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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

2

X Rays Entered as Evidence in $100000 Suit

A civil case in Lock City centers on Lilly and Paul D Taylor of Clear Creek after a June 22 1965 auto crash on Maple Fork Road. Dr Clifford A Stevenson Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital testified that X rays show fractures to Lillys face, mouth, and jaw though doctors noted no permanent mouth injury. The trial resumes with further witnesses planned including Lillys wife and medical staff.

Paul D. Taylor Clear Creek Clifford A. Stevenson Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Lilly Maple Fork Road Route 21 Taylor Stevenson

Train Crew Cut Hastens Fireman Jobs Across Railways

The gradual elimination of locomotive firemen continues in 1966 with little adverse effect on workers or railroad operations. Carriers have shown action is possible and the transition proceeds, though concerns remain over staffing and safety during the changeover.

Chicago UPI

Newton's Early Wave Theory Notion Noted in Britannica

A fragment states that Sir Isaac Newton made the first Typeesuaten of the motion of waves, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, reflecting a historical reference though the claim and term are unclear and not standard. The entry preserves a biographical note about Newton and 18th century science commentary.

Isaac Newton

The Bell of Big Ben Weighs Thirteen Tons

The article notes that the famed Big Ben clock bell weighs 13 and a half tons. It emphasizes its status as the world’s most recognizable clock and hints at the bell’s imposing size and historic prominence.

Kennedy Stricken Then Recovers Quickly Says Physician

Joe Kennedy suffered a brief heart block described as fleeting by Dr. Paul D. Rotter. Anne Gscompa of the clan was reportedly stricken late Wednesday morning with a similar condition.

Joe Kennedy Anne Gs Paul D. Rotter

Viet Nam Front Paragraphs Mention Huts and Child Rescue

In Vietnam the Viet cam attacked huts near Saigon with mills and fighting tapering in the South. Small groups and fever outbreaks were noted as a child trapped inside a camelman hat was saved. A gunner Salas, in a platoon led by Lt Don Coursey, son of Brig Gen John P. Coursey.

Saigon Salas Ina Don Coursey Marine John P. Coursey el Toro Calif

Policy wed From Page 1 of Southeast Asia report

The fragment discusses U S ambassadors and a bombing lull stance, noting the lack of a clear position to state. It then shifts to a land animal, a hippopotamus weighing about four tons, capable of running as fast as a human and faster briefly.

Southeast Asia United US

Russia Warns U S On Black Sea Activity

Moscow reports say the Soviet Union warned the United States against air and military activity near the Black Sea on its southern frontier. Red Star noted American attention to the area and referenced a December 24 meeting between U S Ambassador Fay Kohler and Deputy Foreign Minister Vasili Kuznetsov. The piece cites a crashed U S Air Force B57 bomber and warns Turkey could face strained relations if Turkish soil is used for provocations.

Moscow UPS Soviet Union United States Black Sea Russia Red Star Mlin Fay Kohler Vasili Kuznetsov s+ ph Qponaudinal UPI Turkey Union

Poverty Agency Shakeup Proposed by GOP Leaders

Two Republican leaders in Washington urged a major reorganization of Serge Shriver's anti poverty agency. The plan aims to save administrative costs to fund Head Start, child care, and community action programs without raising overall antipoverty spending, and would restructure Job Corps Youth Corps and other training and welfare efforts.

Washington UPI Sergent Shriver Charles E. Goodell Liscoiian

Transit talks continue as commuter crush grows

Transit negotiators and the striking union pressed the 17 hour session into a full day with Lindsay joining full time after a late break. He spoke of good faith progress and mediation, while authorities weighed daily fines up to 100000 and court action to end the strike amid rising car use into the city.

Lindsay Transit Goeed State Supreme Court Geller Pwo

Baker indicted in wide business deals case progress noted

Baker, reached at his Ocean City Maryland home, commented that progress is being made in the Senate look busi case. He had been convicted on one class charge and sentenced to 48 years, with an expected arraignment and release on bond as the indictment showed connections involving Baker.

Senate Busi Baker Wideness Ocean Oy. Md Pate Pete

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Lilly Dies In Local Hospital

Lilly died at 2 40 p m Wednesday in a local hospital after an extended illness. Born May 12 1879 in Summersee she was a daughter of Perry and Minerva Upton Lilly and a Crow Missionary Baptist Church member. Survivors include two sisters. Funeral services will follow in the Crews Cemetery at Nimitz with Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home handling arrangements. Nephrews will serve as pallbearers.

