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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1973

Page

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Agents Enter White House After Nixon Resignation

FBI agents moved into the White House and nearby Executive Office Building to secure presidential papers after Nixon resigned. Agents wore visitor passes and targeted offices of Haldeman Ehrlichman and the departing John Dean, with posts near the mailroom in the EOB. Aides called the action an orderly procedure to protect documents and not a judgment on the advisers.

Washington UPD FBI White House Nixon HR. Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman John W. Dean Eob

Slopes Not Sole Basis For Strip Mine Ban

Senate debate focuses on strip mining policy with Sen Marlow Cook opposing bans tied to land slope arguing reclamation limits and new tech can reclaim most lands. Russell Train urges strict reclamation standards as officials discuss broader environmental safeguards amid Watergate era staffing moves.

Washington UPI Marlow W. Cook R-ey Appalachia Howeaver Cook Senate Interior Committee Haldeman Ehrlichman Nixon White House Elliot L. Richardson Pentagon Defense Justice Department Richard G. Fleindienst William Ruckelshaus FBI

American Named For High Sheriff

The Bristol 600th anniversary group promotes a theory that America was named for Sheriff Richard Americ, an alleged backer of Cabot’s voyages, contrasting the common attribution to Amerigo Vespucci. Historians tie the name to Vespucci, with the term first appearing in print on a 1507 South American map by Martin Waldseemüller.

New York APS America Bristol England Amerigo Vespuci Ted J. Rawlings Richard Americ Americ John Cabot Cabot Newfoundland South America Martin Wensecontlee France

Conflict Continues Over Insurance and School Bond Plans

The conflict over automobile insurance and consumer protection features continues. The Senate urged Gov Arch Moore to veto the consumer protection measure while no fault insurance and school bond sale authorizations failed to gain Senate approval. A veto looms over the distribution plan for school buildi ngs.

Senate Arch Moore

Land Development Items Sent To Governor In West Virginia

McManus outlined actions sent to the governor including dam control legislation bonuses for Vietnam veterans land use tax relief for the elderly and tax rules. He cited a $72 million board of mental health forested land improvements and $2.44 million for capital projects plus $1.1 million for penitentiary renovations and ambulance purchases as budgetary gains.

Lauud McManus Bennett West Virginia House Senate Josh Board of Re Reno Moundsville

Brandt Nixon Meet Today Faces Mining Jobs Fallout

President Nixon meets German Chancellor Willy Brandt amid foreign policy emphasis after Watergate wounds. They plan talks on Brezhnev summit, with a White House dinner tonight and a Wednesday session, as Brandt addresses the National Press Club. The coal mining sector could lose up to 15,785 jobs if slope restrictions are imposed.

Train Washington Nixon Willy Brandt Brandt Asell Leonid I. Brezhnev White House Chancellor National Press Club U.S Southeast Asia FAA

Odd Shoe Exchange Operates From Kilsyth

A B Coleman reports his World Wide Odd Shoe Exchange is working well with about a hundred shoes on hand. He distributes odd shoes and crutches to disabled neighbors in Kilsyth, collects shoes from donors, and sends back the matched pair. Coleman, who has one leg, will appear on WOAY TV at 11 a.m. to discuss the program. Contact 877-6729.

A. B. Coleman Coleman Kilsyth Cole WOAY Nixon

Watergate Reaction Continues After Nixon Speech

Aides, allies, and rivals react to President Nixon's address amid ongoing Watergate fallout. Senators Byrd and Saxbe demand a special prosecutor, while George Bush and Gerald Ford praise the speech as courageous. A House leader says Nixon may have more to reveal, and others doubt the president’s credibility for the remaining years in office.

Marlow W. Cook R-ey Nixon George Bush GOP House Gerald Eer R. Ford Byrd William Saxbe Congress Bella Abzing N.Y Nixon Visers Percy

Foreign Aid And National Interests Emphasized

The article argues foreign aid serves both economic and political interests. It notes developing nations hold energy and raw materials vital for future markets and that their stability supports U.S. goals. A prior year bill failed due to Senate House rider disputes over Vietnam and fund-use restrictions. aid continued under an extension.

