Public Supports Laws Protecting Newsmen
Public opinion on press performance is mixed but favors laws shielding reporters from forced disclosure of sources. Poll results show support for the press adversarial stance toward government and concern that newspapers overemphasize negatives. Majority would continue buying papers despite price rises. The poll asks about confidential government information and media bias, with varied agreement levels across topics and demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton, N.J
UPI
Gallup
Funeral arrangements incomplete for Roanoke worker James Hayes Jr
James Hayes Jr of Roanoke Va was killed at a construction site at about 11 am Thursday. His body will be sent to Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope. Hayes was a former Raleigh County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hayes, Jr
Roanoke
Raleigh County
Tyree Funeral Home
Mount Hope
Grover Hollins Dies After Long Illness
Grover G Hollins 56 of Daniels died this morning in a local hospital after a long illness. A retired miner and World War II Army veteran, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and First Baptist Church Shady Spring. Survivors include his wife Anna Marcella Smith Hollins a son Kenneth R a Daniels two brothers Carl Oak Hill and Stanton Baltimore Md and three sisters Lois Fern Milam Crab Orchard Mary Myrtle Schmidt Akron Ohio and Geneva McVey Morgantown. Blue Ridge Funeral Home Prosperity is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Green Hollins
Daniels
Hollins
First Baptist Church
Shady Spring
Anna Marcella Smith Hollins
Kenneth R
Carl
Oak Hill
Stanton
Baltimore
Lois Fern Milam
Crab Orchard
Mary Myrtle Schmidt
Akron
Ohio
Geneva McVey
Morgantown
Blue Ridge
Deaths And Funerals In Many Areas Add To Obits
Several obituaries note deaths in Indianapolis Oak Hill Mabscott and Prince with survivors including spouses children and siblings. Funeral arrangements are handled by Craig Funeral Home Tyree Funeral Home and Parlor with services set for Saturday in Indiana and Oak Hill.
DMC in WV Faces Insolvency With $47 Million Uninsured Deposits
Diversified Mountaineer Corp plans a meeting with the West Virginia Board of Banking to decide actions to protect more than 47 million dollars in uninsured deposits as seven DMC loan offices were ordered closed. Virginia regulators closed two DMC subsidiaries in Roanoke and Richmond and warned about capital flow to non Virginia affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
UPI
Diversified Mountaineer Corp
State Board of Banking and Financial Institutions
DMC
West Virginia
George Jordan
Richland
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Richmond Industrial Loan and Thrift Co
Roanoke Industrial Loan and Thrift Co
Virginia
Jordan
Chester
Logan
Huntington
Elkins
Bluefield
Moundsville
Nick Savas
Savas
Heart-O-Town
Motor Inn
West Virginia Savings and Loan Association
Joseph P. Condry
SLA
Condry
Savings and Loan
SCC
Roanoke
Richmond
Norfolk Savings and Loan Corp
Diversified Mountaineer
Lexington, Ky
Kentucky
Lexington
Corporation Commission
Extension Sought to Prioritize Main Watergate Case
The Watergate committee asks Judge Sirica to decide the main case first to establish the legality of their subpoenaed materials. Dash notes the panel seeks every tape and document, while a White House spokesman calls the latest subpoenas a fishing expedition. The panel plans an amended complaint with Sirica next Monday as Bernard Barker heads to Washington awaiting appeal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirica
Dash
White House
Sirica Rutled
Nixon
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
District Court
