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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

2

No 2 Man Kozlov in Line for Soviet Leadership

Geneva UPI reports illness of Frol Kozlov, Khrushchev’s deputy and leading successor candidate, fueling talk of a collective leadership if Khrushchev falls ill. No confirmation from Moscow. analysis notes Kozlov’s major party role and a team of aides surrounding Khrushchev.

Man Frol Kozlov K.C. Thaler Geneva UPI Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Laos Andrei Gromyko Kozlov Russia Communist Party United States Moscow Soviet Union Anastas Mikoyan Mikhail Suslov G. Kosygin N. A. Mukhitdinov Middle East Africa

West Virginia Benefit Proposals Highlight New Aid Plan

Ribicoff supported West Virginia relief ideas while flagging legal limits on aid to dependent children. He praised Senator Randolph and Barron for leadership and noted West Virginia would gain from proposed Social Security expansions, elderly care funding, pollution grants, federal education aid, and job programs under the emergency employment plan.

Ribicoff West Virginia Smith Randolph Barron Daniel Webster Senate of Equals West

Federal official comments on Washington race riots and arrests

Guards named Leavy and H W Riser were cited in Saturday night disorders. A man faced assault and battery charges and was released on 200 dollar bond. In Washington the Justice Department signaled potential more arrests in the racial violence gripping the city. Atty Gen Kennedy said federal troops would likely not be needed as marshals suffice for now.

Leavy H. W. Riser Washington Justice Department Confederacy Kennedy United States

Presbyterians decide on church center with cautious stance

Washington was bought for a new church and center. The assembly declined to commit to any capital funds program, affirming support for the sponsoring committee. Many Presbyterians feared a cathedral image, but the resolution said this was to be avoided.

Washington Assembly

Martial Law Shocks Seoul as South Korea Disbands Parties

A decree ordering political parties dissolved in South Korea took effect Monday amid shock among Americans and locals in Seoul. UPI cited U.S. Embassy concern over suppression of civilian government while fears of violent crackdown and delayed democratic restoration lingered. Police reported 22,007 arrests in the first week of martial law, including 4,241 hoodlums and 10,512 curfew violators.

South Korea Seoul United Press International U.S ROK

Senators Oppose Tax Free Donor Tractors Gift

Three Republican senators Bourke B Hickenlooper Francis Case and Karl E Mundt urged the IRS to rule donations for a prisoner license of tractors as tax exempt. Mundt warned tractor grants could appease every little dictator in the world and drew attention to potential international implications.

Internal Revenue Service Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Francis Case Karl E. Mundt South Dakota Mundt

Beclky Fire Rescue Aids Man On Smoot Street

Rescue squad from Beckley Fire Department was summoned to Smoot Street at 9 25 a m to administer oxygen to J T White who appeared to suffer a heart condition. Dr A D Belton treated him and he was not hospitalized.

Beckley

Antique Lover On Wanted List

A Ohio fugitive, Anthony Vincent Fede, sought since 1960 for armed robbery and kidnapping, is added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted list. Described as mentally unbalanced and dangerous, Fede is a 46 year old barber, canary fancier, addict, artist, and gambler with interests in antiques and exotic dancers. He has a long criminal record starting in childhood.

Washington UPI Ohio FBI Anthony Vincent Fede Cleveland Fede

Rocket Center lab blast prompts brief work interruption

ABL officials deny a second explosion at the 425 acre Rocket Center site near Pinto West Virginia now renamed Rocket Center. The blast damaged the pilot plant cast building where casting powder and the conditioning plant where missile motors were tested. Commander E P Loflin and Duard H Little said schedules would resume soon as did work on solid propellant and engine testing for rockets and missiles.

Sion ABL E. P. Loflin U.S. Navy Duard H. Little Hercules Powder Co Pinto W. Va Rocket Center Little John Honest John Vanguard

GOP Urges Tax Relief On Stock Dividend Shares

UPI report notes Republican lawmakers push tax relief for individuals who may receive unsolicited stock dividends from anti trust settlements involving DuPont and General Motors. Supreme Court ordered DuPont to divest 63 million GM shares and return case to Federal Judge La Buy who is on a world tour. Senators urge legislative action to avoid heavy taxes on unsought dividends. bills proposed previously but not acted on.

Washington UPI DuPont General Motors Supreme Court E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co General Motors High Court Walter J. la Buy Chicago la Buy DuPont Justice Department John J. Williams R-Del Senate Finance Committee Congress Williams

Talks Begin In Vienna For Kennedy Khrushchev Meeting

A host of U S officials met Austrian authorities in Vienna to prep for the June 3 4 summit between President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev. Communist China accused an American plane of violating Chinese air space for 11 minutes. Senate rejected a sixth amendment to the aid to education bill aimed at denying funds to segregated schools. A new proposal to fund operating maintenance texts and library books for non teaching staff was expected to fare well.

