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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1966

Page

2

Shastri and Ayub Arrive in Tashkent for Talks

U S S R hosts meeting between Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan’s Ayub Khan in Tashkent aiming to settle the Kashmir border feud after an 18 year dispute. Khrushchev era style diplomacy heightens Kremlin prestige as Kosygin joins the discussions. Diplomatic observers doubt real progress and note China’s setback in the power struggle.

U.S.S.R UPI Lal Bahadur Shastri Ali Khan Kashmir Dhat Kosygin Kremlin China Russia Subcontinent

Castro Blames Red China For Rice Shortage

In Havana Premier Fidel Castro warned Cubans that rice will be scarce this year blaming Red China for halting 1966 shipments amid a trade dispute. He contrasted Cuba's rice dependence with growing arms orders from Russia and defended his stance against U.S. imperialism after a 30 minute parade. About 500 delegates from Asia Africa and Latin America attended the Tri continental Conference opening tonight.

Miami UPS Fidel Castro Cuba China Russia Castro Havana Red Square Washington Asia Africa Latin America

Transit Strike Grips Manhattan Amid Flooded Commutes

New York City faced a three day transit strike with about 3.3 million riders turning to walking cycling or makeshift transport. Police fear a catastrophe if a blaze blocks Manhattan fire access while transit officials trade blame over the arena funding dispute involving Governor Rockefeller and Mayor Lindsay.

Manhattan Cea Ei Pete Lindsay Quill New York Nelson A. Rockefeler Rocketelles

Randolph Honored as Featured Speaker in Charleston

UPI reports Kanawha Valley Federation of Neared ante notes honored Sen Randolph as guest of honor at a testimonial dinner in Charleston. He is praised as the top statesman who has fought for improving human conditions regardless of race creed or color.

Charleston UPI Kanawha Valley Randagh Randolph

Work Resumes At Ammo Plant In Illinois

EAST ALTON Illinois UP reports gunpowder lines resumed after a stoppage with no headcount yet. The International Association of Machinists voted to strike on December 1 over a three year contract dispute seeking a minimum raise. Washington officials warned a continued strike could affect the war effort while a ratification vote was held in River nearby school gymnasium.

Mace Olin Ashington River Ill

Cancer Association Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

A notice for the Board of Directors meeting of the Cancer Association has been scheduled for eight in the evening on Wednesday in the penthouse. The meeting will discuss rules and governance matters.

Rules By Cancer Association

West Virginian Killed in Florida Traffic Crash

Leslie E. Atkinson, 41, of Vienna West Virginia, died New Year’s Day in a traffic crash near Merritt Island, Florida. Florida police lieutenant at Cape Kennedy reported the fatal accident.

Vienna UPI Leslie E. Atkinson Here New Ears Day Merritlando Fla Leutenant Cape Kennedy

Anthony Quinn marries Yolanda Addoloh in private ceremony

Beverly Hills California actor Anthony Quinn 50 and Yolanda Addoloh 31 mother of their two young sons wed Sunday in a quiet civil ceremony Superior Judge Edward Brand presided A small group attended including actor John Cassavetes and Mrs Addoloh The couple have two children Frank 2 and Daniel 1 The ceremony follows Quinn's separation from Katherine De Mille daughter of Cecil B De Mille The actor has four children with Miss De Mille and has Oscars for Lust for Life and Viva Zapata!

Beverly Hills Calif UPI Anthony Quinn Yolanda Addoloh Edward Brand Ne. Santa Monica John Cassavetes Tween Frank Daniel Katherine de Mille Cecil B. de Mille Miss de Mille Hollywood the Quinn Columbia Studios

Klan Probe Aims to Compile Rank and File Lists

A government inquiry into the Ku Klux Klan proceeds with listening sessions and document requests. Officials say they already know many rank and file members and seek to confirm identities and associations. The probe focuses on structure, membership, and potential criminal links within the organization.

Holiday toll rises in scattered county crashes

Police reported multiple fatal and serious injury crashes near St Albans Hancock Wellsville Industry and One Accident involving drivers Donald Lowther Carlom Genevieve Water and William Wright. In Hancock two fatal head on crashes occurred within hours. Carrie Goble died in a Kopperston house fire.

U. S St. Albans Donald E. Lowther E. McGhee Lowther Carlom Columbus Knight Evelyn Gary Oesens Hancock Feidey Genevieve Wate E Wellsville Ohio William R. Wright Industry Ernest Yoder Wyoming County Carrie Goble Kopperston

Red Cross reports 1965 deficit hits record

Washington UPI reports the American Red Cross ran a deficit for the fiscal year ended June 30. Revenue totaled 105,029,833 while expenses reached 106,081,320 amid heavy Viet Nam and disaster relief work. The deficit marks an unprecedented peacetime fundraising effort for the Red Cross.

