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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1962

Page

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Soviet Union Serves Notice On Nuclear Tests

Moscow says it will conduct further nuclear tests as talks in Geneva approach, accusing the United States of pressuring for a test ban while accusing Washington of demanding open espionage and thwarting negotiations. The Foreign Ministry warnings link Berlin and Germany policy to a broader stance.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Foreign Ministry Geneva Germany Berlin U.S U.S.S.R NATO Eisenhower Kennedy

New 29 Count Fraud Indictment Faces Billie Sol Estes

Billie Sol Estes faces arraignment on a new 29 count fraud indictment in El Paso Texas. UPI reports creditors may seek bankruptcy declarations as Estes and three co defendants plead to each count before U.S. District Judge R E Thomason.

Billie Sol EL Paso Tex UPI Billie Sol Estes Hulse Estes U.S

Collision on Highway Kills Two. Dozens Injured in Bus Crash

BELLEVILLE Ind UPI two people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a Greyhound Scenic Cruiser en route from St Louis to New York collided with a semi trailer on U S 40 near Belleville Indiana. The bus tore open spilling passengers as it overturned. One identified dead was William David Neville 67 Edinburg Ind. An unidentified woman also died. Several victims hospitalized in critical condition. Officials say the crash occurred as the bus attempted to pass the truck rather than side by side. The drivers were only lightly hurt.

Bellevile, Ind UPI St. Louis New York U.S. 40 Ere Carroll Lee Martin Altamont William David Neville Edinburg Ind Indiana

Kennedy Accepts Ribicoff Resignation and Imminent Replacement

President Kennedy accepts Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Abraham Ribicoff’s resignation with regret as he pursues a Senate seat from Connecticut. An assistant says a successor announcement is imminent. Kennedy praises Ribicoff’s trailblazing work in health, education, and welfare in a 12 page letter.

Washington API Kennedy White House Ribicoff Congress Connecticut

Churchill Shows Improvement in Illness Update

London reports say Sir Winston Churchill shows slight improvement with the blood clot in his broken left leg and bronchial infection easing. A hospital bulletin notes his temperature is normal and coughing less, with Lady Churchill calling him rather better and having a comfortable night.

London UPI Winston Churchill Churchill Middlesex Hospital Lord Moran Churchill H. J. Seddon Evan Bedford P. H. Newman

Kennedy postpones Brazil trip to November 12

President Kennedy delays his planned visit to Brazil until November 12. Press secretary Pierre Salinger, now in Brasilia, says the move has nothing to do with Brazil’s political crisis. He and President Joao Goulart had agreed to delay the trip slated for late this month.

Washington UPI Kennedy Brazil Pierre Salinger Brasilia Joao Goulart

West Virginia Weather Forecast And River Gauges

Overcast tonight with 60s to near 70s lows. Saturday partly cloudy with highs 78 to 85 and scattered thundershowers late. Five day outlook shows near normal 85 64 south and 83 57 north, cooler weekend then warm Monday, rain 0.3 inch mainly Sunday or Monday. Beckley highs 82 yesterday lows 68. Greenbrier River normal clear. Lake normal clear. gauge 2.3 feet at Hinton.

Beckley Greenbrier Hinton

Ban the Bomb Group Plans Moscow Peace Parade

A diverse group of ban the bomb supporters including US and UK figures plans a march from the Kremlin to the U S Embassy and back to Red Square in Moscow despite Soviet threats to expel participants. The event, linked to the World Congress for Peace and Disarmament, is part of ongoing protests against nuclear tests and the arms race.

Moscow UPI Kremlin U. S Red Square United States Canada Denmark Norway Japan India Lord Bertrand) Russell England World Congress For Peace and Disarmament

Gov Barron Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Gov. W. W. Barron was discharged from Elkins Memorial General Hospital after nine days for an intestinal upset. He underwent his annual physical and was told to rest until the first of the week. Barron, who developed the illness during a Hershey trip, returned to the executive mansion in Charleston last night.

Charleston UPI W. W. Barron Executive Mansion Elkins Memorial

Squabble Over Politics Disrupts Road Hearing

Washington witnesses a tense House Highway Subcommittee session over the Beckley West Virginia right of way for a federal aided road project. Rep Cramer challenges why only a 1500 foot strip near South Oakwood Ave was studied, accusing bias toward the Underwood administration. Chairman Wright defends the probe and notes broader investigations elsewhere.

Washington UPI House Beckley W . Va W. Va Subcommittee Walter May West Virginia Congressional William Cramer R-Fla Oakwood Ave Neville Fourth Streets Cramer Cecil Underwood May Jim Wright D-Tex Oklahoma Flor

Beckley Figure Crowned Miss West Virginia Event

Nancy Kay and Chris attend West Virginia University Morgantown as Gov. Barron to crown the new Miss West Virginia at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Sarandon of 317 Woodlawn Ave and his mother linked to Beckley club sponsoring Miss Beckley while in Athens Greece.

Sarandon Woodlawn Ave Athens Greece Chris Beckley Business and Professional Woman’s Club Nancy Kay West Virginia University Morgantown West Virginia W. W. Barron

Upstaters Ahead For Miss West Virginia Title

Charleston UPI reports that the Miss West Virginia preliminary rounds conclude tonight with Morgantown’s Diane Joyce Hunter winning the talent division and Fairmont’s Anita Zannier taking first in swim suit and evening gown. Ten entrants compete in each division as contestants vie for admission to the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Finalists will be crowned Saturday to succeed Carole Johnson of Fairmont.

