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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1961
Page
2
West Virginia lawmakers pushed the Marshall College bid for university status after the Senate backed the bill 34 to 0. Debates centered on funding and standards with opponents warning of higher costs and competition with other universities.
President Kennedy named a 20 member panel of government business and labor leaders to seek cures for the economy. The group includes Henry Ford II and Walter Reuther and will advise on policies to promote collective bargaining industrial peace wage and price standards higher living and productivity.
An Army Nike Ajax missile complex near Roswell New Mexico suffered a crane collapse during construction at an Atlas ICBM silo site. Ten men died as workers on catwalks and at the silo bottom were swept to their deaths. The crane operator saved another by leaping clear.
Vice Adm. Hyman G. Rickover urged mandatory uniforms for U.S. schoolchildren to reduce clothing concerns and sharpen study focus. Speaking on a radio program taped for Connecticut stations with Sen. Prescott Bush, he noted that Russia and other nations require uniforms.
Roy Taylor of McAlpin was treated at Beckley Hospital Thursday for injuries to his right ankle. The injury occurred Wednesday when he struck it against a motor at the Winding Gulf Coals Co mine in McAlpin.
Afro Asian bloc seeks immediate Congo release while Ghana and Morocco criticize the Stevenson plan. The commission backs a Kasavubu led government with other factions, possibly under federation, and urges cessation of hostilities, neutral summit, prisoner releases, parliament reconvening, and full UN enforcement. United Arab Republic Ceylon Liberia draft a resolution to oust Belgians, probe Lumumba's death, and empower UN to use force if needed. Soviet veto looms, pushing General Assembly emergency session possible next Tuesday.
Walter Edward Boone of Flat Top was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined $50 plus costs by Magistrate Ray W Boone. He was placed under $500 bond after a Thursday night arrest following a two car collision near Allen Junction. Clark of Wyco, his son, and Boone were treated and released. Clark suffered chest and left forehead injuries, his son minor injuries, Boone facial cuts. Clark’s car was a total loss. Boone’s truck damaged.
Mrs. Annie L. Richards aged 92 of 205 Virginia Street is improving to good condition at Beckley Hospital after several weeks of treatment for a broken hip.
Roy J. Verdin of St. Marys was named acting business manager of Pinecrest Sanitarium on Thursday. He has served as assistant business manager and audit clerk since May 1957 and may seek a permanent post. The announcement came from Pinecrest Superintendent Dr. H S Edwards via State Public Institutions Commissioner Joseph E Hodgson. Verdin previously traveled as a state auditor and clerked Pleasants County Circuit Court, with background in local banking.
Delegates heard Nuckols urge swift action on a north south highway with Gov ernor support and a push from President for progress. Burl Sawyers signaled readiness to start, while Montgom ery of the WV Pennsylvania Freeway Association stressed the road would unlock new industry and connect the state to the outside world. The gathering moved from the governor’s office to the Board of Public Works headquarters to accommodate attendees.
The ship returned to port in Lisbon with one passenger aboard ending a 12 day hijacking that trapped over 600 passengers. The Cyprus Parliament voted 49 to 9 to seek British Commonwealth membership. Three workers are missing and feared dead after an avalanche in the Valais Alps. President Kennedy to spend weekend at his Middleburg home leaving Washington by helicopter. West Virginia launches a statewide program to boost pride patriotism and youth fitness with Bar r on Lowery Lane named to lead the effort.
Mrs. Ramona Dillon of Route 3 Beckley remains in serious condition at the Bluefield Sanitarium after being transferred from Raleigh General Hospital. The accident on Harper Road Monday morning involved a bus and car, injuring five Beckley Manufacturing Co. employees. Doctors report further examination and hopeful signs of recovery.
Lester Gore of Beckley was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 11 25 a m today by a deputy sheriff and a constable on a peace warrant.
West Virginia's new income tax law faced a sharp challenge from Senate critic Clarence E. Martin who argued the measure is unconstitutional ex post facto and improperly delegated to federal authorities. He warned lawmakers will return in 90 days to fix what he called a flawed statute and warned the title and penalties provisions are improper under the state constitution.
Funeral services for Dorsie P Pack 72 of Ballard formerly Beckley will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church Ballard with Rev P B Jasper in charge Burial will follow in the family cemetery Ballard He died at his home at 8 a m Thursday after a long illness He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church Born November 11 1888 he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs William Pack Survivors include his wife Neal Pack two brothers Herbert Maehew both of Charleston three sisters Mrs Willie Crawford and Mrs Annie Stevenson both of Hinton and Mrs Allie Meaden Beards Fork The body will be moved from the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlour to the church one hour before the service
Mrs. Susie Parker of 105 Patch Street East Park died early today in a local hospital after a long illness. The body is at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Malcolm M Turner age 57 of 128 Quarry Street will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park after services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Elder W H Johnson officiating. He died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital following a three-year illness.
