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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

6

Jury to Review Blood and Mental Tests in Cub Scout Murder Case

Prosecutor Gompers expects blood and psychiatric reports to be ready for the grand jury's Tuesday session in Wheeling. The 1 year old Williams twins Thomas Jr and Joseph face murder charges in the bludgeoning death of Cub Scout David Powell. A State Police blood test linked stains on the suspects' dungarees to the victim.

Wheeling Joseph A. Gompers Gompers Ohio County Grand Jury Williams Thomas, Jr Joseph

Britons take run at curb on spending and credit

The Bank of England raises rates to 5 percent aiming to cool a buying boom amid rising wages and rapid imports. UK imports outpace exports, boosting the sterling area's gold and dollar reserves drop. Inflation, full employment, and installment buying fuel government pressure to curb spending and consider import controls.

Sam Dawson New York Washington Bank of England United States Federal Reserve Banks Sterling England Dollar Woods American Congress

Laurel McCracken Keeps Crockett Roots With Mickey Mouse Headgear

In San Diego a 1-year-old, Laurel McCracken, returns from Sunday School with a promotion certificate. Her parents observe her religious studies ran a year under the alias Laurel McCrockett, though she will not switch from Davy Crockett to Mickey Mouse headgear.

San Diego Calif Davy Crockett Laurel McCracken Laurel McCrockett

Kerry Bravken Spur Rescue From Fire and Blood

Kerry crawls through flames to reach Cameron in a ruined shelter. He fights dehydration and pain, then collapses as Rob supports him, the rescue unfolding amid a deafening blaze and exhausted resolve.

Kerry Cameron Rob Muchacho

Rob Mallory Rebuilds Broken Spur After Fire

Rob Mallory checks on the recovering wounded, vows aid to Cullen and his family, and offers winter help to restart crops. He plans a new foreman, possibly Rusty, and hints at a future for Kerry and Christie as they discuss breeding stock and reclaiming their ranch. The scene closes with Rob reaffirming leadership and personal ties.

Rob Mallory Larrabee Cullen Rob Nate Kerry Mallory Dodge Lita Lacey Fred Broken Spur Rusty Key Christie Chrisse Texas Christle Muchacho

Funeral Notices for Gillette McDermitt Meadows Ford

Obituaries list Alfonso Gillette 83 of 22 East Prince Street died February 19 in a local hospital. Requiem High Mass Feb 21 at St Francis de Sales. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers named. Also Thomas J McDermitt 61 of 207 Avon Street Beckley died February 17. Rosary Sunday. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Also Mary Ellen Meadows 60 of Coolridge died February 18. Funeral February 31 at Quesenberry Webb Funeral Home Chapel. William Ira Ford 78 of Kissimmee formerly Beckley died February 17. Funeral at Maplewood Methodist Church. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Gilletto Gilletto Alfonso East Prince Street Caffee St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Paul V. Helsley Mt. Calvary Sunset Memorial Park Tony Pauletto Mike Leeber Tony Masia Tony Randazzo Louie Moncada Jamesy Cumbo Joe Sparacino Guy Amato Jim Moncada James Alaimo Santo Milano Patsy Amato Caffee Funeral Home McDermitt McDermitt Thomas J Avon Street Beckley Melton Mortuary Fret Richmond Claude England Woody Thurman J M. Mannix Bill Farley Morgan Hughes Holy Name Society Beckley Moose Lodge Meadows Meadows Mary Ellen Coolridge Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home Everett W. Powers Howard Cook Daly Wood Harvey Dean Pack Bill Pack Arnett Meadows Quesenberry Lewis ‘Transfer & Storage United War Lines W. Va Dial Bey Nanted Greenbrier Mabscott James Tyree Peerless Packing Company Reynolds Bronzing CO Central Ave Reynolds Fusart Walter's Insurance Agency McCorkle Ave Charleston Mutual of Omaha Combe St Airlines National School of Aeronautics Ronceverte Florida National Engraving Ft. Pierce Fla Calacinos Morrison Lewisburg West Washington St Avon Cosmetics Raleigh Fayette Jennings Street Alaska S. America P.O Cleveland CE Airlines ENE Oak Hill Mr. Lehan Cn Box

Lincoln epic on TV omits live drama

New York critics praised Omnibus film Mr Lincoln as the best TV portrayal of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Royal Dano delivers a restrained deathbed scene and funeral march while the piece links Lincoln to his times, highlighting epic drama over live television limits. HOUSERBREAKING PROBLEM ALBUQUERQUE NM Ww State Fair visitors received postcards seeking improvement ideas. Fair Commission Chairman Wiley Banes ponders diapering pigeons.

New York Abraham Lincoln Cbs-Tv Lincoln James Agee Omnibus Royal Dano Springfield Earth Frontier Albuquerque N. M Fair Commission Wiley Banes

Malaya to gain independence on August 31 1957

An announcement from London states Malaya will become independent on August 31, 1957, following India Pakistan Burma and Ceylon. Malaya, a Malay state collection with tin and rubber resources, has an estimated population of 5,790,000. It mentions a separate literary note about a novel premise involving Margaret, her twins Jim and Ann, her brother Dr. Alan Thornton, and Captain Blake in A Doctor in the Family.

Alan Thornton Missouri Linda Alan Seretha Thornton Malaya Say London India Pakistan Burma Ceylon Margaret Jim Ann Captain Blake

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