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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

2

BSP Sponsors Party For Children In Pineville

Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta sorority hosted a social gathering with Twila, Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Martin and Betty and sons Joe Kevin Bar TY, Charles Smallwood, Rachel Richner, Suzanne Lyons, Elaine Lyons, Patty Burchette, Mrs. A E Baldwin and children Al Nanley, and Mrs. Sam Lambert and Monica for a Seytig ts Cow Show fundraiser.

Pineville RNS Gamma Xi Beta Egy Sorority Twila David ‘Wilson Betty Dottie Jean Jack D. Martin Joe Kevin Bar- TY Charles Smallwood Rachel Suzanne Richner Suzanne Elaine Lyons Pauty Burchette A. E. Baldwin Nanley Sam Lambert Monica

Power Pools Proposed to Prevent Blackouts

Legislators urged formation of power pools after last month Northeast blackout to boost grid ties and shared support. Federal Power Commission member Swidler criticized the Canada United States system and called Congress to oversee pools, set standards, and ensure reliable service nationwide.

Last Moonth Swidler Canada

Firm seeks dismissal for services at Arbovale and Frankfort

A firm requested dismissal of the case regarding services provided at Arbovale and labor related to Frankfort. The motion argues lack of grounds for continued proceeding and seeks termination of the matter.

Arbovale Lsbor Frankfort

Miss Patricia Callison to Spend Christmas in Cincinnati Home

Miss Patricia Callison a Cincinnati high school counselor will spend Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs O G Madison Street in Mount Hope Ohio.

Mount Hope Patricia Callison Cincinnati Ohio O. G. Madison Street Callison

Weston Uses General Germicide in TB Treatment Unit

Weston reports using a general purpose germicide in the TB treatment unit with a trial at University Hospital. The WVU Medical Center claims the product protects against all bacteria, while Weston officials limit its use to TB areas.

Ana Weston

Labor Parley Ends In Unity

In San Francisco the AFL-CIO concluded its 10th anniversary convention more united with support for Johnson and the Democratic party. The federation backed the antiwar society program led by Walter Reuther and approved measures to back labor interests amid past feuds. Only Paul Hall and Seafarers union leader Lei were named as not fully aligned.

San Francisco UPI Afl-Cio Johnson Democratic Party Walter P. Reuther Paul Hall

Beefed Up Civil Rights Enforcement Slated

Washington allocates more staff to enforce civil rights laws across HEW and Justice, focusing on Title VI of the 1964 act prohibiting discrimination in programs receiving federal aid. Libassi from the Civil Rights Commission will lead HEW efforts. Potential new federal action against harassment of Black students in integrated Dorchester County schools.

Washington Out of Health, Education and Welfare Justice Department P Libassi U.S. Civil Rights Commission Libass Spee Hew Gardner Libassi U.S Lega

Rusk Confers With Franco At Madrid Meet

Secretary of State Dean Rusk flew from a NATO session to Madrid for a five hour stopover before returning home He planned talks with Franco and Foreign Minister Cassar on Viet Nam and Spain's alliance ties but no immediate changes were expected The visit echoed his first meeting with Franco four years earlier in 1962.

Harry J. Stathos Madrid UPI Dean Rusk NATO Paris Rusk Europe Franco Fernando Maria Sard Rusk Viet Nam Spain

Fourteen Miners Die in Virginia Mine Rock Burst

A rock burst 4,500 feet underground at the Virginia gold mine near Welkom, South Africa, killed fourteen miners and left six injured on Wednesday.

Johannesburg South Africa UPI Virginia Welkom

Prison Break Report From Nation Penitentiary

A brief note from national penitentiary authorities reports a prison break incident at a facility in an unnamed town. No further details on suspects or casualty status are provided in the readable text.

Ee National Penetentiapa Ee Town

Lodge Officer Lola Mack Dies in Bluefield

Mrs Lola M Mack of Bluefield grand worthy counselor of the Court of Calanthe died at 430 pm in a Bluefield hospital She was active in the Flat Top Chapter Womens Convention and helped establish the Alpha The body lies at Lugo Funeral Home in Bluefield.

Bluefield Lola M. Mack Court of

Christmas Program Highlights PTA Meet Mullens High

Mullens PTA monthly meeting at Mullens High School featured a Christmas program. Mullens High Music Department led selections in the auditorium with a downtown Mullens backdrop by Darrall Poff and Mike Wilcox. Shelia Farley and Butch Thorn played Joseph and Mary in a manger scene. Vandar sang O Holy Night. A 92‑member class, led by Mrs. Kent Roop, accompanied by Mark Akers and David Runion, sang It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas The Twelve Days of Christmas and Whence Comes This Rush of Wings. Beth Carr read scripture and Connie Col offered a prayer. The audience joined the class in O Come All Ye Faithful Silent Night and Joy to the World. The Mullens High School Band, directed by Gene Allen, opened with Christmas selections.

Mullens Darrall Poff Mike Wilcox Butch Thorn Shelia Farley Joseph and Mary Vandar Kent Roop Mark Akers David Runion Lake Beth Carr Connie Col Mullens High School Gene Allen Aslee Lh ‘ la Oma Ashington Reys

Transit fares in New York may rise to 47 cents

The Transit Authority warned that subway and bus revenues would need to cover union demands, proposing a fare hike from 15 to 47 cents. The Transport Workers Union threatened a strike on January 1 if no contract is reached, as both sides exchanged position papers and plan to meet again Friday.

New York UPI Transit Authority City Transit Transport Workers Union

Darkness Strikes Twice in Polk Borough Power Outage

Polk Borough near Franklin, Pennsylvania plunged into darkness for nearly five hours after a motorist struck a pole, knocking down power lines. The same pole had been toppled by another driver 48 hours earlier in Saturday’s incident.

Franklin, Pa UPI Polk Borough Here

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