Watergate details emerge as Ehrlichman testifies
Ehrlichman described Haldeman driving to Camp David on April 20 1973 as the Watergate cover up unfolded. He testified about his own reaction and recalled a moment when he broke down crying, while defense questions centered on motives and improper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Dave
Press House
Haldeman
David
White House
H.R. Haldeman
Camp David
Watergat
Car Walt
New River Bill Faces House Delay Over Blue Ridge Project
The New River bill clears the Senate 49 to 19 but stalls in the House Rules Committee since October. Interior Committee backs wild and scenic river status for the New River as Congress nears adjournment. Rep. Hechler condemns the Blue Ridge project for destroying farmland and natural river flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
American Electric Power Co
Senate
Interior Comitte
Congress
Virginia
Hechler
Blue Ridge Project
West
Hechter
Appalachian Power Company
Morton
Energy Resources Council
Biue Ridge
Final rites and obituaries in Beckley area
Obituaries list Benjamin J Carson 73 of 916 Scott Ave and many relatives. Services at Wectame Baptist Church East Park with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Several other local deaths include Lawrence Kessler Fayetteville and James Lamb Kopperston with services in Beckley and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Carson
Scott Ave
Wetcame Baptist Church
East Park
Wikins
Benjamin Glady
Paine Clarence
Joel C
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Beckley
Ayne
Yetteville
David Seead
Billy Reed
Huse Memorial Park
Fayetteville
Beckley Hospital
Tony
Ramp
Mes
Ippling Keasington
Fossar Kessler
Stey Bridge
Rosedale
Glen Jean
Concord College
Marshall University
Fayetteville Baptist Church
Rotary Club
American Legion
Phyllis Miller Kessler
Ugs
Jo James
Huntington
James Woodrow Lamb
Kopperston
Toneda Baptist Church
Harry Davis
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny
Adkin
Willam J
Mahala Gunnoer Lamb
Fathie Gunter Lamb
Roy
Lurvene- Ala
Gene
Koppersten
James
Kempner
Tex
Bethel Baker
Seattle
Wash
Harrison Rose
Baileysville
Evinsot and
Evans Funeral Directors
Oceana
Samuel Meadows
S. D. Wolford
Surveyor United Methodist Church
Tolleytown
O'Dell
United Methodist Church
Resleigh County
Ronnie
B.C
Virginia
Stover Tolleytown
Rebee O'Dell
Vincent Paige
Mt Zion Baptist Church
Dayton
Paige
Mt.Zion Baptist Church
Lorene Neely Paige
Nxo
Maeda
Mira
Townsend-Jones’ Funeral Home
Darton
Ohio
Zaida Smith
North
Kanawha St
W. &. Griswold
Melton
Everett N
Earl
Claude Bailey
Leo Lares
Emmette Hurt
Ray Gravely
Ernest Westbury Jr
Ford backs Rockefeller pick as inflation fight looms
President Ford praised the Senate confirmation of Nelson Rockefeller as energy adviser and launched a day of talks with a panel of Rockefeller aides. Ford planned a speech to the Business Council on economic policy amid concern over inflation and a 6.5 percent unemployment rate.
