate
Texas
Organized Labor
House
Dean Rusk
Willing Workers Band Christmas Party Set
The Junior Willing Workers Band of Matheny Church of God met at the church with Sandra Stewart leading. Members sang carols and planned a Christmas party for 6:30 p.m. on December 22 with gifts, refreshments by Mrs. Ella Jane Stepp and Mrs. Eloise Stewart. Next meeting is January 3 at 6 p.m. All area girls are invited.
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Matheny
RNS
Matheny Church of God
Sandra Stewart
Ella Jane Stepp
Eloise Stewart
Sue Stewart
Jane Stewart
Brenda Stewart
Cynthia Stewart
Judy Stewart
Barbara Privett
Rebecca Stewart
Sherry Stepp
David E
Laymen to Meet Mullens Council on Christmas Baskets
The Laymen's Council of Mullens Area Churches will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in South Mullens to discuss plans for a Christmas basket for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
RNS
South Mullens
Fire destroys Amigo couple's trailer home
A blaze at 6 a.m. destroyed the trailer home of Mr. and Mrs. Malen in Amigo as Mr. Harper lit a kerosene stove. The couple lost all belongings and are now staying with Mrs. Harper's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Tom Ellis, Corinne, while the Malens Fire Department responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMIGO
Dale Harper
Tom Ellis
Corinne
Malens
Broken Record Alliance Attacks Mail Message Broadcast
In Ohio a fragile marked package containing a message from Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien was delivered by Postmaster Chal mers Smith to radio station WFAH to be played. The record inside the package was found broken when station officials opened it.
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Broken Record Alliance
Ohio
UPI
Chalmers Smith
WFAH
Lawrence O’brien
Protesters Mute Walkout in Berkeley California
In Berkeley a muted protest unfolds as participants plan a dinner event wearing slacks beneath skirts and dresses. The unusual dress code signals quiet dissent and draws attention to the gathering without loud demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley, Calif
UPI
France Remains Top U.S. Gold Buyer in Q3 1965
The Treasury reported that France bought 117.2 million dollars of U.S. gold in the July to September quarter, while Britain contributed a 132.3 million dollar base. The movement reflects Soviet gold sales in London to fund Russian wheat purchases.
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Washington
UPT
France
U.S
The
Treasury
Britain
London
Postal rate hike eyed by Postmaster General O'Brien
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien hinted at seeking a rate increase during remarks at the National Press Club. He said a rise is under consideration because of planned improvements in service.
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Washington
UPI
Lawrence F. O’brien
O’brien
National Press Club
Yule Pageant at Oceana WSCS Meeting Highlights
A Christmas pagent at the Oceana Methodist Church featured Nativity scenes with Mary portrayed by Mrs. David Mayberry and narration by Mrs. Glenn Chaffin. Members announced a $101 donation for basement and kitchen work, plans for Christmas baskets, and the annual party set for December 21.
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Oceana
Woman's Society of Service
Delilah Methodist Church
Hasmond Ands
P. D. Ray
Agenet East
Glenn Chaffin
David Mayberry
Mary
Chaffin
Hal
Hassell Blackburn
Dick Cook
Robert Dillon
Harold Dillon
John Edwards
P. D. Raymond
Herman Reed
Jack Rider
Ralph Toler
Creed Walker
Eugene Akers
Lawrence Clouse
Dean Rollins
Hallard Chaffin
Eveline Smith
Nancy Jeanne Ac
Ball Of Fire Believed To Be Meteorite
An orange ball of fire reported across the Pittsburgh region sparked police, aviation observers, and scientists to search a 75 acre Mt Pleasant area for debris. Pentagon sources suggested bolide or meteor shower. Lapeer and surrounding searches followed a shredded lead foil find.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Mt. Pleasant
Pentagon
Paul Annear
Baldwin Wallace Observatory
Air Force
Mount Pleasant
Lapeer
Mich
Detroit
Lenny Tolly
Tolly
Evangelistic Services Under Way At Mount Hope Church
The Rev. Joseph Brookshire of Lexington leads Evangelistic Services at Mount Hope Methodist Church each evening at 7:30 this week under the Abundant Life Mission. Brookshire will present world travel slides and a music service is set for Saturday night. Mount Hope High School Chorus closes with Sunday evening service. Committees cover prayer publicity visitation hospitality ushers nursery music entertainment spiritual life youth attendance and finances. Public invitation extended.
