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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
1
Secretary of State John D. Rockefeller will join Gov. Arch A. Moore in denying approval of documents for a 9 million bond issue for a Capitol cultural center. He cites priority concerns, debt load, and impact on East End homes and businesses.
The Army rested its case in the court martial of M Sgt William E Higdon charged with bribery graft and larceny in a Vietnam servicemen club operation. Judge Kenneth Howard admonished Higdon's civilian attorney Edward Hopper after objections to handwriting expert testimony. The case centers on checks endorsed with aliases George Schell and Seal and funds allegedly transferred to a Swiss account.
Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass warns that 400 white pines planted for new state office buildings in Charleston may die from sulfur dioxide and ozone in the Kanawha Valley. Air officials will review the potential damage, echoing concerns of nearby Christmas tree growers near Mt. Storm.
NATO defense ministers in Brussels stressed caution and a common approach to Soviet calls for talks on reducing forces in Europe. Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the U S would have plans ready for July and highlighted studies to aid talks. European ministers pledged stronger defense contributions in the 1970s in response to U S criticism.
Del Warren McGraw says more indictments are likely as state and federal probes into purchasing practices continue. He praises the PPPC for helping secure an indictment and conviction in Gov W W Barron bribery case and blames prior unconstitutional bribery laws for past enforcement gaps.
Elizabeth A. Bowling of Crab Orchard Wade A. Reed and Dora Lou Reed of Glenville are defendants in a $25,000 suit filed in Raleigh County Circuit Court on behalf of William Luther Kelly. The suit stems from an Oct. 30, 1970 accident on valley Drive South at the South Oak wood Avenue intersection. In another suit filed in circuit court W. W. Naff and R. R. Naff doing business as Naff Motors Co. have demanded a judgment of $595.58 plus interest from Russell Johnson Slab Fork.
A board warrant against 23 year old Thomas Paul Robinson of Washington Avenue was dismissed after a hearing before Town District Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Robinson, arrested Wednesday, agreed to pay a $74.16 bill owed at the President Hotel.
New York reports that Darryl F. Zanuck and his management slate retained control of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp after a proxy battle. Unofficial tallies show about 1.5 million of 6.4 million shares voted favoring management with dissidents planning potential court challenges by June 8.
In San Rafael California Angela Davis and Ruchell Magee face murder kidnapping and conspiracy charges after a courthouse shootout. Magee erupted kicking his attorney and insulting Judge Arnason who ordered him removed in chains. A motion to dismiss the indictment was argued with next hearings scheduled and Deputy A G Harris outlining four pillars of the People's case.
In Yuba City California deputies uncover twenty bodies in a crude cemetery along the Feather River and nine more in a peach orchard and river brush. Juan Corona a 37 year old farm labor contractor is charged with ten counts and held for arraignment amid inquiries into a possible motive. During prior hospitalization records show a 1956 commitment for three months for delusions and hallucinations.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway ends its long standing ban on women in garages and pits for qualified press members. Mari McCloskey of Woman's World Magazine challenged the policy, obtaining a temporary restraining order on grounds of free expression employment press movement and sex discrimination.
Mt Etna belches lava toward Sciara and Giarre on its damaged southeastern slopes. Two new flows descended the mountain, placing one flow roughly six months of a mile from Sciara and about 2.5 miles from Giarre, threatening farming communities.
Beckley fire crews responded to a 9 30 p m aerosol can explosion at Appalachian Power Co building 306 South Kanawha Street with no damage reported. Rescue Squad treated 4 year old Ruby Hairston at 113 Mills Street for breathing difficulty and took her to Beckley ARH Hospital. A further call at 3 35 p m on Ninth Street treated Colonel McCain age 80 for illness and he was transported to Beckley Hospital by ambulance.
The FTC says new rule requires that grocery specials be real in all stores to protect residents in poorer neighborhoods from unavailable or inflated prices. Violators face up to 5000 dollars per day fines. rule takes effect July 12 and may guide other retailers.
Governor announced 31 county summer camping for 4,600 youths and more than $6 million in supplemental state appropriations for the current year. He noted enough money remains to support actions, with $5.5 million released except $2 million for Welfare. Moore met with State Police Supt. Bonar, hospitalized after a heart attack, praising his progress and confirming Bonar remains under care.
The Vienna round of SALT ended with optimism and a plan to meet in Helsinki on July 8. A final communique said July talks would follow the Moscow Washington compromise and focus on ABM limits under a new government mandate to reach an agreement this year.
A two car accident Tuesday at 7 20 a m at the U S 1921 By Pass and Hartley Avenue left no injuries or charges. William P Davis 36 of Route 2 Rocky Mount Va drove a 1969 auto and Warren J Pinnell 65 of 230 Klaus St drove a 1968 car. Davis was passing another vehicle and Pinnell was turning onto the By Pass when the mishap occurred. Davis car damage estimated at 1200 Pinnell at 250.
