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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1973

Page

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Victorious Perry Captures District 17 Post in West Virginia

In Charleston West Virginia United Press International reports Perry a coal miner won District 17 President amid a reformist campaign, Ellis conceding unity is essential. Perry edged Ellis by about 1,000 votes as turnout lagged and district division urged reconciliation among union factions and stakeholders.

Charleston W.va UPI Jack Perry Jold Miller Sun Jire Tony Boyle Temiday United Mine Work Niscent Ers Ution Thict Perry Logan County Ellis District 17 Joelry Paign W. A Tony” Boyle Weould Tuffie Sec Joe Ellis Arnold Miller Vatfind

Survivors Named in Obituary for Local Leader

C L Walker Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Temple Charleston plus United Methodist Temple member. Survivors include son Charles Jr grandson and sister Lola Mae Holt Buffalo. Funeral Wednesday at 1 PM Melton Mortuary Chapel with Dr Ross Evans. Sunset Memorial Ark burial. Beckley Masonic Lodge will arrange rites and pallbearers.

Melton Mortuary Chapel Ross Evans Cahrge Sunset Memorial Ark

Sixteen Civil Suits Filed in Raleigh Jurors Hear Accidents

Sixteen suits filed with Raleigh juries arise from automobile crashes across counties. Plaintiffs seek damages totaling substantial sums, including $12,151 in one case and $50,000 in others. Named defendants include Warren J. Pinnell of Mabscott and several Detroit and Crab Orchard residents. The actions, dated 1971 to 1973, involve intersections on Hartley Avenue, Beaver Avenue, and Rt 16, with jury trials demanded.

Raleigh William Paul Davis Layland Thomas Belinda Robinson Warren J Mabscott Pinnell Klaus St Brenda Lee James W. Chapman Daisy Alexander Lavis Lee Camachi Hartley Avenue Stallworth Kenneth Lee Cunningham Detroit Thej Anj South Fayettes Crab Orchard Beaver Avenue Cun|i |Pingham Cams Ooit oTauworui Daniel Ward Miller Jeffrey Lee Mills Sophia Latha. Ward Everett Miller Mills Everett Ward Rt. 16 Rt. 12 Willis Marjorie Brooks Harald Michael, Stover Wood Ave. Aldene A. Fox Roger Plumley Schuene Automobile Reservoir Road

Flag Statute Litigation and Local Auto Suit Highlights

The record notes a habeas corpus challenge in Boston over flag statutes, with the First Circuit upholding the ruling that the statutes are invalid. In Oklahoma related cases, Daisy Lavis was struck by Belinda Robinson. Multiple West Virginia auto collision suits seek jury trials and damages ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, including disputes over licenses, insurance, and property improvements.

U.S. District Court Boston 1St Circuit Supreme Court Robert H. Quinn Circuit Court Daisy Lavis Belinda Robinson Johnny Nile Condia Arnett Richmond Atlanta Hartford Indianapolis Louisville Wilmington Del Justice Department High Court 4Th Circuit

Deaths and funerals in Fayetteville area

Final rites were held for John L. Jones 42 of Route 2 Fayetteville with burial at Montgomery Memorial Park. Jones hanged himself in Fayette City Jail after a bad check arrest. Surviving family includes Loretta, two sons, three daughters and a granddaughter. Also noted are funeral services for Silas Reeves Spangler and multiple civil suits including settlements and judgments involving local businesses and residents.

Multiple West Virginia Obituaries and Death Notices

A lengthy death notices update from Beckley and Mullens area lists Howard Donnally of Amigo dying after a long illness, with remains at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor awaiting arrangements. James E. Kiser of 119 Forest Ave. dies after a long illness, funeral set at Daniels Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Montgomery Memorial Park. Kenneth B. Brooks of Mount Hope died after a two year illness, services at Tyree Funeral Home with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Donald D. Sisk of Mullens found dead in his car from exposure, funeral home holding viewing. Mrs. Lillian Gray of Garwood dies after a long illness, services at Clarks Gap Church of God with burial in Lee Bailey Cemetery. Eates L. Scotty Scott of Beckley dies after extended illness, requiem mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Lawrence Cousins of Beckley dies after long illness, funeral at First Baptist Church Alderson, burial Pine Ridge Cemetery. Leonard Pinkerton of Rockview dies, services at Robertson-Foglesong Funeral Home with Palm Memorial Gardens burial. Burial details include several family survivors and listed locations across Raleigh and surrounding counties.

Lawrence Cousins Beckley First Baptist Church Alderson James Jones Cousins Focal Pine Ridge Ritchie and Johnson Funeral

Hush Money Case Delays In Senate Testimony

McCord testified that a White House and Nixon re election source offered money and leniency to delay witness testimony. Caulfield, a former NYPD officer, disclosed the offer, while lawyers noted risks of prejudice if hearings proceed before trial. Court actions and waivers affect Magruder and Dean, with delays extending to mid June and beyond.

McCord Senate Dean Jeb S. Magruder House Cash John Caulfield New York City White House Treasury Department Caulfield

Prosecutor Nomination Faces Senate Confidence Test

The prosecutor said there would be no vote on the nomination until the Senate could review the prosecutor. Richardson invited the Senate to express confidence in his selection. Cox in Boston said the proposed guidelines would permit independence to do the job, and he would remain independent.

Senate Richardson Ssenate Cox Boston

250 People March For God In Raleigh County

About 250 people joined a Sunday march titled An Appreciation of God's Blessings in front of the Raleigh County Courthouse. The event began at New Hope Baptist Church with a prayer by Rev J L Bly and was led by Rev Daryl Lester. Organizers include Helen Dobson and attorney Donald Pitts.

