Police Beat Conflicting Reports On Victims In Beckley Wrecks
One accident near Temple Street left Willie R. Boblett 50 of Piney View dead on arrival at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital with hospital staff saying heart attack caused death after his 1965 car struck a wall. Police noted uncertainty if heart attack occurred before or after impact. The car damaged yard fencing and a fence with total losses around $300. Other items record a Daniels boy hit by a 1972 car near his home and multiple arrests and releases by Raleigh County authorities.
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Willie R. Boblett
Piney, View
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Beckley
Boblett
Electrolux Cleaner Corp
Larry Keith Moore
Daniels
Raleigh General Hospital
U. S. 1921
David
Oscar McBride
Shady . Spring
Rodriguez
Acbrice
U. S.1921
Shady Spring
Grand Jury Clears Four. Indictments Hit In Ra leigh County
The Raleigh County Criminal Court Grand Jury voted not to indict four presentments by the prosecuting attorney on Monday. Eleven cases were not presented due to complainants' absence. Indictments returned include possession of heroin and marijuana, armed and unarmed robbery, grand larceny, breaking and entering, burglary, and other charges. The court term ends June 30 with cases moved to the Circuit Court and an Intermediate Court handling non jury matters.
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Raleigh County Criminal Court
Raleigh County Circuit Court
Intermediate Court
Raleigh County
Grand Jury
Johnny Kincaid
Judy Bennett Holland
Phillip Johnson
Henry Allen Cain
Melvin Cobb
Gerald Harvey
Lynn Wilson
Wayne Pierce
Ronald Pierce
Wesley Meadows
Willie Richmond
Harry McCloud
George Hoover Jr
Varney Stewart
Randy Dillard
Tracy Lees Sampson
Robert Lloyd Griffith
Owen Lynn Gilbert
Andrew
Buddy’’ Campbell
George L. Young Jr
Tyrone P. Moore Jr
Robert Little
Rocky Leonard Cresce
Harry Edwin Korn
Calvin Stanley Anderson
Leonard Callins
Fletcher David Parker
Earl Gray Jackson
Henry Shannon
Fred Linksweiler
Billy Cline
Thomas Smithson
Edward Allen
James Daniel Craft
William H. McCree Jr
Tyrone ‘P. Moore
Serena Hoskins
J. D. Stacey
Freddy Cooper
Irvin Cimmons
Norma L. Harrah
James S. Lilly
Bob Hedgecock
Jack Smith
George Hail
Veterans SGLI premiums cut 15 percent effective July
The Veterans Administration announces a 15 percent SGLI premium reduction from July 1, saving about 12 million dollars for nearly three million active duty service members Guardsmen Reservists and ROTC cadets. The full 15 000 coverage drops from 3.00 to 2.55 monthly for active duty and from 1.80 to 1.50 annually for 15 000 coverage for guardsmen reservists and cadets.
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Veterans Administration
Congress
Census counts rise for Cuban-born in U.S.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports first and second generation Cubans in the United States grew from 124,416 in 1960 to 560,628 in 1970. Florida housed 252,520 people, New York 98,479, New Jersey 71,233, California 47,699, and Illinois 19,649.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Census Bureau
United States
Florida
New York
New Jersey
California
Illinois
Blue Circle Ranch halts trail rides and lessons this year
Collis Amon owner says the Blue Circle Ranch at Bradley will suspend all trail rides and riding lessons this year. He cites condemnation of a large portion for Appalachian Corridor L cutting eight trails and taking seventeen and a half acres. He expects to reopen next year.
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Blue Circle
Bradley
Collis Amon
Amon
Zoning Board Takes Action In Five Cases In Beckley
The Beckley Zoning Board upheld a denial for a carport extension by Fred Cooper at 206 Dorcas Ave and denied his appeal. It granted hardship status to Mrs. Katherine Slash and Mrs. R. S. Taylor, referring them to the Urban Renewal Authority for possible funds. The board set deadlines and ordered inspections for continued code violations at multiple homes, including 537 Orchard Ave owned by Richard Naff and 335 Ellison Street owned by Frank Thompson, with next meeting scheduled Aug. 14 at 4 p.m.
