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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1966
Page
3
Shuttle-car operators must inspect brakes and overall car condition before each shift. Report needed repairs to the foreman and electrician to prevent injuries. Identify trailing cables at the power source and keep haulways clear, with space for coal delivery and warning signals. Maintain control, awareness of personnel and equipment, and keep haulages in safe, well maintained condition.
Two injured in a truck car collision on the 21 By-Pass near Worley Road at about 7 15 am. Louis Veid Jr Glen Morgan drove a 1965 truck that hit James Raymond Smith in a 1959 car from Piney View. Smith treated at Beckley Hospital. Veid charged with loss of control. Other arrests include Ewing and Stover for intoxication, Whitt for auto larceny, and McDaniel Lilly for trespassing and ram with an auto.
PFC Darrell D. Mack from Matoaka works 12 hour shifts at Cam Ranh Bay Viet Nam on a large crash construction program to build docks and warehouses. He is among thousands under guard by U S troops Korea Marines and Vietnamese Junk Navy to create a major port. Mack is 24 and a jeep driver in the 611th Ordnance Company. His mother Mae Mack lives in Matoaka. James A. Smith of Beckley has become a staff sergeant in the Air Force and works on ejection systems at Tinker AFB Oklahoma. Sergeant Smith is an alumnus of Wilson High School. Sgt Clarence B. Childers, wife Ida May of Columbus Ohio, took part in Exercise Marie Mauler with the 3rd Infantry Division in Germany. Childers joined the Army in 1953 and is part of a year round combat proficiency program. Airman Second Class Larry Skaggs, son of Mrs A L Tencert of MacArthur, completed a special Air Force course at Goodfellow AFB Texas for communications technicians and will join a unit in Germany. He is a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. Thearn H. Ellis Jr of Piney View has been promoted to specialist four in Germany with the 440th Signal Battalion near Kaiserslautern. Ellis joined in 1964 and is a 1963 Woodrow Wilson graduate. Native Pacific island chiefs regulate family size to guard against famine.
Woodrow Bailey, a State Road Commission flagman, starts a nine month jail term for a drunk driving conviction. A jury verdict in July followed a two day trial. a stay was debated, then upheld, with a possible two week postponement sought.
Washington reports an ominous warning as a Soviet atomic powered submarine rises in frequency of detection. The vessel’s crew readies for a coded Kremlin order to launch thermonuclear strike, signaling heightened maritime and national security tensions.
Washington report cites President Johnson budget emphasis on antisubmarine warfare. It notes plans for 10 destroyer escorts and five atomic submarines, while Russia expands nuclear subs. A leaked tape explains submarine sound signatures and detection methods, contrasting atomic and conventional craft.
The draft ILO recommendation states no worker should be required to manually transport loads beyond their health or safety. It sets a limit of not lifting or carrying more than 110 pounds to avoid risk.
The Beaver Grade School PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m to celebrate 40 years as an association. Principal U S Akers asks parents and others to help locate past presidents and teachers for the meeting. Owen P Lilly was principal when the first PTA group met in 1926.
Milwaukee court weighs termination of parental rights as a 19 and 20 year old couple seek to relinquish baby Betty Ann amid claims their bond is so strong they cannot care for a child. Lutheran Children's Friend Society reports about 15 families ready to adopt.
Universal C I T Credit Co filed a civil action in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office to collect a balance on a promissory note from Roger Butlege of Coal City. The debtor reportedly owes $496 on the note.
New healing substance Bio-Dyne shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows complete results with sufferers saying piles are no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
Rhodell Council approved Rhodell Constable William Byrge known as Bill Byrge at a Saturday meeting per Mayor Sam Lilly. No other business was transacted according to the mayor.
A fragmented roster lists Dwayne Wandell Wears of Ni tro son of Boyd and Marrietta Wears Jerry David Simms of Hominy Falls Forrest Rich ard Akers Beckley son of Forrest and Florence Akers Terry Roger White Madison son of Elwood and Belle White Ronald Lee Tucker Sandridge son of Homer and Bonnie Tucker Kenneth Monroe Barker Charleston son of Denzil and Betty Norman George Davis Harper Madison son of James and Katherine Harper Clifton Smith Julian son of Kermit and Fair lena Smith Ellis Grant Ross Glen Jean son of Mrs Eman Cathryn Ross Donald Lester Alexander Glen Jean son of Mrs Mabel Otey Alexander Kenneth Norris Ellison Van son of Mrs Kathryn Loftis Ellison Samuel Graham Vance Beckley son of Dale and Oma Vance husband of Delma Ann Vance Leonard Leroy Scarbro Williamstown son of Leonard and Edith Scar-
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