Funeral services for Robert Burns Hilton set for 2 p.m.
Robert Burns Hilton of Oak Grove dies at 11 p.m. Wednesday in a Charleston hospital. Born July 26 1949 to Ruth Herron Harvey and Eligha Hilton, he leaves a son, Hilton family notes show. Funeral 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel MacArthur with Rev Billie Waddell officiating. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery Ravenclyff. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Oak Grove
Williamns Funeral Home
MacArthur
Billie Waddell
Burna
Blue Ridge Memorial
Gar- Hilton
Charleston
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Ruth Herron Harvey
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Beckley Dennis Fama
Eugene Perkins
Tommy Tincher
Steve Botman
Ben Matthes
Pine Grove
Ravencliff
Day
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Verner
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Robert J. Day
Forest
Fork
Estil
Joe
Lee
Robertson
Hadward Lough
Sunset Memorial Park
States
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Calvin
Ber- Kenneth
Clevegynony
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Clarence
LL Rasmussen
Williams Funeral
MacAr
Mrs Belle Miller 86 Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Belle Z Miller 86 of Route 1 Rock died at 7 15 p m at a Bluefield hospital after an illness. She was the mother of Leon ard of Crab Orchard and a native of Goodwell, daughter of the late Mr and [text cut].
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Rock
Bluefield
Leonard
Crab Orchard
Goodwell
Funeral notice for Morgantown resident returned
A notice states that a body or remains are being returned to Dearing Funeral Home in Morgantown for funeral arrangements. The item notes the local burial service process and the family’s involvement in coordinating details.
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Dearing
Morgantown
Active figures named for local event roster
The list includes Frank McVey W M Horton Willard Shrews Fern Mike Stover Gun ther and Kyle Davis as participants in the forthcoming activity.
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Frank McVey
W. M. Horton
Willard Shrews Fern
Mike Stover
Gunther and
Kyle Davis
Funeral arrangements listed in nurse obituary notice
Funeral arrangements are in Lee hospital. Survivors include her husband Everett West, brother Owen Payne of Laurel Maryland, Jackie Payne, address unknown, and Okey Payne, Fort sisters.
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Lee Hospital
Everett West
Broth Owen Payne
Laurel
Jackie Payne
Okey Payne
Fort Sisters
Carson Blankenship Obituary Noted Wyoming County Resident
Carson Blankenship born December 13, 1896 in Guvan was a lifelong Wyoming County resident and retiree. He was the son of the late Black and part of a family with five brothers including Bruce of Clearfork and Frank of Vienna. The obituary notes distant survivors and a long residence in the area.
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Ness
Guvan
Blackeeee Ereee
Wyoming County
Bruce
Clearfork
Vienna
Frank
Plane Down In Aegean With 10 Men Aboard
UPI reports a nationalized and timed loss in the Sea after a plane with ten aboard went down in the Aegean Sea. Search efforts involve Italian authorities with unclear status and timing.
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Aegean
Naples
Italy
UPI
Mrs Cora J Stewart dies after illness at 85
Mrs. Cora J. Stewart eighty five of 22 Park Street Beckley died at 8 a.m. today after a long illness. Born October 5 in Scott County Virginia she was daughter of Hiram and Nancy Hinsley Boatwright. She belonged to the Baptist Church of Big Stone Gap. Survived by four daughters Louise Combs Beckley Thelma Wayman Tenn nine grandchildren and other relatives.
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Cora Jane Stewart
Park Street
Beckley
Scott County
Virginia
Hiram and
Nancy Hinsley Boatwright
Big Stone Gap
Louise Combs, Beckley
Thelma Wayman
Tenn
Charleston office announces Reece and Harmon writings
Harmon will appear in the March issue of the Conservation, with writings by Harmon extending into 1987. He is a sports figure, author of four poetry books and the Mountaineer Boy's State Song Men of Tomorrow. Harmon served six terms in the West Virginia Legislature and was affiliated with the Department of Natural Resources before.
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Reece
Harmon
Opar
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Conservation
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West Virginia Legisla
Department of Natural Resources
Trial Set For Accused Killer Of State Trooper
KEYSER UPS The murder trial of Robert L. Rice is set for a case involving a fatal shooting during an attempted arrest on weapons charges on Nov 1. The incident saw state trooper Noechel and other officers confront the suspect.
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Keyser
UPS
Robert L. Rice
Robert Seen
Noechel
Bank robber captured after chase in Ross Two area
Joseph Fitzpatrick of Mars Pennsylvania, 28, was charged after a Mellon National Bank branch in Ross Township North Hills was robbed. He allegedly brandished a pistol demanding money as bystanders pursued him and the stolen cash was found later to be unrelated to the bystander’s purchases. FBI later charged him under the Federal Robbery Act.
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Joseph Fitzpatrick
Mars
Mellon National Bank
North Hills Village
Ross Two
FBI
Ricki
David de Rolf
Fitzpatrick
Guspeteiek
Uniontown
Ber Alana
W. Va
GOP Meeting Planned Here
Charleston reporters note a Republican drive to recruit candidates for the May primary. Meetings are scheduled next week in Bluefield Beckley New Martinsville and Point Pleasant with the Beckley session at 730 p.m. at Republican headquarters. Chairman Minor Scott urged all GOP members and potential candidates to attend.
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Charleston
Nomination of Robert Weaver as first Negro cabinet member
The quote notes that Robert Weaver, nominated as the nation’s first Black cabinet member and previously housing administrator, faced expectations of prejudice but claims no evidence of prejudice has appeared. The remark reflects cautious optimism about his federal role.