Raleigh County Helen Dobson Daryl Lester New Hope Baptist Church J. L. Bly, Dastor Donald Pitts Jimmy Carey Lorenzy Moore Andrew Durgan Trweiner Caetinar Wulwie LaNway Ywuu New Hope Betty Hughes Mt. Zion Baptist Church Lorrain Jones Bessie Smoot Lincoln Amanda Grasty John Gowen Second Baptist Church Mathew Hawkins

Canvassing Board Adjourns Amid James Condition Uncertain

Scott adjourned the canvassing board again as James remains hospitalized with uncertain recovery. The meeting reconvenes at 1 30 p m with hopes James can attend. remarks from Frank James and officials reference constitutional issues and local legislation on busing. Various clergy and community members participated in devotional and appreciation ceremonies surrounding the session.

Governor's line item veto faces legality questions

The amendment gave the governor authority to make line item vetoes and delete or modify portions of the budget. McManus noted concerns about the personal services account in the Department of Public Institutions, used to pay employee salaries. Moore had removed individual salary language from the budget, pooling it into a single personal services appropriation.

McManus Department of Public Institutions Moore

Vesco funds probe and political influence scheme detailed

The indictment alleges a $100 bill contribution delivered to Stans in Washington by Sears, then chairman of the New Jersey Committee for the Re election of the President. Vesco faced SEC scrutiny for alleged looting of $224 million across four funds. Mitchell arranged a meeting between Sears and SEC Chairman William Casey to discuss the Vesco investigation amid threats and improper influence attempts.

Sears SEC William Casey Vesco

Funeral rites for Mrs Cleo Canaday in Mt Airy NC

Funeral rites for Mrs Cleo Canaday formerly of MacArthur will be Tuesday at 11 a m in Moody's Funeral Home Mt Airy N C died Saturday in Winston-Salem after a short illness Survivors include her husband K K Canaday a son Bob two daughters Mrs Patty Botts and Mrs Barbara Davis both of Mt Airy and a brother Chester L Blevins MacArthur Final rites for Jake A Armentrout 69 Prince will be held Tuesday at 1 p m at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Beckley Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Prosperity He died Sunday at 6 p m in a Beckley Hospital after a short illness He was a retired signal maintainer with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Born May 10 194 in Potts Creek Va he was a son of Lafayette and Matilda Stona Armentrout He is survived by his wife Jessie of Prince three sons Robert C of Prince Ralph E and Charles M both of Callaghan Va one daughter Mrs Walter Nancy Crews of Beckley two brothers Joseph and Luther both of Covington Va three sisters Mrs R L Stevenson of Beckley and Mrs Emma Armentrout and Mrs Minnie Weese both of Covington Va and two grandchildren Friends may call after 5 p m today Pallbearers will be Bob Mortis Lacey Anderson Daniel Woods Warren Hick Harley Greene and Earl McCombs

Silas R. Spangler Silas Reeves Spangler Fayetteville Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Aith David Sneed Huse Memorial Park Beckley, Hospital Otey Gilbert B Barbara Spence Spangler W. Va Department of Highways Frank Columbus Ohio Wayne Hampton Dennis Spangler Oak Hill Delores Anabale Rochester N. Y Harry Phoenix Ariz Grace Shockey Marie Huddleston Atina Dean Davis James E. Kiser James Edgar Kiser Forest Ave Fletcher Allen Sta Bonner Kiser Virgie Huddleston Charleston Beckley Perry Hilton Coal Co Lynco Kiser United Mine Workers Noble Sandra) Littell Martinsville Ind Donald Frances) Martin Daniels Robert Rosella) Creamer Harold Dean Sharon) Lilly James Edward Jr Huntington Bobby Wayne Highland Park N. J Jerry Lee United States Navy Iceland Melton Kenneth B. Brooks Route 1 Mount Hope Tyree Jack Logan Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Prosperity Beckley Hospital Bradley Baptist Church New River Ellen Morehead Adkins Hazel Brooks Ernest Adkins Kenneth Lloyd Bellmont Calif Bud New Castle Del Gene Pennsville James Manasses Marvin Jeanette) White John Judith Hamilton Lillian Gray Garwood Clarks Gap Church of God William Belcher William Tolliver Lee Bailey Cemetery Gray Mullens Hospital Patrick County Floyd Emmalee Justice Emmett Harvey Gray N. 2 Octavia d Jammett Sophia Sam Fogiesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullens Eates L Scotty” Scott Elkins St St. Francis de Sales Catholic Thomas ‘Kerrigan Mount Calvary Sunset Memorial Park Scott Semora N. C William H Hattie Jane Scott Mary McQuade St. Francis de Sales Church Pagoda Foodland Joe Doris) Lilly Southern Pines Joseph E. Scott Walnut Creed Madalyn Nichols Cincinnati Melton Mortuary Father Kerrigan Robert Sadler Paris Ricards Colie Minter Bob Williams Bob Hall Pat Tulley M. W. McCollum J. §. Fisher Cleo Canaday MacArthur Moody's Funeral Home Mt. Airy Canaday Charles C Frances C. Blevins Winston-Salem K. K. Canaday Bob Airy Patty Botts Barbara Davis Chester L. Blevins Jake A. Armentrout Prince Lafayette Matilda Stona Armentrout Jessie Robert C Ralph E Charles M Callaghan Walter Nancy) Crews Joseph Luther Covington R. L. Stevenson Emma Armentrout Minnie Weese Bob Mortis Lacey Anderson Daniel Woods Warren Hick Harley Greene Earl McCombs

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