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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1971

Page

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Moon Eclipse Linked to California Earthquake Says Scientist

Washington report notes a total lunar eclipse overlapped with Southern California quake activity. Griffith Park Observatory director Dr. William Kaufmann argued the earth sun and moon alignment could have triggered tremors, while Cal Tech’s Don Anderson cautioned there is only a weak, unproven link between tides and quake activity.

Washington UPR North America California United States Canada William Kaufmann Griffith Park Observatory Los Angeles Kaufmann San Francisco Kaufman Don Anderson Seismology Laboratory Cal Tech

Mine Safety Institute Funds Aired

The plan calls for a six month class cycle at the Airport site with up to 80 students and a dormitory gymnasium and cafeteria. The program includes mathematics physics and English and can apply toward AA degrees. An administrator is sought to guide labs and labs planning. The academy aims to train inspectors for coal mining with 1 750 needed and 600 already in training.

BOM Wheeler Hutchinson Academy Beckley College Bureau Raleigh Coin Imea

Legislature proposes new limits on racing and voting aids

The report outlines a 40 tile cap on locating new racing activities near established ones. It details House Speaker Ivor Boiarsky measures to curb voter assistance inside booths and to prevent chain balloting, plus requirements for printed voter identification numbers on ballots.

Del Jody Smith D-Cabell Louise, Leonard R-Jefferson Ivor F- Boiarsky Boiarsky

Officials testify on ARC funding for SWVRC projects

Local officials testified before Secretary Elliott Richardson and Dr James Cavanagh about $550000 already approved to be issued Thursday. Dr Hale called the discussion with Dr Cavanagh very fruitful and said SWVRC projects will be approved. They stated no indefinite extension of the Appalachian Regional Development Act is sought as some projects grow self sustaining. Airport Authority President C S Lewis Jr and Assistant Prosecutor Paul R Hutchinson Jr spoke in favor of extending the Commission and continuing ARC assistance for air and sport improvements.

Raleigh Washington Airport Authority C. S. Lewis Jr Walter James Paul R Hutchinson Jr Byrd Senate Elliott Richardson James Cavanagh Presiden Nixon Bale Hale Cavanagh SWVRC Paul R_ ‘Hutchinson, Jr ARC

Health and retirement plans loom over Appalachian region policy

Delegates debate extending the Appalachian Regional Commission program for four more years and boosting retirement checks amid revenue sharing concerns. Dr. Hale highlights health program needs while showing slides of poverty, poor sanitation, and new health centers. Raleigh County representatives attend.

Swvhrc Fional Randolph Steptoe Gravel America Hale House Senate Dyer Raleigh County

Vietnamese forces press drive toward Tchepone in Laos

Indochina reports say the town of Tchepone, 27 miles inside Laos, is under attack as South Vietnamese units push to sever Communist supply lines in the Ho Chi Minh complex. Officials report 18 U S casualties and 55 enemy killed since the border crossing began Monday.

Pathet! Lao Tchepone Laos Ho Chi Minh Complex

Delegates approve penalties for bomb threats and staffing limits

Delegates voted 82 to 12 to impose prison terms up to three years for bomb threats. They also advanced measures requiring on call limits for city firefighters, increasing pension fund donations, and establishing county commissions on aging.

Mel Heimer Dies Television Writer and Columnist

New York reporter confirms Mel Heimer a television writer and columnist for King Features Syndicate died Monday at age 55. Heimer had a prolific career in TV scriptwriting and syndicated commentary.

Mel Heimer New York King Features Syndicate

Trials and funerals detail Atkins Tate murders case

Obscured obituary notes final rites for Mrs Mary E Boyd and mentions Edith Lucas Ethel Boyd and Retha Daniels with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. The report shifts to Susan Atkins testimony in the Tate murders case narrating how she killed Gary Hinman and implicated Linda Kasabian while insisting Manson ordered no guilt.

Eccles Mary E. Boyd Gitee Mary Edith Lucas Ethel Boyd Crabja Retha Daniels Orchard Richmond Allen Los Angeles UPI Crabiat Jessie Susan Atkins Orchard Baptist Church Conner Osxford Mich Shirley Donnelly Edgar Clyde Sharon Tate Daniels Ray Memorial Park Lawrence Beckley Charles Manson Miss Atkins Manson Howard Ronald Feam Basil Cloadbath Helter Rster Charine Manesniear Gary Hinman Superior Court Leslie van Houten Patricia ‘Krenwinkel Linda Kasabian Hinman Robert Beausoliel Kasabian Bobby Miss. Atkins Mrs. Kasabian Tate Tevenge

Two Pediatricians Accept Family Health Plan Posts

Funeral services for Frank Philip W. Lilly of Mount Hope and for Philip Lilly of Beaver are announced. They died after long illnesses, with memorials planned at Tyree Funeral Home and Roses and Chapel. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, stepchildren, and siblings. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday.

S.e Frank Philip W. Lilly J Eder Mount Hope Philip Wayne Lilly Beaver Tyree Roses Quesenberry Ernest Barley Har‘Peace Prosperity Thomas Lilly Beckley Hospital Munich Germany

Final rites for Frank Remus Summerlee held at Oak Chapel

Funeral services for Frank Remus Summerlee were announced with final rites at 11 am Friday in the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak. The Rev Leo Werner officiated and burial was planned in High Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 5 pm today at the funeral home.

