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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
2
Reports from Saigon via Oman allege Viet Nam forces fired 160 surface to air missiles but only eight reached targets. Witnesses describe activity near Seeeeee and place casualties at unclear figures. details remain disputed and unverified.
Police said Moss driving on U S 530A about five miles east of here swerved to miss something and the crash killed Moss. The traffic death toll stands at 1008.
The 1967 defense budget press coverage notes a peacetime high around 60 billion dollars, risking tight funding across agencies. Viet Nam costs push for as much as 10 billion annually. McNamara cites 61 billion for the year ending June 30, with a 13 percent rise from 54 billion. NASA faces solar observatory delays and cuts. Commerce agency programs likely suffer most.
A World 000 grant informs Stanley Martin that an estimated 92,900 dollars will be spent for sanctuary state projects with a completion target date of February 1, 1967. A severe winter storm brings more snow and rain from the east to Texas. Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman told the National Wheat Growers Association in Lincoln Nebraska that there is no justification for bread price increases in the Midwest.
Paris NATO council heard a broad aid spectrum from ambulances to tanks and troops. Rusk warned the U S war in Viet Nam could decide Europe’s fate if Washington withdraws from defense commitments. McNamara warned of Communist China delivering nuclear rockets within two years.
NATO ends its 1965 review without solving core issues. France contemplates a revamp that could resemble withdrawal from air defense duties. Britain seeks greater contributions as the United States weighs possible force withdrawals from Europe if Vietnam War escalates.
UPI reports from Dacca East Pakistan place the cyclone death toll around 15 000 with over 1 000 fishermen among the missing. More than 10 000 feared dead on Maheshkhali island near Cox's Bazar as tides swept the region.
The Soviet Union launched its 100th space mission carrying scientific instruments to continue space studies, Tass reported. The launch occurred in Moscow with UPI noting the mission was in line with program goals and procedures.
A motorist struck a column of Alpine troops marching along a road in north Italy on Wednesday, injuring six soldiers. The incident occurred near Bolzano as the troops were traveling in formation. Police continued investigations into the crash and the motorist’s identity and motive.
Deaths and funerals notices list Ate who died May 8 at 9 15 p m at a Beckley nursing home and funeral services set for Sunday at 1 p m The deceased was associated with Raleigh Cleaners and Laundry for 14 years Survivors include husband Marvin C and five sons Bernard Hya Md Douglas Fort Belvoir Va Dwight Stotes Delvin and James E Hill A sister Bancoe bo et of Washington Friends may visit at the funeral home after 1 p m Saturday Lick Born at Watford September 9 1887 son of William Alexander and Lucinda te Wood wife died The body is at E M Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton.
Carl H Burdiss died at 9 am Thursday in a local hospital after an illness of one month. Funeral services conducted at Neal Funeral Home Chapel by Rev Carl Gray and Rev L V Basham with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at 2 pm today. Attendees included Thornton W W Bennett Clyte Gurn Byrd R V Johnson John Garretson Sergio Bos Bosch ain and John Hylton.
Weston's mass TB x rays involved about 1200 patients and 500 specimens at Weston State Hospital. Health officials say Weston TB numbers have fallen from 300 to 100 cases and mass testing aims to counter impressions of spread while transfers to Beckley are planned. High school visitors to the TB ward have occurred. proximity does not spread TB.
Thomas S. McElrath died at a local hospital at 4 45 a m funeral at Richardson Funeral Home at 1 p m He was born in Newport Virginia on March 21 1900 Survivors include Electa Price McElrath his wife a son Thomas of Seaford Delaware and a sister Mrs Clarence W Thomas of Fayetteville The body will be moved today from Williams Funeral Home MacArthur to Richardson Funeral Home Christiansburg Virginia
Reed Kingrey Beckley is noted with Maude and a sister Mrs. Mary Lancaster of Barboursville and two grandchildren. The son Bill worked with Commercial Credit Corp in Beckley for four years. The service is at Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala pending completion of arrangements.
In a terse item, Ogle Stover children are noted with a body resting at Armstrong Buneess Tame. Details are scarce, but the notice places the deceased with family and a local address.
