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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1960
Page
1
Los Angeles AP report notes Robert Gebhart pleads no contest to smuggling 65 parrots from Mexico after parrots on his plane spoke only Spanish. Investigators could not confirm origin due to language barrier and absence of English from the birds.
In Beckley area, 16-year-old John Francis Sorenson died after a .22 rifle slug struck him in the chest at his home. The weapon, altered by Sorenson, was shown to friend Johnny Cole and Kenton Whitesell during a pool game before the shooting. Cole, 15, is hospitalized in serious condition. no charges filed yet.
Cloudy and windy with showers and warmer conditions split by region. Highs in the 60s in the west, warmer in the east, then cooler tonight with lows 35 to 42. Thursday looks cloudy and colder as rain totals Friday and Saturday reach 0.5 to 0.75 inch.
President Eisenhower denounces religious bigotry amid anti Semitic vandalism in a message to the American Jewish Congress. He warns the virus of bigotry must not spread and warns that rampant bigotry endangers freedom and decency at home. The address responds to concerns raised by Protestant Catholic and Jewish leaders at a National Conference of Christians and Jews meeting.
Eleanor Roosevelt will skip the National Democratic Convention if possible saying she does not want to get involved. A St Louis man received probation on a bogus 93 dollar check charge but told the judge he would rather go to prison than live with his wife. The freighter Golden Eagle will turn with directional lights visible up to three miles, a first for an American ship. President Eisenhower plans a Palm Springs golf trip later this month. Daryl Chessman challenged a February 19 execution date as void with January 18 set for arguments. A village church door bombing in Cuernavaca killed a 3 year old and injured 24 others. Twenty men were summoned for sentencing in the Apalachin underworld conspiracy case. British firms reportedly fired German workers in backlash to West Germany anti Semitism. Cleveland scientists say an ion engine shows promise for space speeds around 100000 mph. Influenza outbreaks continue in nine states with Asian flu cases. Nike Hercules missiles with nuclear warheads are to be sent to South Korea. defense officials now vacate the plan.
President Eisenhower joins state government officials in a briefing featuring General Wilton B. Persons on a planned baseball program. The leaders discuss coordination between federal and state agencies to support athletics and public events.
Charleston AP reports the 1960 61 budget bill totals 112 838 000 in operating general revenue outlays with education proposed to receive 66 8 percent. The bill was introduced in the Legislature today.
The proposed 1960 61 budget from the Board of Public Works would cut the general revenue operating total by 1 366 000 with a July 1 start. Education would take 75 370 000, health and welfare 21 865 000, charities and correction 2 939 000, general government 5 957 000, and other services 6 707 000. State aid to county schools would total 59 212 000 including the general fund and school fund, with WVU at 7 310 710. The combined budgets of the 10 state colleges fall to 7 529 000. Public assistance rises slightly to 10 476 000 and the Health Department to 1 000 000 to boost local public health services.
Paris AP report says Finance Minister Antoine Pinay announced his withdrawal from the government after consulting with President de Gaulle. Pinay's move follows discussions about the cabinet and potential fiscal policy shifts.
In Charleston, Sherwood Glutz vents about the morning delay as lawmakers open and the governor speaks. He expresses doubt about job prospects and questions the glitter of the capital dome amid uncertainty and discounting rumors.
Roy Lee Harmon reports that even before the 30 day budget session began the liquor by the drink issue dominated Capitol gossip. The proposed measure repeatedly resurfaces in sessions with Governor Underwood’s call adding to the agenda, keeping the debate alive as the session opens with wide open prospects.
Charleston AP reports West Virginia faces budget talks with higher operating appropriations for 1960-61 across state institutions. A severance or depletion tax on coal and timber, championed by Rep. Nell Walker, may reappear. Education totals show WVU, Marshall, Potomac State, Fairmont and others with varied increases and some declines.
The nude body of Mary Lou Olson, 10, found at the bottom of a muddy ditch near the Tijuana Ensenada highway after nine days missing from National City, California. Authorities say an autopsy will determine cause of death and possible sexual assault. FBI and District Attorney assist in the investigation.
Kennedy for President aide Ted Kennedy arrives in Beckley for an informal community gathering at 8 p.m. Saturday to gauge local sentiments on John F. Kennedy's presidential chances. Raleigh County Prosecutor Anthony Sparacino said Kennedy will meet attendees as part of a nationwide campaign swing.
Charleston AP The attorney for cities challenging United Fuel Gas Co rate hikes won another chance to question the vice president in charge of rates. Eber Light of Charleston announced an agreement with C. H. Workman on a base 8.1 percent return on original costs versus the company’s 6.75 percent target. The protestors argue the base should be original costs and the company seeks $4.2 million more per year with refunds to follow if needed, claiming depreciation of the dollar justifies higher costs.
Seventy Moslem rebels from the Darul Islam sect raided Sukamadju on Tuesday killing 14 residents, wounding 12, and burning 13 houses and a tea factory. The long-running raids by the group have continued for years.
Havana reports blame falls on U S based counter revolutionaries for a fire bombing raid near the capital. Fidel Castro's Revolution newspaper cites the raid as an act of aggression from overseas operatives.
The Senate opened debate on a campaign finance disclosure bill to raise spending limits for federal campaigns. Sponsored by Sen. Thomas C. Hennings Jr., it aims to update the 1925 corrupt practices act. A key issue is whether primaries should be covered by federal rules, with Sen. Kenneth B. Keating proposing inclusion.
Washington AP reports a Senate Special Committee on Unemployment will draft recommendations for West Virginia legislation after hearings in 11 states and DC. Sen Jennings Randolph says a report is due by Jan 31 and could lead to a labor subcommittee chairmanship. Randolph helped head last year's Youth Conservation Corps subcommittee, now under Senate Labor Committee. Four of 27 hearings occurred in West Virginia at Welch Beckley Fayetteville and Wheeling.
Gov Underwood urged the Legislature to pass tax measures to fund a broad public works program in West Virginia. He proposed raising the sales tax to 3 percent with food exempt, plus increases on auto privilege tax, beverages in state liquor stores, beer barrel tax, pari mutuel betting, and annuities, plus extending expiring tax hikes to fund a STEP plan aimed at jobs and economic recovery. He said the plan would yield over 21 million dollars in combined work, tax relief, and investment.
Noted music authority Sigmund Spaeth will launch a weekly column Music For Everybody this Sunday. He urges Americans to embrace good music and uses a Tune Detective approach to link popular songs to classics, aiming to spark enduring enthusiasm for music nationwide.
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