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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1964

Page

9

Special Permits Changed For Two Day Deer Season

A District IV Natural Resources notice explains major changes to the two day deer season permit process in Hardy and Hampshire Counties. Permits will be distributed by county based on 1963 hunting license sales with applications opening December 16 at the county clerk. Applicants must show West Virginia residency. out of state hunters are ineligible. Each person receives one non transfer­able permit and must hunt in the county stated. Juveniles require a licensed adult. Deer killed in the regular season makes one ineligible. Permits awarded on a first come, first served basis.

District IV Department of Natural Resources Hardy Hampshire Natural Resources M. Lane Lane West Virginia Hampshire County West

The Well Child Of With Caution Hemophiliac Life Guide

A medical explainer from a newspaper feature covers hemophilia in boys, inheritance patterns, and early diagnosis. It advises testing clotting time before circumcision, avoiding aspirin, and protective home setups. It notes Factor VIII treatment options and suggests contacting the National Hemophilia Foundation for guidance.

Boomtown for Brains rises in Southwest campus

Richard son Texas United Press International reports the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest near Dallas is rising as a new campus in Richardson. The institute focuses on basic research in atmospheric science computer science and molecular sciences with ties to Texas Instruments NASA Houston Rice University and University of Houston. Dr Lloyd Berkner leads the effort and the first Founders Building designed with =h-dites and quartz gives a glow at night as ceremonies including President Johnson’s address approach.

Carlton Wilson United Press International Richardson, Tex UPI Dallas Graduate Research Center Southwest Johnson Richardson Electronic and Aerospace Electronic Capital GRSC Christopher Columbus Lloyd Berkner Adm Richard Byrd Berkner Laboratory of Earth and Planetary Sciences National Center For Atmospheric Research Palestine Tex Laboratory of Computer Science Texas Instruments Manned Spacecraft Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration Houston Rice University University of Houston Founders Building

Beckley Man Arrested In Pittsburgh By FBI

William J. Kimbrew a 35 year old resident of Beckley was arrested by FBI agents in Pittsburgh on a charge of interstate transportation of stolen American Express money orders. He allegedly transported the orders from Cincinnati to London Kentucky around June 21 last year. Kimbrew and an accomplice escaped from the Laurel County Jail in London last September while being held on local charges. The accomplice was later captured and a loaded .38 caliber pistol was found concealed in a shaving kit in Kimbrew's room. A hearing before a United States commissioner in Pittsburgh was scheduled.

William J. Kimbrew Beckley FBI Pittsburgh American Express Cincinnati London Kimbrew Laurel County United States

Specialist Warns on Christmas Lighting Safety

West University Appalachian Center extension specialist Waldo E. Bell warns residents that Christmas lights can be dangerous if not installed properly. Follow rules: use US approved decorations, inspect for wear, discard questionable items, unplug lights at wall outlet, disconnect before bed, use weather rated cords outdoors, and keep foil decorations away from lights.

Waldo E. Bell West University Appalachian Center Labora

Letter Reveals Youths Plight To Escape Death

Two boys aged 12 and 10, sons of Cyril Taylor, described praying for their father’s killers after witnessing his murder by Congo rebels. The family, part of the Heart of Africa mission, fled a prison siege as Belgian paratroopers arrived. The boys feigned death among corpses to survive the massacre.

Fort Washington UPI Congo Murray Taylor Barry Worldwide Evangelization Crusade Heart of Africa Mission Jesus Cyril Taylor New Zealand Lowa State Stanleyville Stanville Taylor Mary Harrison Scotland Muriel Harman Canada Mrs. Taylor Colleen Pauline Miss Harrison

Set Goal to Cut Electric Prices by 1980

The Federal Power Commission announced a target to reduce the national average residential commercial and industrial electric prices by 27 percent by 1980. It proposed coordinated growth across 3,600 power systems to lower generation and transmission costs, aiming to drop the rate from 1.7 cents to 1.2 cents per kilowatt hour and save about $11 billion annually.

Washington Federal Power Commission FPC

School Groups To Meet In Raleigh County

Two area Parent Teacher organizations schedule meetings this week. The Bradley PTA will meet at the school at 7 30 p m with room visitation at 7 p m James Lowry Raleigh County Science Supervisor will address the group Appalachian Bible Institute will provide music The St Francis de Sales PTA will meet at the school at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Bradley Parent Teacher Association James Lowry Raleigh County Appalachian Bible Institute St. Francis de Sales

Smith Elected NAACP Leader For 2nd Term

Rev. David L. Smith of Skelton was re elected as Raleigh County NAACP president. He first won the two year term in December 1961 and was installed in January 1962. Archie Johnson and others were elected to posts and directors at large. Smith pastors three Raleigh County churches including Tams Chapel Mul? ens and St James A M E East Park.

David L. Smith Skelton Raleigh County National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Smith Archie Johnson Welcome Baptist Church G. E. Coleman NAACP Marie Hembrick Charles Bandy Johnson N. Edward Abram Ev. Smith Tams Chapel A.M.E Tams Bethel A.M.E Mullens

Demonstrations At Bluefield Y To Continue

Bluefield protests against YMCA segregation to persist as three students face municipal court hearings on assault and destruction charges. A court injunction limits pickets to 20 feet apart, with eight expected at the Y today and possible further actions including a march on the police department. About 50 demonstrators marched peacefully outside the police station Saturday afternoon carrying signs about police brutality and freedom.

