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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1965

Page

2

Russia gains leverage in UN finance talks after vote

In New York, a U.S. backed procedural vote prevented a showdown on the Soviet Union's UN dues. Albania's bid to restore balloting failed 97 to 2, signaling muted friction as Russia and the United States prepare talks on the financial crisis.

United Nations, N.Y UPI U.S General Assembly Russia United Nations Albania U.N United States Adlai E. Stevenson China Stevenson Halim Budo Mauritania

New Books Spotlight on Women Stir Debate

Three newly published titles titled The Angerous Sex The Emotional Sex and The Useless Sex highlight ongoing discussions about women. The authorial focus questions gender roles and female agency in modern society.

Bottle Club Bill Near Defeat In West Virginia House

Charleston dispatch reports the controversial bottle club bill likely to fail by a narrow margin when brought to a House vote next week. A private poll indicated 52 of 100 members opposed. The measure would legalize bottle clubs where liquor could be kept away from residences and bought by others for that location.

Charleston UPI House Temperance Committee Senate Chester Hubbard Ohio House Committee House Rules Committee House of Delegates West Virgin

Birth Control Bill Faces First Senate Reading

In Charleston, UPI reports a bill to create a Bureau of Birth Control within the State Health Department, enabling local boards to run clinics. Attorney General Robertson expressed a mixed view on legality, while Bishop Hodges warned on public policy and moral issues. Sponsors are Senate President Carson and Senator Moreland.

Commissioner of Agriculture Agriculture Commissioner's Office Senate Samaritan Act Facthe House House Medicine and Sanitation Boards of Health Charleston UPI State Health Department Wheeling Catholic Church C. Donald Robertson State Board of Health Robertson Kanawha County Page Seckford Hodges the Register Howard Carson D-Fayette William Moreland D-Monongalia

Avalanche Strands Miners as Snow Seals Camp Route

Heavy snow and worsening weather trap a mining camp 100 miles from Prince Rupert. Col H V Matthews leads a joint U S Canadian rescue at sea with the Coast Guard cutter Cape Roan and ferries unable to reach the coast due to fog and fierce winds.

Col. H.V. Matthews Prince Rupert U.S. Coast Guard Cape Roan

Humphrey Says No Wider War in Viet Nam

Hubert H. Humphrey, speaking at a convocation by the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, affirmed the United States seeks no wider war in Southeast Asia. He outlined a return to Geneva accords principles and a goal of peace for the people of Vietnam, with sessions lasting through Saturday.

Hubert H. Humphrey United States Viet Nam Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Southeast Asia Humphrey Vietam

Byrd Proposes State Technical Services Act of 1965

Senator Byrd introduces a five year federal aid program to promote new industry in West Virginia. The plan would fund state university or agency administration with $25 000 initial grants and up to 400 000 annually with state or industry matching. It would create regional tech info centers and offer workshops and demonstrations to apply scientific advances.

Washington Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va West Virginia Byrd Congress

McNamara flags regional security risks in Asia

McNamara warned that Thailand enjoys relative prosperity and Western ties, but the northeast and north remain vulnerable to Communist attack and subversion. He said Red China is the principal threat in the northern Pacific and China’s pressure can shift quickly between regions, with ongoing political pressure across the subcontinent.

Thailand McNamara Northern Pacific India India-China Subcontinent

Beran’s Release Advances Prague Church Diplomacy

Beran, the Prague archdiocese head, was released after secret talks aimed at easing Cold War tensions between Rome and Communist regimes. Pope Paul named Frantisek Tomasek apostolic administrator as Beran nears a potential Vatican post, while Archbis Josef Slipuy of Lwow, among 27 new Cardinals next week, was freed by Soviets in 1963 after 18 years in prison. Beran’s confinement lasted from 1949 to October 3, 1963, ending with a near-prison domicile near Prague.

Frantisek Tomasek Beran Josyf Slipuyi Lwow Paul Vatican Prague Roman Curia Czechoslovakia

Man seeks legal name change to Horton after DUI license fraud

Edward Jay Leven, fined $250 last September for using the name William Murphy Horton to obtain a driver license, appears again in court records this week asking for a legal name change to William Murphy Horton.

