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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1966
Page
2
The court weighed reducing several precincts to states of rural and urban limits, with thresholds from 300 to 900 for urban and up to 700 for rural, noting changes require public notice 90 days before the next general election. Also, resignations and notary publications were acted on, with sheriff Mills present but not requesting action.
Washington DC reports on the second day of Congress in 1966 with briefings on the Vietnam War and first talks on political housekeeping. Pres Johnson to deliver State of the Union. Secretary Rusk report cited and North Viet Nam contact noted amid peace efforts. Indian minister Lal Bahadur Shastri dies in Tashkent.
North Vietnamese Premier Pham Van Dong said the United States had made no contact with Hanoi regarding a peace offensive launched by President Johnson on December 20. The claim comes amid U S efforts to reassure allies and neutrals that a peaceful solution is still possible.
An off-duty detective tried to stop a would be robber at a North Street Philadelphia bar on Monday night. He wounded his own hand when his revolver discharged. Patrons Oliver and James Artison helped stop the bandit who fought back before escaping outside.
Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri dies amid reports of his Tashkent peace efforts. He had been frail since 1964 and suffered two heart attacks. Gulzarilal Nanda sworn interim PM as nation mourns. Radhakrishnan says Shastri to receive Bharat Ratna posthumously amid telegraph condolences. Famine threat and border tensions loom.
Viet Nam dispatch reports the lead element of the 173rd Airborne striking a Viet Cong company two miles northeast of the capital, with heavy fighting ending at dusk. Earlier, another paratrooper unit logged 16 Communist deaths after sustained contact with guerrilla pockets and small groups.
W Averell Harriman wrapped Viet Nam talks with Australian leaders and planned a trip to Saigon to discuss the peace mission with American and South Vietnamese officials. He refused to reveal his next destination or judge the value of the direct meeting. White Moyers had announced the meeting and Harriman’s Saigon visit amid rising Peking criticism.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower arrived by train in San Bernardino for their sixth annual desert winter vacation. About 125 people greeted them at the station including a dozen students from Eisen-Hope High School in Rialto. The students held a sign reading Ike High says hi. The Eisenhowers also welcomed home officials at par $200 with the club's golf course fairway in view.
The freighter K. I. Galczynski adrift 700 miles north of Bermuda is towed to Halifax after its hold was drained to fix damage. Lampsis reports continued voyage once drained. The 5,584 ton ship had traveled from northern Europe to New York and awaits a tug near 240 miles southwest of a Spanish ship.
The report notes presidents from private colleges participated in the study and states private institutions fall outside the Board of Regents legal authority. It recommends the board should consider private colleges in performing its duties and recommendations without direct control.
Charleston offices report lawmakers will ask a parent committee to extend study of the tax structure and conflict of interest laws for another year. West Virginia University President Paul A. Miller will present on higher education. Treasurer John Kelly cites a $1 billion revenue estimate for the current year and urges liberalized investment laws to better use surplus funds.
A mystery explosion at a Breckenridge ski area collapsed a building into rubble, killing 1 and injuring 13 as debris trapped 14 inside for up to two hours. Rumors of propane gas were considered. a child’s day nursery room near the incident was left unharmed. Victim identified as Richard L. Lanning, 40, of Casper, Wyoming.
Testimony before the committee on the Louisiana Klan drew in state grand dragon and imperial officers from several states. Witnesses argued self incrimination claims over records, while the committee voted to cite leaders for contempt of Congress, risking jail up to one year and fines up to $1,000 if approved by the House.
Mayor John V. Lindsay has walked more as traffic remains light amid the transit strike. A reported crash slowed car travel, adding about ten minutes to the usual trip time. A leprosy infection rate up to ten percent of an area is noted.
Final rites are planned for H in Arlington after an accidental gunshot wound. The body rests at the funeral home. Mrs Willie Grace Baird, 70, Prosperity, died at home Monday evening after born February 16, 1895 in Egeria. Survived by husband John F. Baird and two sons, two daughters, siblings, and many grandchildren. Funeral at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Thursday at 1 pm, Elder Dean Packa and Elder Ira Toler presiding. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Body to remain at the funeral home with viewing after 11 am Wednesday.
Mrs Winnie E Sydnor 74 of Victor will be buried at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill after a 230 pm Wednesday service at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel Ansted led by Rev Guy Nopig She died Sunday in Charleston Hospital a daughter of Robert E and Dannah Walker Withrow Born August 5 1801 in Winona She was a restaurant operator and member of Ansted Baptist Church The body remains at Robertson Funeral Home and Foglesong Pineville RNS
Mrs. Rutha Ann Winston of Route 1 Scarbro died today at Oak Hill after an extended illness. Born May 20, 1888 in Rock Creek to Henry and Mary Aliff she is survived by her son Willis of Scarbro. daughters Mrs Garnet Vanover Hill Mrs Lola Clifton Ingomar Mont and Mrs Rena Yoney Scarbro. a brother Budcliff Dothan and sister Mrs Alania Clifton Minden. 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. The body lies at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
Funeral services for Thurmond A. Brown, age 8, of Grassy Meadows were conducted at 2 p.m. today at Snake te Run Methodist Church with Rev. W. J Birchfield officiating. The service followed his death in Nicholas County, with arrangements coordinated by local Baptist leaders and Lelia B. Brown identified as a relative.
