Eccles Man Waives To Jury On Auto Larceny Charge
Whitt riguez waived to the grand jury on an auto larceny charge after being arrested by State Police Saturday for taking a lockup truck from Grady Whitlock Ford. Beckley police cited Glenn Pack for blocking traffic in an alley and David Foley for speeding and operating without a license. Bobby Gene Hunter, Cool Ridge, was refused bail on a reckless driving charge. A Beckley Mabscott juvenile duo, 14 and 17, fought near Beckley Junior High and were ordered to appear before Judge Ballard. Charles Godby of Mabscott posted bond on intoxication and allowing a drunk to drive. James A. Lilly and Ohio were released after shoplifting charges at Kroger. James William Dixon III, 16, Johnstown Road, charged and ordered to appear in Beckley Police Court.
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Whitt Riguez
Whitt
Grady Whitlock Ford
Glenn Pack
Beckley
David Delano Foley
Beckley City
Beckley Police Court
Bobby Gene Hunter
Cool Ridge
Shady Spring
Welton C. Lilly
Mabscott
Beck
James A. Lilly
Ohio
Ant
Kroger Co
James William Dixon III
Johnstown Road
State Attorney To Be Consulted About 4 H Lake
The Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney's office will seek an opinion from the state attorney general on the legality of the County Court's proposal to give Little Beaver Park to the State. A review of records, land acquisition, and levy election clauses will be conducted before the opinion is requested. A spokesman said the State would assume park operations, potentially in conjunction with Grandview State Park, for a token $1.
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Raleigh County
Little Beaver Park
Atty
C. Berkley Lilly
Lilly
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
State Department of Natural Resources
Grandview State Park
Beckley Mayor to Attend Governor's Prayer Breakfast
Beckley Mayor John W. Smith announced his plan to attend the Governor's Prayer Breakfast set for March 10 from 8 30 to 9 30 a m at the Charleston Civic Center. The event gathers state leaders for a morning of prayer and reflection.
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Beckley
John W. Smith
Charleston
Deaf Man Perfects Midget Transistor Hearing Aid
An advertorial described a small transistor hearing aid perfected by a deaf man promising clear whispers for users who can hear but not understand speech. It offered free information by writing HEARING to 711 Worley Road Beckley West Virginia with no cost or obligation.
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Worley Road
Beckley
W. Va
Safe Lifting: Plan and Use Legs Not Back
Weekly safety talk warns against back injuries from lifting heavy objects. It explains spine structure, misalignment risks, and urges squatting to use leg strength, planning each lift, and limiting loads to avoid strain.
West Virginia Food Stamp Participation Rises in December
The U S Department of Agriculture reports 55 753 West Virginians enrolled in the federal food stamp program in December up 3 654 from November. The total covers 13 217 households, up 917. Seven counties Greenbrier Summers Nicholas Braxton Wyoming Mercer and Monroe were added to the program.
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Harleston
UPI
U. S. Department of Agriculture
West
Cancer Group Issues Monthly Report Raleigh County ACS
The Raleigh County Unit of the American Cancer Society reports five school and club film showings during the month and distribution of 520 pamphlets in local schools plus 708 to Teens Against Cancer Clubs in area high schools. The unit met at Raleigh County Bank penthouse and set the second Monday monthly as the regular meeting date. A rummage sale at First Christian Church May 2 to 4 will raise funds.
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Raleigh County
American Cancer Society
A. O’brien
Raleigh County Bank
O’brien
First Christian Church
Airport Authority To Negotiate With Piedmont Pact Renewal
Raleigh County Airport Authority plans to renew a five year flight service pact with Piedmont Airlines Monday. Piedmont reportedly posted a record year in 1965 with 3 689 passenger boardings, the highest since service began in 1952. The authority, created by 1963 legislation, oversees airport operations and is comprised of five members.
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John Blankenship
Raleigh County Airport Authority
Piedmont Airlines
Piedmont
Raleig County Court
Gilbert
James
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Raleigh County loses 340 farms in five years
A census shows Raleigh County farmers declined from 1 076 in 1959 to 736 in 1964. The county’s average farm size is 83.1 acres with an average farm value of 13 196. County figures include sales of crops and livestock and detail farm types, operators, land use, and equipment in a preliminary county report.
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Raleigh
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau
U. S
Peoples Life Defendant In $1,000 Suit Here
Everett E. Shrout sues Peoples Life Insurance Co. of Washington DC for $1000 claiming the company is liable for injuries from an accident. He says a policy issued Oct 28 1963 covered the May 21 incident and the insurer refused the claim. Represented by G Berk Lynch.
