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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
2
An office worker in St Paul seeks a 4:50 pm departure for a 4 pm appointment, highlighting that Minneapolis and St Paul now use different DST rules. St Paul went on daylight saving time early, Minneapolis did not, causing widespread time changes within nearby suburbs.
Congress divided over adding a poll tax ban to the voting rights bill as Sen Edward M Kennedy counts on about 42 votes. Administration and Senate leaders oppose the ban, preferring AG tests in court. Final vote hoped by week’s end with House bill still in committee. Other items include AFL C IO backing a new development act, AMA opposition to elderly care funding, and Soviet persecution hearings.
Governor Hulett C. Smith releases his weekly agenda. He speaks at the Hampton Roads Maritime Association banquet in Norfolk on The Economic Bonds of the Virginias. He attends plant dedication at Gassaway and inaugurates Morris Harvey College president Marshall Buckalew in Charleston. He also presents the Governor's trophy at the Beni Kedem Oriental Band Festival in Charleston.
An advertisement offers life insurance with guaranteed lifetime protection of 2000 or 1000 dollars. Applicants mail name address and year of birth to Great Lakes Insurance Co. in Elgin Illinois, with no agent calls. Return by mail to Dept. JILEI 51NP70.
A car trunk was pried open while Mrs. Eisenhower visited a sister, yielding a spare tire a gift wrapped candy box worth 10 dollars an emergency oxygen kit with drugs a new portable radio 169 dollars and a 38 caliber revolver owned by General Schultz Detectives later traced the Eisenhowers to their Gettysburg Pa home while awaiting an official report from the former president
Mc Dowell County miner Hershel Christian, 50, of Coon Branch near Jaeger, was found fatally burned after officials say he apparently fell asleep while smoking. He lived with a family after separating from his wife. nine children reside in nearby Jolo.
A hearing on birth control and family planning legislation is tentatively set for June 7 by a Legislative interim subcommittee in Charleston. The joint committee on government and finance will meet that day and invite views for and against the proposed program. Participants include Health Director N. H. Dyer, Dr Page Seckford, H D Charleston Kanawha health chief, Rev Hilarian Cann, a Wheeling Diocese church official, Del Carmine Cann’s brother, Welfare Commissioner W Bernard Smith, and a Charleston women’s group representative. Assistant Attorney General Thomas B. Yost reiterated an attorney general legal opinion that current state law allows state expenditures if the Health Department advances such a program, but he believed the health director would not pursue statewide birth control without legislative approval.
Mrs. Johnson travels with a party to Monticello for a terrace lunch and garden tour then heads to the Tri City Airport Bristol Tennessee to ride to Abingdon Virginia. They spend the night at a colonial inn after a Barter Theater Julius Caesar performance and plan several Blue Ridge Parkway stops on the return to Washington.
Viet Nam reports detail a daring dawn attack near Song Be where guerrillas seized the town, overran the outlying defenses, and pressed into the mess hall of a U.S. advisory compound. Air strikes and anti aircraft fire followed as paralleled battles raged along the river.
A political officer admitted Garnett had contact with students while in the Soviet Union. A U S statement said such activity fit diplomatic norms and could be permissible under Soviet regulations. Toon noted Garnett’s duties involved much American student contact and that he would meet students of other nationalities. Toon denied the charges and said he was well acquainted with the officer and could assure Garnett had not acted improperly.
Funeral services for Perry Britton Combs 72 of 320 Bailey Ave will be at 2 p m Wednesday at Webb and Neal Funeral Chapel with Rev Lavern Wing officiating Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens He died at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after brief illness Born July 7 1893 in Tazewell Va son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Totten Combs He was a retired miner and member of UMW Local 7086 Eccles Survived by wife Flossie Lovell Combs one son Thurman Donald Combs Jacksonville Fla two brothers Earl Combs Baltimore Md and Robert Combs Charleston S C two sisters Miss Clara Combs and Mrs Eva Bennett both of Philadelphia Pa and Mrs Bertha Smith Oak Hill two grandchildren and one great grandchild Body at Webb and Neal Funeral Home after 1 p m today Pallbearers listed The second obituary notes Verna Sexton wife of Carter County Ky resident Rev James and Samantha Alexander Sexton a retired miner and Oak Hill Odd Fellows Lodge member Survives include wife Verna a son Sgt Thomas Sexton stationed at Fort Lee Va a sister Mrs Lyman Marshall Olive Hill Ky and two grandchildren The body to be moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville to church one hour prior to funeral.