Luther Gilbert Hudson aged 9 of Green Bank died at 6 30 p m Monday in the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital after a two month illness. The body will be taken to the Smith Funeral Home in Marlinton for arrangements.
Mrs. Vernie Bryant 73 of Toledo Ohio formerly of Harper will have funeral services Thursday at the Church of God Toledo with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Toledo. She died in a Toledo hospital Saturday after an apparent heart attack. Born Oct 16 1892 in Hubbert Town Ohio she is survived by a sister Mrs Nannie Browning a brother Henry Hoosier a son Henry Bryant and a daughter Ora Mae Jasper Keesee both of Toledo nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. The body is at the Coile Mortuary in Toledo.
Hobert Singleton died after a heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival at Mullens hospital at 6 a.m. He was born December 7, 1806 in Greensdale Virginia and served in World War I. Survivors include his wife Nellie Phelps Singleton a son William Penn Singleton Reese Air Force Base Texas two daughters Mrs David Wyebold Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Johnny Cook Vanderburg Air Force Base California a brother Dale Bristol Virginia a sister Mrs Dan Justice Pineville and five grandchildren. The body lies at Sam Fogle Song Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullens.
Infants of Mr and Mrs Otis Cooper of Lester are to be buried in a graveside service at 11 am Wednesday in Lester Cemetery. Survivors include five sisters Joann Denise Deborah Melody and Jeanette and four brothers Otis Wayne Tony Calvin and Dennis. Trent and Durgan Funeral Home is in charge.
Elbert T. Stewart, 58, of Windom died at Welch hospital after an illness. Born December 20, 1907, he was the son of the late Pem and Margaret Browning. He is survived by his wife Flora Pyatt Stewart and two daughters.
In Jakarta President Sukarno ordered expulsion of American correspondents including United Press International and The New York Times for alleged biased coverage. He warned all American reporters to leave and said a new ambassador to Syria would be appointed. Foreign Minister Subandrio said the decision is final and not yet clear if temporary.
A gas pipeline accident in La LaRose leaves two workers dead and five injured. The 10 member crew was cleaning a pipeline when a fire erupted. conditions and exact cause were not immediately determined.
James Hardy a 29 year old Clarksburg man will stay in Taylor County jail until the April term of the grand jury as punishment for escaping last Friday night. He was found with a 16 year old female companion under a Bates County pillow and offered no resistance. The juvenile will be turned over to her county authorities. Hardy will remain in Taylor County for better confinement.
In Parkersburg a wager between Allegheny Airlines executives and local managers concerned November passenger boardings and airport delays. Allegheny VP B Fry claimed 1800 passengers would not be exceeded and challenged cutting four hours of eight total delays. Parkersburg Airport hosted Allegheny’s top leaders as ramp and service staff lined up replacements for Lewis and staff.
Gilbert Kleinknecher aged 28 is named acting police chief in Huntington to replace E E Harper who resigned after differences with the city administration. He will serve for two or three years while a permanent chief is chosen from city police ranks.
A Negro delegation pressed the City Council to act on the race problem and to probe charges of police brutality following a New Year incident. They called for suspension of three officers and for an immediate halt to alleged verbal abuse, while the council delayed action.
A Big Creek High pupil admitted writing threat notes twice last week after authorities matched his handwriting. He said he wanted to quit school and missed classes saying his parents would realize how bad he wants to quit. He is on probation for arson.
Charleston reports the House and Senate Finance Committees begin work before the 1966 legislative session on a record 196.5 million dollar budget for 1966-67. Senator Hans McCourt says the panels will review the Korean War bonds and outline funds the Board of Public Works has earmarked for state agencies.
A cautious pair of guardians avoided a dangerous ride to protect a child from harm. The incident underscores quick parental judgment in a potentially deadly moment, preventing injury and keeping the youngster out of danger.
Circuit Court Judge C C Chambers planned a new trial date for Logan County Sheriff J W Ferrell on charges of defrauding funds. The prior jury of six men and six women was deadlocked 66 and the judge ordered further consideration. Four other indictments remain pending, with the new trial to cover the same indictment.
Washington UPI report says the United Mine Workers executive board will discuss four candidates to succeed retired Vice President Raymond O Lewis. Names include Lane 8 of District 5 Western Pennsylvania John Kmetz director of organization and George Titler veteran leader from Beckley West Virginia. Observers say the choice could signal leadership transition after John L Lewis era.
Three new fact-finders would draft a settlement as 36,000 strikers halt transit. The mediators seek buy in from TWA and the city Transit Authority on the mayor's proposals before meetings. Lindsay vows to end the walkout and free the city from power brokers as talks stall. The Transit Authority seeks a daily $322,000 fine from the union as hearings resume.
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