U. S Vienna Kennedy Khrushchev China Senate Prescott Bush R-Conn

Stephen's Branch Dam Road To Be Constructed By SRC

The State Road Commission will build the road across Stephen's Branch Dam property, replacing an earlier plan for county construction and a costly three miles of roadway around the dam. Engineer Robert Davis received approval to survey the old Logan Turnpike and prepare right-of-way descriptions for state takeover from Route 3 to Dingess Branch Road, with crash program workers slated to begin.

Stephen's Branch Dam SRC State Road Commission Stephen’s Branch Dam Robert Bob) Davis Raleigh Logan Turnpike Clay Branch Road Dingess Road Dingess Branch Road Davis Douglas Bowers Maplewood James Carr Daniel

Deaths and Funerals Mrs H L Mondorf Beckley WV

Funeral services for Mrs H L Mondorf of 417 S Kanawhan St Beckley will be at 2 pm Thursday at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home chapel. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Park mausoleum. She died after a heart attack en route to Beckley Hospital Monday night. Born in Louisville she lived in Beckley 37 years and was active in First Baptist Church. Survivors include husband Harry L Mondorf, a brother and two sisters. The body remains at the chapel until funeral time. She was found with Dr Arch H Wingrove at Scarbro home where she worked as housekeeper. doctor also died from a bullet wound. The service is at White Oak Presbyterian Church Scarbro. She was born January 8 1896 in Winston. Survivors include a brother Collie Webb and sister Alice McCalister. The body will be at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill, then church one hour before services. Friends may call after 5 pm today.

H. L .Mondorf S. Kanawhan St Keyser-Bryant Alvin J. Cook Sunset Memorial Park Beckleyan Beckley Hospital Louisville Dixie J Gabbie Camp Burnette Beckley Mondorf First Baptist Church Ann Rose Circle No. 1 Harry L. Mondorf Carter Burnette Charleston P. C. Thomas Pittsburg Lloyd Layman Battle Creek Arch H. Wingrove Scarbro White Oak Presbyterian Church Winston Sarah Benjamin Webb Collie Webb Dothan Alice McCalister Okanogan Wash Tyree

Walter P. Hamilton Jr. dies after two month illness

Walter Perry Hamilton Jr. age 39 of Bluefield died at 9 25 p m Monday in Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital after a two month illness. The body is at the Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home Bluefield pending completion of arrangements.

Walter Perry Hamilton Jr Bluefield Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home

Final rites for Mrs Mary E Lilly at Ghent Church

Mrs Mary E Lilly 64 of Cool Ridge died Sunday after a long illness living in Raleigh County. Final rites set for 2 p m Wednesday at Ghent Freewill Baptist Church with Rev Sammy Bell in charge. Burial in Mitchell Cemetery. She was born Oct 16 1896 at Odd daughter of Washington and Mintie Lilly. Survived by daughter Aldia Shrewsberry Cool Ridge and three grandchildren. Body moved from Caffee Funeral Home to her residence at 4:30 p m today.

Mary Etta Lilly Cool Ridge Ghent Freewill Baptist Church Sammy Bell Mitchell Cemetery Lilly Odd Washington and Mintie Shrewsberry Lilly Raleigh County Stanton Lilly Aldia Shrewsberry

Bert Hughes 72 Dies After Long Illness in Minden Nursing Home

Bert Hughes 72 of East Gulf died Monday at 4 p m in Minden Nursing Home after a long illness Born June 28 1888 in Avery County NC he was son of the late Fonzer and Becky Jane Hughes There are no known survivors Funeral services set for 11 a m Thursday at Robert son and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Mullens Rev Tom Eldreth officiating Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Body remains at the funeral home.

Bert Hughes East Gulf Minden Avery County N. C Fonzer Becky Jane Hughes Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens Tom Eldreth Sunset

Linda Snead Final Rites for 11 Year Old

Final rites are arranged for Linda Louise Snead 11 of Bradley with funeral services at Bradley Church of God at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. George Walter Bostic will officiate. Burial plans are incomplete. Linda died at home Monday at 10:15 after a yearlong illness. She was born July 18, 1949 in Beaver, daughter of Virgil Ralph and Beulah Mae Walker Snead. Surviving are parents two sisters Elizabeth Jane and Brenda Kay two brothers J. D. and Ricky all at home a maternal grandmother Mrs Elizabeth J. Walker of Bradley and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs L. B. Snead of Flat Top. Body was moved from Melton Mortuary to the church at 2 p.m. today. Pallbearers are Carlos Lilly Ray and Robert Barley and Charles Parker.