Riley Thompson, 29, of Roanoke, son of Pineville residents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thompson, died in a private plane crash near Roanoke late Thursday. The aircraft carrying Dr. Fred Johnson and Carolyn Johnson, plus Sandra Surface, was near Craig County about 10:45 p.m. with no flight plan filed. Thompson served as Dr. Johnson's assistant.
The Full Gospel Tabernacle of Beaver sponsors a gospel singing program at the Beaver Firehouse Saturday at 7 30 p m. Special groups include the Soul Sifters of Radford Virginia the Richardson Family of Midway and the Pineville Sacred I Singers of Pineville.
Washington FDA says it is tightening practices after a panel faulted random inspections and low morale. The advisers urge science based decisions, improved transparency, and stronger protection of consumers, noting budget alone cannot fix core faults.
Deputy Defense Secretary David Packard, a Stanford alum and former trustee, refused a campus demand to resign. In a letter to the Stanford campus newspaper he said his goal was to reverse U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia and move toward peace.
Senator William Proxmire asks major corporations and aerospace leaders to testify against Nixon’s plan to guarantee $259 million in bank loans to Lockheed. He aims to rally opposition within the Banking Committee, citing threats to free enterprise if the government funds a failing firm. GE and Aerojet General oppose the proposal, arguing it upsets competitive enterprise.
A Kanawha County inmate’s writ of habeas corpus for release from West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville was denied by Judge Frank L. Taylor. Davis claimed excessive max security confinement and mistreatment, while Harris’s petition for relief awaits ruling. The ruling follows a recent landmark decision that confinement at Moundsville may be cruel and unusual punishment.
Jurors in Raleigh County Circuit Court recessed at noon and were ordered to resume this afternoon in the $15,000 suit brought by Mrs. Lillian Legg A Saddler of Glen White against Dorothy and E. E. Bragg of Oak Grove. Final arguments were heard and the jury retired at 10:15 a.m. A counterclaim for $1,454.52 by the Braggs asserts Saddler caused the Jan 27 1970 hilltop accident near MacArthur. Counsel are David T. Kennedy for Saddler and Jack A. Mann for the Braggs.
Robert Bailey of Arnett paid 24 dollars in fines and costs for intoxication and trespassing after a Tuesday arrest by Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Gloria F. Jones of Harper had a possession of stolen property charge withdrawn at a hearing before Magistrate Rodriguez after a Saturday arrest. Junior Powell, 61, of 123 Mool Street posted 105.50 dollars bond after an April 29 drunken driving arrest following a one car accident.
State Building Commission opened bids Wednesday for oil and gas leasing rights to 42 miles beneath the Ohio River bed. Two-year leases yield $22 500 upfront plus royalties if productive. Commonwealth Gas Corp won about 30 miles with $1 per acre annual rental and one eighth royalty.
John Franklin Williams 61 of East Gulf will be remembered at 11 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel Sophia with Rev Sam Meadows officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park after a long illness. He died at 7 30 a m Thursday in a local hospital. Friends may visit at Henesat home 6 p m to 9 p m today. Pallbearers named Bill White Bill White Jr John Hopkins Andrew Wallen Harry McNutt and Charles Farruggia.
Funeral services for Mrs. Deleda F Harold 38 of Charleston will be held at 1 p m Saturday at Simpson Chandler Funeral Home Charleston. Burial will follow at Lawn Memorial Park. She died Thursday in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. She worked 13 years as a technologist in the pathology department of Charleston General Hospital. She is survived by her stepfather and mother Lando and Thelma Johnson of Whitesville and a daughter Linda June Charleston.
Mrs. Viola M. Thurman 56 of Man dies Wednesday in a local hospital. Final rites at 2 p m Saturday in McNeely Funeral Home Chapel Man with Revs Robert Green and Zane Gray in charge. Burial in Memory Gardens Godry. She is mother of Mrs Carol May Garrett of Beckley.
Henry James Pitzenbarger 84 of Rainelle will be laid to rest at 11 a m Monday in Don Smathers Funeral Home Chapel Rainelle with Rev Ronald W McCauley presiding Burial follows at Wallace Memorial Cemetery Clintonville He died Thursday morning in Beckley hospital after a brief illness Survivors include three sisters Rosa Campbell Oak Hill Emma Thomas Bolt and Dottie Burgess Minden
Colridge H. Jasper, 65, of Cunard, funeral scheduled Saturday at noon at the Leg Pantist Church Cunard. Burial in Cunard Cemetery. Viewing at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home Greenstown after 3 pm with family receiving friends 7 pm to 1 am.
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