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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
8
Reported test describes an Air Defense Command air launched atomic rocket from a Northrop Scorpion jet over the desert. A 15 000 foot altitude burst produced a pink doughnut cloud with a mushroom crown and a blast energy around 30 000 tons of TNT.
Leona Gage, Miss Maryland and Miss United States finalist, confessed this morning she is married and a mother of two, disqualifying her from the Miss Universe contest. She wed at 14 to Gene Norris Ennis in Vernon, Texas, and has two children.
Sister and brother Crosley recount threats by Daniel to kill if they exposed a moonshine still near Arnold's Branch. Mary Ellen Allen admits lying under oath to protect herself, while judge cautions on perjury. case includes ATU agents locating the still and warrants issued.
West Virginia Governor Underwood told the West Virginia Bankers Association in White Sulphur Springs that counties are not contributing their fair share for schools. He urged bankers to back the educational program and noted state highway funding also falls short, despite his administration applying stronger business practices.
Readers can learn about after six entertainment and sports options in the area via a page 3 guide. A municipal parking sign near Prince Street is noted, with a vehicle onlook and a reference to a venue named De Net Enter.
The 5 millionth vehicle on the West Virginia Turnpike passed the noon hour as Mr. and Mrs. Lex Fikes of Hamilton Alabama celebrated with their son Lex Jr and Mrs. Lucille Burleson. The family received a royal welcome at the Glass House Restaurant near the Beck ley Interchange from manager Mrs. C. M. Austin and staff.
The FBI seeks Hazel Browning a 29 year old Bank of Man teller and mother of two in connection with a 2.1 million dollar false entry at the Bank of Man in Man Logan County Southern West Virginia Agent in Charge E H Winterrowd identifies Browning as employed since 1952.
Springfield reports Gov. William Stratton has not decided on Nathan Leopold’s plea for parole from Stateville prison where he serves an 85 year sentence for the Bobby Franks murder. Stratton says no consideration has occurred and he will act after pardon and parole board recommendations.
Wealthy Beckley businessman George A Mellen marries famous vocalist Kay Starr in Old Mexico. The couple, ages and backgrounds outlined, rose from modest starts to wealth in minerals, gas, and uranium interests. Starr is noted for radio television appearances and a planned Perry Como show engagement. The Mellen family and Rex Maples accompany them on trips, with remarks on Starrs culinary talents and work ethic.
The Woodland Show may return in West Virginia with permission from Eugene Shreve of Summersville to hold the event near Beckley. Proposed for late September or early October, the show would be co sponsored by the Beckley Area Rural Development Council and the West Virginia Forest Council. Roy Lee Harmon said last held at French Creek State Game Farm and Camp Creek State Forest, with discussions on a permanent site.
Charleston statehouse circles debate whether Dr N H Dyer may lose his post as the Health Department faces two studies of its operations. The State Board of Health approved a management review and a Public Health Service evaluation of 16 bureaus to be completed by Sept 1. Board chair Dr Roy Eschenau said the aim is accountability for tax dollars, not an investigation, though the term could apply. The effort, to be presented at the Sept 26 meeting, includes three other board members and a project team across Beckey Bluefield Parkersburg factions.
Sanford Jude 46 of 414 Bailey Ave died at 8:05 a.m. today after months of illness. Born April 4, 1911 in Mingo County, he was a Gay Mining Co. employee at Gilbert and a Local 7932 United Mine Workers member. Surviving wife Mae Hackney Jude. sons Jimmy in US Army Fort Bragg NC and Dennis Lee at home. a stepdaughter Geraliine Harding Beckley. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home awaiting arrangements. Morton Jarrell alias Martin Jewel Thacker jailed in Raleigh County on grand larceny charge after fleeing Fairfax County Virginia.
The House approved a 172 to 154 vote restoring 300 million dollars to the President's foreign aid program amid ongoing strategy shifts. In Knoxville Tennessee the Clinton segregation trial paused as defense rested without further witnesses.
Beckley Chamber of Commerce votes to revive county caravans led by Walter Duncan with high school bands and merchants souvenirs. Project aims to invite county residents to Beckley with a planned start next week and ongoing support from the chamber.
Wyoming County and State Police investigated a possible murder at McGraws. Oscar Tickle was charged with assaulting Mary Crow and threatening her life and with feloniously assaulting her nine year old daughter Betty. Tickle jailed awaiting afternoon arraignment in a case tied to a common law marriage.
The report notes sunset at 8 04 p m and sunrise at 61, with quarter moon phase and later rises. It highlights Cassiopeia in the northeast at moonrise and describes the five bright stars forming a W pattern in the sky.
In Huntington a 55 year old handyman shot waitress Mrs Lucille Moore at Robinsons Lakeside Inn and Motor Court on U S 60 then fatally shot himself. Trooper Milam reported no motive and coroner Dennison ruled murder suicide. Mrs Moore, mother of three, was described as devoted to her family. Walter Wells, the killer, was an Erie eccentric and resident of Huntington area.
In Aswan Egypt hundreds gather beside the villa tomb to honor Aga Khan IV. The body arrived from Switzerland where he died aged 79. The Aga’s long-serving Begum and family members attend the ceremony near the Nile.
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