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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1962
Page
1
UPI report says Congress will push President Kennedy's postal rate hike bill, seeking $631 million in extra revenue via a five-cent stamp and other increases. House leaders expect quick action within a week after next, with good chances for passage. Executive support and reaction to the State of the Union are mixed among lawmakers.
Senator Robert Byrd praised President Kennedy for his State of the Union address calling the plans a magnificent program for progress. He endorsed measures to expand job opportunities and noted Congress would likely respond, while Democrats hailed the proposals and Republicans criticized them on fiscal grounds. Timeframes for action remain unclear and tax-cut authority is unlikely.
Washington columnist Dick West notes Kennedy’s State of the Union was delivered amid cold weather. He recalls prior inaugurations with cold snaps and jokes that the chill hit Capitol Hill. He observes some GOP lawmakers sitting on their hands during proposals, attributing it to political stance rather than the cold.
A package of revenue bills to raise about 13 million for 1962-63 was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature. Extensions include a 3 percent sales tax through June 30 for 9.5 million, a 6 cent cigarette tax for 1.7 million, a 3 percent insurance premium tax 1 million, racing fees 780 thousand, and a consumer sales use tax 100 thousand. Most proceeds go to general revenue. cigarette tax funds the school fund.
The United States urged Indonesian President Sukarno to tone down militant threats against Dutch New Guinea to avoid derailing peace talks. U.S. ambassador Howard Jones relayed to Foreign Minister Subandrio that Sukarno's incendiary remarks hinder UN Secretary General Thant’s efforts to broker bilateral negotiations. Sukarno had vowed to "liberate" Western New Guinea by force and announced a unified army navy air command.
Indonesian President Sukarno canceled a planned ceremony to receive a helicopter from President Kennedy saying he is too busy. U.S. Ambassador Jones was to present the gift at the presidential palace lawn, but the event was postponed due to Sukarno's duties.
A week long polar outbreak, described as fantastic by forecasters, spread across the U S with record cold in Texas and Dixie states. The death toll rose to 183 with multiple states reporting fatalities and severe ice in groves and bay areas. Jerome Namias warned such invasions occur only once in decades.
Fair this afternoon with highs in the 20s and increasing cloudiness tonight. Saturday brings a chance of snow flurries in the mountains with lows 10 to 15 and weekend highs in the 20s. Five day forecast calls for temperatures 10 to 12 degrees below normal, with light snow or flurries over the weekend and 0.25 to 0.50 inches of precipitation possible Sunday or Monday. River conditions list Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake normal and clear, with a new gauge reading 3.4 ft at Hinton.
The Flat Top area registered a record low of 19 degrees last night, the coldest since the weather station opened in 1931. At 8 AM the reading rose to 10 above zero after dipping to a near zero overnight. Mrs. Bessie Bobbitt, longtime weather observer, noted the low of 17 in earlier years. Fred Rowlings were recognized for 20 years of service as observers.
West Virginia lawmakers consider a constitutional amendment to grant each county its own House of Delegates member regardless of population. The plan, submitted by H. Laban White, would need two thirds in both houses before voter ratification.
West Europeans welcomed Kennedy's State of the Union message and studied his trade remarks for US impact on the European Common Market. Editorials called the speech inspiring yet sober and warned of concerns over Cuba Laos and Vietnam.
Governor Michael V. DiSalle announced he will run for a second four year term, reversing October’s pledge not to seek re election. The decision follows a jammed cabinet meeting and cites education mental health and welfare programs as key motives. Attor ney General Mark McElroy declined to step aside for DiSalle. DiSalle thanked the draft movement and its leaders for influence.
M. SGT. Richard L. Posten of Rainelle West Virginia served as flight gunner on a U S Strategic Air Forces eight-jet B52H that flew non stop from Okinawa to Spain covering 12519 miles. The nine crewed bomber stayed aloft for 22 hours 10 minutes and shattered 11 distance and speed records.
In Washington a strange coalition forms as southerners oppose and liberals push back on Kennedy’s civil rights program. Dirksen dismisses it, while the President backs action against discrimination and seeks support for pending bills, but omits a specific package and public housing order.
In Ohio counterfeit twenty dollar bills have resurfaced with activity in Columbus and Cleveland. Secret Service agents report about 25 local detections and a heavy flow in Cleveland. Some notes imitate the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, with others bearing Chicago imprint. Mrs Jean Gibson of Eastlake faces charges for passing fake bills, while her husband Alfred was sought. a witness identified Gibson as the giver of fakes at an east side bar last Saturday.
A writing note suggests every hostess invite at least one core to ensure guests depart at a reasonable hour. The fragment implies practical guidance for social events and timing.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller urged the United States to form a political union of freedom with Western nations to win the cold war. Speaking on television during a busy day, he said the U S should join groupings of free nations alongside military defense. The proposal came as part of his drive for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination with stops in several states and a Connecticut fundraising dinner.
U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson met Soviet Foreign Minister Andre Gromyko in Moscow for three hours to discuss Berlin and German issues. He described the session as a continuation of the probing begun on Jan 2 and planned to brief State Department and allied ambassadors. He would not predict outcomes or provide details, and further meetings into February were likely.
Washington reports a Kennedy era plan for a sweeping Army Department reorganization. Two new commands material development and logistics command will form while the Continental Army Command absorbs training. The plan trims the General Staff and ends several corps chiefs, stirring senior officer protests.
Ice masses cling on Mt Huascaran amid risk of a repeat avalanche that buried Ramahirea village and killed thousands. Public Health Minister estimates 3,000 to 4,000 dead as relief efforts hindered by weather and blocked roads. Arnaldo Chavez of El Departamento reports the village's destruction and survivors, including Mayor Alfonso Caballero Mendes.
State Department to publish new regulations denying passports to U S Communist party members. Initial enforcement targets top officials with full evidence disclosure required for denials, while a 1958 ruling limited authority and the Communist registration law remains in effect. It is unknown how many party members hold passports or when rules will take effect.
The body of Benjamin Franklin Whorley, a man in his late 20s last seen hitchhiking home, was found at 8 a.m. submerged in about one foot of water in Gooney Otter Creek near a bridge to Herndon Heights. Foreman A A Cooper alerted police after a railroad crew member reported the discovery. authorities continue inquiries with no foul play suspected.
The Raleigh County Bank directors plan to propose a parking lot and drive-in facilities using two Beckley downtown parcels. The Fisher building housing The Club may be replaced, with the Bair property forming the adjacent lot. Bank aims to option the Fisher property and lease the Bair parcel long term, with access from North Fayette and North Kanawha Streets.
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