28 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
1
In S I D E Washington a UPI column notes the Caricaturists Society of America promotes a realistic look for the rich in cartoons. It unveils a model depicting a $100,000-a-year man with modest wristwatch while criticizing the common gaudy stereotype. The author questions the $14.95 watch as typical for six-figure earners.
United Nations apologized for the arrest of Katangese Justice Minister Valentin Ilunga in Elisabethville by a Swedish UN patrol. He was released after civilian UN officials intervened. Tsunga claimed injury from the incident. UN noted a misunderstanding. Katanga seeks constitutional talks toward federation or confederation to reintegrate secessionist Katanga.
Kennedy plans include a five cent first class mail rate, higher Social Security taxes for elderly medical care, tariff cuts tied to Europe, and tax reform to spur plants and machinery. Congress convenes January 10 with debates likely on tariffs, Medicare, and education funding, while self employed tax relief advances.
West Virginia received 6 to 7 inches of fresh snow in Raleigh County and surrounding areas, with heavier accumulation overnight. State Road Commission crews began work Wednesday evening and had county roads open by early Thursday. chains were urged for travel. Airport runway cleared by morning, while Martinsburg and other counties reported 5 to 12 inches in the night.
United Press International reports two fatal traffic accidents in West Virginia increasing the 1961 death toll to 367. Arnett Thaxton, 32, of Charleston, died after a two car collision on U S 21 north of Charleston, car going over an embankment. Ralph Grubb, 48, of Charlotte, NC, died on U S 460 near Princeton in a curve. Ruth Smith, 37, of Frankford, Greenbrier County, suffered serious injuries and three passengers from Lewisburg were hospitalized.
A brief weather note reports flurries this afternoon ending tonight with a high in the 20s and a low near 10 to 15 degrees. Friday looks partly sunny and cold. regional readings include Beckley and Oak Hill values, with river conditions Greenbrier River normal and muddy, Lake Bluestone normal but muddy, gauge at 3.5 feet near Hinton. Weather bureau notes a frigid morning in Clintonville Wisconsin and a warm high of 79 in Fort Myers Florida.
At Ohio Overall Cleaning Co in Cleveland a shooting left two dead and two injured. Spencer Payne, 33, fired on staff after being fired, then was shot by police. Production manager Roy Hoge, 66, and plant official Gerald Connolly, 57, were wounded. Payne died at scene. Arthur J. Ponds, 52, critical with head wound.
The Virginian Theater manager William Wyatt and building engineer Lewis Brumberger repelled two would be holdup men who confronted them near a downtown Charleston doorway as they prepared to deposit bank funds. Irritants were thrown in the assailants eyes and the suspects fled when passersby noticed.
Bald Knob Ski Slopes near Ghent will open Saturday through Monday as the first run of the season. Manager Harry Ellis says conditions are excellent with at least 10 inches of snow, ropes tows, a snack bar, and special family rates at Cabin Mountain in coming weeks.
West Virginians about 540000 will receive instructions and filing forms in the coming season. The forms mirror IRS formats and the 6 percent levy on 1961 federal tax is due. Payroll deductions began April 1 last year to cover the first quarter, with an estimated revenue around 15 million dollars.
Neutralist Lao leader Prince Souvanna Phouma warned the Laotian crisis could trigger an international war. He sought to avoid a rupture as princes Souphanouvong and Souvanna traveled from Plaine des Jarres to meet Premier Boun Oum, who refused a formal session and denounced prior coalition talks. US diplomats urged a peaceful settlement despite the stalled meetings.
In Evansville Indiana a family tragedy claimed four children and their mother Viola Kirkpatrick 34 when a home fire trapped victims upstairs as a gas heater overheated. Father James Kirkpatrick woke at 3 30 am EST to save his children but a collapsed stairway and heavy flames thwarted efforts. Six other children survived and several injuries were reported including Diane Kirkpatrick 14 with leg and arm fractures.
Narcotics valued at an estimated $20,000 on the illegal market were stolen from a South Charleston drug store last week, police and federal agents reported. The actual retail morphine value was about $600, but the drug could yield about 4,300 shots at roughly $5 each on the illicit market.
Eleanor Roosevelt named world’s most admired living woman for the 13th time in 14 years in a Gallup poll conducted this month with 1,600 adults. Jacqueline Kennedy ranked second, while Elizabeth II Mamie Eisenhower Clare Boothe Lace Helen Keller Chiang Kai-shek Margaret Chase Smith Pauline Frederick and Patricia Nixon also made the top ten.
Washington UP I report notes that a subversive activities control board examiner recommends declaring the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers a Communist infiltrated organization ineligible to bargain for any employee The five member board will consider the recommendation and hear oral arguments before issuing a final order Kennedy announced the action which began July 28 1955 Aboard member Francis A Cherry served as examiner and found the union substantially directed dominated or controlled by individuals engaged in supporting communism
A government report cites 238 findings alleging aid and support for the Communist party from a major union and its leadership. The AFL-CIO expelled the party years earlier, and the material notes continued influence despite removal. The document references further details on Union Page 2.
British troops planes and warships converge on the Middle East amid government denials of Kuwait protection moves. Iraq warns the UN that these actions threaten peace and Iraqi security. A refugee tragedy and police chase unfold in Berlin as refugees flee eastern bloc areas. Chuck Connors faces divorce in Los Angeles over cruelty and child custody. Algeria sees 13 killed in attacks tied to the Secret Army Organization Christmas truce. Burns stepson of Bob Burns freed on bail on burglary and narcotics charges. Mrs Woodrow Wilson remains ill during dedication ceremonies for a Potomac River bridge named for her husband. Gov Meyner of New Jersey travels to Manila for Kennedy’s inauguration in the Philippines.
Lynn Elroy Houck, 28, a paroled ex-convict, was held in Adrian Michigan in the slaying of Rev. Roy Decker, 72, the Brooklyn Methodist minister. Decker was beaten with a ball peen hammer, bound, doused with fuel oil, and set afire. death due to suffocation. Decker's stolen car was found abandoned on a rural road near Houck's home, with footprints in the snow pointing to the suspect.
President Kennedy aims to press upcoming year’s bold agenda including medical care for the aged under Social Security despite likely fierce fights in Congress. Palm Beach talks emphasize farm policy and a 1963 budget. associates expect Cabinet input from Orville Freeman as a State of the Union guide.
An explosives plant near Norton Virginia exploded injuring 15 people. Two children Pamela Sturgill eight and Donnie 12 were seriously hurt and hospitalized. The blast leveled the plant area and shattered storefronts within miles as flames reached 50 to 100 tons of ammonium nitrate.
Raleigh County will close all county offices from Friday closing time through Tuesday morning to give employees a three day holiday weekend for New Year. Sanity hearings were on the morning agenda and the court recessed until 1 p.m.
Downey Unified School District opened an inquiry after reports Tarzan and Zane Grey titles were removed from a library shelf amid parental objections. Ralph Rothmund of Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. defended Tarzan and Jane’s marriage, while the Downey Lions Club moved to buy and donate copies to the district.
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