Army top brass not to testify yet in My Lai case
A military judge in Meade denied calls to summon Gen. Westmoreland and Secretary Resor to testify in Col. Oran Henderson’s court martial over the My Lai massacre. The ruling keeps the witnesses off for now but allows out of court interviews if new evidence emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Meade, Md
UPI
Army
My Lai
Oran K. Henderson
William C. Westmoreland
Stanley R. Resor
M Henderson
Col
Petri
S. Wondolowski
Henderson
Westmoreland
Peers Commission
B and B suit heads for jury in Raleigh County
A $16 000 suit filed by B and B Excavating Co of Beckley versus Ryan Inc of Racine Wisconsin goes to the Raleigh County Circuit Court jury later today. B and B claims Ryan failed to pay for materials and equipment rental on a 14 month contract for bridge work over the C and O Railroad tracks on Pax Road during 1969 70. The defense says B and B did not complete the contracted work. Plaintiff witnesses were Wetzel Brammer and his bookkeeper Helen Hume. Defense witnesses include Tom Capp Eastern Division manager for Ryan and Ryan project superintendent Robert Pauli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&b Excavating Co
Beckley
Ryan Inc
Racine
Wis
Raleigh County
B&b
Ryan
C&o
Wetzel Brammer
W. B
Helen) Hume
Brammer
Bridge
Tom Capp
Indianapolis
Ind
Robert Pauli
Bridges
Administrator and social worker with state food stamp roles
A veteran of the U S Air Force and member of the Elks and Jaycees, the official served as county food stamp supervisor and office manager in multiple towns including Fairmont Wheeling New Martinsville Clarksburg Martinsburg Welch Princeton Bluefield and Pendleton County He and his wife Judy lived with their infant son at 202 Carter Street Beckley and he served on several local boards and councils related to social work and community action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Wheeling
New Martinsville
Clarksburg
Martinsburg
Welch
Princeton
Bluefield
Pendelton County
U. S. Air Force
The
Elks, Jaycees
Raleigh County Community Action Association Board of
Raleigh County Health Council
Beckley Group
Home For Boys
Almond
Judy
Carter Street
Beckley
White House Draft Plan Passes Senate Test
Nixon’s 1 billion plan to raise military pay and end draft calls by 1973 cleared a Senate test amid debate. An alternative 2.6 billion proposal was scheduled for a late vote, while a 3000 dollar combat enlistment bonus was approved 49 to 25 despite House rejection, with critics calling it a blood bonus tied to risky duty.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Senate
House
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Vietnam
West Virginia selects two youths for National Youth Science Camp
Beckleyan Alternate Joseph M. McGraw and Dry Branch’s Samuel D. Hensley are named WV delegates to the ninth annual National Youth Science Camp at Camp Pocahontas June 20 to July 11. McGraw is Glen Rogers High School valedictorian and National Merit finalist. Hensley attended NSF institute and serves on a model UN Security Council slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. McGraw
McGraws
Wyoming County
West Virginia
Samuel D. Hensley
Dry Branch
Kanawha County
Moore
Charleston
Woodrow Wilson
Richard A. Vaughan
Beckley
McGraw
Register
Hensley
Camp Pocahontas
Samuel Hensley
National Science Foundation Institute For Advanced
Model UN Security Council
East Bank High School
Glen Rogers High School
Junior Academy of Science
The
International
Fort Worth
Tex
Horace McGraw
Daniel J. Elias
Martinsburg
Stephen E. Wade
Moorefield
Dennis N. Chenault
Peterstown
Vaughan
Kent Webb
Union Carbide
Joseph Marsh
Concord College
Rowland Hollowell
DuPont
Parkersburg
David White
Division of Forestry
West Virginia University
Joseph M. Hutchison Jr
Elizabeth Williams
Supreme Court Hears Plea To Do Business With State
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard Capitol Business Equipment Co. appeal for reinstatement after a second suspension from state vendor status. The case follows a 1970 indictment later dismissed, with the firm arguing the suspension was unconstitutional. Also before the court were cases involving a Logan County veteran seeking habeas corpus, a Wood County girl convicted of LSD possession, and four former Welfare Department workers appealing civil service dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Charleston
