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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1961

Page

2

Rusk Appeals JFK Foreign Aid Request Before Senate

Secretary of State Dean Rusk pressed Kennedy's foreign aid plan before a Senate committee in his third appearance since hearings began. The $4.8 billion request faces rough sailing, with debate over long-term borrowing for development loans. AFL-CIO endorsed the program as necessary and right, while witnesses from private groups and House members prepared to testify.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Rusk Europe Kennedy Senate Congress Ts Publicill House Afl-Cio Today Labor Organization

Garage Files $3 500 Suit

Thurman's Garage Inc. sues Raymond Bailey of Stamford for 3500 in Raleigh County Circuit Court alleging Bailey drove a 1955 car owned by the garage on May 27 near Prosperity on Route 21 without permission, crashing into a telephone pole and totaling the vehicle.

Thurman’s Garage, Inc Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s Office Raymond Bailey Stamford Anthony J. Sparacino Bailey Route Prosperity

Thieves Hit Rhodell Store

RHODELL RNS Harold Shrewsbury found a side door pried open and merchandise missing at Rhodell Hardware after closing at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Loss includes about $5 in tax money and a customer antenna service record book among other items.

Rhodell RNS Harold Shrewsbury Rhodell Hardware Shrewsbury

Commodities Distribution At American Legion Building

Commodities will be distributed downstairs in the American Legion Building today Friday Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Ella Walker of Minden

Mrs Ella Walker 68 of Minden died after a short illness at Oak Hill Hospital. Born December 13 1892 in Louisa County Virginia she belonged to Minden Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter Gladys Foster of Cleveland Ohio three sons Herbert Russell Albert two brothers five sisters eight grandchildren three great grandchildren. Body at Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill.

Ella Lee Walker Minden Oak Hill Hospital Louisa County Olivia Harlow Maude Morris Elsie Proffitt Lucy Martz Virginia Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill

Final rites for Silas Dolphus Wyatt in Mullensville

Silas Dolphus Wyatt 82 of Mullensville died Tuesday after a six month illness. Services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Wyatt home with burial in Saeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield. Survived by son Henry C. Wyatt Itmann, daughter Lillian Jewell Pineville, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. Wife Margaret Valen Ewing preceded him. Born Prince April 30 1905. Body to Fanning Funeral Home Welch at 4 p.m. today.

Silas Dolphus Wyatt Mullensville Wyatt Saeger Memorial Roderfield Welch Henry C. Wyatt Itmann Lillian Jewell Pineville Fanning Funeral Prince Margaret Valen Ewing Ries Jake Ewing Charleston Earl Raymond Ewing Piney View Leonard Ewing Pemberton Frank Ewing Ada McMillian Ralph Morris Gilbert Smith Jack Smith Gene Carter Ray Walker Bill Bonner Jerome McDaniel Harold McDaniel Webb and Neal

Frank L Bateman obituary from Burnwell to Oak Hill

Frank L Bateman born November 20 1936 in Burnwell. Survived by wife Mary E Talend in Newfoundland, mother Gracie Buford Bateman of Oak Hill, two brothers Theodore Bateman and Betty Patrick of Electida, Rosa Lee Cooper of Stallings, Patsy Adkins of Collinsdale, son Bobby Joe and daughter Debra in Newfoundland. Body arriving at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill for funeral arrangements.

Burnwell Mary E. Talend Newfoundland Gracie Buford Bateman Duncan Ave Oak Hill Theodore Bateman Betty Patrick Electida Rosa Lee Cooper Stallings Patsy Adkins Collinsdale Bobby Joe Debra Newfound Tyree

Charles E Lilly Dies in Washington at 33

Charles Edward Lilly 33 of Washington D C and formerly of Raleigh Glass and Mirror died at 4 20 am today in Washington Details on his death were not available at presstime Born August 7 1927 in Mount View he was the son of Mrs Willie Lilly Wood Mount View and the late Claude Lilly Surviving are his mother a son Larry Edward and a daughter Rhonda Lilly both of Orlando Florida two sisters Lena Farley and Clara Lilly Mount View The body will be returned to Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home for arrangements

Charles Edward Lilly Washington D.C Raleigh Glass and Mirror Company Mount View Willie Lilly Wood Claude Lilly Larry Edward Rhonda Lilly Orlando, Fla Lena Farley Clara Lilly

Death of Donald F. Allen in Oak Hill

Donald F. Allen aged 41 died at 12 15 p m at Beckley Veterans Hospital after a short illness. The body lies at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill pending arrangements.

Donald F. Allen Oak Beckley Veterans Kaueunoesstion Hospital Tyree Oak Hill

Jake B Ewing Funeral Service Set in Piney View

Funeral services for Jake Bruien Ewing age 56 of Piney View will be held at 2 p m Friday at Piney View Bible Church with Reverend Carl Johnson in charge. Burial details were not provided.