Washington UPI American Red Cross the Cross Viet Nam United States Red Cross

Deaths and Funerals Rev Clair L Burket 56

The Rev. Clair L Burket 56 of 105 Summers St died today at a local hospital after a long illness. He was born to Mary Hanley Burket and the late James Burket, survived by his wife Marjorie Boswer Burket, two sons Walter and Timothy, a daughter, four sisters, a brother, and four grandchildren. Burial arrangements with Keyser Bryant Funeral Home pending in Altoona.

Clair L. Burket Summers St Altoona Mary Hanley Burket James Burket Marjorie Boswer Burket Walter Larene Johnson Mret Bucklen Tee Town Marian Fton Bealers Amelia Crider Viola Keller John Burket Orlando Fla Beckley Mr. Burker

Funeral Services for Canterbury Resident Die in Hospital

The Cunningham Funeral Home reports a Canterbury resident died at Charleston hospital on Saturday. Survivors include her husband Chess two sons J of Pitts Mrs Jack Kelly of Franklin N C her mother Mrs Olive Lawson Logan a brother Jack Lawson and four sisters Mrs Faye Nelson and Mrs Rachel Hart both of Sara Avis of Logan.

Cunningham Canterbury Wyoming County Charleston Hospital Chess J of Pitts Jack Kelly Franklin N. C Olive Lawson Jack Lawson Logan Faye Nelson Rachel Hart Sara Avis

McReynolds Veteran of World War I Funeral Notice

C E McReynolds ford a World War I veteran and member of American Legion Post 10 dies. Survivors include Mrs Pearl Brown of Welch Frances McReynolds Omie McReynolds of Colp and six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Body at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home.

Ford American Legion Post Pittsburgh Pearl Brown Welch Frances McReynolds Omie McReynolds Wright and Anderson Funeral Home

GOP Said Set To Go To Work In West Virginia

Charleston reports Republicans launch a 1966 revival led by former Sen. Chapman Revercomb to recruit 20 000 party workers by November and seek May primary candidates. Mayor John Shanklin heads the organizing drive while Cecil Underwood chairs a policy group forming truth squads to present issues.

Charleston UPI Alyoah Chapman Revercomb Revercomb John Shanklin Cecil Underwood Asof m GOP Raymond V. Humphreys West Va

Wall Closed No New Accord Ends Talks in Berlin

Berlin remains divided as the wall stays shut and no new accord emerges. Families cry out amid the Christmas and Easter timeline while West Berlin and East Germany contemplate renewed negotiations and a possible easing of travel and reunification rules.

Berlin UPI Anne Sswall West Berlin Prospec

Two Buildings Destroyed In Atlantic City Fire

ATLANTIC CITY N J two fires swept through the center of the resort today forcing evacuations from several apartments and homes. The flames started near two blocks from Convention Hall, the 1964 Democratic National Convention site, but the hall itself was undamaged.

Atlantic City N. J Iemen

Plaintiff by TKO in New Mexico small claims case

A fragmented UPI dispatch reports a small claims suit in New Mexico ending with a third knock TKO, noting the plaintiff alleges per se escapes and the matter proceeded to litigation.

TKO Truth OR Consequences N. M UPI Saerngenga & Small Claims

Garfield Corpora tion Lawyer Dies In Fordham La School

Gustave B. Garfield, noted corporate lawyer, died at Fordham Law School. He was credited with shaping many aspects of commercial corporate law and left a lasting impact on the field.

YORK UPI Gustave B. Garfield Fordham

Seymour, Real Estate Magazine publisher, dies at 89

Ae Deane a Se ymour, 89, was killed on Friday. Seymour published Real Estate Magazine and was noted for design and printing of books. His engravings are in collections including the Sorbonne in Paris and the Art Institute in Chicago.

Ae Deane A Seymour Seymour the Sorbonne Paris Art Institute Chicago

Bandits Handcuff Man in Home Burglary, Escape Suspected

Levenson recounts bandits seizing him with handcuffs from a g and marching to a cellar rail. They searched the home while promising no harm and looted an upstairs dressing room. Police await a fuller loss estimate as the couple expect returns today. Levenson suspects Bob and Charley planned a large haul, fleeing in a car with a trailer.

Levenson Bob Charley

Steel Price Rollback Hopes Rise After Bethlehem Action

Bethlehem faces pressure as it contemplates withdrawing its recent price increase. Officials weigh the impact on the steel market and possible ripple effects on producers U S Steel Kaiser Armco Inland National and others. Administration suggests moral persuasion to spur rescission and limit inflationary impact.

