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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1966

Page

2

Sex Lid Liffer Scandal Rocks Parliament In Canada

The sex lid scandal involves John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson era figures with Gerta Munsinger, an East German beauty queen tied to espionage. MPs push for resignation amid claims of cabinet minister involvement and a security case judged insufficient. RCMP says Munsinger returned to East Germany in 1961 and died of leukemia.

Conservativerime John Diefenbaker Gerta Munsinger Europe Cardin Lester Pearson Cade Britain Keeler John Profumo Miss Munsinger Mina

Concord Policy Sparks Debate Over Elite Student Admissions

The board heard President Marsh propose admitting students by academic ability, a plan drawing opposition from other state college presidents. Marsh also seeks to admit West Virginia students first for dorm rooms, while some board members urged delaying final action to review funds and policy implications.

Terney Smith Concord Marsh West Virginia

Man Gels 25 Years in Honeysuckle Case

Dallas police officer Williem ill receives a 25 year sentence for assault in a case dubbed The Honeysuckle Case. The proceedings concluded with the verdict and term amid local crime coverage.

Dallas UPI Williem

Deaths and Funerals Across Oak Hill and Nearby Areas

Death notices from Oak Hill area churches list Charlie Ailstock and several others. Services include burial at Sek Lawn Memorial Park with names such as Ima, June Lee Ramsey, and Dolph Johnson involved. survivors include a wife, daughter, son, siblings, and grandchildren. Additional notices cover Mrs Susan Painter Walthall of Princeton, Mrs Rachel Ann Tallman of Cuyahoga Falls, and Willie Williams of Willis Branch, detailing service times, chapels, burial sites, and extended families.

Charlie Ailstock Oak Hill Baptist Church Randolph Johnson Sek Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Ailstock Oak Hill Hospital Lexington B. L Nettie Patterson Ailstock Oak Hill-Fayetteville Beckley Moose Lodge Ima June Lee Ramsey Detroit Mich Bill Ailstock Cocoa Beach Fla Manuel Ailstock New Orleans Beulah Lackey Leesburg Margie Harkess Puerto Rico Okey Bland Meadow Bluff Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Churchill On & Walker Ja Booth Dome Bales Can John Fox

Special NATO Session Called over France's NATO pullout

Paris dispatch says France plans to withdraw its forces from the integrated NATO command. France's de Gaulle notified allies, prompting a meeting of NATO permanent representatives led by Be ambassador to NATO de Starke. A ministers’ session was dropped due to Britain's March 31 elections. Britain urged a common declaration voicing opposition to France's move.

Paris UPS France NATO Alliance NATO de Starke Ives de Gaulle Britain

Great Lakes Newsprint Price Hikes Across Canada

Great Lakes Paper Co Ltd joined nine producers by raising newsprint by 100 per ton, effective April 1, due to higher costs since 1957. Other Canadian firms including Anglo Canadian, Kruger, Abitibi, Bowater, Domtar, and Crown Zellerbach also boosted prices, with western rates up to 134 and eastern at 144 per ton.

Toronto UPI Great Lakes Paper Co. Ltd Great Lakes United States Anglo Canadian Pulp and Paper Mills Lt Kruger Pulp and Paper Ltd Abitibi Paper Co Bowater Canadian Corp Consolidated Paper Corp Domtar Ltd Macmaillan, Bloedell and Powell River Ltd Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd British Columbia Forest Products Ltd Crown Zellerbach Bowater Domtar

Von Braun warns race to the moon requires fast pace

Wernher von Braun, director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, cautions that without rapid progress the United States risks losing in the moon race to the Soviet program. He stresses the need to keep accelerating efforts.

Wernher von Braun National Aeronautics and Space Senien Es Mar- Ala

Senator Morse Urges Johnson to Open Mainland China Talks

New York reports Senator Morse of Oregon calls on the Johnson administration to end aggressive measures against China and to pursue realistic appraisal and military spending while opening the door to political contacts with the mainland. The statement emphasizes seeking dialogue and containment alternatives in the evolving China policy.

New York Morse D-Ore Johnson China Chi

Prince Claus appeals to Dutch people in TV address

In a television statement Prince Claus von Amsberg appeals to the Dutch people to support him and Princess Beatrix, saying the Dutch suffered greatly and injustices remain from the past after the war. He urges unity and faith in their future.

Amsterdam Prince Claus von Amsberg Princess Beatrixs

Mrs India Lawrence obituary from Simon area

Mrs India Lawrence died in Welch hospital after a long illness. Born April 13, 1885, at Simon, she was daughter of Peter and Sarah Cline. Her husband Humphrey died seven years ago. Surviving are four sons Grover Troy Herbert Connie all of Simon, two daughters Edith Thomas and Etta Morgan of Simon, and half sister Bessie Christian of Man. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Free dom Church Simon with Rev Landon Kennedy in charge. burial in Cline Cemetery. Body to be moved from Evans Funeral Home Oceana to daughter Thomas’s home Saturday.

