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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1966

Page

2

Klan Hearings Resume Amid Weather Delays

Washington UPI report says congressional investigators will resume the House Un American Activities Committee Klan hearings at 10 a.m. in a search for ties between Mississippi Klansmen and violence. Snowstorms threaten the attendance of Mississippi witnesses, with prior testimony alleging murders and internal violence. A Greenville North Carolina welder testified last Friday about quitting the Klan after members began beating and shooting each other. He urged scrutiny of those seeking to join the group.

Washington UPI W. Williams Greenville, N.C Williams

The New Breed Of Hollywood Starlets

Brenda Benet, once Brenda Ann Nelson, chooses the High Road to fame through merit and discretion. She refuses sex offers, avoids being typed by one bold move, and weighs public image against personal life while juggling acting roles, modeling, and public appearances.

Dick Kleiner Weed Hollywood Hollywo Oe Tee Brenda Benet Poe Brenda

Red China Protests U S Warships In Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, Beijing protests U S Navy ships while Britain delays comment. Peking treats Hong Kong as a window to the outside world and insists the U S naval presence is a serious challenge to Chinese sovereignty.

Peking Hong Kong London Hong

Trial Opens In Death Of State Trooper A of 12 men selected

Opening statements were to be made after the selection of 12 jurors for the trial concerning the death of a state trooper. The proceedings proceeded with the defendant expected to present its case following jury selection.

Dental woes and teeth slipping spark patient concern

A patient describes discomfort with dentures as false teeth slip and wobble during eating and talking. The note highlights annoyance, speech disruption, and the impact on daily activities.

Pharmacists Back New Drug Control Law

Association President Carl E. Furbee announced the new drug control law takes effect today. It limits prescriptions for stimulants to no more than five refills or six months unless a physician authorizes an exception. West Virginia pharmacists pledge to implement the measure with minimal patient and clinician disruption.

Association Carl E. Furbee West Virginia Furbeo Anid

Churchwomen To Serve Dinner at Methodist Church

Fayetteville reporters note that the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met in Friendship Hall. Circle No. 1 and No. 4 will serve the Methodist Men's dinner in February. Plans were made for a rummage sale and draperies for the church parlor. Mrs Eugene M Houchins reminded members of others.

Fayetteville A Woman’s Society of Christian Opera Methodist Church Friendship Hall Eugene M Houchins Eugene Houchins

Resolution Honors I Millsop In West Virginia House

A resolution offered in the West Virginia House of Delegates honors I Millsop former Weirton president Thomas E Millsop for his contribution to the state. The measure cites Millsop's life from early days to active devotion to West Virginia and his role in Weirton.

Charleston House of Delegates Weirton Thomas E. Millsop West Virginia Dels Millsop West

Ravenswood Woman Loses Plea Attend Area Program

In Beckley a Glen Fork Baptist Temple group heard Rev Rex Humbard and Gospel Capral Quartet after the service at the Armory. Sermon topic Yesterday Today and Forever discussed by Humbard. The Glen Fork delegation included Rev and Mrs John Caldwell and family. others listed.

Glen Fork RNS John Caldwell Jamie Robin Carl Stewart V. Oceana Dennie Acord Jr Cathy Kemper

Robertson Rules On Use Of Pavilion Funds

West Virginia Attorney General C Donald Robertson ruled the World’s Fair Pavilion fund cannot pay to move and re erect the pavilion. He said moving to Morgantown and rebuilding must be funded by another legislative appropriation from the contingency fund. The opinion was requested by President Howard W Carson after a resolution by Gen W T Brotherton of Anawha.

Charleston Upi C. Donald Robertson West Virginia West

Color display built from tiny glowing dots

Spots before your eyes describe a color screen where tiny chemical dots form images. Each dot glows in its own color when struck by electricity. The screen assembles hundreds of thousands of such dots into pictures.

Marchetti Transferred Honored At Dinner Party

Marchetti moved from Mount Hope Bureau of Mines to Denver headquarters as administrative officer. He started as a 1944 Pittsburgh clerk and rose to general supply officer. Married Renee DiBenedetto, they have two sons Mark and Keith. Sister M Natalie, 6, serves in Rome with the Sisters of Divine Providence. Attendees at farewell include local Mount Hope figures and Oak Hill associates.

M. A. Marchetti The Mount Hope Bureau of Mines the Health and Safety Research Testing Center Natalie Marchet Ford Pittsburgh Hope Bureau of Mines Mount Marchetti the Anthony Catholic Kilsyth Moose and Elk Clubs Beckley Sisters of Divine Providence Vatican Rome W. R. ‘Park Frances Dixon Puskas Gary Perry Anthony Pat Pino Gary C. Perry Martha Margaret McCool

Average brain size ends in confusion and error

The readable fragment states an unclear claim about brain average size or measurement. It lacks concrete names, places, dates, or verifiable context, making it difficult to present as a definite historical item with specific entities or actions.

Red Cross Opens Oak Hill Headquarters in Fayetteville

Fayette County Red Cross Chapter launches a new head quarters in the Appalachian Power Company Building on Main Street. Jack Thompson announces a nursing services committee, volunteer training, and a March youth program with Red Cross Fund Month. Mrs. Tom Mason is named chairman of volunteers.

Red Cross Oak Hill Fayetteville RNS Jack Thompson Fayette County Appalachian Power Company Main Street Red Cross Fund Thompson Tom Mason

Ceremony Postponed For Roosevelt Portrait at White House

The White House postpones the Friday ceremony presenting a portrait of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt to President Lyndon B Johnson. The delay, due to heavy snow paralyzing Washington, keeps guests from reaching the White House for the 5 p.m. Monday event.

Washington UPI White House Eleanor

Stricken Girl Hauled Through Snow for Hospital

In Reading Pennsylvania a 138 year old girl with acute appendicitis was towed in a plastic boat by 15 neighbors over a mile through four foot snow drifts to Reading Hospital. Pe Lutz of Bern Township, five miles away, underwent appendix removal surgery and was reported in good condition after the emergency transport.

Reading UPI Bern

Teenager Peg Rescued After Snowbound Driveway Blockade

In a rural incident, bulldozers from the municipal airport crew struggled to clear highways to reach a house. Fearing possible appendix rupture, the girl's father and neighbors joined in to push through deep snow toward the nearest open highway where an ambulance waited to take Peg to the hospital.

V Menicipal Aren Soma

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