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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1975

Page

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Murder Trial Begins Not Guilty Says Mrs Giardella

Mrs Jacquella Giardella faces murder charges for a 41 gauge shotgun shooting of Charles Traybor Jr at her Raleigh County home. Opening statements describe the incident as self defense or accidental death. defense portrays Traybor as a jealous violent man who threatened her and attacked at the door while noting she was pregnant. The trial, active with witnesses and a three woman jury, is expected to last several days. She is free on bond posted October 7.

Jacquella Giardella Charles Joseph Traybor Jr Raleigh County Kermit A. Locke Warren A. Thornhill Lea Birci Thomas Canterbury Joseph Ludhkins Beckley Canterbury Gialdella Traybor Eccles Sweeneybury Road Phillip Boyden Thornhill Homer Virtue Thornhil Gialdey Ste Jimmy Gialdella Phornhill Thornhilt William F. Wyant Wyant

State to Appeal Ruling in Brown Case

The State intends to appeal a Raleigh County ruling in the Theodore Brown case. Judge Kermit A Locke quashed the indictment for falsifying accounts but gave the state 90 days to appeal and later 60 days to seek Supreme Court review, with eight months to perfect the appeal through the Attorney General.

Raleigh Theodore Ted “ Brown Thomas Canterbury Brown Raleigh County Warren Thornhill Jr Kermit A. Locke Fhornhill Hns Locke Thornhill West Virginia Canterbury Supreme Court

Deaths and funeral notices from Kentucky and West Virginia

Obituaries list Joseph H. Beck of Sparta Kentucky at home after a heart attack with wife May Gilbert Beck and ten grandchildren among survivors in several states. Kenneth Wayne Brackenridge of Rupert is mourned with services in Rainelle and burial in Walace Memorial Gardens, along with multiple relatives. Infant James Anthony Cooper dies in a hospital. graveside rites planned in Cooper cemetery. Mary Fortune of East Gulf dies after long illness. funeral arrangements pending. John Hankins of Rhodell, former Rhodell mayor, dies in Mullens hospital. survivors include wife Joyce Danley and children across several towns.

Joseph Harold Beck Sparta Oak Hill May Gilbert Beck Harold F Charlie Cleveland Ohio Eddi Mississippi Gene Tennessee David Clemens Jim Perry Cincinnati Patsy Ellison Funeral Home Jellico Tenn Hellion Kenneth Wayne Brackenridge Rupert Jesue Namie Pentecostal Edward Joseph Michael Ray Keyser James Anthony Cooper James Lacy Myrtle Jnetta Carter Cooper Coal City Venersa Lynn Nathan Ada Daniels Daniels Erline Cooper Chal City Rev. W. PF Tolliver Sam Cooper Cemetery Jonben Willams Funeral Home Mary Fortune East Gulf Psn Elk Ridge Walter Eula Buckner David Danny Keith Kennet Brenda Fortune Melanie Fortune Alice Hairston East Galf Buckner Huntington Ruchle and Johnson Funeral John Hankins Rhodell Okey Cox Ceci Bolen Rindell Tabernacle Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Hankins Mullens Hospital Greenbrier Jim Nannie Hankins Rhodelland UMWA Amiga Joyce Danley Tankins Roy Beckley Basil Danley Levittown Bill Elnora) Hutton Horace Christine) McKinney Stephenson Kester Maxine) O'Dell Glen Morgen Arthur Phyliss) Sioney Lassié Lusk Alpeca Sku Alpaca Pentecostal Church of God Silas Mullins de Henard Fraser John Jl. McKinney Basin Lusk Charlottesville Huey Alistair Mckinney Corinne -Pentecosts Holiness Church of God Paul Lusk Layla Joyce Lusk Lennel Yadkinsvie N. C Lacie Lee Evelyn Shrewsbury Mae Shrewsbury Alpaca Dewey Sam Feglesang Nease Harden Lee Raines Eunice Bennie ‘Thompson First Baptist Church Ruby Thundar Schenectady N. Y Ids Harden Juanita McKnight Prenter Georgia Blaylock Gladys Hix Covey Jacie Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville

Beclay and Area Obituaries Begin Holiday Services

Funeral notices list multiple local residents with survivors, funeral homes, and service details. Names include Oliver Clarence Kessler Jr of Fairfax Virginia, and Rev. George D. Toler of Beckley, with burial plans in Arlington and Greenwood. Passages note prior calling hours, pallbearers, and churches such as Welcome Baptist and Mount Hope Temple.

Byrd hints at presidential bid amid WV gathering

A West Virginia political event drew lawmakers and union leaders as William Byrd, described as a moderate potential ticket holder, weighed a possible presidential run. The mood mixed praise with jokes as Byrd warned a campaign must offer substance to win. Also noted were funeral announcements for Harden Lee Raines and Witham Horse Stover.

Byrd Ront Bryd George Wallace George Meany George MccGovern Ted Kennendy Gérald Ford Joan Slack Harley Staggers Ken Hechler Washington Jay Rockefeller James Spranse Jot Hutchinson Arnold Miller United Mine Workers Joe Powell West Virginia AFL- Cro Summers County Senate William Hubert Moss Daniels Blue Ridge Thue Moss

Bomb blast on 49th Street closes area for bomb squad

A blast described as heavy by an eyewitness damaged 49th Street between Fifth and Static Avenues. Police closed the area for the rest of the day as investigators checked the scene after a man reported seeing debris and glass raining down.

