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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1968

Page

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Gall Bladder Removed in Kasperak Heart Case in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, doctors removed Kasperak's gall bladder after it became engorged with bile and there was internal bleeding. A shaped tube was inserted to drain the common bile duct. Surgeons reported no gall bladder infection and noted liver cell death may be halted, with recovery depending on liver damage. Kasperak, 54, the nation’s only surviving heart transplant recipient, also received a transfusion to cleanse toxins while his new heart showed strong function and no rejection signs.

Palo Alto Calif UPI Hoctots Mike Kasperak Fie Roy Cohn Levey Peseh Stanford Peseh Kasperak America Virginia Mae Hite

Heart Transplant Patient Sees Daughter Amid Recovery

A 58 year old Blaiberg, the first heart transplant patient, greeted his daughter Jill's arrival with a smile as he recovers at Groote Schuur Hospital. Doctors say no further transplant moves will occur until his progress gives clearer guidance for care.

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Deaths and Funerals In Summersville and Beckley Areas

Death notices and funeral details for Tela Matitila Casselle of Summersville and Margaret J Bennett of Kokomo, with service dates, locations, and survivor lists. Casselle was 9 or 10, widow of Ze Casselle, previously in Mount Hope and Tollotoun. Bennett, 62, had owned Bennett's Provists in Summersville and was linked to St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kokomo.

Svs Margaret J. Bennett Kokomo Ind Stummersville St John’s Bennett's Provists i Summersvilla St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Kokoa Elizabeth Groves Koko Mary. Vine Alain Morrell Sylmar Calif Milton Epstein Beckley T. K. Johnson Florida Pam Howard White Siemensville

Fayetteville woman dies after long illness at local hospital

Blanche Astute, 1890s born in Fayetteville, longtime Baptist Church member, died after more than ten years as a patient at Fayetteville Music Hospital. She was the daughter of Dine and Hell a Bye. survived by brother Frank Byers of Doraby and others. Funeral services at Doritboye Funeral Home planned.

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Obituary notices from Oak Hill and surrounding areas

The notice reports multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements. Grace Williams 67 of Oak Hill dies after illness. services at Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton. Aub Hatcher 52 of Detroit formerly Neckley dies in Detroit hospital. services at Rose and Quesenberry Manor Home. Grover C Bennett 82 of Pax dies after heart attack. service at Long Branch Methodist Church. Clarence family details, survivors, and memorials listed across entries.

Meicesters Grace Williams Oak Hill Jene H Oak AML Methodist Church Charles Charles Ray Gerryxy Barwyn Heights Browher Aub Hatcher Detroit Mich Cornerly Neckley Weta Grover C. Bennett Long Branch Methodist Homer Hiur Willis Branch Cargo Paw Bennett Methodist Church Green County Temn Pearl Mobert Fort Wayns Ind Robert Norfolk Daugters Mildred “Maynor Truevinkd Billie Warrell Norfalk Midge Gilpin Aberdeen Xaven Fig Tyee Mount Tope George Shuck Frank Willliam Homer Ale Jock Moors Cerbett Bailey Robert Hrown Sherman Foster Robert Jun ‘Patey Herman Davis

Vietnam War update from North Vietnam air battles

U S pilots claim reduce Viet Minh threat amid air war reports of a downed American plane the 38th shot down by MiGs in dogfights and 103 MiGs shot by American pilots. Spokesmen disclose ambushes near Saigon Marines wounded and 4 killed while a coastal ambush disrupted supply lines. In monthlong operations lowland clearings continue with 24 guerrillas killed and 42 captured. American losses cited as 2 killed and 90 wounded.

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Congress Opens War Taxes And City Problems In Election Year Start

Congress opens a war and tax oriented session facing city problems as vacancies appear. Senate and House leaders weigh agenda including urban aid, welfare reform, and open housing to address war on poverty and budget pressures ahead of November elections.

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Smaller Surtax Urged Settle For Less To Get Tax Boost

Washington political chatter centers on tax policy as analysts argue for a smaller surtax and delayed 10 percent levy. Figures from the University of Minnesota and a former White House adviser advocate restraint to avoid market turmoil and keep government programs funded. The debate touches on highway funding, defense costs, and broader economic stability if a larger tax increase is postponed or scaled back.

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Now's The Time To Stop Bombing Says Mansfield

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urges an immediate halt to U S bombing of North Vietnam to test if Communists truly seek peace. He argues stopping the raids could elicit formal talks promised by Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Phu Trong, contrasting Hanoi's earlier statement that talks could begin after bombing ends.

