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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1975

Page

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Open West Virginia Regents meetings bill in legislature

Legislation to require public access to West Virginia Board of Regents meetings and to publish a tentative schedule of locations during budget briefings was introduced by Sens. Nelson and Oates. Proposals include advisory boards, vacancy timelines, and emergency services funding, with other measures on taxes child immunization and cave protection amid broad policy ideas.

Charleston West Virginia Board of Regents Robert Nelson D-Cabell Willian Oates Dhampshire William Moreland D-Monongalia Morvtind Sad Robert Steptoe D-Berkeley Darrel Darby Warren McGraw Wyoming Ohio Lewis McManus George Seibert Dell Sarah Tee Neat Joseph Hollider-Greenbrier West Virginia

WV Legislature Bills Mix Freeform Proposals and Appointments

A long OCR list from the West Virginia Senate session outlines varied bills and topics including ethics, juveniles, sentencing, pensions, and professional regulations. Names, places, and obscure terms appear, suggesting a broad, unruly draft of proposed measures and committee notes.

Funeral notices from Greenbrier and surrounding counties

Funeral notices detail arrangements for Effie B Kellison of Lewisburg and Acie Howard Scott of Collinville with service times in Collinsville and Beckley. Traicak Arnold J of Route 1 Price Hill and others are listed with burial plans at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Multiple survivors span several states. services set at Price Hill Freewill Baptist and Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope.

Effie B. Kellison L. Lewisburgh Mor- Fairlet Hospital Greenbrier County Almetiva Paul Shady Spring Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Lewisburg Acie H. Scott Acie Howard Scott Collinsville Beckley Collins Funeral Roselawn Martinsville Scott New River Co Mount Hope Masville Collinville Mary Williams Scott Ella Johnson Stanleytown John D. Scott Price Hill Freewill Baptist Church Arnold J. Traicak Route 1 Price Wile Traicak Beckley Hospital Carl Roseibrank Blue Ridge Memorial Gardnes Gte Sopiia Steplawski Price Hill Ann Angel Neil Trzicak Batt Roanoke Juanita Kaeabuha Detroit Mick Helen Ketchen Atlanta Tyree Mount Hops

Onassis Placed in Oxygen Tent as Illness Worsens

Aristotle Onassis, ailing and joined by wife Jacqueline Kennedy and Christina, lies in an oxygen tent at his villa near Athens after suffering a relapse of myasthenia gravis and a viral infection. Close friend Ioannis Georgakis says the 69 year old multinationalist has influenza but shows some improvement, while doctors warn the disease can be deadly if it weakens heart or respiratory muscles.

Joan Algosth EPL Donters Aristotle Onassis Onassis Marqueline Kennedy Onessis Ohis Christina Olfman Onessis Sail Praf Ioannis Georgakis Georgakis Sid Isidor Roenfeld Greves Rosentuhl Newsiren Athens Cily The Americae Medical Association Svery Hey New York Ioin Meyer Olympic Airways Meyer

Ford Makes Pitch on 1976 Nomination and Economy

President Ford, at a news conference, signaled a potential 1976 bid and discussed the economy predicting a plus GDP gain and jobless reduction. He backed an $8.4 million tax rebate and an $800 million Vietnam aid request, while opposing wage price controls and noting a planned Brezhnev summit. He also weighed federal highway funds releases and noted Arab investments in the U.S. The briefing referenced a past impeachment speech against Justice Douglas.

Ford Uri House Fledain Congress South Vietnam TF Congress Leonid Brezhnev Washington State Department National Security Council United States Assistéttorney Will Wilson Ford Wade Supreme Court William Douglas

Ethiopian Tanks and Troops Attack Eritrean Rebels

Ethiopian forces pushed tanks and thousands of troops toward Asmara by road and air for a fourth day, while air strikes hit rebel positions. Foreign evacuations continued as rebels faced battles around the capital, with reports of torture and civilian danger amid the siege.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia UPI Asmara Beirut United Nations Asmare The Ethienian Herald Guerrilas Addis Aababe

Thieu Regime Clamps Down Amid Viet War Tolls

In South Vietnam, 169 Communist troops and government forces suffer heavy losses in a 24 hour period. Air strikes near Quang Ngai kill at least nine communists while government forces report 164 wounded and 164 killed. Saigon opposition papers suspend editions to protest closures and arrests of 11 journalists and publishers. Indictments accuse Thieu of high treason and crimes against the nation.

South Vietnam al Oe Quang Ngai Saigon Thiet

Natanya Night Club Attack Hits Enemy Officers

A hazardous device attack at a Natanya Israeli night club frequented by Zionist intelligence officers wounded several enemy officers and caused heavy damage to the venue. Israeli reinforcements secured the area while revolutionaries reportedly returned to base safely. A similar commando strike in Tiberias caused massive fires and material damage.

Sage 1 Natanya WALA Israel Tiberias Nitanya Kalman Borstein

Studs Prohibition and Labor Bills Pass House and Senate

The House approved bans on dog tracks near existing venues and set a 59 mile distance from any track. Local option approval is required for new dog tracks. The House also passed holiday pay for municipal workers and anti discrimination provisions for ages 40 to 65. The Senate backed a 20 day period to reject settlements after an injury and capped wrongful death legal fees at one third of the award.

Panhandle House Senate

OPEC Funds Invested in U.S. Assets Cited by Simon

Simon testified that OPEC members have invested about 11 billion of 1974 oil revenues in the United States. He said 6 billion went to U.S. government securities, billions into banks, and less than 3 billion into real estate and stocks. He argued American capital formation is hampered by excessive government spending and tax, affecting long term growth.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies United States U.S Ueltucalion

Manchin’s hats define WV official’s style and outreach

A. James Manchin, director of West Virginia’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program, is known for his extensive hat collection. He dresses in red white and blue hats for public appearances and has given away hats to celebrities including Danny Buggs and Paul Newman. He claims 453 hats and jokes a man is naked without a hat.

Charleston W.va UPI James Manchin Nora Th Fuet West Virginia Rehabilitation Environmental Action Program Manchin Farrington High School West Virginia University Danny Buggs Paul Newaru Manecin Manechin

Traffic death toll rises in West Virginia to six this year

State Police reported a traffic fatality toll of six in West Virginia so far this year, up six from the same point last year. A two car wreck near Charleston Tuesday night killed a male victim identified as Rand. Four others were injured in the crash on the eastbound section.

United Press Virginia Masculin Nauch Rand Charlestin

Byrd Named Chairman of Interior Appropriations Subcommittee

Senator Stobert C. Byrd of West Virginia was named chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior on Tuesday. The move elevates Byrd's influence over interior budget matters and related federal programs.

Peru Barracks Under Fire as Troops Move Through City

Witnesses report tanks smashing through gates and police barricades while small arms fire echoed inside the barracks. Wrecked police cars and bullet-pocked walls mark the morning scene in Lima as traffic policemen keep off duty and major intersections stay open for commuters.

Lima Trafic

City Streets and Turnpike Clear After Snow Cleanup

State and local highway crews cleared city streets and major roads in Beckley and along the West Virginia Turnpike. Spokespersons reported the Beckley Public Works crews are finishing up and traffic snarls were not reported. the turnpike from Princeton to Charleston is said to be clear.

Alrougn State Department of Highways Skelton Beckley Turnpike Beckley Board of Public Works West Virginia Turnpike Princeton

Thatcher Favored To Lead Britain In Tory Vote

Reporting from London indicates Margaret Thatcher, former Education Minister, is a strong candidate for Conservative leader with bookmakers listing her as a 5-4 favorite after Walter Heath’s resignation triggered another round of voting in Westminster.

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