West Virginia Atlantic City N. J Carole Johnson Fairmont

Prize Hat Contest at Highland Garden Club Dinner

Last night’s dinner prize went to Mrs. George Warren Hodel for a center hat that held a pork chop plate with succotash and grapes. The entry featured a lip stick napkin streamer and a camouflaged look. Other winners included Mrs. Richard Doubt Starr with branches and flowers and Mrs. Allen Bliss with a tropical fruit trimmed chapeau.

George Warren Hodel Center Highland Garden Club Richard Doubt Starr

Hawaii Lass Wins Miss U S A Title At Miss Universe

Hawaii's Macel Leilani Wilson, a 19 year old from Honolulu, captured the Miss U S A crown amid 51 international contenders in Miami Beach. She earned 6000 dollars in prizes and a chance at the Miss Universe title after triumphing over 15 semi finalists. Wilson told reporters she felt great and walked with queenly poise, citing nerves before the judging and thinking of her boyfriend and parents after the win. Five finalists remained for the final judging to determine the Miss Universe crown.

Miami Beach UPI Hawaii Macel Leilani Wilson Honolulu Michael Webber Eau ¢ ‘Lake Wis

Summer Resort Blaze Kills 2 at Hawkins Hotel

A three story Hawkins Hotel near Liberty New York burned in the Catskills early today killing two. About fifty guests were in the hotel with thirteen others hospitalized five hours after the fire started at 234 a.m. EDT. Police said several may have been outside the building when the blaze began and investigated the cause. Property damage is estimated at 50000 dollars.

Liberty N.Y UPI Catskill Hawkins Hotel Esther Manor

Tucker County Soldier Killed In Plane Crash

In Grafenwoehr Germany two U S Army aircrew were killed when a light plane crashed shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Captain Ronald W Anderson 33 of Miami Florida and crew chief Sp John A Evans 23 of Lead Mine West Virginia died in the incident. They were survived by spouses and children and were based in Germany.

Dow Jones Noon Averages Report Quiet Trading

The Dow Jones industrials stood at 588.35, down 1.92 points at midday. The rail index listed 124.92, down 0.57, utilities at 114.84, down 0.21, and overall stocks at 205.52, down 0.65 with volume totaling 1,320,000 shares traded by noon.

Dow Jones

Ravens Plans New Plant in Shinnston Talks of 125 Jobs

Ravens Metal Products announced a new plant planned for Shinnston with potential employment for up to 125 persons. Ravens President Lloyd Cook said location will be decided within a week and the total cost for building and equipment would be about 1 million dollars.

Parkersburg UPI Shinnston Ravens Metal Products Ravens Lioyd Cook

Major Kennedy Foreign Aid Victory Expected in Conference

Washington report says Kennedy administration pursues a double victory in a House Senate conference on foreign aid. The House passed a 4.6 billion authorization 250 to 164 allowing the president to continue aid to Yugoslavia and Poland when vital to national security, while the Senate bill would restrict him to surplus food only. The outcome hinges on the conference agreement.

Washington

West Virginia Democrats Back Kennedy Aid Bill

West Virginia's five Democratic representatives voted for President Kennedy's $4.6 billion foreign aid bill. The measure passed the House 250 to 164, with Republican Arch Moore the lone WV representative voting against it. Voters for the bill were Reps. Cleveland Bailey Ken Hechler Elizabeth Kee John Slack and Harley Staggers.

Washington

Kennedy seeks power to buy bonds for UN aid

Kennedy asks Congress to authorize buying 100 million dollars worth of United Nations bonds to ease the world organization’s finances. Senate approval already granted. Conference committee to reconcile House and Senate versions next week as White House allies push a liberal aid consensus with Yugoslavia and Poland in view.

U.S United Nations World Organization Kennedy Congress Senate White House Conference Committee House Yugoslavia Poland

Palmer repeats as British Open champion with record 276

In Troon Scotland Arnold Palmer fired a course record 67 and 69 today to win the British Open golf championship for the second consecutive year, finishing with a 72 hole total of 276 strokes.

Troon Scotland Arnold Palmer

Better Use For It At Home West Virginia Eyes 1964 Fair

West Virginia Atty Gen C Donald Robertson questioned the 100000 legislative grant for preliminary work on a state pavilion for the 1964 65 New York World's Fair. He warned total costs could reach 125 million and urged a review by the Board of Public Works before spending, considering the state's economic condition.

Charleston Robertson State Commerce Department

Tax Haven Issue Divides Byrd Committee

The Senate Finance Committee split over Kennedy tax reform for U.S. firms abroad. It rejected a bid to set aside the foreign tax haven issue 9-8, with Byrd warning progress by next Tuesday. Kennedy seeks end of indefinite deferral and annual taxes on foreign earnings, promising about 60 million yearly. The panel also approved a 1.1 billion tax break for business and utilities to spur investment in equipment.

Washington UPI Senate Finance Committee Kennedy Carl T Carl T. ‘Curtis, R-Neb., To Set It Aside. Chairman Harry F. Byrd Dva U.S

Shortening The News From Wire Dispatches

American Telstar scientists planned to relay the first true trans Atlantic telephone conversations via the tiny orbiting sphere. Britons tested on the 24th orbit and reached AT and T in Andover Maine. Kennedy heads to Hyannis Port for weekend with family. McCloskey nominated ambassador to Ireland. Khrushchev signals a broad cold war review at Geneva talks. Armored car looted of about 63000 in Waltham. Edward E. Smith 58 dies in fog crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike. Javits predicts a close vote on the medical care bill in the Senate. Brown Gov. appears in the page 2 continuation.

Telstar United States AT &T Andover Maine Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass Squaw Island Morton Downey Senate Matthew H. McCloskey Ireland Russia Geneva Berlin Nikita S. Khrushchev Moscow Waltham Edward E. Smith Maple Heights Ohio Jacob K. Javits R-N. Y

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