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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1966
Page
12
Beckley obstetricians face two lawsuits totaling 140000 seeking damages. Plaintiffs allege medical malpractice and related negligence. The actions list defendant practices and involve county court filings. Proceedings indicate combined claims amount to the stated sum.
Three weeks remain for veterans and widows to return annual income questionnaires to the Veterans Administration. January 31 is the deadline for those on non service pension and death pension benefits, with penalties including possible monthly check cuts or repayment of 1965 benefits. In West Virginia, several thousand have not yet reported, with 20,396 cards in and over 6,000 outstanding as of January 5. Common errors include incomplete Sections 1 and 3 and failure to report anticipated 1966 income. Federal court cases allege unnecessary mutilation by two doctors against a Beckley resident.
Three Raleigh County representatives and two senators anticipate strong opposition to at least seven of Gov. Hulett Smiths proposed bills during the 30 day Charleston session. Delegates McManus Payne Withrow Covey and Sen Porter say many items lack bill form and will face hot debate, including a sick leave and retirement bill extending benefits to non teaching school staff.
Raleigh County Jail reports no bookings since 9 p.m. Sunday and police activity is quiet. Beckley Fire Department and Rescue Squad answered six calls on Monday including a school first aid at Beckley Junior School and a dizzy spell at Georges Fashion Shop. Fire at Crow home caused by overheated stove. Also mentions local officials and legislators discussing bills on constitutional convention family planning wages and hours alcohol testing and mental health programs.
An all day Ministry workshop on alcoholism will be held Monday at First Baptist Church Beckley led by Beckley Ministerial Association with the West Virginia Department of Mental Health and Raleigh County AIC. Speakers include Louis Southworth Dr N A Desrosiers William C Byrd and Raymond E Washington.
This week three divorce decrees were entered in the Raleigh County Clerk’s office. They include Florence Mae a from Mike Potega, Bet tamio Scruggs from Wil m Roy Scruggs, with custody of two children awarded to the mother, Jean Carol Corkrean from
A plat meet of the Senate of Delegates Finance Committees is scheduled here Tuesday at 3 30 p m State Treasurer John Kelly will address the group The joint meeting marks the first time finance committees have met to discuss a budget bill before the legislative session A closed door session precedes the public gathering.
A local attorney filed a lawsuit to collect a debt from a non resident defendant in the Circuit Clerk's office. The named defendant in the action was attached by Sheriff Okey Mills at 9 55 a.m. today.
Mr and Mrs Augustine Hovanski of 416 Rural Acres Dr announce the birth of their 10th child at Rales General. Joseph weighs six pounds ten ounces. Hovanski is principal of Fork High School. The family already has eight daughters and another son.
Pineville Town Council accepts the resignation of Councilman John S. Scoleri and appoints Edgar Miller to fill the seat. Scoleri moves to Virginia for new employment. A letter commends his service and is placed in town records. Election officers are named for a Feb. 8 street paving vote.
Water from a source in Beckley floods the Raleigh County Bank basement. Water Company servicemen have worked since Monday but cannot locate the origin. A six inch main break on North Kanawha Avenue ruptured this morning and was repaired.
Beckley’s highest paid employee, Walter L. Humphrey, may lack legal residency to hold the city recorder treasurer post. Officials cite a “cloud of legal doubt” over the appointment and seek court clarity on whether an appointive office falls under residency and voting requirements.
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