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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
1
In Monterey a weekend auction for Charles A. Lindberghs Spirit of St Louis crate failed to attract buyers despite hours of bidding. Huntington Galleries owner Jody Stecker expressed puzzlement over the lack of interest.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmi warned that Arabs would impose another oil embargo on the West if Israel’s new right wing leadership refuses to surrender occupied Arab lands. He called oil a deterrent weapon and said it would be used automatically if aggression continues.
South Moluccan militants hijack an elementary school in Smelde and an Intercity train near Groningen, taking about 100 to 120 hostages including children and teachers. Gunmen fire at bystanders as Dutch parties halt campaigns ahead of the general election.
Right wing leader Menahem Begin, 63, who had suffered a March heart attack, was hospitalized in Tel Aviv after reporting pains. Doctors said no new attack occurred and Begin would stay for observation. coalition negotiations with his Likud bloc proceed as leaders meet.
High school seniors and dropouts are targeted as recruiters seek armed forces volunteers. ROANOKE VA teen Donald Barlow enlists as Petroleum Storage specialist with private's stripe. Richard McHenry reenters after a hardship discharge. Medical exams test fitness and health with detailed checks. Ronald Goodwin joins Marines amid job scarcity while seeking a broad career path.
The 24 hour period ending 10 am today shows a high of 79 and a low of 58 at the local airport with SE winds at 10 mph. Extended outlook calls for showers Wednesday, possible thundershowers, partly cloudy Friday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows in the upper 50s. River gauges show Greenbrier low and clear, Lake Bluestone normal and clear with 2.3 gates open, and New River at Hinton 2.1 feet.
The Raleigh Register publishes 1977 subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery, including annual $57.00 plus $1.71 tax, six months $29.00 plus $0.87 tax, and three months $15.00 plus $0.45 tax. Mail service and state tax rules are noted. home delivery is $1 per week.
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