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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

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Kennedy Allies Form New Gun Control Committee

Washington reports say private Kennedy backers join a new Emergency Committee for Gun Control, coordinating support with the Johnson administration. The group aims for stricter gun laws including bans on interstate handgun sales, state gun registration, and local police permits to buy. Eisenhower’s health updates continue as doctors disclose another heart attack but note stability and alertness. The effort includes Kennedy campaign staff and the Volimbc y services at Papert & Koenig Inc as public relations support.

Washington Urp Robert F. Kennedy Dwight BP Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Sars Natonat Candi Finn Army Indian Wells Calif 1,8 Daniel ¥. Hennett David J. Setuberg Youn Kenedy Papert & Koenig, Inc New York Kennedy Campaign Eqine Johnson Senate Thomas J. Dodd Dconm Charleston CEI Bureau of Motor Vehicles Senate Judiciary West Virginia James Thomas Sald Fitat Register Daisy Jarrell Chester Workman Margaret Workman Republican Executive Committee Oneida Ted) Starr Cyril Lilly House of Delegates BE. J

County Candidates File Primary Election Expense Reports

County election reports show multiple candidates and officials listing campaign expenditures. Names noted include Roger Hamilton Marsh Fork District constable and A J Sparacino Democrat. Victor Jen constable. Margaret Scott Republican committee. Wesley Thompson assessor. J Fourney Republican circuit judge. Joseph Saward Greene Town District constable. W Wallon Back and Joseph E Huffer ine on education boards. Noel R Surficy noted in education.

House of Delegates Roger Hamilton Marsh Fork A. J. Sparacino Victor A. Jen Harlan Stover Margaret Scott Wesley Thompson J. Fourney Joseph Saward Greene Frazier Itann Gills W. Wallon Back Joseph E. Hufferine Board of Edtcation Noel_R. Surficy Edu

SRC Position Goes To Scotland Native SRC Position Goes To Scotland Native

John Anderson a Glasgow Scotland native named Monday as new business manager of the State Road Commission replacing Hugh N Mills who resigned. Anderson naturalized citizen since 1921 spent his career with Union Carbide. Figures list multiple local officials and committee payments with varying small amounts.

Charleston UPI John Anderson Glasgow Scotland State Road Commission M. A. Hamill Agderson Wuld Hugh N. Mills Mills W. W. Barron Anderson Union Carbide

Trial Slated For Barron And Five Others

In Charleston, UPI reports a July trial date in the U S Southern District Center for former Gov W W Barron and five co defendants on conspiracy and bribery charges. Also named are former Rand Commission Director Burl Sawyers and assistant Vincent Jolnkoaki, former Finance Commissioner Truman E Gore, Elkins attorney Bot Brown, and ex Clarksburg dealer Alfred W Schroath. They faced accusations of creating receiving corporations in other states to obtain payments from firms seeking state contracts.

Cuarleston UPI U. S Cent W. W. Barron Barron Rand Burl Sawyers Vincent Jolnkoaki Truman E. Gore Bot Brown Elkins Clarksburg Alfred W. Sehroath West Virginia

Keenan case defense plea over Vietnam court-martial

Rep John Slack D West Virginia told papers Defense Secretary Clifford urged review of the Keenan case. He argued the pilot manslaughter verdict was political and that the Marines acted under training during the Sept 22 1966 patrol in a hamlet in South Vietnam. Luczko earlier convicted of voluntary manslaughter.

Washington South Vietnam John M. Slack D-W Clark Clifford Keenan Vic. Charles Tro W. Va Slick Portsmouth N. H., Naval Prison Slack Stanley J. Luczko Luczko

Nuclear Treaty Delay Threatens West Berlin Crisis

West German cabinet met in extraordinary session on a public holiday to approve new economic aid for West Berlin amid East German harassment and a nuclear treaty delay. Chancellor Kiesinger argued Germany must resist blackmail before signing the nonproliferation treaty approved by the UN. Diplomatic sources expect other nations to delay signing until West Germany acts. East German measures target West Berlin industry as Berlin’s crisis shifts policy toward developing modern productive industries. Sree Post fills by Clarksburg man.

BOM Urij Ton Iresty West Berlin East Germany Kurt Georg Kiesinger West Germany United Nation General Assembly Kissinger Berlin Kiegsinger

Ban Lifted Three To Be Buried Alive in Charleston Parking Lot

A country and western singer and a 34 year old Austin grandmother are to be buried alive in a downtown Charleston parking lot after a ban was lifted. The trio also includes a dancer and a man identified as June Estep. White, 34, claims a world record of 63 digs for being buried alive. The event was previously blocked but set to occur Thursday.

Bill White Austin Tex June Estep Betty Jonns Charleston Phi White UPI van Brown

Consolidation Coal personnel changes announced nationwide

The company lists promotions and new hires at Morgantown and Pocahontas South. Gary Earp becomes personnel assistant after WVU degrees in economics. Richard J. Baugh moves to safety director Pocahontas South. Two section foremen join Pocahontas Northern Division, Cecil Staton and Vernie Little.

