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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1966

Page

2

Pentagon scoffs at UFO reports amid aid testimony

Washington officials said there are no confirmed UFO sightings by U.S. forces or others. Defense Secretary McNamara and Joint Chiefs head General Wheeler testified to Congress regarding the $3.5 billion foreign aid bill. Gallagher pressed about Michigan saucer reports, McNamara denied extraterrestrial contact.

Washington UPI Pentagon Defense Robert S. Cae Earle G. Wheeler Ahabaen Joint Chiefs of Staff House Foreign Affairs Committee McNamara Wheeler Johnson Cornelius E. Gallagher D-N.j Peng McNamara Gallagher Michigan Ann Arbor Defense A

Towboat selection follows Board action after state approval

Reputation chose the towboat after the Board of Public Works approved state steps. The discussion cited urgent needs for funds from $10,000 to $15,000 to restart operations, noting legal barriers and constitutional limits on suits against the state.

Board of Public Works Ture

Brawl erupts after card burning outside South Boston court

A bloody brawl escalated on the steps of a South Boston District Court after high school students attacked four pacifists who burned draft cards and classification papers. Pacifists identified as David Reed, David Benson, David O'Brien, and John Phillips.

Boston UPI Exeter David P. O’brien John Phillips Roxbury South Boston District Court Benson Reed O’brien

Appeal Made To Kidnaper SURFSIDE Fila

The Goldman family pleads through officials for the safe return of Danny Goldman after he was abducted from their home early Monday. They offer to meet any terms for a $25,000 ransom and urge the kidnapper to deliver the child unharmed with word on his location.

Surfside Fila UPI Danny Aaron Gokdman

Man Sets Fatal Fire To Smoke Out Girl At Hotel

Fitch appeared before a Justice of the Peace in Williamson County with bond set at 5000 dollars. He admitted starting the fire to smoke out his girlfriend from a second floor room, which killed Jean Presley, 20, of Williamson. Police said he went to the hotel to find a woman friend and claimed he did not intend to harm anyone.

Fitch Justice of the Peace Ee County Sy Halbarttios Jean Presley Williamson C. L. Walker Presley Walker

Open Records Bill Approved in House Subcommittee

A House government operations subcommittee approved a bill to grant public access to nearly all government records not tied to national security. The measure passed amid questions on how to adequately cover complex fields and whether President could object, with broader Congress coverage expected.

Washington UPI House Tiews Nieed China Senate Foreignee Hans J. Morgenthau U.S M . Hau Viet House Armed Services Committee

Former Princeton Woman Stabbed in Home Invasion

Mrs. Ronald F. White, 1 A oe of us in as a policeman Westee city, remains in fair condition at an Air Force hospital after a would-be robber forced entry last weekend. She and the assailant grappled in the kitchen before he fled. Mrs. White is the daughter of retired Princeton officer Curtis Newkirk and granddaughter of former police chief John Newkirk. her husband serves with the Air Force at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Curtis Newkirk Grandpie John Newkirk

Wife Accused In Poisoning Husband In Maryland

Doris H. Hott of West Maryland was charged with murdering her husband after an autopsy showed arsenic poisoning. The 34 year old mother of four died February 17 at Seton Hospital after an intestinal illness. Police say a large amount of arsenic was found and likely administered over weeks or months. State officials planned to present the case to the county grand jury in West Virginia.

Cumberland, Md UPI Maryland Doris H. Hott Wés . Md F. A. Weatherholt West Virginia Aa Hopital Oe A. H. Suzuki Donald Mason West Virgin Pulp

Viet Nam week losses and Marines deploy first division post

In the week ending, 1965, Viet Nam reported 1 968 killed and 249 wounded. The U S Marines formed a 1st Division command post at Beigua marking Leatherneck Divisions first combat commitment. U S forces and Navy pilots struck 17 targets near Vinh and river fords. Navy fliers conducted two missions and Air Cavalry fought near Chuare Mountain close to the Cambodian border after a major bombardment that day. A captured Communist suggested more Red troops may be in the area as Americans pressed searching for the enemy with no contact reported late.

U.S Beigua Maa U.S. Force Viet Hom Vinh Teries Bat Navy Nicewray Ao Bonetok Quang Nam Province Esca Coma Chuare Mountain Cambodian

Hotel Fire Victim Dies in Charleston

Lucy B. Jackson, 66, of Charleston, died Wednesday from smoke inhalation suffered in a weekend hotel fire. She was treated at the hospital after initial rescue but relapsed after re entering care.

Charleston UPI Lucy B. Jackson O. Hospital

Deaths And Funerals in Mount Hope area

Obituary notices report Woodrow W. Gibson of Kilsyth dying at 51 after a heart attack. Services held at Kilsyth First United Methodist Church with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife Florence and daughter Donna, plus siblings and grandchildren. Also details of a widow Mrs. Agnes Hoffer and other survivors. Services and calling hours at Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope.

