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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1966

Page

6

Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas

Second Lieutenant Alan D Abrams Jr a Washington and Lee University ROTC graduate received his Army Reserve commission on June 3. Airman Connie M Bailey of Lester selected for training at Keesler AFB Miss after basic at Lackland. George H Olson USN son of Eric Olson serves on USS Intrepid which attacked Viet Cong targets last month. The capsule details multiple service members and their postings with notes on Memorial Day ceremonies and related postings.

Alan D. Abrams Jr Washington and Lee University Reserve Officer Training Corps Abrams Springdale Ave Zeta Beta Tau Blair Academy Blairtown N. J Connie M. Bailey Gagnell M. Bailey Lester Keesler Afb Miss U. S. Air Force Lackland Afb Tex Air Training Command Bailey Trap Hill High School Carol Athey Littleton Colo George H. Olson USN Eric Olson Elm St Intrepid South Vietnam Viet Cong Eles Johnson Johnsons James D. Johnson Viet Nam Pfc Raymond Johnson

Specialist Roy D. Johnson Jr. Mentioned in Ec Notices

Specialist Roy D. Johnson Jr. is noted in a public notice with parental residence listed in Ec city records. The item confirms his military rank and ties to the local family, reflecting a standard community notice in the period.

Roy D. Johnson Jr

Now You Know By United Press International

The world's oldest legislative body is the Alpingi of Iceland, founded in 930 A.D.

United Press International The Alpingi Iceland

Social Security to mail medicare premium notices

More than 2 million elderly signups for voluntary doctor bill insurance will receive premium notices. About 15 million enrolled will not get notices. their 3 dollar premiums are deducted from monthly checks starting July. States will cover some old age recipient premiums under SSA agreements. Premiums are 9 dollars quarterly for July August September, half funded by federal revenues. A return envelope and six payment centers are provided. Pay by check or money order to Social Security Medical Insurance. If needed, contact SSA district offices.

Robert M. Ball Social Secerity Ball Social Security Administration New York Philadelphia Birmingham Chicago Kansas City San Francisco United States Canada Mexico Canal Zone Republic of Panama IRS

VFW seeks government aid for servicemen air travel home

Allied Marine Brig. Gen. James D. Hittle told a House Armed Services subcommittee the Veterans of Foreign Wars wants the government to pay airline fares for servicemen on emergency leave or before overseas deployment. He cited the government’s Christmas fare payments for about 14,000 Job Corps trainees and urged a similar policy to allow a final farewell to families.

Fare Home Washington UPI Veterans of Foreign Wars Allied Marine James D. Hittle VFW House Armed Services Hittle

The high cost of living climbs relentlessly

The article notes the persistent rise in living costs, framing inflation as a real, ongoing trend rather than a myth. It highlights broader economic pressures facing households and the impact on budgets and daily decisions.

Revival to Open at Assembly of God Church on Valley Drive

Rev Jimmie Swaggart of Baton Rouge Louisiana will be guest evangelist for a revival meeting starting Wednesday at the Assembly of God Church on Valley Drive A special musical will be featured at each service which begin at 7 30 nightly except Saturday

Jimmie Swaggart Baton Rouge Assembly of God Church Valley Drive

41 Indicted by Raleigh County Grand Jury

A Raleigh County Grand Jury returned 41 indictments from 48 presentments on Monday. The docket for the Jude term will be released by Judge Harry L. McCreery on Wednesday. Cases include six drunken driving charges and counts of breaking and entering, grand larceny, extortion, negligent homicide, hit and run, sodomy, forgery, carrying a deadly weapon, and embezzlement. Petit jurors report June 27. list of jurors includes Beckley and Mabscott residents.

Raleigh County Atty. C. Berkley Lilly Thomas Canterbury Jude Harry L. MccCreery Alex D. George Roger Rutledge Kenneth G. Wilson Fred C. Booth John A. Martin James James Dennis Ballard Jackie Johnson Leonard Lee Butterworth Esco Browning Orville L. Gunnoe Elwood E. Rice John B. Parker Jr Ronnie Sutton David R. Allen William L. Cook Robert Morgan James C. Murrell Domenic Legati Frank Serreno

Deeds On File Record Real Estate Transfers

Deeds on file record transfers in the clerk of the county court with four transactions. Frank K Mahan to The New River Co for 300 dollars a property at Skelton Town District. Vonley and Kathleen Farrow to C M and Henrietta Honaker for 200 dollars in Shady Spring Village Farms Addition. Azelz V and Mary Ruth Wood to Arthur C and Delores J Bolen for 2800 dollars near Glen White Trap Hill District. Harry M and Lena Prince to Glenn E and Lucille P Keatley for 17000 dollars in the Edgewood Addition Beckley.

Frank K. Mahan New River Co Skelton Vonley Kathleen Farrow C. M Henrietta Honaker Shady Spring Village Farms Shady Spring Azelz V Mary Ruth Wood Arthur C Delores J. Bolen Glen White Trap Hill Harry M Lena Prince Glenn E Lucille P. Keatley Edgewood Addition Beckley

Two Civil Suits Filed Here

The Circuit Clerk's office records two civil suits over debts. Plastic Products and Plywood Co. sue Fultz Brothers Homes Co. for 708.31 with full balance plus interest and costs. C. R. Hill Jr. of Fayetteville represents the plaintiff. Paul F. O'Neal is named defendant in a 2538.47 suit filed by The Murphy Plan, Inc. with David Kennedy as attorney for the plaintiff.

Plastic Products and Plywood Co Fultz Brothers Homes Co C. R. Hill Jr Fayetteville Paul F. O'Neal The Murphy Plan, Inc David Kennedy

Raleigh County records high per capita income in 1965

Raleigh County led West Virginia in total personal income and posted a per capita income of 2080 in 1965, above the state average of 2007. 1964 figures showed 1937 for Raleigh and 1885 for the state, with Raleigh also ranking high in total personal income and retail sales.

Raleigh County West Virginia Raleigh Fayette Wyoming

River Park trio named from 4-H clubs at Beckley and Daniels

River Park selections Diana Kale Melinda Grose and Cindy Garner are shown left to right representing the Lucky Leaf 4 H Club Beckley and the Daniels Hustlers 4H Club Islands comprise one sixth of Chile s total area.

River Park Diana Kale Lucky Leaf 4-H Club Beckley Melinda Grose The Daniels Hustlers 4H Club Cindy Garner Lucky Leaf Club Islands Chile

The Well Child Purpura Purported Surgery Question

A mother asks about her three year old with bruising and swelling attributed to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and the possibility of alternative causes and leukemia risk. The piece explains causes include drugs and parental mismatching, notes splenectomy and cortisone as treatments, and cautions about diagnosing leukemia while outlining management.

Tax Questions and Answers on Deductions and Dependent Claims

A series of tax guidance covering charitable deductions for event tickets, foster parent eligibility and dependents, filing refunds to both spouses, selling beer licenses, Social Security tax on a summer handyman, and obtaining copies of past returns. It details deductible portions, dependent support tests, required signatures, license needs, wage reporting, and copying fees.

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