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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1965

Page

2

LBJ Jubilant Over Civil Rights Act Compliance

President Johnson voiced deep optimism over the Civil Rights Act progress in Congress and praised early votes on the measure as a sign of broader support. He highlighted funding priorities including Medicare and voting rights while noting White House aides and military appointments tied to the administration’s agenda.

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Kosyain Hints USSR To Spend More For Arms

Premier Kosygin hints Moscow may boost military spending amid rising global tensions and the Vietnam war, signaling a shift from earlier cuts. He stresses defense is essential to national interests and the military budget could include aid to North Vietnam and missile programs, despite prior reductions.

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Burial Insurance Sold by Mail

Old line legal service advertises burial insurance sold by mail with low friction requirements. It promises life policy continuity, fixed premiums, and no agent calls. Contact information points to Central Security and The Insurance Co. Mogt in Fort Worth area.

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Princeton students to help job hunt for others in summer aid plan

Garrett said Princeton sent about a handful of students to major cities to compile lists of potential employers for Princeton students for summer work. Rent Schler, class of 1910, noted similar programs at other schools and Ivy League colleges. He argued the poverty program is necessary as families can’t always afford college costs.

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Student Skydiver Killed In Parachute Mishap

Army officials say 18 year old Gregory Wy Greeny, a student skydiver from Muntington and member of the Aviation Company, 10th Aerial Daly West Virginia, died in a weekend jump when parachutes failed to open above Cairn air field. The incident involved a parachutists scheduler at the unit.

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U S Proposes World Monetary Conference

Washington reports the United States backing a world monetary conference to strengthen international finance. Treasury Secretary Fowler announced in Springs that the U S stands ready to attend and help shape steps toward improved global monetary arrangements. A prepared plan and advisory committee will coordinate congressional and executive actions to present a united U S position.

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Ex-Welfare Chief to Sue Over Final Salary

Former Welfare Commissioner Bernard Stith Smith says Rena Gainer withheld his $4,250 final salary as retaliation. He plans a suit alleging improper deduction and seeks personal damages, including travel and ethics expenses, after Gainer refused the payoff pending review.

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Panel Quizzes LBJ Nominee For Judge

Washington UPI report notes farmer M i Gov Eames Coleman faced a Senate panel to clarify racial views before a federal judgeship on the Eighth Circuit. Hearing delayed when Coleman hospitalized for a kidney ailment. administration backs him as competent for the seat amid protests. Also coverage of a separate hearing on the Eighth Circuit nomination and gun control discussions by Ways & Means, tied to Johnson’s broad policy aims.

Washington UPI Farmer Eames Coleman Lesident Johnson Senate Gulchin Senate Slydeary Committee Fironit Court of Appeals Mahama Joulsiana Woridé Georgia Colemin Colemim Cale Chainer of Commerce Vause Ways & Means Ebirne

Coleman Backed By Kaizenbach for U S Circuitnomination

Ally General Katzenbach backed former Mississippi Governor Coleman’s bid for the U S Court of Appeals seat amid civil rights opposition. He praised Coleman’s courage in racial issues, noting actions in Mississippi and calls to investigate segregationist influences while urging moderation and respect for the law. He cited Coleman’s support for White Citizens Councils and compliance with court rulings during his career.

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Deaths And Funerals Mrs Pilla Garrett 72

Mrs Pilla Garrett 72 died Sunday morning in an Oak Hill hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel Wak HI with honors. burial in Oak Hill Guardian Fellows Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Muriel of Cincinnati and Margaret of Oak Hill, a son Arnold of Oaks Mul, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Body remains at funeral home after 4 pm today for visitation.

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James Howard Bair gravesite rites for infant child

James Howard Bair of Blae Ridge Memorial Gardens attended a graveside service for a baby who died Saturday evening in a local hospital. Survivors include the parents, a brother Jo Jr and sister Js fiewell at home, plus grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Maple Fork. Funeral arrangements are at Webb and Neal Funeral Home.

