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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

7

Tax cut hopes fade as Congress debates cuts and spending

A House tax study predicts higher government spending will still rise while a smaller budget surplus may appear. Top senators warn that tax reductions hinge on keeping spending far below forecasts, with Byrd Douglas and Bridges cautioning a 3 billion dollar cap could kill tax cuts. Speaker Rayburn still expects a targeted tax cut next January.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Treasury Senate House Economic Committee Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee Sen Douglas Ecommittes Bridges New Hampshire Senate Republican Policy Appropriations Committee House Ways and Means Committee Stati Rayburn D-Tex

Stevenson says he could have averted Egypt invasion

Adlai Stevenson told reporters in London that if he were president last fall Britain would not have needed to attack Egypt. He avoided detailing his policy during Suez and criticized both Eisenhower and Britain for the crisis, calling the cooperation breakdown a grievous consequence. The Democrat leader arrived for a 10 day visit amid criticism of his stance on Britain’s future course.

London Adlai Stevenson United States Britain Egypt Democratic Party White House Stevenson Eisenhower Middle East Crary Oxford

W Va Car Crash Kills Two Hinton Men Injures Others

In Giles County a car crash near Maybrook injured several Hinton residents and killed Truman Gene Adkins 22 and Harry L. Bryson 20 at 3:45 a.m. Barbara Ann Cook and Ruby Allen were treated in Pearisburg hospital with pelvic injuries and other injuries reported among the occupants. Margaret Lilly 17 and Tommy J. Hellems 19 were treated and released.

Pearisburg Giles Memorial Young Hinton W. Va Ruby’ Allen Barbara Ann Cook Truman Gene Adkins Harry L. Bryson

AFL-CIO Delays Session on Beck Ouster Move

The AFL-CIO postponed indefinitely an Ethical Practices Committee meeting to discuss charges that Teamsters President Dave Beck is corruptly funded. John F. English, newly named AFL-CIO vice president, leads an effort with Teamsters board members to demand Beck's removal, planning a separate meeting if Beck refuses.

Washington Afl-Cio Teamsters Dave Beck Beck John F. English Apl-Cio English Teamsters ‘Executive Board Senate Backets Committee Union Teamsters Board

Letters To Back Rep Bailey On School Aid Push

Washington Rep Bailey a Democratic AvVa leader urges federal aid for school construction and asks mothers nationwide to write their congressmen. He wants PTA members to copy letters to him as he campaigns for a $1.5 billion five year program and counters the U S Chamber of Commerce.

Washington Bailey D-Avva Assa PTA Ibis U. S. Chamber of Commerce

Driver Charged After Accident at Bradley

Earl F Hoskins a Navy member stationed at Norfolk Va has been ordered to appear before Magistrate Cotton White on Thursday charged with failing to give a signal. His car collided with an Acme Construction Co truck driven by Elmer Richard Thomas Daniels. Damages were estimated at 10 dollars.

Bradley Cotton White Earl F. Hoskins Maple Foerk U. S. Navy Norfolk Hoskins Acme Construction Co Elmer Richard’ Thomas, Daniels

Stagehands Threaten To Picket Billy Graham in New York

The Stage Hand Union warns of a picket at Billy Graham’s Madison Square Garden meeting over pay for two water attendants. Crusade officials oppose $300 for two men delivering water each night while the union says $156 per man is fair. Negotiations continue. Graham does not drink the water, but the union insists it is needed.

Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Stage Hand Union Crusade Mr. Graham

John P. Toney Dies at 87 in Glasgow Area

John FP Toney, 87, was found dead at his Glasgow area home likely from a heart attack Tuesday night. Born in Boone County in 1890, he leaves a daughter Mrs Curtis Warren of Glasgow and a brother R M Toney of Beckley along with several nieces and nephews. The body rests at his daughter's home in Glasgow awaiting funeral arrangements.

John FP. Toney Glasgow Boone County Curtis Warren R. M. Toney Beckley

New Hospital Manager Seeks Sabotage Clues, Tornado Toll Grows

Huntington State Hospital's new manager Emil Baldwin says evidence points to sabotage and theft affecting meals, equipment, and drugs, with a state board investigating. Tornado destruction across Missouri and surrounding states leaves dozens dead or injured, widespread property damage, and forecasts more rain and storms.

Huntington Huntington State Hospital Emil Baldwin

Road Board Awards 29 Highway Projects in West Virginia

Charleston and surrounding counties report the Road Board approved 29 highway projects totaling about 2.6 million dollars. Projects include Calhoun County Annameriah Bridge and multiple concrete deck girder spans, with firms such as W R Orders and Son and Pocahontas Construction Co. among bidders. A separate $15,000 civil suit was filed in Raleigh County with Louise Hannah Nary as plaintiff.

