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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
6
Marineland of the Pacific uses a decompression chamber to bring deep water specimens to the surface without bends. Specimens from depths under 300 feet are lifted alive after divers fill the chamber at the ocean floor. The chamber is sealed and raised, then the fish are brought gradually to surface pressure per Navy tables.
European Staff correspondent surveys London reaction to The Beatles album. Times lauds it as the year's key musical event, Observer ranks them above Schubert, Guardian hails postscientific age status, while Melody Maker warns against serious pop cred. The LP features 30 tracks with parodies of Elvis, Beach Boys, and others, plus experimental pieces like Revolution 9 and Birth Day.
Presidential Art Medals releases a Robert Kennedy memorial medal with obverse portrait and dates 1925 1968. Reverse shows naval insignia Justice Department seal New York state seal and Kennedy quotation separated by a broken laurel. Limited run 15000 silver pieces 15 and bronze 5 each first come first served. Readers may order from Presidential Art Medals Inc Englewood Ohio.
One car demolished and another heavily damaged in a Thursday Oak Hill collision. Billy Ray Davidson of Terry Avenue drove a 1963 model car from Country Club Road into Clyde Phillips of Rosedale driving a 1968 model vehicle. Davidson’s car was demolished. Phillips’ car damage estimated at $600. No injuries reported and no charges filed.
In an ABC interview, Lady Bird Johnson says her favorite White House spot is the Truman balcony and she enjoys nightly walks. She describes her life there, notes no ghost encounters, and recalls a Lincoln plaque moment that gave her chills. President Johnson praises her as a careful, objective reporter.
Rio de Janeiro authorities freed Alberto Dines editor of Jornal Do Brasil after a Monday arrest for speaking against new censorship measures. The move follows intensified government pressure on the press and media controls.
The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Blindness notes that poor eyesight is a leading factor in numerous hunting incidents, urging awareness of eye health and safety among hunters and families.
A man wearing a T shirt and undershorts climbed a ladder to reach Mary Moxey, 45, and carried her to safety as flames engulfed her home in London. He vanished into the night without giving his name amid freezing temperatures.
Frederick L. Ferris, retired Rider College journalism department chairman and former editorial page director of the Evening Times of Trenton, died Thursday in Somerset Hospital. He was 74.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Martin A. Fladoes in Milwaukee. She died Tuesday at age 82. Mrs. Fladoes championed rescinding her brother Billy Mitchells court martial and sought a posthumous promotion to General of the Air Force for Mitchell who died in 1936.
In Nashville Tennessee funeral services were scheduled for Charles L. Cornelius Sr a prominent attorney and former president of the Nashville Bar Association. He died Thursday at age 80.
Chicago photographer Arnold Tolchin, 47, longtime prize winner for the Chicago American, died Thursday at Skokie Valley Community Hospital after a year long cancer battle. He resided in Morton Grove.
Sabine Cub Scout Troop No 421 held a Christmas program Monday evening at Bellemeade Baptist Church. Den 1 directed by Mrs Deloris Ellis presented The Meaning of Christmas with James Ritchie James Dishman Bobby and Billy Ellis Joe Tilley and Richard Tilley. Den 2 directed by Mrs Juanita Phillips performed Christmas with Wesley Bailey Ross Bailey Bobby Ellis and Carlos Trump. The Nativity playlet directed by Cub Scoutmaster Charles Hubert Frazier featured Angels Norma Gay Phillips Karla Dawn Bower shepherds Timmy Tilley James Ritchie and Terry Dishmon wise men James Trent Victor Ward and Terry Dishman. Carlos Trump portrayed a Christmas pixie and gave a recitation. Miss Betty Ellis played piano offering Christmas music.
Pax PAX and Lewis Holley family from Richmond Virginia spend weekend with Roy Holley in Lively while Lanette Darlene and Deborah visit. Everette Lively calls on Ira Stover at Quinwood. Albert Borcellas enjoys holidays in New York. Russell Williams and children Pam and Brad visit Rex Williams and Max Tyree families in Paint Creek Road Oak Hill.
Glen Rogers and family guests this week include Mrs. Michael O Kane and Miss Diane O Kane from Springfield Virginia. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stewart included Lon Bailey Madison Laura Stewart Marie Mullens and others from Matheny. Christmas visitors to Mrs. Audrey Massey were Jay Cook Alvin Ann Carolyn Griffith Begoda New Jersey Jane Simmons Janet Dale Dean and Stanley Lafferty Garfield New Jersey.
A Thursday evening blaze at Johnny Blankenship’s trailer home in Mullensville caused about 100 in damages. Wyoming County Fire Department responded to the call and believe the fire started by thawing water lines.
In Bristol England three truck drivers growing tired of two young men chatting on a phone booth bound the pair with rope. The captives escaped when the truckers hung up their phones and dialed police for help.
Henry Hite, 53, famed oboeist, drew attention at O'Hare Airport on Thursday as he traveled to a Dallas concert. The unusually tall musician stood 8 feet 2 inches, attracting curious onlookers and media.
Oak Hill and surrounding areas note a holiday pattern as Donna Janney of West Virginia Liberty College visits her parents on Newland Avenue, and others including Harry Ford of Charleston and William Kieldsing of Dalgreen travel to spend Christmas with relatives. Marshall University student Tulley joins Taylor Street relatives. P D Ford sails for Ft Lauderdale for three months.
The National Communicable Disease Center reported that Hong Kong flu may have doubled deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the US during the third week of December. About 1,000 people died that week, 500 more than normal, marking the second major increase in flu related mortality since the epidemic began.
Be A Reporter lists contact points for citizens to submit news to Raleigh reporters. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sanderson with a phone number 252 6105 and Mrs. Russell Pegram with a phone number 683 432 for Sophia. The brief notice provides avenues for community news contributions.
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