Linda Louise Snead Bradley Bradley Church of God George Walter Bostic Linda Beaver Virgil Ralph Beulah Mae Walker Snead Mabscott Church of God Elizabeth Jane Brenda Kay J. D Ricky Elizabeth J. Walker

Mrs Georgia Broyles Rites Held at Dothan Church

Final rites for 76 year old Mrs Georgia Broyles of Scarbro proceed at 1 p m Wednesday at Dothan Community Church with Rev Odis McNeill in charge. Burial follows at Lee Webb Cemetery in Dothan. She died Thursday night or early Friday after a period of illness.

Georgia Broyles Scarbro Dothan Odis McNeill Lee Webb

Rites for Mrs. Maggie Jane Treadway Held in Hinton

Mrs Maggie Jane Treadway 74 of Temple Street Hinton dies after a two year illness. Funeral at E M Meadows Chapel with Rev Roy Belcher officiating burial at Restwood Memorial Estates. Born Sandstone July 26 1896 daughter of Riley Johnson and Sally Adkins survived by husband Hugh Treadway two brothers Ed and Plumer Adkins five half brothers Webb Curtis Oth er Audrey and John Burdette a half sister Virginia Snodgrass.

Maggie Jane Treadway Temple Street Hinton E. M. Meadows Roy Belcher Restwood Memorial Estates Treadway Sandstone Riley Johnson Sally Adkins Nazarene Church Hugh Treadway Ed Adkins Plumer Adkins MacArthur Webb Burdette Baltimore Curtis Burdette Oak Hill Audrey Burdette Mabscott John Burdette Washington, D. C Virginia Snodgrass St. Albans

Albanian purge details barely reach outside Albania

Reports note Hoxha era purges are not widely covered by Soviet allied media. Athens claims 60 party members died in the purge, while official Albanian figures count 53,600 party members among 1.625 million people. No Western reporters or many foreign diplomats are present. ATA and Radio Tirana provide outside information.

Moscow Radio Albanian News Agency ATA Radio Tirana Albania Athens Hoxha Communist Party

Crab Orchard Men Arrests Highlight Monday List

Crab Orchard residents Clyde Fink and Earl Duncan were jailed on Monday night for drunkenness and drunk driving respectively. James Earl Dalton, released after posting bond, faced a driving while intoxicated charge before Magistrate Burke. Benny Williams waived preliminary hearing on a second offense drunk driving charge and was remanded on bond. he had prior trespass guilty with fines. George J. Mack and Howard Statler were jailed or released for parole and absence without leave respectively.

Clyde Fink Crab Orchard Raleigh Beckley James Earl Dalton W. A. Burke Earl Duncan Coal City Joe Rodriquez Rodriquez Benny Williams Howard Statler Pvt George J. Mack Sprague National Guard

Presbyterians in Buffalo discuss merger explorations

Presbyterians there discussed merger possibilities after a brief hour long meeting in Buffalo. The Episcopal Church unity commission plans to issue a report likely this weekend endorsing talks toward merger. Commission members expect General Convention to support exploration without commitments.

Buffalo Episcopal Church Official Unity Commission Commission

Land Redemption Tax Deadline Set June 14

Charleston report says June 14 is the deadline for redemption of land delinquent for non payment of 1958 taxes. After that date owners must petition the circuit court in their county for permission to redeem the land. Land not redeemed will be sold at public auction with proceeds going to the general school fund.

Charleston UPS Denzil Gainer General School Fund

Pure Oil Low Bidder In WV State Fuel Contract

PURE OIL of Columbus, Ohio was declared the apparent low bidder for gasoline, oil and lubricants for West Virginia state agencies. Bid figures were 11.3 cents per gallon regular gasoline, 13.7 cents for premium, and 10.8 cents for diesel and kerosene. The department noted annual spending around one hundred thousand dollars.

Charleston UPI Pure Oil Clo Columbus Ohio West Virginia Department

Miner Hurt In Pocahontas Fuel Co Mine Accident

Donnie Collins forty six from Forest Hill was admitted to Wyoming General Hospital Mullens after a mine accident at Itmann Pocahontas Fuel Co mine about 7 PM. His condition is listed as good by hospital authorities.

Mullens Donnie Collins Forest Hill Wyoming General Hospital Pocahontas

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