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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

Page

10

Md. Fugitive Jailed Here After Laurel Arrest

Leonard Summers Kenney, 24, was pursued June 11 at Laurel Maryland to arrest him. He was lodged in Ra County jail at 11 20 a m then brought to the local jail on a federal warrant for unlawful flight across state lines. The fugitive, surprised at his father’s home, attempted a foot race but was captured at the back door by Cpl. Roberts. Officers say he formerly lived in Rainelle and had worked construction in various parts of the country.

Leonard Summers Kenney Laurel Marlboro Cpl. Roberts Rainelle

House Working Likely GOP Nominee In Vote Ahead Of Election

House Republican Leader Charles A. Halleck of Indiana said the President would sign a reasonable bill and that a school bill would likely be before adjournment. The president’s stance on the proposal was framed as a needful reform.

House Charles A. Halleck Indiana

Tax extensions, debt ceiling hike seek quick passage

The article notes Senate Finance Committee support for extending 10 percent levies on local phone service telegrams and passenger fares through June 30 and July 1 1960. It details loophole amendments by Sen McCarthy and a failed proposal by Sen Long to boost federal grants for needy on public assistance. The measure carries an eight billion dollar one year rise in the 285 billion national debt ceiling, expiring at month’s end.

House Senate Eugene J. McCarthy Russell B. Long D-La

Petit Jurors Excused Till Thursday At 9

Petit jurors are excused until 9 a.m. Two cases for which trials were set continued. A 21 year old from Clear Creek, Jack, faced charges in a highway death involving Vicky Lee Stover, brought to Raleigh Boone Medical Center claiming a struck child by an unidentified motorist. Other defendants faced larceny and burglary charges with continuations and warrants issued for Henry R. Aliff Charley le Poy and Harold Wade.

Ae Ocul Dee Ee Jack Clear Creek Vicky Lee Stover Raleigh - Boone Medical Center Dreth Ing Bill Turner Defend Capiules Henry R. Aliff Charles Donald Bell Orie Hatcher Charley le Poy Earle Harold Wade Aliff McKnight Wade

Reds Won't Expected to Be Man of New York Delegation

The New York delegation at the national convention in Los Angeles faces a 114 vote expectation not to back a single man as party leader on July 11.

New York Los Angeles

Deaths and Funerals in Mount Hope and surrounding areas

Final rites planned for Mrs Florence Hubbert Ribble 78 of Mount Hope after death at a Hill Top nursing home. Burial in Blacksburg Virginia. Kenneth Brooks Jr died after respiratory illness and pneumonia symptoms in Beechwood. Survived by parents Kenneth and Phyllis Walters Brooks sister Diane. Burial and service details incomplete from clipped text. Florence Hubbert Ribble obituary notes burial in Blacksburg VA.

Pital Mullens Kenneth Phyllis Walters Brooks Beechwood Addiiton Diane Bristol Minden Florence Hubbert Ribble Mount Hope Tyree Charles L. Delaney Jr Blacksburg Ribble Hill Top Blacks , Va

Obituary notices from Leesburg and nearby towns

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Leesburg and surrounding areas report Mrs. Lula Workman burial in Workman Cemetery. Specialist 4 William Thomas of Richardson killed in France. infant Shiela Diane Hatfield burial details. Homer J. Clay death and survivors. Nellie Scott death in Layland. plus Brazil UN delegate career notes.

Advertising powers economy and culture, critics overlook risks

The piece argues advertising fuels production jobs and lower prices by expanding demand, funds mass media, and supports public service work. It says without advertising, stores cancel orders, plants close, and media struggle, raising costs and shrinking national life, while praising Eisenhower’s view of advertising councils’ public service.

America

Pilots Return To Eastern After Walkout

Pilots returned to Eastern cockpits Monday after an earlier walkout that left Miami flights at zero from a typical fifty five daily. ALPA said it had not sanctioned the strike but urged pilots back saying anarchy is not the answer. A New Orleans judge denied a stay on a Miami back to work injunction as unions face inspector seating disputes.

