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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
1
Frank Borman and Jim Lovell pushed toward new space records aboard Gemini 7 as they orbited for days on space diet and water moistened food. Flight surgeons described Borman as full of beans while fuel cells and systems held steady despite clouds and a broken recorder.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told NATO that Europe's future may hinge on the Viet Nam war. In Paris he urged allies to trust U S commitments and warned of heavy burdens ahead as China rejected peace talks while Formosa and regional tensions persisted. Canadian external affairs minister Paul Martin opened the NATO session, with Rhodesia Cyprus the Congo and other issues to be discussed amid French elections and Soviet changes.
Paris reports UPI indicates the United States may need to redeploy troops from Europe to meet Viet Nam war demands, though officials say no immediate cuts are planned. Western Allied support could force a strategic change while the U S remains committed to European defense.
A Federal Communications Commission member criticized late night talk shows for bordering on indecency. He noted a few incidents on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ray Milland anecdotes. He said the host is talented but warned broadcasters may push boundaries further.
Eight Peace Corps volunteers set out on a 35 mile hike through snow covered mountains near Albuquerque New Mexico. They were outfitted for overseas service and the group, after three days in knee deep snow, voted to abandon the attempt claiming they were lost almost from the start.
Cloudy cooler and rain in Beckley area with little temperature change. Temperature highs around 88 in North Miami Beach Florida and 45 at Beckley airport last 24 hours. lows near 38. winds W-NW at 11 mph. river gauges Greenbrier low and clear, Lake normal and clear.
Legislative interim committee weighs a proposed implied consent law making driving on public roads consent to blood and breath tests for alcohol. Debate centers on protecting innocent drivers while ensuring possible license suspension for those who refuse tests.
UPI report from Charleston notes Sen Ned Watson discusses Ned Mente remarks on Marion County Democrat concerns about a proposed consent bill. The measure would allow tests to determine alcohol consumed after a driver is seen on West highways, raising law enforcement and public safety questions.
The subcommittee drafting the bill will urge full committee inclusion in Gov. Hulett C. Smith's legislative call. Dyer cites a minimum $100,000 first year cost for a statewide birth control program. State Sen. Paul Kaufman proposes three bills to replace the gross sales tax with a temporary 7 percent corporate income tax, yielding $5 to $7 million, with businesses crediting the sales tax.
Marines from Guam describe air strikes and ground fighting near Tuy Hoa and a river ambush. They report hundreds of Viet Cong killed, with eight bodies found and estimates of more than 670 total, while Marines count more than 200 confirmed dead amid cave and tunnel networks blasted by B52s. Two American servicemen are killed in a waterfront barroom brawl, and a company-sized clash northwest of Tuy Hoa results in further casualties.
Two Cabell County soldiers died in Vietnam the Defense Department announced. One was Lt. Lloyd A. Vannatter 25 of Milton and the other Pfc. Larry D. Searberry of Barboursville. Vannatter reportedly died in a week long operation and his mother said a letter promised he would be home for Christmas.
A B57 Canberra two man bomber on a strike mission crashed 34 miles southwest of Pleiku and 215 miles north of Saigon. The co-pilot ejected and was injured on landing and treated at Camp Holloway. The pilot died in the crash. officials said there was no hostile action.
West Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4 1 that state taxes on out of state manufacturers do not violate the federal commerce clause. Bailey and Son Inc of Clarksburg sought refunds for 1959 1961 arguing 90 of business was outside WV. Judge Calhoun said Bailey as intermediary rendered services wholly within WV before interstate sale.
President Johnson welcomed Pakistan's Ayub Khan to the White House with a call for temporary differences to be set aside. He previewed blunt talks on Pakistan's policies, citing long friendship but noting concerns over ties with Red China and the India Pakistan dynamic. Both leaders stressed the need for peace and stability in Asia and beyond.
President Johnson and Ayub Khan opened a weekend of diplomacy with warm remarks and hopes for closer ties. Ayub arrived at the White House by helicopter after landing at Andrews, with plans for meetings with Wilson and Erhard later in the week. The talks aim to avoid arming conflicts in Kashmir while addressing Asian realities and broader U.S. foreign policy.
Pearl River Louisiana four young children died in a trailer fire blamed on two mothers Charlene Roney 21 and Je Ann She 31 both from El Paso Texas they said they left the children to pay the rent at Sahara Club owned by Ben Canterbury the fire reportedly started after a faulty space heater gas line connection The mothers faced negligent homicide charges and were released on 2500 bond each
Rep Wright Patman questions the Federal Reserve Board and seeks more explanations on discount rate policy. Chairman William McChesney Martin Jr defends the move as inflation control while Patman argues it will boost banker profits by billions. Board members Maisel backs Patman on independence concerns. Robertson favors watchful waiting amid Viet Nam spending.
In Watrody Conn a tax review board member, George Macary 55, was shot by a taxpayer outside his home and was in grave condition at St Marys Hospital. Police guard the homes of other board members Henry Chestone and John Martell and hospital guards stand post. The attack followed anger over a re evaluation by H L Yoh Co of Philadelphia affecting 6700 appeals on 10000 pieces of property.
Davis said a final inspection is planned for Stephen's Lake area on January 1 with work to be completed in early spring. Seeding and general setup are expected to follow, marking progress on the project.
CAPE KENNEDY UP I reports a two cent plastic stopper found in a Titan rocket fuel line nearly grounded a Gemini 6 mission. Engineers cite Murphy's Law as the stopper escaped detection during checks and only surfaced as launch pressure rose, causing a brief shutdown before Wally Schirra and Thomas Stafford could launch.
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