James Howand Bale Wille Davis Bair Wid Pant Blae Ridge Memorial Gardens Heather Jo: Jr Js. Fiewell George Davis Maple Fork Webb Neal

Mrs Billie V Barlow services held in Minden

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Billie Vive ian Barlow 87 of Minden state services at Oak HM Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev Randolph Wohnsay and Rev Dil Men efee in charge. Burial follows at Vigil Lawn Memorial Park under Tyree Funeral. She died Sunday at a local hospital after a long illness. Born October 24, 1907 in Prudence she was daughter of the late Robert M and Julia Wilson Stinhedt. Survived by daughter Patricia Ann King of North Palm Beach one brother Jack Stinnett of Denver three sisters Co P Metung of Mooseheven Bla Mrs Burgess of Ypsilanti Mich and Mrs Mate ealiaas Yates of Rock Lek and one grandchild. Body to be taken from Tyree Funeral to Oak Hill for burial at 3 p.m. today and to lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

Billie Ian Barlow Minden Oak HM Baptist Church Randolph Wohnsay Dil Menefee Muriak Vigil Lawn Memorial Park al_Oak Bartow O.thm Beckley Hospital Prudence Robert M Julia Wilson Stinhedt Patricia Ann King North Palm Beach Fin Jack Stinnett Benyer Cole P. Metung Moosehesven Burgess Ypsilanti Mich Mate Ealiaas Yates Rock Lek Tyree Oak

Wyatt funeral for Fields Thomas Wyatt in Rich Creek

Funeral services for Fields Thomas Wyatt 78 of Rich Creek will be held Tuesday at Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Elder R Con officiating, burial in Wyatt Cemetery at Spanishbury. Wyatt died of a heart attack at Topa. Born August 28, 1833 in Wyoming County, he was a retired carpenter. Survivors include a son Alden of Berlin S. J. and a grandson, Mea Wehard with whom he lived, two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.

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Service for Thomas C. Simpson Held at Central Baptist

The funeral for Thomas C. Simpson, 63, will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central Baptist Church, with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial follows in Greenwood Memorial Park. Simpson, born November 4 1901 in Virginia, died after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, a son Thomas Jr., a daughter Yvonne, a brother Leroy, a halfbrother George Brown, and two grandchildren. The body will be moved from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlors one hour before services.

David Smith Thomas C. Simpson Central Baptist Church Burkitt Greenwood Memorial Park Simpson Grim Virginia Anbrew Simpson Jia Simpson Thomas ©, Jr Beckley Yvonnis Leroy Buffalo N.Y George Brown Rochester Fran Iho Ritchie Johnson

James E Leach Funeral Arrangements Complete

James Edward Leach 69 of Herndon died at home Sunday at 6 AM Born April 1 1896 in North Carolina he was son of Ed Leach and Nancy Edwards Leach. He worked for Ifmeann Coal Co Deerfield until retirement and had lived in Wyoming County since 1942 Survived by wife Maisie Jackson Leach The body is at McDougal Funeral Home Mullens NCRNS

Janes Edward Leach Herndon Diard North Caroling Ed Leach Nancy Edwards ‘Leach Ifmeann Coal Company Deerfield Wyoming County Maisie Jackson Leach McDougall Funeral Home Mullens NCRNS

Buffato Man Charged In Brother Murder Case

Buffato Man is charged with stabbing his brother Allen Hay Cremeans in Colupbug after an argument Saturday. Police say the accused used a pair of semsurs and dines in the attack. the victim died on arrival at hospital.

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Actor Ray Collins Dies at 13 While Acting on Perry Mason

Ray Collins, veteran actor known for his work on the Perry Mason TV series, died in a California hospital after a long battle with emphysema. He resided with his wife Jean and had recently been associated with CBS and RS TV productions before his death.

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Gulf Stream Study Under Way With Washington Cupti Seleg

A large Gulf Stream research effort is organized by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey to study Atlantic patterns. Institutions across federal and academic sectors join as researchers depart from Norfolk Virginia and Savannah Georgia to set sail aboard the expedition.

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Mars Photo Mission Near End Mariner 4 In Home Stretch

Pasadena off the Mars project moves into the final approach phase as Mariner 4 nears Mars for the first close up photos. The 575 pound spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral November 28 will begin transmitting 21 pictures at 10 600 miles and eight hours 35 minutes per image as it closes to Mars.