Frank Fof Summerlee Tyree Oakes Leo Werner Alfred Hymon Scarbro Taner Nace High Lawn Memorial Park Oake Oak Hill New River Coal Co Oak Hill Moose

Willard C Dunaway Funeral Incomplete Details

Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Willard Clyde Dunaway 59 of Fayette County who died at home after a long illness Born January 21 1912 in Kentucky he was a coal miner Survivors include wife Mabel and four sons James Sylvania Ohio Gary Toledo Ohio Mike Covington Va Marvin in the Army Also listed are his parents and other family members Pending final rites and burial details will be announced.

Elizabeth Cottle Elizabeth Jane “Dumpy” Cottle Fayetteville Dodd-Payne Billy ‘Reed Wickline Huse Memorial Park Cottle Doggett Chapel Methodist Dempsey Order of Eastern Star Fayette County Virginia Rule Crump Azusa Calif Ernest W. Crump L. C. “Dutch” Cottle James E Charleston John R Rt 2 George Crump Roanoke John Huntington Beach William E Willard Clyde Dunaway Fayette County Kentucky Jessie Clark Dunaway Mabel Dunaway James Sylvania Ohio Gary Toledo Mike Covington Marvin United States Army Int Fred R. Coleman Rony Fred R. Cole Chamberlain Iman Garten Linda Burdette Florence Pam Sherry Dunaway Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Toledos James Patton Virgil Clay County Eldridge Alice King ‘Coleman Konghasuwan Thailand Bangkok Mountaineer Family Health Desai Cie Biesy Tamer MFHP University of Area Dreae Sciences Jomcked Thej Chulagongkorn University Department of Health Educa Cornwell Mandataem St. Francis’ Hospital Trenton N. J Deland Children’s ‘Hospital Cincinnati Childrens Hospital of Pitts Bars Pa Konghasowan American Board of Pediatrics Aegistine West ‘Virginia ‘University University Medical Center Beckley Hospital Konghsuwan Carol Bernice|Williams Bradley Clyde St Beckley Josephine Tyree Aenee Dannally Randolph Johnson Sunset Mausoleum Tyree San Oak Route 1 Mount Hope Amos Myra Warden Bailey Oak Hill Joseph Tyree Clint Lively Ray Thompson Robert,Underwood Sanford McNeely Bill Jankey Jack Holt Raleigh County Jose Alfonso Suradech Konghasuwan Alfonso Southern West Virginia E. Maria Flores Camaguey Cuba Gilberto Jorge Havana United States Kanawha Valley Memorial “Hospital

Earthquake Hits L.A. (Continued From Page 3)

The earthquake disrupted Los Angeles with aftershocks and a thirty minute blackout. Rescue crews frantically searched collapsed facilities including the Veterans Hospital and Olive View Sanitarium as officials sought emergency power and medical aid for injured and missing persons.

Los ‘Angeles California Ronald Reagan Veterans’ Hospital Olive View Sanitarium

Meador Newsman Among Quake Victims in Ohio and California

Otis O Meador Newsmen reported a trapped occupant dead and another alive in quake rubble. An Ohio family details survivors including multiple daughters and sons. Funeral services set for Otis O Meador, with overpasses collapsed in California and a freeway closed, marking a historic quake with many damaged buildings.

Los Angeles Dunns Baptist Church Hollywood Brenda Smerek Rose Adkins Wanda McNeil Margrete Jae Ella’ Lilly Cleveland Ohio Margie Ellison Joe Marie Lilly Bellville Jimmy, Farr Danielon

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U. S. Bureau of Mines Robert C. Byrd Henry Wheeler Lewis Houtchinson Moon L.A Institute Funds Aired Armory Page Iy Indochina Vemous, Etou Ylicusel By.knapp and Bob Lilly Melton Mortuary Whitney,Blankenshin Hubert Herron Frank Barnett Henry ‘Brown Sem Bae and J. B. Bennett Frank Eder Gurvasug Lillian Meadows Hilly, Beaver Mildred ‘Eder M ‘Mount "Hope Thurlow Lilly Tommy Ray Owen Gillispie Brenda Meadows White Oak James Garrett iLillys Lillian Maryland Lucille Barton Chap Ibrother Thurlow W. Lilly Jr Spell Ruth Auburndale Lucille Cannady Skelton Frank Remus Prairies Ritchie and Romnson Willard C. Dunaway Roy F. Lucas Roy Frank Lucas Melton Lees Chapel Callie Lucas Lee Lucas UMWA Pauluu Smi Thelma Tia “Perry Oakeuee Ki Star Petia John, Merlett Baltimore, Md Lucille Vance Scotsdale Ariz Tyree:Funeral Home Oak Til iNorman John“G. Cowan City Water and Power Deparment San SR Oeree State Legislative Committee O. Eugene Trivits Kenneth Alston Robert N. Ross Whallesdon Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Lynchburg Southern West Virginia Clinic Gilberto Spain Department’ of Transportation Fresno Otis O. Meador Otis Oscar Meador Shady Spring Jada $ Sae Dunns John William Alvin Celia Jane Lilly Meador Newhall- Saugus Palmdale-Lancaster Antelope Valley Los‘Angeles Dal Meador Diego Femando Golden, Gate Rose Van Robert Norman Dam Billy Ellison’ Cemetery Long Friends
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