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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1965
Page
3
Charleston reports 139 fires charred 5068 acres last week as low humidity and sun spurred rapid spread. Since Jan 1, 491 fires have burned 11050 acres, with the Fifth District in Milton reporting 204 fires and 5924 acres and District Four in Beckley 141 fires and 2579 acres.
Lawrenceburg Tennessee United Press International reports three officers were severely beaten by about 75 pickets at the Murray Ohio Co plant as they tried to disperse the roadblock to a strikebound bicycle plant. Sheriff Harold Brown Chief B P Scoggins and Officer Gene Grant were injured. Brown sought specialist care for an eye injury. Three pickets were arrested. warrants issued for David Lindsey on assault and resisting arrest.
A speaker probes why workers accept risky practices and poor maintenance. He cites hazardous roofs and faulty brakes, asks why people defer danger, and argues many settle for a “little bit” of belief in safety. The sermon’s theme urges complete, not partial, commitment to safety at work.
The column explains bleeding peptic ulcers may require rest, IV feeding, and bland diet, with surgery if necessary, and notes ulcers may recur if underlying causes persist. It covers Robinul use to reduce stomach acid and muscle activity, possible side effects, and when to stop.
Belpre Ohio physician Dr Wayne Bronaugh appeals a 1963 Parkersburg Cam denn Clark Hospital denial to admit him to the staff. The Supreme Court was asked to compel staff admission after five grounds cited, including dismissal from St Josephs Hospital. Also notes on three wheeled scooters experiments for postmen in Decatur GA and a Stanford Elementary crowning at spring festival with Queen Sandra Pizkiak and King Barry Whitt among contestants.
Attorneys for Richard Holland of Huntington argued before the State Supreme Court that Holland s rights were violated in a stamp slaying case. They claimed double jeopardy speedy trial issues and lack of corpus delicti, while state lawyers defended proper conviction and noted delay was caused by the defendant s actions.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church Stamford City Lanark marks the 15th anniversary of Pastor H E Davis with a four day sermon series. The Women’s and Men’s Club host the 7 30 p m service with Rev Elmer Day today then Rev Archie Johnson speaks Thursday. Friday features the Senior Choir and Youth with Rev W J Carter. Sunday includes Sunday School at 10 a m and worship with Rev Davis, followed by a 1 30 p m dinner and a program led by Deacons and Trustees with Rev J A Higginbothan speaking. The program committee lists William Carey Emile Crite Mrs Evelyn Scott Mrs Lucy Hannah and Mrs Alma Hembrick.
The Community Facilities Administration announced a $17,100 planning advance for a new jail to serve Ohio County in Wheeling West Virginia. The funding aims to support site selection design and initial planning work for the facility.
Raleigh County Park Board and the Men's Civic Club meet at Fitzpatrick Park at 6 p.m. to discuss leasing the park. The Raleigh County Court approved leasing Little Beaver Lake to William G. Elkins for this summer. Little Beaver opens Saturday and the Civic Club’s new interest in Fitzpatrick operation is unclear. Elkins says Little Beaver will operate on an integrated basis while Fitzpatrick serves mostly African American patrons and Little Beaver mainly whites.
FRANKFORT Ky UPI Strip mined land in eastern Kentucky could become a berry patch under a pilot project in Perry and Letcher counties. Elmore Grim says 10 000 elderberry plants were donated by a Midwest producer and half planted by Kentucky River Coal Sales, the rest by Greer Allison Coal Co. If successful berries may bring jobs and a possible industry, with earnings around 400 dollars per acre and potential for seasonal work. Grim notes grapes thrive on spoil banks and other berries may follow, easing poverty in the Appalachian region.
The weekly health bulletin from the Late Health Department lists 70 new measles cases in Raleigh County with zero in Fayette and Wyoming. It also notes 20 German measles in Raleigh County and 8 in Wyoming, plus 14 chickenpox cases in Raleigh and 30 influenza like illnesses in Wyoming. Mumps appear as 13 in Raleigh and mononucleosis 1 in Raleigh.
The West Virginia Safety Council will stage the first in a series of industry safety training programs in Huntington on May 17 and 18. The course covers safety management techniques and fundamentals of safety. General Douglas MacArthur served as president of the Olympic Games Committee in 1928.
Two East Beckley juveniles were arrested by Beckley Police for breaking and entering and entering without breaking at Morton Reaves Elementary School and the Youth Center on G Street in January. They have been in Raleigh County Jail since April 16 on prior charges and will appear before a magistrate today to answer the new charges.
Military personnel from Mullens to Arlington and Beckley are cited for promotions and commendations in the U.S. Air Force Army and SAC units. Jesse A. Lewis Jr. becomes first lieutenant at Norton AFB California while Arnold L. Bailey serves with SAC at Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina. Nolan P. Smithers earns recognition at Wurtsmith AFB Michigan. Sergeant Billy J. Messer serves in Korea with the 4th U.S. Army Missile Command. Vernon L. Cadle undergoes tank crew qualification near Grafenwhr Germany. Promotions span Mullens Alexandria Beckley Pineville Griffithsville and Petersburg with families named.
Marietta, Ohio. Marietta College announced an $875,000 loan today to fund construction of a new dormitory on campus. The loan supports campus expansion and student housing needs in Marietta.
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