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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
3
Trial proceedings in the Wingrove Broyles killings progress with State Police testimony detailing scene, notes, and the sequence of events. Witnesses describe searches for the gun, business transactions with Dr Wingrove, and the roles of Belcher and Vance in the May 1961 case.
The SS Shirley Sykes docked at Port Everglades carrying 1,170 Cuban refugees the largest single group allowed to leave Cuba. Ambulances took 17 sick aboard to medical care as authorities began processing and moving them toward Miami for a mass welcome.
Kennedy said the United States relies on Polaris, Minuteman, Titan missiles, bombers and planes for Europe and U.S. protection. He noted on site-inspections talks with Khrushchev, praised Cuba handling lessons after Bay of Pigs, and defended no air cover for the invasion per Attorney General Kennedy.
A column notes proposed income tax reforms affecting comedians paid for sick jokes. It discusses a television program repeat tax and taxing repeated programs at the original production cost. The writer questions the economic impact and potential reform outcomes.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and CIA Director John A McCone testified on Soviet Cuba buildup reports as Kennedy's surveillance claim of no influx of offensive weapons faced questions. Parliament backed neutralist talks with China. Lord Chief Justice Parker jailed Desmond Clough for refusing to reveal a source. White House guide book sales reach 164000 in six months. Spain seeks new base negotiations with the U S. New Jersey opposes merger of Penn Central lines. Virginia telecoms target coin box thieves. National briefs include appointments to health and welfare committee, urban renewal chief, and job cuts at Hercules Ponder Co. WV to broadcast education plan to lawmakers.
The Charleston review committee includes John Widmann Phillip E Tanton Lilian Laine Lewis E Barton and others from federal and state agencies. Trainees for cooks and bakers must certify they are employable nationwide in West Virginia. Heads of households with three years work experience may receive retraining allowances. Applications will be accepted and tested before referral.
Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce members voting 117 to 88 approved Sunday closings and a blue law measure. Daniel Hall becomes new coordinator for Business and Government Relations. W C McMahan shifts to Chamber presidency. Committee reassignments and weekly updates to members follow.
Strikes paused for six of eight weeks as 5,600 Philadelphia Transportation Co workers vote on a new contract to end an 11 day walkout. If approved by union members and company directors, service could resume late today or Saturday with a 33 cent per hour wage increase and a no layoff clause.
The oil and gas sector opposes higher taxes though benefiting from a 27 percent depletion allowance. Home builders argue the plan removes incentives for ownership as Congress, led by Chairman Wilbur Mills, plans hearings beginning February 6. Most forecasters expect some form of tax cut this year with limited reform.
Charley W. Strock 58 of Crab Orchard died in his sleep Thursday night from an apparent heart attack. Born August 18 1904 in Wyoming County he was the son of Samuel Strock and Sarah Miller. Survivors include his mother two brothers three half brothers a sister and a widow. Burial in Cannady Cemetery Glen View.
Fillmore Skaggs 50 of Kopperston died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at work in the Kopperston mine of Eastern Gas and Fuel. A heart attack is listed as the cause. He was born December 29 1912 in Ansted, son of Scott Skaggs and the late Mrs Skaggs. Survivors: wife Helen McClung Skaggs, son Roger at home, brother Herman of Ansted. Funeral at Freewill Baptist Church Oceana with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Matheny.
Requiem high Mass for Floyd L Vecellio 58 of 207 Russell St will be sung at 9 a.m. Monday at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Father Sylvester Staud in charge. Interment follows at Mount Calvary Additions of Sunset Memorial Park. Vecellio died at his home at 9 a.m. today of a heart condition. He was born July 7 1904 in Powahatan and was a Raleigh County resident for Vecellio and Grogan Construction Co retiring three years ago. He was a member of St Francis de Sales Church and the Sons of Italy. He is survived by son Floyd Jr Beckley four sisters Virginia Giuseppa Dina Ida Vecellio all in Italy. Rosary at 8:15 p.m. Sunday in Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. The body will remain there until the hour of services.
Funeral services for T. D. Callaway 78 of Sand Branch will be at 2 p m Sunday at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kenneth L Swank officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Died Thursday in an Oak Hill nursing home after a long illness. Born February 14 1884 in Glen Daniel he was a stone mason and longtime Raleigh County resident. He leaves a widow Carrie Arthur Callaway a son Paul W. of Sand Branch a daughter Mrs G F Stover of Prosperity four brothers and two sisters and one grandchild. The body will remain at Caffee Funeral Home until the service.
