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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1963

Page

4

Soviet China Clash Deepens In Bitter Editorial War

The Soviet Union and Communist China traded pointed editorials. Pravda labeled Red China as backing divisive views while Red Flag accused Moscow of Western-backed cowardice and betrayal. A possible top level clash at the East German party congress looms as Khrushchev plans to attend.

Robert J. Korengold Moscow UPI Soviet Union Communist China Communist Party Pravda Red China Communist Bloc Peking Cuba Red Flag Kremlin

Peru Junta Faces Student Protests Amid State of Siege

Pro Communist student and labor unions plan protest strikes against Peru's military government after arrests of leaders. The regime, led by Maj. Gen. Ricardo Perez Godoy, declares a state of siege and promises June elections despite revolt threats. Juan Alberto Campos Lamas among those jailed. unions including dock workers and bank employees seen participating.

Lima Peru UPI Moscow Havana Ricardo Perez Godoy San Marcos University Richard Nixon Juan Alberto Campos Lamas National Federation of University Students Bank Employes

Charleston Drug Store Safe Cracker Heists Tie City

Police report a Charleston drug store safe opened with crow bars over the weekend, about $10,000 stolen from Cohen Drug Store. A second major safe job in a week occurred at Cohen’s with 400 pound safes. drugs inside were untouched. A prior theft at Heck's discount store yielded $6,359.

Charleston UPI Cohen Drug Store Cohen’s Heck’s Discount

Capitol Humor and Renovations Delight The Long Capitol

A lighthearted note on Capitol improvements and quirks. Elevators now use starry bell panels for quorum calls and retired floor letters. The ticket counter moves to a quieter east front lobby drawing mixed reactions from staff.

Capitol Congress

U S Forces Rescue Major in Vietnamese Paddy Field

Lt Col John Paul Vann, senior U S adviser with the 7th Division, mobilized 60 Americans after Viet Nam failed to block, sending them to aid a lone U S army major. They faced guerrilla stragglers under strict rules, rescued the major, and captured 17 guerrillas with no casualties.

John Paul Vann 7Th Division

Four Drivers Face Fines and Costs in Local Court

Evel Jason Farley, 38, of Cool Ridge, paid a $10 fine and costs to Magistrate Joe Rodriguez for improper registration. Sophia J. Rousky Sters, 47, of Sophia, paid $10 for driving without an operator's license, cited by State Police Dec. 23. Frank H. Kiser, Ft. Knox, Ky., fined $10 for illegal passing by Magistrate Burke. Clarence Duncan of Mount Hope paid $5 plus costs for permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

Rousky Sters Sophia Rodriguez Franklin H. Kiser Ft. Knox W. A. Burke Clarence Duncan Mount Hope Burke

Mansfield predicts toss up in Senate fight over rules change

Senate Leader Mike Mansfield says the outcome of the filibuster clash over a rules change is a toss up and that he expects Southern opposition to fight hard but not hold a lasting grudge. In the House, Kennedy allies press to keep the rules committee at 15, while Rep. Howard W. Smith warns of possible 10 vote loss to revert to 12 members. Rep. Reuss derides Smith as lord high emasculator in a dispute over controls of legislation.

Senate Mike Mansfield Mont Mansfield House Tthe Howard W. Smith D-Va Kennedy Smith JFK Henry S. Reuss D-Wis

Extension classes set by Morris Harvey and Marshall University

Morris Harvey College announces an organizational meeting in Beckley on January 21 at 6 30 p m at Beckley Junior High School to gauge interest in extension courses with a 20 student minimum. Oak Hill Elementary hosts a January 18 meeting at 6 30 p m. Marshall University also plans a January 21 meeting at Woodrow Wilson High School at 6 30 p m for adult education graduate courses in Bible and religion education and sociology led by Paul H Collins.

Morris Harvey College Charleston Marshall University Huntington Beckley Beckley Junior High School Clarence D. Tamplin Tamplin Morris Harvey Oak Hill Woodrow Wilson High School Paul H. Collins

Runaway Returned To Sandstone Mother

A 16 year old Sandstone youth who ran away was returned to his mother by City Police at 11 30 p m Sunday. Police said he was a student at Hinton High School and attended school Thursday but did not come home that afternoon.