Denver UPI Edward Jay Leven William Murphy Horton Leven

Deaths And Funerals Wilmer Snuffer 69

Wilmer Snuffer 69 of Shady Spring died at 6 50 a m today in Deland Florida while wintering with heart attack as cause. Survived by widow Ruth Smith Snuffer two daughters Jo Ann Jordan and Jane Carole Richmond husband overseas in Germany one brother Milton Snuffer one sister Mrs Woodrow Nass two grandchildren. Body at Deland funeral home awaiting arrangements.

Wilmer Snuffer Shady Spring Deland Fla Peter and Laura Snuffer Beaver Coal Co Christian Church Crow Ruth Smith Snuffer Charles Jo Ann) Jordan Shady Germany Milton Snuffer Stephan

Ben Smith Funeral to Be Held in Lakeville

Funeral services for Ben Philip Smith 72 of St Albans will be held in Lakeville Michigan. He died at 5 50 am Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. Born August 1 1892 in Lakeville he was a son of William and Charlotte Smith a retired tire recapper and World War I veteran. Survivors include a son Jack Smith of Boston Massachusetts. The body will be taken from Keyser Bryant Funeral Home to Lakeville today for funeral arrangements.

Ben Philip Smith St. Albans Lakeville Mich Smith Veteran's Administration Hospital William and Charlotte Smith Jack Smith Boston Mass Keyser-Bryant

Obituaries for Virdie Allen and Elvira Miller

Mrs Virdie Mills Allen of Jacksonville formerly of Montcalm died at 10 50 Thursday in Jacksonville from a heart attack She had been living with her daughter Ann Dunford in Jacksonville Survived by four sons James Weldon Paul and Robert a brother Nathan Mills two sisters and other relatives The body to Craven Funeral Home Montcalm burial Keaton Mills Cemetery Fgeria Funeral arrangements pending later arrival of her sons Elvira Rinehart Miller and six sons and seven daughters listed with residences in Helen Boron Calif Leesburg Arnett Paulsbo and other towns Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton with services at Bud Baptist Church The body remained at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens for calling hours Saturday afternoon RNS

Virdie Mills Allen Jacksonville Fla Montcalm Allen Ann Dunford James Weldon Paul Robert Nathan Mills Matoaka Little Rose Beeson Dessie Cole Crab Orchard Craven Funeral Home Keaton Mills Fgeria Elvira Rinehart Miller Thurman Helen Kermit Cleveland Ohio James Miller Boron Calif Huey, Vinson and Lee Meadows Gladys Farley S. C. Day Leesburg Orpha Vaughn Arnett Nettie Eastman Sophia Kathleen Miller Della Salvamoser Tecopa Lillie Paulson Paulsbo Wash Boyd Miller Princeton Wastie Blevins Hyattsville Bud Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Roselawn Memorial Gardens Sam Foglesong Mullens

Dennis L. Graham rites set for Oceana man 61

Funeral services for Dennis L. Graham 61 of Oceana will be held at 1 p m Saturday at the First Church of God in Oceana with Rev. William Lusk officiating Burial will follow in Cook Graham Cemetery at Clear Fork He died Wednesday night in a Mullens hospital He was born May 17 1903 at Baileysville a son of Floyd Graham and the late Roxie Toler Graham Surviving are his wife Serena Roberts Graham three sons Stevie Floyd and Herbert all at home a daughter Mrs Thomas Kelly of Richmond Va two brothers Herbert of Mullens and Willard of Wyoming a sister Mrs Alice Cook of Baileysville The Evans Funeral Home of Oceana is handling arrangements The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

Dennis L. Graham Oceana Church of God William Lusk Cook-Graham Clear Fork Graham Mullens Hospital Baileysville Floyd Graham Roxie Toler Graham Serena Roberts Graham Stevie Floyd Herbert Thomas Kelly Richmond Mullens Willard Wyoming Alice Cook Evans Funeral Home

Funeral for Miss Nannie Vanhoy Held in Pineville

Miss Nannie Vanhoy 78 of Keyrock dies in Mullens hospital. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel in Pineville with Rev. Silas Burks officiating. Burial in Stewart Cemetery at Keyrock. Survived by brother G B Vanhoy of Keyrock and sister Mrs Frances Laxton of Oceana. Born June 12, 1888 at Keyrock to Daniel and Judith Goode Vanhoy.

