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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

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Confirmation Of 139 Sought For Governor’s List

Fourteen area residents are among 139 appointments Governor Hulett C. Smith will ask the State Senate to confirm when the legislature reconvenes January 12. The lineup includes Peyton as commissioner Elmore as beer commissioner Bassett as commissioner of Employment Security Parker as Labor Commissioner Dr Mildred Bateman director of Mental Health Otto C Boles warden of Mounds and others from Wheeling Parkersburg and Charleston including university and human rights posts.

Hulett C. Smith State Senate Sapere of Peyton Clarence Elmore Grover T. Davis Clement Bassett Lawrence Arker Mildred Bateman Otto C. Boles Mounds Gilbert S. Bachmann Wheeling Thomas L. Harris Parkersburg West Virginia University Board Camilletti Leslie Richards Nelson Eldred Harlesiton Human Rights Commission Reapie Hae Gonmeae Thomas Battle Chauncey Browning Jr L. L. Vincent Frank Montgomery

Admiral in serious condition at Oakland Naval Hospital

An 80-year-old admiral is in serious condition after suffering a moderate cerebral event today at Oak land California’s Naval Hospital. The report notes weather improvements along the Pacific but warns of renewed threats from heavy snow and flooding as rescues continue.

Oakland Calif Naval Hospital Pacific

Jealous husband stabs Moscow world champion skater

A fragment reports that Inga was stabbed in Moscow amid jealousy and claims of possessiveness. The brief mentions a world champion speedskater and a reported attack carried out by a husband, but details are incomplete and unclear from the readable text.

Moscow UPS Inga En Y. Ces Inga Champlea

Letters to Lindsay Smith Push Coal Industry Fight

Lindsay Smith receives a federal appeal urging Johnson to reconsider a plan to ban coal burning in New City. Governor argues immediate action is needed and cites West Virginia and other coal states, stressing the industry’s greater employment.

Smith Johnson New City West Virginia West Vem Ee Ae Lindsay New York

Local Weather And River Gauge Update At Hinton

Conditions show high in last 24 hours and low in last two hours with temperatures around 47 and 42 degrees. A new river gauge at Hinton records 2.2 feet with winds out of the west northwest at 12 mph and sunrise and sunset times noted.

Hinton

Ike Leaves Hospital on Homeward Medical Flight

Washington UPI reports President Eisenhower left Walter Reed Army Medical Center by car for Gettysburg Pennsylvania where he will spend a brief stay before a winter vacation at an Springs California. A spokesman said he is not expected to return to Gettysburg until late April or May. Eisenhower is recovering from a mild heart attack last fall at Augusta Georgia.

Washington UPI D. Eisenhower Walter Army Medical Center Gettysburg An Springs Calif Risahower Augusta

Bobby Baker Indicted For Tax Evasion

Washington report outlines a nine count federal indictment against Bobby Baker of Pickens South Carolina for tax evasion. The case ties Baker to Senate inquiries with former Nevada official Clifford Jones charged with perjury. Reaction from politicians varied as the Baker probe strains party loyalties.

Sen Case R-N.j John J. Williams Del

Printing Firm in Washington Wins Tentative SBA Loan

Standard Printing and Publishing Co. in Huntington appears on SBA tentative loan list. Owned largely by Robert P. McDonough, the firm has previously received federal aid including a 1961 SBA loan of $336,500 and a 1963 USARDA loan of $187,000. McDonough is a former West Virginia Democratic leader who aided Kennedy’s 1960 primary campaign.

Washington UPI SBA Waoda Gan Standard Printing and Publishing Co Robert P. McDonough Huntington U. S. Area Redevelopment Administration McDonough West Virginia Kennedy

Governor Plans Return to State Mansion

Governor Smith will move back into the executive mansion later this week or early next, while his wife and children stay in Beckley until school ends in June. He will commute from Beckley during repairs on the mansion and says evenings will be lonely but he will keep busy with work.

Charleston UPI Smith Executive Beckley

St Paul Motel Fire Claims Seventeen In Two Blazes

Flames swept the St Paul Motel in Minnesota killing seventeen and injuring several others. Fire officials said four people were in critical condition as crews searched rubble through the morning. A desk clerk said the fire began in a first floor men’s room and raced through all four stories. Victims included travelers identified by authorities and residents, with several jumping to escape. The blaze occurred around 4 32 a.m. CST amid subfreezing wind. The hotel sits near the Minnesota State Capitol.

