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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

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Eisenhower Calls Mundt Report Inaccurate

Former President Eisenhower denied Mundt's claim that he criticized the Kennedy administration as left of center and said he has made no judgment on the new administration. He expressed regret over Mundt's newsletter report and noted he will not comment further until a July magazine article.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Karl E. Mundt R-S Eisenhower Mundt South Dakota Washington

Court Postpones Hearing Birth Control Issue

Washington UPI reports the Supreme Court postponed Wednesday's arguments on a Connecticut birth control statute that bans contraceptives and prescriptions. The case, brought by Dr C Lee Buxton and the "Jane Doe" and "Paul and Pauline Poe" families, argues the law violates due process and the 14th Amendment. The postponement came amid other cases including the Internal Security Act and Smith anti Communist law challenges.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Connecticut Birth Control Law Court Communist Party du Pont General Motors Connecticut C.lee Buxton Department of Obstetrics Yale University School of Medicine Jane Doe Paul and Pauline Poe

Weekend Road Mishaps Kill 4

UPI reports four weekend traffic deaths across West Virginia. Clarence Wilbert, 21, of Kyle, McDowell County, died in a Northfork crash late Sunday night, marking the year’s fourth fatality. Others included Mary Anna Summers, 72, on U S 19 in Monongalia County. Mildred McAllister, 53, struck on West Virginia 10 in Logan County. Gene Miller, 31, on West Virginia 51 in Wyoming County, with Zella Wolfe, 69, dying Saturday from injuries in a Barbour County wreck.

Logan County Gene Miller W. Va Wyoming County Zella Wolfe Barbour County

West Virginia Weather Report and Conditions

Partly cloudy with a low near 35 tonight and cooler, rain possible Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday. Five day forecast shows temperatures 5 to 6 degrees above normal, with north highs around 47 to 52 and south around 52 to 30. total rain about a half inch. River gauges show Greenbrier and Lake rivers above normal, muddy and falling with 16 gates open. New gauge at 7.3 feet. Highs yesterday reached 46 to 52 at Beckley and Oak Hill. west to east.

Beckley PO Nas Cesinegesses Greenbrier

Byrd seeks 13 new military installations in WV

Senator Robert Byrd plans an amendment to the military construction bill to authorize six National Guard armories and five training facilities plus two maintenance shops in West Virginia. He says the projects, funded about 75 percent by the federal government, would boost the state's economy and construction activity with armory costs listed for Morgantown Kingston? No, keep to readable names.

Washington UPI Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va Congress West Virginia Byrd Senate Armed Services Committee National Guard Morgantown Kingwood St. Albans Huntington Fairmont Bluefield

Four Canadians, UN aide attacked as Congo unrest spreads

In Leopoldville clashes erupt as Congolese soldiers attack UN personnel including four Canadian soldiers at a roadblock. A female UN secretary was assaulted and hospitalized in shock. Rajeshwar Dayal condemned the brutal incident as UN forces vow to use force if necessary. Reports describe widespread stops, beatings, and vehicle theft amid rising anti UN sentiment.

William Anderson Leopoldville The Congo UPI United Nations U.N Rajeshwar Dayal Dayal United Nations Command Signal Corps Camp Reisdorf

West Virginia liquor repeal faces House vote today

West Virginia proponents of liquor by the drink race toward a 1962 referendum on repealing the whisky ban. A 61 to 39 House vote boosted hopes, with Del. Ned Watson pushing for recon sid eration at 2 30 this afternoon. Senate action stalled after the House amendment free Marshall bill and degree ban dispute. McKown remained confident despite tensions.

Charleston UPI West Virginia House of Delegates West del. J. E Ned) Watson Marion House Senate Marshall University Biar Marshall Watson and Board of Governors West Virginia University C. H Jackie) McKown D-Wayne

Tax Credit Plan Aims to Spur Business Investment

Washington officials say the Kennedy administration is drafting a tax package that could total over 1 billion dollars in credits to encourage new production facilities. The plan also contemplates eliminating current stock dividend allowances to offset revenue losses.

Washington UPI Treasury Congress Kennedy White House

Little Liz On Shoestring Starts End Too Often

A wry note laments that many frugal ventures begin with hope but fail to reach completion, underscoring the risk of starting on a tight budget and the challenge of sustaining momentum.

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Bull hits car near Oswego. driver unharmed in minor damage

George Baird of Yorkville said a bull on the highway caused about 200 dollars in damage as his compact car struck it at 35 mph. The bull ambled away unhurt. In Chicago, Mildred Blake fainted during a hold up at a trailer camp, with 750 dollars hidden in a refrigerator. A Tell City farmer testifies in tractor-car collision with a judge's car as two state policemen observe.

Oswego, Ill UPI George Baird Yorkville Baird Chicago Mildred Blake Blake Tell City, Inc Tell City

Barr seeks work to keep children after custody loss

Mabscott father Darrell Barr, unemployed for two years and recently divorced, temporarily placed his five children with area families after a Sunday gathering of about 150 people. Two children, ages 2 and 5, stayed with Coal City and Narrows families, while Barr sought jobs and potential adoptions for the remaining three, Clayton Eugene 8, Mary Lynn 7, and Archie Dale 4.

