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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1966
Page
2
The White Paper signals limited cuts to military capability while shaping plans to sustain Britain’s role east of Suez. It prioritizes airpower, aims to rely more on land based jets, and emphasizes powered submarines with four A submarines carrying 16 nuclear tipped Polaris missiles each as carrier replacements loom.
A member of parliament urges formal inquiry into the Loch Ness Monster amid ongoing debates over sightings. The article notes a festival scene featuring individuals moving at speed, with unclear context or verification of the claim.
In Paris and Verdun simple ceremonies marked the 50th anniversary of World War I. Memorials were laid to the dead as officials noted the great Verdun battle. German losses around 450000 were recalled and a special mass held in Paris attended by thousands. France will officially observe the anniversary on May 20.
Sense Department notes California and New York along with several states experience a marked brain gain while others like Ohio Illinois and Wisconsin suffer a brain drain. A brain drain state is defined as one that educates more PhDs than it employs.
The author known as Tarsis said he was not surprised by a move to seek political asylum in the West. He did not specify whether Britain or the United States would be his destination in a statement released through UPI.
Senate critics urged approval as a committee opened hearings on weather modification bills authorizing expanded government scientist study of weather. The session opened July 1 as the Foreign Relations Committee closed hearings on participation in Asian development and the President’s nomination for director Le Vaughn with supplemental aid for South Vietnam.
Logan Utah area news notes retrial of Sheriff J. E. Ferrell on charges of falsifying state records with intent to defraud after 1963 floods. Final arguments and summations prepared for morning as previous trial ended with a hung jury. Ferrell served as county bridge supervisor for the State Road Commission.
East Germany guest Juergen Berlin set a strong tempo in a one mile event as ADN reported during a Sunday athletic meet. The record attempt occurred amid a crowded field with international compete.
Newsweek reports a February 1 restart of systematic bombing of North Vietnam. The article cites U S aims to avoid provoking Red China and the view that China shelters key North Vietnamese railroad corridors and industrial sites within a wide radius. The 37 day lull ended as raids intensified around several targets.
In Los Lunas New Mexico Jose Fernandez father of U S soldier Daniel Fernandez recalls his son's bravery saying he acted with generous courage to save buddies during the Vietnam era. Daniel had less than a year left in his enlistment and hoped to become a rancher after service. The family notes Daniel valued helping others and would not want to be a hero, though his sacrifice was honored with his body flown home on the first available military plane.
The state closed its web of evidence in the Messier murder case after presenting its 70th witness, a Webster State Bank cashier, who testified Powers forged a check at a Houston window. Candy 46 and Powers 29 are accused of killing multimillionaire Jacques Messier, Candy’s husband, in pre dawn hours June 30. Witnesses said Powers went to Miami arriving June 29 while Messier was stabbed around 1 45 a m.
Deliberations resume in the Kanawha County Intermediate Court as jurors consider whether Fred Vines of Flat Top Raleigh County committed alleged offenses in Raleigh or Kanawha Counties. Judge William Thompson instructed the panel to decide the correct jurisdiction based on where the frauds occurred.
CAPE KENNEDY UP I countd for the long awaited first test flight in America's Apollo manned lunar program aimed at a Wednesday launch for the 23 ton moonship. The ascent will rise 310 miles high before splashing in the South Atlantic Ocean. If successful the eight first stage engines of the 1B rocket will ignite at 7 45 a m EST before a nationwide television audience. Weather around the Cape was reportedly fair with some broken clouds and scattered clouds at distant zones. Huntsville Ala Friday and a Tiros weather satellite will be launched Friday.
Viet Nam combat reports describe strikes onPhu military barracks northwest of Hanoi and targets near Vinh Loc Mia Som Ma depots and Mui Da Nhia truck park near the DMZ Thanh Hoa radar site. Seven Americans died in an accident near the frontline. Among the victims were two Army nurses and Captain Albert M. Smith, 27, son of UPI White House correspondent Merriman Smith.
Informal sources report 11 cabinet level positions created with reshuffles among ministers. Ky says no far reaching changes, vows a new drive by year end 1986 and that the elite assembly would be held next year. He states he does not intend to run for office.
Prime Minister Wilson began his 14th trip to Moscow, his first as head of government, amid strained Britain Soviet ties. At the airport he stated the visit was needed and that both sides know where they stand. He expressed hope for Soviet support to reconvene the Geneva Conference once usable conditions exist.
The account outlines Nimitz as commander through the Coral Sea victory in May 1942, Guadalcanal operations, and island hopping across the Solomons, Gilberts, Marshalls, Carolines, and Marianas. It notes the Pacific Fleet nullifying Japanese naval power by October 1944 and Okinawa and Japan’s surrender in 1945, followed by Nimitz’s postwar roles with U.S. security bodies.
In a brief, fragmentary note the report says the scene minutes later took Katrina and her parents to a hospital where she was declared dead. Police and emergency crews attended the incident as investigators began.
The region records several deaths and funeral arrangements. The Rev. Arthur William Rus, 73, of 116 Willow Lane, died in a Pulaski hospital and his body is at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home after arrangements. James Lester Capps, 39, of 136 N. Vance Drive, will have funeral services at 2 30 p m Tuesday in Keyser Bryant Home Chapel with Rev T M Waldron officiating. Liddie Ellen Lewis, 75, of Canvas, died Sunday in Montgomery. services set for Tuesday at Baer Church with burial in Groves Cemetery Canvas. Pallbearers named for Capps include Lewis McManus, Bob Hancock, Gordon Toney, Anthony Misiti, Clyde Poland, Robert D Cuthbert. Authorities note other siblings and survivors. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Effie Delp widow of a retired school official dies after illness at age 75 born February 21 1890 to E P and Laura Alford of Glen Ferris. RNS reports services held at the Bigedb funeral home in Mullens after noon today with six grandchildren noted.
Miss Donna Dunn 64 of 102 Beckley dies after nursing career at Beckley Hospital. She served 16 years as a registered nurse and was a Bluefield Sanitarium School of Nursing graduate and WV Nurses Assn. member. Survivors include one sister. Body at the funeral home after 5 p.m. for visitation.
Edward Lee Anderson, 61, of Itmann died Sunday at 9 45 p m in a Beckley hospital West Virginia He was a son of James and Ardelia Anderson Survivors include a number of relatives and several nephews and nieces in Mullens and nearby areas.
Mrs. Willie Clemons, 62, of Raleigh, was pronounced dead on arrival at 10 30 p m. She was a member of St John s Baptist Church in Raleigh. Survivors include her husband Allie Lee Clemons and two sisters Mrs Ella and Mrs Al Anderson. Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Funeral services for Thomas E. Woosley 48 of St Peters Florida formerly Lo Beck Pete follow a coronary hemorrhage. Born White Virginia Sept 9 1917 he was son of Oscar and Pearl Mullins Woosley. He lived in Florida 12 years and worked locally. Pallbearers include John Lyall Paul MacGrady Sam Harper Jr Ted Lilly Butch Robert Holt.
Mrs Emer Spencer 70 of Quinwood dies at home after a short illness. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel East Rainelle with Renny Young in charge. Burial Wallace Memorial Cemetery Clintonville. She was mother of Howard Spencer Oak Hill and a Quinwood Holiness Church member born August 10 1895 in Nicholas County daughter of the late Jasper and Sonia Pittsenberger.
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