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Survive British crash amazes passengers in Ly mpne

A Hawker Siddeley 148 operated by Skyways Coach-Air Service plunged into heavy rain at Lympne England tearing a wing overturning three times before resting upside down. Five aboard including Capt Jeff Smith and stewardess Ann Playfoot escaped by safety belts or quick exits. None seriously hurt. three still in hospital. Official noted miracle no fire.

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Bradshaw Man Heads Legion at Charleston Convention

A McDowell County automatile salesman who served in World War II and Korea was elected state Commander of the American Legion, succeeding Isaac Mayfield. The convention in Charleston drew about 540 Legionnaires as new officers were installed and a new West Virginia Legion Press Association formed to boost coverage of legion activities statewide.

Charleston McDowell County Kereas William T. Black Bradshaw Isaac Maydield Bridgeport Mack Guv Hulett Smith Progress Corps New Legion Suntay Mataiders Soll A. Higgleman Kirby Hampshire County PLC Huntington Half Lyons New Martinavilles Bickel Fairmont Donald A. Nickerson West Virginia State Police Jon Jones Weirton Army of the Legion West Virginia American Legion Press Association Janus Arsine Ialeon Legion Gene Loss Morgantown Mike Swerney Ches Fer Portland Ore Mayfield Tohiny B Doves Dickel Richant Earle Davies Dewey Mentz Welch Chissel S. Flynn Clarksburg Charles Ao Womls Tantine Parsons

Science Camp In Final Week At National Youth Camp

MARLINTON UPD The 100 boys at the National Youth Science Camp entered its final week with activities planned through next Monday including a press conference at the Statehouse in Charleston. Notable events feature astronaut program head Col. Charles Yeager and visits to Green Bank NRAO and the Greenbrier Hotel, with a closing news conference in Charleston. Bobby Uiel led a Sunday meet with scores from James Latham Edwin Mortis and Hilee Mayer, each at 20 points.

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Viet Nam Day Parade Marks New Offensive Threat

U.S. troops from the division’s Second Brigade based at Fort Riley engage in coastal operations in Cam Tinh Bay. They debarked from USS Gordon at a shoreline built by Army Engineers, under calm skies at 4:40 a.m. with jets overhead and no Communist harassment reported.

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Honolulu Reporter Named Miss Hawaii

Corhy Han any newspaper reporter y was doubling as a homily queen i oy. Trokertt Conlan, 78 a ine Bradiate of Kalani High Short in Uonolulu, Saturday night was named Miss Hawaii. Miss Conlan was editor of hor e high school paper, and is spend ing the summer ats an intern reporter for the Honolulu Stay Bulletin. She is also a national merit scholar and plans to one or Stanford University this fall to strdy journalism.

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Russian Jews Plight Discussed at World Jewish Congress

STRASBOURG France UP1 LEaders of Jewish communities worldwide opened discussions on the plight of Jews in Russia. World Jewish Congress President Nahum Goldmann warned Moscow tortures and discrimination threaten Jews more than other groups. An analysis by Erich Galda... is to be presented at Brandeis University. Jews must resist anti Semitic moves from their first appearance.

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Radar Technicians Gather Despite Widespread Disarray

A list of crewmen and radar technicians from multiple locations including Roslindale Massachusetts Worcester Massachusetts and Ralph North Carolina appears. The fragmentary OCR shows names such as Charles Say Yur Anarsan and David Al Sue Jes with ranks like Airman and radh technician and mentions various locations and unit identifiers.

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Mad Bomber Sightings Shock Downtown Minelty

A chaotic sequence of blasts rocked key locations near the downtown area of Minelty over several days. Police describe the weapon as black powder similar to that used in attacks, with two major incidents injuring structures near the Moyer building and Sasanite Building. Deputy Vice Marshal Malone notes the pattern suggests a road bomber active across the city, with blasts reported at 490 west, 400 finally, and 409 north, and a suspected westward shift in today’s events.

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Fezzes Flood Capital Correction in Shriners Meet

Charles Cameron Lewis of Shady Spring is reported in satisfactory condition after a one car crash on the West Virginia Turnpike. The Shriners convention in Washington aims to draw around 150 000 visitors over five days, hoping to surpass the 50 000 attendance set in 1954.

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