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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
2
Lindsay Still argues for arbitration as mediation stalls on subway and bus strikes. He hedges on outcomes while Meany predicts a quick settlement, though analysts warn costs near 1.2 billion. TWU and TA reject terms as mediators push procedures, not issues, amid nationwide slowdown.
A report notes a year of political effort including a constitutional convention aimed at revisions. The piece mentions eligibility ages and regional concerns in West Virginia, while the governor reflects on a year in which state unemployment dipped 10.2 percent.
Viet Nam reports a total of 84 Viet Cong killed in the operation to date. Comm Post details slow ground progress by radio while outlining the tunnels and actions of soldiers above ground.
New York discussion over responsibility for a 12 day transit strike involves theories centered on leadership clashes between TWU President Michael J. Quill and Transit Authority chief Douglas MacMahon, city leaders Wagner and Lindsay, and issues of finance, union dynamics, and personalities.
INDEPENDENCE Iowa Henry Yoder Dan Hurtz and Abner Schwartz collected fines the Amish buyers refused to pay for sending children to private schooling Merritt McCardle bought the corn at 8 cents a bushel saving about 1.22 per bushel from the going rate The Amish paid $784 with the balance returned Some farmers argued Circus vs Me Cardle over bids and militia service remarks
Tass reported a cordial Hanoi meeting with Shelepin leading a Kremlin mission to supply North Vietnam with additional firepower if the United States escalates the war. Observers see his remarks as a warning while noting a Sino Soviet split and Rome of unity in world communism.
Charleston UPI State Treasurer John Kelly proposed paying Korean veterans bonus bonds early to balance the 1966-67 budget. The measure would incur a 3 percent penalty but release about $5.19 million, with $331,200 in interest savings, and avoid new taxes.
Finance committee leaders caution the Legislature has little time to review a large budget. They question whether the Board of Public Works proposal adequately funds responding agencies and education amid rising enrollment and uncertain revenue. They expect new revenue measures to be debated and scrutinize tax exemptions and rates as part of the session.
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Lloyd Thomas Kellam Jr. 61 of Ravencliff died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital from burns suffered December 16 in a mining accident at Ogle Bay Norton Coal Mines in Otseg o. Born March 9, 1904 in Davis Wharf Virginia, he was married to Pearl Daniel since November 12, 1926. He worked as a pumper at Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Co. in Glen Rogers for four years and was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 151 at Mullens and attended Glen Fork Baptist Temple. Surviving are three daughters Reba Joy Farley of Sterling Virginia, Ruth Alice Carr of Roanoke Virginia, and Pa N. Y. bound. Five sisters Mollie Henderson of Huntington, Margaret Stevens of Cannelton, Mary Waller of Elk View, Lolita Scholl Jr. of Bev, and Lilwyn Melton Jr. of Beckley. three brothers Luther Smoot and Joe of Dunbar and Henry of Orlando. stepmother Grace Kellam of Melbourne Florida. a half sister Edna McKinney of Eaul Gallie Florida. three half-brothers Bill Edward and Howard Kellam of California Florida and Melbourne, Florida. and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. K. C. Lilly Jr. presiding. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Masonic rites. The body will lie at the mortuary after 2 p.m. for visitation by friends. Members of the Lodge will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral services are scheduled for Elbert T. Stewart, 58, of Marianna, at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Cooper Memorial Baptist Church on Skin Fork. Burial follows in the Cemetery on Skin Fork. Stewart died Tuesday morning in a Welch hospital after a short illness. Robertson-Foglesong Funeral Home Inc. in Pineville will receive friends today and at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Also listed are memorial details for Hosie H. Hundley, 78, of Seeees Beckley and family members Lottie McClung of Oak Hill and O. A. Steed of Logan with arrangements at Lawn Memorial Park and Oak Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday.
John L. Evans, 56, of Sun, was found dead near his home about 5 30 p m Saturday. Survived by a daughter Gretta Mason of New York, three brothers James of Mount Hope Lorenzo of Philadelphia and Norman of Lackland Ohio, five sisters Lillian of Philadelphia Edith Jones and Cleopatra Jones of Sun. Died after services conducted Friday at Rising Sun Baptist Church with Bishop Alan Wilson in charge. Burial planned at Sun Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home in Greenstown.
Hobert Singleton 79 of Herndon Heights will be mourned in a Friday service at 11 am in the Sam Foglesong Chapel with ministers presiding. Burial follows at Roselawn Memorial in Princeton. Singleton died after arrival at Mullens hospital around 6 am from a heart condition. Edith Turner East Park, born October 4 1916, dies. survivors include sister Harriston of Ringle with two Beckley brothers French and William Turner. Funeral plans released for Edith Turner in Connecticut with details of other survivors.
Mrs. Fannie Adams 8 Sprague died in a local nursing home after an extended illness. Born June 30 1879 in Franklin County Virginia she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Smith and a member of Beckley Church of Christ. Survived by three daughters Estelle Maddox Annie Smith and Johnson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Washington based report states the Army has reopened six ammunition plants after disruption, with details pending on production resumption and supply chain impacts. Official sources confirm resumed operations but specifics on locations and output remain forthcoming.
A house fire killed five Mulligan children and injured two adults. Vicki Lynn McCune aged 9 and siblings Gary Lee 5 Gregory 3 and Michael 4 months died from smoke inhalation after flames trapped them inside. Firemen entered the building but could not rescue them. Officials later said the five children of Mr and Mrs Harold Howard Mulligan were all from the same family and were taken to another residence’s trailer home for care.
The budget estimate stands at 68 million dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. Officials indicate allocations across major departments and anticipated revenue streams to cover planned projects and services.
A brief obituary note honors Shastri with a hero’s farewell described as fitting for a life earned acclaim. The text notes the public regard for his contributions and the sense of loss felt as his tenure ends.
President Johnson asserts determination to advance Great Society antipoverty and education programs while sustaining the Vietnam War effort. AFL-CIO leader Meany cites a 1967 budget balancing social progress with wartime commitments. The message frames a blended fiscal plan for 1967.
A proposed bill would create local health boards to disseminate birth control information and enforce refusals with license revocation and an $8 820 annual penalty. The measure also repeals laws banning spoked snow tires on state highways under the state purchase director reorganization.
Local communities near Beckley led by Way Heights Dry Hill Maxwell Prosperity and Sprague formed to create a volunteer fire force after losing Beckley Fire Department service. They plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting on January 25 at Sioe Hill Prosperity Community Building and urge area residents to contact committee chairs.
About 250 Negro protesters were stopped by Tuesday for parading pens and blocking traffic near the Jefferson County courthouse. Williams urged nonviolence at the Birmingham rally and asked for knives or guns to be turned in. At Parker High School a riot erupted as workers seeking enlistment clashed with demonstrators, with rocks bottles and bricks pelted at police who fired shotgun blasts.
The annual economic report outlines a 1968 inflation combat blueprint. Johnson spoke late into the night, drafting and revising sections for his third State of the Union, a departure into morning hours while preparing the policy framework.
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