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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1960
Page
1
Democratic House caucus splits over tax ideas as severance tax moves from committee to floor. An income tax vote fails 26 to 24 while a watered down severance wins, with unresolved budget talks looming. The writer reports on a raucous session, internal rivalries, and a post-caucus dinner funded by delegation members amid unemployment and unresolved state issues.
Public Institutions Commissioner Harold E. Neely of Hinton formally filed for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and submitted his resignation to Gov. Underwood. He expects to be relieved about Feb. 15, leaving the field with Democrats already filed and Ralph J. Bean considering a five way race. The filing deadline is Saturday midnight. Also filed were delegates and party committee members from Wheeling Fairmont Parkersburg Sutton and other districts.
In a mid session move Edmund Daniel Wells moved to suspend constitutional rules to consider House Bill No. 36 on auto titles and liens. The bill was not printed or available in bill books yet the House passed it with eight members voting no.
In Charleston a strange report describes seven-year locusts and a severance tax debate. The piece notes a politicking handshake event involving a boar and three lawmakers, then self-handshake imagery to close.
Charleston AP Gov Underwood expects to file within a day or two for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate seeking the seat vacated by Sen Jennings Randolph D W Va Randolph filed Dec 30 If we are the nominees of our parties I recognize that he would be an aggressive opponent Randolph said upon learning of Underwood s announcement With Saturday midnight the filing deadline for the May 10 primary Randolph and Underwood are the only two definitely announced candidates for the U S Senate Underwood said he reached his decision over the past weekend and will formally file his certificate of candidacy in a day or two He noted personal reasons beyond politics delayed his decision and indicated offers outside public life as possible motivation
U S Judge Royce H Savage in Tulsa weighs acquittal for Cities Service Co in a price fixing conspiracy trial of 29 oil firms. Simon Rifkind argues the government lacks a prima facie case based on its brief. Other motions to dismiss charges for three firms and all defendants are denied. The trial centers on alleged 1956 to 1957 actions to raise and stabilize crude oil and gasoline prices across 43 states.
Los Angeles AP report states Carole Tregoff’s attorney claims she was tricked by the prosecution into stating what it wanted and could be arrested. Robert A. Neeb Jr. cites claimed judge involvement, arguing the issue spans beyond the current court as he fights admission of a transcript from Dr. R. Bernard Finch’s preliminary hearing where Tregoff discusses her relationship with the surgeon.
Senator Jennings Randolph of West Virginia urged a congressional overhaul of the Benson farm policies in prepared remarks. He labeled the Eisenhower administration program a patchwork affair, saying farm programs rely on flawed assumptions amid falling prices and rising surpluses and cited profiteering in government grain storage.
Considerable cloudiness and colder today with a high of 35 42. Tonight remains cloudy and chilly with a low near 17 24. Wednesday shows partial brightness. yesterday’s high reached 55 with a low of 5 0. River conditions are normal and clear.
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle asks Parliament for special powers to govern by decree until April 1, 1961, with parliamentary recess and ratification to follow. Right wing critics expected yet. In Algiers, insurgent leaders face charges as events unfold amid the North Africa crisis.
In Algiers a fellow in surgent said Joseph Ortiz has fled to a secret command post outside Algiers to press on with opposition to Charles de Gaulle and Algeria self determination policy.
Fatal shooting victim Charles Hartsell Bruce was killed when a home fire swept through the Cool Ridge scene early today. Owner Curley Kunkle and family escaped with minor losses as Mrs. Kunkle blamed a ceiling flue. Damages not yet set. George Norman Vanney of Shady Spring was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Bruce’s death. Vanney’s son-in-law Sidney Anderson faces later trial. A chalk drawing of The Rove’s interior figured in the trial.
Cairo dispatch says Egyptian army troops moved along the Sinai frontier under UN patrolling after clashes between Israeli and Lemian Itaama wy Piaih thwup. Al Ahram notes emergency measures and full readiness in the UAR forces in Sinai and Syria. Norwegian UN troops may withdraw if fighting escalates.
Moscow reports Tass says American dealer Robert Castle will buy 10,000 Moskvich cars over two years. First delivery of 5,000 and spare parts to arrive this summer amid intense U S market competition.
LONDON RP reports the British government says the UN has officially notified that a cease-fire is arranged between Israeli and United Arab Republic troops along the Syrian border. The development ends active fighting and opens potential talks for a broader settlement.
AP reports the Legislature approved a liquor price increase to fund 1.75 million dollars of unemployment relief. Two more bills to raise 14 million for the program’s cost were up for passage in the Senate and House. The House also planned a vote on Del. James F. Haught’s bill to suspend state school aid penalties in counties undergoing property reassessment.
State Board of Education weighs action in the Fairmont State shortage case involving business manager James M Sellers. Auditors say he received college materials and other items over about three years and cashed a $1000 Benedum Foundation check for personal use. He has repaid most items and restitution, with a recommendation to dismiss and further restitution urged.
Washington AP reports final arguments over new and amended local service air routes in the Great Lakes area opened before the Civil Aeronautics Board. Spokesmen for 14 airlines and 58 state and city governments were to present over the next four days. Routes to be awarded are.
Charleston AP reports the House Finance Committee will hold a severance tax hearing after legislative adjournment today. The bill, re-scheduled after last week’s cancellation, is introduced by Dels Nell Walker and Roy Lee Harmon. It proposes 10 cents per ton on coal 25 cents on air and air — cut costs per cubic feet on natural gas.
The House backed the Senate amended measure raising liquor store prices by five percent to fund unemployment relief. Dissent came from Del Denzel J. Smith of Barbour. The Senate version, approved 92 to 1, was accepted after minor differences. The deadline for the price change is set for March 31.
In Los Angeles Captain Richard Lewis of the fire department and his wife Mrs. Lewis welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. The birth occurred after a surprise realization at home when Ellen Lewis felt the baby coming.
A Wisconsin farm laborer Chester Organ aged 53 and his wife Helen 41 were jailed after saying they cremated three of their children to save funeral costs. Authorities pursue warrants for cremation without lawful authority and failure to notify deaths. Sheriff Dorr called the tale shocking and lie detector tests were planned. The couple have 12 living children, with eight at home and two married, and two in welfare care. The three cremations allegedly occurred in Illinois and Wisconsin exits, with Steven, 19 months, dying in sleep and burned after November 7. The mother claimed the two other cremations involved two daughters, all described as not normal.
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