Lena Richmond 52 of Melbourne formerly Crab Orchard died in a Melbourne hospital at 4 15 p m Monday born Blue Jay January 16 1913 survivors include her father Vincent Hall husband Pervey Richmond two sons Robert and Phillip both of Melbourne two brothers Orval Hall Huntington and Carlos Hall Cleveland Ohio two grandchildren funeral services 2 p m Friday Crab Orchard Baptist Church Rev C S Donnelly burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens calling hours after 4 p m Thursday pallbearers Frank Baird Walton Cook Cecil Edmonds Clyde Fitzpatrick Duke James and Buzz Lilly
Karl Zane Williams 43 of Oak Hill died at 10 p.m. Monday at home after a yearlong illness caused by a hemorrhage. Born February 5, 1922 in Long Branch he worked as a factory worker in Cleveland. Survived by father Ashley Williams Oak Hill. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill. Rev Randolph Johnson to officiate. Burial High Lawn Memorial Park. Body at funeral home after 5 p.m. today.
The Rev H C Craig 85 of San Antonio Texas formerly of Beckley died in a San Antonio hospital Monday after a heart attack. He had been ill for some time. A former pastor at Lochgelly and Cunard he moved to Texas about two years ago to live with a daughter. Funeral and burial will be in San Antonio with arrangements incomplete.
Mrs Shirley Stromberg 43 of Cleveland formerly Beckley died in New York Memorial Hospital New York City Friday. Survived by husband Harry Stromberg Cleveland two daughters Esther Lee Avie Stromberg Cleveland two sisters Mrs Julie Savlov Utica NY and Beatrice Signer Syracuse Funeral services conducted Sunday in Utica.
Mrs Eva Jackson of New York City formerly of Cunard dies in a New York hospital. Funeral services are at Cunard Baptist Church at 1 p m Thursday with Rev C M Ellis. Burial in Cunard Cemetery. Survivors include her mother Mrs Mary Cousins of Cunard a daughter Mrs Eilean Butler of New York two sisters Mrs Sally Tyson of Cleveland and Mrs Ethela Walker of Indianapolis three brothers Douglas Ernest Cousins of Cunard and William of Cleveland The body returns to Trent and Durgan Funeral Home with visitation after 3 p m Wednesday and will be taken to the church an hour before services.
Amos Sexton 67 of Fayetteville Route 1 dies after short illness at Oak Hill hospital. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Church of God Fayetteville with Rev Elmer Farmer in charge. Burial in Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville. Born December 2, 1897 in
Clarence J. Smith 78 of Meadow Creek died at 12:15 am Monday after a six month illness. Born December 20 1886 in Greenbrier County he was a retired carpenter and farmer and a Holiness Church member. Survived by six sons Daniels six daughters Louisa Martha Sophia Nellie Cordelia Pearl Ester and more with many grandchildren. Funeral at Meadow Creek Methodist Church at 2 pm Wednesday with burial in the family cemetery. Funeral home in Hinton handling arrangements.
Angela Ellen Coleman daughter of Cecil and Garnett Lafferty Coleman of Ravencliff died at birth. Rites were conducted Monday in the Lafferty Family Cemetery Ravencliff with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Lafferty noted. Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens handled arrangements.
Mrs Zadie T Ritchie 85 of Beaver died at Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness Born Sept 7 1880 in River ton Pendleton County she was daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah Mausey Her first husband Dr J M Teter died in 1941 Survived by husband J W Ritchie two daughters Dr Eva Teter Hammer Beaver and Mrs Oscar Williams Beckley two sisters Mrs O D Harper Yucca Valley Calif and Mrs W C Hines Winder Pa two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Twilight service set 8 pm Wednesday at First Christian Church with Dr Walter Griswold officiating Additional service 3 pm Thursday at United Brethren Church Petersburg with Dr Griswold officiating Burial Petersburg Cemetery Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home after 7 pm today until removal to church one hour prior to service
United Fuel Gas Co plans a $48000 portable compressor station in Roane County. Officials say the unit will lengthen the life of several gas wells and allow ongoing operation of wells now marginal. Construction starts soon on Big Sandy Creek about two miles south of Amma.