Rachel Ann Tallman Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Daniels Webb Funeral Home Ralph Charles Stephen Nathan Gale John Bair James Newport News Thomas Ft. Meade India Law Simon Landon Kennedy Cline Lawrence Welch Hospital Peter Sarah Cline Humphrey Grover Troy Herbert Connie Edith Thomas Etta Morgan Bessie Christian Man Evans Funeral Oceana

Claude West Funeral Arrangements Noted in Michigan

Claude West 46 of Battle Creek Mich formerly of Pax died Wednesday from a heart attack. Born June 17 1919 in Long Branch he was the son of Ida Vass. Survived by wife Neta White West a son Tommy at home and brother Ralph Vass Welch. Body at Farley Funeral Home Battle Creek.

Claude West Battle Creek Mich Pax Long Branch Ida Vass Neta White West Tommy Ralph Vass Welch Farley Funeral Home

Three Found Guilty Of Murdering Malcolm X Leader

Three young men Thomas 15X Johnson Norman 3X Butler and Talmadge Hayer were found guilty of murder for the assassination of Malcolm X at the Audubon Ballroom in New York on February 21 1965. Johnson and Butler claimed alibis while Hayer admitted involvement and refused to name co conspirators. The trio faces a mandatory life sentence as sentencing is scheduled for April 14.

New York UPI Malcolm X Thomas Johnson Norman Butler Talmadge Hayer Paterson N.J Hayer New York State Audubon Ballroom Upper Manhattan Malcolm Chicago Elijah Muhammad Organization of Afro- American Unity

ARDA Contract Signing Today at Franklin

The nation’s first contract under the Appalachian Regional Development Act will be signed in Franklin this afternoon. Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass will participate to promote conservation and recreation on farms. The program aims to raise living standards for needy farmers, encourage cooperators with soil and water districts, and support projects like vegetative cover, watershed protection, permanent waterways, diversion ditches, wildlife-friendly land cover, and picnic and recreation areas including hunting and fishing preserves.

Franklin UPS Gus Douglass

Store Heir Dies in Charleston at 40

Dale G. Salamie, scion of a South Charleston department store family, died Thursday from multiple sclerosis at age 40. He had worked at the store after graduating Morriis Harvey College.

Charleston UPI Dale G. Salamie South Charleston Salamie Morriis Harvey College

Labor Wins Formal Apology From AMA

Washington, UPI. Organized labor triumphed over organized medicine in a three year dispute over political front groups. The American Medical Association apologized for depicting United Steelworkers director Paul Normile as a threatening labor leader and destroying recordings from 1963. The AFL-CIO and AMPAC were at odds over Medicare legislation. Normile sued for libel, the suit stalled, and the AMA printed retractions in AFL CIO News and planned others for the AMA Journal.

Washington UPI Organized Labor Organized Medicine American Medical Association AMA United Steelworkers Paul Normile Afl-Cio Normile A Education COPE Eae AMPAC Congress Aflcio News A S and “Steel Laa Athetheal Workers Publicaoy David E. Feller

Concesions Of Committee Meaded By Dr. Miller

Appalachia needs more health services not more buildings, says a health advisory committee to the Appalachian Regional Commission. The panel cites Martin County Kentucky as evidence of unmet health needs and urges regional service expansion aided by federal and state programs under the Appalachian Development Act of 1965.

Miller Margaret A. Kilgore Washington UPI Appalachia Appalachian Regional Commission Middle Atlantic States Commission Martin Kentucky Martin County Paul Miller West Virginia University

Major Banks Hike Rate On Prime Loans

New York banks led by Morgan Guaranty and Chase Manhattan raised the prime rate on short term corporate loans from 4.5 to 5 percent, the second such move in three months, triggering a Dow drop and signaling tighter credit for top borrowers. Banks also lifted broker loans to 5 percent. impact on mortgage rates may follow later. No immediate federal comment.

New York UPI New York Stock Exchange Washington White House Federal Reserve Board Treasury Department Morgan Guaranty Trust Co Chase Manhattan Ank of America Manufacturers Hanover Trust Mellon National Pittsby National Bank Firstational of Chicago Republic National Bank of Dallas Wells Fargo Boston St. Louis Morgan

GM President to Join Senate Probe Over Nader Inquiry

Senator Ribicoff asked General Motors President James Roche to testify on why the company hired investigators to probe Ralph Nader, a leading auto safety critic, amid a push for contempt action against the Alvord Alvord firm. Nader reported harassment and questioned private detectives used by GM.

Washington UPI General Motors James M. Roche Congress America Sen Abraham A. Ribicoff Dconn Roche Senate Auto Ralph Nader Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Alvord

Demonstrators in Da Nang Demand Reinstatement of Thi

In Da Nang demonstrators chant for reinstatement of ousted General Nguyen Chanh Thi who ruled the First Corps area. The citys U S air base was placed on danger alert for the first time in 11 months as bars shut and troops restricted movement amid a Saigon power struggle that ousted Thi last Thursday.