Jake Bruien Ewing Piney View Piney View Bible Church Carl Johnson

Wheeling Steel Sues Firms Over Ackerman Plant Sale

Wheeling Steel Corp files a 350000 damage suit against eight firms tied to the Ackerman plant piece-by-piece sale. The case centers on an 80000 payment due June 1 and alleged damage to plant buildings with removal of property. Defendants include Trilobe, Revere Machinery Co, Windsor Corp, Wilson Bros Inc, Scaife Co, K.S.L. Machinery Co, S&S Machinery Co, and Wershow and Weisz Co.

Moslem Negotiations Highlight Algeria Crisis

Debre resumed talks with Algerian rebels but skipped violence in Algeria. French security forces faced riots as militants allegedly forced women and children into clashes, leaving many wounded or dead. The bloodshed, tied to calls to protest French partition plans, risks strengthening rebel leverage and international Muslim support.

Debre Algeria Pere

Negroes and Puerto Ricans clash as Streeter

Streeter walked with his wife when a woman on a corner gestured at them. Mrs Streeter argued with the woman, Febius joined in, and Streeter threw lye at Febius. Police found Streeter over Febius with a knife. Patrolman Vahey said he threatened to shoot before the knife was released. A crowd estimated between 400 and 500, including many Negroes and Puerto Ricans, surged to the scene and fighting broke out with fists, bottles, sticks, stones, and cans flying.

Streeter

Statehouse Thief Would Not Fare Well This Year

Charleston report notes last year’s big theft by Earl Mathews from the State Motor Vehicles vault netted $352,000. This year, Motor Vehicles Commissioner Jack Nuckols says only about $2,500 is kept overnight and he arranged frequent deposits to the state treasury with badges and plainclothes security around offices to deter theft.

Charleston UPI Statehouse Earl Mathews State Motor Vehicles Department Motor Vehicles Jack Nuckols Mathews

Israel Denies Move Toward Atomic Bomb

Washington dispatch reports Israel denies developing an atomic bomb though experts note a weather rocket flight implies strong technical capability for missiles and warheads. At present US Russia Britain and France are in the nuclear club with China tipped to join soon amid talks to ban testing.

Washington UPI Israel United States Russia Britain France Red China

Bozo the Clown Struggles With Cancer

Edwin Cooper known as Bozo the clown fights for life with bone and lung cancer in Houston. Once a longtime charity performer, he advised audiences to have doctors check for cancer and now faces an uncertain future. Born July 16 1920 in Arlington Texas he spent 18 years with Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey before doing benefit shows after the circus folded.

Houston, Tex UPI Bozo American Cancer Society Edwin Cooper Arlington Tex Houston Aling Brothers Barnum Bailey Ringling Brothers Big Top

Special Forces Drill With High Explosives at Camp Dawson

West Virginia National Guard special forces trained in handling high explosive charges over two weeks at Camp Dawson. A Fort Bragg demolition team drilled guardsmen on using explosives to blow up targets such as railroad bridges and demonstrated high intensity charges for wartime missions on an old strip mine wall three miles from camp.

Kingwood UPI West Virginia National Guard Ft.Bragg N.C Camp Dawson

Zahn named vice president of accounting at Chesapeake & Potomac

J Hillman Zahn, Philadelphia native, named vice president in charge of accounting for the four Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. entities in West Virginia New Maryland and Washington DC. He previously served as vice president and comptroller of Michigan Bell Telephone Co and will oversee all accounting matters company programs and data processing.

Charleston UPI J. Hillman Zahn Philadelphia Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone West Virginia New Maryland Washington, D. C Zahn Michigan Bell Telephone Co

Hoffa Wins Big Increases At Teamsters Convention

James R. Hoffa wins a $12 million dues increase and a $25,000 annual pay rise at the Teamsters convention in Miami Beach. He gains expanded powers for organizing and political action with a $5 monthly dues tax rise and doubled VP salaries. Delegates reject a referendum on top officers and set Friday for the presidential election.

William J. Eaton United Press International Miami Beach UPI James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa Edward H. Painter Oakland Calif Milton J. Liff

Headlights for Safety Program Draws Federal Interest

Charleston reports the U S Public Health Services showed interest in West Virginia headlights for safety program during the July Fourth weekend. A program aim was to stress careful driving over holidays after four fatalities in the 102 hour period, equal to last year’s tally.

Charleston UPI West Virginia U.S. Public Health Services Hopkins

Community Sing at Whitby Church This Saturday

The Whitby Methodist Church hosts its regular monthly community sing at 8 p m on Saturday. Singers are asked to note the time change. Stamp Baxter Songbooks Saving Grace will be used, according to director O O Kidd.

Whitby Methodist Church Stamp Baxter Saving Grace O. O. Kidd

Millionaire realtor admits beating girlfriend to death

George King Cutter, 48, a Charlotte millionaire and president of Cutter Realty Co., admitted beating his divorcee partner Delette Nycum, 39, to death in a luxuriously converted former post office bus used as a rendezvous. The body was found by her 14-year-old son. A preliminary hearing was postponed indefinitely. Detective C A Allen said Cutter left her in the bus and returned to find her dead.