West Virginia Supreme Court vacated Benny J. Robison’s 1 to 10 year prison term for breaking and entering tied to an escape from Huttonsville Prison. The court ruled the original sentence void due to lack of proper counsel, but upheld the 15 month add-on for car grand larceny and also affirmed Carl Fountain’s 2 to 15 year sentence for felonious assault after confirming his Michigan waiver of counsel was intelligent.
Charleston UPI reports the West Virginia State Supreme Court will hear appeals for two Moundsville Penitentiary inmates Walter J. Kordron and Hubert N. McClure on June 8 while five other inmates’ habeas petitions were denied. Dr Frank Rose’s challenge against Herbert J Memorial Hospital in South Charleston was rejected. Rose alleges loss of staff privileges. Denied inmates include four from Moundsville and one from Huttonsville Medium Security Prison.
The West Virginia Conservation Education Council will be headed this year by Assistant State School Superintendent John T. St. Clair. Other officers: Gordon L. Palmer Charleston vice chairman Carroll Greene Kenna Jackson County secretary and C. Glenn Zinn Morgantown treasurer.
In Boston a judge ordered blood transfusions for newborn Lydia D Andrea, a blue baby, despite Jehovah's Witness parents objections. The court ruling allowed three transfusions to save the infant, who weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces, and officials said she likely will survive.
Dominican authorities cited Maj. Gen. Wessin’s possible resignation as a condition for talks with Imbert Barrera’s junta while clashes with rebels continued. A U.S. spokesman reported a paratrooper killed and six wounded as total U.S. casualties reached 15 dead and 85 wounded in a week. Caamano put rebels killed at 40 to 50 and wounded 80 to 100. a heavy 10 minute exchange at 4:15 p.m. involved 325th Paratroop Regiment with multiple machine guns and submachine guns.
Reports from Caracas say Venezuela will not send troops, preferring a diplomatic role in the Dominican dispute. Mexico likewise cannot contribute forces. Argentina signaled willingness, and five Central American nations discuss a joint contingent. The OAS seeks a "committee of wise men" to bridge Dominican factions.
U S observers in the Dominican Republic tracked reactions to Bosch, finding little support for his return after the 1963 coup. They noted no street mobilization, limiting U S action options. Officials later pondered whether backing Bosch in 1965 could have altered events and sent a message against military takeovers.
Senator Byrd announced Ernest S. Cooper of Elkins won a 108 024 contract from the U S Forest Service for a Visitors Information Center at Cranberry Glades Pocahontas County West Virginia at 3550 feet. The one story stone and frame building will have display areas for lectures slides and movies with interior displays prepared by Monongahela National Forest rangers. Construction starts within 30 days and should be finished by early fall with public opening next spring.
The joint committee on government and finance took no action on a report by legislative auditor Clarence Koontz about St. Marys Training School expenditures. The three page report found no unusual or criminal activity, noting two audits plus a supplemental one and that records were in excellent shape. Gasoline noted as an excessive expenditure may have evaporated or been used in farm equipment. A further audit is planned. Pleasants County prosecutor Sam White cited a partial grand jury investigation indicating excessive expenditures at the school.
The court required Sheriff Okey Mills to attend the next meeting on May 22 and submit at least two bids for the machine before a purchase. Burdiss said Mills has enough budget to buy it, with an estimated cost of 600 to 800 dollars. The court also appointed Lawrence Lilly as deputy dog warden and James R. Large and Betty L. Wurst as notaries public, with commissioners to meet again after lunch.
A conference on public housing and discrimination conducted by the State Human Rights Commission was set for today in Parkersburg. City officials from across West Virginia sought guidance on addressing problems in public housing.
A $300,000 loan approved by the Small Business Administration will fund a general expansion of Pioneer Lumber Co. in Dailey Randolph County West Virginia. Senators Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph, both Democrats from West Virginia, announced the move.
A UPI report says West Virginia University will get over $37,000 from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare to fund field instruction and student training in the social work department, effective July 1.
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