Beclty Fire Dept reports January damages 18095
Beckley Fire Department issued a January report showing 18095 in estimated fire damages. The largest loss was 14000 from a fire at the President Hotel on January 1, with Hartley Avenue house fire at 4000. The department logged sixteen fire calls and seventeen first aid calls. A Jan 7 state police crash injured Ronald Bowling, 11, at Myers Avenue and Worley Road.
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Beckley
President Hotel
Hartley Avenue
Veterans Administration Hospital
Myers Avenue
Worley Rd
Ronald Bowling
Joseph Bowling
Margaret Pilkington Matthews 81 obituary notes Osceola Mills ties
Mrs. Margaret Jane Pilkington Matthews 81 formerly of Osceola Mills Pa died at 5 45 am today at daughter s home in Skelton She was born to Matthew and Elizabeth Pilkington and was married twice first to John Pilkington who died earlier and then to Richard Matthews who died in 1952 Survivors include two sons Robert Charles Pilkington and Joseph Pilkington a brother Christof and many grandchildren great grandchildren The body is at Rose and Essenberry Funeral Home awaiting arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Pilking- Matthews
Skelton
Osceola Mills
C. D. Woods
Matthew
Elizabeth
Scott
Wier
John Pilkington
Richard Matthews
Robert Charles Pilkington
Calloway Heights
Joseph Pilkington
White Oak
Mary
Wood
Beckley
William
Doris
Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Kulscar in Eccles
The Rev Orvil Belcher will officiate at funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Julus Kulscar 82 of Eccles at 1 pm Thursday in the Melton pea cha Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery Born March 18 1884 in Austria she was a resident of Christopher Ill and later moved to Eccles where she lived for 13 years She died Monday at Oak Hill nursing home Friends may call at the funeral home at 4 pm today Pallbearers are Elmer Loving Sami Eugene ry Brows Todd Aldermen Arthur Herron and Barney White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvil Belcher
Elizabeth Julus Kulscar
Eccles
Melton Peacha
Memorial Park
Austria
Christopher, Ill
Bolt
Oak Hill
Funeral services listed for Ge Napper and Dea Graham
Funeral notices for Mrs Ge Napper of 1508 S Kanawha St set for Thursday at 2 in wage Bap. Died Monday after long illness. Final rites for Dea Graham 75 of MacArthur at Williams Funeral Home Chapel Friday 11 with Rev Philip Graham and F C Calhoun. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include wife Mary, siblings, two sons and four daughters plus ten grandchildren. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Edward Abram
Ge Age Napper
S. Kanawha St
Trent and Durgan Ras
Unit 70
Heroines of
Jericho
Dea Graham
MacArthur
Williams Funeral Home
Philip Graham
F. C. Calhoun
Sunset Memorial Park
Egeria
Jacob
Nancy Jane Graham
Mary Graham
Blackburn
Odd
Riley
Jimmie
Whitby
Louisa Reed
Dott
Rhoda Lilly
Shady Spring
Mayphus Lilly
Indiana
Capt. Hanzel
Columbus, Ga
Sgt
Harold
Warrenton
Grethel McKinney
Basin
Jackie Reed
Clifton Forge
Lena
Geraldine
Burial Notice for Mrs Reg Turner Lawson Toler
Mrs Dorothy Toler Dwyane Toler of Beckle 7 informed of the burial of his mother Mrs Reg ty Turner Lawson Toler, 46, of 240 Orange St Waterlo Conn, on January 14 after a long illness. Bo Turner, another son James with a Corps in Camp Lejeune NC, all of Beckle.
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Dwyane Toler
Beckle 7
Reg Ty Turner Lawson Toler
Orange St
Waterlo Conn
Bo Turner
Beckle
James
Camp Lejeune
Funeral services for Everette Grimes in Detroit
Funeral services for Everette Grimes of Detroit Michigan will be held Sunday in Detroit. Survivors include Mrs Kath Connad and Mrs tale Hembrick of Beckley West Moreland Street. Mrs Cox and Mrs Hembrick left for Detroit Tuesday to attend the services.
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Everette Grimes
Detroit, Mich
Detroit
Kath Connad
Tale Hembrick
Westmoreland St
Beckley
Cox
Hembrick
Funeral services for Frank Thomas in Minden
Frank Thomas, 58, of Minden, will have funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with Pryor officiating. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Saturday night at a hospital after an illness. Visitation is at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor in Greenstown after 1 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Minden
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Ry in Oak Hill Note Event
Fragmentary report from Oak Hill notes a ceremony at the Odd Fellows lodge with mention of Mrs. Tom Monday Po Heersbure and a hospital visit after a birthday born November 24, 1997 in Tennessee.