Mount Hope Joe, Gilbert Lonnie Trail Arnold Woodrow W. Gibson Gilvey Huffman Ernest Ae Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Gibson Vecillio Grogan Putnam County Rosa Gibson Huntington Florence Charlies Navy Maryland Donna Charleston Wallace Claker Naomi Craige Poca Wilma Harvey Cleveland Ohio Tyree

Sanger Mrs Ing Canaday funeral services set

Mrs Zella C Sanger dies after brief illness at local hospital at 1 30 pm Wednesday She was born July 6 1885 at Crab Orchard and was a member of the Holiness Church in Glenview Funeral arrangements call for services at the cemetery in Glenview with pallbearers named and viewing at the Webby and Neal Funeral Home prior to the service

Ing Fairdale Orville Ruth Deck Beckley Robert Mary) Deck Glen Morgan Gregory Smith Charlie Pittman Charles Senet Joe Pittman James Sanger, Jr Ralph Deck Webby and Neal

Funeral notices and survivors from Beckley area deaths

Multiple obituaries and funeral details from Beckley area residents including Mrs May Buchanan of 336 N Kanawha St died at a local hospital. Services at Caffee Home Chapel with burial at Sunbeam Memorial Park Cemetery. Other notices include Okey Bragg Jr of Lexington NC and Lula Rosa Stanford. survivors listed with spouses children and extended family. various funeral arrangements and home care details.

Death notice for Mrs. Sallie Fields of Beckley

Mrs. Sallie B. Fields, 73, of Beckley, died at 6:15 pm Wednesday after a long illness. Born July 27, 1892 in Goode, Va, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and his wife. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 10. She is survived by a sister in law Mrs. Samuel A. Earl of Eastorn with van she made, a brother Winston Page of Lynchburg, a daughter Pearl Montgomery, three children and four great grandchildren. Body is at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor awaiting arrangements.

Sallie B. Fields Beckley Goode Charlie Page Central Baptist Church American Legion Auxiliary Samuel A. Earl Eastorn Van Winston Page Lynchburg Pearl Montgomery Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor

Funeral services set for Oley Richmond in Bolt

Oley Richmond 75 of Bolt died at home after long illness. Funeral at Breckinridge Baptist Church at 2 p m Friday with Rev Doffave and Rev Carol Payne officiating. Burial in Richmond Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Body to be moved from Rose and Quesenbery Funeral Home to the home today. Survived by grandchildren and other relatives. (RNS)

Oley Richmond Bolt Breckinridge Baptist Church Doffave Carol Payne Richmond Cemetery Ray Gunnee Carl Belcher Woolsey Acord John Acord Harless Acord Rose and Quesenberry

Funeral services for Miss Beulah Huddleston

Miss Beulah Huddleston 60 Route 1 Fayetteville dies. Funeral Saturday 1 p m at Tyree Home Oak Hill with Pittman in charge. Burial in cemetery Route 1 Fayetteville. She was born May 3 1905 and was member of Gatewood Baptist Church. Survived by brother on Route 1 Fayetteville. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday.

Beulah Huddleston Fayetteville Tyree Egg Oak Hill Inns Pittman Miss Huddleston Gatewood Baptist Church Fay Iree m

Minnie Murdock Funeral Services Planned

Funeral services for Minnie Murdock eight of 354 Ellison Avenue will be at 2 p m Saturday at Rose and Peace Chapel Rev E Huffman officiating Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Friends may call after 11 a m Friday Former Beckley resident now in Charus or eumeeear beens ne Syn Cha rs via Mrs Sylve aor a Show of Beaver one brother ne hall of 111 Maple Ave and one brother noke Va also mentioned Funeral services for Fred Stack Dollars 79 Hunter Street will be held at 3 p m Saturday at Cunningham Funeral Home Chapel Body at Trent and Funeral Home pending ceremonies

Minnie Murdock Ellison Ave Rose and Peace Chapel Rev. E. Huffman Sunset Memorial Park Funerial Beckley Charus Fred Stack Dollars Hunter St Trent and Funeral Home Cerengetienta

Buddhist Protests Push for Civilian Government in Vietnam

Buddhists pressing for civilian rule in Vietnam confront military leaders as demonstrations enter a third week. They seek early elections to replace Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chanh Thi, ousted from command of the five northern provinces, amid tension over Communist power and national order.

Nguyen Chanh Thi

Rail Worker Crushed By Coal Car in Railway Accident

Wayne County man William M. Altice about 50 died when a coal car tipped over during a crane lift near Hayes. He was part of a crew clearing wreckage from a five car derailment when the accident occurred.

Inflation mirrors inflation amid White House push

The presidency presses a business outreach campaign while plant modernization rumored, as 16 percent higher investment pace shocks officials. Executives say halting capex this year is nearly impossible, with funds already spent months earlier and inflationist concerns growing among economists.

White House Ammer Corporation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Theia Rnclnabe W. Willard Wirtz James J. Reynolds Ard Ganser National Mediation Board Rai Railway Labor Act H.E. Gilbert Railway Labor Act Bacon Ibs Alvon Hotel Princeton Viet Nam Woodrow Gibson Zella C. Sanger May Buchanan May George Mead Buchanan N. Kanawha St Caffee Home Chapel Joseph A. Richards Suneer Morial Park St. Episcopal Church J. H. Buchanan Sarah Mead Thomason Toledo Evelyn Mead Parsons Caffee Funeral Funneral John Fishler Roy Brash Ernest Howard Quesenberry Albert Tiechel Fred Meyer Okey Bragg Jr Lexington N.C Layland Sandstone Leona Bragg Delores Samples Bragg Beverly Michael Eddie David James Leonard Crab Orchard Elijah Willard Passaic, N Caid Lott Gay Quesenberry Lorriane Bragg Nes Iilledy Stanaford Mrs Lula Arnold Guy William and Curtis Lewisburg Raymond Xenia Mrs. Sallie B. Fields Shirley Tilley Mm. Lens Thos Fille x Mullens Lean Nease Neely Nora Chapman Hill Rush Stout Calvary Baptist C Frank Campbell D. C Walter Cam Neral Oak B. Huddleston Lacy G. Ellison Fred Childs Georges Oor de Lisa Debs
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