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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

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Apollo 8 astronauts conclude moon mission aboard Yorktown

Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders splashed into the Pacific aboard the USS Yorktown after a six day journey that orbited the moon ten times. They described the reentry as a fiery, high speed ride and humorously noted the voyage was “made of American cheese.”

Yorktown UPS Frank Borman James Lovell William Anders Pacific Moon Borman Space Mankind Earth Apollo Kennedy Paine

Apollo 8 flight praised as triumph of the squares

NASA acting head Thomas O Paine hailed Apollo 8 as a triumph of the squares and said the return marks the start of a movement toward moon landings. He noted two landings in 1969 and two more by 1970, with Apollo 9 in early next year and Apollo 10 aiming for a near landing in May.

Edward K. Delong Thomas O. Paine Paine United States

Democratic Party Aims to Strengthen After Defeat

Washington D C Democratic national chairman Lawrence F OBrien said the party remains strong but faces weaknesses ahead of the 1970 and 1972 elections. He called for a stronger turnout program campaign financing reforms and focused efforts to win pivotal states plus increased recruitment of young voters.

Washington Lawrence F. O'Brien

Mao Tse-tung Birthday Passes Unmentioned by Beijing News

Tokyo based monitoring notes that on Mao Zedong's 75th birthday no comment appeared in major Chinese outlets. The New China News Agency and Radio Peking did not mention the anniversary in their Thursday reports.

Tokyo Red China Communist Party Mao Tse-tung New China News Agency Radio Peking

Filipino nurse Amarao to wed Jan 5 in Manila

Corazon Amarao, the lone survivor of Chicago's 1966 nurses massacre, will marry Manila lawyer Alberto Atienza on January 5. The 25 year old nurse helped convict Richard Speck in the townhouse dormitory bloodbath, with the marriage reported in the Manila Times Friday edition.

Manila Corazon Amarao Chicago Richard Speck Alberto Atienza Manila Times

Hospital to raise room rates at Charleston Memorial

Charleston Memorial Hospital will increase room charges by about four dollars at the start of the new year. A hospital spokesman cited the raise as necessary due to a recent agreement to boost employer salaries. Registered nurses will receive a new pay scale with a starting annual salary of six thousand dollars.

Charleston W. Va Charleston Memorial Hospital

Charlottesville Woman Claims Anastasia Heir Weds Local Man

Anne Anderson who says she is Anastasia and heir to the Russian throne married Charlottesville resident John Manahan, 49, two days before Christmas. He helped bring her to the United States last summer. The couple intends to remain in Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Anne Anderson Anastasia John Manahan United States

State Supreme Court Clerk Hines Dies at 68

Kenneth E. Hines longtime clerk of West Virginia State Supreme Court since 1950 died early today of a coronary attack at 68 He was born in Sutton served Braxton County prosecutor 1928–1932 Assistant Attorney General 1982 deputy clerk 1950 acting clerk 1950 and clerk 1950 He studied at Washington and Lee and was a member of state bar Survivors include widow Mabel Satterwhite Hines daughter Mabel Parks and son William E Hines I of Rockville Md

Charleston UPI Kenneth E. Hines State Supreme Court Hines Sutton Braxton County Supreme Court Charleston General Hospital Washington and Lee _ University West Virginia State Bar West Virginia Bar Association Mabel Satterwhite Hines Mabel H. Parks William E. Hines I Rockville

Saigon Envoy Denounces French Viet Cong Talks

Saigon’s war talks delegation chafed at France discussing South Vietnam’s political future with the Viet Cong. Pham Dang Lam denounced French Foreign Minister Michel Debre’s talks with Tran Buu Kiem as the Paris talks stalled. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong urged immediate circular table negotiations.

