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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1968

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Peace Talks Hopes Dwindle Amid Vietnam War Editorial

A Washington dispatch reports that peace talks appear nearly doomed as North Vietnamese leaders resist Johnson administration ideas and U.S. officials push for a tougher stance, signaling a possible exit from diplomacy. The piece notes divergent views within Hanoi and Washington on opening negotiations and suggests public pressure and bombing options are influencing the stalemate.

Stewart Hensley Attanai United Washington Jrvfleck Johnson Que Veilon United States Northietnam Mario’ Lewspaper Neuven Duy Nhan Ban Vietnam Charite Mel Trinh Olks Hanoi Janoi Ond

Senate Ready To Take Up Conflict Bill

Charleston dispatch reports the Senate moves to consider a conflict of interest disclosure bill amid House action on election law tweaks and state fund management bills. Included is a proposed enforcement penalty for those filing false disclosures and exemptions for some officials, with debate on a voluntary sobriety test measure also noted.

Charleston UPI House Senate Ronenrrente State Board of Investments del. Georer Seibert. 2 Ohio Mullion State Road Commission Bert Howse

Mine Fire Injures Two In West Virginia Incident

Two miners, George force of Glen White and Eugens Buide Schuman of Feeley, were injured in a mine fire near Beck fey Appalachian Regional Test tonay. Tyree trapped by rising gas, Schuman dragged him to safety. Tyree suffered second degree burns over 40 percent of his body, Schuman 10 percent on face neck and back. Minor injuries reported for others.

Windsing Barety Tyree Schuman Oller

Child's Body Found on Pritchard Street Bridge

A stillborn infant girl was discovered Monday on the Pritchard Street Bridge linking Williamson and Kentucky. The White child had been abandoned about 12 hours earlier and was found by a walker. the body was wrapped in newspaper.

Williamson Pritchard Street Kentucky

Three Hurt In Crash Of Auto Truck On Ice

Three people were injured in a car truck collision on Old Eccles Road early today. Tidy Cavey his wife Janien and son James Advans were admitted to Appalachian National Hospital, Mrs Cavey and her son received facial care and were reported in good condition but remain for observation. Newt Gravely the truck driver was reportedly dying and not thrived. the roadway was described as icy with about two inches of ice.

Hhyee Eccles Road Tidy Cavey Janien James Advans Appalachian Dte Bional Hospital Cavey Sill Saith Covey Newt Gravely Pat Wheeler Plumbing and Heating Co J. E. Daniel J. B Jessie) Daniel Glen Daniel Dan Saxon Bite Julia Souffer Danial Raleigh Mary Man Ining Nelbit Moraker Wihonk Richimont Glen Danial Sos Lynburg Cary Dennis Tony George Paindale Leslie Glenville M. Thuesday Freewill Baptist Church Fairdale Dott Starvey Joh Richardson O'Dell Dessip Charlie Daniel Tvaw Daniel Rud Wolfe Hos Jar Yell Bill Barleston Taek Mane Sker Lacy Washington Lary E. Washington Fayette St Tania Lacy L. Ant Sarah Abbott Washington Washington American Legion Post 70 Central Street Elizabeth Meckle James Justice James Renton Wenlover Utah Keeley Virginia Foruua

Legislature continues push on water pollution bills and state powers

The legislature outlined plans to advance water pollution bills to curb pollution and to extend the powers of West Virginia's State Board of Investments. The broader program includes tightening oversight through a lease inspection and aligning state policy with industrial law while expanding the DOL program.

West Vira State Board of Investments

Highway Fatality Near Cumberland Claims 97-Year-Old Driver

Cumberland Maryland United Press item reports James E. Walters 97 of Mugantown West Virginia died when his car rear ended a tractor trailer on a U S route near Cumberland. Police said glare from the sun likely blurred his vision causing the crash.

Cumberland, Md James E. Walters Muggantown W. Va Here Maryland

Battle for Khe Sanh Reaches Tense Frontline Push

Allied forces report crushing victory over North Vietnamese battalion at Lang Vei and Khe Sanh area. US air power and Marine defenses hold the ridge as heavy bombardment and ground fighting continue along the DMZ. Casualties include at least 230 North Vietnamese killed, with American losses of 28 dead and 2,000 wounded mentioned in partial figures. South Vietnamese troops suffer about 42 dead and 140 wounded as the siege around Khe Sanh persists.