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der of
Odd Fellows Ry
Oak Hill
Tom Monday Po
Lantenetsee
Rosson Jr. Buried After Beirut Death During Business Trip
John Howard Rosson Jr., 60, co owner of two oil pipeline companies bearing his name, was laid to rest Tuesday. He died in Beirut, Lebanon, while on business.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
UPI
John Howard Rosson Jr
Rosson
Beirut
Lebanon
Given To Seek Rep. Staggers' Seat
Del D P Given of Webster filed for the Democratic seat held by Rep Harley O Staggers of Keyser. Also filing were Rep James Kee Bluefield for a second term, Sen Jack Miller of Parkers for a second term, Republican J C Powell St Marys for the House, and Democrat Anthony R Gentile Williamson for the State Senate.
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Charleston
UPI
Del
D. P. Given
D-Webster
Harley O. Staggers
Keyser
Given
House of
Nee
James Kee
Bluefield
Congress
Jack Miller
Parkers
Rean
J. C. Powell
St. Marys
House of Delegates
Anthony R. Gentile
Williamson
State Senate
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Teplitzky Hotel in Atlantic City
A major blaze swept the Teplitzky Hotel in Atlantic City early evening, drawing police to wake sleeping guests with whistles and snowballs as crews battled flames. The four story, 110 room hotel was closed for the season. a lone janitor escaped, with no injuries reported. Sparks reached the seaside boardwalk and nearby motels as authorities contained the fire before 1 a.m.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Teplitsky’s
Seaside
Cccaeae
Teplitzky
Movie Gossip Columnist Dies in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD (UPI) Hed Saas Gen died Tuesday of pneumonia at 175 after a career on Broadway in WWI era plays and films such as Virtuous Wives Sherlock Holmes Don Juan and Sunset Boulevard. She later wrote a syndicated gossip column from 1937, feuding then befriending Louella Parsons. Funeral arrangements handled by Pierce Bros. mortuary Beverly Hills. interment in Martinsburg, Pa.
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Hollywood
UPI
Hed- Saas
Happe Wood
Miss R
Ne Pa
Iss R
DeWolfe Hopper
Miss Per
Sunset Boulevard
Louella Parsons
Miss Parsons
Pierce Bros
Beverly Hills
Martinsburg
Security Council stalls on Viet Nam debate amid vetoes
The 15 nation council failed to reach eight of the nine votes needed to agenda Viet Nam talks. France and the Soviet bloc led opposition with Bulgaria Mali Niger Uganda in support, as Jordan advocated postponing the vote. U S Ambassador Goldberg urged a UN path to peace after a 37 day bombing lull.
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Soviet Union
France
Bulgaria
Mali
Nigeria
Uganda
Jordan
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Viet Nam
United States
Hanoi
Geneva
Goldberg
Security Council
United Nations
Fire Destroys House and Business at Ghent
A Ghent fire gutted the residence of Mrs. Irene Nelly on Sunday and wiped out the A. T. Lilly owned service station and cry store on Monday night. The uninsured business suffered about 7000 dollars in damage.
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Ghent
Irene Nelly
A. T. Lilly
Johnson to Propose Highway Safety Act in Address
President Johnson declared the gravest problem after Viet Nam is highway death and destruction. He called for action to stop 49,000 annual deaths and millions of injuries, proposing a highway safety act. Sen. Ribicoff urged tougher vehicle features and safer highways, stressing broader responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Trialee Association
New York
Viet Nam
Ac Johnson
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Ribicoff
Senate Executive Reorganization Subcommittee
Trooper Killer Trial Opens In Mineral County
In Mineral County circuit court Robert Rice, 45, stands trial for murder in the death of Trooper Robert Noechel after state officers tried to serve a warrant at Rice's rural home on November 1. Sheriff Carroll Stanley testified as several officers recounted the gun incident witnessed by Limestone Elementary School principal Mary Strother. The jury viewed the murder scene amid heavy snowfall.
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Rice
Mary Strother
Limestone
Masher Operation Near Bong Son Presses On
Viet Nam authorities report third straight day of raids against North Viet Nam after Johnson orders. SAC B52s pound suspected positions as 1st Cavalry fights near Bong Son during Operation Masher. One U.S. dead, nine wounded when yellow smoke from a dropped grenade alarms troops. VC losses estimated at 750 dead with 506 confirmed by body count. total communist casualties exceed 1,600. Ground fighting shifts west of the main area as Viet Cong flee into rugged terrain.
