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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
3
A young essay winner earns a trip to Portugal aboard a TWA SuperJet with Lisbon as the destination. The program highlights the era of discovery linked to Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan, as part of the contest prestige. Twenty five American College dictionaries will be awarded to runners-up in the contest.
State Police searched for a missing car and suspected the driver who fled after contact. An arrested man found on the road hour later faced a drunkenness charge, while the vehicle remained hidden and police planned a second search before noon.
Stanford AP reports Dr Ronald Bracewell proposed placing unmanned satellites near other civilizations to record human signals and trigger contact. He notes aliens might not know there is a technical community here and that decoding could be the challenge.
L. A. Flake of South Kanawha Street cited for permitting an unlicensed driver and driving without a state's operator license. Both Flake and driver ordered to appear Thursday night. Harry Patterson of South Kanawha Street arrested. Glen Daniel jailed for reckless driving. Willie White of Beckley in Raleigh County Jail on breach of peace. Paul Mickas of Beckley jailed on peace warrant.
Johnson and Kennedy discussion continues over Democratic convention dynamics with Johnson backers arguing for a Truman shift if Symington dwindles. Truman remains publicly loyal to Kennedy while Johnson supporters cite his use of now to signal possible support changes. Johnson believes he would lead Stevenson in votes if Kennedy falters.
Khrushchev shrugged off the impact of U S spy plane flights. He claimed the United States learned nothing of value to defense and failed to uncover powerful Soviet military means, while noting discreditable behavior among some allies and their lists of countries.
A government motion seals the pact as Premier Kishi’s cabinet gives final approval late Tuesday night and Emperor Hirohito affixes the imperial seal. Leftist groups stage nationwide disruption with rail and transport strikes, sitdowns, and mass parades around the Parliament building.
Immunization clinic to be held at Dry Pu La Me A polio and general immunizations for tetanus cough and polio. A charge of $1 is made for inoculations for those who can afford the fee. Mrs Walter James co as of the clinic with Dr.
Eugene Oregon AP report notes a feasible concept for a space ship fish pond aboard a vessel. The brief fragment mentions a study of waste materials and potential marine life aboard space missions.
Report notes Pioneerly at over 20 million miles from Earth on charges of rigging a presidential race in favor of Rhee and Lee Ki-Poong. State briefs mention Jack Kao reappointed West Virginia advisor on women’s issues and a nurse training building funded in Parkersburg with $14,000 for streets. juries failed to reach a verdict.
Fragmentary notes mention Logan Mayor and State Senator Glenn Jackson among several names connected to an item of local governance or political matter. The readable portion hints at involvement or commentary but lacks clear actions, dates, or places to confirm specifics.
Adventurer DeVere Baker seeks to prove Jewish migration by building a 40 by 20 foot craft in Redondo Beach California. He said the launch will occur Saturday and it will take at least six months to outfit the vessel and install two diesel engines.
Oxford students Dick Andrews and Ivan Zimmer performed a satirical song at a Conservative party fete in Oxford England. The performance mocked Prime Minister Macmillan and policy concerns, prompting stunned silence from guests after president Philip Whitemore apologized for the choice of material. Andrews belongs to a nuclear disarmament group with unfriendly views toward Macmillan.
FBI joins a $5000 plus theft investigation as State Police Lt. E L Roush leads with Supt Hazen Fair Charleston Police Chief Dallas Bias and Capt Dewey Williams aiding. Roush said investigators have a reason for the timing, noting a discrepancy between Saturday and Sunday night as the break in.
Jerilynn Stover of Senior Girl Scout Troop 5 will be among eight campers at Camp Ae Dea during the first wave of a two week camping period. She attends June 27 to July 11 as a guest of Azalea Garden Club, part of its conservation program. The trek starts at Cranberry in the National Forest, following the Cranberry River to Richwood. Camp Ann Bailey is sponsored by Kannawha Valley Scout Council and sits between Lewisburg.
The writer W Somerset Maugham once remarked that religious thinkers often fail to credit God with common sense, questioning why divine reasoning is so rarely aligned with pragmatic thinking. The short reflection highlights a skeptical view of theological explanations.
The Bluefield city board of directors ranges a compromise on the controversial professional license tax. A court ruled a $25 annual fee is legal for doctors lawyers architects engineers embalmers and similar workers, while $75 was not. The city plans a first reading to set a $25 license for the year starting now.
The concept links Shiny Moons with Polaris missile submarines by extending an electrified belt of ions from 35 miles to several hundred miles above Earth, suggesting a role for ionospheric modification in defense operations.
Mrs Gaile Bair of Sophia suffered burns in a grease related incident. The brief report notes the minor injury and immediate first aid, with no further details on cause or location.
Death notices note a Christian Science member from Roanoke and survivors including two sons Jack R. of Roanoke and Harlan E. of Pasadena. Beamon killed in a Detroit truck crash with three passengers. body sent to family home for visitation. Other mentions include relatives in Rhode Island and Cincinnati and arrangements led by local funeral homes.
Ex police chief Sterne with members of the Beckley Masonic Lodge in charge of graveside rites. The body will be moved from Melton Mortuary to the home at 4 p.m. today and to the church 30 minutes before services. Pallbearers listed: Floyd Sayre, A G Kinzer, E E Bibb, Calvin Felter, J R Beaty, Earl Lawson, Kyle Cooke, Chris Sarandon.
Funeral services for the Rev. Jake Mullins 75 of Oak Hill will be at 2 p m Thursday at the Jones Avenue Church of God with Rev John S Winters presiding Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park Mullins a retired coal company employee and 35 year minister died Tuesday at home He was born March 8 1885 in Carter County Kentucky Survivors include wife three daughters and four sons with brothers also listed from Oak Hill and elsewhere
Final rites for Mrs Pauline Mc Cauley Long of Oak Hill will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Oak Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. R P Robertson in charge. Burial is scheduled one hour prior to the funeral.
NEW YORK AP Ray Walker famed ragtime composer of vaudeville fame died Monday at 76. His songs included Yiddisha Rag Mississippi Dippy Dip That Funny Bunny Hug and At the Steeplechase. PRESTONBURG Ky AP Wilbur Raymond Joy 57 developer of the Joy coal loader died of a gunshot wound Tuesday. He founded the Joy Coal Bit maker of mining equipment.
The House considers today a government health aid program for a small group of needy and near needy seniors. Senate supporters want a broader plan, but no amendments are allowed and the bill offers a take it or leave it vote. The measure also proposes changes to Social Security laws.
A five year old son of Mrs Jake Lilly is improving at a Cleveland hospital after being struck by a car. He regained consciousness Tuesday morning with head injuries and a broken collar bone. Ivan and a sister were visiting their father, who is employed there.
Davidson Adm. John F. Nevel assumes command at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in a ceremony attended by the Secretary of the Navy and about 700 faculty, staff officers, and guests. He recently returned from a 14 month deployment with a mission in Turkey.
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