Calhoun County Annameriah Bridge W. Va W. R. Orders and Son St. Albans Harrison Upper Little Ten Mile Hantas Construction Co Marlinton Millard Tyree Bie Emc Creek Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's Office Louise Hannah Nary Andrew Akers Sr Andrew Akers Jr

Graham Raps New York’s Moral Elf at Madison Square Garden

Billy Graham addressed 17,500 in New York condemning business lies and greed. He warned that busy lifestyles leave no time for God and urged listeners to repent, tallying 4,524 altar calls over seven nights.

Graham New York Madison Square Garden Ing

Twining warns cuts to defenses could trigger disaster

Air Force chief Gen Nathan F Twining says any reduction in U S defenses now could lead to disaster. He urges maintaining broad military strength as he cautions nuclear options in small wars may not avert larger conflicts and notes some powers seek to expand locally regardless of weapon choice.

New York Nathan F. Twining Air Force U. S Erdas Twining Eisenhower Joint Chiefs of Staff Lotus Club United States

SOP Boss Loses In Pennsylvania

Former Governor John S. Fine suffered a primary defeat in Luzerne County as he attempted a political comeback. The loss marked his first run for public office since 1935, amid a light statewide turnout of about one million of Pennsylvania’s 5,247,225 registered voters. President Eisenhower did not vote, remaining at the White House refining foreign aid messages.

Philadelphia John S. Fine Pennsylvania Luzerne County Fine Keystone Eisenhoxer White House

Eisenhower criticizes defense cut harming missiles and planes

President Eisenhower warned a 2 billion dollar defense cut would hit guided missiles and aircraft orders. He pressed for balance and opposed a tax cut while the budget remains fragile. A police arraignment followed for O B Quesenberry on a left‑of‑center line charge after last Thursday arrest.

Washington Eisenhower House House Appropriations Committee

Raleigh County Court Set to Meet Saturday

The Raleigh County Court will convene at 10 a.m. Saturday in the county courthouse to discuss matters including a proposal to air condition at least one courtroom. The plan, with ductwork in the building, was raised at the previous Court meeting by Raleigh County Bar Association representatives.

Raleigh County Court Our House Raleigh County Bar Association

Bank Robbers Caught After Ohio River Getaway

Two men from St. Paul Minnesota robbed the First State Bank of Mounds Illinois and fled by boat across the Ohio River to Kentucky. Police recovered 36819.50 from their sacks and they surrendered after a warning shot was fired over their heads. The suspects Arthur Kerner and Robert Ferrise were turned over to federal officers after extradition talks.

Wickliffe Kentucky Ohio Murphysboro Arthur Kerner Robert Ferrise St. Paul Minn First State Bank of Imounds Cairo Ill Rita Graddy Adam Casper Ilinois Marvin Monroe

Claudia Hubbard Taken By Death

Claudia Hubbard of Mabscott died at 8 12 am in a local hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Survived by husband Abe Hubbard four daughters Macil Anderson Ruth Bell Esther Souders Rosa Stump and 11 grandchildren. Body at Rose and Uesenberry Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Claudia Hubbard Mabscott Crab Orchard Baptist Church Abe Hubbard Macil Anderson Ruth Bell Esther Sottders FE. Beckley Rosa Stump Beckley Rose Uesenberry

Prosperity Driver Freed After Fines Paid

William B. Stover of Prosperity released from Raleigh County Jail about 12 33 p m after paying $100 in fines and costs. He faced charges of driving while drunk and hit and run after an accident near Bradley. Magistrate Cotton White found him guilty before remanding him to jail. State Police arrested him following the crash.

Wiliam B. Stover Prosperity Raleigh Stover Cotton White Bradley

Cabell approves levy for schools by wide margin

Cabell County voters approved a three year renewal of a special school tax by about six to one. The levy is expected to raise roughly $2.65 million for school funding.

Huntingson Cabell Coun

Picket Lines Halt Major Missile Center at Cape Canaveral

In Cocoa Florida 2000 workers walked out and picket lines blocked the nation's largest guided missile center at Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base delaying projects. Col E E Hirkpatrick said the 65 million dollar center was closed down while Maj Gen Donald N Yates noted missile operations would continue due to trained technicians from Pan American Airways RCA and others.

Cocoa Fla. 4 Cape Canaveral Patrick Air Force Base Miami Florida E. E.hirkpatrick Corps of Engineers Donald N. Yates Aflcio Teamsters Union Pan American Work Airways Radio Corporation of America Yates

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