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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
The settlement ends a 13 day transit strike with a 15 percent across the board wage rise over two years. Mayor Lindsay calls the deal a triumph of reason and good will, crediting it with restoring essential city services and ending the turmoil that cost the city hundreds of millions.
Congressional investigators charged that a Klan member proposed dynamiting the Ladybird Special with a bomb on President Johnson's campaign train. The 38 year old barber Disalvo invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer most questions. The panel said he sold homemade rifles, ammunition, and had a gun dealer license. The group also noted plans to form a firing squad for terrorist acts. Seven national Klan leaders were cited to appear before Congress. Charleston budget session opens with many bills, governor Smith delivering a state of the state address and urging swift action on a 1966 67 budget totaling over 196 million dollars. The legislature prepares for a productive session as bills rapidly move through committees.
The four amendments would change powers and structure of state government. One would submit changes to voters in 1966. A governor succession amendment and a provision to divide the state into new sub circuits are described. A court amendment would set eight year judge terms. Incumbents would stay until terms expire and current circuits would remain after adoption.
Titler emerges as a contender for the United Mine Workers post with backing in internal talks. The union's executive board paused session amid maneuvering to pick a safety reform advocate and potential successors. John Kmetz and Harrison Combs are named among those running, with Combs facing stiff path due to internal rivalries. A spokesman said election timing remains undetermined.
Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney C Berkley Lilly is expected to state his stance on the county overdraft and possible prosecution of county court members. He will meet a citizens committee at 2 30 p m and said he will give a definite answer but then indicated no decision. The 1964 audit showed a 160000 overdraft as of June 30 1964 with figures growing by 1965, prompting petitions and meetings requesting intervention.
Munich police announce the arrest of a former Nazi general blamed for Anne Frank's death. He faces trial for complicity in mass murder in Nazi occupied Holland. The case ties to the roundup of Dutch Jews and the See Anne Frank page.
Weather updates show freezing rain changing to rain tonight in Beckley and vicinity with a low around 22. Tomorrow mostly cloudy with a high near 38. Airport data record highs of 35 and low of 27 in the past 24 hours. River gauges report Greenbrier normal, Lake normal and clear, Hinton gauge at 2.2 feet. Extreme highs include 77 in Persidio and Mc Allen, Texas, and a low of -22 in Old Town, Maine.
A private dormitory under construction near West Virginia University was heavily damaged Wednesday evening by a top floor fire. Authorities said damage estimates were not immediately available but construction would be delayed about a month. The 600 bed dormitory was to be finished next September. Firefighters fought the blaze for an hour, starting around 50 feet above the unfinished structure.
Charleston is the scene as the West Virginia House of Delegates introduces 19 bills including two major measures. One would let counties establish public kindergartens for four to six year olds at state expense starting 1968 70 on a full term basis with phased county setup through 1969. The other would establish a state employee code of ethics.
Charleston dispatch reports that 372 West Virginians will be drafted in February under the UPI confirmed call. The announcement outlines the selective service action to meet military needs, listing no additional names or dates beyond the February window.
President Johnson frames a choice for North Vietnam between an olive branch and the sword in his state of the union address. He urges a cease fire with or without a peace conference, while reaffirming U S resolve to remain in Viet Nam until aggression stops. He calls for $5.8 billion more defense spending and outlines a domestic agenda including civil rights and anti poverty measures. He proposes funding by reinstating excise tax cuts and speeding corporate tax collection, warning of possible higher taxes if Viet Nam costs rise. Republican leaders call the excise tax cut measure short lived even as the president defends pay as you go finance.
Raleigh County reports rising tax collections with total assessments amounting to 2,787,123.66 versus 2,000,565.94 in 1964. Personal property taxes collected reach 1,067,005.49 compared with 604,214.85 in 1964 and uncollected taxes total 1,160,730.38, an increase of 606.31 over the prior year.
UPI reports Vice President Humphrey and Secretary Rusk held a long secret session with Soviet Premier Kosygin on Viet Nam. Separately the United States and South Viet Nam announced a three day lunar New Year cease fire beginning Jan 21, with both sides claiming truces in previous holidays and a continuing bombing moratorium in North Viet Nam.
A news brief notes a memorial to Tate President Joker Kennan and announces a $5,000 prize for the best entry. The exact contest details are brief and focus on the commemorative award and prize amount.
In a terse dispatch sources report Ava Gardner has entered London with her condition remaining secret and her requests undisclosed. Officials note security at a hospital works site near Toettingen en route to West Germany. In New Delhi Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Vice President Hubert Humphrey meet to reaffirm ties with India.
Unclear text reports talks involving Cocaine officials and Viet Nam about boycotts and voter registration. House investigators questioned White Knights members amid threats described as extermination. Amherstdale UP I notes an investigation into a church fire causing $20,000 damage.
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