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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1967
Page
11
Assistant teacher Saunders will join the Junior Class at Berea College in September alongside Phyllis Farmer. Pre school program classes funded by the Raleigh County Board of Education ran from June 26 to August 21, with daily sessions 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Airman J C William B Hughes re enlists in the U S Air Force with career status after a board review of character and performance. He serves in the Military Airlift Command and is a 1963 Stratton High School graduate. His wife is the daughter of Ernest Vennings of Charleston, S C. His father lives in Beckley. Marine Pvt Rudy T Grose recruits at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Mullens. New recruits process at the depot receive uniforms gear and their first haircut then move through eight weeks of boot camp under drill instructors. Airman Fred E Powers selected for technical training at Chanute AFB Illinois as an aircraft maintenance specialist after completing basic at Lackland AFB Texas. Powers is a 1966 Glen Rogers High School grad and attended Concord State College. Airman C James Gordon of New Plymouth Idaho earns recognition for proficiency as a personnel specialist with an Oregon State University AFROTC detachment. Gordon honored for duty performance under the Zero Defects program. His wife Nancy is the daughter of Ilene R Elliott of Gallipolis Ohio. Gordon's father-in-law Ed Wycal resides in Oak Hill.
Letter writer Lawrence Marden describes fright and damage from aircraft flying at treetop level over Beckley. He cites risk to children and the elderly, hospital patients, livestock, and property and urges public notice or training simulations. He asks for compensation for damages and better city preparation.
Charleston report says an old 1891 West Virginia statute on cigarette sales to under 21 was circulated to retailers. Dr I E Buff and Chester P Tinsley discuss enforcement doubts, air pollution links, and public education as a smoke risk to children.
District Attorney Jim Garrison drives a busy week by issuing one arrest warrant and two grand jury subpoenas, agreeing to a TV appearance, as NBC questions his probe into the Kennedy case and the Shaw indictment. Jury targets include ex-investigator Gurvich and prisoners Cander.
Washington dispatch jokes about Gardner Murphy and his idea that numbers have traits. A playful test linked names Lyndon Johnson Eleanor Roosevelt Dirksen and Goldwater to odd or even numbers, suggesting Democrats clash among themselves while Republicans stay divided.
The Ninth Annual Raleigh County Horse Show at Bradley wrapped after three days with winners in many classes. Top placers include Bonnie Moore riding Lady Be Good in English pleasure and Judy Hirsch riding Sparkling Stonewall in amateur five gaited, with multiple riders from Beckley, Bradley, Charleston and other towns earning honors across walking, two and three gaited divisions and halter, riding, and pony events.
A Hampton Bays reader laments the decline of classic film on late night TV and argues that stars like Bogart, Gable and Dietrich outshine current talk and variety hosts. He praises Dracula and Frankenstein as lasting entertainment and predicts enduring appeal beyond late-night eras.
A Clarksburg firm, Kyle & Co., won a 298,417 dollar contract to furnish two West Liberty State College dormitories. Officials said Kyle’s bid met all specifications, while two Wheeling bids from Stone & Thomas and Reichart's did not and were rejected for not meeting full specs.
Secretary of Labor Wirtz approved a $40 000 experimental and demonstration project grant under Title I of the Manpower Development and Training Act and the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Charleston center will recruit 125 unemployed and under employed trainees annually for job development and placement.
Israelis, still riding the six day war high, confront a perplexing shift as world opinion, especially France, grows cooler. Defense minister Dayan warns of Soviet setbacks and a tough line ahead while Israelis fear future violence and the fate of Jerusalem.
Metro Court Judge Andrew Doyle rules maximum four hours in city jails for intoxicated offenders with early release for quick sobering cases. He notes drunks consume about 18 meals during confinement and the policy saves money.
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