Cemena Nimitz Lilly Summersee Perry Minerva Upton Lilly Crow Missionary Baptist Church Nanniea Erow R. H. Frenc Rose and Quesenberry

Bright Morris Bright dies after short illness at 67

John Bright 67 of Crabby died at 2:30 p m after a short illness. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and Free Will Baptist. Born May 12 1890 in Gilmer County, he was survived by Emma Fisher Bright his wife, one brother Earl Bright of Clarington Ohio, a sister in Lanark Mrs Aiden Wilson, and four grandchildren. Funeral at Ill Baptist Church with Rev C ia C. on Friday, burial at Blue Rides Memorial Gardens. Fred X Williams Home in Sophia. Friends may call after 5 p m today.

Aeeek Bright Craba United Mine Workers of America Free Will Baptist Church Gilmer County Robert Emma Morris Bright Emma Fisher Bright Crabby Earl Bright Clarington Ohio Aiden Imogene) Wilson Lanark Ill Baptist Church Waka Ia C Fred X. Williams Sophia

Patricia Perdue services for Mrs Perry Due to death

Mrs Patricia Ann Perry Perdue, 24, Fair of Whites ver early Jan 1. Authorities hold her husband Gene in connection with the Survivors include her grandparents Mr and Mrs Rober Perry Whitesville and four children Robert Lisa Debra and Billy Gene at home.

Patricia Ann Perry Perdue Fair of Whitesver Gene Rober Perry Whitesville Robert Lisa Debra Billy Gene T Home

Final rites for Bert Shu at Melton Mortuary

Final arrangements for Marine Captain Paul L. Gormley and Bert Shu involve services at Melton Mortuary after 4 p.m. today. The notices indicate transfers and funeral plans, with details partially obscured in the damaged text.

Paul L. Gormley Chacal Yerslington National Ce

1 365 Yanks Killed In Combat In 1965

Washington (UPI) The Defense Department said 1 365 American servicemen were killed in combat last year in Vietnam, up from 1964. Pentagon records show 888 Army, 335 Marines, 72 Navy, and 60 Air Force deaths. Most Navy and Air Force losses stemmed from raids on its Vietnam operations. The rising fatalities coincide with higher air traffic to the region.

Washington UPI Defense Department Viet Nam Mhember Pentagon Marines Navy Air Force

Holden Woman Sought For Abandoning Boys

MARMET UP I An issued Swartz said police seek the woman whose last address was near Holden Logan Her four boys aged one to five were seen put out of a car A man and woman were nearby in Charleston Loy Grimes of Detroit was en route to Charleston to take custody of the children

Marmet UPI Swartz Holden Logan Charleston Loy Grimes Detroit

Mrs Holliday Rites Set For Meadow Bridge Woman

Mrs Holliday of Meadow Bridge will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Meadow Bridge First Church with Rev Emeterary at Smoot after a long illness. She died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Beckley hospital. Born Blues Feb 28 she was daughter of the late Rufus and Virginia Gilforren. Survived by five sons Joseph R Meadow Bridge James Bradley Mack Las Vegas George Niagara Falls N Y and others including Mrs Mabel Flint Portsmouth Va a brother John B Forren Lewisburg 28 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren. Friends may call Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill after 5 p.m. today. The body will go to the church one hour before services then to Jowers Cemetery Oak Hill. Mrs a gy oget 2 m Tuesday and short illness.

Eres Iarmacis Olliday Joseph R Meadow Bridge James Bradley Mack Las Vegas Nev George Niagara Falls N. Y Gan Mabel Flint Portsmouth John B. Forren Lewisburg Tyree Oak Hill

Final rites for Henry H Harper held at First Me Church

Henry Herbert Harper, 72, of Harper, had funeral services at 2 p m today at First Me Church with Rev. Robert Davis and others presiding. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers included W A Winston, Thomas Wilson, H L Hendrickson, John Bullick, Joe Maynor and Leo Bridi.