Watergate Committee
Congress
Rix
U.S. Court of Appeals
John W. Dean III
Cash
William B. Saxbe
UPI
Bernard L. Barker
Washington
Eglin
Fla
Raleigh County Certifies November Special Election After Delays
Raleigh County Court finally certifies the November special election results after a delay. The county commissioners canvassed Nov 13 but failed to record certification in minutes, prompting filing and a statement from County Clerk Fred Stacy before the tally and certification were sent to Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Secretary of State
Charleston
Fred Stacy
Walter James
Minor Scott
Janet Miller
Ardiss Lilly
Stacy
James
Lilly
Now You Know: El Paso Median Age Lowest US Metropolis
United Press International reports El Paso Texas has the youngest metro median age at 23 years while West Palm Beach Boca Raton Florida records the highest at 40.6 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
el Paso
Texas
U. S
West Palm Beach
Boca Raton
Fla
Nixon Plans Oil Crisis Talks With Leaders Next Week
Kissinger says Nixon will contact about 20 major oil producers and consumers to propose steps to ease the energy crisis. Brinegar cites 1.6 average car commuters, aims for 3.2 via car pooling and possible toll relief. Labor losses rise to 10 per 1000, energy crisis cited. Automakers cut 45,000 jobs. Simon denies oil tankers waiting for price rises. Advisory panel urges more use of windmills and solar generators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calif
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Claude
Brinegar
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S
Teen Sentenced to Die in Alday Murders in Georgia
Carl Isaacs, 16, was convicted of six murders and sentenced to death by electric chair in Seminole County Georgia for the Alday family slayings. The case centers on eyewitness testimony by Isaacs' 16-year-old brother Billy. Court set February 15 for execution, but appeals likely delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalsonville
UPI
Carl Isaacs
South Georgia
Maryland
Peter Zack Geer
Georgia
Seminole County
Hill
Aldays
Walter I. Geer
Isaacs
Parkville
Ned Alday
Se i
Wayne Carl Coleman
George Dungee
Billy Isaacs
Bobby Hill
Savannah
Alday
Carl
George
Heflin Named Vice Chancellor By West Virginia Board
The West Virginia Board of Regents appointed Dr. Harry B. Heflin as interim vice chancellor. Heflin, 60, formerly Glenville State College president and WVU finance chief, will supervise major projects and coordinate board planning. He succeeds Dr. William P. Turner who left for Fairmont State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
UPI
West Virginia Board of Regents
Harry B. Heflin
Heflin
Glenville State College
West Virginia University
Frederick P. Stamp Jr
Wheeling
Stamp
William P. Turner
Fairmont State College
Pennsboro
Pitt
Glenville
WVU
Board of Regents
Prince Woodard
Dayan Eyes Unilateral Suez Withdrawal Plan
Dayan met with Kissinger and asked Schlesinger for more weapons to push troop disengagement talks. Ma ariv reports Dayan may offer a plan for Israel to pull back from the west bank of the Suez Canal, with UN buffer zones and Egyptian forces on the east bank. Dayan warns against a new war of attrition while Kissinger anticipates good Geneva progress and Nixon seeks energy cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissinger
Schlesinger
Tel Aviv
Ma’ariv
Dayan
West Bank
Suez Canal
Sinai Desert
U.N
Egypt
Geneva
Lilly Names Judge Urges Freedom to Criticize Improper Practices
The statement encourages fearless critique of improper activities and invites recommendations. It also invites contacting the County Sanitarian and other public offices for aid and assistance.
