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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1971
Page
1
A Soviet report details the docking of the Salute orbital station with a Soyuz transport, manual docking after automatic approach, and crew entry. It notes hopes for permanent laboratories and observatories manned by specialists, signaling regular space use for science and economy.
The National Weather Service in Charleston reported West Virginia was spared major damage from a weekend storm system. A tornado watch covered most of the state from mid afternoon to 8 p.m., with a thunderstorm watch and flash flood warnings lifted by midnight. Flooding in Harrison County forced evacuations near Wallace and Lumberport, with one house washed away and property damage described as considerable. Isolated severe storms were expected to continue into today and Tuesday, before a cooling trend by Wednesday. Highs near 90.
Hollywood actor Van Heflin age 60 suffered a heart attack during his regular morning swim at his apartment pool. Fire crews revived him with oxygen and chest massage before he began breathing. He remained in intensive care at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Heflin won the 1941 best supporting actor Oscar for Johnny Eager and later starred in Airport as a WWII demolition expert.
Dismissals and default judgments in Raleigh County cases include Ned H. Ragland versus Affiliated Fund and Data Substance Inc. over stock certificates. Evelyn Richmond versus Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and doctors over alleged negligence. Richard W. Collins administrator versus Chambers and ACCAA over an ambulance death. Pearlie and Dollie Egnor versus Ward's Fairmont Mobile Homes over a damaged purchase. Donna L. Richmond awarded 1500 plus interest from Peoples Life Insurance. State Loan Corp ordered to recover security items or pay 902.82. Charleston National Bank wins default against John F. Glass for 546.01 with BankAmericard.
Ayshire said U S forces could divert thousands from north Laos to South Vietnam if needed. He argued administration actions in Laos seek to end hostilities and that the President has authority to protect troops and bring the fighting to a durable peace.
East Pakistan based Bangla Desh rebels acknowledge in a radio broadcast that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, leader of the Awami League, has been captured and imprisoned. The claim marks a shift from earlier denials of his capture amid the March crackdown.
A group of 40 to 60 Native Americans scaled Mt Rushmore in South Dakota to press a claim linked to a 1868 government promise. Police arrested 21 protesters on misdemeanor charges as members of the Crazy Horse Mountain Movement and the American Indian Movement remained on the site.
Death notices list multiple services for Compton era figures including John Marshall Clements 87 of Sprague and Corbit Adkins 75 of Piney View. Details cover funeral times burial sites and survivor lists across several local churches and cemeteries.
Obituaries report the deaths of Frank K. Hamlin age 81 of Beckley and Mrs. Pemia Antha Baker of Pleasant Hills with funeral details. Additional notices list services for Lilly Kathryn Miller and Larry Howerton, plus memorials for Mrs. Ira Jane Carr and Blanche Clark and Sharon Bryant.
John Toney Davis 56 disabled miner died Sunday in a Beckley hospital after an extended illness. Born March 21 1915 in Mahoney City Pennsylvania he is survived by wife Edna Marie Sutphin Davis six sons John Dale Quito Ecuador James Lewis Jeff South Charleston Jack Joey and Jerry all of Summerlee a brother Bryant Oak Hill two sisters Mrs Helen Vento Glen Jean and Mrs Mary Reel Hilltop and three grandsons. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
The U.S. Army honored World War II hero Audie Leon Murphy with a full ceremonial burial at Arlington National Cemetery. A highly decorated veteran, Murphy received the Medal of Honor and other citations for his wartime leadership and valor.
Opponents urged letting Lockheed fail while supporters warned of broader economic harm. Sen. William Proxmire urged bankruptcy trustees to run the company, arguing Congress should not use tax dollars to bail out a private firm. Connally countered that Lockheed’s failure would ripple through an economy trying to recover.
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