Paris UPI Saigon France South Vietnam Chier Pham Dang Lam Michel Debre Tran Buu Kiem North Vietnam Kiem Debre Lam United States

Viet Cong hit by air and ground in Saigon area surge

In ongoing Vietnam action, U S air forces and South Vietnamese troops hit Communist bunkers fortifications and sampans, destroying 125 bunkers 55 fortifications and 28 sampans in raids toward Saigon on Thursday. South Vietnamese infantry captured 49 Viet Cong trainees north of the capital and seized two tons of hidden arms in the Mekong Delta.

Saigon Mekong U.S South Vietnam

Q and A: Local queries on wages, checks, glue, and annexation

The community Q and A covers Nemo Foundations back pay details with two year limits and Wage and Hour guidance. It notes a check to Japan clearing in about two weeks, with bank draft as alternative. It warns glue sniffing is harmful and clarifies Rural Free Delivery meaning. It states hunting on Sunday is illegal in West Virginia and explains Bailey Avenue annexation requires steps via minor boundary adjustment or petition with contact to the city attorney.

Nemo Foundations Eisenhower Drive Nemo U.S. Department of Labor Charleston Japan United States West Virginia Bailey Avenue City Recorder Larry F. Stover E. M. Payne III

Obvious Fakes Used In Pueblo Capture Charts

Navy officer Lt. Edward R. Murphy Jr testified that captors forced him to create fake charts claiming the USS Pueblo violated North Korean waters. He noted glaring errors, including a chart showing 2,500 knots, and said the ship was outside North Korea’s 12 mile limit when seized. Three others were wounded, one died. medical reports showed malnutrition but no permanent injuries. Admiral Moorer said North Korea’s documents contained inconsistencies, yet the crew remained captive to aid negotiations for their release.

San Diego, Calif Edward R. Murphy Jr North Korea Murphy L Miles Washington Pueblo Duane Hodges Lloyd Bucher Balboa Naval Hospital

Hope still entertains troops despite weariness in Vietnam

Bob Hope said he is tired of the Vietnam War but will continue entertaining the troops. He noted the conflict dragged on yet praised troop morale and planned peaceful shows without artillery noise, performing up to 18 hours for exhausted soldiers in the Mekong Delta base.

Dong Tam Vietnam UPI Bob Hope Hope Mekong Delta

Agnes Grey Receives Telegram From Son Held in Peking

London Telegraphed message from journalist Anthony Grey, held in house arrest in Peking since July 1967, reports he is well. Agnes Grey confirms Christmas telegram from her son.

London UPI Agnes Grey Anthony Grey Peking

KKK member linked plot to kill nine Supreme Court justices

A UPI report states a federal grand jury in Cleveland is probing a plot to assassinate all nine U.S. Supreme Court justices. The investigation includes Donald Heath, a former Chicago policeman and Klan member, who allegedly helped plan explosives for Washington courthouse killings. Heath was fired from the Chicago police in April for leading a KKK cell and later described as Midwest Imperial Dragon before being banished by a Klan aide in September.

Chicago UPI Cleveland U.S. Supreme Court Ku Klux Klan Donald Heath Washington Heath Georgia KKK Akron Ohio Fillmore Illinois XKK National Knights of the Klan

U.S. gold holdings rise in November to nine-month high

U.S. gold reserves increased by 109 million in November to 10.897 billion, the second largest monthly gain this year but well below the 12.9 billion on hand in November 1960.

Washington UPI U.S

Weather outlook for Beckley region and West Virginia

Weather summary reports warmer, cloudy conditions with showers possible this afternoon and tonight in Beckley and vicinity. High around 53, low near 40. Saturday shows cloudy skies with showers likely and highs in the 50s, with precipitation probabilities from 30 to 60 percent. Five day forecast calls for below normal temperatures, with rain or rain/snow mix possible Saturday and Tuesday or Wednesday.

Beckley Condit Charleston UPI West Virginia

Inquiry A Routine Procedure in Pueblo Case

Washington sources say the USS Pueblo crew is unlikely to face court martial for actions during 11 months as POWs. A San Diego court of inquiry will review routine procedure, with observers noting no proof of NK aid to prisoners and no war with North Korea.

U.S United States North Korea Navy Judicial Board

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