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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
1
Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman described the moon surface as a vast lonely expanse from lunar orbit. The astronauts prepared to ship high resolution 100 foot scale lunar photos to observatories, aiming to deepen moon maps and science. They returned home for leave after Dec 21's flight, with a Bluebonnet Bowl outing planned in Houston.
The Apollo 8 crew released select photographs and film after returning to Houston. The images depict a forbidding lunar landscape with an Earth rise view, conveying vast emptiness and awe as Lovell, Borman, and Anders describe the moon's desolate surface and lonely perspective from lunar orbit.
President Johnson, in his final message to Congress, expressed confidence that his successor will strongly support America's moon landing drive. He praised Apollo 8’s legacy, but refrained from urging Nixon, noting other priorities will shape the decision while planning a salute to Apollo astronauts before leaving office. He aimed to be in Washington for the state of the union and Vietnam peace efforts, with no comment on the Beirut crisis.
Raleigh County Clerk C O Smitty Smith Jr filed an appeal with the Circuit Court contesting the County Court dismissal of his challenge to his successor’s election. He argues Fred T Stacy was ineligible due to a failed change of address affecting his voting precinct. Says Stacy disqualified as voter and candidate per West Virginia Constitution. Hearing date to be set after Stacy is notified. State legal counsel named. Cardinal Cushing ill but improving in Boston. spokesman reports he feels better after fever.
Amid stalemate in Paris, U.S. and Saigon clash over procedural rules for Vietnam talks. Cyrus Vance and Pham Dang Lam anticipated a working session, but no firm date was set as Hanoi and Saigon press for terms. Nixon’s Jan 20 inauguration looms and signals possible delays while Saigon seeks Viet Cong recognition as a separate entity.
The Hills Department Store is expected to open in early spring and hire about 140 workers. Applications are now being accepted at the Beckley Employment Office.
In a Shukan Asahi interview Mrs. Eisaku Sato, wife of Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, says he beat her many times and spent nights away from home with Geisha girls. She notes he is reticent, plays cards constantly, and rarely speaks to her these days. She criticizes her role and doubts retirement will improve their relationship.
About 600 men failed to report for the shift at Keystone No 2 and No 3 mines in Herndon. Officials of Eastern Associated Coal Co called the walkout unauthorized and said no grievance had been filed with no explanation for the work stoppage. No other Wyoming County mines were affected.
Cloudy mild conditions across Beckley and vicinity with a chance of rain or sleet tonight. Tuesday remains cloudy and windy with colder temperatures, rain likely, then snow flurries by afternoon. precipitation chances rise to 70 percent tomorrow.
Chester England based developer John Harrison disclosed he has hired an agent to determine who will legally own the land on the moon after a manned mission arrives. He aims to position himself to participate in future moon development ventures.
Dr. Bill Hazell a 77 year old Newport Wales dentist runs five farms and still finds time to play for the local hockey team. He works full time in dentistry and oversees farm operations while enjoying weekly hockey sessions as a hobby.
Richard Hum Rose 72 of Flat Top died at 7 45 am at his home from an apparently self inflicted gunshot wound. Mercer County State Police said illness left him despondent. Born Sept 9 1896 in Summers County he was WWI veteran. Survived by wife Nora Moye Rose three sons Richard Morrow Ohio James Flat Top Joseph Baltimore Md one daughter Alice Smith Baltimore Md a grandson James Allen Rose five sisters and brothers and 11 grandchildren funeral arrangements pending at Rose and Quessenberry Funeral Home.
Incoming Assessor Wesley Thompson announced his office will match the sheriff and county clerk by staying open 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 to noon on Saturdays. The sheriff Zina French and county clerk Fred Stacy had already announced similar hours, citing public convenience and linked records.
Arab guerrillas vow revenge for the Beirut airport raid as fighting flares along Israeli Arab frontiers. A teenage Israeli girl soldier is killed in an attack near Beersheba while Beit Shean and Tsofar face shelling. U.S. and Soviet actions at the UN condemn the strike.
Extradition proceedings to West Virginia were set to begin for Mrs Vonda Jean Mullenax 35 a convicted murderer after a night of escape from Peace Springs State Penitentiary for Women West Virginia She fled over a 12 foot fence with another inmate Martha Jewell 25 who remained at large A Tyler County jury sentenced Mullenax to life for poisoning and strangling her husband detailing a pattern of multiple escapes over years and quick recaptures in Virginia
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