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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1962
Page
2
UPI reports July heat brings the summer madness to Washington. Visitors joke that the capital is inhabited by madmen as traffic chaos and unreadable signs create confusion. A French student balks at a red light mislabelled walk while a joke about a Montreal bus ride circulates.
Charleston officials say hospitals may not seek supplemental Hill-Burton appropriations for new construction after initial federal funding. The State Board of Health cited possible cuts to West Virginia’s 1962-63 Hill-Burton share, potentially down to $1.8 million from $2.6 million, plus backlogs and high request rates. Five projects totaling about $1.3 million were accepted, with allocations awaited after Congress acts.
Thai aviation officials said the crash marks the first international airliner disaster in Thailand. A De Havilland spokesman in London noted it is the first crash of a Comet IV-C in service. An earlier Comet IV crash occurred in Brazil last November.
The narrator recalls trying to cheer up Lighter Side by promising to spray guests with a water hose. Despite the promise, she fears the party will be a disaster and that soaked guests will become wet blankets.
The 1962 Britannica Book of the Year reports mortality from pneumonia and influenza in 1961 was about one sixth of the rate measured a half century earlier, indicating a sharp decline in deaths from these illnesses.
West Virginia institutions chief Chauncey Browning Jr. voiced strong doubts about private visits between prisoners and their wives. He cited overcrowding, security risks for maximum security inmates, and questions about feasibility and impact on punishment. He noted current visiting rules allow family contact in monitored spaces, with no private arrangements. He warned that granting such visits could erode the punishment and deterrence purpose of incarceration.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will meet West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and President Heinrich Luebke during a Bonn visit on August 2 and 3. The census bureau reports U S population at 186 367 000 on June 1 an increase of 2 87 million since June 1 1961. Eastern Air Lines plans to train jet co pilots to replace engineers who refuse to return to work by Tuesday under threat of losing jobs amid a 28 day strike deadlock. Five rail unions presidents meet in Cleveland to discuss action against plans to dismiss 13 000 firemen. Dr Robert E Walden named to succeed Dr Kathryn A Rainbow as superintendent of Lakin State Mental Hospital after Rainbow’s dismissal. Public Service Commission orders Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to restore rear end flagmen on passenger trains after safety concerns. Dr Robert S Widmeyer a Parkersburg physician dies of a heart attack at 61. West Virginia University Hospital gains three year accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.
The administration cut its advance deficit estimate to 6.3 billion, with spending at 87.7 billion, down 1.4 billion from Kennedy's January forecast. Major cuts hit farm welfare housing and health while a 6.2 billion year over year spending rise occurred. Revenue reached 81.4 billion, a record but 700 million below January.
Edward Reece aged 52 of Eccles suffered a left hand injury when his fingers were caught in a joiner plane at home at 11:45 am Thursday. The little finger was amputated and the others severely cut. he is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital.
Marion and Jan Dietrich, twin pilots with extensive flight hours, advocate for American women in space. They describe rigorous Lovelace Clinic tests in 1960 and argue testing should continue to prepare qualified candidates for space work or as eventual crew members.
Funeral services for Mrs Reba Bennett 65 of Beaver are set for 2 p m Saturday at Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Oscar Lilly officiating. Bur al in Goodson Cemetery Abraham. Born Nov 7 1896 at New she was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband W J Bennett five sons Robert New York Russell Drennen Howard Shady Spring Steven and Ronald both of Cleveland Ohio two daughters Mrs Margaret Adkins Beaver and Mrs Marcella Gastarini New York one brother George Brogan Piney View and Mrs C Thompson Pontiac Mich The body will remain at the funeral home until the service. Mount Hope Christian Church with Rev Robert Andrews officiating burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens She was a member of Mount Hope Christian Church and Women of the Moose of Beckley Surviving are three sons Edward Plumley Jr Mickey Plumley and Charles Saylor at home a brother Cecil Craft Mount Hope a sister Mrs Margaret Kessler Mount Hope and half brother Douglas Craft Hinton The body will be taken from Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope to the church an hour prior to services Friends may call after 11 a m Saturday
Thomas Paul Higgins 58 of Sophia died en route to a local hospital after an apparent heart attack at his home. Funeral services conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Wilson and Rev. S D Wolford presiding. He was a Wake Forest College 1928 graduate and a retired coal miner who formerly supervised at Winding Gulf mines Crab Orchard for 18 years. Survivors include brother I C Higgins of North Carolina and three sisters Mrs D B Simpson Mrs D A Harris and Mrs E D Holbrook of Salt Lake City Utah. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p m today. Pallbearers listed.