Nannie Vanhoy Keyrock Robertson and Foglesong Pineville Silas Burks Stewart Cemetery Miss Vanhoy Mullens Hospital Daniel Judith Goode Vanhoy G. B Key

Hoston Rites Held for Nathanial Hoston at Central Baptist

Funeral services for Nathanial Hoston 64 of 203 Brooks Street East Beckley proceed at 2 p m Sunday at Central Baptist Church with Rev Edward Abram officiating Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park Survivors include wife Nannie Hoston Beckley and son William J Hoston North Hollywood California The Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor will transport to his home at 5 p m Saturday and to the church an hour before services.

Nathanial Hoston Brooks St East Beckley Central Baptist Church Edward Abram Greenwood Memorial Park Nannie Hoston Beckley William J. Hoston North Hollywood Calif Ritchie and Johnson

Robert Brown Funeral Arrangements Listed

Robert Brown aged 46 of Winding Gulf died Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness. The body is at the Trent and Durgan Funeral Home awaiting arrangements.

Robert Brown Winding Gulf Trent and Durgan Funeral Home

Funeral rites for Dale Epling in Flat Top church

Dale Epling aged 57 of Beckley Junction will be buried in the Flat Top family cemetery after funeral services at the Flat Top Primitive Baptist Church at 2 p m Sunday. Elders J S Bowling and Kenna Lilly will officiate. pallbearers include Fred Bowling Thomas Lilly Orville Amick Charlie Pack Merlin Lilly and Oscar Basham. Friends may visit at the funeral home today after 2 p.m.

Dale Epling Beckley Junction Flat Top Primitive Baptist Church J. S. Bowling Kenna Lilly Flat Top Epling Fred Bowling Thomas Lilly Orville Amick Charlie Pack Merlin Lilly Oscar Basham

Eli C. Miller Final Rites Held for 88 in Princeton

Eli C. Miller 88 of Helen died at 12 40 am in Mullens Hospital. Final rites set for 1 pm Sunday at Bud Baptist Church with Rev Dewey Wilson officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton. Born April 7 1876 in Wyoming County, he was the son of William and Myra Miller and a retired carpenter.

Eli Center Miller Helen Bud Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton Miller Mullens Hospital Wyoming County William Myra Miller

Ear L Sampson Funeral Held in Williamson

Ear L Sampson 67 former editor of Williamson Daily News and Welch Daily News advertising manager died after a long illness. He served in World War I, became an ordained Methodist minister, and is survived by his wife a son Major Donald E Sha of Fort Hood Texas grandchildren and a sister Mae Ashcraft of Charleston.

Williamson Ear L. Sampson Williamson Daily News Sampson Welch Daily News Mount Hope Beckley Concord College Donald E. Eo Fort Hood Texas Mae Ashcraft Charleston

Mrs Hester Shrader Rites Held for 53 Year Old

Mrs Hester Shrader 53 of Athens died at her daughter Mrs Gladys Robertson home on Pisgah Road at 11 45 a m after a long illness She was a sister of Mrs Ina Atwood Coal City and Mrs Mildred Shrader Mullens Born Feb 29 1911 in Tioga daughter of Emma Miller and the late Madison A Bennett Body is at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton

Hester Gertrude Shrader Athens Gladys Robertson Pisgah Road Shrader Ina Atwood Coal City Mildred Shrader Mullens Tioga Emma Miller Madison A. Bennett Memorial Fuene Princeton

Wellman Service Acknowledges 87 Year Life

Obituary notes LRA Wellman 87 of Esse Caeons at today Javeman services to be held. Community mourns the longtime figure.

Pacem in Ter- mes and Pope John XXIII on Peace

The article reviews Pacem in Terris Pope John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical and its impact. It notes the document’s broad, interfaith reach, its core call for human dignity justice and disarmament, and the moral weight lent by the pope’s example to international peace principles. It explains the encyclical’s aim beyond war avoidance toward universal rights and moral duties among individuals and states.

John Earth Pacem Pope John

Milam R E Funeral Arrangements Incomplete Pineville

Robert E Milam 38 of Pineville died Thursday night after a brief illness in Mullens hospital He worked as book keeper for Wyoming Lumber and Supply Co a member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church and was serving his first term as Pineville recorder He is survived by wife Margaret Huffman Milam two sons John Beckley and Mark and a daughter Lisa The body is at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville.

