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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1966
Page
2
Rep Charles Raper Jonas and Rep Bow attack Johnson's budget as false, claiming savings hinges on unlikely congressional action. Jonas says his panel saw no verifiable cuts, while Democrats defend the sizable package as affordable.
Senator Lese Byrd on the Senate Appropriations Committee announced that the USDA will devote about 39 million dollars to West Virginia in fiscal 1967. He praised a greater emphasis on supporting farms and spoke of increases in the Farmers Home Administration loan programs. The USDA aims to maintain current expenditure levels across several other programs, with continued efforts to assist rural areas and farming communities.
Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana said the president could raise U.S. combat troops in Vietnam to 500,000 without affecting corporate income taxes. He spoke during a televised address on the Vietnam conflict.
Paris reports France stepping up the Ben Barka probe as officials discuss the case. The Moroccan ambassador to France, Prince Ali, prepared to leave Paris while Robert Gillet, the French ambassador to Morocco, returned to Rabat amid tense relations.
Rome report details infighting in Italy's Catholic party amid efforts to restore unity. President appeals to Premier Aldo Moro as Socialists and Democrats withdraw, complicating the government’s ballast. A Christian Democratic directorate meeting slated for Wednesday could decide the next move in the fragile alliance and ongoing reconciliation attempts.
In Pittsburgh suburbs, a clogged chimney at Madonna of Jerusalem Church caused fumes during the 8:15 a.m. children's mass. Children attending were taken to the hospital by patrol cars as the service neared its end.
Jaycees fundraiser for Parker, a paraplegic since three months old, surpassed the $500 target with a Sunday total of $518.12 and ongoing mail contributions. Treasurer Richard Hash expects final funds to be turned in today while a site for the newsstand is being considered in the business district.
Senate conflict over state right to statute powers intensifies as Democratic Leader Mansfield plans a maneuver to block union shop laws. Senate aims to prevent states from enacting labor contract requirements forcing union membership for all employees.
Continued report describes an episode at the Soviet Norwegian border where a person named Mott reportedly cut his throat in a guards washroom after receiving a razor from home. U.S. embassy officials confirmed the razor source and noted Americans faced difficulty arranging Mott’s homeward movement.
The bill targets Pinecrest and Hopemont Sanitariums, State Hospital, Welch oals veneeeeey Hos parys School, Lakin Barboursville Huntington neer and Weston State Hospi and Colin S An derson Center for mentally retarded children. Future provisions include Penitentiary Huttonsville Medium Security Prison and the Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown and Girls at Salem. White also backs lifting the $4800 cap for probation and parole officers. Senate President Carson and Sen Jackson push a Health Dept to regulate nuclear materials and ionizing radiation.
Six Moundsville Penitentiary inmates lost appeal bids before the State Supreme Court on Monday. The court agreed to hear the appeal of a seventh inmate, Richard Teland, over alleged rights violations tied to missing transcripts and court procedures.
Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. Jean Dove Briggs 41 Coal City who died in a local hospital at 3 45 a m Monday after a long illness Born July 6 1925 Concord N C she was the daughter of ler Dove She was employed by Montgomery Ward and Co Kanapolis Survivors include her husband John Kelly Briggs also of Coal City The body was moved from Fred X Williams F Home Sophia to Brown Funeral Home in Kanapolis for funeral services and burial
Leonard Burgess 49 of Oak Hill died Monday at an Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Born May 14, 1916, he was a son of Ida Le Bity and Kirley Burgess. He worked for Mullins Coal Co. at Garden Grounds. Surviving are his wife and six sisters and brothers. burial will be in Lawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Fu neral Home in Oak Hill handling arrangements.
John Weaver Toler 79 of Clear Fork died at 4 30 p m Monday at home after a long illness. Born September 6 1886 at Clear Fork he was a son of the late Edward and Betty Cline Toler. His wife Candis Cline Toler died in 1951. Survivors include two sons.
Sgt Gerald H Gaylor killed in Viet Nam. funeral arrangements in progress. Wife Garot and children Sisineont and Sohnon listed. Parents Mr and Mrs Earl Prather of Melbourne Fla, formerly Oak Hill. Three sisters Mrs Norma Bennett and Mrs Sickles of Flint Mich and four brothers Lewis Charleston Arnold Gove Kan Kenneth Detroit Mich Verliegh Prather of Laland Ky named.
Emory W Wriston 83 of Scarbro Route 1 died after a long illness. A retired conservation officer and Fairview Methodist Church member he is survived by three brothers Rev Howard Wriston and Birt Wriston both of Scarbro Route 1 and John M Wriston of Oak Hill and four sisters Nannie Wriston Canton Ohio Mary G Perry and others. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill. Funeral arrangements pending.
