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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1966

Page

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Richard Speck Arraignment Delayed in Chicago

Richard Speck, accused of murdering eight nurses, had his arraignment delayed as Cook County officials plan the security setup. He was captured in a Skid Row hotel after a botched suicide attempt and identification tattoo. Authorities considered bringing the judge to the jail and pursued a guarded approach aligned with recent Supreme Court rulings.

Robert T. Loughran Chicago UPI Richard Speck Speck Cook County Criminal Courts State Atty Daniel Ward Office of State Daniel P. Ward Ward Texas U.S. Supreme Court

Weather Satisfactory For Launch Of Gemini Mission

Cape Kennedy supplies a calm countdown for the Gemini 10 launch featuring John Young and Michael Collins as they prepare for a dual rendezvous and two spacewalks. Atlas Agena first at 4 40 p.m. EDT, followed by the Titan 2 rocket at 6 21 p.m. EDT.

Cape Kennedy UPS John Young Michael Collins Gemini Young Collins US. Space Agency

Rusk Warns Russia Against Sending Volunteers to Vietnam

Secretary of State Dean Rusk in a UPI interview warns the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact allies against deploying volunteers to Vietnam. He cautions it would be unwise for them to become involved and urges North Vietnam to observe normal, civilized procedures.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Soviet Union Viet Nam United Press International Rusk North Viet Nam

Weather and Vietnam War notes in Beckley area

Partly cloudy Beckley region today with a high near 83. Tonight 64. Tuesday partly cloudy and warm with a 50 percent shower chance late tomorrow afternoon, high around 86. Also includes airport conditions, river status, and a U S foreign policy briefing in which Rusk affirms U S resolve to aid South Vietnam and warns against widening the war.

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Ring Register Q&A Compiles Local Inquiries and Answers

A compilation of reader questions and expert answers from the Ring Register column. Topics include adoption options, mail fraud reporting, World Series titles and polio history, Plum Orchard Lake rules, Reds pennants, finding old school yearbooks, home mail delivery, Sandy Koufax’s 1965 World Series stats, Shady Spring uniform policies, tied games and sudden death, Saturday paper publication, and the world land speed record holder Craig Breedlove.

Sandy Koufax Minnesota Twins Koufax

Richard Speck Self-Styled Hell-Raiser Clings to Help

Richard Speck, 24, the alleged mass killer of eight student nurses, cried I am scared as he was wheeled from a West Madison Street flophouse to Cook County Hospital. Police then identified tattooed words Born to raise hell on his left arm, while he awaits transfer to Bridewell under armed guard. The ex convict from Monmouth, Illinois, with a violent past, was captured after the Saturday night spree.

Skid Row Speck Chicago Bridewell House of Correction Jack V Cook County Bridewell Texas Monmouth Ill

Eye on inflation—overhaul urged for early price alerts

A special economic study calls for immediate overhaul of the inflation monitoring system to permit advance warnings of rising prices. The Federal Trade Commission will study a possible rule requiring flameproofing of children’s clothing. A cold front brings storms across the nation after relief in the Midwest. Senators Russell and Aiken warn that American pilots’ deaths could provoke public outcry for U.S. action. Rep Reuss proposes legislation to prevent St. Lawrence Seaway toll hikes. Sen Aiken to push Senate inquiry into Interstate Commerce Commission amid Boston and Maine rulings.

Federal Trade Commission Midwest Richard B. Russell Dga George D. Aiken Kvt North Viet Nam America Henry S. Reuss D-Wis St. Lawrence Seaway George Dpd Aiken R-Vt Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Boston & Maine Railroad

Ambassador Goldberg Seeks Help for POWs in Viet Nam

U S Ambassador Arthur J Goldberg arranged a meeting with International Red Cross officials today to deliver President Johnsons appeal for proper treatment of U S pilots captured in North Viet Nam. Graf ton Fire Department to investigate a Saturday fire that destroyed all but one section of the Old Carr China factory near the city limits. Agriculture Department reports wheat purchases by Communist nations rose to a record 725 million bushels in the year ended June 30, up over 57 percent from the prior year.

U. S Arthur J. Goldberg International Red Cross Johnson North Viet Nam Grafton Fire Department Carr China Agriculture Department

Eshkol Urges UN Action for Middle East Peace

Prime Minister Levi Eshkol asked the United Nations to push for a permanent peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. He spoke after reporting Thursday’s air strike on Syrians repairing the Jordan River diversion project and urged Arabs to halt terrorism. He proposed replacing armistice pacts with stronger peace agreements. Syrian planes buzzed the border but did not cross into Israel. Damascus had vowed to teach Israel a lesson, and further border incidents were not ruled out.

Jerusalem UPI Levi Eshkol United Nations Israel Eshkol Jordan River Middle East Damascus

China pledges full support to North Viet Nam

Tokyo based UPI reports Premier Chou En-lai pledged to aid North Viet Nam with all necessary actions until victory, rejecting U.S. imperialism. Ho Chi Minh told mobilization to fight for 5, 10, or 20 years. Hanoi rally backed hard line as Chou met the North Vietnamese ambassador in Peking.

Tokyo UPI China North Viet Nam U.S Peking Chou En-lai Tan Tu Binh Ho Chi Minh Chou

Marines Report 148 Communists Killed Near DMZ

U S Marines say they killed 148 Communist regulars in jungled mountains near the North Vietnamese border during the largest Leatherneck operation of the war. Operation Deck House II and Hastings pushed units of the 2nd Marine Division within 10 miles of the DMZ, with B52 raids backing ground actions. Officials linked the push to disrupt Communist training grounds and a Laotian frontier near a potential beachhead as concerns rise over missiles and Soviet involvement.

Saigon UPS U.S 2Nd Marine Division Red London Soviet Bloc Viet Nam United States Russia South Viet Nam UPI Leon Daniel Hastings U.S. Navy

Judge Davies Elected West Virginia Legion Commander

Morgantown judge Richard E. Davies was chosen as the new state commander of the West Virginia American Legion at the annual convention in Parkersburg. He succeeds William Black of Bartley, with Kyle Bennett of Thomas, Jack Fellers of Mullens and Thomas Malloy of Parkersburg elected as vice commanders.

Parkersburg UPI West Virginia American Legion Morgantown Richard E. Davies Davies William Black Bartley McDowell County Kyle Bennett Thomas Jack Fellers Mullens Thomas Malloy Charles Poley Charleston C. B. Allman Moundsville Roderick Devison Fairmont Bernard Brackenridge Charles Town

Chicago West Side Calms After Guard Patrols End

Chicago's west side returned to calm after three nights of National Guard patrols. Six arrests were reported Sunday night in the riot area where two people were shot to death, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested last week. Maj. Gen. Kane pulled 1,236 troops off duty at midnight, with 2,900 remaining on active status. Patrols would resume tonight as police numbers were reduced.

Chicago UPS West Side National Guard Francis P. Kane 33Rd Infantry Division Kane

Cameron Man Killed in West Virginia Crash

Charles Masters, 74, of Cameron, was killed when his car ran off the road and crashed five miles east of Morgantown. State police said he apparently fell asleep at the wheel about a mile east of Greer along West Virginia Route 7.

Morgantown UPI Charles ©. Masters Cameron Here Masters Greer W. Va

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