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Viet Nam
Johnson
North
He Tomei
Strategic Air Command
SAC
1St Cavalry Division
Bong Son
1St Cavalry
U.S
Harold G. Moore
Cavalry
Moore
Saigon
Statewide Snow Update From Tuesday Weather Report
The statewide weather map shows Parkersburg with six inches of snow while Charleston, about 75 miles away, reports a three inch decrease in snow cover due to warmer temperatures. A developing low pressure system brought heavier totals to West Virginia text shows up to 20 inches at Martinsburg and 14 inches in Parkersburg and Wheeling, with Kentucky and southern Ohio also heavily covered. Road conditions remained poor across the state, especially in the south, as sleet and freezing rain iced highways and a new cold wave threatened tonight.
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Parkersburg
Charleston
Ohio
Kentucky
Martinsburg
Wheeling
West Virginia
Johnson Proposes 524 Million Education and Health Act
President Johnson outlines a proposed international education and health act costing 524 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. The plan allocates 354 million to foreign aid, 103 million to HEW, 11 million to Peace Corps, and 56 million to cultural and education programs. He argues the funds will spread education benefits and fight disease worldwide, aiming to eradicate smallpox and reduce ignorance. Senate critic J W Fulbright backs actions to improve program effectiveness and congressional review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Corps
Johnson
J. W . Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Man Falls On Street Saved By Fire Department
Emergency crews responded to a 10:05 a.m. call near the G C company when a man collapsed on the Arlington sidewalk. Firemen reported he fell, injuring his leg and hip, and he was transported to a local hospital.
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Beckley
G. C Phy Co
Arlington
Wameen
Ae Administration
Plant To Expand Globe Brick in Newell
Globe Brick Company of Newell announced a $3.5 million expansion to raise annual brick output by 22 million and add 15 to 20 workers. The plan targets increased production capacity and local employment.
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Newell
UPI
Globe Brick Company of
Belgian mine strikes threaten shutdown amid protests
Violence flared in eastern Belgium as ministers met on Tuesday over planned closure of the Zwartberg colliery and five other mines. Police used water cannon and tear gas on protesters. casualties were reported. The Zwartberg mine employs over 4,000 workers and a three-man committee was formed to study the miners demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sremartese Sib
Melmanchile. Com
Belgium
Zwartberg
Liberals Key To Klan Fate
Washington liberals influence the Klan contempt fight as the House plans a vote on holding seven Klansmen in contempt for defying records subpoenas. Rep Don Edwards leads ADA backed move to create a study committee, while liberals warn the plan is unconstitutional and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Cigna
House
Don Edwards
D-Calif
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Edwards
Two Life-Termers Ordered Released
Two inmates at Moundsville Penitentiary were ordered released after the State Supreme Court found their earlier trials lacked adequate counsel. Glenn Copley of Logan County received a life sentence for breaking and entering in 1960. James S. Wright of Mason County, also life for habitual criminal, argued his trials in 1932 and 1927 were inadequately represented.
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Charleston
UPI
Moundsville Penitentiary
State Supreme Court
Glenn Copley
Logan County
James S. Wright
Mason County
Marshal County
Quirks and Local Notices From British Streets
Fragmented text reports quirks from England including a mention of a meeting place for dogs at Bourne End and a failed bid to change Beggars Lane’s name in Honiton. A Statler Hotel elevator music issue disrupted groups as callers sought help from a building engineer after a stalled attempt to fix the tune.
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Bourne End
England
Honiton
UPI
Beggars Lane
Statler Hotel
Ex Situa
Speaich
Stable Owner Defends Feeding Of His Horses
The operator of the horse stable argues that his horses are adequately fed asserting proper care and nutrition for the animals amid ongoing scrutiny of the facility.
Suspect Slays Chief in Bordeaux Gang Case
In western France, Commissioner Maurice Galibert, 34, chief of the Bordeaux area police, was killed during a house to house search. David Levy, linked to a series of holdups, allegedly shot Galibert when officers closed in, wounding two detectives with arms and leg injuries.
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Faloreesca
Maurice Galibert
Levy
Galibert
David
Bordeaux
France
Sip
An Gan
Groundhog Day predicts winter or spring as major storm hits
United Press International reports a new winter storm sweeping the Atlantic Seaboard after heavy snow in the Midwest. PA NY NJ issue warnings while Punxsutawney prepares for the annual groundhog forecast. Louisville deploys staggered shutdowns to ease traffic as Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana cope with widespread snow totals up to 13 inches.