Glass Krusel 49Th Street Fifth Static Avenues Trafic

Turkey Continues After Council Meeting on NATO Bases

The article notes Turkey, a NATO member bordering the Soviet Union, hosts bases providing three vital defense and early warning systems for the Mediterranean region.

Turkey Page Demirel NATO Soviet Union Mediterranean

Police Beat Prosperity Man Charged On 3 Joy Riding Counts

Ronald Lee Bennett, 13, of Prosperity, was jailed on three charges after a late Saturday joy riding incident. He allegedly rode with Barbara Ann Boggess and James Stump, then followed Pamela Sue Woodrum, leading deputies to pursue and arrest him for reckless driving, no license, and joy riding. Several other arrests followed for DUI, reckless driving, burglary, and related offenses, with minor injuries reported in a MacArthur Street collision.

Ronald Lee Bennett Prosperity Raleigh County Michael Johnson Borden Surger Bennett Barbara Ann Boggess Beckley James Stump Beaver Stump Pamela Sue Woodrum Beckley 10 Beckley Theater Boggess Johnson Howard West Sheriff's Greg Smith Silver Moon Eccles Ict WoVa Specils Uy Eeetes Aliss Boggess Slump Borden Burger Inc Arthur Marcum West Smith Darrell L. Keene Crab Orchard MacArthur Warren Furniture Co Douglas Ray Sizemore Tom W Sizeruare Keene Lorena Wallace

Murder Weapon Search Unfruitful at Little Beaver Lake

Police and volunteers conducted an all day search at Little Beaver Lake for the gun used in the May 12 slaying of Sgt. David L. Lilly. Divers and rescue squads from Phoneton Lynchburg Ve Buckley National Guard and others scoured the lake to no avail. Ronald T. Williams remains in custody in New Jersey awaiting extradition to West Virginia.

Heckley Little Beaver Lake David L. Lilly Ronald T. Williams Lilly Phoneton Lynchburg National Guard Department of Natural Resources New Jersey West Virginia Daaniel Moore Moore Ronald Williams 167Th Armed Cavalry Division Buckley National Guard Cramp Lynchburg, Wan Bob Veringo Barry Redwood Doug Glass David Steppens Princeton Gary Meade Danny Roberts Kya Fuda Paul Lambert Roy Crewey Nick Hall

CIA front page statement denies Kennedy assassinations

The broadcast cites the White House and Senate Chairman Frank Church as saying there is no evidence that President Kennedy or Robert Kennedy were involved in assassinations. They accuse Rockefeller of misleading readers or misreading the report.

Whitte House Frank Chore Senate Committee Kennedy Robert Kennedy Rockefeller

Court rulings on housing, IRS interviews, and racial employment bias

The court let stand a damages award against a Georgia official who denied a residence job to a white man married to a black. It rejected efforts to recover fines from sailors and marines, and debated whether IRS interviews require advising a defendant of the right to remain silent. It also addressed cooperative housing stock exemptions from federal securities laws.

Internal Revenue Service Georgia Illege

Interim pact talks eyed as Rabin proposes new accord

Reporters say a 50 percent chance exists for an Israeli Egyptian interim agreement. Israel expects Egypt to reply within two weeks to Rabin's Washington proposals for a new pact.

Washington Israel Egypt Rabin

Raleigh Register Adopts New Publishing Terms and Rates

The Raleigh Register announces price changes for daily and Sunday editions, set at 5.0 and 9.00 respectively, with tax obligations noted. It details carrier service areas, delivery days, and payment expectations for subscribers, including regional coverage and mail options.

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Mrs. Giardella Charles Traybor Gialdellas Joseph H. Beck Kenneth Brackenridge Mary John Rankins Massachusetts the Fogiesong, Nease and Neety Funeral Home Mullens Raymond McKinney Junior Russo Leslie Walton Lonzo Foley Earl Coslson Norman Crook Charles Litly Oliver C. Kessler Jr Oliver Clarence Kessler Fairfax Hinton D.C Diane Adams Hawaii Dorothy Halley Phoenix Ariz Colonial Funeral Home I Falls Church Otlaw Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Mount Hope Artington Grantchldren George D. Toler South Fayette St P. A. Hosa John Wright Thomas Pryor Welcome Baptist Church Greenwood Memorial Park Mr. Toler Nilchte and Johnson Funeral Mrs. Lessie Lusk William Hobart Moss William J. Stover Witham Horse Stover Fayetteville Tyree Oak Lil William D. Slates Pizza Hut Prosperity Man Fred Hubert Adkins Fireco Everett Lilly Mabseolt Mark Stephen Dorsey Burley K. Beltoi Harper David R. Cook Naoma Ralph Woodley Robert Courtney Hughes Ranall Meadows Stanley Sawyers Glen White Joe Rodriguez Sawyers Maxwell Hill Danial E. Hatfield Donald Edward Tweedie Fisure James FL Tucker Arnett Danelts Tucker Ronald & Sabatino, 34 Oceana Clyde E. England Old W.va England Thomas E. Day Absa Bey Louise Kerbawy Kanawha Street Thee Ankie Granville Ave Ralph Diehl Eva Sue Stover Snoddy CIA Mideast Raleigh Gbnegister Meukiew Newapaeth Priniew Bocktey G. A Telphuno Chine Portage Benovind Winton W. Na Raleigh Register Aubaeripion Pricy Oetokser Tara Siuaehie Mervite West Mirginty Pawere Olney Ater
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