Congress Senate House

Doctor Finds Folk Remedies in Northampton

London report notes Dr CP Elliott Binns cites 320 folk remedies among 1000 Northampton patients. Earache cures include stuffing onions. mood boosts involve eating dandelions. chilblains treated by 30 minutes foot soak in a lavatory. A raw meat wart remedy risks infection. meat prices are high.

London UPI Northampton CP. Elliott Binns Medical News

California Bee Rustling Soars in Central Valley

California officials report bee rustling more than doubling in the central valleys. Beekeepers report 558 colonies stolen in April, pushing the year total to 684, about double last year. Each hive valued around $30 amid higher honey prices and demand for rental bees for pollination.

Sacramento Calif UPI California State Department of Food and Agriculture

Deaths and Funerals Notice Listing Local Obituaries

Obituaries for D W Duke Hollinger age 79 of Pineville and Mabel Burdiss age 67 of Piney View appear with funeral arrangements at Robertson-Foglesong and Rose and Quesenberry funeral homes. Surviving family includes Margaret Hollinger and four grandchildren, with graveside rites in Lowell. Edith Placidi, 50, of Taylor Michigan, died after a short illness. arrangements pending.

W. Hollinger Alice M. Burdiss D. W Duke Alicel Hollinger Pineville Mabel Burdiss Piney View Robertson-Foglesong Edith J. Placidi Edith Julia Placidi Taylor, Mich Helen Dearborn, Mich Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home

Kleindienst Says Wave Of Lawlessness Broken

Washington UPI report quotes Richard G. Kleindienst noting crime fell in 1972 for first time in 17 years as he resigns from government to return to private practice. He says lawlessness trend halted and laws are strengthening in communities despite Watergate aftermath.

Washington UPI Richard G. Kleindienst Kleindienst Nixon United Senate Elliot L. Richardson District Ofj Columbia Bar Association J Would Bleindienst

Nixon era rhetoric on justice and civility fallout

The text critiques Nixon era politics, accusing leaders of shifting responsibility for Watergate, while noting public distrust and zeal for convictions. It includes obituaries for Mrs. Hattie Lewis, Cecil Edward Carter, Mrs. Mamie Barnett, and Wilbur Banks, with service details and survivors.

Yemen Foreign Minister Killed In South Yemen Crash

Beirut Radio reports Yemeni airliner crash in remote South Yemen on Monday killing Foreign Minister Mohammed Saleh Al Awlaki and 24 other officials. Included are South Yemen ambassadors to the Soviet Union Britain Iraq Lebanon Somalia and the South Yemeni representative at the AP League.

Beirut YPI South Yemen Beirut Radio Mohammed Saleh al- Awlaki Soviet Union Britain Iraq Lebanon Somalia Ne AP League Broadcast

Mrs Eva C Hampton Funeral Here Wednesday

Eva C Hampton 80 of 406 Washington Ave Crab Orchard died Monday in a local hospital. Services at Bethel Freewill Church MacArthur at 1 p m conducted by Revs Robert Dean and Samuel Meadows. burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Survived by four sons Eldred William Lynn Clayton and two daughters Frances Carte Doris Meadows and Jean Riffe. two brothers Robert and John Cook. two sisters Mae Patterson and Annie Giles. 18 grandchildren and 24 great. Friends may call Webb and Neal Funeral Home after 2 p m today. The body will be taken to the church prior to services. Mrs Hampton was a member.

