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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
2
West Virginia Republican Arch Moore Jr. outlined an 180 million outlay for constructing classrooms over 10 years. He proposed 6 million annually to counties on a matched basis, with funding potentially borrowed from other agencies and local bond or levy support.
Kenneth E. Tapp faces burglary charges in Raleigh County Court over a May 17 entry at Beckley residence of Joe Salango with Odell Crabtree. Prosecution details describe two men using false names at Beckley Hotel, a back door latch flick, pursuit by police, and arrest near Raleigh County Vocational School. A panel of jurors was drawn including Mrs Zuperata and Mrs Massey, with Nancy Booth as alternate.
A total of 10,800 visitors toured the Beckley Exhibition Mine by Sunday, signaling that this season’s attendance may break records set by City Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez. The strong turnout indicates growing interest in the mine tour offerings.
Wallace gains in polls as Gallup finds 16 percent support for the former Alabama governor over Humphrey and Nixon, up from 9 percent in April. Increases span major demographic groups, with the sharpest rise among those with grade school education and workers in clerical or sales fields. Among Wallace backers, 70 percent disapprove of President Johnson's job performance, higher than the national 47 percent.
Six people were injured in separate crashes in Mineral, Wirt and Gilmer counties. Johnny Coffman of Clarksburg was admitted to Fairmont General after a car went out of control on West Virginia 28 north of Fort Ashby. William Bruce Lynn, 31, of Bel Air, drove the car that left the road, rolled into a field, and struck a pole. two other passengers were slightly hurt. Mrs. Sally Tanner of Creston was in a second wreck on West Virginia 5 near Elizabeth. five others were injured. Henry Washington Cain, 37, of Wabashak Junction stationed at Fort Story, drove into a bridge abutment on West Virginia 5 near Glenville. three passengers were hospitalized in Huntington.
Pickets from United Steel Workers Local 1290 demonstrated outside Machine Products Co in Wheeling after the union voted to strike. Company spokesman said the move affects only this plant under its own contract, leaving other Machine Products Co. locations untouched. About 300 workers are involved in the strike, the third in the company's history.
Montreal reports the St Lawrence Seaway is open again after a 24 day strike by 1300 workers. The Quebecois ore carrier led the first vessels through the locks as talks produced a three year contract with rumored 19 percent wage gains. The walkout halted 200 Great Lakes ships and cost tolls and wages.
New York report notes market closed on Sunday while Yayoi Kusama and four young nude performers caused a scene near the New York Stock Exchange. A conga drummer led a brief naked dance before police arrived. Tourists watched. the group covered up and left as officers questioned onlookers.
Official publications in Romania and Yugoslavia condemned Soviet troop presence as interference in internal Communist affairs. Warsaw hosts showed alarm over Prague independence moves as Kosygin Brezhnev and Podgorny visited. Signs reading Russians go home appeared in Prague while Czech leaders stayed silent on withdrawal.
In Sunset South Carolina residents fear the closure of the Sunset Post Office. Postmistress Essie Barton and local residents urge Congress to intervene as the move would end service to three routes and cut four jobs, impacting the community's daily mail routine.
Multiple obituary notices outline final rites for Mrs. Mattie Lee Jones 61 of MacArthur with services at Williams Funeral Home Chapel MacArthur. Burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Survivors include husband Gilbert and many children. services followed by additional notices for Mrs. Mary Counts Toney, Garland Akers and others with locations Mullens Beckley and Beckley hospitals.
Requiem Mass for Massanopoli 80 of Piney View will be sung at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev. William ial. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel. Massanopoli died 3:55 p.m. Sunday in a Fayetteville nursing home after a long illness. Born in Fiumedinissi Italy Feb 23 1888 he retired from coal mining with New River Coal Co and belonged to UMWA Local 2325. A Scarbro Catholic and Raleigh County resident 55 years he is survived by four sisters in Italy.
Ernest H. Barker, 65, of Rhodell, died Sunday at his home after a long illness. He was a retired state ABC Hist. Daisey, preceded Curtis of Kailua, Hawaii. Survived by two daughters Mrs. E. E. Dassia of Tallahassee and Mrs. James Pate of Prospect Heights, Ill., plus a brother Fred of Rhodell. Services at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home.
Mrs Samuel Paris 41 of Hag Md formerly Beck ley died Sunday after a short illness in Hagerstown. Survived by her husband Samuel a daughter and three sons. Body at Hagerstown funeral home pending funeral arrangements.
