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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
2
Senate Democrat Mansfield said a tax increase is not planned for next year to fund the Viet Nam war and inflation. He noted business fees are booming and defense activity may raise costs, with possible offsets from cuts in non-defense items.
Police hunted a gunman who grabbed a taxi driver, stole the cab, and set it on fire before vanishing in snow. The gutted vehicle was found on a New York road around 3:30 a.m. Police traced the suspect later downtown, but the trail faded on a paved road. A reported witness said the cabbie picked up the man earlier, who had $20, then drove off.
The West Virginia University scholarship from the State Chamber of Commerce honors the best native West Virginian student from the in commerce program. Donald Gene and several siblings share the 3.63 average cited, while Kenneth Leach, WVU class of 1962, posted a 3.84 overall in commerce.
Bids for eight road projects are set for today in West Virginia, with most work involving relocation of West Virginia Route 2 in Benwood Marshall County under SRC aid. The plan includes a tunnel area extension near I-77 and adds 1,945 feet south of Wheeling from 22nd Street Benwood toward the Wheeling city limits, affecting projects across Berkeley Ja Wood Barbour Marshall and Marion counties.
Law enforcement watched a trailer linked to illicit activity as agents identified a group of suspects. The named individuals include Jean Le France, 50, of Villedieu Les Poeles France, Jean Nebbia, 52, of Sartene Corsica, Lucien , 52, of St. Luanna Josette Conete on March, France, and Francisco i de Almeida, 52, of Sao Paulo Brazil.
Columbus dispatch reports World War II acclaimed Thunderbolt Division will be inactivated in Fort Sense ceremonies. Taps will be played and division history read as the 83rd Army Reserve Infantry exists only in records and memories of its men.
A US delegation led by James E consult Erhard seeks a space effort role while West Germany pushes for a multilateral NATO nuclear force. The talks explore share in Polaris submarine program and joint defense planning with US veto power over key weapon decisions.
Huntington hosts a three day honeymoon theme at International House as Feng and Rose T.S. lead at Duke University. Taiwan students Ching Fen Hsiao and David Chen praise the program, calling it tremendous and beneficial for Huntington and holiday spirit.
Defense chief McNamara outlined a broad budget plan tied to war effort aims. He proposed consolidating costs and urged Congress to support merging the Reserve with the National Guard. Sources estimate a multi billion dollar budget impact after the year’s start.
Dr. Fogelsong, 81, former pastor emeritus of The Methodist Temple in Beckley, died at noon after a long illness. Born in 1880 in Ceres Virginia, he entered ministry in 1903, married Lena Wilson in 1904, and had a son Eugene who died in 1940. He retired to Beckley in 1946 and helped unite two local Methodist churches. Burial is in Monte Vista, with services at the Methodist Temple led by Rev. W Reece Burns and Rev. Glen. Burial in Monte Vista at Bluefield. The family requests contributions to Beckley Child Care Center.
Col R Blevins 70 of MacArthur died at home at 3 30 today after retirement as a miner. Born May 29 1895 in ta North Carolina he was a son of Charles and Cecilia Pierce Blevins. Survivors include his wife Clara, son Walter Howard, daughter Annie Tabor, sister and brother in Beckley and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Roase and Quesenberry Funeral Home. Also Lake Graham Amigo funeral at 11 am Thursday for Graham born Oct 22 1899 who died after a short illness. Burial at Lewis Graham Cemetery Basin. Survivors include seven daughters and three sons with multiple siblings. Call after 2 pm today for viewing. Burial arrangements pending.
Luther White 66 of Harvey died in Huntington Hospital after a long illness. The body is at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor awaiting arrangements.
Funeral services for Spencer Robinson aged 74 of Hill Top are set for 1 p.m. at Hill Top Baptist Church with F C Dorcas in charge. Burial will follow at Hill Top Cemetery. Robinson died Friday after a long illness. Friends may call at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor in Greentown this afternoon.