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Weather and road conditions disrupt West Virginia travel

Roads on the Turnpike are snow covered but like to be passable with a 35 mph limit. Train and bus services to Beckley run about on schedule. Beckley airport aims to open by Tuesday. Piedmont flights cut. Ski slopes report 12 to 44 inches of packed snow, open tonight pending repairs. Weather Bureau notes deep snow in multiple counties and explains packing and blowing snow lowered depths.

T Ad West Virgina Dunpike Turnpike Willant Beckley Greyhound Bus Lines Chesapeake, and Ohio Railway Herb Alley Raleigh County Piedmont A. Fray Lilly Paul Sanna Bald Knob Sanna Beckley Street U.S. Weather Bureau Charleston Duntington Thooras Rawleburg Preston County Noewhontas County

Romney Dumped By Johnson In New Hampshire

Michigan governor Romney faced a symbolic setback during a New Hampshire campaign stop. Reporters noted a snowmobile ride by Lacinia Chamber of Commerce official James Wilson and a Johnson branded vehicle as a momentary stumble in the presidential primary race.

Lagunia Min Seorge Romney Michigan Johnson Today Ims Romney Lacania New Itampshire Johnson Lacinie Vhamber of Commerce James Wilson

Washington church yearbook shows slow membership gain

The United States church membership growth remains modest per the 196% Yearbook of American Churches published by the National Council of Churches. Data drawn from 241 denominations suggests gains lag behind population growth, with figures unclear and not necessarily current.

Washington United States Te National Comet of Churches Patus Henras Tampos Mathias U.S William ‘Tampos Istate Wheeling UPT Del Tempost Tosmar Johnson Jenista A. Cherly West Virginia Randy Bureau Edgar Geiger Kedroar Johnson

Laos war reports widen as forces clash near Luang Prabang

A persistent civil war in Laos with clashes in the Plaine des Jarres region and near Luang Prabang intensifies. reports say Premier Son Van Phouna and King Savang Vatthiya met amid renewed Commun ist offensives in northern Laos supported by North Vietnamese units. Airstrikes damaged facilities including an airfield near Luang Prabang and civilian casualties were reported as the conflict spills from border areas toward the capital region.

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Army says few deserters not a big problem

Military officials described U S Army deserters in Europe as a "rotten few" who flee Vietnam duty for asylum in Sweden and France. Spokesmen said most deserters are not representative of broader attitudes and that only a handful have deserted among about 200,000 troops stationed in Europe. Several cases of asylum requests and minor disciplinary records were noted, with officials stressing the policy of not sending soldiers to Vietnam.

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State GI Victim Morgantown Mentioned Dead in Vietnam

A family in Morgantown has been notified of the death of Jeffrey Sleaface a local serviceman. He suffered chest wounds in Vietnam while serving with a unit listed as Stationed near the Mekong Delta. He was a member of the woodmen’s association.

Morgantown Cre Jeffrey Sleaface Star City Bnen Vietnan St'afece Mekong Delta Wnodienl

News In Brief Of Today's World Worldwide excerpts and notes

Wire dispatches describe a string of brief items from around the globe and United States. A discussion of foreign aid cuts to reduce deficits is noted by Armed Services Committee member Schweiker. Madeleine Wartek Miss World 1967, resurfaces amid regional tensions. A Pennsylvanial unrest matter reports sun exposure injuries at a college. The Pennsylvania Electoral Conference for Peace ends with calls for peace minded congressional candidates.

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Thieu Advocates Central Role in Peace Efforts in Vietnam

The article reports Thieu arguing Vietnam should lead peace efforts and play a central role in negotiations with North Vietnam. He opposes unconditional bombing by the United States and urges all sides to halt aggression before terms for peace are set. Observers note the U S should avoid sidelining Vietnam.

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Greenbrier Girl Killed by Car. Driver Charged

A Greenbrier County girl was struck and killed by a car while walking at night. Police identified the driver as Robbie C. Sulphenson, 87, of Maleryon, and charged him with manslaughter as investigators assess the scene and timings.

Ansel Greenbrice Wml Maushiuphiter Aauive Mefinbaueh Willy HM Vollew Robbie Coc Sulphenson Maleryon

Brennan Fills His Post Ever Given Brennan Fills His Post

Vatican City reports Francis Cardinal Brennan, an American prelate, named head of the Congregation for the Sacraments replacing Cardinal Benedetto Aloisi Masella 88. The reshuffle places Brennan among a more progressive papal cabinet as part of a broader top-level Vatican reform.

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Vatican accepts resignations of two cardinals in a week

The Pope announced the resignations of Masella and Testa. This follows a wave of leadership changes in the Curia as 27 new cardinals named by the Pope in September take up roles, with replacements named for key posts.

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