William C. Weimar Jr Houston Tex Concord Clarence Williams Ballard Fred McKenzie Princeton Bluefield State City Hall Bluefield State and Concord College Mercer County Circuit Court F. Morton Wagner

Two Hospitalized After West Virginia Car Crash

A two car crash on West Virginia Route 3 Sunday injured two people and caused about 400 dollars in damage. Lewis Mammock of Whitesville driving a 1957 model car struck James Louis of Beckley in a 1955 model car. Mammock was blinded by another vehicle's lights near Mount Tabor. Passengers Kathy and Jackline Souls were taken to Raleigh General Hospital for treatment and observation and are in good condition. Mammock was charged with failure to keep his vehicle under control.

W.va Lewis Hammock Whitesville James Louis Beckley Mammock Mount Tabor Kathy Jackline Souls Raleigh General Hospital Hammock

College Bowl Season Delights Extend Into January

College football wraps up the season but a slate of January bowls keeps fans engaged. Teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten vie for postseason glory as sponsors outline matchups and dates.

West Virginia GOP to reelect minority leaders in legislature

In Charleston UPI reports West Virginia Republicans met to back platform legislation and reelect minority leaders Sen. John Carrigan and Del. George Seibert as Senate President and House Speaker respectively. They aim to push exemptions from the three percent sales tax on food and drugs. Democrats head the 57th Legislature with Howard Carson as Senate President and H. Laban White as House leader.

Charleston House Senate Seibert H. Laban White Clarksburg Howard Carson Fayetteville Weaver

Professors Attend State Education Meeting At Cedar Lakes

Flippen of Bluefield State Teachers College attended with two other professors at a state educators meeting this weekend at Cedar Lakes. The Dec 11 12 gathering aimed to recommend program approvals for teacher education across West Virginia colleges and universities. C R Gilbert joined as biology specialist and R A Brown as mathematics expert.

John T. Flippen S. Fayette Sr Bluefield

County Group To Meet On Economic Opportunity Act Use

Raleigh County Community Action Association will discuss the use of monies from the Economic Opportunity Act and its effect on Raleigh County at 7 30 p m Tuesday. The organization and planning meeting will be in the Circuit Court Room of the County Courthouse.

Raleigh County Raleigh County Community Action Association Circuit Court County Court House

Days Were Numbered for Escaped Quick Prisoner

Cecil Fred Pillow escaped San Quentin last Friday and was recaptured Tuesday after police inspector Ken Murphy, a former guard, identified his prison shoes by a stenciled number. The article notes fans can be cruel and fickle as crowds are made up of people.

San Francisco UPI Cecil Fred Pillow Pillow San Quentin Ken Murphy

Almanac for December 14 1964 Do little born today

Almanac notes the date Monday December 14 1964 with celestial positions Venus Mars in the morning and Jupiter Saturn in the evening. Birth of aviator James Do little in 1896 and historical events include Washington’s death 1799 Alabama statehood 1819 and a 1961 Colorado train collision that killed 20 children. General MacArthur quote closes the day.

United Press International Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn James Doolittle George Washington United States Mount Vernon Alabama Union Silverton San Francisco Honolulu Golden Gate Greely Colorado

Estate matter of Cornett and Marshall figures in Raleigh County

Raleigh County clerks report on the administration of estates of Robert F. Cornett and Doris Creed Marshall. Novie Marshall named administratrix for Marshall estate. Caudle Meadows and C A Thompson Jr cited. Sheriff and committee for James E Beckner listed. Commissioner of Accounts Roy A Cunningham presiding. Calendar note shows December 14, Monday, 2 RR.

Robert F. Cornett Novie Marshall Doris Creed Marshall Caudle Meadows C. A. Thompson, Jr James E. Beckner peRoy A. Cunningham Raleigh County West Virginia

Bids Opened for Shady Spring High School Construction

The Raleigh County Board of Education invites sealed bids for Shady Spring High School with bids due January 12, 1965 at 2:00 PM EST. Documents available from Hancock & Moses Architects for $50 deposit, refundable if returned in good condition within 10 days after award. bid bonds required. The board may reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

Shady Spring High School Board of Education Raleigh West Virginia Raleigh County Court House Beckley State of Hancock & Moses Dunbar Street Charleston Raleigh County Bank General Contractors Board of Education of County of John W. Saunders

Death notices and funeral announcements from Plumley Spolitore Dunkley Blanks

The notices report Rita Rhoda Plumley of Vine Grove Kentucky 40 years old formerly of Shady Spring funeral at New Salem Baptist Church burial in New Salem Cemetery Felix Spolatore Prosperity 70 years old funeral at Rose and Quisenberry Peace Chapel burial in Prosperity Come Dunkley infant one day old Piney View died December 12 service December 14 Emma Blanks age ages Harlem Heights funeral at Community Baptist Church burial Greenwood Memorial Park memorial verse included

Plumley Plumley Rita Rhoda Vine Grove Kentucky Shady Spring Rose and Quesenberry Funeral South Kanawha St New Salem Baptist Church Earl Ward New Salem Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel Spoltore Spoltore Felix Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Father Thomas Kerrigan Purial Bon Dunkley Dunkley Melton Dunkley Piney View Webb and Neal Funeral Home Vance Drive Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Webb & Neal Funeral Home Blanks ‘Blanks Emma: Ager Harlem Heights Community Baptist Church David Powell Greenwood Memorial Park Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Greentown Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc

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