UPI
State Supreme Court
Capitol Business Equipment Co
John M. Gates
Logan County
Wood County
State Department of Welfare
Capitol Business
Kanawha County
Gates
Arthur T. Ciccarello
Ciccarello
Ben Aubrecht
Roger Neal Burgett
Loigan County
Moundsville State Penitentiary
W. Bernard Smith
Smith
Burgett
Susan Grinstead
State Board of Pharmacy
Miss Grinstead
Penitentiary For
Women At
Peace Springs
Parkersburg
Joseph P. Albright
Albright
Civil Service
Boone County
Gerald Waters
Hallie Dolin
Rita Anderson
Sandra R. Webb
Walter Burton
Princeton
DNR Discusses Siltation Dam and Expanded Mine Inspections
Officials from the DNR pressed for a siltation pond to prevent flooding into Hurricane Branch and a showplace dam. The coal company won permission to move material but may strip only one bank and plans to exit by summer or fall. Susman outlined hiring about a dozen new inspectors for Raleigh County in 1971, boosting site checks from 7 to 19 over 30 days, while current sites total about 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DNR
Hurricane Branch
Parker
Susman
Raleigh County
West Virginia Official Presses Strip Mining Reform
State leader stated the issue has been brought to a head and credited recent legislative sessions with tightening strip mining laws. He warned strip mining companies risk removal from the state within eight months if noncompliant. He anticipated benefits from July 1 federal rules on discharges and a Rivers and Harbors Act discovery aiding prosecutions, with whistleblowers receiving half the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Colorado
Susman
Mass murder investigation uncovers seven bodies near Feather River
Deputy sheriffs unearthed seven cloaked bodies along a riverbank near the Feather River. Kenneth Whitacre, 40, Alameda, and Pete Peterson, 63, Marysville, identified among the victims. Graves ranged from 48 hours to five weeks old. near a farm and orchard with several bodies found within a quarter mile of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Edward Whitacre
Alameda
Calif
Pete Peterson
Marysville
Feather River
Whiteaker
Ray Duran
Sullivan Ranch
Whittaker
Hearing Continues On Trooper Complaints And Morale
The 14 member committee is told 18 troopers were summoned for the hearing though turnout remains unclear. Six troopers showed in the Senate lounge as the preliminary session opened amid concerns over department conditions. Lawmakers cite low morale, job security worries, and alleged political interference hindering operations.
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Senate
Raleigh officials plan new health measures and youth programs
Election remarks show plans to create new programs within two weeks. Mayor McCulloch aims to redefine services and shifts in voluntary commission membership. Mrs Echols praises the open debate and pushes youth initiatives for civic action.
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State Health Department
N. H. Dyer
County Health Department
McCulloch
Raleigh County Civic League
Echo
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Virginia Blaylock
Funeral for Virginia Blaylock 55 of Iroquois set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at her Iroquois home with Elder Wilbur McKinney presiding. Burial in Saeger Memorial Park. She died Tuesday night at Hopemont after a long illness. Born April 14 1916 in Coalwood she was the daughter of Henry C. Turner and Theodosia Turner. Survived by husband Cecil a sister Violet Ulisse two grandsons. Body to be taken to Reedy residence Friday at 4 p.m. from Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Blaylock
Iroquois
J. D. Reedy
Wilbur McKinney
Saeger
Violet Ulisse
Capels
Reedy
Sam Foglesong
Nease and Neely Funeral Home
Mullens
Obituaries for Clowers Lane Herron and Cook notable
