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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1971

Page

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Final rites for 1st Lt Nancy Wentzel at Bryant Chapel

Funeral services for 1st Lieutenant Nancy Carol Wentzel of Beale Air Base were held at Bryant Bryant Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jim Franklin officiating. Burial followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call and she will receive full military honors.

Nancy Carol Wi Beale Air Base Ofce Bryant Keyser-Bryant Jim Franklin Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Wentzel

George Clyde Birt Funeral Service Arranged in Keyser Bryant Chapel

George Clyde Birt 79 of 114 Austin Ave dies in a local hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p m Saturday in the Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ross M Evans officiating. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Pallbearers listed as Charles Honaker Emmett Davis Robert Forren H A Adams Gordon Foster and J W Woods.

George Clyde Birt Austin Ave Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Ross M. Evans High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Charles Honaker Emmett Davis Robert Forren H. A. Adams Gordon Foster J. W. Woods

Funeral services and deaths across West Virginia region

Funeral services were held for Berdine E Tolliver 83 of Grand Prairie Texas formerly of Wyoming County with burial in Southland Memorial Cemetery He died Saturday after a short illness Survivors include his wife and close relatives Final rites for Elvin Law 53 of Oak Hill will be at 2 p m Sunday at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery He died Thursday after an apparent heart attack Law was a custodian at Collins High School Surviving include his wife and two children Mrs Cora Janette Canaday 76 of MacArthur had funeral at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Burial in Canaday Cemetery at Glen View She died Wednesday in a Charleston hospital Pallbearers named

Berdine E. Tolliver Grand Prairie Tex Wyoming County Southland Memorial Cemetery Maben Mullens Texas Greneda Tolliver Florida Tom Tolliver West Virginia Susie Phillips Virginia Elvin Law Oak Hill Tyree Edward Forbes Odd Fellows Cemetery Oak Hil Hospital Blanchester Ohio John Wesley Fannie Lee Canterbury Law Collins ‘High School Oak ‘Hill Frances Musselwhite Law John Wesley Law Lois Ann Law Eva Thomisin Clarkston Wash Cora J. Canaday Cora Janette Canaday MacArthur Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Jim Franklin Canaday Glen View Charleston Robert Slate Bennie Kelly Lewis Buckhannon Henry O’shinski Andrew Craddock Larry Garten

Roane County Boy Dies After Hot Dog Choke

Five year old Mont Boggs of Spencer choked on a hot dog while eating it. He was dead on arrival at Roane General Hospital after part of the hot dog lodged in his throat cutting off oxygen.

Spencer UPI Roane County Mont Boggs Steven Boggs Roane General Hospital

NTSB Denies Group A Voice At MY Hearing

Washington UPI reports the NTSB refused to make Citizens for Aviation Safety a party to hearings on the Marshall air crash. The panel will expand the inquiry to include charter arrangements and glide slope absence at Tri-State Airport, Huntington, amid survivor group objections.

Washington UPI National Transportation Safety Board Citizens For Aviation Safety Marshall Air Crash Marshall University NTSB Southern Airways Tri-State Huntington Citizens Safety Group Cincinnati Laverne Rosenthal

Three Oil City Men Plead Guilty to Forgery Attempt

Three young men from Oil City Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to an attempt to commit forgery before Judge Harry L. McCreery. At Beckley College they found a check and tried to cash it at a drive in window. they fled when questioned, a teller later supplying their license numbers. All three Eric Paul Young Thomas C. Rumbard and Stephen Scott Lang were placed on probation for a year from six month jail sentences. They each faced fines of $25 and costs.

Oil City Raleigh County Criminal Court Harry L. McCreery Beckley College Eric Paul Young Thomas C. Rumbard Stephen Scott Lang

Beckley Industrial Park to Repair Femco Equipment and Mines Service Gear

Robert Yaple district manager says Beckley division will function as a warehouse and service hub for Femco communications equipment Wheat cap lamps and other dust and methane instruments. Current staff 35 to 40 expected to rise to 65 in 2 3 years with training at Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center. Key staff include J C Thompson Homer Redden Edward Cox Kenneth Kincaid Steve Alaki. G A Brown and Son of Fairmont build National Mine Service and Lee Norse construction projects.