Cecil E. Carter Cecil Edward Carter Oak Hill Jennie Cope Carter Mount Hope Katie Hinte Carter Oak White House Hill Charles Carter Nixon Margarite McCoy Royal Oak Mich Marie Farmer Evelyn Beulah Firewater Town Ohio Kathleen Ed St. Louis Billie Jean Shrewsbury Aurora Colo Charles A. Carter Alexandria C. S. Donnelly Tyree High Lawn Memorial Park Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Linville Alabama Wright Cook Eldred Delaware William Columbus Lynn Castle Creek N. Y Clayton Bluefield Va Frances Carte Crab Orchard Doris Meadows Jean Riffe Lanham Robert Cook Dallas Tex John Cook Staunton Mae Patterson Albuquerqque N. M Annie Giles Erie Webb and Neal Hampton

Funeral service for Gregg D Templin held at Fayetteville church

The funeral for Gregg Dwight Templin 15 Route 2 Fayetteville will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville United Methodist Church with Rev Billy Reed Wickline officiating. Burial follows at Huse Memorial Park. He died Sunday night in Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Born November 9 1957 at Oaks Hill he was the son of the late John Bernard Tamplin and Ruddell Arthur Tamplin. Survivors include uncle James Tamplin and aunt Louise Arthur Cottle of Route 2 Fayetteville. Friends may call at Dodd Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville from 5 to 9 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral.

Gregg D. Templin Gregg Dwight Templin Route 2 Fayetteville Fayetteville United Methodist Church Billy Reed Wickline Buriat Huse Memorial Park Oak Hill Oaks Hill John Bernard Tamplin Ruddell Arthur Tamplin James Bill) Tamplin Louise Arthur Cottle Dodd- Payne

Charles T. Cheetham Final Rites Set in Hinton

Charles T. Cheetham 79 of Hinton dies after long illness. Final rites at Riverview Chapel in Hinton are planned for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dillon officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Irene Itier of Stamford. The body at Parlor in Hinton after 2 p.m. today until 2 p.m. before funeral.

Charles T. Cheetham Hinton Nixon Riverview Chapel Harry Pilkington Fred Dillon United Riverview Cemetery Roa Irene Itier Stamaford Ronald Meadows

Airport Certification Brings Full Circle Safety Recognition

The 1970 federal aviation act amendment requires every U S airport with regular air carrier service to set safety standards and publish an operations manual. Airport Manager Paul Neal will oversee compliance under the Airport Authority supervision as about 800 airports finalize federal safety controls.

Federate” Aviation Act United States Rattamind Paul Neal Bushee FAA

Scientists Use Moth Sex Traps in Washington State

Federal researchers plan to deploy sex traps with sticky substance to control the coddling moth in Raleigh County. A spokesman said the effort aims to wipe out destructive orchard pests at Beckley Hospital's new care unit. Walter James, admitted after a gall bladder condition, is mentioned in connection with the unit.

Raleigh Walter James U.S. Department of Day Beckley Hospital James Inj

FAA airport certification role shifts under amendment

Prior to FAA assuming airport certification, the agency could inspect airports advise operators of unsafe conditions and require corrective action. A new FAA Airports Service division now administers certification and field staff ensure compliance. Certification takes effect May 21 with nationwide deadline.

FAA Airports Service

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Russell E. Train Council On Environmental Quality Odd Shoe Exchange Andrew Johnson Robert C. Byrd W.va Madison Lowell Jacob Eva Judd Hollinger Wyoming County Margaret Shaffer Hollinger Margaret Byer l South Charleston Lin Lowell Masonic Lodge Gary Garrett Nancy Sizemore Cameron The Baptist Church James F. Burdiss M. Cameron Sam L. Burke Rose and Quesely Hattie Lewis Mildred Lou Reid Skelton Cleveland Lewis Hudson Reid Mamie Barnett Harper Heights First Baptist Church Buchannan O. W. Nellens Wilbur Banks Wilbur Billy)Banks St. Joseph First Union Baptist ‘Church Mt. Hope Banks St Joseph Eddie Low Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley Friends Ritchie and Johnson Greentown Yemen Pukelol Koe Raleigh County Memorial Airport Authority Oak Security Inc Madison, Wis Eva C. Hampton Jameson Hospital Beckley Newspaper Corporation Prince St W. Va
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