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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

2

Kennedy vows U S stance on Europe despite unease

President Kennedy told a Washington banquet that the United States would keep a strong voice on European policy despite criticism from France and West Germany. He said decisions would not be based on the capitals’ short-term popularity, and noted dissent need not mean disunity. He praised De Gaulle’s loyalty to the West while acknowledging differences with Adenauer and De Gaulle on Atlantic roles and Berlin talks. He warned that if a moment of truth comes, the United States would bear the burden of defending Berlin.

Washington UPI Kennedy United States France West Germany Konrad Adenauer Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Adenauer West Berlin

Miner Injured at Itmann Pneumatic Mine

C E Stinson of Rocky Gap Virginia was admitted to the Bluefield Sanitarium after a foot injury at Itmann Mine. His foot was caught between a rock and a machine while at work.

Itmann RNS C. E. Stinson Rocky Gap Ados Bluefield Samnitar- Itmann

Food Poisoning Epidemic Seen Ended In 18 States

A Public Health Service spokesman said the mysterious salmonella hartford outbreak across 18 states has apparently run its course. From early this year 95 lab confirmed cases and 42 suspected cases were reported with peak in late March and last case in April. There were no deaths though many were seriously ill and some children aged 2 to 10 were hospitalized for up to three weeks. Canada also faced a similar outbreak.

Louis Cassels Washington UPI U.S. Public Health Service United States Peganck Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Michigan Minnesota New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Wisconsin Missouri Maryland Delaware Middle West Canada Public Health Service

Pipeline to the Future fuels coal industry debate

Coal producers and sales agencies discussed pipeline use in a pamphlet titled Pipeline to the Future. The document, aimed at lawmakers and railroads, argues pipelines may supplement but not replace rail transport of coal. It notes railroads still carry vast coal freight and that pipelines suit only certain markets.

Three Miners Hurt in Separate Coal Mine Incidents

Three area miners are being treated at Beckley Memorial Hospital for injuries from separate accidents. Wesley Adams, 56, Epperly, admitted 3 30 p m Wednesday for a back injury from Winding Gulf Coals mine. He is in satisfactory condition. Billy Gene Jewell, 16, Route 1 Mount Hope, in good condition for a collar bone injury from Berry Mining Co Lewisburg. Wednesday Finley Shumate, 49 Glen Fork, admitted 2 20 p m Thursday for a left thumb injury from Eastern Gas and Fuel Coal Co Kopperston. He is satisfactory.

Beckley Memorial Hospital Wesley Adams Epperly Winding Gulf Coals Winding Gulf Billy Gene Jewell Route 1 Mount Hope Berry Mining Co Lewisburg Finley Shumate Glen Fork Eastern Gas and Fuel Coal Co Kopperston

Dem governor candidate cites women role in politics

UPI reports Lewis E. Lint urges women to participate in politics saying God intended women beyond housework. In Manchester England the National Union of Small Shopkeepers considers a resolution to condemn TV shoplifting depictions warning such programs may teach theft.

Des Moines Iowa UPI Lewis E. Lint Manchester England National Union of Norman Robinson

Driver Draws Fine in Raleigh Court for Left-Center Violation

William B. Hanks of Piney View was sentenced to five days in Raleigh County Jail and fined 15 dollars 50 cents after being arrested by Beckley State Police for driving to the left of the center line. Thelma Abrams of East Beckley was released after profanity charge was dropped in Magistrate Rodriguez’s hearing.

William B. Hanks Piney View Raleigh Joe Rodriguez Beckley Thelma Abrams East Beckley Rodriguez

Prosecutor to Seek Indictments in Ohio Gambling Case

Wheeling Ohio County grand jury will be asked Monday to return indictments against at least nine of twelve men on trial in U S District Court for illegal activities. Defendants include Zambito Hankish Scarber Yaquinta and Downing of Wheeling Hale of Blaine Primm of Triadelphia Rogerson Hankish of Martins Ferry Vukovich and Gresko of Weirton. Some were convicted or acquitted on interstate gambling charges while others were found innocent on related transport of wagering information.