Hunter Tilden Honaker 67 of Ronceverte died in a Clifton Forge Virginia hospital after a short illness. He was brother to Harry Honaker of Beckley and a member of Coffman Hill Presbyterian Church. The body is at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte.
Mrs Gladys Saylor age 43 of Coal City died at 6 a m Thursday in a Huntington hospital after becoming ill following her husband Lloyd Saylor's death from a heart attack. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday.
Peru released Thursday night after two days of detention aboard the navy ship Callao. The ex president was held with Manuel Prado and Mariano Prado said he was in perfect health and would be freed very soon, probably tomorrow.
Chicago widow Veronica Zukowski appeals to Governor Kerner to commute Paul Crump’s death sentence. She says threats against her and her sons influenced her plea though she fears the violence Crump would face, and Crump is set for execution August 3 after nine years on death row.
James Lavinder of Crab Orchard was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 11 50 p m Thursday by City Police on a charge of driving while drunk Abra ham Adkins a Jumping Branch man was released from jail at 2 15 a m today after serving time and credit for giving blood on a reckless driving sentence Robert Evans alias Robert Eastman was released at 8 a m Thursday after serving time on a destruction of property charge Eli Williams Beckley was released from custody at 9 50 a m Thursday after serving time on a capias pro fine
The article asserts that Point Barrow in Alaska is the northernmost point in the United States, highlighting its geographic extremity.
A batch of obituary notices details deaths of notable figures and public figures across the U S. Lurinda J Whitt 76 former Wyoming County resident died in Maryland after long illness. Other obituaries include editorial writer D Hastings MacAdam 83 Detroit News co founder of National Press Club. Max E Blatt 78 former department store owner in Atlantic City. Frances H Foster 67 descendant of Roger Sherman in Boston. Albert J Egger 71 Chase Manhattan Bank executive in Northfield New Jersey. John Lord Boatwright 63 former NY investment broker in Richmond Virginia. Clyde Brian Davis 68 author and former newspaper man in Salisbury Conn. Maceo Pinkard 65 composer of Sweet Georgia Brown in New York.
American officials held to policy of not announcing buzzings unless directly asked. An official confirmed only those reports when questioned and said he was unaware of any other buzzings beyond the delay.
The hearing transcript shows letter writers listing contractors who did business with the commission and job forms requiring political affiliation. Federal officials note remaining compliance gaps and expeditiousness issues, while Graney testifies of limited wrongdoing and asserts progress and higher road output under his tenure.
Quotes from J Edward Day Nikol Ozolin a Defense Department spokesman and Clint Peoples reflect late 20th century views. The Day remark says people are not mailable even when male while Ozolin urges Americans to walk more drive less and the defense comment notes confidence in missile penetration capability.
Former Congressman Joe L. Smith from Beckley has moved from Beckley Hospital to Johns Hopkins Memorial Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. He is reported in fair condition after several weeks as a patient. his son Hulett Smith is a State Commerce Commissioner and another son Joe L. Smith Jr. runs a Beckley radio station. His transfer occurred on Thursday.
Prospects for Senate approval of a House backed farm bill to curb grain surpluses rose as the measure moves to final action. The House approved it 229 to 163, extending a one year program paying farmers to voluntarily limit grain plantings to reduce surplus.
Mrs Julius Marcum of 207 Crawford St was admitted to Beckley Hospital at 1 30 p m Thursday for treatment of bruises. She had been treated and released Wednesday night and returned Thursday afternoon. The physician said she is sore but not seriously injured.
The United States conducts controlled Kwajelein tests using Atlas missiles and decoys to evaluate Nike Zeus radar discrimination. Officials note the effort mirrors wartime deterrence, while McNamara cautions about combat effectiveness and potential battlefield missile variety. The program could span a year with up to fifty shots and future decoy trials.
WV Profisks Amendment Making Governor Only Elected State Official. Morgantown UP I West Virginia University professor William E Ross advocates amending the state constitution to make the governor the sole state official elected by popular vote. He proposes appointing departmental heads and retaining county commissioners elected, while sheriff duties and several other reforms are discussed. He also suggests dropping the presidential primary delegate system and reforming party executive committee selections.
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