Hinton High School

Congress Faces Rules and Kennedy Tax Plan Battles

The 88th Congress opens with fights over House rules and Kennedy's drive for broad tax cuts and new spending. Kennedy aims to trim individual and corporate taxes to energize the economy, despite a slim partisan margin. The budget could reach $99 billion, with plans for urban transit subsidies, youth job programs, and education aid.

Vincent J. Burke Washington UPI 88Th Congress Kennedy House Senate Congress White House Ways & Means Committee

Congo Sees Tshombe Vow Guerrilla War Amid Armament Claims

Tshombe pledges guerrilla war if needed as reports from Salisbury claim a trainload of weapons, including four tank cars of gasoline, was sent to Tshombe from Portuguese Angola. U N. forces on alert to capture Dilolo Angola and Kolwezi amid tensions. Munongo denies plans to attack Elisabethville and says he is in constant contact with Tshombe.

Tshombe Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Portuguese Angola Uit Ie United Nations Dilolo Angola Kolwezi Godefroid Munonga Mokambo Katanga U.N Elisabethville Munongo

World Wary Skybolt Fallout and Katanga Talks

In Santa Monica British Air Commodore Sir Arthur Harvey warns Britain and the United States should stay allied despite Skybolt Missile fallout. In Elisabethville U N official Ralph Bunche says he won’t reopen Katanga talks with Moise Tshombe. In Washington Senator Javits urges stronger strike laws criticizing the Taft Hartley injunction. In Miami Steelers defensive lineman Lipscomb describes a rough game versus the Lions leaving several players hospitalized.

Santa Monica Calif Arthur Harvey Britain United States

Funeral services for Andy Taylor in Pineville

Andy Taylor 83 of Pineville died Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Tuesday at Mc Dougal's Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel in Pineville with Rev. Harry Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Green Cemetery near Pineville. Surviving are wife Hazel, daughter Bessie Simpson Mullens, son Eugene Taylor Washington D C, two sisters Elmore Kirk Mullensville Ollie Dickson Bud, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Andy Taylor Pineville McDougal Robertson and Taylor Old Regular Baptist Church Hazel Taylor Bessie Simpson Mullens Eugene Taylor Washington, D. C Elmore Kirk Mullensville Ollie Dickson Bud

Brewer R E Funeral Services in Mabscott

Funeral services for Robert Ed ward Brewer 52 of Mabscott will be 1 p m Wednesday at Melton Mortuary Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Gerald Morgan in charge Burial follows at Hilltop Cemetery He died Sunday night after a long illness Survivors include his mother five sisters and two brothers The body will be removed to the home Tuesday afternoon and back to the mortuary an hour before services Pallbearers are John Hurt Fred Hedrick William A Hurt Jeff Taylor Harold Shrewsbury and Charles Hurt.

Robert Edward Brewer Mabscott Melton Gerald Morgan Hilltop Mary A. Brewer William E. Brewer Opal Brewer Margaret Brewer Carl Cox Skelton Howard Bragg Maxwell Hill Clifton Plummer West Hollywood Fla William Brewer Lawrence Brewer Chicago Ill John Hurt Fred Hedrick William A. Hurt Jeff Taylor Harold Shrewsbury Charles Hurt Andrew Clayton Dock) Acord Rock Creek Rebecca Chapel Wade Webb M. G. Flowers Miller Cemetery James Nancy Hunter Acord Raleigh County Bacie Acord Arley Effie) Dickens Alonzo Lettie) Dickens Arnett Roger Fern) Cournoyer Glen Ivan Jack Bee Acord Dry Creek Laura Clay Pettus Gerald Dickens David Cantley Benny Milam Herbert Hoover Rex Sarrett Harry Lewis

Rites Set for Veronica Riley and Local Obituaries

Funeral notices report Requiem Mass for 67 year old Veronica Riley of Norton, formerly Wyom ing County, with service at St Patrick's in Coalton and burial details. Other obituaries list Paul Barney of Sophia, Herndon Lusk, and Andrew Clayton Acord with services in Sophia Rock Creek and Maben, noting ages, birthplaces, occupations, survivors, and burial sites.