Mrs. Mary Josephine Dickerson aged 84 of Fayetteville died at home Wednesday. Funeral services conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Dodd Payne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C. S. Thompson in charge. Burial at Huse Memorial Park in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Virginia Mae Fitzpatrick 58 of Scarbro dies en route to Oak Hill hospital after heart attack. Funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev. William Johnson officiating. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill.
Wiley Sizemore age 60 of Coo Ridge died at his home at 11 a m today from an apparent heart attack. His body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Mrs Ira Williams 47 of 106 Crescent St Beckley died at 10 15 AM in a local hospital from cancer Born May 28 in Beckley she was a daughter of the late Ernest L Webb and Mrs Ova Webb She was a member of the First Baptist Church Beckley Survivors include her husband Ira two sons Jack and Danny two brothers Charles Clarence and Ernest Jr and three sisters Florence Hodge Evelyn Williams and Eleanor Webb Body is at Melton Mortuary pending arrangements.
Walter Hagler 54 of Redoe died at his home at 10 30 Thursday after a long illness. The body is at the Trent and Durgan Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Oak Grove Christian Church hosts a special singing event Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Featured performers include the Silvertone Quartet Gospel Harmonies and the Calvary Quartet. Rev. Kenny Overdorf, pastor, invites the public to attend.
Billie Sol Estes was sentenced to eight years at hard labor after a jury convicted him of swindling Pecos farmer T. J. Wilson on a fertilizer tank mortgage. He will appeal to the state Court of Criminal Appeals and is free on a $5 000 bond. Three more indictments are pending in Tyler.
A blaze leveled a building housing a sporting goods store a state liquor store a warehouse five apartments and about 30 residents. The structure owned by Sir Farris was adjacent to his home which was also destroyed. Firemen from Rowlesburg Albright Terra Alta Tunnelton Bruceton Mills and Kingwood fought the flames. Officials suspect an overheated flue started the fire.
Bluefield motorist C. G. Leedy, 41, paid a $5 fine for illegal passing on Route 21 cited January 18 by State Police. Algie Robertson Jr., Mabscott, was found guilty of non support and ordered by Magistrate Joe Rodriguez to pay $75 monthly for wife and four children.
Mod ern Language Inc will offer classes Saturday at Institute Elementary School. A spokesman said classes normally cancel when county schools close for weather, but that rule will not apply this time.
Two Stotesbury residents report pill type capsules found in their homes. The capsules were sent to the State Police laboratory in Charleston on Thursday for analysis. One was found on Mrs. Bessie Sherman's porch and the other on the floor inside the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Word.
Bald Knob Ski Slopes will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 6 to 8 inches of snow, according to Winterfun Inc. president Ralph Jackson. Free lessons will be offered to beginners. ice skating is not available. New River Park opened its ice skating rink at noon today and may stay open through the weekend if weather allows, says Beckley Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez. West Virginia ski slopes Weiss Knob and Cabin Mountain report excellent conditions with an eight inch base and fresh powder. Chestnut Ridge near Morgantown and Oglebay Park in Wheeling report about 10 inches of snow.
A substitute resolution creates a five senator and five delegate committee to study the agency especially its expenditures, with a report due by January 5, 1964. Huntington and Charleston chambers urged action amid rumors of influence peddling and mismanagement of taxpayer funds.
Officials said a plane crash killed nine air crew members identified as Lt. Col. Dante E. Bulli of South Hadley Massachusetts commander Lt. Col. Joe R. Simpson Jr. of Walker Air Force Base New Mexico pilot Robert J. Morrison West Springfield Massachusetts Robert J. Hill Jr. of Chicopee Massachusetts William W. Gabriel of Walker AFB navigator instructor Capts. Herbert L. Hanson Chicopee Falls Massachusetts Charles G. Leuchter Westover Massachusetts Gerald J Adler Chicopee Massachusetts T Sgt Michael F. O Keefe of The Bronx New York.
Beckley fire crews responded to 106 Lee Street at 5 58 p m Thursday for a fire in the engine of a 1961 compact car. An electric short from a light used to warm the engine caused the blaze and the car owned by G C Buchanan sustained about 700 dollars in damage.
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