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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1957
Page
7
President Eisenhower stated he would prefer a total ban on atomic testing to ease world anxiety. He cited scientists’ views, noted fallout reductions, and warned any ban must align with U S defense needs while possible disarmament remains his aim.
Wm Lee M Morris of Charleston will become assistant chief of the West Virginia Department of Mines on July 1 after a June 17 assignment with the oil and gas division. A 52 year old with degrees from West Virginia University, Morris has broad mining experience including roles with Valley Camp Coal Co and Warner Collieries Co and service in the West Virginia Geological Survey. He also held posts with Defense Solid Fuels Administration and Gannett Fleming Corddry and Carpenter.
Brenda Green, 13, the tri county spelling bee winner from Sophia, met Sen. Chapman Revercomb and Rep. Robert Byrd in their Washington offices on Tuesday afternoon. Revercomb praised her at a brief greeting, while Byrd challenged her to spell tambidextrous, which she did correctly. The girl then toured notable sites planned for the Champions Splash Party and a Potomac cruise, including Arlington and Mount Vernon, before a dinner with her sister Mary.
Rain drenched Fort Worth and surrounding areas as floods spread across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Red River swollen by overflow from Lake Texoma caused major damage while the Mississippi neared flood stage from Greenville Mississippi to New Orleans. A broad rain belt stretched from the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley with pockets of heavy downpours.
A Neville Street scene shows a young boy in an eatery reacting with surprise and embarrassment after a stranger he asked for juke box help informs him that the machine accepts only dimes, not nickels, explaining why his nickel would not produce music.
Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, formerly Margaret Truman, gave birth to a 6 pound 8 ounce boy. Both mother and baby are reported fine. Daniel expresses happiness while the Trumans joyfully acknowledge their first grandchild. The couple plans to move from Independence, Missouri to New York.
Dr. Ellis 5. Frame, 80, a former Webster County House of Delegates member, died yesterday in a local hospital. Survived by his widow Mrs. Marion Frame, a daughter and a son.
Beams describe the Sun setting at 7 44 p m and rising at 4 03 a m on Thursday The Moon sets at 1 09 a m on Thursday with a full Moon on June 12 Evening stars include Saturn visible low in the southeast at 9 02 p m Venus sets at 8 22 p m While Venus fades Jupiter sits north of the Moon
A short local item notes more people moving back to cities to escape suburban crowds. It also mentions a recurring woman who refuses to discuss her age, illustrating social attitudes about aging.
Radio Station WJLS in Washington D C will broadcast the final half hour of the National Spelling Bee with local pickup arranged through CBS. The air time is 4 30 to 5 p m EDT Friday and the spell off begins Friday morning in the Department of Commerce Building. Brenda Green of Sophia Elementary School leads tri county fans in cheering the winner.
U S officials reveal Japan will try Specialist 3 C Gerard for killing a Japanese woman while on duty status debate fuels Senate and House inquiries. Dulles and Wilson announce decision, Eisenhower approves. Subcommittees seek facts on status of forces and jurisdiction amid claims of a blunder and calls for accountability. Gerard, 41, reenlisted, engaged to a Japanese woman, and faces Japan's court over a January 30 incident at a firing range.
John Kauff 72 of Daniels died in a local hospital at 5 20 a m after a long illness. He was a longtime conductor for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway forty seven years and lived most of his life in Raleigh County. Born Pottstown Pennsylvania November 18 831 he belonged to the Christian Church Order of Railroad Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors include wife Mattie McGraw one son J L Daniels two daughters Mrs P A Amick Miami Florida and Mrs W C Kohlman Sandusky Ohio and one brother Bill Columbus Ohio. The body will stay at the Calfee Funeral Home pending arrangements.
James Henry Tate of Sprague was fined 50 dollars and costs by Magistrate T N Thurman after a state police arrest for driving while drunk. He was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 9 35 p m Tuesday, with an automatic license suspension for six months.
John Tex Kile of Charleston High School won the Mountaineer Boys State governorship on the Federalist ticket defeating Ronnie Floyd 181 to 164. Nationalists won most statewide offices. Kile to be sworn in in an open air ceremony with Judge Chauncey Browning presiding. The event marks the 20th anniversary camp as 318 juniors vote using machines in a miniature state government setup.
Shannon Hosiery Mills Inc. versus William R. Shrewsbury doing business as Merchants Wholesale Supply continues in Raleigh County Circuit Court until August 25. The case concerns civil proceedings between the plaintiff and the defendant over business matters and claims of dispute.
The government of President Pedro Aramburu invited private bidders to purchase newspapers seized from Juan Peron's regime. A 14-newspaper transfer plan, including five in Buenos Aires, was filed in April, with bids due by August 31. Preferences favored democratic traditions, cultural groups with Argentine roots, and bidders residing over ten years in the publication towns. Some titles were returned to owners when clear, including La Prensa to the Gainza Paz family.
The United States detonated for the first time an atomic device from a balloon at the test site near Negon. The small blast occurred at 4 45 am and Las Vegas observers 70 miles away saw only a faint flash with no mushroom cloud.
In Beckley today 4 H club members Don r Ray Dotson Cyn thia Walker were named Strawberry King and Queen in a morning Strawberry Festival. Farm division winners include R L Meador Clyde Ward and Fred Dinkler. Custard Pie Bake-Off champion was Mrs J D Thomas of MaxwelHill Farm Women Club. Dairy Princess for Beckley Lewisburg area crowned at Beckley Hotel luncheon. State Water Commission dismisses executive secretary John W Lester effective June 15.
In West Virginia municipal results Democrats gained control in Morgantown and Dunbar and swept reform wins in Clarksburg. Women increased presence on multiple councils including Ridgeley, Buffalo, Littleton, and other towns. Several incumbents were reelected and daylight saving time votes were decided.
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