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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1975

Page

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WV lawmakers mid-session pace praised by leaders

West Virginia neared the halfway mark of its 60 day session with small number of major bills cleared. House Speaker Lewis McManus and Senate President William Brotherton praised progress while noting two large bills to raise legislator salaries and legalize studded snow tires.

Kay Christensen Charleston W.va UPI West Virginia House Lewis McManus Senate William Brotherton iTa Regestalion Dag Raving Greenbrier School of Osteopathic Medleing Gay Arch Moore

Fed moves to spur economy with cheaper credit

The Federal Reserve seeks to boost growth by injecting funds at lower rates, aiming to aid business expansion and job creation. Stock indices rose as rates fell, while Ford faces a 33 per barrel oil import fee fight. Treasury cautions against too rapid a recovery sparking inflation. White House officials project GDP gains, but inflation fears linger.

Falt Federal Reserve Bank Fed White House Krom Nessen Ford Treasury William Simon House Senate

Peru Puts Press Under Siege Amid Citywide Disturbances

Emergency edition of La Prensa circulates as Peru's government expropriates six newspapers including El Correo and El Ojo. Disturbances cause blackouts and looting in Lima with shops reopening slowly. Civil Guard deployed from the central Andes to back police amid a nationwide state of siege and broad powers for searches and arrests.

Peru la Prensa el Correo el Ojo Unis Andes Lima

West Virginia Jayvees honor eight citizens at banquet

Berkeley Springs West Virginia Jayvees will honor eight outstanding citizens at a Saturday banquet at Cacapon State Park. U S Sen Jennings Randolph Democrat will be the keynote speaker at the event and will address the gathering.

Berkeley Springs W.va UPS West Virginia Cacapon State Park Jennings Randolph D-W.va

Deaths and Funerals Gather for Local Saints Rites

A sequence of funeral notices from Beckley and Salt Lake City honors Viola McKinney Horton 71, Nancy M. Sauls 71, Hazel O Farrell Wall 37, and Mary J Weeks 74. Services set at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake City and Mt Zion Baptist Church Beckley with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens and local cemeteries. Survivors include spouses and siblings, with calls at Desert Mortuary Ritchie Johnson Funeral Parlor and Armstrong Funeral Home.

Viola McKinney Horton South State St Salt Lake City Utah Church of the Latter Day Saints Horton Charles Alice Smith McKinney Pax Harry Percy Orlendo Fla Branson Muskegon Mich Fihet McKinney Eldora Devlin Stanford Nelly Pauley Scearhro Desert Mortuary George Bookie) Moss Paterson Fireco St. Paul Baptist Church Beckley James Bly David Powell Greenwood Memorial Park Mass New Jersey Ronnie Washington D.C James Dublin Evelyn Scruggs Peggy Morrow Doris J. Moss Washington, D. C Geraldine Dunn Inez Richardson Columbus Ritchie and Johnses Funtvral Nancy M Nannie) Sauls Naoma Naoma Free Will Baptist Church William Gray Dickens Pine Knob Ballard Susan Ella Martin Bonds Rozella Powers Hobart Ind Betty Copelin Nashville, Tenn James C Glen Daniel Leon Hattie Sauls Launa Alderman Titusville Harvey Arnett Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville Mary J. Weeks Mool Ave Norfolk Mt. Zion Baptist Church Nelson Staples Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Ritchie and Johnson Funeral

Ailing Onassis to Enter Paris Clinic for Care

Aristotle Onassis, 69, to fly to Paris for private hospital care after a relapse of myasthenia gravis worsened by a virus and cold. French heart specialist Jacques Carali authorized the transfer. Jacqueline and Christina Onassis will accompany him, with an Air France Boeing 707 prepared at Athens airport.

Wvayinpie Airways Onassis Jacqueline Christina Theamily Artemis Caroululidis Isador Rosenfeld New York

Thieves Nab Three Renaissance Masterpieces in Palace

In Urbino police report thieves climbed into the Ducal Palace of Libino and stole three Renaissance paintings described as masterpieces. A Raphael portrait titled The Mute Woman and two works by Piero della Francesca The Flagellation and Madonna of Senigallia were taken. the items are noted as very fragile and easily damaged.

Urbino Haly UPI Libino Raphael Piero Della Franecesta Senigallia

Kissinger Trip Faces Narrow Window for Mideast Accord

Reported plan for Henry Kissinger to visit Israel Egypt and Syria over ten days may not yield a final pact. Sadat resisted fixed dates as Gouryko pressed for timing. Kissinger would travel through Saudi Arabia and Jordan with limited substantive talks expected during the Gromyko session.

