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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1966
Page
1
Former President Eisenhower splits time between Palm Springs for winter recreation and a 189 acre farm near Gettysburg, purchased in 1948 for 40000. The farm, near Camp Colt from World War I, serves as his voting residence.
Raleigh County Court considers donating Little Beaver Park to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources to merge with Grandview State Park. Officials note legal hurdles and a possible token payment. The 26 year old dam site, developed since the WPA era, sits within a 370 acre lake area.
Palomares Spain reports a renewed search for the missing 1.1 megaton U S hydrogen bomb off the southeastern coast after a canceled joint news conference. US military and embassy officials declined to comment on progress or new equipment reportedly sent from Westover AFB for deep water retrieval amid underwater craft searches three miles off shore. Three other bombs have been recovered on land after the B52 incident killed crewmen, ending a month long hunt.
Rain and colder air move through Beckley area with a high near 46 today and possible evening snow flurries. Tonight cools to near 20 with clearing, then Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 30. River and lake levels trend muddy and falling, gauges show Greenbrier at 5 feet above normal and New at 7.1 feet.
The Commerce Department reports the nations gross national product rose 7.5 percent in 1965, totaling about $676 billion, up $47.6 billion from 1964. Earlier figures cited $675.6 billion.
U S. pilots intensified air operations on both sides of the 17th parallel as heavy fighting raged on four fronts in the south. American troops reported large Communist casualties in the An Lao Valley sector amid ongoing engagements across the region.
Vietnamese village chief Ngo Tuong, 45, who led action teams against Communist control, was shot down Tuesday in Ap Quang Nam while attending a Buddhist anniversary. He had survived five years with a $300 Viet Cong price on his head and had recently served as Le My village chief protected by U.S. Marines. A Viet Cong ambush also hit a nearby outpost as 91 Americans were killed or wounded last week in a high casualty period for 1966.
Ninety one U.S. servicemen were killed in the Viet Nam war in the week ending February 12, a new high for 1966, with 684 Communist casualties reported by Allied forces. A total of 323 sorties by U S forces targeted Viet Cong locations, including B52 strikes along the Cambodian border.
In Locarno Switzerland a poisonous gas leaked through a hydro electric duct in the Alps killing 17 people. Police opened an investigation. Three victims were gas specialists from Locarno fire brigade and a foreman found with torn gas masks. The remaining 14 victims were Italian workers taking a night break.
Washington AP reports the Department of Health Education and Welfare approved a $100000 vocational research and training center for West Virginia. The facility would be in Institute Kanawha County and run by West Virginia University and the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Roger Allen Bise age 22 of Westover was killed Sunday in Vietnam. A four year Army veteran he had been in Vietnam since December and his family was informed Tuesday.
United Press International reports Wernher von Braun warns the United States faces a real risk of losing the race to the Moon while urging continued rapid effort. In New York Fred Friendly resigns as CBS News president after CBS drops live coverage of Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings on Vietnam, questioning broadcast journalism's role.
Washington gossip notes Luci Johnson explains she has not announced the names of her bridesmaids for her upcoming wedding and says she may reconsider. Local observers speculate on timing and guest dynamics as the couple prepares for nuptials.
Demonstrators lining the route for Vice President Hubert Humphrey carried signs during a Karachi procession. The display reflected local reactions as crowds gathered to welcome or observe the official visit.
A Kanawha County court jury deliberated without a verdict by noon in the case against former Motor Vehicles Commissioner Jack A. Nuckols. The state alleges five payments were made for unperformed work, naming Jackie Dillon and her father Jay Rowe, Fred Vines, Edward Schultz, and Clarence.
West Virginia's World Fair pavilion near Charleston concluded its two year run with an estimated balance of about 98,000 in its special fund. An audit through 31 1965 showed 154,974 on hand and 70,032 in outstanding obligations.
A bus fell 600 feet into a ravine near Pamplona Colombia on Tuesday killing at least 30 people and injuring many others. Of the 46 aboard 15 survived with the driver escaping injury.
Detroit reports Richard S Wishnetsky aged 23 died early today after shooting Rabbi Morris Adler and attempting suicide during services. Adler has not regained consciousness since being struck by two bullets. doctors say he made a few small gains.
A shortage of 3182.68 dollars has been reported in Lester Town records since 1963. Pros Atty C Berkley Lilly said the audit found misdeposited payments from customers of the city owned water company, largely during ex treasurer Audrey Simms tenure. The matter may go to the Raleigh County Grand Jury or a magistrate for a peers hearing.
William Harman King aged 61 died Monday from injuries suffered when struck by a car while walking along U S 219 in Monroe County. The Feb 11 incident left King gravely injured and he did not survive.
Rhodell faces a water outage after a rupture under Main Street. Water service, cut at 6 p.m. Tuesday, is expected to resume late today. Mayor Sam Lilly and the town water company led efforts to locate and repair the break, with potential State Aid needed for replacement work.
Pope Paul VI plans to issue an apostolic constitution from the Vatican Thursday relaxing Lenten fasting rules for Roman Catholics worldwide, according to highly placed church sources. The U S Office of Education reviews southern school desegregation plans, noting on paper progress but continued discrimination against Negroes. In the Dominican Republic violence persists with terrorist gunmen firing on two U S Army jeeps, wounding two American paratroopers.
President Johnson will fly to Atlantic City New Jersey tonight to address the American Association of School Administrators. The FAA has summoned 14 airlines over four jetliner crashes in seven months, citing possible pilot technique as a common factor. J E Green, a Milton contractor, claims he paid kickbacks to Logan County Sheriff Jack Ferrell for State Road Commission contracts. earlier trial ended in a hung jury.
Deputy Premier Subandrie told student leaders that the Communist party in Indonesia has been dissolved, broadcasting on radio Jakarta. A Fidel Castro regime crash along a highway to Naples, Florida injured one person who is hospitalized and questioned by U S officials. Eugene K Van 3 was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the December 10 shooting death of his daughter Eliza and will be sentenced in Santa Monica Superior Court on March 8.
Vice President Humphrey arrived in India amid crowds in Ludhiana and New Delhi. He outlined a three fold mission to discuss Vietnam China expansion and how the United States can aid India’s plans while meeting Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
SIMON RNS Wonnie Cline about 43, killed in Coal Mountain mine accident Island Creek day details unavailable. Veteran of World War II, he is survived by wife Ophelia three sons and two daughters.
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