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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1971
Page
1
A nationwide strike by about half a million communications workers adds to mounting labor problems along with copper telegraph and longshoremen strikes. The UP report covers related labor actions and global incidents including a major quake near New Britain Island and parole actions for antiwar figures.
In Louisville Kentucky Mary Ann Wyatt 21 a nursing home aide is indicted on 10 counts of murder and one count of arson for a fatal blaze at Westminster Terrace Presbyterian Home for Senior Citizens January 14. The fire killed 10 residents and eight four survived. investigators cite a library area start with a highly combustible fuel. Wyatt remained jailed without bail for arraignment.
Senate subcommittee hearings spotlight Deputy issues in enforcing Landrum Griffin act Gr iffin criticizes the Labor Department for delays and weak application in the UMWA trusteeship probe tied to the 1969 presidential election Yablonski Jr agrees noting poor procedures bias and rights violations while Hodgson and UMWA officials are to testify later.
About 20 inmates faced discipline in the prison court after a minor disturbance at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville. Some 260 inmates refused to return to their cells following the incident, but by 9 p.m. all were secured with no injuries or property damage reported. Charges were expected after authorities traced the liquor source. Corrections Director Gordon Faulkner said many prisoners apologized during subsequent rounds.
Morgantown UPI reports Rockwell Manufacturing Co names Louis Putze, 54, as president of Sterling Industries, succeeding A C Daughterty. Sterling operates plants in Monongalia and Preston counties, with locations in Morgantown and nearby areas.
West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore Jr., addressing 400 educators at the State Superintendent's Annual Conference, urged merit pay for top classroom teachers to curb moves into administration. He argued rewards should reflect teaching competence and pressed for broader early childhood education and vocational training improvements.
The Beckley Housing Authority and City Council unanimously approved a cooperative agreement aimed at eliminating substandard housing and blight. The council also heard about a forthcoming ordinance on the city's business and occupation tax structure and discussed paving and traffic matters.
California Governor Ronald Reagan rejected claims he undermines President Nixon by offering only lukewarm support for welfare reform. He described himself and Nixon as good friends and defended their cooperation while advancing his own plan to tighten welfare eligibility and cap relief spending.
Deputy Defense Secretary David Packard said the administration will not enhance the accuracy of the MIRV system. He argued delaying improvement keeps a first strike option limited and maintains leverage in arms control talks with the Soviet Union.
Nan D. Patton 63 of 101 Pinewood Drive died en route to a hospital at 5 am after a suspected heart attack. She was born January 13, 1908 in Denver and lived in Beckley 45 years. A former Beckley City Police radio operator, she belonged to Memorial Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Survivors include daughter Peggy Farmer Jr, sister Catherine Reichel, and five grandchildren. Funeral 1 pm Friday at Melton Mortuary Chapel. burial Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call after 5 pm Thursday.
Multiple obituaries list ages and locations from Beckley West Virginia area. Notable entries include Annie Larkins 78 of East Park, Henry J Meadows 63 of Warren New Jersey, J F Cornwell 81 Atlanta Georgia, Virginia Hicks 84 Beckley, and Ernest Bates 32 Raleigh with funeral details and survivor names.
The former governor W W Barron was granted immunity to testify before a federal grand jury in Charleston. He faces a 25 year sentence for jury bribery and has been at the Springfield Missouri federal medical center for evaluation.
He met with Premier Chou En-lai and said China is willing to join any renewed Geneva talks. He noted the ICC and 1954 framework were European dominated and may shift to an Asian framework. Gough urged American disengagement and awaited a U S response.
A certificate of incorporation was filed in Raleigh County for the Jo Ann Coal Co to operate chiefly in Corinne Wyoming County. The company plans coal mining by various methods and selling coal with $5,000 capital stock in 501 shares of $100. Founding stock was $1,500 with 15 shares. Stockholders each holding five shares include Frank B. Corder William R. Corder and Junior C. Bowling.
Martina Incorporates The Martina Tile Co Inc on the 1921 By Pass Beckley filed a certificate of incorporation in Raleigh County. Purposes include sales and manufacture of bricks tiles marbles stone cement products pipes pottery earthenware and ceramic ware. Capital stock 75000 shares of 100 each. Major stockholders Daniel Martina 40 shares Rose Martins 9 shares W A Thornhill II 1 share.
Actor Robert Stack files a 25 million damage suit against CBS alleging the documentary labeled him a hawk on the Vietnam War. The suit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, targets the networks portrayal in The Selling of the Pentagon.
Dewey Ernest Kidd 67 of Terry Street Oak Hill dies after short illness in local hospital. Final rites 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church Oak Hill with Rev Carroll Gilbert presiding. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
Mary Hannah 27 formerly of Beckley died in a Sunday automobile accident near Jackson Michigan. George Pemberton of Detroit also died. Funeral services set for Thursday 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Nelson Staples officiating. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor with visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Police cited William E. Stewart of Mabscott for hazardous driving and Michael Dean Payne of Sophia for driving under the influence and leaving the scene. Stewart paid a $46.50 fine and was released. Payne is ordered to appear in Municipal Court on July 19.
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