Fairmont West Virginia University Gary Farp Morgantown Earp WVU F. F. Earp Richard J. Baugh Main No. 1 Amonate Jenkin Jones Bishop Mines Pocahontas Fuel, Co Pocahontas South Haugh Richard Ricky) Baugh Eckman Pocahontas Buel Ca Cecil Ray Staton

Deaths and Funerals Summary From Obituary Notices

Obituary notices list Hobart Stanley Stevens 40 of Chicago killed in an automobile crash near Viel paraiso. Ale Shepnardt Tenge 66 of Raleigh County died after an apparent heart attack in Hockley hospital. Mrs Cori Thiff 64 of Christiansburg Va will have burial at Puffsville Va. Cori Thiff survived by a large family including a wife, several children and in laws with various residences across Indianapolis Cleveland and other cities. Funeral arrangements pending at Oak Hill Fyree Funeral Home.

Hobart Stanley Stevens Chicago Formorly Oak TN Viel Paraiso Bri Ale Shepnardt Tenge Joey Hockley Ohio Railway Co Thurmond Vraleigh Bor Raleigh County Joe and Saraly Rogers The Brotherhood of Halfway Conductors Elnorar Cori Thiff Christiansburg Bain Puffsville Mangarat Muir Bragg Artie Jr Indianapolis Ind David Nashville Tenn William Cleveland Ohio James Keren Harold Vietnam Teo Carol Sue Covington Patty Ann Covington Mary Sears Silver Springs Woodrow Buckley Clarence Harvey Mary Romm Senoro Bethel Jenkins Beaver Fyree Ianeral Oak Hill

Low Bid Leads For State Printing Contracts

The Teckley firm Biggs Johnston Withrow submitted the apparent low bids on two of three state printing contracts while Jarrett Printing Co of Charleston led the third. Jarrett quoted 147,773 for legislative printing and binding, with Rose City Printing of ten at 86,642, and Beckley’s Jane Smith firm holding current contracts. Rose City’s bids totaled 201,808 for book and pamphlet printing and 108,908 for flatwork.

Charleston UPI Teckley Biggsj Johnston-Withrow Jarrett Printing Co., Inc Jarrett Rase City Printing Biggs-Johnston Wilhrow Beckley Jane Smith Rose City

State Pharmacists Set Meet July 14 in West Virginia

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association president C. Joseph Statler will be keynote at the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association convention at White Sulphur Springs on July 14. The WV group head Tay Lb Masterson announced the three day Greenbrier Hotel event starting July 14.

Unnaklesme UPS Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association C. Joseph Statler West Virginia

Delegates Put Humphrey Nixon Way Ahead in Polls

United Press International reports large leads for Henry H. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon in committed delegate votes for the presidential nomination. New York primary results and state delegations shift momentum while McCarthy Wallace and Rockefeller figures maneuver in a packed race.

United Press International Maber J. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Humphrey Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Hmphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Thumphey George Wallace GOP Rockefeller Ronald Reagan California

Suit Filed In Circuit Court Over Car Collision

Beulah White sues Sommy Atkins of Pirceg in Raleigh County Circuit Court claiming injuries and $2,500 judgment after a May 14 1967 collision on Pemberton road Coal City. Donald E Cole also sues Arnold J Tucas for $1,380 alleging damage to his car from a May 12 Valley Drive North incident with total loss of the car and $180 for loss of use. Leo Bridi is Cole's attorney.

Sommy Atkins Raleigh County Beulah White Joseph Lachini Atkins Pemberton Road Coal City Donald E. Cole Arnold J. Tucas Piney Avenue Beckey Cole Valley Drive North Lucas Leo Bridi

Park Junior High Principal Ill in Appalachian Hospital

Thomas Evans principal at Park Junior High School is a patient at Appalachian Regional Hospital under observation and treatment after becoming ill in May. His condition is listed as satisfactory by a hospital spokesman.

Thomas Evans Park Junior High School Appalachian Regional Hospital

Rehabilitation Programs Not Carried Through At Huttonsville

Rehabilitation programs for inmates at Moundsville Penitentiary and their comrades in the past few days draw cautious praise from Capt. Charles Bentley USMC adviser. Reported prison transfers to Huttonsville prompt questions about program continuity and the required degree for the correction director amid legislative scrutiny.

Huttonsville Charles Bentley Richman U.S North Vietnam Cacborra Aivil Hobart Saigon Tran van San Moundsville AL. Rice Tukasick Nuttonsville

Ray extradition delay in King murder case continues

Ray faces passport and weapon charges as American officials push for his extradition to the United States. A lengthy packet of documents supports returning him to face the King murder charge and an escape from Missouri State Prison. Extradition proceedings could take weeks, with possible further appeals delaying action for months.

Ray United States Missouri Nigel Maw Rogar Pilshee Wread Fre Vinson London Times Justice Department King Cage Frisbee R Coonsel Arthur Manes Eines Teyad Wll

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