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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1974
Page
10
Gold trading began with dawn ceremonies after the ban was lifted but dealers say prices around $200 an ounce deter the public. European markets saw declines as the hoped rush failed, with few buyers at U S towers and scant traffic at exchanges.
County clerk Fred Stacy, whose term ends at midnight, refuses to approve a $4,971 check for a new sheriff’s department vehicle, citing no record of commissioner approval or bidding. Commissioner Minor Scott says regulations were followed, noting a 1975 Ford LTD to replace a demolished car. Insurance will reimburse about $2,000. delivery occurred in December.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey urges a permanent congressional committee to review all U S government intelligence operations amid reports of CIA domestic snooping in the 1950s and 60s. CIA officials deny purges as resignations continue and investigations widen.
U S District Judge Garrity ruled that three Boston School Committee members must vote to submit a city-wide busing plan or be fined and stripped of power in desegregation matters. The three named are Paul Ellison John Kerrigan and John McDonough.
Early bombs struck two Chase Manhattan Bank branches in Puerto Rico while Nelson Rockefeller vacationed 35 miles away. Police reported three unexploded devices found, no injuries, and no arrests as the Rockefellers and Kissingers stayed at Dorado Beach Hotel.
Jurors in the Watergate cover-up trial return to a windowless room at 9 20 a.m. EST to deliberate through New Year s, with no champagne TV or phones and strict marshal oversight. Nine women and three men face a verdict for five Nixon aides as the trial nears its end.
President Ford spent New Year at his Vail ski lodge with family and friends after a day of skiing and desk work. He planned to return to Washington after New Year and faces 115 bills awaiting action, due by midnight Saturday, including a controversial strip bill.
Sen Henry Jackson confirms most favored nation status after Russia agrees to allow thousands of Soviet Jews to depart. Ford signs a 2.7 billion foreign aid bill while vetoing strip mining and oil tanker bills stating energy supplies are dwindling. Jackson works on the Strip Bill.
Residents seek sources for artificial limbs and repair services. J. E Hanger Inc. in Charleston and Parsley Manufacturing Co. in E Charleston are named as contacts. A reader notes heavy speeding on Riffes Branch Road and limited state police coverage amid many annual vehicle crashes.
Rain will fall this afternoon with highs in the upper 40s. Showers likely tonight and Wednesday with a 90 percent chance this afternoon and 60 percent tonight and Wednesday. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph, diminishing tonight to 5 to 15 mph.
UPI reports Judge Eugene A. Gordon postponed ruling on a possible delay of Appalachian Power Co's 430 million Blue Ridge dam project. The judge refused a temporary restraining order and noted construction would be risky without jurisdiction ruling. Dams would flood 40,000 acres across North Carolina and Virginia.
Public hearings in southern West Virginia will gauge making New River Gorge part of the national park system after a preliminary study funded by Sen. Robert Byrd. Hearings listed for Hinton Charleston Fayetteville and Beckley. The plan envisages a 50 000 acre scenic corridor with buffer zones and parkland points at an estimated cost of 4 to 6 million dollars.
Britain grants 20 IRA prisoners immediate release, 50 receive three day New Year paroled, and 100 get early release. IRA replies to extend its 11 day holiday cease-fire for a month. Officials expect Dublin announcement as talks proceed following church leader meetings.
Gov Arch Moore uses New Year Eve to appoint Arthur Ritz Kingdon of Mullens to the 27th Judicial Circuit and CR Nutter of Clarksburg to the 15th Judicial Circuit. The resignations of Robert M Worrell and Carl B Kyle prompted the moves. Appointments remain effective through midnight December 31 1976.
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