Robert E. Milam Pineville Mullens Wyoming Lumber and Supply Co Cook Memorial Baptist Church Margaret Huffman Milam John Beckley Mark Lisa Robertson and Foglesong

Stricken Actress Battles For Life

Hollywood reports Academy Award winner Patricia Neal, 39, is in critical condition after brain surgery for a massive stroke at UCLA Medical Center. Doctors fear permanent brain damage as she remains unconscious. Neal, wife of English writer Raoul Dahl, suffered strokes after returning home from work on the film Seven Women.

Hollywood UPI Patricia Neal Ucla Medical Center Miss Neal Raoul Dahl Metro- Goldwayn - Mayer Studios

Coup in South Viet Nam Faces Army Backing, Khanh Resists

Viet Nam attache in Washington says the coup has wide army support while Khanh fights to stay in power. Thao claims Khanh’s removal, and troops strike Saigon targets during a midday lull as Ky’s air force base is blocked. Thao blames Khanh for political upheaval and notes Diem’s regime as justification amid growing instability.

Khiem Washington Khanh Thao Saigon UPI Air Force Nguyen Cao Ky North Vietnm Ngo Dinh Diem South Viet Nam Diem

Illness plagued mother kills four children then herself

Doris Johnson a 27 year old Cleveland mother separated from her husband killed her four children with a single head shot each then shot herself with a revolver. The scene at home included two children in one room a third in another and a fourth in the kitchen. The children were Donald 7 Ronald 5 Arnold 3 and Ernest 11 months. One child died en route to St Luke Hospital the others died there. Johnson had a history of illness including two major operations and had recently returned from California. Police noted a .38 revolver missing one bullet suggesting reload. An open Bible lay on a bed with verses about death and anguish. Neighbors said no warning signs were evident.

Cleveland Ohio Doris Johnson William Gloria Yates Donald Johnson Ronald Arnold Ernest Miss Yates St. Luke Hospital Johnson William Yates California Officrs

Autopsy Set On Spencer Patient

A autopsy is being conducted on Marlene Boudinot formerly of Parkersburg found dead near Spencer State Hospital where she had been a patient. Roane County seeks William Nelson 34 of Brounland Kanawha County for questioning while investigators consider possible homicide. Coroner Dr. R C Newman says heart attack suspected. autopsy results expected in several days. The two disappeared Wednesday from the hospital and were spotted near the hospital property. family had requested autopsy amid fears of choking notes and neck acne. The man may have fled when she suffered the attack.

Charleston UPI Marlene Boudinot Parkersburg Spencer State Hospital Roane County William Nelson Brounland Kanawha R. C. Newman Newman Nelson

Smith outlines push for state reform and park land buys

Smith reported legislative leaders expect passage of enabling legislation and noted support from education groups for proposed teacher pay scales. He plans to meet Tuesday with Judiciary and Finance Committees to accelerate reorganizational plans. He announced Community Facilities Administration approved land acquisitions under a $24 million Area Redevelopment Administration park program, with phase one completed at Hawks Nest, Twin Falls, Pipe stem, and Canaan Valley State Parks.

Smith Judiciary and Finance Committees Community Facilities Administration Hawks Nest Twin Falls Pipestem State Park Hinton Canaan Valley Tucker County

Mills trips to Huntington and other towns for mental patients

Mills describes transporting mental patients to Huntington for bedded trips and to Pruntytown and Moundsville during January. He notes department offers courtesies like funeral escorts and supervising crowds at sports events. A November 14, 1964 court order cut sheriff staff to seven, excluding the Sheriff, citing county overdraft.

Huntington Pruntytown Moundsville Mills Sheriff's Department

Louisville Bourbon Pioneer Julian Van Winkle Dies at 90

Julian P. Van Winkle, 90, renowned bourbon maker and dean of American distillers, died in Louisville Tuesday night. He led the family firm and helped shape the modern bourbon industry.

Louisville UPI Julian P. van Winkle

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George Hodge Podge Fabrics Fayette St Moose Club Bottle Club Senate Judiciary Discovery Bill Ben Smith Mrs Virdie Allen Milt of Jesse Stella Workman North Madison Stella Meeks la Salle Evans Nathaniel Hoston Eli C. Miller Continental Distilling Gorp PHILA Earl Mrs. Hester Shrader Lra Wellman John XXIII Spencer
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