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Mount Hope
Joseph Brookshire
Lexington
Mount Hope Methodist Church
Abundant Life
Ralph E. J. T
Brookshire
Mount Hope High School
E. B. Roberts
Haven Davis
Edward Martin
Jennie Cope Carter
Other Light
George Vargo
Henry Danner
W. L. Bur‘russ
Nolan Kemp
Sue Spade
Okey L. Patteson
Program Highlights at Herndon PTA Meet
The Herndon High School PTA met for its monthl y session featuring the senior class and juniors Dixie Lusk and Dwaine Goodwin. The program titled Keeping the Spirit of Christmas included an introduction by Oma McKinney, a Christmas Hymn chorus, Keeping trias, The Lord's Prayer by Jimmy Harrison, O Holy Night, and A Christmas Prayer performed by Dixie Lusk and Dwaine Goodwin with Betty O Neel assisting.
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Dwaine Goodwin
Betty ‘O’neel
Bronze as the earliest alloy used by humankind
Bronze marks the first known alloy created by humans, forged from copper and tin to enhance hardness and durability. This discovery shaped tools, weapons, and societal progress across ancient civilizations.
Christmas Charm In Your Home Discussed By Garden Club Speaker
Mullens notes recount Lorena Spiller Garden Club meeting at Rose Floral with 17 members. Mrs. Wickline spoke on Christmas Charm for homes, displaying arrangements and wreaths. Members shared greens. juniors crafted tray favors for Wyoming General Hospital. Club plans a Dec 12 tea, sends Christmas arrangements to hospital, donates 25 to Mullens Chamber of Commerce, and hosts January meeting at Carl Moran’s home.
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L. B. Wickline
Lorena Spiller Garden Club
Garden Club
Wyoming General Hospital
Thrasher
Mary Bowman
First Methodist Church
Oceana
Mullens Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Newsome
Elizabeth K
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Carl Moran
Buren Toler
Wickline
Biggs
Cook
Stella Diehl
C. R. Clowers
R. D. Price
Louis Kaman
John Miller
Moran
C.V. Stewart
Troy Stone
Stanter Wers. Wiley
Wick- Hine
Ted Robinette
Wolken
Reporter network invites readers to submit local news
Residents across Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties are urged to share news with Raleigh Register correspondents identified by RNS marks. Call nearest contact listing names and phone numbers to speed stories to the newspaper for publication.
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Fayette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Raleigh Register
Wyoming Zoning Plans Heard By Commission
The Wyoming County Planning Commission met in Pineville with acting chairman B B Schilling. Attendees from Marcou O Leary Associates and Charleston Department of Commerce discussed zoning for the R D Bailey Reservoir Twin Falls State Park land use and county development needs. A motion approved inviting county court members Mullens Oceana Pineville officials and education leaders to the next planning meeting.
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Pineville
B. B. Schilling
Wyoming County
Fred Mayer
John Fendersmith
Marcou O’leary
Art Miller
Department of Commerce
Charleston
R. D. Bailey Reservoir
Twin Falls State Park
Mullens
Oceana
Pine
Regional OEO offices gain grant approval power
The Office of Economic Opportunity shifts authority to seven regional offices to approve antipoverty grants. Regional offices can now approve program development grants under 75000, state technical grants under 250000, and community action grants under 500000.
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UPI
Ice Econome Opportunity
OEO
James Kelleher
Bud Church Hosts Youth Association Meeting
In Herndon December gathering of the Rock Castle Baptist Youth Fellowship Association met at Bud Missionary Baptist Church. Officers Brenda C. McKinney, Butch Sizemore, Dixie Lusk, Jeannie Runion led a group including Karen Lane, Mary Underwood, Sandra Walls, Dale Lusk and Roger Lusk. Banner won by Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville. Next meeting set for January 3.
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Herndon
BNS
Rock Castle Baptist Youth Fellowship Association
Bud Missionary Baptist Church
Brenda C. McKinney
Butch Sizemore
Dixie Lusk
Jeannie Runion
Karen Lane
Mary Underwood
Sandra Walls
Dale Lusk
Roger Lusk
Cook Memorial Baptist Church
Pineville
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