Final rites for Hoyt L. Hicks in Beaver church

Hoyt L. Hicks 79 of Beaver dies Sunday after a four month illness. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday Beaver Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Powers. burial in Blue Jay Cemetery. Born Oct 30 1883 in Springtown Tenn. Retired mill worker and church member. Survived by wife Janie Smith Hicks at home two sons David and Luther of Beaver two sisters Ida Shell and Bessie McCall of Delano Tenn and brother Henry Hicks of Delano. Pallbearers listed. Funeral home assisted by Keyser Bryant Funeral Home set to transport to church one hour prior to service.

Hoyt L. Hicks Beaver Beaver Baptist Church Everett Powers Blue Jay Springtown Tenn Janie Smith Hicks David Luther Ida Shell Bessie McCall Delano Henry Hicks Stewart Cook Jack Rakes Curtis Moore Jesse Burgess Ben Pendleton Mont Pendleton Hershey Smith Charlie Moore Keyser-Bryant

Final rites set for James Edward Agee of Beckley

James Edward Agee 37 of 224 Garfield St. Beckley will have rites at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Beckley with Dr. Denneth L. Swank officiating. Burial follows at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Agee, born July 1 1925 in Beckley, worked 15 years as an engineering aide for Appalachian Power Co. A World War II veteran, he belonged to Beckley First Baptist Church and Beckley Elks Lodge No. 1492. He married Margaret Thompson Nov. 12 1949 who survives with three sons and several siblings. Active pallbearers were named. Friends may call at Melton Mortuary after 2 p.m. today. body moved to church one hour before services.

Paul Barney Sophia Freewill Baptist Church of Wade Webb French Williams Sunset Memorial Park Glen Jean Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Freewill Baptist Church United Mine Workers of America Orva Cottrell Barney Albert Phyllis) Allen Beckley William R Jeanette) Tomlinson Dunbar Ronald Belle) Whalen Bluefield Williams Roy Allen Bill Thornley Sammy Gillenwater Oscar Riddle Glen Craven James L. Hornbeck Jr Opie Critchfield Pershing Clark James Edward Agee Garfield St First Baptist Denneth L. Swank Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Gilmore Pearl L. Agee Raleigh County Appalachian Power Co First Baptist Church of Paul Betty) Fourney Don Mickey) Lilly Gilmore Agee Oklahoma Robert L. Martin Lloyd Humphrey Kyle Ellison Harlan C. Mann Rolland Witt Elmer Wright Maxey Dornovich Melton Mortuary

Final Rites Set for Mrs Hazel Nugen of Oak Hill

Mrs Hazel Nugen 54 of Oak Hill dies after three months illness. Services 2 30 PM Tuesday at Church of the Nazarene Oak Hill Rev J C Bybee in charge. Burial High Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Henry mother Mrs Cora Simms Leslie three sons Albert R Columbus S Sgt Donald Dover AFB Del Bobbie Nugen Wilmington Del three brothers Albert Red Leslie T V Jr Montgomery David Sims Ohio a sister Ollie Blevins Leslie and four grandchildren. Body at Thomas Funeral Home.

Hazel Nugen Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene J. C. Bybee High Lawn Memorial Park

Final rites set for J Bruce Legg in Oak Hill

J Bruce Legg 88 of Oak Hill dies after long illness. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday in Thomas Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev Shirley Donnelly officiating. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by Ida Legg five daughters two sons four brothers a sister 22 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. Body to remain at funeral home.

J. Bruce S. T. Price Havre de Grace Harry Allen W. E. Shaffer Oak Hill Harlan Crist Lynchburg Frank Sheppard Joppa Claude Robert Beaver Ohio B. B Indore Lee Quinwood J. C Ingram Branch O. B Walter Pierson Elkhurst RNA

Final rites for Harry B. Carden in Ansted

Harry B. Carden 76 of Ansted dies in Beckley hospital. Final rites set 2 p m Tuesday at Ansted Baptist Church with Rev. Guy Vaughn and Rev. C H Walker presiding. Burial in West Lake Cemetery. He was a retired teacher WWI veteran and American Legion member born Nov 26 1886 in Ansted. Pallbearers are American Legion members. Body at Thomas Funeral Home Ansted.

