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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1971
Page
1
Secretary Volpe told the American Bar Association that no fault auto insurance would reduce litigation and speed payments. He cited that current system underfunds victims, wastes court time, and suggested federal preemption if states fail to act.
Twenty one House Democrats urged colleagues to oppose citing CBS President Frank Stanton for contempt of Congress over the CBS documentary The Selling of the Pentagon. They argued unused film should not be produced, citing First Amendment protections and journalistic rights. Names include Abzug Badillo Bingham Chisholm Koch Rangel Rosenthal Clay Conyers Diggs Dellums Edwards Leggett Waldie Eckhardt Harrington Mink Seiberling Stokes Edwards Mitchell Seibert Edwards.
West Virginia congressman Rep. Harley Staggers defended moves to cite CBS and Frank Stanton for contempt over The Selling of the Pentagon documentary. He said the panel seeks actual film footage and accused CBS of deceiving viewers by splicing answers, not defending the Pentagon.
Mrs. Mary Louise Graham, head librarian of Raleigh County Library, returns to Beckley from the American Library Association meeting in Dallas. About 10,000 librarians attended the week-long event on library projections and problems. A highlight was Betsy Byars of Morgantown receiving the John Newbery Award for best children's book.
Five condemnation cases by the State Department of Highways in Raleigh County authorize advance payments for property needed for the Beckley to Sutton APD highway. Amounts include 36900 to Raleigh County Horsemen's Association for 7.86 acres and smaller sums to Vandall, Hann, Armentrout, and Halstead for portions of land and easements. Orders grant entry and possession for early construction.
A Raleigh County courthouse briefing on new state mine health and safety regulations is in progress for coal mine operators and superintendents in the New River Winding Gulf Division. About 50 operators from Wyoming Fayette Raleigh Nicholas and Greenbrier counties attend as Jay Philpott and J W Hatfield lead the instruction aligning rules with the federal register.
Bluefield voters backed a larger than usual slate of city directors on Tuesday. The directors will pick a new mayor in August, with Edwin Elliott leading the field at 2,137 votes and Conley close behind at 1,979 as Allen Couley emerged among five candidates for the board.
Ray Milam, 21, who escaped from Huttonsville Correctional Center last October, faces extradition to West Virginia. Milam was arrested in Santa Anna, California, on grand larceny and auto theft charges while serving a Raleigh County term.
Forty senators led by Clifford Case demand immediate reconsideration of the $18.1 million summer feeding program. They cite estimates it requires $30 million to fully fund and note Congress authorized up to $100 million from customs receipts if needed.
Washington officials report the federal government ran a 23.3 billion dollar deficit for the past fiscal year. The Joint Committee on Reduction of Federal Expenditures projects a near 21 billion dollar shortfall for the new year beginning July 1.
The Raleigh County Circuit Court recorded two default judgments today. Seaboard Finance Co. was granted a $716.43 judgment against Shirley and Dorothy Murdock, and Slab Fork Coal Co. obtained a $791.40 judgment against William C. Acord Jr.
Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu accuses the United States of tacit approval for the 1963 coup that toppled Ngo Dinh Diem and killed him. She alleges U S involvement began in 1962 and cites Pentagon papers as evidence of American meddling and troop deployments in South Vietnam.
State Supreme Court of Appeals rejects appeal by Della Mae Snuffer and Wilma Lobeta Rogers Soto to be declared heirs in the Lova Snuffer estate. The decision, dated June 21, records no explanation. An auction of the real estate to divide the approximately $143000 estate is set for July 24.
Welfare Commissioner Edwin Flowers announced indefinite suspensions of Madison General Hospital and Bowen's Pharmacy in Madison from the Welfare Department medical and pharmaceutical programs amid alleged irregularities. He noted the hospital was the first suspended since monitoring began two years ago and declined to detail violations to avoid hampering the investigation.
