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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
3
Washington report outlines eligibility for totally and permanently disabled veterans to receive pensions even when disability is not service connected. Requires 90 days service in WWI II Korea or Vietnam unless discharged due to disability. Income limits and dependent rules determine pension amount and eligibility for aid and attendance.
A colorful Mountainaire Travel Council brochure urges visitors to explore West Virginia. It highlights attractions from state parks and forests to roadside parks, antique shops, and golf courses, with folklore and a plan for increased tourism funding and regional events through 2030.
Clear Creek Community Association met Tuesday night to discuss plans for a new water system serving 163 families in Clear Creek and surrounding areas. The proposal includes deep wells storage tank pumping station and 11 miles of trunk line funded partly by a 40 year loan and 50 percent grant with potential customers voting on the project at a future meeting.
A quirky feature asks why English girls view their above the knee outfits as patriotic and what drew Jacques-Yves Cousteau to underwater exploration. It also teases tips on keeping mountain lions happy when they’re movie stars and promises many more odd facts for readers.
Mary B. asks about going to sleep for dental extractions and safety. General anesthesia is delivered by nitrous oxide, intravenous agents, or muscle relaxants under proper hospital standards. It is often essential for some patients and allows multiple procedures in one visit, with safeguards and skilled providers.
Readers may send questions about dental health to Dr. Lawrence c/o this paper. He cannot reply to each letter personally but general interest queries will be addressed in the column.
A reader asks if it is too late to recover tax paid on Social Security benefits. The answer: benefits are not taxable and a refund can be obtained via Form 843 or an amended return using Form 1040 marked amended. Other questions cover taxation of student earners, tips and service charges, and U.S. savings bonds interest.
The University of Pennsylvania, though not the oldest college, was the first to become a university in 1779, marking a pivotal moment in American higher learning.
A mother argues her daughter should take 15 credit hours per trimester while faculty advocate says 14 is enough. The columnist notes full-time status starts at 12 hours, typical graduation requires about 120 credits, and stresses balance between academics and activities. Guidance covers trimester vs semester plans, costs, and possible transfer options.
Hollywood icon Julie Harris, praised on stage, laments never achieving her childhood dream of movie stardom. She recalls belief that films are for beauty, noting her own delicate beauty and talent while admitting lack of box office glamour. She is in Hollywood briefly for a Bob Hope Chrysler Theater segment, living in Manhattan.
William Penn founder of Pennsylvania was born on October 14 1644. The note records his birth date and identifies him as the colony's founder.
Four area pharmacists will attend the 1966 West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association convention at the Greenbrier Hotel from July 31 to August 2. Attending are I. R. Weim, Tim Thompson, R. E. Thompson, and Bob Shirey. George F. Slavin Jr. will speak at the August 1 business session on Improving Community Pharmacy Operations.
Ersell Workman, 56, of Harts Lincoln County, died Tuesday from injuries after his truck left State Rt. 10 at Kitchen Logan County. The vehicle overturned twice and plunged down an embankment before landing upright on railroad tracks. He was the father of six children.
An advert claims T-4-L cures athlete's foot within an hour with itching stopping after application. It states skin sloughs off in four days revealing healthy skin and guarantees a 48 cent refund at Cohen Drug Company if not delighted.
Keith R. Martin of Oak Hill has been promoted to airman second class in the U S Air Force and serves as a food service specialist at Fortuna AFS North Carolina. Kermit R Pettry of Naoma completed an Army Trans it School aircraft engine repair course at Fort Eustis Virginia. Arnold D Griffith of Oceana has been selected for technical training at Amarillo AFB Texas as an aircraft maintenance specialist after basic at Lackland AFB Texas.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp announced a new Federal No II mine between Fairmont and Morgantown in northern West Virginia. The operation will produce high volatile Pittsburgh seam coal for utilities and industry, employing about 480 workers and targeting limited production in August with full production by late 1968.
Airman First Class Gene Massey, 34, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Massey Beckley recently returned from Vietnam where stationed since May 1965. He now serves in Charleston after 14 years in the Air Force with overseas time in Japan and Okinawa. His wife Wanda, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hatcher Sophia, and their three children. Terry Culp, 23, Beckley resident, promoted to Hospitalman Third Class in the Navy. He serves at U S Naval Hospital Naples since last October, reenlisted for six years after joining in 1961.
Private Forest N Cole, son of Mrs Ola M Cole of 105 Fifth Street, recently completed a light wheeled driver course at Fort Dix. He trained in operating and maintaining military vehicles up to two and a half tons, including internal combustion engines and chassis assembly. Cole entered the Army last March and completed basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
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