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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1965

Page

3

Daleks Captivate Britain With Talking Salt Shakers

Britons of all ages flock to the Dr. Who Daleks invasion as 10 million viewers tune in each Saturday. Dalek toys records clothing and candy flood the market with Mini-Daleks selling at 2.10 and a 5 foot Mark II model at 24.60, London’s Hamleys sold out before Christmas.

Tom A. Cullen London NEA Briton BBC Scotland Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Hong Kong Hamleys Daleks K. Anne

In Group Folk Singers From Charleston Forge Ahead

Four Charleston youths RogER Strange Tom McHenry Tom Mayes and John Swalm form The In Group a wandering West Virginia folk act. They travel to colleges, perform for pay, and steer clear of fame chasing while delivering lively, irreverent tunes and crowd pleasing showmanship.

Robert D. Johnson Charleston UPI West Roger Strange Tom McHenry Tom Mayes John Swalm West Virginia Roger Kentucky Darlin’ Cokie Sydney John Tom Mayes

Be A Reporter 325 Contact List By Location and Name

A readable directory of reporters and contacts with location tags and phone numbers. Entries include Flat Top Ghent Glen White Herndon Covel Garwood and others, listing names such as Mrs Cordie Nugen Mrs Donnie Nichols Miss Elizabeth Williams and Mrs Martha Lilly, plus multiple town affiliations and phone prefixes.

Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Raleigh Register Marge Rhodes Rowe Fairdale Glen Daniel C. W. Walker, Jr Fayetteville Claudette Nichols Ghent Cordie Nugen Glen White Donnie Nichols Herndon-Covel-Garwood Terry Bailey Mullens MacArthur Maple Fork Madge Davis Mabscott Elizabeth Robinson Mount Hope Margaret Marchio Jan Huffman W. Oak Hill Floyd “Mop” Warrick Jr Oceana Mike Meador Pax Hazel Mowell Pineville Jack Martin Ravencliff-Sabine-McGraws Glen Fork Soulsville Elizabeth Williams Rock Creek Maude Parolari Whitesville Shady Spring Martha Lilly

Expression Origin Laugh Up One's Sleeve

The phrase dates to the 16th century royal court when wide sleeves hid laughter. People would pull the sleeve over their head to conceal their amusement and snicker in private.

All boy babies born on January 1

A public notice proposes naming all male newborns born on January 1 as Bill. The suggestion aims to standardize naming, citing cultural or administrative reasons and inviting feedback from residents and stakeholders.

Bill

13 Year Old Admits Being Cat Burglar in Erie

A 15 year old boy confessed to being the notorious cat burglar who burglarized at least 43 homes over 20 months in Erie’s Northwest district. He admitted hiding cash in jars around the Bay Front area and discarding diamonds in Presque Isle Bay, claiming the loot included about 4,000 in diamonds from J LeGrand Skinner’s home and about 1,500 in cash still missing.

Erie UPI Him Bay Front Lake Erie Presque Isle Bay

I Chief To Testify On Viet Nam Today

Central Intelligence Director John A. McCone testifies today on South Viet Nam military aspects before a closed joint Senate Armed Services and military appropriations subcommittee session. The hearing, led by Sen. Richard B. Russell, will review global military posture rather than change U.S. Viet Nam policy. Defense Secretary McNamara and others are to testify later.

Washington UPI Central Intelligence John A. McCone Senate South Viet Nam Johnson Armed Services Committee Military Appropriations Subcommittee Richard B. Russell Dga U.S Russell Defense Robert S. McNamara Pentagon United States Viet Nam

Alan Wood Steel announces 15.5 million plant expansion

Alan Wood Steel Co announces a 15.5 million expansion to be completed in 1966 at Conshohocken. The plan enhances capital investment in diversification and equipment for steel production, bringing total since 1949 to over 125 million. A 7 million upgrade to plate finishing and shipping is a major part, financed mainly from internal funds. 1964 sales for nine months reach 58 million, up from 49 million in 1963.

Conshohocken, Pa UPI Alan Wood Steel Co Harleston R. Wood Wood

LBJ Works On Talk And Attends Church

Washington reports President Johnson spent hours Sunday refining his education message to Congress and paused to attend St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Lady Bird and Lynda. The pastor Reverend William Baxter called the Great Society a God guided path potentially greater than any single generation. Three young girls sat between the First Couple during the service, including Courtney McPherson and two of her friends, Janet and Colleen Diggs.