Harry B. Carden Ansted Ansted Baptist Church Guy Vaughn C. H. Walker Beckley West Lake Carden The Baptist Church American Legion Thomas Funeral Home RNS

Final rites for Mullens resident Rosa Pruitt

Mrs Rosa Pruitt 61 Mullens died Thursday night in Mullens hospital. Funeral at 11 a m today in McDougal Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Mullens with Rev A R Hancock officiating. Burial in Bowling Cemetery Spanishburg. Survived by two stepdaughters Stella Mullens and Nancy Shimwell both of Cincinnati Ohio.

Rosa Pruitt Mullens Mullens Hospital McDougal Robertson and Foglesong A. R. Hancock Bowling Cemetery Spanishburg Stella Mullens Nancy Shimwell Cincinnati Ohio

Final rites set for Lionel K. Burleson at Midway Church

Lionel Keith Burleson 23 of Brentwood Md formerly Sophia will have funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Midway Church of God with Rev F C Calhoun in charge. Interment follows at Caffee Cemetery. He died at 7 30 a.m. Saturday in a Washington hospital after a months illness. The body will be moved from Williams Funeral Home to his aunt Mrs Marley Pitsenbarger’s Midway home at 4 p.m. today and to the church an hour before services.

Veronica Riley Norton Wyominng St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Coalton Kopperston Elkins Horace Rita R.) McGraw McGraws Samuel Mary Elizabeth) Nuckols Norfolk Louis Ruth) Gutshall Cyril Robert Joe Reading Eddie Lohr Funeral Home Lionel Keith Pete) Burleson Brentwood Sophia Midway Church of God F. C. Calhoun Caffee Washington Williams Funeral Marley Pitsenbarger Midway

Final rites for Mrs. E. P. Bailey in Keyser

Mrs. E. P. Bailey 78 formerly of Beckley WVa died in Daytona Fla after a long illness. She taught 33 years in Raleigh County schools most at Lincoln Elementary. Survived by daughter Wilda Ellison and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Keyser Bryant chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park.

E. P Frances) Bailey New Smyrna Beach Fla Beckley Keyser-Bryant Sunset Memorial Park Daytona, Fla Christiansburg Col Sally Goodson Moore Charleston Business College Concord College Raleigh County Lincoln Elementary First Christian Church E. P. Bailey Wilda Ellison New Summa Beach

Final rites set for Miss Reva Justice of Coal City

Miss Reva Justice 58 of Coal City dies after a short illness in a local hospital. Born May 2 1905 in Maiden Spring Virginia she worked 30 years at Wind ing Gulf Collieries and four years at Budget Shop Beckley. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Webb and Neal Chapel with Rev Roland Kennedy in charge. Burial follows. Pallbearers named.

Reva Justice Coal City Webb and Beckley L. H Leona) Sergent Jr Matthew Anis) Smolsky Charleston J. E. (Helen) Eye Jr Pittsburgh Bill Justice Bluefield Quintin Justice North Hollywood Fla Webb and Neal Funeral Home Charles Burdiss Clyde Hill Ed Hall William Ormandy Eugene Cole J. E. Shumate Wesley Thompson

Final rites for Raymond Daniel in Lanark

Raymond Daniel, 70, of Lanark, will be laid to rest at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. H. E. Davis presiding. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. He died after a long illness in a local hospital. The Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor will transport him to the church one hour before the service.

Raymond Daniel Lanark Mount Vernon Baptist Church H. E. Davis Greenwood Memorial Park Ritchie and Johnson Funeral

Hearing Set Today for Jesse McKinney on Non-Support Charge

Jesse McKinney of Coal City is set to appear before Magistrate Joe Rodriguez this afternoon on a non-support charge filed by his wife. He was booked into Raleigh County Jail at 4:30 p.m. Sunday by a deputy sheriff.

Jesse McKinney Coal City Joe Rodriguez Raleigh

Seven Youths Held In Series Of Burglaries In Four States

Giles County deputies rounded up seven youths linked to burglaries across North Carolina West Virginia Tennessee and Virginia. Three were caught in a service station break in at Sat urday with one struck by a bullet from the station owner Francis Caldwell. Pierce and Harrison were arrested in the break in and linked to other burglaries. Boyd was hospitalized in fair condition with a gunshot wound. Also named were John Weikle Berence Roseberry Joseph Nester and a Pulaski County juvenile.