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Beckley
Zoning Board of Appeals
Fred Cooper
Dorcas Ave
Larry F. Stover
Cooper
Stover
Katherine Slash
Willow Lane
R. S. Taylor
South Kanawha St
Urban Renewal Authority
Slash
Zoning Appeal Board
Taylor
iStover
Richard Naff
Orchard Ave
Naff
Ellison
Frank Costello
Frank Thompson
Thompson
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
A series of military notices details Sgts Joseph Kiszka Elmer Adkins and others arriving at bases in Korea Vietnam and Germany. It lists promotions transfers and training along with local courts citations and an adoption case in Raleigh County West Virginia.
Beckley City Council set for urban renewal Piney Oaks Park vote
Beckley City Council plans a six block urban renewal vote for Piney Oaks Park and will review noise complaints from the Oxford Inn, fees on private clubs, and an amendment to the no burning ordinance. Parking rules on North Oakwood Avenue and Paint Street may be updated. An urban renewal funds application for Piney Oaks Park is to be submitted to HUD Thursday.
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Beckley City
Piney Oaks Park
Oxford Inn
U. S. Department of
T. M. Crews
Oakwood Avenue
Paint Street
New River Park
Corrections In Expense Filings From May 9 Primary
The Register lists corrections for expense filings of four candidates in the May 9 primary. Mrs. Belva McVey shows 79.49 for Democratic Executive Committee District I and a 1 filing fee for the ninth senatorial district. Lorena Wallace reports 3156 in expenses for Justice of the Peace District II and a 1 filing fee for Democratic Executive Committeewoman Ward II. Arthur Porter records 31.40 in expenses for District I. Ansel Akers reports 15 in expenses for Justice of the Peace District III.
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Earl
Belva) McVey
Lorena Wallace
Arthur Porter
Ansel Akers
McVey
Democratic Executive Committee
Miss Wallace
Justice of the Peace
Democratic
Jericho Named Oldest Town Dating to 8000 B.C.
United Press International reports Jericho in the Holy Land as the oldest town, with archaeologists dating its origins to about 8,000 B.C. The claim ties the ancient site to biblical references and early urban development.
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United Press International
Jericho
Joshua
Honey In The Rock Key West Virginia Drama Returns
The West Virginia Historical Drama Association opens its second year at Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park on June 17 with Honey in the Rock and Hatfields & McCoys. Rehearsals began May 30 for a cast of actors dancers and musicians under director David Bray with changes to restore original scope and two popular scenes.
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West Virginia Historical’ Drama Association
Cliffside Amphitheatre
Grandview State Park
Hatfields & McCoys
Grandview
Kermit Hunter
Jack Fredrick Kilpatrick
David Bray
Bray
Wheeling
West Virginia
New River Valley
Weather Details at Airport and River Reports
The 4 hour airport data shows a high of 74 and a low near 61 with no precipitation. Winds from WSW at 14 mph and steady 30.14 in pressure. River readings are normal and clear for Greenbrier and Lake. new gauge at Hinton reads 21 ft. Extended forecast calls for showers and thunder showers Thursday through Saturday with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and lows mainly in the 60s.
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Greenbrier
Hinton
Blythe
Calif
Evanston
Wyo
Beckley Farmers Market Offers Seasonal Produce
The Beckley Farmers Market on Beckley Mount Hope Road stocks fresh strawberries from Hardy and Webster counties at 2.50 per gallon in two gallon containers, white corn meal at 1.25 per 10 pound bag, and two varieties of sweet potato plants white human and red marrow. Open 8 am to 5 pm weekdays.
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Beckley Farmers Market
Toff
Beckley
Mount Hope Road
Hardy
Webster Counties
Recruiters Honored at Beckley Army Recruiting Station
The Beckley Army Recruiting Station awarded certificates of appreciation for enlisting men in the 19th Armored Brigade at Fort Knox Kentucky. Capt Philip E Raschke presented the honor to station commander Sgt J C Harry Biser. Local recruiters enlisted 23 men in the past quarter.
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Beckley Army Recruiting Station
19Th Armored Brigade
Ft. Knox
Philip E. Raschke
J.C. Harry Biser
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Ronceverte
Mabel Moore
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Ted Richardson
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Sullivan
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Fla
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Nickell
Patrick Henry High
Ashland,Va
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Rt. 1, Beckley
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