Mau for Mike Dugan 85 a Home vot a daughter Mrs argaagner Woodbridge Va Death attributed to pneumonia Dugan a former resident of Dc ohnny Belle another ee Mrs Lawrence Durr of clicut and 17 grandchil dren RNS
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E Adams 68 died at home were held today at Bethel Rue Church Mullens. The Rev mourner officiated. McDougal Funeral Home Mullens arranged the rites. Memorial Estates at Princeton noted.
Mrs Stella May Shopshire died at her Mehona home at 5 p m Monday after a short illness born June 6 1900 in Pocahontas Virginia. Survived by six sons William E and Arthur Jr among others.
Powerful Italian pote and Rome report a political or public event, with limited readable details. The fragment suggests international or national news coverage via UPI, noting Rome and Italy in a concise wire-style brief. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
Mrs Rosa Burnside died Sunday at her home after a long illness Born August 10 1880 at Scarboro she was a daughter of the late George and Susie Smith A member of Advent Christian Church at Mossy Survivors include a son Nel arbro Route c and four great great The body will be transported to the home at Oak Hill at 4 p m today and placed in thea one hour before funeral RNS
Funeral services are planned for Fletcher Martin aged 63 of Mullens. He was born February 22, 1902 in Stoneville North Carolina, son of Joseph and Alice Martin. Survived by brothers Everett and James, sisters Trice Dillard Olivia Martin and Alberta Smith. The body rests at Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Home Mullens. Friends may call today at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Millionaire Charlies W Hinman, 57, was freed on own recognizance on four counts of soliciting murder for hire. The judge dismissed one count for soliciting someone to kill his estranged wife Marcia, 27. Testimony included Hinman's claim of insufficient evidence and his appeal of an interlocutory divorce decree obtained by attorney Chotiner.
United Press International reports a storm center in Arkansas spread snow across the region and caused sleet and freezing rain into nearby states. Temperatures fell toward zero in northern Minnesota while light snow continued and road crews prepared for the morning rush hour. Weather Bureau warned hazardous driving from Arkansas westward into Sedona and Indiana, with the lowest temperature during the morning.
United Press notes a shift in climate as it trims annual government budget requests to save money. The statement reflects a broader effort to reevaluate spending amid changing economic conditions.
Senator J William of Arkansas discusses divergent views on resuming bombing North Vietnam. He says the issue is uncertain and not clearcut, requiring discriminating and subtle distinctions and prompting soul searching.
Astronaut David Scott is tentatively scheduled for a March 7 flight. Gemini 9, crewed by Elliot Lee and Charles Bassett, would follow about two months later with planned docking attempts to satellites and spacewalks for Scott and Bassett.
Rep Henry Reuss of Wisconsin blasts the Federal Reserve Board for last December’s rate increase calling it a bludgeon against inflation that forces millions to work a full year to cover higher mortgage costs. He says the move harms economic growth and discriminates against small business, low income consumers and homeowners by raising loan interest.
The lengthy conspiracy trial over Krebiozen, touted as a cancer cure, heads to the jury in Chicago. Four men face 42 counts including a former university official and a Roosevelt University founder. Judge Julius J. Hoffman will read final instructions before noon as court history notes this is the city’s longest federal trial.
In Palomares Spain UPI reports the second week of the hunt for a missing nuclear device after a B52 KC135 collision. U.S. Air Force confirms no radiation danger while crews search the crash site and the Mediterranean. Local farmers worry about contaminated crops amid uncertain reports of four devices aboard.
The Legislature approved a $200 million road bond amendment amid debate over use of funds for road projects and fuel for the State Road Commission. The Senate also passed a measure enabling one Road Commissioner to issue metal snow tire use on state highways and transferred funds from a fire marshal operation fund to general revenue. Senator Jack Miller opposed the transfer. The Senate also extended the statewide reappraisal program deadline by one year after debate over funding.
Reports say a patrol north of Saigon damaged four trucks and support equipment after a brief contact with enemy forces. Elsewhere Marines logged 19 clashes around Chu Lai, 60 miles south of Da Nang, with three guerrillas killed and 28 Viet Cong captured.
An industrial plant worker was arrested in Ravenswood for the December 14 robbery of the Jackson County Bank at Ravenswood. James Roush Jr. was arraigned and held in Cabell County jail in a $5,000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing in U.S. Commissioner court.
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