Philip J. Hankish Martins Ferry Ohio Nick Vukovich Lewis Gresko Weirton O’brien Zambito Hale Rogerson Paul Hawkish Scarbor Primm Charles F. Paul Jr

Shady Spring Dinner To Benefit Local Baseball Team

Shady Spring High School fundraiser gathers funds for the Shady Spring Baseball League. The chicken barbecue, organized by the Shady Spring Par tans, will employ the entire club in cleanup and setup duties for the summer league. Tickets totaling about 220 have been sold with delivery options for five or more dinners.

Shady Spring Don Lowe Raritan Baseball League Jack Starr Bill Lowery Washington Everett Underwood Starr Alfred Burns Lowe Roosevelt Rich

Dynamite Blast Misses Target Shatters Homes in Maryland

A dynamite blast at 2:15 a.m. on Main St in Grantsville Maryland shattered windows in three homes and a grocery store but caused no injuries. Police say the explosive was thrown from a moving vehicle and aimed toward Keyser West Virginia amid a dispute involving a local firm.

Grantsville UPT Tion, Inc Main St Harry S. Bosley Pmn

Soviet Leader Responds To Western Nuclear Arguments

Khrushchev said the Soviet Union is not worried by Western tests and stresses peace. He argued strength deters war and criticized Dulles for advocating brutal positions, claiming no propaganda was needed against him.

Khrushchev Soviet Union Dulles U.S John Foster Dulles

Two Senators Share Birthday and Mother Influence

Lighter Side notes a TV script shot by two same party senators from the same state airing this weekend in multiple markets. Both senators were asked about their greatest influence and each answered Mother, a coincidence highlighted as uncanny and almost unbelievable.

New York

New Date Set For Museum Opening In Coal Town

Saturday, June 2, marks the rescheduled opening of the Coal Town Museum. Calvin Moran, president of the Stotesbury Improvement Assn., says the museum needs mining items and machinery parts. donations can be arranged by calling 683-5938.

Musem Calvin Moran The Stotesbury Improvement Assn Moran

Deaths and Funerals for Mire Collins 52

Mire Collins 52 of Mahlscott died in a local hospital at 11 p m Wednesday after a long illness. Final rites will be at 2 pm in Sophia Gospel ae Grey Cox and Henry Bailey in charge. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Body at Williams Funeral Home after 4 pm today for visiting. Pallbearers listed as Burdett.

Meg Collins Mahlscott Stary i Sophia Gospel Grey Cox Henry Bailey Poniel Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

Final rites set for Mrs Honk Ee Bryson 42 Hinton

Mrs Opha Bryson funeral services for Honk Ee Bryson 42 of Hinton will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the Baptist Church with the late Jackson Hicks and Fayetteville roots noted. She was born March 10 1920 in Fayette County and lived in Hinton since 1938. Survived by husband James W Bryson, two sons Harry and Bobby, two daughters Norma Jean Richmond and Carolyn Sue Bryson, a stepson James W Bryson, two stepdaughters Mrs John Smith and Mrs J O Westfall, three brothers Thurmond Hicks Garland Hicks and Denver Hicks, and two sisters Irene Skaggs and Madge Board. Pallbearers listed.

Honk Eeerine Bryson Hinton Fayette County Lucy Campbell Hicks Jackson Hicks Fayetteville Central Baptist Church James W. Bryson Harry Bobby Norma Jean Richmond Carolyn Sue Bryson John Smith J. O. Westfall Charleston Thurmond Hicks North Carolina Garland Denver Hicks Irene Skaggs Madge Board E. B. Ayers Bobby Neely Jack Meador G. A. Farrow Russell Wilson Joel Roy Fridley Paul Hinton

Grunenberg Miss Helen Ermine Funeral Held in Fresno

Funeral services for Miss Helen Ermine Grunenberg 19 of Fresno Calif formerly of Scarbro will be held Saturday morning in Fresno She died Thursday at 418 pm from cancer Born in Scarbro February 23 1943 she was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Grunenberg Her father a former mine foreman for The New River Co Stamford She attended Scarbro Oak Hill and Mount Hope schools before moving to California about four years ago She was a niece of Mrs J Sizemore Jackinowicz of Scarbro Surviving besides her parents are two brothers Marion and Walter Jr of Fresno and paternal grandmother Mrs Bertha Grunenberg Charlton Heights

