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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1969
Page
1
Thieves stole about 1000 dollars from Cranberry Packing Co. details describe a loss and area where the incident occurred. Police investigate the Cranberry Street region and request information from local residents.
Attorney Stanley Hostler testified before a committee as a private citizen about revenue bond legislation. He argued current laws cause the state to pay millions annually in interest due to unsound policy and urged stronger measures to restore investor confidence in bonds issued by the state and subdivisions. A 1963 letter from Jay Stern advocated urgent legislation to secure investor confidence.
Fragmented remarks urge broader supervision of industrial revenue bonds to unlock West Virginia growth. The speaker cites indifference by lawmakers as hindering progress and warns that weak oversight risks credit and development prospects.
Nixon officials describe the 25,000 troop withdrawal as a first slice of the U.S. force reduction in Vietnam. They indicate South Vietnamese forces must shoulder more combat, with a second slice uncertain and not a rapid, massive drawdown. The policy aligns with supporting free elections and self-determination in South Vietnam.
The governor commented on turnpike policy and the July special session. He indicated no personnel details or project plans would be shared, citing concern over political sensitivity and fear of public backlash. The discussion touched on state control and the downhill effects on the administration’s strategy.
The Raleigh Community Action Association hires Gene Church as public accountant to update ACCAA bookkeeping. The project aims to document in kind contributions for Office of Economic Opportunity matching funds and to record labor and expenses through a set date.
One of six young men charged in the bombing of Bive x in Princeton is placed on two years probation after pleading guilty. The suspended prison term covers one year. Prosecutors seek new charges against Burton and others. Names include Paul Crockett Tyrone Turner and others linked to the Virginia university case.
Unofficial results show Berbour County voters approving a 1.8 million dollar school bond levy Mondex with about 64.75 percent support. The measure needed a simple 6 to 1 ratio to pass.
Six West Virginia groups receive 750000 in Quality Education Opportunities funds to support community action programs. The grants will aid Harrison county and nearby counties with planned improvements and initiatives to assist local residents in need.
North of Saigon the Marine Division reported heavy action with air and artillery fire killing 155 North Vietnamese troops in two battles near An Hoa. US losses were two killed and 11 wounded. In Tay Ninh city 364 houses were destroyed and 31 more damaged. Separately a terrorist rocket attack near the national police HQ in Swigen killed two civilians and wounded eight.
A blast at the Weirton Steel Corp plant injured nine employees this morning. Two repair crew members were seriously hurt and two others were admitted to Weirton General Hospital.
Obituaries list Clarence E Okes and Elmer Eccles among those died recently with funeral details. Services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at Pierce Cemetery and Oak Hill Hospital Home arrangements noted. Other notices list Joseph Venry Thini Jr., George Brown, and relatives with service details and burial places across Beckley Crab Orchard and Brooklyn.
In Pensacola Kentucky and the late r Maggerd Causer, owner of UMWA Local No. 6168 in Siab Fork for 11 years, survivors include three sons James Roz William and three daughters Waddell Lieue and Cora Vernon and Mae Causey. Body returned to Williams Funeral Home in MacArthur.
President Nixon can appoint a justice to replace Abe Fortas after Burger's Senate confirmation. Sen. Mansfield warned against haste in confirmations. Senators Young and Nelson voted against Burger. Fulbright abstained as concerns about swift processing arose amid recent Vietnam policy debates. Burger, 61, will take the seat after Warren steps down likely June 23.
The fate of Ronald W. August, a suspended white Detroit police officer who killed Auburey Pollard in 1967, rests with an all white jury in Mason Michigan. The panel faces two verdict options guilty of murder in the first degree or not guilty.
George W. Walker age 82 of Mabscott will have funeral services Thursday at 1 pm in Melton Mortuary Funeral Chapel with Rev. L A Garten officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He died Monday at 5 40 p m after an apparent heart attack. Survivors include wife Ida Parker Walker two sons Gerald C of Roanoke and Lowell E Beckley two daughters Jewel Fitzgerald Glen Burnie and Elizabeth Baker Beckley and many grandchildren. The body remains at the funeral home after 5 pm Wednesday for callers.
Beckley Mayor John Wesley Smith and the local committee praised Tom Winner as a singularly gifted administrator. Simpkins credited the 1968 county organization with a proven ability to motivate and communicate, suggesting tangible state results from Winner’s efforts. The mayor lauded Winner’s past assistance and expressed confidence in his statewide performance.
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