Draeger Femco Beckley Robert Yaple Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Yaple J. C. Thompson Homer Redden Edward Cox Kenneth Kincaid Steve Alaki G. A. Brown Fairmont National Mine Service Lee Norse Construction

Marijuana plants found near Raleigh County Airport Road

About five or six mounds of marijuana plants roughly tire sized and three weeks old were discovered by Appalachian Power Co workers and a forester near a 365000 volt transmission line by Airport and Grandview roads. Authorities continue to investigate the scene and assess the plants.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport Appalachian Power Co Airport Grandview Roads Power Company

Piedmont Hijack Attempt Foiled

A would be hijacker, Richard White 26 of Kingsport Tennessee, tried to seize a Piedmont Airlines Boeing 737 bound from New York to Winston-Salem. He was subdued by Piedmont security agent W C Tadlock and a U S sky marshal, then jailed on a federal hijacking charge awaiting hearing before U S Magistrate Herman A Smith in Greensboro.

Winston-Salem N.C UPI Piedmont Airlines Cuba Richard White Kingsport Tenn U.S Herman A. Smith Greensboro White W. C. Tadlock Piedmont New York Leon M. Fox Wilmington Fox Tadlock Sky Sky Marshal Forsyth County Flight 25

Times fights to keep informant sources hidden in court clash

The Times refused to halt publication of a three part war policy series citing First Amendment protections. Gurfein ordered protection of sources, while the DOJ seeks the documents to decide an injunction. Lawmakers back disclosure arguing oversight and possible overclassification in government files.

Times Johnson Gurfein Justice Department Michael D. Hess U.S. Attorney’s Civil Division New York Earl Caldwell House Congress Bob Eckhardt D-Tex Abner Mikva D-Il William F. Ryan D-N.y Eckhardt House Subcommittee On Government Information Rep.Witttam Stoorfield D- Pa

Eighth Baby Dies Ninth Still Critical in Australia

Sydney dispatch reports the eighth of nine children born to an Australian housewife died today while the remaining boy, described as severely frail, is in critical condition with very slim chances of survival.

Sydney UPS Pocters

House antiwar drive gains but Nixon wins on Indochina

In Washington the House backed away from a total U S withdrawal by December 31 and by June 30 1972 with conditions. The vote tally showed 254 158 against the Dec 31 pullout plan and 238 146 against the June 30 proposal. House doves notched a 158 vote high supported by Rep Nedzi while Southern hawks and wary Democrats joined the antiwar bloc. Senate debates kept drafts alive as filibuster threats loomed and cloture fights began ahead of the draft extension deadline.

Washington UPI House of Representatives Nixon Indochina House U.S U .S Ken Hechler James Kee John Slack Robert Mollohan Harley O. Staggers Senate Mike Gravel Alaska Congress Gravel Alan Cranston Calif Vietnam Lucien Nedzi D-Mich Cambodia Laos Thailand Devies

Hoover FBI Agent Vindicated by 13000 Settlement

John F. Shaw, a former FBI agent, said he felt vindicated after an out of court settlement that awarded $13,000 in back pay and medical expenses. The agreement requires destruction of documents showing his resignation "with prejudice" for "atrocious conduct" and was signed with his attorney and a U.S. assistant attorney.

New York UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover John F. Shaw Shaw U.S American Civil Liberties Union Hoover John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Miners strike spurs UMW criticism over losses and return call

Gesell denounces a letter from the UMW president urging a return to work. He notes members face thousands of dollars per day in losses and says Boyle was removed as a fund trustee last April.

UMW Gesell Boyle Paul Connell Boyle

Two Car Crash At First and Neville Streets Reported

Police report a 1:30 p.m. crash at First and Neville involving a 1971 car driven by Etta Jean Snodgrass and a 1968 car driven by H. M. Tolbert. No injuries or charges. Separate arrests include John Mason Hall jailed for intoxication and related charges, released on $1,000 bond. John Thurman jailed for intoxication and breach, released on $1,000 bond. Christopher Clifford arrested for intoxication and disorderly conduct. First aid at Kozy Grill for a boy with a nosebleed. Beckley Fire Department responded to a mini bike fire at Vincent J. Gallagher’s home. A 70-year-old woman at Morris Ave received oxygen. Tyrone Temple ill at a residence. State Police report an accident on U. S. 19-21 By-Pass with damages. No injuries reported.