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Peoples Life Insurance Co
Washington, D.C
Everett E. Shrout
Shrout
Scholarship Test Slated At Woodrow Saturday
Approximately 60 students will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 9 a.m. Saturday at Woodrow Wilson High School, Princ Hubert Jackson announced. The NMSQT is a two and a half hour test and the first step in the 12th annual competition for four year Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1967.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Princ Hubert Jackson
Clay's Reclassification Draws Tass Comment
MOSCOW Tass expresses sharp reaction to Cassius Clay being reclassified 1A. Tass says the US Army seeks more cannon fodder as its Vietnam war escalates. The agency questions why Clay is drafted now and suggests lowered IQ standards aided the reclassification.
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Moscow
UPI
Tass
Cassius Clay
Clay
United States
Viet Nam
Sweden Dominates Global Match Machinery Production
Sweden manufactures most of the world's machinery for making household matches, a fact noted in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Sweden
Encyclopaedia i Britannica
Gruening Bill Aimed at Drafts to Southeast Asia
Senator Ernest Gruening proposes a law to forbid sending draftees to Southeast Asia without congressional approval. He notes President Johnson urged delay last year and cites current possible call ups of National Guardsmen and reservists. Gruening recalls discussions about January as a turning point.
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Washington
UPI
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Gruening
John C. Stennis
Senate
U.S
Viet Nam
Congress
Wheeling Steel Posts $4.6 Million Loss in 1965
Wheeling Steel Corp reports record sales of 270 million dollars but a 4.6 million dollar loss for 1965, equal to 2.94 dollars per share. President Robert Morris says modernization is nearly complete but overrun costs loom, with a 1966 turnaround hoped.
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Wheeling Steel
Robert Morris
Wheeling
Morris
Coin Show At Beckley Hotel This Weekend
Beckley Coin Club hosts its first coin show at the Beckley Hotel Saturday 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. Eighteen dealers from three states attend. A $25000 plus display of World Coins in proof condition will be shown. Local exhibitors include Truman Sayre G E Hutchison and Mrs Grover Hedrick. Two public auctions set for 8 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday.
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Beckley
Beckley Hotel
The
Beckley Coin Club
Truman Sayre
G. E. Hutchison
Grover Hedrick
Mental Patient Attacks Raleigh Jail Matron
Deputy sheriff and matron Mrs Faye Lusk was injured when a mentally ill patient attempted to burn her face with a cigarette while being transported to Huntington hospital. A male deputy and the patient’s husband were also involved, with the patient kicking the deputy and causing multiple bruises.
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Faye Lusk
Huntington
Communist Troop Strength Put At 237000 In South Vietnam
Saigon UPI reports that Communist forces in South Vietnam total about 237000, with 1800 North Vietnamese regular infiltrators arriving monthly. Since Jan 1 at least 4080 have moved south, the figure includes 17000 to 20000 North Vietnamese regulars, while overall strength is reduced by casualties, disease and desertions. US forces number about 200000. the government forces around 600000. Intelligence cites 80000 full time soldiers, 100000 guerrillas, 40000 political agents, 17000 support troops, with nine North Vietnamese and 15 Viet Cong regiments plus an antiaircraft battalion identified.
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Saigon
UPI
South Viet Nam
North Niet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
United States
Viet Nam
Nuclear Day At WVU Set For March At Morgantown
UPI reports the first Nuclear Education Day will be held March 12 at West Virginia University. Associate dean Dr. James A. Kent said the event aims to teach teachers about nuclear science and career paths, with about 400 teachers from West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland expected to attend.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
James A. Kent
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
CAA Told to Change Bylaws in Raleigh County
Raleigh County Community Action Association faces bylaw changes after a field visit from the Office of Economic Opportunity. President George Mickel said four changes are needed plus a fifth, but only 10 of 27 board members attended, preventing action. Provisions require board composition from target areas, election by all members, at least 15 percent minorities, and amendable bylaws. A study committee was formed to draft corrections.
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Raleigh County Community Action Association
George Mickel
Mickel
Office of Economic Opportunity
Ben McDonald
Washington
OEO
Raleigh
Richmond
Richmond District
Boa
CAA
S. Mickel
Simeon E. Warren
Francis Edwards
Joseph Lawrence Jr
George Parker
Ralph Mann
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Cancer Group Issues Monthly Report
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Shady Springs
Paul Feigley
Harry Gilbert
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