Hearing Rescheduled For Murder Suspect Sandra Hanks
The preliminary hearing for Sandra Kay Hanks of Piney View, jailed after the New Year’s Eve shooting of her husband Danny Lee Hanks, has been moved to Monday. She posted a 500 dollar property bond before Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. The earliest To deo references date to 1847 in Santa Fe New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Kay Hanks
Piney View
Danny Lee Hanks
Infant Bryan Prince Dies at Birth in Local Hospital
Bryan Prince son of Luther Ray and Joyce Ann Redden Prince died at 8 30 am today in a local hospital. He is survived by his parents maternal grandparents Jimmy Milam Bradley and paternal grandmother F L Merrix Prosperity. Graveside rites Saturday at 11 am Sunset Memorial Park with Rev Selby Wolford officiating Melton Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan O’haven Prince
Luther Ray
Joyce Ann Redden Prince
Bradley
Jimmy Milam
F. L. Merrix
Sunset Memorial Park
Selby Wolford
Melton Mortuary
Funeral services for Mrs Maude Lee Akers Price set
Mrs Maude Lee Akers Price 87 of 202 Williams St dies at a local hospital. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. Melton Mortuary Chapel with Dr Ross Evans officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. She born April 15 1886 Floyd County Virginia daughter of Bennett Lee and Martha Akers. Survived by four daughters two sons five sons listed with spouses and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Lee Akers Price
Williams St
Melton Mortuary
Ross Evans
Sunset Memorial Park
Price
Floyd County
Bennett Lee
Martha Hellen Akers
Lonnie S. Price
Mattie Bragg
Glen Morgan
Freda Sage
Whitby
Ethel Bowling
Columbus
Ohio
Homer
Leonard Price
Beckley
Roy Price
Belle
Elbert Price
Pratt
Everett Lively
Lively
Saxbe faces antitrust probe concerns in new role
Rufus Admisten defends documents as necessary and urges strict enforcement of antitrust laws. Saxbe, preparing for his post, cites prior AGs Kleindienst and Richardson and plans to consult Ramsey Clark. He notes Watergate criticism softened by Operation Candor and says he will avoid political advising unless asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus L. Admisten
Saxbe
Congress
Justice Department
Richard Kleindienst
Elliot Richardson
Lyndon
B. Johnson
Ramsey Clark
Nixon
Second American Woman Arrested in London Arms Smuggling Case
Police at Heathrow detained a second American woman linked to three other suspects held for suspected arms smuggling. The group, including Allison Thompson of Santa Barbara, faces possible deportation or British charges as Scotland Yard investigates a potential plot involving the Moroccan ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Scotland Yard
Heathrow
New York
Ealing
Allison Thompson
Santa Barbara
Calif
Thompson
Los Angeles
Miss Thompson
U.S
Gas Tanker Explosion Shocks Carswell Avenue
Ball Of Flame crew debated how to shut off a tanker valve when a gas explosion tore through Carswell Avenue like an earthquake. Police credit quick action with preventing serious injuries as 20 to 30 nearby families were awakened and evacuated. The blast knocked out power and utilities and six blocks were sealed off around the gas company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carswell Avenue
Postage Rate Rise Delayed Until March 2 1974
Domestic rates stay at 8 cents for first class per ounce and 11 cents for air mail per ounce. Cards remain 6 cents per card and air mail cards 9 cents. International rates and coupons also delayed until March 2 1974 with coupons rising to 26 cents from 22 cents effective January 5 1974.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ment
America
Maggie Burnette
Rock
Bailey Funeral Home
Princeton
Paul Hall
Harley Davis
Woodlawn
Bluewell
Amos Burnette
Fayetteville
Hobart Burton
Greenstown
T. M. Stevens
O. T. Moore
Burton
Oak Hill Hospital
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral
James Hayes Jr
Midwest
South
West
James E. Hicklin
James Elward Hicklin
Red Star
Hilltop First
Baptist Church
Preston Porter
Thomas Pride
F. C. Dorces
Hilltop Cemetery
Hicklin
Ritchie and Johnson
Grover G. Hollins
E. A. Sanger
Indianapolis
Toler
Carrie
Aresta Pearson
Laddie Showalter
Rocky Gap
Braxton
G. D. To
Elizabeth Ann Swift Sanger
Sanger St
United Methodist Church
Layton
Tenn
Isaac
Sera Jane Swift
Bruce Sanger
Charles
Coal City
Ethel Jackson
Mary Teubert
Adah Davis
Grace Weatherford
South Charleston
Frances Graham
Pittsburgh
Ruth Dorton
Eleanore Bullock
Tyree
Junior S. Toler
Mabscott
Samuel Toler
Ind
Mrs. Pearl Toney
Pearl Toney
Prince
Buckingham County
Harry
Henrietta Smith
Toney
Greenwood Baptist Church
John T
Cecil
Detroit
Mich
Gracie Dorsey
Ella Manns
Elizabeth Hardy
Brooklin
Florence Murray
Joann Toney
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Bank Board
Todeo
Santa iFe, N.M
Bryan Prince
Mrs. Maude Price
By Nat Gibson
Raleigh Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
W. Va
Hivton, We
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!