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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
2
AP reports solicitor Jacobs asks Supreme Court to order the county court to reconvene as canvassing board, discard absentee ballots not counted at polls, and certify new results showing Joyce as Democratic nominee for circuit judge. He cites a Williamson case where ballots were not counted by officials or canvassers.
Three West Virginia communities including Mullens held municipal elections to choose a new mayor and commissioners with terms extended from two to four years. The Citizens Party fielded Woodrow W. Cook for mayor with C. G. Russell and A. O. Perry as commissioners, while the Peoples Party named Kyle Cook for mayor and C. W. Andrews Jr. and Leland Harless for commissioners. Philippi also faced an incumbent mayoral race between James F. Temple and W. Fred Mackey.
Shortening The News carries late actor Guy Kibee and Donald Kibbe Jr who died by suicide with a .32 pistol in Los Angeles. Also notes a Miss Universe visa for Vivien Cheung in Miami Beach next month after proof of parentage. Other items report passport denial reversal for Wu Pak-chuen daughter, a Geneva statement about a point being constant and modified, Soviet Union remarks, and a state brief on indictments for white slave charges in Pittsburgh Wheeling case. Also mentions counterfeiters Wheatley and Perlatti in Ohio, a North-South Freeway meeting in Sutton, and a death from a junk yard mishap on June 4.
Engle notes that Soviet tantrums and bellicosity hurt disarmament and nuclear test bans. He recalls World War II German raiders and British fleet actions to protect shipping routes. Antarctica remains a potential site for peaceful nuclear testing and scientific purposes.
Perlman warns that current fragmented planning risks chaos and favors survival of the fittest. He argues the national transportation authority should consider public interests and commission a new, comprehensive study rather than rely on ongoing ad hoc measures. The Central area factor is cited in the discussion.
Boston Mass prices list shows one way 23 35 and round trip 42 05 to Philadelphia and adds similar fares from Chicago Norfolk Seattle with one way and round trip figures. All fares stated plus tax and exclude taxes.
The court directed plans for labor and materials to clean and paint offices. He was advised to wait until after the first weeks before pursuing the program.
State wins 12 natural resources second for stamps for veterans and honorable mention for community improvement. Juniors received recognition for state. Eisenhower in the Far East prelude. 31 delegates attended a Salute to Women honoring six outstanding contributions in human relations. Mrs Roosevelt noted questions abroad about America and minorities. Margaret Chase Smith Maines and Miss Sylvia Porter cited. Dr Anne Panna of Senet Briar College. Clare Booth Luce could not attend.
President Eisenhower arrives in Manila after Anchorage and Wake fueling as thousands greet him with banners and We Love Ike signs. Crowds climb trees and lamp posts to get a better view while officials cheer a massive turnout. The 85 degree heat leaves him perspiring yet smiling during the start of a 10 day Asian swing. He travels from Clark Air Base to Manila aboard Columbine III due to runway limits.
Funeral notices detail deaths of Donna Gaye and James Harvey Cook along with listed survivors, service details, and burial arrangements. Donna Gaye died after a short illness at Oak Hill hospital and will be laid to rest in Huse Memorial Park. James Harvey Cook age 84 will have final rites at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park following his passing from an illness. Additionally, a list of relatives and survivors is provided for several Ohio residents.
James William Smith Jr., 49, Carlisle, died Sunday morning after a short illness at Oak Hill Hospital. Final rites were conducted at Memorial Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev C E Walker presiding. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Leon Toney Haden Stover Raymond Martin Gene Hawks and Johnny Hancock.
At 6:45 a.m. the Air Force service will hold for the deceased. The body rests at Melrose Chapel and the funeral proceeds at Sunset Memorial Park. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ivan Lowery of Beckley are listed among the survivors.
Clifton H Haley 45 of Eccles died in an accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m in the Chapel of Melton Mortuary Beckley with Rev Carl Johnson and Dr Alvin J Cook officiating. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife June Slack Haley Eccles sons Robert Columbus Ohio Edward in the Air Force sister Mrs Boyd Stanley Beckley brother Charles Haley Morgantown. Body remains at Melton Mortuary until services. Pallbearers listed. Body at C D Trent Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Funeral Chapel for Mark S Hudson 50 Baltimore Md killed in an automobile accident near Baltimore Md. Survivors include sister Mrs J Faye Williams Beckley WV Joe Ra will remain at the fu-
A West Virginia construction site faces delays due to a nation-wide steel strike delaying steel mesh for road paving. The Beckley Ave bridge also stalls over SRC water company authorization. Greene cites factors beyond control as he foresees not meeting the 150 day contract period with about 40 remaining.
Charleston AP. State Court orders Sims to pay tax department expense accounts for field workers tied to Carman designated home bases. Case centers on two employees Higgins and Justice and whether transportation and meals for state house workers are payable under constitutional and statutory fiscal authority.
A jury awarded Delbert Moss $825 after a 1958 agreement dispute over ownership of a bees property. The deal involved leases, a down payment, rents, a well and an outbuilding. Hedrick represented the defendant claiming only a lease offer was made.
In Richmond Virginia Fred L Thames burned his billfold containing 1700 dollars and titles to three autos He told police he placed a stack of newspapers in an incinerator and did not realize the billfold was among the items Thames saw the billfold in time to salvage a number charred notes
Troitino Brothers Inc began work two weeks ago on an overhead bridge spanning the C&O railroad at Mabscott. First forms for footers were laid as rapid progress was promised during the summer months.
In Raleigh County Circuit Court lawyers sparred in a damage suit filed by Hugh Mount Hope seeking 654.44 after his son was forced off the road to avoid a car driven by Cecil Kincaid of 102 Winger Ave. A passenger in the Kincaid car, Herbert Spree of New...
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