First Neville Streets Etta Jean Snodgrass Princeton Neville Street H. M. Tolbert Beckley John Mason Hall Kanawha St Department of Natural Resources Grandview State Park Hall Joe Rodriguez Sheriff's Deputies John Thurman Maxwell Hill Road Rodriguez Glen Morgan U. S

Four Hurt in Head-On Wreck Near Lester

State police reported a Thursday crash near Lester left four injured and two cars demolished. Involved were Jessie Kyle Cook 22 Beckley and Robert Edgar Hayworth 17 Stephenson with passengers Ray Stover 21 Damerson and Ronald Darrell Reed 17 Stephenson. Cook faces drunken driving driving with suspended license and improper registration charges.

Lester Jessie Kyle Cook Beckley Robert Edgar Hayworth Stephenson Ray Stover Damerson Ronald Darrell Reed Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Cook Hayworth Stover

Friml Fine but Doctors Worry Headline

Composer Rudolf Friml, 91, admitted to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital for his first checkup of life. He said he felt fine and had never been sick before entering the hospital.

Los Angeles UPI Rudolf Friml Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Friml

Government Pays $23 Million Monthly for Black Lung

Washington reports the federal black lung program has paid more than 300 million dollars since December 1969. HEW notes many miners and families still struggle with eligibility rules. monthly benefits range from 153.10 to 306.10 dollars depending on dependents. Over 290,000 claims were filed, about 130,000 rejected.

Washington UPI Dick Mung Department of Health,Education and Welfare HEW

Vietnamese government seizes 15 newspapers over Ky speech

Saigon reports the South Vietnamese government confiscated 15 editions of Vietnamese language papers, 13 for carrying a speech by Vice President Ky critical of the government. Ky seeks the Oct 3 presidential race against Thieu. he urged truth about corruption and reform to bolster the army. The seizure cites the federal newspaper code deeming content against national interest.

Walter Cunningham Quits NASA Blasts Congress

Astronaut Walter Cunningham resigns to take an executive job with a real estate firm. He criticizes Congress for shrinking space program funding and calls for renewed support to advance orbital operations and the Skylab program. He notes Soviet gains with Salyut and mentions Pete Conrad’s Skylab leadership. He plans to join Century Development Corporation in Houston as VP of operations.

Sapce Center Houston Walter Cunningham Congress America Russia Cunningham Salyut Earth United States Astronaut Office Navy Charles Pete’ Conrad Conrad Astronaut Corps Century Development Corporation Greenway Plaza

Eisenhower Indochina Policy Debated In 1954 Memo Leak

The Post reports on declassified documents showing Eisenhower’s mixed stance on Southeast Asia intervention. A May NSC memo opposed Eden’s limited plan, while a National Security Council statement urged backing France with covert actions to defeat Viet Minh by 1955. Pentagon notes require Congressional and ally support before action, with senators and officials voicing restraint or potential intervention.

Eisenhower Indochina Secretary of Defense Joint Chiefs Robert Cutler National Security Council Anthony Eden Southeast Asia United States Japan Pentagon Congress U.S Committee On U. S John C. Stennis D- Miss Armed Services Committee Stennis Defense Charles E. Wilson

Troops to be drug tested before leaving Vietnam

UPI reports American troops will undergo urine drug tests before departing Vietnam to detect narcotics use. The program, ordered by President Nixon, uses urinalysis machines and aims to rehabilitate addicted GIs with medical observation and counseling. Positive cases lead to controlled medical observation and homeward evacuation for follow up care.

Saigon Congressional Vietnam

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U.S. Corps of Engineers Rouge River Detroit Nancy Wentzel George C. Birt Webbs Florist & Greenhouses Jals N.Y Butte Mont Christopher Clifford Piney View Kozy Grill Prince Street Beckley Fire Department Vincent J. Gallagher Russell St Morris Ave Helen Joe Terrill St Tyrone Temple Hurt Gov't Post Robert Steele R-Conn Morgan Murphy D-Ill Prenemt Nixon
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