Eastern Miami Acre Air Line Pilots Assn ALPA U.S New Orleans

Beckley Youth Leads Boys State Exam Title

A Beckley youth placed first in the Boys State Examinations conducted by the Sixth United States Civil Service Region to assess government knowledge and citizenship interest. Certificates signed by Bonn Brown West Whird Melford E. Holland Alley and Walter H. Rockenstein were awarded, with Mountaineer Boys State described as a citizenship training project for West Virginia boys run by the American Legion and serving 348 participants this year.

Beckley United States Civil Service Region Bonn Brown West Ird Melford E. Holland Alley Walter H. Rockenstein Morean Mountaineer Boys State West Virginia American E American Legion of West Yagos Tana

Beckleyan Held On Two Charges

Beckleyan George Payne faced two peace warrant charges after police arrested him at 9:50 a.m. today in Beckley. Authorities said the suspect remained in custody while further proceedings were scheduled.

Beckleyan Bend White Beckley George Payne Sophia Miearmes

Shortening The News In A Month Plot Unfolds

In a month a plot unfolds in West Vienna concerning a cor rugated development. Officials from local groups monitor the situation as stakeholders weigh approvals and potential impacts on the community.

Viena

Capitol Burglary Involves Five Thousand Dollars In Coins

An estimated 5000 dollars in rolled coins and one dollar bills were stolen from the first floor of an eight story state office building. Holcomb said the money were last two days receipts and could not be deposited because the caps across street were closed. State Treasurer Orel J. Skeen said the office was open until noon. The theft will not affect the June 30 license expiration.

Holcomb Orel J. Skeen

State Health Director To Attend County Meet

Dr N A Dyer State Health Director will attend the county meet and address public health goals. The event includes local officials and health advocates seeking collaboration to improve community health outcomes.

N. A. Dyer

Fragmentary Note on a See Be in Fair Condition

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a see be in fair condition and a paraphrase of a person’s days. Details are unclear, but the text indicates a medical or property status over several days. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are discernible.

Deesiay

Raleigh County Circuit Court Grants Divorce

A final decree was signed this morning in Raleigh County Circuit Court divorcing Fields from Harold Blake Fields.

Raleigh County Circuit Court Fields Harold Blake Fields

Ed Sims Longtime West Virginia Official Dies

Edgar B. Sims of West Virginia served more than a quarter of statehood, keeping standard time during summer and compiling records with Roanne Sims of Charleston and siblings. He died on West Virginia Day, near the 97th anniversary of statehood.

Sims Roanne Sims Charleston The Union West Virginia

Emmy Awards Honor Olivier Bergman and Others

Olivier and Bergman were recognized for best actress in a series for Jane Wyatt in Father Knows Best. Belafonte won for Best Variety, Playhouse 90 won Best Drama for The Hunley, Brinkley Report received top honors, and CBS earned multiple Emmys including best children's program for Hound.

Jane Wyatt Anderson Belafonte York

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Solons Senate Finance Committee Reds Kenneth Brooks Jr Mrs Florence Ribble Franklin C. Barnett John Barnett Cincinpigeon Od Agar Gag Ohor Ethel Sutton Ofais Thelma Minter John Rufus Ellison Oak Grove Ellison Oak Logan Garnet Brammer Thompson Oak Lundy Ohio Hattie Hatcher Hinton Nad Aly Capay Arper Ley As Ous UK Easeshaney Samuel Saunders Lula Workman Workman Cemetery Jesse Workman Zack T Leesburg Meadow Bassie Work Stella Workman Georgia William T. Richardson William Thomas of Richardson France Shiela Diane Hatfield Harold Hatfield Beileysville Robertson and Foglesong Pineville Homer J. Clay Miller Cemetery Rock Creek Clay Whitesville Bee Branch Clay Coal Co Raleigh County Ira Dora Miller Clay Lillian Hurst Clay Ho- Thom- Funerrng Emory Daniel Bert Milam Andrew Under Nellie Scott Layland Fayette County Ritchie and Johnsson Funeral Parlor Rio DE Janeiro Brazil United Nations United States Argentina Besceen Encore Eisenhower Advertising Council Washington Lake Road Edgar B. Sims Olivier, Bergman Bluefield
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