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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1965
Page
1
For the first time in 30 years the West Virginia Legislature opens without a budget bill on day one. Observers warn of looming fiscal issues as the 57th Legislature prepares to face the budget next 60 days.
In Central Laos two U S Air Force jets, an F100 and an F105, were downed today with one pilot rescued. The Defense Department said search and rescue is underway for the second pilot. Assistant Secretary Sylvester declined details of the mission and noted the planes were not over Plaine des Jarres. He did not indicate any retaliation plans.
NASA official Charles Mathews outlined a bold plan to salvage Project Gemini with four two seat spacecraft in orbit this year. He discussed a first head to head space encounter and a two-object link up while aiming for 600 man hours and longer flights within two years. He warned the schedule requires a Gemini launch every ten weeks through early 1967 despite delays.
Cloudy this afternoon with a high near 44 and light snow. Tonight turns windy and colder with a low around 18. Thursday colder with some snow flurries. Highs in the upper forties locally. winds SW around 21 mph. River conditions show Greenbrier muddy and above normal while Lake is below normal and muddy. Five-day forecast calls for colder days, a mix of rain or snow over the weekend, and total precipitation around a quarter to a half inch.
UPI reports Washington opposes any move to adjourn the General Assembly to avoid the financial deadlock over Russia's 61 million dollar U.N. debt. Afro Asian and Latin American nations favor a brief next week, then fall pause. Soviet Union reportedly backs U.S. stance. No official comment yet.
Governor-elect and Mrs Hulett Smith will ride in the parade at President Johnsons inauguration and the Beckleyan will join the President on the reviewing stand next Wednesday. State Democratic Chairman James M Sprouse announced. House Republicans are drafting their own health care plan to resist Johnsons proposal with details not yet released. The Polish government has accused Col. George F Carey Jr a U S Air Force attache in Warsaw of spying and has asked him to leave the country after alleging he photographed a Polish military airfield.
President Johnson took a roughly mile long walk with his beagle Him on the White House grounds in 39 degree afternoon weather. Newsmen accompanied him as he completed two laps around the oval driveway. The Senate confirmed John T. Connor as Secretary of Commerce after pledges to avoid conflicts of interest. In Saigon, South Vietnamese Premier Tran Van Huong began seeking input from political factions on forming a new legislature.
Maurice King, 48, of Farmington, remains in critical condition after a scaffold fall at Wheel ing Steel Corp plant that killed Frank Lukacena, 39, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, Tuesday.와
Five New York high school students ages 16 to 18 were arrested for conspiracy to prevent school opening by planning to glue shut doors at George Washington High. They allegedly bought epoxy, tested it, and planned to seal doors, tear gas the principal’s office, and carry a teargas gun. They also stole keys and midterm exams, resold copies for 50 cents to $1, netting about $100.
Potomac State College announced that the inauguration of Dr Todd Hupp Bullard as eighth president will take place on April 8. Bullard, a Wheeling native, has directed the WVU Parkersburg campus operations and served as academic dean at Potomac State since 1963, holding degrees from West Liberty State College WVU and the University of Pittsburgh.
Mason County voters pass a special school levy by a margin of 729 percent, funding about 1.69 million dollars over the next three years. Results show 2,934 in favor and 1,090 opposed.
President Johnson urged Congress to abolish the 40 year old national quota system and replace it with a skills based program. The plan calls for gradually eliminating quotas over five years, setting a yearly ceiling near 165000 entrants while prioritizing work ability and family reunification. Senator Hart announced intent to introduce legislation to carry out the recommendations.
The Veterans Administration proposes closing 14 hospitals and 17 regional offices to save about 125 million dollars yearly. Closures target low demand and aging facilities. beds total roughly 6,000 with 3,000 domiciliary. Regional office duties will shift to nearby offices. departures include Bath New York and Brecksville Ohio hospitals, and Manchester New Hampshire and White River Junction Vermont offices.
In Washington UPI report, Ray C. Bliss of Ohio emerges as the GOP’s chosen reformer to unite the party and propel victory, with Goldwater supporters grudgingly accepting him as Republican national chairman designate for April 1. Eisenhower and Nixon reportedly back Bliss as Burch resigns effective April 1 after a split vote looms at the Chicago committee meeting.
The Criminal Court jury that was ordered to report on January 18 will now report on January 26 due to the inauguration of Governor-Elect Hulett Smith, authorities said today. Judge Harry MccCreery announced the change.
NEW YORK UPI seagoing unions join ILA picket lines crippling US passenger fleet from the Atlantic and Gulf ports. Two cruises canceled as Moore McCormack and United States Lines halt Argentina and United States sailings. NMU SIU pledge not to cross lines. foreign liners free but passengers carry luggage. over 100 dry cargo vessels affected.
Ka nawha County Prosecutor Charles Walker urged reducing West Virginia prosectors from 55 offices in counties to 29 in judicial circuits. He spoke to the National District Attorneys Association to counter Supreme Court rulings he says hinder prosecutors, arguing larger circuits would boost staff and pay.
Beijing warned it would intervene if the United States broadens the anti- Communist war in South Viet Nam. The New China News Agency quoted a government statement backing North Viet Nam and denouncing South Korea’s plan to send 2000 non combat troops. It urged the Soviet Union and Britain to act to curb the developments.
New York World's Fair raises adult admission from 2 to 2.50 for the season. Children stay at 1. Increase cited rising fair costs. May extend season to Nov 14 if exhibitors agree, adding three weeks. Statements issued by Fair President Robert Moses and Executive Committee Chairman Thomas J. Deegan.
One of the Robin Graff quadruplets died at Kenosha Memorial Hospital, the first Wisconsin multiple birth since 1907. The infant girl, the third child of Joyce Graff and her machinist husband, died at 12:35 a.m. EST after respiratory difficulties since birth. Surgeons planned to determine the exact cause as the two surviving brothers and sister were reported to be doing well.
President Johnson proposes a new education aid formula that keeps funds under public control but ties use to benefit all area children, including those in parochial schools. Shared time would let students attend church schools for religious studies while using public schools for science math and languages.
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