Final rites are set for Mrs. Ethel Rae Clowers 69 of Lakeland Florida formerly of Princeton and Mullens with burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Also listed are services for Bernice Cook 47 Mullens and Mrs. Margaret Lydia Herron 86 Fairdale with burials at Oak Grove Cemetery Sunset Memorial Park and Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Herron
Margaret Lydia Herron
Fairdale
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Thomas Snuffer
Sunset Memorial Park
Funeral services held for Perry S. Little of Amigo
Perry S Little 86 of Amigo dies after a two day illness from a stroke. Funeral 2 pm Thursday Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev Leo Lambert officiating. Burial Shumate Cemetery Stover. Survived by four sons Ralph George Julian Donald and others and five daughters. Burial in Valleyview?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry S. Little
Amigo
Melton
Leo Lambert
Shumate
Stover
Littlesburg
Thomas George
Ann Miller Little
Amigo Coal Co
Bertha Shumate Little
Harold
Ralph
George
Morgantown
Julian
Alexandria
Donald Little
Mentor
Ohio
Mildred Reynolds
Ruth Brown
Beckley
Alice Dickerson
Odd
Ruby Burleson
Janice Burcham
Conneaut
Mimmie Lilly
Easter Pettrey
Fo ‘DeLame
Princeton
Bernice Hood
Bell Buckle
Tenn
Final rites set for Perry H Selvey Jr in Portsmouth
Perry H Selvey Jr 30 of Portsmouth Ohio died in a one car crash Tuesday near New Boston Ohio. Graveside services follow at Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville with Rev Billy Reed Wickline officiating. Survived by wife Ruby, brother Jack and four sisters Kathleen Hesse Betty Rae Porter Saralee Cottle and Mary Belle Ellsmore. Born September 25 1940 in Fayetteville son of Perry H and Lida Amick Selvey. Former Ohio Bell Telephone Co installer and Fayetteville High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry H
Dickie)Selvey Jr
Portsmouth
Ohio
Huse Memorial Park
Fayetteville
Billy Reed Wickline
New Boston
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Lida Amick Selvey
Fayetteville High School
Ruby
Jack
Kathleen Hesse
Betty Rae Porter
Saralee Cottle
Mary ‘Belle Ellsmore
Hyattsville
Vannoy Named In Suit Over Credit Card Debt
George N Varnoy of Shady Spring is defendant in a suit filed by Charleston National Bank to collect $732.57 plus interest from April 8 1971. The action was filed in Raleigh County Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Varnoy
Shady Spring
Charleston National Bank Today
BankAmericaid
Vannnoy
Raleigh County
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Lai
White House
Beckk Heritage Week
Raleigh
Mountain State League
Beckley Bengals
Louisville
Beckleyan
Wyoming
Hawley Coal Co
Alan Susman
Department of Natural Resources
Basil Sweeney
Joe Parker
South Kanawha Beckley Beckley
F.T.D. Florist
Webbs Florist
Neer Leed
Preece
Mrs. W. Baylock
Arthur Williams
South Fayette St
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Daniel D. Farley
Daniel Dorando Farley
Oak Hill
Tyree
R. K. Bond
High Lawn Memorial Park
Detroit
Mich
Dainiel Jr
Dallas
David
Virginia Beach
Robert
Carbon
James
Donna Reese
Norfolk, Va
Karen Farley
Willy Loughard and
Lindsay
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Carl Lunsford
Route 1
Scarbro
Glen P. Winston
Holley Cemetery
Denton
Charles
Nettie Hall
Lunsford
Bernard Ray
U. S. Army
Monroe
Buford
Edith Holley
Ruby Reed
St. Albans
Mrs
Ethel Clowers
Ethel Rae’ Clowers
Lakeland
Fla
George W. Seaver
Cecil S. McMillion
Resthaven Park Cemetery
Virginia Shumate Christian
Clarence R. Clowers
C. ‘Robert Clowers
Spartansburg
S. C
Evelyn Rae Lane
Basil Christian
Bernice Cook
Henry Parham
I. B. Walker
Oak Grove
Bluewell
Glen Jean
Fayette County
Oscar Mosley
Carlisle
Nease and Neely
Mabel Slaughter
Mills St
Stratton High School
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Central Baptist Church
Order of Eastern Star
Ramondan Lodge
Henry
Arlee Taylor
Ruby Hairston
Helen
Nataline Harvey
Anderson- Hairston Funeral Home
Montgomery
Billy Dunn
Richmond
Wyco
John and
Nora Dunn
Patsene Boyd
Spain
Okie Dehart
Phil
U.S. Navy
San Diego
John Dunn Jr
Dayton
Dunn
Valleyview
Hoyne
East Third St
Perry Selvey Jr
Vannoy
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