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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

10

Unemployed steelworker kills family before suicide in Uniontown

In Uniontown Pennsylvania Robert Miller 42 killed his wife Helen 47 and daughter Dolores 17 with an axe then shot himself after beating two men in the home and wounding a third. A fourth man a neighbor was found slain in a downstairs room. Police seek motive as Rivak remains hospitalized.

Uniontown Robert Miller Miller Helen Dolores Steve Demko Demko McGee Rivak Uniontown Hospital H. J. Jaymes Jaymes

Gunman Dies in Duel With New York Police

August Robles, a notorious gunman with a long crime record, died after a 90 minute gun battle with New York Police. A manhunt focused on Puerto Rican districts as police pursued him through the city. The clash ended with Robles shot dead by officers during the confrontation.

New York August Robles

Contract Bridge Trump Break Costs Contract

The article analyzes a Bridge hand where East's weak two bid and subsequent play nearly doomed the NS contract. With careful play involving heart control and endplay chances, South could have made, but a misstep led to a failure despite a favorable path.

West East South Dummy

OS UA Me 4 Across Puzzle Clues Solve Quick

The grid lists across and down clues with numbers and word prompts for a crossword style puzzle including entries like Church Beat, Gone by, Mythical monster, Demon, Landlord, System, Hewing tool, Military assistants, Pronoun, and many more with varying word lengths and references to letters and symbols.

Jealous Lover Kills 3 Then Commits Death by Own Action

In Atlanta a jealous lover, Alton Nix Treadway, 45, killed four people at a northeast home including former Georgia legislator John Verlyn Booth, 49, a shoe salesman Ira D. Lane, 49, and Ella Warren, 39, then shot himself. A wounded survivor, Anna Padgett Cone, a Chattanooga widow, described the attack.

Atlanta Georgia Tennessee John Verlyn Booth Georgia House of Representatives Fulton County Richard Russell D-Ga Russell Booth E. O. Mullins L. T. Bullard Alton Nix Treadway Chattanooga Capt. Mullins Treadway Warren Cone

Morals Charges Linked to Doctor's Death in Los Alamos

Dr Malcolm M Cook a 48 year old pediatrician and president of the Los Alamos Medical Society was found dead from a gunshot in his apartment. Police say he likely killed himself rather than face morals charges involving two girls. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on transporting them across state lines for immoral purposes.

Los Alamos, N. M Los Alamos Medical Society Ralph Kopansky Malcolm M. Cook Kopansky Cook Albuquerque Dr. Cook

Head On Collision Kills 7 at Kingsville Texas

Seven people died in a head on crash near Kingsville Texas when two 1951 Ford sedans collided in the center lane of a straight highway three miles north of town. Three others were seriously hurt including a small boy. Victims included four members of a single family and Billy Breese of Corpus Christi, who died hours after arrival at hospital. Officers found no clear cause for the wreck near King Ranch. Five were dead at the scene. one died en route.

Kingsville Tex South Texas Mesquite Country King Ranch Billy Breese Corpus Christi

Vienna Presents Problem for Young Lovers

A Polish newspaper notes strict postwar restrictions in Stalinograd province where young couples face travel and social limits. Former nightclubs have become a furniture shop, a trade cooperative office, a mess hall, and even a fish market, reflecting broad cultural controls.

Vienna Austria Poland Trybuna Robotnicza Stalinograd

Bank mergers reshape top 18 list and branch strategy

Banks scramble the 18 largest with over one billion in deposits as mergers shift rankings by year end. Chase National Bank moves toward No. 2 after a potential tie with Manhattan. Bank of America keeps top spot due to California branch laws. neighborhood branches gain importance due to consumer shifts, traffic avoidance, and growing credit use. A separate public notice in West Virginia invites objections to a motor carrier permit for coal transport in Raleigh County.

New York Wall Street Chase National Bank of New York Bank of the Manhattan Co Giants Chase Manhattan National City Bank of New York San Francisco Bank of America California Gotham Montgomery Street M. C Capitol Charleston Public Service Commision of West Virginia Raleigh County Harvey Blevins Rockford Williams Clear Creek

Lady Docker's London Limousine Glitters in Gold

Lady Norah Docker travels in a gold trimmed limousine through London. She defends luxury as practical and attracts wide public attention, drawing praise from Britons despite austerity. She recalls three marriages, inherits fortunes, and entertains miners aboard the Docker yacht after a mine visit.

Lady Docker London Norah Docker Marie Antoinette Britain Sir Bernard Docker Sir Bernard Clement Callingham Sir William Collins Docker Norah Turner Lady Decker Wakefield Isle of Wight

Asia's Rice Paradox Shapes Southeast Asia's Future

AP analyst William L. Ryan explains how Southeast Asia faces a paradox of abundant crops yet chronic hunger. A strong year for rice increases exports, strains importers, and risks political upheaval, with Burma Thailand and Indochina as key exporters and China and Japan influencing future yields and markets.

William L. Ryan Southeast Asia Asia Iran Philippines China Yangtze Valley Indonesia Egypt North Africa Spain Italy United States Free World Burma Thailand Indochina Red China India Japan

Network Programs Timezones and Scheduling Note

Network broadcasts note that times are Eastern Standard. Central subtracts one hour and Mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may shift air times to fit schedules. last minute changes are not included.

Evening TV and radio schedule listing programs for Feb 21

A detailed local broadcast guide lists hourly TV and radio programs from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM including news, commentary, variety shows, dramas, concerts, and musical programs across CBS, ABC, NBC and local affiliates. Names like Henry J. Taylor Perry Como Bing Crosby and The Great Gildersleeve appear alongside musical acts and fictional series.

Cbs Mbs West Abe East Abe Cbs News Abe Tennessee Ernie Mbs Abe the Chevaliers Cbs Lone Ranger Cba Henry J Perry Como Abe News & Story Bing Crosby Cbe Abe Amos Andy Mbe Jibber Molly Nbe Ebs News & Comment Manhattan Crossroads Gildersleeve Abde Balcony Martha Lou Harp News & Varieties All Nets

Funeral Rites for Angelo Del Moro at St Francis de Sales

Angelo Del Moro aged 63 of 207 Charles Street died at home on Friday at 6 50 am. Requiem Mass is set for 9 am Monday at St Francis de Sales Church with Fr Paul Helsley officiating. Burial in Calvary Addition Sunset Memorial Park follows. Rosary at 8 pm Sunday at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers include Lawrence Torlone Dominick Azzara Toney Fama Guy Amato Jim Giampalo Sam Cannetti. Arrangements by Caffee Funeral Home.

del’ Moro del Moro Angelo Charles Street Caffee Funeral Home St. Francis de Sales Catholic Paul Helsley Calvary Sunset Memorial Park

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