DA Nang South Viet Nam VPI Nguyen Chanh Thi First Corps U.S Saigon

Beckley discussed as possible center site in regional brochure

A regional group weighing a new center described Beckley as a possible site but not decided. They recommended Pinecrest Armory Area and the ST area as options with $1.000 federal and $534,000 state funding for first year. About 92 jobs would be created after establishment.

N. H. Dyer Payne Charles Holland The Appalachian Register Beckley Holland Pinecrest Armory

Policemen Ball Profits Cut by Overhead Costs

In San Antonio police chief George Bichsel rules policemen cannot work on their time to solicit ticket sales for the policeman's ball. Last ball grossed 610,000 but 30 callers were paid 20,000, reducing take to about 1,500 after overhead. A conscience letter from Texas A&I Bookstore amounted to 1.30 paid for an unpaid item. Transport workers threaten to withhold fares next Tuesday if February pay is not received. A Sussex University researcher notes pigs communicate via grunts and squeals, with one remark stating they hear themselves.

San Antonio Tex UPI George Bichsel Montevideo

Pub Overrun By Students In Six Hundred Turnout

Six hundred students invaded a pub on Wednesday night and drank it dry, consuming 1920 pints of beer and ale. The incident disrupted service as the crowd overran the premises in the Asia area.

OO Eiceler Asia

Gemini reaches orbit as Apollo astronauts chase Agena rendezvous

Gemini achieves orbit as Armstrong and Scott prepare a pursuit rockets at 11 41 a m EST. The mission plans a rendezvous with Agena after 5 percent hours and a four minute formation flight. Armstrong will then attempt a docking with Agena to extend U S space reach.

Armstrong Scott Agena

Soviets Rule Molt Death Aided by Self Harm

Moscow says Newcomb Mott killed himself en route to a Soviet labor camp after months of silence. A 26 page Kremlin report delivered to the US Embassy cites an investigation and confirms the Jan. 20 self inflicted throat slash aboard a Siberian prison train.

Moscow UPS Newcomb Mott Sheffield Mass Kremlin Mott State Department Washington United States Nant

Networks Cancellations Explained by FCC Query

Washington (UPI) The Federal Communications Commission asks networks to explain why shows are canceled and how ratings influence the decisions. The FCC, in a letter to ABC CBS and NBC, seeks to update its understanding of program renewal and cancellation decisions.

Washington UPI Federal Communications Com Ane Gastonet American Broadcasting Co Columbia Broadcasting System National Broadcasting Co

New Orleans Teachers Strike Planned Today

New Orleans public school teachers planned a walkout to press for a union representation election. Local 527 of the American Federation of Teachers urged most of its 1,400 members to join, while school officials estimated from 300 to 1,000 teachers would strike. The goal was to enable the city’s 4,000 teachers to select a single bargaining agent to represent them in labor matters amid rivalry with the Louisiana Teachers Association.

New Orleans UPS Louisiana American Federation of Teachers AFT Louisiana Teachers Association LTS

Plan To Set Up Freedom Schools Across North and South

CHICAGO AP The American Federation of Teachers outlined a夏 massive plan to establish summer freedom schools for Negroes from the Carolinas to Arkansas with 150 certified instructors. They aim to run in northern cities including New York Cleveland and Chicago with teachers paid ten dollars weekly plus travel and lodging in Black homes and required to post a two hundred dollar arrest bond. Reese said northern urban areas share southern problems and welcomed working with Rev. Martin Luther King in Chicago.

Chicago UPS American Federation of Teachers South Arthur Reese Detroit Mich Freedom Schools Project Reese Carolinas Arkansas New York Cleveland Rev Martin Luther King

156 More GIs Killed In Action In Vietnam

Defense Department reported that 156 U.S. service members were killed in action in Vietnam, lifting the combat death toll for the war to 2,491. In the same period, 574 Americans were wounded, raising the wounded total to 12,028. The weekly combat fatalities set a year high, surpassing 121 a week ending January 24.

Washington UPI Defense Department U.S Mekay Boca E Ay

U S Planes Hit Viet Cong Targets Near Pleiku

U S Air Force B 52s blasted a suspected Viet Cong area in western Pleiku, Highlands region about 205 miles north-northeast of Saigon. Air sorties totaled 255 as American pilots aided the A Shan Special Forces outpost against a large enemy assault. The attack left the Special Forces outnumbered roughly 14 to 1.

Vinh Panhandle Pleikua Saigon A Shan An A Atta Shan

Negro Soldier Shot By Bogalusa Sniper

A Negro Army captain was seriously wounded by a Bogalusa sniper in a Thursday night incident. The shot struck Donald Sims, reportedly not aiming to get involved in taverns, and both the captain and a station attendant were left in serious condition.

Bogalusa UPS Donald Sims

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