Lilburn L. Osborne 66 of Abney died at 1 30 p m Sunday after a long illness in a local hospital He was born October 9 1901 in Chattam Hill Virginia a retired miner and member of UMWA Local 7086 He is survived by his wife Polly Johnson Osborne five sons two daughters a brother and a sister and 19 grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Rev Newtie McBride officiating Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Pallbearers listed Friends may call after 5 p m Tuesday at the funeral home
Verner Miller 94 of Oak Hill will be laid to rest Tuesday at 2 p m in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev Juddie Peyton officiating. Burial is planned at High Lawn Memorial Park. Miller died Sunday at his home after long illness. He was a retired employee of New River and Pocahontas Coal Co at Minden and a member of Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle. Born February 25 1874 in Ansted he was the son of the late George and Laura McVay Miller. Surviving are three sons William Richmond Va Merla Alley and James Oak Hill. eight daughters Hazel Mills Katherine Boardwine Margaret Osborne Attie Boardwine Orrville Ohio Stella Stalnaker Irene Lent Maoel Derderian and Gladys Ladd all of Richmond Va. three sisters Carrie Mankins St Albans Leona Blizzard Orlando Fla and Tinemy’s departure.
William R. Maxey a 76 year old coal miner from Mercer Street died Sunday morning after being dead on arrival at a local hospital. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home with Elders Eugene Nicholas and Ernest Cadle presiding. Burial follows at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers named include Jack Keith Tommy Maxey Joe Callvert Long Stafford Howard Green and George Young. Maxey was born August 31 1892 in Mercer County to Joseph and Virginia Houchins Maxey. He was a member of Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church and United Mine Workers Local 586. Survived by wife Virginia Bowling Maxey a son Bill Logan four daughters Ivory Keith Horton Eppling Calvert and Kathleen Calvert, two sisters Grace Maiden and Louisa Archer, fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Warsaw reports show allied parties distrust current Czechoslovak Communist leadership amid two day Moscow talks. Brezhnev Kosygin Podgorny meet with Ulbricht Kadár Zhivkov Gomulka as Tito questions Soviet force use and Prague confirms delaying troop withdrawals from Czechoslovakia.
Houston dateline reports UPI states Representative Joe Pool of Texas 57 collapsed at International Airport and died of a heart attack. A HUAC member noted for anti communist and Vietnam hawk stances, Pool chaired a 1966 subcommittee hearing on a bill criminalizing interference with military traffic.
A Democratic senatorial candidate who backs McCarthy said he opposed any fourth party move for Minnesota’s senator at this stage. He believes McCarthy can win the Democratic nomination and calls a fourth party bid divisive. Colorado Democrats chose large delegates, while Washington State delegates favored Humphrey. McCarthy for President formed a tax policy advisory panel led by Bernard Wiolfman. Humphrey’s camp created nine foreign policy task forces led by Zbigniew Brzezinski to critique Vietnam policy.
Paris tense after Bastille Day protests as police clash with demonstrators in the Latin Quarter. Tear gas fired, barricades and stones used, hundreds arrested, at least 12 injured. President de Gaulle and Premier Couve de Murville reviewed the Champs Elysees parade despite the unrest.
The Institute for Strategic Studies estimates Russia may achieve numerical parity with the United States in ICBMs by 1970. The U S still holds a large lead in Polaris submarines. Moscow aims to curb the arms race before declaring a moratorium.
Brazil’s Martha Vasconcellos, crowned Miss Universe, ran into a humorous snag hours after her victory when a Miami hotel waiter refused credit for coffee. Hostess Lourdes Oliva paid, as Vasconcellos spoke to reporters about her family, engagement, and plans under a one year Miss Universe contract worth ten thousand dollars, with a requirement to remain single.
CHARLESTON UPI A West Virginia bankers group urged a maximum eight percent rate on all money borrowed under written contracts for housing and construction loans. The plan follows a Virginia model requiring disclosure of points and discounts. Senator W T Brotherton supported higher rates for housing with limits on first mortgages. A subcommittee voted to hold a closed meeting with bankers next month.
American intelligence and South Vietnamese commanders warn a new Saigon attack may occur soon as Paris talks between the United States and North Vietnam stall over a full peace conference. U S and South Vietnamese forces report killing 107 Communists in weekend fighting. Defense Secretary Clifford visits to assess arming ARVN with the M16 rifle as the defense effort emphasizes strengthening South Vietnamese troops.
Dr Frank J Ayd Jr of Baltimore addresses a moral ethics conference in Parkersburg denouncing liberal abortion laws as unsafe and unnecessary for medical reasons. He argues science should not decide life and death and cites Judeo Christian teaching on bodily stewardship.
Defense Secretary Clark Clifford arrived in Saigon for a first South Vietnam trip as Pentagon chief and held a general briefing with Ambassador Bunker and senior officials. He planned meetings with President Thieu to discuss arming South Vietnamese ground forces with the M16 rifle and a Honolulu summit with President Johnson.
Shady Spring High School social science teacher Frank R Rakes is among 28 participants in the University of Dayton Summer Institute in History. The program, fourth in its series, is funded by the National Defense Education Act under the U S Office of Education and runs from June 20 through August 10 focusing on Appalachian cultural history and social studies teaching methods.
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