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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
8
The column answers readers questions on drinking age at 21, city licenses, and licensing limits. It notes Beckley residents need a local license, which cannot substitute for a state operator license, with guidance on using licenses within other cities.
Severe storms and tornadoes roared across Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana with winds up to 80 mph. More than 30 000 Chicago homes lost power as lines and trees fell. A possible tornado struck McHenry Illinois smashing a tree into a house and a root beer stand was demolished with no injuries reported.
Cloudy and warm with a 50 percent chance of storms through Tuesday. Highs mostly in the mid 80s, lows in the 60s. River levels normal to clear, Greenbrier and Lake water levels normal with one gate open. Five day WV forecast shows five degree above normal highs and mids 50s to 60s in the north, with heat early in the period and cooler weekend. showers possible late week.
NASA announced a Saturn 1 unmanned Apollo test flight set for August 20 to a suborbital hop about 750 miles into space and a high-speed reentry to test heat shield ahead of a November crewed orbit attempt. The test aims to clear the way for a three-man orbit mission in a similar craft.
An unidentified gunman robbed Leta Toler, owner of a rural Gilbert Creek store, of 300 dollars in cash over the weekend and fled in a 1958 model car. No injuries reported and suspect at large.
U S Air Force and Navy pilots struck three oil depots during 88 missions over North Viet Nam. An American F4 Phantom was downed but rescued. an A4 Skyhawk from USS Constellation was missing. Rescue planes saved downed crews within 20 minutes as losses mounted among helicopters and a four-man crew. American infantry battered Viet Cong near the Cambodian border while long-range bombardment damaged storage, rail lines, and roads.
The latest round of talks to end a severe airline strike resumes with IAM representatives accusing carriers of stalling. Key mediators and union leaders report little progress on wage and fringe-benefits asks. travel chaos and $21 million losses affect five lines and 450000 travelers.
President Johnson used a statistical defense to counter Republican inflation charges on a Des Moines farm audience. He argued wages and incomes rose faster than prices, boosting individual purchasing power by about 21 percent over five years, though recent months show slower gains as prices rise sharply.
Cheyenne Wyoming firefighters required 44 minutes to extinguish a small shed fire where 500 exploded fireworks were found inside. In Carlisle England a prize for a 10 day Swiss holiday was refused by Benedictine nuns. In Farmington New Mexico a nonscheduled Herman and the Hermits landing occurred as two musicians were airsick and treated by a local doctor.
The Senate Republican policy committee released a frank report urging the GOP to target young voters in their early to mid twenties as the key to regaining national majority status. The document argues new voters, influenced by issues and ties of their era, could be converted to Republicans, marking a potential turning point after decades.
Civil rights leaders vow to renew protests after a Sunday clash at the Grenada county courthouse. About 75 people heard Leon Hall of Dr. King’s staff urge action, with planned efforts to use Sardis Lake and Kiwanis pool, amid arrests of two white men for shooting at federal officials and civil rights workers.
Fifty seven contestants paraded through downtown Miami on Sunday night in costumes of their native lands to open the annual Miss Universe Pageant. Judges will select 15 semifinalists Wednesday night before the final judging Saturday night on CBS at Miami Beach Auditorium with color TV equipment. A photography session was scheduled today.
In Belgrade, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Tito met for a second round of talks on Viet Nam peace before Gandhi heads to Moscow. Tanjug released texts of Sunday speeches stressing nonaligned nations' duties and a just solution for the Vietnamese people.
Returning congressmen face a cautious election year agenda under President Johnson with civil rights, education, poverty, auto safety, defense, and foreign aid proposals. Freshmen Democrats seek home campaigning as adjournment looms possibly in September, signaling altered Johnson programs and a slow legislative pace.
Elaura Jaquette, 20, a zoology major at the University of Colorado, was found dead in the Macky Auditorium organ practice room after a violent confrontation. Police say the assailant bears marks from the fight. several people have been questioned but no suspects named. The case follows a pattern of violent campus slayings over 18 years in the region.
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