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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1968

Page

7

Crumbling Structure Triggers Property Damage in West Virginia

A partial collapse at a building owned by Beesley Lauber and Supply Co. on Pusey Avenue in Beckley caused extensive damage and injuries. Debris damaged nearby businesses including Dearing Brothers Inc and Prosperity and Architrnd Cleanses. The incident occurred during a Monday evening event at the West Virginia Memorial Air party site. Several awnings collapsed and first responders reported multiple property losses totaling around 400 dollars.

Dearing Brothers, Inc Prosperity Architrmnd Beesley Lauber and Supply Co Pusey Avenue

Winter Weather Delays School Across Raleigh and Surrounding Counties

Weather officials report snow drifting and slick roads. Raleigh County and nearby areas face continued school delays and possible limited operations. The Weather Bureau expects improved conditions later, with parking restrictions and road crews Laboring to clear state routes.

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Bill to Hike Governor Salary and State Officials

Lawmakers consider a bill to raise governor salary from 25,000 to 32,000 and boost pay for top officials including the attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, secretary of state, and other state posts. The measure targets the judiciary as well, with judges and juries receiving raises to 25,000.

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Weather Bright And Cold In Uweckley Vicinity

Weather forecast shows cold conditions with light to moderate precipitation possible near Uweckley and surrounding areas. Details mention variable winds and a mix of rain and snow with potential for flurries tonight and into the next day.

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Fragmented Notes From A Troubled Era In West Virginia

A jumble of garbled phrases and scattered names references a range of topics from surveillance and safety to media figures and public notices. The text mentions places like Becktey City and West Virginia venues, with scattered hints of officials, investigations, and looming events.

Assassination Plot Uncovered Against Sihanouk and Tito

Cambodian authorities reveal a large cache of Communist weapons found near Angkor Wat in November. Plans allegedly targeted Prince Norodom Sihanouk and Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito, with bombs and grenades to be used by pro Chinese factions. Police say leaflets urged revolt amid tensions as Tito arrives for Cambodian ruins visit.

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Bob Jones University Founder Dies in 20th Century Collapse

Unclear text notes Bob Jones University founder described as a leading fundamentalist and world figure who died after an illness. The obituary fragment references early actions at the institution, its relocation history, and strict moral policies, but the overall facts and chronology remain obscured by garbled source material.

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World News In Brief Faces Bus Strike And Political Turmoil

The world sees major transport protests as New York cab drivers walk off the job for a day to push for higher fares and pay while other regions report political shifts. Southern governors and lawmakers face potential changes as Mississippi and Jackson tests sway. Greek former leader Andreas Papandreou among prisoners shifts. winter snow blankets much of the Northeast and Midwest, with lingering storms along the Atlantic.

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Temblors Hit Sicily as Quake Toll Rises Near Montevago

A sequence of earthquakes left western Sicily devastated with tens of thousands homeless. Montevago, Santa Margherita Belbo, Salaparata, and Poggiovonte suffered heavy damage as hospitals filled and cold shelters formed. Rescuers and troops aided by locals searched rubble while aid agencies warned the toll would rise.

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Romney And McCarthy Offer Vietnam Solutions

Romney and McCarthy outline plans for Southeast Asia involving international oversight, troop withdrawal, and a path to neutralization of North Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. Romney calls for negotiated settlements and eventual disengagement while McCarthy advocates a phased withdrawal tied to a national liberation front approach and NLP collaboration.

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Legislature Reports Bridge Inquiry With No New Details

The committee and Moor question the ongoing bridge inquiry as lawmakers convene for sessions. Lawyers note reports from the Commission on Wet redbonts and other bodies but disclose no significant new findings. Witnesses discuss possible causes, while preparations focus on track and vigil details.

Tol 5,000 Reds Slain In Ground Action

U S and allied troops report over 5,000 Nool Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in two weeks of ground combat along the Cambodia border. Spokesmen cite 2,167 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fatalities last week, with 37 guerrillas killed Monday in ambushes on supply trucks. American losses include 3 killed and 23 wounded in Viet Cong action in the Central Highlands. Jet bombers flew 121 missions over North Vietnam, focusing on the Hanoi area and southern targets.

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West Virginia GIs Killed in Viet Nam War

Defense Department announced the deaths of West Virginia soldiers in Vietnam. Names listed include Roeland, Belchey, Williamson, Arms Stall Set, Dolmer, and Jones. One ROTC graduate from Augusta College, West Virginia, was among the killed while serving in a unit in Saigon.

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Mother Of 21 Kids Planning For More

A New Zealand Maori woman speaks of adding to a large family with her husband after welcoming another child. She notes their intention to continue expanding their brood despite public attention and health considerations. Local sources describe family life at home and the couple’s public visibility.

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Forger Robbing Florist Blind

Beckley florist Thornton Florists on Prince Street reports forged checks drawn on his account. Five checks total involved sums of 92.14 to Sears Rochuck Company in Charleston and 129 plus other sizable amounts paid to Moore Hardware in Parkersburg and two other firms. Bank notified. federal investigation underway.

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High Court Strikes Down Antisubversives Program

Supreme Court curbed an antisubversives program, ruling the government overstepped by linking civil rights to loyalty. The decision, delivered without Justice Tascar Marshal, centered on cases involving potential rehabilitation and the limits of executive power over dissent.

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