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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
7
Parsons, a pipefitter, told city administrators he and colleagues have worked hard together and seen some action in recent years though he cannot say they have fully achieved their goals.
Local churches announce Youth Week at First Baptist Church on January 30. Activities include morning worship, Sunday School, and evening services with a theme What the World Are We Waiting A Young Christian Looks At Life. Youth groups from various ages lead the services and a devotional by Rev. Dewey Acord is planned.
Governor Breathitt signed Kentucky's first civil rights bill in 1964, amid a statue of Abraham Lincoln, banning discrimination in public places and employment for firms with eight or more workers. The measure promises broad coverage and strong enforcement.
Veterans Affairs and 536 participating firms offer service members on separation a 120 day window to convert active policies to individual cover. Eligible servicemen may obtain up to 10000 dollars without proof of good health, with higher amounts via participating firms. The plan covers one year, after which the list of insurers will be reviewed for additions.
Three Raleigh men filed for the Raleigh City Board of Education seat, joining incumbent George C. Porter. Dr Charles D Dowdy, 1002 Harper Rd, and I Wilbur Bays, local auto dealer, seek one of two seats. Dowdy, 44, has a Pittsburgh PhD and Beckley ties. Bays, a civic leader and Elks member, lives with his wife Hetty Lantz at 106 Bishop St. and Flat Top Lake with three children.
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