Mrs India Shinault aged 80 of Ada will have her funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. The service will focus on honoring her life and will be conducted by local clergy.
Sheriff Henry Ried Jr. identified the suspect as Wilburt Rideau a 19 year old who held up a South Gate area bank with a .22 pistol. Three hostages were shot one woman stated she played dead to avoid further harm. Rideau was arrested with a suitcase of money. the pistol remains missing. Policers planned murder aggravated kidnapping and armed robbery charges today.
Extradition papers issued for Henry R Aliff 26 and Charlie McKnight 27 Whitesville to return to West Virginia from Jacksonville Florida. Police say copper wire valued at 1500 dollars was taken from Oglebay Norton Co in January 1960. They are held in the county jail in Jacksonville awaiting governor Bryant to act on the orders.
A Charleston attorney and member of the Charleston Alcoholics Anonymous will speak at a study session at The Methodist Temple at 6 30 p m Sunday. Anyone interested in AA or learning about the organization is welcome and should reserve at the church office during the week or on Sunday.
Albert T Hutchings died at 68 after a long illness in a local hospital at 10 50 a m Thursday. Funeral arrangements are set at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor with the body pending completion of services.
Union officials and Beckley hotel management may meet this afternoon to resolve a three day strike by hotel workers seeking a 20 cent per hour wage increase. Reid P. Davis, regional UMWA director, said negotiations are being scheduled. Club meetings at the hotel were canceled due to staff shortages, with supervisory personnel covering bellboys, hallboys, elevator operators, maids, waitresses, and kitchen help.
The First Church of the Nazarene at 607 Johnstown Rd hosts World Day of Prayer from 6 to 9 30 p m today under Rev Carl W Gray Jr The event opens the doors for meditation and prayer with the theme Christian Consecration and the Lenten Season The Sunday service will end with Holy Communion
Two Beckley businessmen are improved in the Raleigh General Hospital. Paul Hutchinson of the Colony Drug Co. is in satisfactory condition after eye surgery. O A O'Dell, owner of Auto Parts Service, is also in satisfactory condition after suffering a heart attack Feb 3. Dr Robert Wriston remains in a condition. Mrs Roland Hinckley is in satisfactory condition after recent surgery.
Congo turmoil widens as Kasavubu appeals to the UN for aid to reorganize the economy and administration. A priest is killed, mobs attack churches, and European civilians are beaten in Kivu and Bukavu while Katanga delivers French jets to Tshombe. UN and Congolese troops impose curfews and patrol cities as fear and brutality rise.
Senate proposals restricted liquor sales from midnight to noon and on Sundays while licensing would be limited to legitimate venues owned or operated by the state or cities. Advertising outside venues would be banned. Licenses limited to one per 2 000 people and one per person. House Temperance Chair Roy Lee Harmon said the committee backed sending the bill to the floor 13-5, a rare move.
John Ellis Bradley remains in good condition at Beckley Hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday morning. He is under observation and receiving medical care as doctors monitor his recovery.
Beckley city and Raleigh County SRC crews patch potholes along state routes within city limits using a city roller. Warden says patching started Wednesday as weather allowed after heavy snow and freezing earlier. Water problems persist with clogged culverts and basements, but officials hope winter’s worst is over.
MORGANTOWN UP I The Dominion News reports temporary residual oil import quotas rising from 500000 to 600000 barrels per day. Interior Secretary Udall calls for public hearings on future quotas starting Monday, with April 1 as the target for potential reductions. coal interests fear market loss while awaiting open discussion and defined limits.
Two Layland men were arrested by City Police at 4 15 a m today one jailed at Raleigh County Jail Kenneth R Bowles 17 charged with possession of moonshine arrested on South Kanawha Street Jimmy Barnett 23 charged with driving with no state operators license and improper registration He bonded out Two teenagers Donald Lance Toney 18 Mabscott and Douglas Shumate 18 229 Glenn Ave cited for speeding and ordered to appear in Police Court Monday night
In coal mining areas a plentiful red material called red dog forms from gob piles or slate hills. Spontaneous combustion in decomposing refuse heats until combustible matter burns away, leaving red colored material used as road base and for berms on highways.
Words of the Champions official world list for The Register's Tri-County Spelling Bee goes on sale this afternoon. Booklets are available in the boards for education offices at Fayetteville and Pineville and at The Register's Beckley office on Prince Street. This marks the eighth consecutive year of the spelling bee, co sponsored by the Elementary Principals Associations of ee Raleigh and Wyoming counties and The Raleigh Register.
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