Mrs. Johnson Cournay McPherson Harry McPherson Janet Diggs Colleen

Admitted Patients List At Wyoming General Hospital

The report lists admissions at Wyoming General Hospital from January 4 to January 8. Names include junior Judy Gilbert, Geneva Underwood, Bud Reed, Amanda Shumate, Velma Pizzino, Nettie Sizemore, John Shirley Jr, Helen Shrewsbury, Maude Mitchell, Kathy Neely, Karen McKinney, Denny Browning, Ozzie Woolum, Dixie Lusk, Pauline Cline, Barbara Barton, Judy Cox, Carol Woodrum, Rebecca Pugh, Vickie Weaster, Barbara Workman, Martha Graham, Eleanor Clark, Lois McMillion, Joyce Thompson, Arbutus Hall, Robert Co, and others. Several patients were dismissed on various dates.

Mullens ANS Wyoming General Hospital Judy Gilbert Glen Fortner Geneva Underwood Bud Tibewis Reed Amanda Shumate Soulsville Velma Pizzino Glen Fork Nettie Sizemore Maben John Shirley Jr Helen Shrewsbury Maude Mitchell Rhodell Kathy Neely Karen McKinney Basin Denny Browning Jesse Ozzie Woolum Simon Dixie Lusk Alpeca Pauline Cline Kopperston Barbara Barton Judy Cox Baileysville Crawford Tolliver Carol Woodrum Paris Bailey Dorothy Crider Rebecca Pugh Vickie Waycaster Barbara Workman Annie Hill Rosa O'Neal Elda Morgan Shirley Adock Juanita Wyatt Joan Domineck Clyde Cole Chicago Ill John Shufflebarger Hobart Stanley Billy Trent Iris Cook Ada Blevins Norma Jean Wells Mary Jane Nelson Martha Graham Fannie Kidd Eleanor Clark Lois McMillion Fort Riley Kansas Joyce Thompson Janice Schieger Marcie Roach Arbutus Hall Brenton Robert Co

Plans Shelved For Demolishing Hotel in Pittsburgh

UPI reports the Penn Sheraton Hotel will stay as a downtown landmark at least until September 1967 when the current union contract ends. Sheraton officials said the hotel will be operated at least two more years. Galbreath had planned to buy and demolish the 1200 room hotel to build an office skyscraper with U.S. Steel as principal tenant, but the shelved demolition likely ends that option.

Pittsburgh UPI Penn Sheraton James P. McArdle Sheraton Corp Sheraton John Galbreath Pittsburgh Pirates Columbus, Ohio U.S. Steel Corp MccArdle Joseph G. Armstrong Galbreath

Stockpiling Steel Averts Auto Industry Shortages

Detroit reports the auto industry is stockpiling nearly two million tons of steel to shield against a potential strike. The note mentions holiday decorations cleared and a bare house, followed by a string of names: Lillian Dod son, Claude Blackwell, Edith Rose, Maxine Sizemore, Russell O'Dell, Okey Griffith, Virginia Lester, Victoria Shrewsbury, Eleanor Clark, Nola Cook, and Emogene Bailey.

Detroit UPS

Mullens Woman Feted At Farewell Shower

Mrs. Walter Ferguson, longtime Mullens resident and Ferguson's Market operator, was honored with a farewell tea shower at her Guyandotte Avenue home. She plans to move Jan. 20 to Shawnee Oklahoma. Attendees included numerous local residents and friends.

Walter Ferguson Ferguson Shawnee Oklo Terri Lee Phillips Martin Backus Sunny Sue Phillips Alice Sharver C. C. Phillips Jr Mullens ANS Guyandotte Avenue Mary Lou Thompson Edna Gary C. J. Wood T. R. Marshall Alda Adams Harry Woods Carrie Thrasher Ferguson's Market

Leola Campbell Circle Meets at Rockcastle Church

Mrs. Harry L. Stevens led the Thursday program of the Leola Campbell Circle of Rockcastle Baptist Church with Mrs. Wayne Goode as hostess. The topic was Aid to the Spanish-Americans. A love gift dedication was given, devotions by Mrs. Corbin Tolliver, and a letter of thanks from their adopted mental patient was read.

Pineville Rns Harry L. Stevens Leola Campbell Rockcastle Baptist Church Wayne Goode Stevens Corbin Tolliver William Stover Woodrow Edwards G. C. Cline

Guests Of Domi Family SABINE Remembering Home Visits

Amedeo Domi Jr and Ramona Jean return to Rantoul Illinois after a weekend with Mrs Amedeo Domi in Sabine. Airman Ronnie Domi leaves for Newfoundland after a 30 day Sabine visit with wife Debra and daughter. The younger Mrs Domi and child remain in Sabine with Mr and Mrs James Tilley while the husband serves at Mormon Air Force Base.

Sabine RNS Amedeo Domi S. Set Amedeo Domi Jr Ramona Jean Rantoul Chanute Air Force Base Marshall University Ronnie Domi Newfoundland Debra Domi Mormon Air Force Base James Tilley

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