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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1968

Page

9

Stotesbury Soldier Honored With Hero Medal Posthumously

Spec. 4 Bolen of Stotesbury was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for actions during a Vietnam operation on 17 1967. He exposed himself to heavy fire to aid fellow soldiers and was mortally wounded, earning lasting recognition for bravery and devotion to duty. He was the grandson of Mr and Mrs. James Butterworth of Sophia.

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City Council Meeting Scheduled At 4 P.M Tuesday

The Hecney City Council will meet Tuesday at 4:00 PM at City Mall per Mayor John W. Silt. Mayor notes discussion includes Barkingaareachment of South Kanawha Hiroe and SRC actions on no park signs along Bank W Ginatwhy Street. Brew Bearson will speak at the Chamber of Cosmicree dinars gathering.

Hecney City Couneil City Mall John W. Silt Smith South Kanawha Hiroe Camlince SRC Whic Brew Bearson

Mental Health Office Moves Amid Facility Reorganization

The Mental Health Commission announces relocation of offices from the Berkeley Appalachian area to new state facility space in Stateline Miouihiy. The move consolidates services with the Alcoholism Information Center and hosts reallocation of rooms for a class conference area and psychology services. Remodelling is funded by the Cheeatal Heart commission.

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Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

A collage of military notices profiles soldiers and families scattered across the United States and overseas. Names include Robert G Milley and Sylvester Teal. mentions of service in Vietnam and Southeast Asia and assignments at Fort Knox Okinawa and Dyke Field. Personal details cover marriages children schooling and Bronze Star recognition.

Yeeh Robert G. Milley Turky Diep Wiemann St. Miller Direvatt Southeast Asia Tex

Wreck Injuries Reported After Embankment Crash

A wreck near the embankment left 21 year old Aeesley Newspapers tian injured. Witnesses say Rovteman skied a toad and was aided after four games, while Mesel gttts and Iuka Garrett appear in reports.

Bae — Bane Aeesley Rwuloniot Sarcent Rover Cee Widlow Heather Henry Tinie Iuka Garrett Raul

Minimum Wage Rises to $1.60 Hour February First

The U S Labor Department announces the federal minimum wage will advance to 1 60 per hour on February 1 for most covered workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act with further increases planned through 1971 The change affects interstate commerce producers large hotels motels restaurants laundries hospitals and schools with exemptions for small retail and service firms under set annual gross receipts.

Pat Meioan Nashville U. & Labor Department Metoan Mclean Meloon Cavevest Noto Charleston Wase and Howe Public Contracts Padoral Hage Quarriee Short

Jobs Openings Issued by West Vir Ris Sluplaywent

The royal office lists multiple job vacancies during a four day period ending Feb. Positions include kitchen helper material handlers short order cook cook secretary black driver fire inspector clerk etc with various titles and duties.

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Gas Bills Climb Tied to Cold Weather

United Fuel Gas says Jan bills rise mainly due to cold weather and longer billing periods. Melvin Tolle notes some customers face higher costs even with similar usage, and explains factors like temperature, days in the cycle, and the heating season being colder than normal.

Janusy Melvin L Tolle Yolle Swic

Beckley Jaycees Week Observed With Community Projects

Beckley Jaycees mark National Jaycee Week by hosting a series of youth and community efforts. The group promotes traffic safety, sports events, and service projects while exploring annexation and city planning initiatives with Miss Southern John State and Miss West Virginia ties noted in May 1967 for 1968 as well as scholarship activities and youth workshops.

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Miracle Worker rehearsals at Palace Playhouse theater

Rehearsals for The Miracle Worker are in progress at the Palace Playhouse with plans for Thursday performances. Cast includes Mrs Mariel Hader as Kate Keller and Lyle Weagel as James Keller, with authentic late 1880s costumes and season ticket exchanges limited seating ongoing through the week.

Palace Playhouse Mariel Hader Kates Koller Lyle Weagel James Koller Twet Corned Pere Lin

Beclay Police Log Details Multiple Accidents and Fires

Police report a two vehicle collision near Stanaford Post Office causing about 700 dollars damage with injuries to Meg Haar and A. E. Turpin of Stanford. Also listed are a Raleigh County burglary arrest at Acme Super Market, two assaults and a rape case, DUI arrests, and a Vernon Mount Church fire destroying the Montl Vernon Bagvist Church with estimated 9 000 dollar loss. Rescue responds to breathing difficulties at 203 Grove Avenue.

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Correction of Raleigh election listing for Mitchell Bailey

A correction note states Mitchell Bailey, Democrat, was mislisted in the Raleigh Register and Raleigh Circuit Clerk notices. The Sunday edition had listed the wrong name. the Post reported the erroneous listing.

Mitchell Bailey Raleigh Raleigh Register

Plean t Guilty in Raleigh County Court

Plea of guilty to reckless arriving was entered Saturday in Raleigh County Criminal Court by Garg er H Hinvley per Prosecuting Attorney C Borkley Lilly. Lilly reported a fine of 375 and costs. defendant was released after payment. Case had been set for today on the criminal docket.

Raleigh County Criminl Garker H. Hinvley C. Borkley Lilly Tawley

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