Helen Ermine Grunenberg Fresno Calif Searbro J Sizemore Jackinowicz Scarbro Marion Walter Jr Bertha Grunenberg Charlton Heights

Final rites set for Mrs Clara Maxey of Coal City

Mrs Clara Maxey 72 of Coal City will have funeral services at 2 p m Saturday in the Keyser Bryant Funeral Home Chapel led by Rev Armor Sayre. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. She died at home Wednesday night after a heart attack. Pallbearers named. Friends may call. Henry Godbey of Harper dies in hospital after long illness. body at Melton Mortuary awaiting arrangements.

Clara Maxey Coal City Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Armor Sayre Sunset Memorial Park Henry Godbey, Harper Melton Mortuary

Final Rites Held for Wandel H Farley in Piney View

Wandel H Farley of Piney View is remembered at final rites held at Piney View Bible Church at 2 p m with Rev Carl Johnson officiating Burial follows at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Farley died at his home at 6 30 p m prior to the service and his remains were moved to the church Pallbearers listed include Bill Bonner Forest McClure Morris Cole Gerry John McDaniel and Everett Wardensky

Wandel Houston Farley Piney View Piney View Bible Church Carl Johnson Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Farley Quesenberry Bill Bonner Forest McClure Morris Cole Jerry and John McDaniel Everette Wardensky

Obituaries note Barbagallo service in Sophia and Foley death

Funeral services for Joe Barbagallo 68 Sophia will be held at Sophia Baptist Church with ministers in charge. Burial follows in McKinney Family Cemetery at Tams Mountain. Barbagallo died Thursday in a Williamson hospital after a two month illness. He was a retired coal miner and longtime Eastern Gas and Fuel employee. Survivors include his wife Daisy, a son Nick, five daughters and four grandchildren. Also noted is the death of David C Foley 82 Detroit formerly Raleigh County, who died at Maple Fork home after grief over his daughter’s death. He leaves a wife Mary and five sons, 28 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The Melton Mortuary is handling Foley’s arrangements.

Joe Barbagallo Sophia Sophia Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Cleve Young McKinney Family Tams Mountain Barbagallo Williamson Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Helen Daisy McKinney Barbagallo Italy Nick Detroit Mich Bill Rose) Williams Ange Ball Los Angeles Calif Joanne) Lowery Albert Louise) Murdock Beckley Marie David C Dave) Foley Raleigh County Foley Erett Letha Mary Foley Staunton Andrew Jackson Sally Brown Forley William G Carson

Dry Leader Urges Increase In Funds

West Virginia temperance leaders urge more money for defeat of the liquor amendment. Rev. L. E. Crowson says $250,000 is needed, noting only about $14,000 raised so far. He cites support from about 3,000 to 5,000 volunteers and reports the Board of Social Concerns contributed $10,000. Elwood Fleming elected chairman of the United Church Alcohol Program.

John T. Kady Charleston UPI Citizens Committee For L. E. Crowson Logan Crowson West West Virginia Methodist Conference Clem Jones Huntington West Virginians Jones Associ Tento United Church Alcohol Program West Virginia Temperance League Elwood Fleming Moundsville

Kennedy urges city support of farm bill

President Kennedy calls for broad city and suburban backing of the farm bill during a nationally televised news conference. He warns that defeating the bill would remove production controls and risk rising surpluses, noting current taxpayer costs and the bill’s proposed universal planting curbs for major grains.

Kennedy Washington UPI U.S Senate House

OAS Threatens Life Of Salan Prosecutor

Paris court hears that the Secret Army Organization warned prosecutor Andre Gavalda he would be killed if ex generals Raoul Salan and Edmond Jouhaud are executed. Gavalda read the threatening letter in court as the treason trial nears a verdict, with Salan and Jouhaud under death sentences.

Paris UPI Secret Army Organization OAS Andre Gavalda Raoul Salan Edmond Jouchaud Gavalda Salan Palais de Justice Seeret Yves Godard Godard Jouhaud Oran Special High Military Satan

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