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Robert Weaver
Washington tax plans face opposition and changed conditions
President outlines aims to raise tax revenues amid limited opposition and broad desire for tax reductions, noting conditions have shifted in recent months. The remarks emphasize balancing fiscal goals with political realities and evolving economic pressures. The statement reflects caution about increasing taxes despite broad public希望 for reductions.
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Washington
Beverly Hills plot to kidnap rubber magnate foiled
Beverly Hills officials report Leonard K. narrowly avoided a kidnapping plot tied to a $28 million ransom. The praised police said they knew what they were doing and did their job well, reflecting swift, decisive action by investigators.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Leonard K.work
British Manhunt For Child Killer Flares Up Nationwide
Cannock England police seek a very dangerous child killer after the bodies of Eevecite six and Diane Thea nine were found in a water-filled ditch near Cannock. More than 2000 officers from police patrols and detectives searched the Birmingham area for the suspect, with a public warning for parents to keep children close at home.
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England
UPI
Childer
Britain
Eevecite
Diane Thia
Here
Birmingham
President disputes reports on opposition to tax hike
President Johnson says there is minimal opposition in Congress to extra tax revenues for war funding. He proposes realignments to raise about 4.8 billion dollars in the fiscal year starting July 1, including an income tax rate change and faster collections. Hearings by the Senate Finance Committee are set to begin with Treasury Secretary Fowler as the first witness, though Chairman Long has shown little enthusiasm.
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UPI
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Wilbur M D Ark
Henry H
Heehee
Kidnap Plot Foiled in Beverly Hills Police Report
Los Angeles learned of the kidnap plan about three weeks earlier but Beverly Hills police declined to confirm details of the plot. They said the scheme aimed to net a large sum, with figures rumored as two to eight million dollars, though exact targets remain unclear. Firestone praised the police for their awareness and efforts.
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Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Hawkins
Firestone
Legislature debates budget requests and Gore appearance
Delegates question budget requests while Ivor Bolarsky warns against delaying the session. Gore’s appearance is opposed by leaders as Seibert signals explanations before a vote. The House progresses five bills including a measure to authorize bonds up to $20 million next fiscal year amid routine first readings.
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Gore
Ivor Bolarsky
D-Kanawha
Boiarsky
Seibert
Grant Announced for Barbour County Project Head Start
Washington officials announce a $16,909 grant to Barbour County Virginia for six months to advance Project Head Start. The funds will finance programs aiding men who participated in the original initiative.
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Washington
UPI
Office of Economic and
Rtn
Barbour County
Weaver Named Housing Chief Amid Senate Delays
The new department created by Congress last year moved toward a nomination battle as Weaver was seen as a strong candidate before Johnson delayed naming him. Robertson of Virginia opposed Weaver in 1961 but signaled changed support, with Dirksen and key committee leaders backing the move.
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U S Casualties Rise In Vietnam War Week
U S combat deaths in Vietnam rose by 39 to 1,682 for the seven days ending Monday, with 7,983 wounded, 149 missing and 25 captured, per Defense Department figures.
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UPI
U.S
Viet Nam
Defense Department
Japan to open seven new diplomatic offices this year
Japanese Foreign Office plans seven new posts in 195X. Embassies will be in Bulgaria and Guatemala. Consulates general to Kaohsiung Formosa Nakhodka and the Soviet Union. Consulate in Perth Australia Edmonton Canada and an overseas office in Karachi.
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UPI
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Guatemala
Kaohsiung
Formosa
Nakhodka
Soviet Union
Perth
Australia
Edmonton
Alta
Canada
Karachi
President to use taxes to fight inflation and boost GNP
President Johnson plans to wield the federal taxing power to curb inflation and wage stability. He warns against price hikes in aluminum copper and steel while outlining a plan to grow GNP to over 720 billion this year. He argues taxes and budget restraint will reduce demand and slow inflation amid Viet Nam era pressures.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Eee
Viet Nam military actions hinge on heavy firefight and crashes
News recounts clashes near Saigon and Da Nang with U.S. Air Force planes aiding South Korean troops. Missing Americans feared dead after a collision. a rescue attempt met with Viet Cong fire. Civilians killed in a mistaken air strike on the Thin Yen River. Marines report Viet Cong deaths and weapons recovered as air sorties continue and Rusk plans Bangkok talks.
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Iron
U.S. Air Force
Air Omens
Seon Een Pating
Ion
da Nang
Thin Yen
U.S
North Viet Nam
Quang Nam
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Bangkok
Staggers Earns Chairmanship Of House Committee Action
Rep. Harley O. Staggers D West Virginia assumed chairmanship of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and pledged continuous watchfulness over regulatory and ignition matters. He said every member will have his fair say on each issue as the committee continues to exercise oversight. Harris remains in another post while Staggers takes the helm.
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UPI
Harley O. Staggers
D-W. Va
House
Interstate Foreign Thursda Commerce Committee
Regulatory
Igna
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Ob Staggers
Editorial calls U.S. in Vietnam a barbarous aggressor
The Peking Peoples Daily accuses the United States of scorched earth tactics in South Vietnam, claiming vast atrocities and predicting Johnson will meet justice like Hitler and Tojo. The piece likens wartime leaders to fallen figures and argues U.S. actions mirror past militarist crimes.
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Hideki Tojo
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Miller Seeks $250000 to Re-Erect WV Pavilion
West Virginia University President Paul Miller asked the 57th Legislature for 250000 to rebuild the pavilion. He said half the structure sits at WVU Evansdale Campus while the rest was stranded by a New York transit strike. Lawmakers have already appropriated about 1 million for the project.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia
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