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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1965
Page
10
Ward Can Nel argues against Rockefeller narcotics plan urging caution about mass efforts and halfway houses. He suggests addiction defeats simple fixes and questions supply reduction as lasting solution, stressing life and reality over policy bravado and safe measures.
Gian Carlo Menotti's latest work Martin's Lie will debut on American television next Sunday via CBS. The piece, a church opera about a boy choosing between love and truth, had its world premiere in Bristol England. Fourteen-year-old Michael Wennink stars in the lead, with video tape available for future broadcasts.
A UPI survey shows House and Senate committee members largely oppose drastic action in Viet Nam. Some favor expanded aid, most oppose withdrawal or North Viet Nam expansion, with leaders awaiting President Johnson's guidance. Several call for stability, others see risk of wider war or UN action.
Washington UPI report says members of the two Senate committees handling Viet Nam policy show broad opposition to an outright U.S. withdrawal despite uncertain future prospects.
In Miami Beach hundreds of senior citizens live together out of wedlock to share living costs. Church scenes show no sin, says Rev Benjamin Schumacher of the Florida Council for the Aging, noting many are 75 to 80 and insist it is platonic. A bill by Rep Claude Pepper seeks to let widows over 62 remarry without pension loss, while Miami Beach Mayor Melvin Richard asks Social Security if law changes can avoid pension cuts.
Fred Acoff 25 was freed from Cabell County jail after Circuit Judge John W Hereford ruled his Alabama sentence for assault with intent to murder and second degree burglary was void due to a lack of counsel. He had escaped a road gang in July 1963 and refused extradition. The judge noted constitutional rights were violated and dismissed the fugitive charges.
In the Hague two grave diggers lowered a coffin into a grave when one man had a heart attack and died. His colleague also collapsed from shock and was treated for a heart attack.
Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hold a hearing on February 9 1965 at 2:00 p.m. EST in Charleston to review revised Greyhound Lines time schedules for local bus service between Charleston Kanawha County and Beckley Raleigh County. Protesters may testify at the hearing. Southern Greyhound Lines division, Charleston WV address.
The State Division of Purchases in Charleston WV will accept sealed bids by 2 00 PM EST January 27 1965 for a Laundry and Dry Cleaning Contract for the Dept of Natural Resources at Babcock State Park Cliff Ito WV. Bids must use prescribed forms and will not be issued after 4 PM the day before opening. Specifications on request. Curtis S Wilson Director. 1 20 Wed 2 RR
Multiple obituaries listed for Eliza Virginia Carter John Joseph Madzek Carlos Doran Buckland Roy L Garten with service details. Services held at Melton Mortuary First Baptist Piney View Bible Church and Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Burials planned at Sunset Memorial Park Cliff Cemetery and other local sites. Grandsons to pallbear.
Mixed Beckley newspaper classifieds list items including a theft information request to Robert L Amick, various service ads for flooring and repairs, piano lessons, typing courses, and a flying club invitation. Job ads seek full and part time female workers Avon reps and Fuller Brush sales agents across Raleigh Fayette Wyoming counties.
Tax reports monthly service for business firms and bookkeeping. Income tax service returns accurately prepared and typed under the 1964 law. Fees from $5. Appointments. Phone numbers 253-3212 and 252-2201.
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