Contumuen Palestine Libération Organization Halihe Sadat Gromyko Kissinger Israel Egypt Syria Saudi Arabi Jordan U.S Gromyke

Emergency Repairs Planned For Private Bridge Near Stotesbury

Commissioner William Ritchie will authorize emergency repair on a privately owned concrete bridge over Winding Gulf Creek that collapsed cutting off 13 families from State Route 30. State officials say legal issues and ownership complicate access, with repairs estimated at about 10000 dollars and a bypass plan involving culverts.

William Ritchie Dun Stotesbury Lewis McManus Raleigh Gulf Creek E. E. White Coal Co Howard Spears Spears Commissioner of Highways McManus Ritchie State Department of Highways Brdge Joral

Asmara braces for final showdown as Eritrean rebellion tightens

Reports from diplomats say Asmara held by 19,000 defenders faces cut supply lines and airlifted food as government forces rush in elite troops. Rebels claim intensified bombardment and warn a major battle could occur within days to weeks. Local mood is described as extremely ugly with defections and rallies for independence.

Mekong convoy attempts reach Phnom Penh amid clashes

Nine miles inside Cambodia the fourth convoy since the year’s start tried to reach Phnom Penh but turned back as rebel mines in Che Mekong sank at least four ships. U.S sources warn that cutting the Mekong may force a costly airlift to supply Phnom Penh while Pochentong air base faces daily rocket fire.

Nam Cambodia Phnom Penh Che Mekong South Vietnam U.S Mekong Pochentong

Oil Prices and Production Cuts Across Middle East

Oil market notes from Kuwaiti and Saudi sources report a 185 million dollar year delivery pact with Exxon for 50,000 barrels daily at 10 363 dollars per barrel. A Beirut report claims Saudi France oil deal collapsed over refinery plans amid austerity reducing global demand. Abu Dhabi warns action over half production cuts by its top firms, while Venezuela signals the lowest 16 year output as industry sources anticipated a 2 000 000 barrel per day shortfall and a 20 000 barrel daily cutback.

Exxon al Qabas Beirut Saudi Arabia France Abu Dhabi Manei Uteiba Abu Dhabi Petroleum Co

Ford Congress Disputes Mount

President Ford convened top advisers at the White House as disputes with the Democratic 4th Congress grew over food stamps, Turkey aid, and his energy program including an oil import tariff. Congress blocked food stamp rises, the oil tariff, and stalled Turkey aid, while Ford urged reconsideration and vowed to comply with the law. He planned travel to Houston and Topeka to rally support, meeting governors and foreign leaders en route.

Washington UPI Ford White House 4Th Congress Turkey Treasury William Simon William Seidman Arthur Burns Federal Reserve Board Poctural Energy Ad Senate Congress Cyprus House Barry Goldwater Camp David Houston Texas Topeka Kan Atlanta Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Pakistan

Wreck Leave Driver Charged After Fatal Crash

A wreck report notes the driver was charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence after a fatal collision. Cope emerged from the accident uninjured. The victim died at 10 40 p m at the hospital.

Cope

Earthquake in Liaotung Peninsula Triggers Major Rescue Efforts

Reports from Peking indicate a large quake in Liaoning Province and along the Anshan Shenyang rail corridor with Luta port affected. Emergency measures are under way as seismologists and PLA medical teams rush to Liaoning to monitor aftershocks and assist victims. The Yunnan Sichuan quake last year was similarly severe, with thousands reported killed and a magnitude near 7.5 in the open scale.

Page Liaotung Penninsula Liganing Anshan Shenyang Luta China Peking Peking Radio People's Liberation Army Shenyang Liaoning Province National Seismological Bureau Yunnan Szechuan Liaon Ing

West Virginia House votes for vehicle registration study

The West Virginia House of Delegates approved a resolution by voice vote calling for a study of revising vehicle registration. It proposes allowing county level plates to avoid trips to Charleston. The measure emphasizes local administration and efficiency.

Charleston UPL West Virginia House of Delegates

Raleigh YH Register advertises services and products

Fragmented text lists various names and locations, referencing a Dubious register style. It mentions Beckley and Virginia areas, payment terms and dates, and mentions clothing items and mail service options. The readable portions imply an advertisement column with prices and product mentions.

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