A state wide view is urged as Beckley exchanges may merge with Glen Daniel and C P conducts a phone and mail survey. Estimated rate differences include 1.50 for private lines 1.25 for two party lines 0.95 for four party lines and 1.00 for any party line. Citizens organized a petition and canvassed neighborhoods in support.
Funeral services for Mrs Soeree Hattie Knighton Lan ark will be conducted at 2 p m Sunday at the Pentecostal Church of Christ on Maplewood Lane Elder Willie Scofield to preside Burial follows in the Cemetery The surviving son Andrew Campbell of Vi is listed among the few relatives The body will be moved from Wright and Anderson Funeral Home to the church for the service Friends may visit at the funeral home after 2 p m Saturday
Mrs Lola Mack of Bluefield will have funeral services at 2 p.m. in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Bluefield with Rev W Jackson officiating. Burial follows in Oak Grove Cemetery Bluewell. A retired teacher at Bluefield State College she died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital. The body is at Lugo Funeral Home Bluefield.
St John's, described as a Catholic institution, emphasises dedication to achieving the highest levels of academic excellence. The fragment notes Walsh as part of the same context, highlighting ongoing focus on scholarly standards within the community.
Funeral services for Margie L McKinney 10 of Miami Florida formerly of Ghent will be at 1ist Church with Rev G Shrewsbury and Rev Henry Smith officiating Burial will follow in Ash Cemetery Ghent She died at 10 pm Tuesday in a Florida hospital after an illness The body will be removed from the Caffee Funeral Home to the residence of Mrs Sherman Shumate at 3 pm today where friends may call The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service Pallbearers will be Gilmer Sweeney Nathan Hale Russell Meador Emil Meadows Ray Adkins and Leslie Meador.
HRC Director McKinney says the executive order creates a basis for action if agencies and firms do not comply. He notes big firms will face extra paperwork but expect little resistance. A February 16 report deadline will show compliance and an annual update. The 1964 survey found more Negroes at state hospitals and colleges but not in higher admin roles.
The piece discusses the first space concert setup and astronaut Frank Borman, a West Point graduate, being prepared for the event. It notes Schirra and a Navy PT flashback, with a “Beat Navy” echo. Army Navy football results are deferred to next year, mentioning the antenna score 38.
Rescue crews searched for two men missing after an overpass roof collapsed in Montreal. Five workers died and two were critically injured as 18 men labored on the structure. Police, fire crews, and volunteers rushed to the scene amid falling concrete and bent steel.
Mia Farrow, star of Peyton Place, snipped her waist length hair in her Fox Studios dressing room sparking changes to the show’s Alison appearance. Producer Paul Monash called it a surprise while noting Farrow’s silence over motive. The act could affect cast dynamics and script details.
Bandits seized a panel truck carrying gold around 9 am near suburban Paris as the vehicle transported precious metal. Police hunt for suspects after the brazen daytime theft and escape with the valuable cargo.
Astronauts Borman Lovell and Cernan faced a shortened Gemini 7 flight with a fueling issue. Ground crews planned to continue operations, relying on other rockets for re entry and aiming for a rendezvous and carrier recovery, while officials express confidence the fuel cell problem will not derail the mission.
Paris NATO ministers gave Secretary of State Dean Rusk a cool reception with no frenzy of applause. In Hollywood Mia Farrow, Frank Sinatra’s friend, cut her hair impulsively, seen as a provocative act. At Space Center Houston Flight Director Sam noted fuel cell issues but remained confident. On USS Wasp Gemini 6 Walter Schirra toasted the crew after splashdown with Merry Christmas and thanks for supporters' holidays.
Springfield student Ja ry E Keiffer and another Wheeling College nominee compete Saturday in Baltimore against Middle Atlantic State peers for one of thirty two Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University England Goodwin hopes for government service Virginia would be appointed Tr a chemistry major and leader of the student body at g
County clerk C O Smith says all classes of 1966 hunting and fishing licenses will be issued Saturday at the office.
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