Bethlehem Sdue Viet Nam U. S. Steel Kaiser Armco Jones & Eee National—who York Com Admiistratoring

Unclear fragment on Ku Klux Klan satellite remarks

Fragmentary report quotes Representative Charles L. on congressional views of Ku Klux Klan influence. The readable portion suggests concern about knowledge and exposure but lacks complete context or attribution.

Washington Charles L D.ga Ku Klux Klan Ianon

Night riders loom as attorney general weighs state action

Mobile report notes Attorney General Nicholas DeB Katszenbach preparing to address government challenges as night riders threaten public order. The fragment suggests state action to reckon with civil unrest and ensure safety in Mobile and surrounding areas.

Mobile Ala Nicholas Deb. Katszenbach

Dallas Justice book on Ruby trial sells for 77 cents

Famed attorney Melvin Belli's critical book Dallas Justice about Dallas during Jack Ruby's trial has been released at a price of 77 cents. The work surveys the events surrounding the trial and city reactions.

Dallas UPI Melvin Belli Jack Ruby

Huntington to Hear Brutality Complaints

Huntington officials plan a City Mayor's Committee on Human Rights meeting to hear complaints of police brutality after a New Year’s brawl between Negro and white youths at the Keith Theater. Negro leaders filed the complaint, alleging police mishandling of the mob. police deny implicated abuse.

Hanoi accuses U.S. peace moves as deceitful

Tokyo dispatch reports North Vietnam calling the U.S. peace effort deceitful hypocrisy. Dan said Washington would widen the war if Paris talks failed, while Red China condemned American moves and urged battle as the only response to peacemaking efforts.

Tokyo UPI Red China

Italy Enters Crucial Week in Moro Government Crisis

Rome reports a week of political maneuvering may decide if Premier Aldo Moro's center left government survives. The dispute centers on Viet Nam policy and a rift with ex-Foreign Minister Amintore Fanfani. Reds hope to exploit the Viet Nam issue to widen tensions within the Christian Democrats.

Rome UPI Italy Aldo Moro Viet Nam Amintore Fanfani U.N. General Assembly Ieident Edie Hope Fanfani Moro Fantania

President to unveil 1967 budget amid inflation fears

The President faced inflation worries as he prepared to send his fiscal 1967 budget to Congress. He planned intensive conferences with top aides and cabinet officers and hoped U.S. steel firms would avoid triggering inflation spirals after Bethlehem's price moves.

U.S Bethlehem Johnson Congress

World Leaders Face Barred Path to Accord

Fragmentary OCR shows tangled lines about attempts to ease global tensions. Mentions include Pope, President, Soviet leader, Mao Tse-tung, Ho Chi Minh, Nguyen Van Minh, and Nguyen Van Rao with hints of new mutual proposals among three Communist and one Vietnamese president.

Pope Renee Penctien Messa Nikolai China Mao Tse-tung Ho Chi Minh Nguyen van Raa

Humphrey Says No Communists Seeking Peace

Vice President Hubert Humphrey argued that Communist nations have failed to match U S efforts to bring peace to Viet Nam during his Honolulu stopover on return from a five nation trip. He warned U S missions worldwide should not be seen as weakness and noted the high cost of aggression while about 50 pickets urged to stop the war.

Honolulu UPI United States Viet Nam Hubert H. Humphrey Johnson Washington Japan Taiwan South Sea Bente Humphrey U.S Namland

Sitka Faces Rebuilding After Fire Destroys Cathedral

Sitka Alaska struggles to rebuild its historic core after a fire leveled St Michael’s Cathedral and surrounding streets. Civil Defense Director Walt Dangel reports no deaths or injuries, while the 121 year old church and nearby buildings require replacement funded by tribal and state efforts.

Sitka Alaska UPI St. Michael’s United Marriage Crowns Moquawkie

Political race looms in Beckley Raleigh County

In Raleigh County the State Probation and Parole Board member Jon Beckley and Mrs Lonnie J Nutter of Madison are mentioned as potential candidates for the State Senate. Primary May 7 and general election Nov 8. Four House of Delegates seats and a County Commissioner race also on ballots with incumbents E M Ned Payne Lewis N McManus Dale Covey and Mrs W W Withrow among Raleigh County delegates.

Jon Beckley Lonnie J. Nutter Madison Pane State Senate Porter Raleigh House of Delegates U. S Jennings Randolph Hulett Robert Bailey Pine Wo Raleigh County E. M. Ned Payne Lewis N. McManus Dale Covey W. W. Withrow

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Shastri, Ayub Beach Tashkent Alexei Nana Red Omer Heeater J. Quill Sen. Randolph Bank of Raleigh F.D.I.C Alton Wil Sanstone Klan Probe Keyser - Bryant Funeral Home C. E. McReynolds Fea Ory United Press International Ewing Hanoi South Viet Nam Strategic Air Command Gac
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