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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1977

Page

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Wheeling Mourns Roberta Elam Murder Victim

City and county officials react to the rape and murder of Roberta Elam as police seek tips. United Press International reports cooperation between Washington County Pennsylvania and Ohio County police to probe connections with four Pennsylvania rape slayings. Elam is survived by her parents and siblings. Bishop Hodges to preside at Mass of Christian Burial at Mount St. Joseph with internment at Mt. Clavery Seminary, Wheeling.

Kathleen New York William Mueggé Wheeling UPI Washington County Ohio County Miss Elam Pennnsylvania Robert. E Mary Elam Christopher David Kim Joseph Hodges Wheeling - Charleston Mount St. Joseph Mt. Clavery Seminary

IRS arrests two for filing false withholding forms

Internal Revenue Service special agents arrested Jackie L. Thomas of Alum Creek and Raymond E. Smith of Sumerco, both Union Boiler Co. employees at Mitchell Power Plant in Moundsville, on charges of filing a fraudulent withholding form. Huntington. An exhibit of 200 West Virginia women writers will be shown at Marshall University library June 22-23 as part of International Women's Year Conference. Notable works include Pearl Buck and Muriel Dressler with early pieces dating to 1822 by Margaret Agnew Blenner.

Internal Revenue Service U. S William Kolibash Jackie L. Thomas Alum Creek Raymond E. Smith Sumerco Union Boiler Co Mitchell Power Plant Moundsville West Virginia Marshall University Library Coordinating Committee Pearl’ Buck Muriel Dressler Margaret Agnew Blenner

Robb wins Virginia Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor

In Richmond on Tuesday Charles Robb defeated Richard Reynolds and Ira Lechner to secure the Virginia Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Lynda Robb, wife of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanied him as Reynolds offered congratulations. Laserphoto

Richard S Reynolds III Charles Chuck Robb Richmond Virginia Reynolds Ira Lechner Lynda Robb Lyndon B. Johnson

Charges Filed Against South Moluccan Terrorists

A prosecutor will file charges against six South Moluccan terrorists who survived the 19 day siege of a hijacked train and school. The arraignment time and place were kept secret due to fears of backlash from Moluccan residents and Dutch citizens angry over the hostage raids.

Justice Ministry Holland

Miller Ahead In Kentucky UMW Race With Patterson Concession Possible

With 600 of 858 precincts reporting in Madisonville Kentucky incumbent Miller led UMW Miller 42 909 Patterson 95 008 and Patrick 26 021 unofficial tally. Patterson said he has little choice and will decide on a challenge after talks with running mates. Patrick conceded loss stating the fight was not enough to win.

Miller UPI Patterson Patrick Madisonville

Three Men Plead Guilty to Obstructing an Officer

Three defendants Henry Hayes Northa Adkins and Ralph Adkins pleaded guilty in Raleigh County Circuit Court to obstructing an officer. They were fined a total of 264 dollars including costs and ordered to pay 114 dollars by July 5 after paying 150 dollars. All were represented by Beckley attorney Rod Jackson.

Raleigh County Henry Hayes Northa Adkins Ralph Adkins Circuit Court Kermit A. Locke

Weather Details From Beckley Newspapers Inc Listing Prices

A fragment from The Raleigh Register lists subscription options as of May 1, 1977 for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include one year at 57 dollars plus 1.71 tax, six months at 29 dollars plus 0.87 tax, three months at 15 dollars plus 0.45 tax. Home delivery costs 1 dollar weekly.

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