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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1955
Page
1
Washington reports the Colorado Springs project faced a halt as the Appropriations Committee urged freezing further spending on the 125 million Air Force Academy construction near Denver. The panel recommended a broad funding bill for the upcoming fiscal year, with leverage over the stalled program.
The House Appropriations Committee rejected President Eisenhower’s request for 30 million dollars to provide free Salk polio vaccine for needy children citing lack of authorization. The panel approved a 1.65 billion dollar federal appropriations bill and shifted funds across programs while halting work on the 125 million dollar Air Force Academy project. It also funded state evacuation plans for A-bomb targets, rejected atomic powered merchant ship, and allocated 3 million for Big Four summit planning. Authorities debated farm policy and prison funding as part of the overall bill.
House public works members say Eisenhower may accept a near billion dollar annual gas and related tax package to fund a 33 billion highway modernization drive over 12 years. If the bond plan fails, Congress would finance by pay as you go with higher taxes and tolls on roads and fuel.
President Eisenhower promised Congress leaders frequent progress reports during the Big Four conference in Geneva and an appraisal of its accomplishments at the end. The White House said the leaders were told of ongoing updates, with no discussion of specific legislation. Senator Knowland said the resolution freeing Soviet satellites from Communist domination had his approval.
Fair cool to night with lows 54 to 60 north and 58 to 64 south. Wednesday remains generally fair with little temperature change. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures, warmer by Saturday, cooler Sunday, and scattered showers by Sunday night totaling 0.25 to 0.5 inch. Normal regional highs around 75. Beckley Oak Hill and points report highs in the 70s. Rivers and reservoirs remain muddy with slight clearing expected.
Pittsburgh reports that CIO United Steelworkers and AFL aluminum workers are coordinating pay talks for about 25,000 ALCOA employees. USW sessions begin today while AFL talks start Thursday, with joint bargaining seen as pivotal in labor circles ahead of a merger vote next December in New York.
Mrs Catherine Kreitzer a 64 year old Camp Hill grandmother won 32000 on CBS television and heads for New York with her Bible to decide whether to keep the 32000 or risk for The 64000 Question on the show.
Raleigh County Clerk Harry F E Anderson writes to Congressman Byrd protesting a House Armed Services budget that omits West Virginia from military project funding. He seeks a supplemental Air National Guard appropriation and urges WV congressmen to press to include Raleigh County. He notes potential needs for military installations in the state.
A snow avalanche on Mt Temple near Banff, Alberta, yesterday afternoon left five boys dead and two missing. The victims include Richard and James Balls 13 from Philadelphia Luther Seddon 13 from St Louis William Wise 15 and William Watts 16 both of Philadelphia. Two Philadelphia youths Miles Marble 12 and David Chapin 15 are missing. Frederick Ballard 13 and Jerry Clattenburg 14 are hospitalized in Banff with injuries. Peter Smith 13 and Tony Woodfield 16 escaped injury. The group of about 11 Wilderness Club members from Philadelphia was led by O D Dickenson and W H Oeser. Banff is a town of about 2,000 in Banff National Park Manitoba
Cleveland three judge Court of Appeals declines new trial on grounds of trial error and fair hearing. 37 assignments of error rejected yet rule on second motion based on allegedly newly discovered evidence from Dr Paul L Kirk. If denied, Sheppard faces life sentence with parole eligibility after 10 years. time served in county jail not counted.
Raleigh County Prosecutor orders full inquiry into Clyde Greer death after a fall in jail and post arrest injuries. Autopsy found extensive head injuries and cerebral hemorrhage. family requested autopsy. Sheriff to determine if a prior brawl occurred before Greer’s Sunday arrest.
A 2 year old girl named Donna Sue Davis was abducted from her crib and found fatally injured in a farm field near South Sioux City, Nebraska. Police questioned a man in what officials called a routine arrest as the murder investigation began, with neighbors noting the child as the neighborhood darling.
A hearing for Mrs. Nora Hart of Richmond District on a charge of contributing to a minor's delinquency was rescheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday by Magistrate J. E. Mays. Hart is linked to a midnight fracas at Magistrate Ted Kessinger's home, with three others involved. Frank Rice of White Oak remains jailed on grand larceny charges as police seek Franklin Lambert, also linked to the incident.
WHIS-TV will start on channel July 31 with NBC affiliation. General manager Hugh Shott Jr. says coverage spans about Bluefield area within 100 miles. Studios occupy the municipal building third floor. transmitter on East River Mountain.
Eleftherois Kavounidis, 34, appeared in Probate Court yesterday requesting a legal name change to Larry Andrews. He quipped that even his wife cannot spell his name correctly.
West Virginia Governor Marland launches a statewide effort to attract new industries with luncheon campaigns in New York and planned stops in Chicago Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle and possibly Cleveland and St Louis. Arthur D Little Inc identifies metal working apparel woodworking and chemical sectors as top growth targets plus automotive interest guides future outreach and tax structure questions. The 32 member Committee on Industrial Development meets Sept 10 to review Arthur D Little findings and upcoming luncheons while Marland pursues private investor briefings during the Chicago Governors Conference week.
A Baltimore air crash at Glenn L. Martin Co. airport leaves the pilot dead and three crewmen unaccounted for with two others injured. The B57 twin jet failed after takeoff toward Texas, engine trouble forced a return, and the craft struck contractor equipment near the runway in front of the control tower. Names were not released.
Capital Transit Co directors approve a plan to resume trolleys and buses with higher revenue for the company and a 10 cent hourly raise for striking workers. Union leaders will be invited to the House District Committee to weigh the plan as a 120 day truce with a fare increase during the period and a goal of final settlement.
Carl E. Carniel owner of the Turf Restaurant on 1921 By-Pass was remanded to Raleigh County Jail in lieu of bond after waiving preliminary hearing to the grand jury on a bad check charge. He was arraigned before Magistrate J P Meadows who set a $500 appearance bond but Carniel did not post. The warrant was sworn by W N Sharitz of Giant Dollar Supermarket over a $124 bad check.
Mrs Mary Francis Williamson of Piney View sues William E Jones for 10000 in Raleigh County Circuit Court after her husband Dolph Williamson was killed by a shotgun blast on May 7. Jones, aged 75, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a 12 member jury after a three day trial and sentenced to 12 months in Raleigh County Jail with a 500 dollar fine and costs, stay of execution for 60 days to allow an appeal.
Three defendants stood before Judge Harry L. McCreery for sentencing in Raleigh County. Eddie G. Hess of Calloway Heights drew nine months in jail, a $100 fine, and court costs after pleading guilty to attempting to commit a felony. probation was denied due to a prior record. Charles Martin Kiser of Beckley was granted one year of probation after a 12 month jail sentence for involuntary manslaughter in the Mabscott incident, with mitigating circumstances cited. Roy A. Leasure of East Beckley was released after prosecutors moved to night the grand larceny charge, with the court noting extenuating factors and mistaken advice in pleading guilty. Four more defendants are set for sentencing Wednesday: Fred Lawson, Albert R. Hodges, Paul McVey Bennett, and Benny N. Smith.
Elkins requests the local airport be considered for a proposed Air National Guard jet squadron in the state. The bid was led by Air Force Reserve captain Jack R. Nuzum of Elkins, named chair of the West Virginia State Aeronautics Commission for the coming year.
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