Chase Manhattan Bank became the first major bank to raise the prime rate for business loans to six percent. About 30 other banks, including several large institutions, followed with rate increases on Tuesday.
Evangelist John Dennison preaches revival in Huntington quoting the verse These signs shall follow them that believe These signs include casting out devils speaking in new tongues taking up serpents and recovery of the sick through laying on of hands The message emphasizes faith healing and divine protection.
Two Penn Central cars derailed on arrival at Grand Central Terminal for the morning rush. Clinton D. Richmond, 38, of Chappaqua, N.Y., was killed. David Tischler, who lost a leg, was taken to Bellevue Hospital. The first car struck a pillar, pulling the second car from the tracks. the second car riders mostly unharmed.
In Tacoma Washington doctors warned Edgar Eisenhower may not live beyond the week. The 82 year old brother of Dwight D. Eisenhower is deteriorating after a stroke over the Fourth of July holiday. Dr. Stanley Durkin described his condition as worsening and said he does not have long to live if the current trend continues.
President Nixon said he is actively pursuing negotiation to end the Vietnam War, while continuing Vietnamization. He spoke in Kansas City to media executives and outlined ongoing secret talks and a forthcoming plan for meetings, amid Viet Cong’s seven point Paris proposal.
Funeral services for Walter Shrewsberry 83 of Blue Jay will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev Earl Pittman officiating. Burial in Blue Jay Cemetery. He died Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness. He was a coal miner formerly at Raleigh and longtime Raleigh County resident. Survivors include his wife Margaret Browning Shrewsberry Gordonsville Va two sisters Reba Worley Beckley and Linda Redden Piney View. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today. Pallbearers Ronnie Darrell Charles Lilly and Jimmy Leach.
Final rites for W Wesley Elkins 62 of Crab Orchard former Pineville resident will be at the Church of the Brethren Crab Orchard with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Earl Burleson 61 of Fairdale dies after long illness. funeral at Melton Mortuary Chapel burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. survivors include wife Janice and many children.
In Charleston a six month old Gloria Shawn Lester died of a heart condition. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville. Nora Ellen Stump Butler 83 Beckley died in a local nursing home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 p m Melton Mortuary Chapel with burial Fitzpatrick Cemetery. Clark Blake 80 Scarbro died in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Funeral Thursday 2 p m Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope with burial Dock Lively Cemetery Long Branch. Funeral home hours noted in notices.
Nora Walker 41 of Stuart Florida died Tuesday in Miami after heart surgery. She was daughter of Irvin Mills Jumping Branch and survived by husband Carl two daughters Ann Huss and Betty Sue Walker and four sisters. The body at Aycoch Funeral Home Stuart. William A. Fink 44 of Charleston formerly Beckley died Tuesday in a Charlestor hospital after a short illness. Final rites Thursday 1 p.m. at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel burial Layland Cemetery. He was a former Beckley policeman with a BS in public administration and had been accepted to WVU Law. member of Masonic Lodge 85 Bluefield. Speakers and graveside rites by the lodge.
Mrs. Belle Reed age 74 of Orgas died Monday at Charleston hospital after a long illness. The funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home Whitesville with Rev. D E Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor. She was a sister of Mrs. Ida Reed of Crab Orchard.
John Colandros of Point Pleasant admitted in U S District Court to receiving and disposing of stolen goods including 500 dresses worth 27000 and 47 television sets. He previously faced a guilty verdict for receiving and disposing of a shipment of camera supplies. Sentencing postponed.
Final rites for Daniel Tommy Wallace 15 of Matheny will be held at Matheny United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday. Wallace drowned July 4 while swimming at Camp Clark in Westfield Connecticut where he had worked in tobacco fields. He was born November 28, 1955 in Coal Mountain, son of George W and Martha Hatfield Wallace. Survivors include two brothers Tracey and Randall and three sisters Alice Phyllis Pamela. The body will lie at Evans Funeral Home Oceana with calling from 4 to 10 p.m. today and to church one hour before the service.
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