St. Paul-Ramsey Star

Sister Of JFK May Get Divorce

Pamela Lawford, sister of President John Kennedy, plans to divorce British actor Peter Lawford in Idaho. The couple, married 11 years, have lived apart since last year after an amicable separation and plan to meet Idaho residency requirements before filing early February.

New York Pamela Lawford John L Ee Kennedy Lawford Peter Lawford Idaho Lawfords N.Y Jaline Kennedy Valley Sammy Davis Jr Adam Ty Sed

Outright Oppose Everything LEJ's For Charleston Candidate

An unsuccessful caparnatacia candidate in Neube kee eat beemaie filed, saying he opposed Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam War. He criticized punishing boys who march in parades against the draft and voiced strong antiwar sentiment.

Charleston UPI Lyndon Johnson Uan Caparnatacia Cutright

Shelepin Trip Seen As New Blow To Peace

Moscow dispatch says Shelepin left for Hanoi at Hanoi invitation, with speculation about a possible route through China. Tass gave few details and did not confirm travel plans or routes amid tensions in Asia.

Shelepin Moscow UPI Kremlin Tass Hanoi China Peking Asia North Viet Nam Ily Shcherbakov Dmitri Ustinov

Charleston Terminal Designation by American Airlines

Gov Hulett C Smith announced Charleston is designated as a U S terminal for a new international air route by American Airlines linking West Virginia with Hawaii and Japan United Airlines action noted by Smith as very gratifying for the state

Charleston UPS American Airlines U. S Hulett C. Smith United West Virginia Hawaii Japan Smith

Beckley Health Center brochure eyed for regional status

Raleigh County official E M Payne III reports Beckley vying for the Regional Health Center site with Princeton. Plans show a brochure completed within 30 days, used as a guide for Beckley qualifications and presented to federal officials and Dr N H Dyer.

Beckley E. M Ned” Payne, III House of Delegate Raleigh County Payne Pinecresting Beckley-Rale County Chamber of Commerce Raleigh County Medical Gates Engineering Company Lachian Peckey Rinceton N. H. Dyer Dye Oan Te Depeet Health, Education and Welfare West Virginia Department of Health

State Records 3rd Highway Fatality in Clarksburg

A two truck collision on U S 50 near Clarksburg killed one man and injured another. State Police identified the dead as wa Barker of Bridgeport West Virginia. Bread truck driver Ken Withers of Graf ton West Virginia swerved to avoid a collision and struck Barker's pickup. Withers was hospitalized with a broken leg. It marked the third highway fatality on this date last year.

Clarksburg UPI U. S. 50 Here Wa Barker Bridgeport W. V Ken Withers Grafton W. Va Barker Withers

Couple Dies En Route To Hospital After Heart Attacks

In Stinnett Texas Albert Bishop Smith and his 81 year old wife suffered heart attacks. An ambulance carried them to Borger hospital where they died on arrival. The wife rode in the front seat with him when the attack occurred.

Me Time limit Set LBJ Peace Bid Move

President Johnson stays committed to a peace offensive amid Vietnam bombings. He reconsiders daily with military and diplomatic advisers and would resume strikes slowly only if Hanoi expects the war to end. The six week plan faces cautious reception and aims to avoid a mere gimmick while seeking meaningful steps.

Merriman Smith UPI White House Washington Johnson Hanoi Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara McGeorge Bundy National Security United States

Talks Move in New York Traffic Crisis

Mayor John V Lindsay said talks moved but traffic remained jammed as heavy rain slowed transit. Officials reported a tense bargaining atmosphere with both sides claiming tough offers while a 20 block taxi ride dragged to half an hour amid persistent rain and slippery conditions. Barnes provided updates as the situation continued, with transit details promised on the next page.

NEW York UPI John V. Lindsay Barnes Manhattan

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Alexei N. Kesygini Tashkent U.S.S.R India Pakistan Kashmir Bahamas Bimini Coast Guard Deane BB Ae i Norfolk Virginia Transit Co Amalgamated Transit Workers Union Thomas James Kaymas Beckisyan Jack A Kanawha Couny Raleigh Fred Vines Ruben H. Cook The Aeronautics Commission Lbl Ike Rock N.C Bobby Baker St. Paul Motel ST. Paul, Mian Weidman William Donner Bauer Jacob Reyer Violet Reyer Royer Levi Shortridge Minnesota State Capitol Building Union City N.J. Ee Filene Santora Evelyn Crawley Arthur Matherson Pedro Gonzalez James Woodcock Chico Veria Lyman Pierce JFK Lej Aiport Saigon Viet Tan Gon Nhut Soeeeae Gia Dinh U.S Metropole Cholon Sevicans Ates LBJ
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