Mabscott, Man Sunday Barr Coal City Narrows Clayton Eugene Mary Lynn Archie Dale Mabscott Tavern Mullens Oceana Fayetteville

Governor Signs Two Bills Into Law

In Charleston Governor W. W. Barron signed two laws. One bill standardizes payments to local health department workers across the state, expanding eligibility for federal-state funds beyond single-county units. The second bill pays State Board of Health members 25 per day of meetings plus expenses.

Charleston UPI W. W. Barron Barron State Board of Health

Waters Rise As Warmer Weather Returns To State

Warm weather returned to West Virginia easing a weekend of snow and cold. Up to six inches fell in Mercer County. most areas saw one to two inches. Sun melted much of it as rivers and streams overflowed after heavy rain. No major damage reported. 60s expected, with more rain forecast. Road closures and slick spots noted in several counties.

Charleston UPS West Virginia Mercer County East River Oakvale State Road Commission W. Va. Rt. 46 Mineral County U. S. 22 Gilmer County Monongalia Tucker County

White House Maid Memoirs Describe Mamie Eisenhower Youth Drive

Lillian Rogers Parks, a longtime White House maid and seamstress, recalls Mamie Eisenhower as obsessed with staying youthful. Parks says Mamie avoided being called grandma, preferred Mimi, ate little to stay slim, and pursued beauty routines at Chance as part of her daily life.

New York UPI Mamie Eisenhower White House Mamie Pink ‘Palace Lillian Rogers Parks Mimi Mrs. Parks William Howard Taft

Toothless Degenerate Sought In Tot's Death

Police hunted a toothless, drunken suspect in the death of 4 year old Edith Googie Kiccorius found in a slum room. About 20,000 sketches went out nationwide for Fred Thompson who rented the room. He was described as 53, tall, sandy haired and in his early fifties.

New York UPI Edith Googie) Kiccorius Fred Thompson

World War II destroyer commander gives accident account

Katsumori Yamashiko, commander of the Japanese destroyer involved in the World War II torpedo boat incident with President Kennedy, says the collision was a simple accident and he notified the Japanese high command. President Kennedy discusses politics and poetry on a Frost tribute program, noting courage as key for politicians and poets. Edward Langley remarks on wealthy families shielding their daughters from him, calling it a tireless cycle. Magistrate Hermann Weinkrantz, during Hank Thompson’s arraignment for allegedly holding up a bar, says Thompson is a serious disappointment to baseball fans.

Barr Beckley Crab Orchard Register Tokyo Katsumori Yamashiko Kennedy New York Robert Frost London Edward Langley Herman Weinkrantz Hank Thompson

Flying Grandpa Aims World Flight Record Run

Max Conrad, nicknamed Flying Grandfather, took off from Miami in a twin-engine Piper Aztec to pursue an around the world piston powered flight. He carries a Pope blessed Rosary and hot water in thermos jugs for the nine day journey covering about 25 457 miles. The target is the existing 29 day 23 456 mile record set in 1959 by Peter K. Gluckmann.

Miami UPI Max Conrad Conrad Chicago Rome Peter K. Gluckmann

Harriman to open talks on closer U S ally ties in Britain

U S Ambassador Harriman arrived in Britain and will meet Prime Minister Macmillan to discuss deepening allied relations. U S envoy Llewellyn returns to Moscow with broad new negotiating powers and a message from President Kennedy. Kennedy heads to Washington to begin sixth week in the White House after weekend at Middleburg estate. Dag Hammarskjold seeking a Congo head for UN operation as Dayal contract nears expiry. Ways and Means Committee to approve Kennedy emergency program aiding unemployed with up to 305 million dollars for dependent children. Air Force declares all four B47 crewmen on Friday night crash.

U. S W. Averell Harriman Britain Harold Macmillan United States Harriman Washington White House Middleburg Dag Hammarskjold Rajeshwar Dayal India United Natons Congo Dayal Joseph Kasavubu Moise Tschem Kennedy Air Force

UAR Seizes Belgian Assets After Diplomatic Break

The United Arab Republic orders Belgian residents to leave and freezes Belgian funds as the government plans to take over Belgian properties worth more than 15 million dollars. About 350 Belgians live in the UAR’s Syrian and Egyptian sections amid ruptured ties after the Cairo embassy protests over Patrice Lumumba’s slaying.

Catro U.A.R UPI United Arab Republic Belgium Cairo Congo Patrice Lumumba

Morocco crowns Hassan II after father Mohammed V dies

In Rabat Morocco King Mohammed V dies after a nasal operation and his son Moulay Hassan II is proclaimed king with the royal family and culemas pledging allegiance. The new monarch faces balancing East West ties as Morocco drifts toward the Soviet bloc and awaits a U.S. bases treaty due to expire in 1963 while a week of mourning begins for the late king.

Rabat Morocco UPI Moulay Hassan Mohammed V Hassan II Russia Mediterranean Soviet Union U.S Moulay Abdullah Moulay San Mohammed

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Sen. Mundt Ihe JFK SEN West Vircinnia Weather Oak Hill U.S. Weather Bureau Presidio Texas Evanston Wyo Ma Vallee By Carlo J. Salzano Little Liz Lonesome Darrell Barr Sunday Regiser Mimi’ Eisenhower Tot Googie Thompson Robert Gallati Manhattan Edith Kiecorius Albin U.S. Pat United Press International UAR
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