Henry Herbert Harper Harper Robert Davis Edward Hanshaw A. F. Clendenin Sunset Memorial Park Semen W. A. Winston Thomas Wilson H. L. Hendrickson John Bullick Joe Maynor Leo Bridi

Appointments Made to State Education and Welfare Panels

June 30 appointments list names and districts for the West Virginia Board of Education and multiple advisory and welfare bodies. Recipients include Robert Abbott Fayetteville to the Board of Education fifth district, term to 1972. William A. Haslam Mount Hope to the Advisory Council of Employment Security. Emmett Whitesville to Employment Security Board of Review. C. V. Feller Mullens to Historic Commission term to 196?. Mrs Wayman Truman Fayetteville to Advisory Committee on Mental Retardation. William Binderman Beckley to Mental Retardation Advisory. H. S. Edwards Beckley as Superintendent of Pinecrest Sanitarium. Robert E. Kuhn Pineville. appointments serve at the governor’s will or until set terms.

Robert Abbott Fayetteville West Virginia Board of Education William A. Haslam Mount Hope Department of Employment Security Emmett Whitesville Employment Security Board of Review C. V. Feller Mullens Wayman Truman William Binderman Beckley H. S. Edwards Pinecrest Sanitarium Robert E. Kuhn Pineville

Red Cross Handles 1749 Cases in 1965 Report

The Red Cross processed about 1,749 cases in 1965 with 78 cases serviced as noted by Mrs. reports. The year included telegrams and military leave certification months reflecting organizational duties.

Red Cross The

Reds Had Big Hand In 1965 Demonstrations

Washington reports that FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said the American Communist Party led an active and growing role in 1965 Viet Nam antiwar demonstrations and spent funds to undermine U S policy. He cited events including October international days, August project, and the November antiwar convention as examples.

Reds Washington UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover Comm Ose Viet Nam American Communist Party Hoover U States United States

Green To Return To Stand Today In Bridge Case

Logan Sea Hunt contractor J E Green takes the witness stand in the Le eece W Gack trial testifying that he and Ferrell shared profits from more than a dozen small bridge jobs totaling over 9000 dollars. Green says his company alone could not have earned that profit without Ferrell's men while Ferrell was supervisor of the State Road Commission District 2 bridge division.

Logan Sea Hunt J. E. Green Leece W. Gack Green Ferrell Huntington Ferrrell State Road Commission District 2

Smith Lindsay pushes coal ban to curb New York pollution

In a letter, Smith Lindsay advocates banning coal as fuel to cut air pollution in New York. The note cites the National Gas Association and notes concerns about residual oil from coal burning. The governor urges conversion to alternative fuels.

Lindsay Ssenadie New York

Weirton Demo Appeals Ouster

The Democratic Executive Committee Appeals Board in Charleston heard four hours of testimony on the ouster of Mustafa Mickey Mallas from the Weirton Democratic Committee. The panel will study transcripts and issue a ruling in about three weeks.

Charleston UPI Democratic Executive Committe Appeals Board Mustafa Mickey) Mallas Seeank Guta Democratic Executive Committee Alias Weirton Mallas State Socratic James Sprouse Sprouse Callie Tsapis Conklin Reniov Hancock County Committee Ed Zagula Jack Vans Frontier Club

Finance Panels Book Pre Season Meetings

Charleston dispatch reports for the first time ever both West Virginia Senate and House finance committees will hold pre session meetings to review the 1966 67 general revenue budget and Gov Hulett C Smith administration bills. The 30 day session begins January 12 with a 46 item call from the governor and potential speedy action requiring a two thirds vote.

Charleston UPI West Virginia Del Ivor Boiarsky D-Kanawha Hans McCourt D-Webster Hulett C. Smith Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. H. File Jr Norman Knapp Ned) Payne William Sanders Princeton Payne Sanders Douglas Lilly Woodrow Wilson High School Young Taylor Pig Poe H Burdette Beckleyedical Arts Burdette Bank of Raleigh F.D.I.C Beckley Area Gs Peste Anne William D. Swearingen Virginia U.S Poverty Agency Mrs. Rosetta Lilly John (. Bright Patricia Perdue Capt Paul Gormley B. Earl Shumate Bert Shumt Melton Mortuary Lelia Holliday Mrs. (. MacMillion HH. H. Harper Steve McQueen Cincinnati Kid Cuariton Heston Richard Boone the Warlord Technicolor Panavision
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