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United Press International
Atlantic Seaboard
Lower
Middle West
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Punxsutawney
Gobbier’s Knob
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky
Kenneth Aschmeid
University of Kentucky
Frankfort
Belleville
Cinnati
Ohio
Dayton
Evansville
Ind
Oswego
N.Y
U N Ambassador Goldberg Addresses Vietnam Debate
United Nations ambassador Arthur Goldberg replied to France on how to handle Vietnam in Geneva. He questioned whether the issue belongs in the Security Council or in Geneva and cautioned against closing doors to global cooperation.
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United Press International
United Nations
U. N
Arthur Goldberg
Viet Nam
Geneva
Soviet Red Star Quotes Viet Nam Support
The Soviet military paper Red Star carries an article on Viet Nam stating that with the fraternal aid and support of the Soviet Union and other Socialist countries, North Viet Nam will be able to stand up for itself.
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Moscow
UPI
Red Star
Viet Nam
Soviet Union
Motive explored in murder of millionaire husband Jacques
Miami police questioned Candace Messier about a motive for killing her wealthy husband Jacques. She described him as a vicious businessman who made enemies in the business world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
UPI
Candace Messier
Jacques
World Opinion Backs U.S. Peace Offense On Vietnam
Leonard H. Marks of the US Information Agency says world opinion largely supports the peace offensive, with all except Communist states recognizing the President's good faith in seeking an end to hostilities in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard H. Marks
US S. Information Agency
U.S
Nith Viet Nam
Indictment Dismissed in Lincoln County Case
An indictment against a Lincoln County man named David McCormick stemming from a October 22 fight was dismissed by the State Supreme Court. McCormick argued the wording implied the victim Raymond Earl Hensley stabbed himself and that he was charged with maiming, an offense not defined in West Virginia law.
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Charleston
UPI
Lincoln County
Avid McCormick
Raymond Earl Hensley
West Virginia
Bald Knob Slopes Report Best Conditions Yet
Bald Knob ski area shows top conditions with manager Ralph Jackson declaring the slopes the best ever. Brief rain briefly touched the area this afternoon but did not affect operations as the city weather remained similar. Slopes to stay open tonight from 7 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Knob
Ralph Jackson
Borgwees Corp. founder dies at Winnetka home
Searo UpI reports 81 year old retired executive of the Borgwees Corp. died Monday at his Winnetka home after undergoing throat surgery four months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searo
UPI
The
Borgwees Corp
Winnetka
Mercy Mission Ends In Death at Bel Air Crash
An Army helicopter en route to rush a pregnant patient crashed near Madonna causing Maj. H. com of the Army to die and Spec.5 Edward Caldwell of Edgewood Arsenal injured in stable condition at Kirk Army Hospital. The UH-19 went down about 4 30 a m near a snowbound community of 20 residents.
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Bel Air
UPI
Maj
H. Com
Wart Transportation
Cerewood Arsenal
Kirk Army Hospital
Aberdeen Ground
Edward Caldwell
Edgewood Arsenal
Madonna
Legislature moves bills to inactive Senate calendar
Legislature leaders expect Senate to place proposed measures on inactive calendar while House versions await. A budget amends bill stalls in committees in both chambers. With Feb. 10 deadline near, leaders anticipate more time and a possible three day extension. Senate approves two local bills creating authorities in Fayette and Greenbrier and advances a bill for an Intermediate Court in Hancock County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Fayette
Greenbrier
Hancock County
Minimum Wage Bill Expands Coverage Under FLSA
A bill to apply the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to employers with six or more workers excludes farm laborers the handicapped traveling salesmen and workers for educational charitable religious fraternal or nonprofit groups. The committee also advanced a substitute for a Mental Health Department bill creating supervisors for professional services and administration divisions. A spokesman stated the substitute follows the director Mildred Bateman's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mental Health Department
Tente
Department
Mildred Bateman
Trial testimony links motives in murder case
Lt. Evans testified in a Dade County case involving Candy Powers and her nephew Melvin Powers. The state claims three motives including personal enemies, a suspected affair, and greed tied to a local car business. Evidence references threats, a Houston call, and alleged sexual perversion as factors.
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Evans
Dade County Sheriff’s Office
Blonde Candy
Melvin Powers
Houston
Messler
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Dorothy Toler
James R. Greer
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Rupert
Bascom Methodist Church
Quesenberry
Wallace Memorial
Clintonville
Greer
Violet Thompson
Fayetteville
Fireco
George and
Mary Greer
RNS
Frank J. Scribner
National Pension Board
Congressional Christian Churches
Chelea
Mass
Joel J. White
USN
U.S. Navy Medical Corp
William Harrigan
Bank of Raleigh
F.d.1.c
del. Given
Rep
Staggers
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