Saigon VP1 Velvam Retaig South Chia Simen Ue Herder Deepa Tea Zone Dmz Loy North Iiamesa Khe Sanh Camp Carcail Con Thin Skretching Tolng Arnand Commanlal Battilion Battilion Lang Vei Khe ‘Sout Kye Sanh U.S

Bomb crash scraps across Arctic seek missing H bombs

The B-52 Stratofortress crash at North Star Bay near Baffin Bay triggered an all out search for H-bombs. The AEC sent three experts to Greenland as officials confirm seven crew aboard survived six rescued, one dead, details of death undisclosed. The bomber departed from Plattsburgh Air Force Base on a polar alert mission.

the & Lo Lee North Star Bay Baffin Bay Shu Gee The Atomic Energy Commissio AEC Defense Department Greenland Surfaro Strategie Ap Cayymand Copitot Leonard Svitenke West Springfield Mass Pentigon Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Johnson Promotes National Job Plan Amid Debate

The President outlined a broad job program to aid the unemployed through a public private partnership. It would target urban and rural areas with training before and during employment, backed by 350 million in federal funds plus 105 million from 1968 funds, expanding to 1969. Congressional sources note two pilot programs would be expanded to incentivize private industry to train and hire disadvantaged workers.

Labor Department Hare Johnson Dune Wes Aune Samson Isle Atongyi

Deaths And Funerals Bundle in West Virginia area

Funeral notices span Beatrice Nobel and Becktin family members, James Daniel and Duval families, and many others across Huntington, Oak Hill, Beckley, and surrounding towns, detailing services, burial plans, and survivors. Notables include Beatrice Nobel of Huntington with Montgomery origins, J. E. Daniel of Glen Daniel, and James C. Duval of Housing Texas, among numerous relatives and churches named.

Beatrice Nobel Beatrice Keaton Nobel Fingim Montgomery Jodiyn Hooper Furer Daugherrers Ermai, Cooper Betty Jo Reid Simithers

City Accident and Alleged Rapist Hearings Reported

A two car crash on Ivory Heher Street caused about 375 damage to a 4062 model driven by Lacy Sublett 63 of Cran berry and a 1986 model driven by Thelma Gagriva 53 of Bocley. Approximately 500 in checks and 62 in cash vanished from Mrs C J Pauline Peck during office money transfer. Two women charged with rape were released on bail after a 14 year old girl accused them. John Walehavich and Larry Walker were arrested and held for grand jury with bonds set at 1000 each after alleged incident near Stanford Elementary School. Huckley police reported a second two car collision at 7:40 am on Church and South Kunuwh streets injuring none.

Ivory Heher Street A.c Lacy £. Sublett Cranberry Thelma Gagriva Bocley C. J Pauline) Peck Farmers Home Administration Office Peck Peek United States Farmers Jome Administration FILA Wea Raleteb Grab Orchard John Walehavich Tanarkr Larry Walker Stamford Pam Saturay Walker Weg Walehavich Todriguez Stinaford Appa Peir Phon Huckley Church South Kunuwh Repor Ruth Ann Mamoy Camiyibell St John Iurst Graver

Smith and Sawyers Testify On Pike Purchase Today

Smith and Sawyers are set to testify before the House Public Works subcommittee in WARNINGTON on proposals to buy the 88 mile turnpike road and connect it to the Interstate system. Costs cited include 178.5 million for turnpike proofing and 205.8 million for a parallel interstate road.

Sawyers Pike Purchase Warnington UPL Gay Stilels Smith Bur Sawyers Ja House Pubtic Works Jarade West Virginia Virinia Fall House Senale U.S. Department of ‘Transportation

Anolio Engine Failure Forces Altered Apollo Mission

The Apollo test engine failed to reach power, forcing officials to improvise. Flight Director Gene Kraus led a make believe run of procedures while astronauts waited for salvage options. Separate notice: Brady Plumley Honeyal, 34, of Shady Spring, died Sunday of a heart attack. services set Thursday at New Salem Baptist Church, with burial at New Salem Cemetery.

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Pueblo Seized by North Korea After Boarding in International Waters

The Pueblo, a navy intelligence ship, was surrounded by four North Korean patrol boats in international waters near Wonsan. An armed boarding party seized the vessel as MIG jets appeared. The crew reported being threatened but said no weapons were used. The incident followed tensions during the Arab-Israeli war era and drew swift Pentagon descriptions of the ship and the North Korean actions.

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Prosecutor Continued Prong Page Amid Swirl of Nominations

Contested filings marked a day of political activity in Staleigh County as candidates such as Cale, Lilly, Crawford, Pettry, and Richmond filed for local offices. Names appear across districts including Shady Spring, Clear Fork, and Matah Fork with parties split between Democrat and Republican. The scene reflected ongoing election preparation and party planning.

Calliane Tye Staleigh County Canterbury Weasel Cale Lilly Cale Cole Justice Jimmy Tt. Crawford Park Shady Spring Delbert Pettry Dorothy Camwitteeman Clear Fork Charles 8. Pettry Parksville Matah Fork Arthur Richmond Republica Executive Committee Richmond

Fatal Cave-In Probed Near Morgantown

A Monday mine cave-in near Morgantown killed 38 year old National Coal Corp worker Phillips. Investigators from state and federal mine agencies planned to probe the accident and determine cause.

Morgantown UPL Atate Federal Mine Investiga National Coal Corat National Salt Aton Phillips Wille Glans

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