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Nelson Rockefeelr
Rockefeller
Commission
Cal
Deat
Therford
Senate
Crere
Football Foundation Hall of Fame
Ford
Econor Ihe Business Council
Ossen
Essmen
Ford Wissidering
Coal miners return to work as pickets ease across states
Steve McCann of the Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association says some mines are back on duty while most of Virginia’s 8 700 miners resume after picket lines were removed. About 30 000 of the United Mine Workers 120 000 miners are idle due to construction pickets. The UMW last week ratified a new three year contract for striking construction workers, with a ratification vote possible this week and a potential return to work Monday if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve McCann
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association Consolidation Coal Co
Northern
West Virginia
Virginia
Eastern Association Coal i Sof
UMW
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Turmoil in Rangoon Triggers Curfew and Army Request
Burma state reports say rioting erupted early today with civil authorities losing control. Thien Aung, chairman of the Divisional Peoples Council, appealed to the Rangoon commander for troops to aid police as buildings and vehicles were burned and slogans shouted. A curfew and stay-at-home order were imposed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Peoples’ Council
Thien Aung
Rangoon
Radio Rangoon
Lawmaker Warns of Ozone Threat and Skin Cancer Risk
A House subcommittee hearing cites a University of Michigan study predicting peak ozone damage by 1990. Esch warns bills to study and curb Freon use may come too late, risking a rise in skin cancer cases nationwide within the next 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban-Freon
Eseh
University Ofichigan
Esch
Point Pleasant Bridge Collapse Trial Update
Browning Melvin Cantrell rests his case as the Ohio River span crossing Point Pleasant collapses during rush hour on December 15, 1967, killing 46. The $6.5 million claim totals are filed. The trial may resume in January with Browning starting the state’s defense as Lovett rests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Cantrell
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Lovett
Browning
Harry A. Sherman
Pittsburgh
James White
Ravenswood
Sherman
Books clash in Kanawha County with failed communication
In Charleston, NEA hearings over Kanawha County book feud unfold as advocates on both sides urge better dialogue. Student delegate Charles Loeb Jr. says lack of understanding fuels the dispute while anti text group speakers urge cooperation and warn against ongoing lies and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
National Education Association
Kanawha County
Charles Loeb Jr
NEA
Loeb
Marcos frees 622 prisoners as others face trial
Marcos announces release of 622 martial law prisoners while ordering a former newspaper publisher tried for attempted sedation. He notes 5 234 prisoners remain jailed under the decrees from years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
UPI
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Marcos
Philippine
Court hears challenge to state abortion regulation
The court heard testimony on state abortion rules as Connie Mooney of the Charleston Women's Help Group said about seven Charleston women travel each month for out of state abortions. Legal Aid Society attorneys argued the hospital rule conflicts with Supreme Court guidance that abortions are a basic right in the first three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Mooney
Charleston
Prisoners in custody amid appeals in Boston case
Detective Lt. Bill Bergen identified five life-term inmates for first degree murder: Ladette Enfrid Brown Jr of Annapolis Maryland William J. Johnson of Mattapan Boston John Clinkscales Roxbury Boston and James McAlister Boston The other three were Robert L. Thompson Dorchester Boston serving 15 years for armed assault Curtis Johnson armed robbery 47 years born in South Carolina with last Boston address A M Johnson eight to 10 years though crime not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Bill Bergen
Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
Ladette
Enfrid Brown Jr
Annapolis
William J. Johnson
Mattapan
Boston
John Clinkscales
Roxbury
James McAlister
Robert L. Thompson
Dorchester
Curtis J. Johnson
South Carolina
A.M. Johnson
Raleigh Register Subscription Rates 1974
The Raleigh Register lists mail subscription prices as of October 1 1974 for daily and Sunday one year 81.00 plus 1.81 sales tax total 82.81. six months 26.50 plus 0.70 sales tax total 27.20. three months 19.50 plus 0.54 sales tax total 20.04. Mail service available where no carrier exists and sales tax applies to West Virginia entries.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Prince St
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Raleian Register
W. Vi. Nales
Virginia
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A. Walker Jordan Jr
Alfred
Stransburg
Campbell Jordan
Jordan
Dixon Campbell
Woodrow, Wilson High School
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Frances Wilkins
A. W. Jordan
Highland Park
N. J
Thomas Conner
Norfolk, Va
Jack Burger
Daytona
Fla
Robert, D. Watts
Glenview UL
Lawrence A. Kessler
Lawrence Arnold Kessler
Dodd
James W. Lamb
Ronald O'Dell
Bolt
Wille
Coy Reed
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Mrs
Ada Burke Ryan
Ars
Prince
Fane
Raleigh County
Lewis Mary Davis Garten
Presbyterian Church
Bowmans
Ryan
Maude) Turner
Beckler
Rose and Quesenberry
Oak Hill
Montgomery
Advisers
Burma
Ed Miller
Ezra Graley
Denver
Utah
George R. Baker
National Transportation Safety Board
Peter A. Granger
Fargo
S.D
Kingston
Saigon
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London
Madrid
Spain
Mexico City
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