Charlotte N.C UPI George King Cutter Delette Nycum Cutter Cutter Realty Co C. A. Allen Nycum Post Office W. M. Summerville Allen

May Britt Gives Birth to Daughter Tracy Hillary

Hollywood reaction to May Britt and Sammy Davis Jr entering parenthood as their daughter Tracy Hillary, a 7 pound 7 ounce baby born at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, marks a joyful milestone for the couple who wed in 1960.

Hollywood UPI May Britt Sammy Davis Jr Sammy Tracy Hillary Cedars of Lebanon Davis

Two Athens Men Held In Teacher Death

In Columbus two Athens men face possible manslaughter charges after Gibsonburg teacher Charles Cranford died from a beating linked to a traffic dispute. Jerry Linscott and Gerald Ulbrich, both free on bond, admitted involvement and are bound for the grand jury on assault with intent to rob charges. Cranford had been treated in Athens before surgery in Columbus.

Columbus UPI Athens Ohio Gibsonburg Charles Cranford University Hospital Sheltering Arms Hospital Crawford Sandusky County Ohio University Jerry Linscott Gerald Ulbrich Point Pleasant W. Va Charles Crawford Huntington

Fishing outlook in West Virginia called lousy this weekend

West Virginia fishing prospects are described as lousy in most areas by the Natural Resources Department. If rainfall stops in Elkins and the Eastern Panhandle, streams may clear by Saturday for better fishing. Gauley Bridge and White Sulphur Springs report normal clear streams while Little Kanawha, Ohio Rivers, and Fish Creek run muddy and Cranberry and Williams Rivers milky.

Charleston UPI West Virginia Natural Resources Department Elkins Panhandle Gauley Bridge White Sulphur Springs Kanawha Ohio Fish Creek Cranberry Williams

Camels Join Alicante Taxi Service on Beach Route

Local camels begin a new taxi service in Alicante Spain adding two camels to motorized cabs. The camels will operate along the long stretches of sandy beach and carry one passenger at a time, offering rides for a mile or more.

Alicante Spain UPI

Hearing Set Tonight At Wheeling School Board Meeting

State Board of Education begins a two day session in Wheeling with a hearing for two Education Department researchers L Craig Wilson and T Madison Byer who refuse to quit amid director Rex M Smith dispute. Board also to consider Concord College and Glenville project bids and a report on West Virginia 12 year schooling.

Wheeling UPI State Board of Education State Education Department Rex. M.smith L. Craig Wilson T. Madison Byer Wilson State Board Smith Byer Education Department Board of Education Concord College Glenville B. F. Parrott & Co Roanoke Concord E. P. Fogleman Co Summersville West Virginia

FBI Joins Hunt For Utah Killer

The FBI joined small town marshals in a four state manhunt for a stocky killer and a missing 14 year old girl Denise Sullivan of Rockville Conn. The victims include Mrs Jeanette Sullivan 41 murdered with a .22 caliber bullet and Charles Boothroyd 55 wounded. Authorities describe rough terrain with canyons and uranium trails hindering search from air and ground.

Moab Utah Jeanette Sullivan Dead Horse Point Utah Badlands Charles Boothroyd Rockville Salt Lake City Colorado River

Hemingway Burial Today in Ketchum Idaho

UPI report notes the 61-year-old author Ernest Hemingway will be buried today in Ketchum Idaho near his mountain home and beside hunting companion Taylor Williams. A simple graveside service will be led by Father Robert Waldmann with only family and close friends present. Hemingway’s eldest son John says he converted to Catholicism years ago but was not practicing. No inquest will be held after he killed himself with a 12 gauge shotgun. officials say the public can decide if it was accident or self-inflicted death.

Ketchum Idaho UPI Taylor Williams Hemingway Robert J. Waldmann John Ray McGoldrick

Ohioan Dr. Herbster Named President of New Church

PHILADELPHIA UP I The Rev Dr Ben M Herbster 56 of Norwood Ohio was elected president of the United Church of Christ to a four year term by 513 to 165 over Rev Dr James E Wagner of Philadelphia The merger forming a two million member church was completed with the Evangelical and Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches Delegates also elected Associate Justice Donald W Webber of Maine as moderator Rev Dr Fred Buchmeyer of Washington DC secretary and Charles H Lockyear of St Louis treasurer Herbster urged devotion to the Gospel and a pledge to secure freedom justice and a chance at life for all people.

Philadelphia UPI Ben M. Herbster Norwood Ohio United Church of Christ Herbster James E. Wagner Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregational Christian Churches Donald W. Webber Maine Supreme Court Fred §. Buchmeyer Washington, D.C Charles H. Lockyear St. Louis America

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