Pearisburg UPD Giles County Francis Caldwell Caldwell North Carolina West Virginia Tennessee Virginia Clayton E. Pierce Salem Pierce Robert Harrison Dublin Boyd Giles Memorial Hospital John Weikle Roanoke Berence Kenneth Roseberry Joseph Nester Pulaski County

New Oklahoma Senator Faces Opposition in 1964

Oklahoma political scene gears for 1964 as J Howrrd Edmondson takes the Senate oath after a secret resignation to replace the late Robert Kerr. Kerr Jr. declares 1964 bid, while Lt. Gov. George Nigh, now governor, arranged the appointment and notified President Kennedy.

Oklahoma City UPI J. Howrrd Edmondson U.S Robert S. Kerr Robert S. Kerr Jr Oklahoma Edmondson Washington Kerr George Nigh U.S. Senate Henry Bellman

Hearings Set Tuesday for Sodomy Charge in Fayetteville

Henry Leonard McAllister 41 of Burlington N C is scheduled for a 10 a m Tuesday sodomy hearing in a Fayetteville office. Mag istrate Frank Simms will preside. McAllister held at Fayette County Jail after being brought from Knoxville Tenn. for morals charge and related questioning. State Police said inquiry into the murder case of Michael Rogers 18 of Oak Hill remains routine with no new clues. Rogers body found near Hawks Nest State Park on Route 60 December 27. pathologist says he was hacked and shot.

Fayetteville RNS Henry Leonard McAllister Burlington N. C Knoxville McAllister Rogers Hawks Nest State Park Route 60

Rhodell Juvenile Placed In Welfare Custody

A 15 year old Rhodell girl appeared before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L McCreery at 11 30 a m on a charge of running away from home. She was placed in the custody of the Department of Child Welfare.

Rhodell Harry L. McCreery Department of Child Welfare

Adventists Open Meet in Mount Pocono

The publishing department convention of the Columbia Union Conference opened in Mount Pocono Pa with 250 delegates from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Ohio attending Delegates from seven states and the District of Columbia are present at one of ten meetings planned nationwide by the church's publishing arm.

Mount Pocono

Svare Named Rams Head Coach After Interim Run

Svare, who has roots with the Rams and Giants and joined Los Angeles last season as a defensive coach, was promoted to head coach by team president Dan Reeves after serving on an interim basis since Bob Waterfield resigned.

LOS Angeles UPI Harland Svare National Football League Los Angeles Rams Bob Waterfield Rams Dan Reeves Svare New York Giants Giants

Israel Blames Fanatics for School Stoning in Jerusalem

Israel's cabinet declared religious fanatics responsible for the stoning of a Finnish government mission school in Jerusalem last Thursday. A mob of about 70 damaged 80 windows as nine leaders were charged. all 40 students were away on Christmas vacation.

Jerusalem Israel UPI Finland

Philippines Leader May Visit United States This Year

Philippine Herald reports President Diosdado Macapagal may undertake a state visit to the United States this year. He told reporters at an informal dinner Sunday that he had accepted in principle a standing invitation from President John F. Kennedy to make the trip.

Manila UPI Philippine Herald Diosdado Macapagal United States Kennedy

Miners Refuse Return to Work Amid Frost Run Inquiry

About a thousand miners at U S Steel Robena coal fields refuse to return to work as hearings resume into the Frost Run shaft explosion that killed 37. Pennsylvania Mines Secretary Evans and UMW official Boyle led questioning on safety procedures and ventilation failures. Local 6329 president John Ozanich said workers will stay idle until assurances of no further explosions are given.

Carmichaels UPI U. S. Steel Corp Robena Rolbena No. 3 Pennsylvania Lewis E. Evans W. A. Toney Boyle United Mine Workers Garards Fort Frost Run Boyle Evans John Ozanich UMW

Quirks Good Deed Illegal in Springfield

About 2 000 Boy Scouts distributed 45 000 civil defense pamphlets in local mailboxes Saturday and learned they violated federal law as they were not authorized post office representatives. Civil Defense Director Richard Shephardson said the idea was his.

Good Deed Springfield Mass UPI Post Office Civil Defense Richard Shephardson

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