Oliver Sherman Sherman of White Thorn Virginia brother of JS Sherman of Stotesbury died Sunday in Virginia. The body is at a Virginia funeral home pending completion of arrangements.
Funeral services for Joe Senner, 82, Route 1 Mount Hope, were held at Mount Bethel Funeral Home Chapel. Born in Poland in June 1883, he was a retired miner. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A snowslide on Guanella Pass thirty miles west of Denver buried Lee T. Unruh, 60 miles west of Denver. His body was found beneath 18 inches of snow about an hour after the slide began. James A. Holcombe, 16, also of Arvada, survived with a twisted leg. Unruh was killed when swept from the slope. a second victim was later recovered.
The plan raises teacher salaries by $10.7 million in a three step increase and adds funds for kindergarten support driver education and educational television programs at West Virginia and Marshall Universities. Welfare would receive $19 million including a $2 million Medicare boost and a $250,000 forestry camp for delinquent boys. A total tax revenue rise funds the plan with expected gains in gross sales and personal income taxes, while a $5.2 million bond retirement transfer to general revenue is also proposed to cover a World War I veteran bonus.
A telescope style description notes satellites in 20,930 mile high orbits with three path changes to set identifiers H I and to receive 144 megacycle signals and emit at 431 megacycles. Les 3 and Les 4 test components for future military satellites while Titan carries a 427 pound sun watching craft with solar paddles and 15 sensors measuring solar radiation.
A Denver suburb fire killed a child named Daniel while other children and workers escaped. Fire crews described a miraculous escape as a roof collapsed and glass sprayed the center area. The blaze caused about 2 million dollars in damage to a block of shops and workers. Christopher Strapping and John were involved in the scene, with unconfirmed details about a hares-like misread.
Showers moved through Washington and Oregon while Central Valley California saw heavy fog cutting visibility. A warm Chinook along Montana Rockies kept temperatures above freezing with Livingston reporting gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
A commuter express from Lisbon collided head on with a freight train near Sintra, killing 62 and injuring about 100. Survivors from the wreck rode a chartered bus to Lisbon after the double-train accidents, with one bus driver noting the unprecedented crowd of passengers.
A dramatic rescue freed four American construction workers kidnapped by Viet Cong near Bien Hoa. Henry M. Hudson and Edwin W. Jones, both wounded, were recovered along with their Vietnamese driver Chung Can Xuong. Dutchman Otto Scholten was killed during the abduction.
Los Angeles authorities report producer Hall Bartlett aged 44 injured seriously in a gas water heater explosion at Rhonda Fleming's Hills home. Bartlett underwent surgery for a severe fracture in the right arm and burns, taken to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in fair condition. Fleming, 43, was not hurt though the property sustained about $3,000 in damage. Fire officials said the heater closet burst when Bartlett opened the door after hearing a noise.
Moscow dispatch says Tass announced the 101st Cosmos satellite placed in an elliptical orbit from 161 to 341 miles above Earth. The satellite carries instruments for space exploration though its exact purpose remains secret, following the 100th launch just last Friday.
West Virginia State Police Superintendent W E Burchett urged safe driving during Christmas as the state road death toll reached 461 10 higher than last year and just under the year’s record. He warned speed and inattentiveness lead to trouble and said officers, though with families, will stay on duty to aid holidays.
Charleston based health director N H Dyer warns shoppers about a German made air flame lighter shaped like a lipstick that ignites when the top is removed leaving an invisible flame. The lighter is sold in Washington and advertised for mail order in Chicago and California. Dr Paul V Jolliet says users could be burned by the near invisible flame and the lighter's chemical can cause sickness if ingested.
In Quincy Massachusetts Judge Joseph Ford installed a modesty panel across the front of the jury box to curb distractions from high hemlines. He said it helps keep the courtroom focused and avoids embarrassing women and distracting men during trials.
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