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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1966
Page
1
A reader question set from The Register covers Arlington National Cemetery origins unknown soldiers 1921 interment, guarding reasons, and buried colored servicemen. It also includes stock report production issues in Raleigh and youth employment permits, plus World 600 top finishers and hair styling schools addresses in Bluefield Beckley.
Raleigh County Court weighed appointing L W Berkel as conservator of the peace for the unincorporated Lake Stephens community with a salary of 550 dollars monthly. The plan requires legal advertisements before final action at the next meeting set for June 25.
Cloudy with a few showers and possible thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. High around 67, low near 54. Tomorrow partly cloudy with a high in the 70s. Airport conditions show varied readings, river levels are normal and clear, with Greenbrier and Lake at normal levels. Regional extremes list Palm Springs 114 high and Craig 37 low.
Geneva UPI report says the Soviet Union urged withdrawal of American forces from Vietnam as the condition for any disarmament accord. The demand came as disarmament talks resumed after a six week recess.
Two F4C Phantom jets from the USS Ranger and air defense escorts shot down an unidentified prop driven plane detected by fleet radar off the North Vietnamese coast about 180 miles northeast of Thanh Hoa. A second bogey fled into North Vietnam as radar and visual contact confirmed the kill. The incident involved Ranger pilots from Fighter Squadron 143 and Ghost Riders Squadron 142 amid ongoing U S air operations in the South China Sea.
Thousands of Buddhists demonstrated against the American and South Vietnamese government in Saigon, clashing with riot police who used tear gas and clubs. A government gunfire incident wounded bystanders as Ky pressed plans to extend military rule into 1967, while protests in Hue continued.
In the Central Highlands, U S 101st Airborne paratroopers moved on battered North Vietnamese regulars attempting to escape a bomb scarred jungle trap. The ground action focused on tightening the pursuit as the clash unfolded today.
West Virginia Attorney General opinions uphold the constitutionally assigned control of state colleges by the State Board of Education. The proposed Board of Regents would study plans, allocate programs, and submit budget requests, but policy changes would be optional for the Board of Education.
Sgt. Phillip A. Hesse, 29, a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and Special Forces, received the Bronze Star on President Johnson's orders for his service in Viet Nam while battling cancer that may require amputation. He volunteers for duty despite a grim prognosis, aims to stay in the Army, and has a family including two children. His medical journey includes cancer diagnosed in 1964, operations, and recovery to continue fighting in Viet Nam. He is seated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, with a brother-in-law Maj. A. J. Cunningham and cousin WO William Pickten noted among his kin.
Seven shot in another night of riots in a Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago. Three newsmen injured and a police officer hit by a brick. Looting reported as stores windows shattered in a mile long area. violence followed clergy led peace march.
The Accident Prevention Bureau of the state police today said highway deaths in West Virginia total 195 this year, up from 188 at this date last year. Newest victims include George Shafer, 20, of Pinch Kanawha County killed Monday when his car lost control and hit a telephone pole on U S 60 at Hugheston. John Bryant, 80, of East Rainelle, killed Sunday night after being struck by a car on West Virginia 20 near his home.
Gov. Hulett C. Smith announced a court test of the commission's legality is ready for presentation. Atty. Gen. C. Donald Robertson will seek a judicial ruling on whether legislative and executive officers can serve on the same statutory body. The commission was created by the last Legislature.
A 15 year old Kilsyth boy Frankie Mac Daniels drowned while swimming in New River Monday around 3 p m Two other youths were with him and his body was recovered at 3 a m today by the Thurmond Rescue Squad in 18 feet of water between Mc Kendree and Thurmond The body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope.
Washington officials summarize a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling expanding fifth amendment protections during police questioning. Chief Justice Warren frames the decision as defining the restraints society must observe in prosecuting crimes, building on the 1964 Escobedo decision.
Annette Buchanan, 20, editor of the University of Oregon student newspaper, was ordered by a circuit court to reveal the names of five students she interviewed for a marijuana use story. She refused, risking up to six months in jail and a $300 fine. The case highlights lack of journalist shields in Oregon law as the university and Eugene police investigate campus marijuana use.
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower and wife Mamie celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with honorary chair Harry S Truman. Gifts to Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls New York are urged, to open in fall 1967. Gov. Smith to swear in new probation board member this afternoon. Attorney Zane Grey Staker seeks suspension of impeachment order in Ferrell case. Kosygin and Kekkonen discuss Vietnam and a nuclear free zone in northern Europe in Helsinki talks.
Circuit Judge Frank Taylor is urged to dismiss a petition seeking the removal of Kanawha County Prosecutor Charles Walker. Walker accuses John Smiley of St Albans of a planned campaign to insult harass and intimidate him and seeks fees and costs for his lawyer. American evangelist Dr Billy Graham nears the midpoint of a month long England crusade and plans a luncheon in his honor hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
Large crowds in Nairobi welcomed Sen Robert Kennedy flying in from a game preserve. A government delegation led by Tom Mboya greeted him as banners honored John F Kennedy and urged support for Jacqueline Kennedy, while others pressed U S pressure on South Africa and Vietnam policy.
West Virginia sheriffs and officials at the annual meeting heard attorney Peter Hutt urge repeal of public intoxication laws and favor hospital treatment for chronic alcoholics. Hutt, citing court rulings, warned about false arrest liability and urged AG opinions, while Charleston Mayor Shanklin pressed for practical options. The session also explored halfway houses and the scope of alcoholism as a health issue affecting about 7 million Americans.
A scheduled meeting of the State Board of Public Works was cancelled today due to lack of a quorum, postponing all actions and votes planned for the session.
Charleston officials adopt a policy to refer habitual intoxicated offenders to the county Center for Alcoholism rather than Jail. Police head Dallas Bias announced Monday that referrals will be at the municipal Judge Joseph Thomas discretion and guidance.
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