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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1977

Page

2

Man Charged in Fatal Diner Stabbing of WV Wesleyan Player

A hearing was set today for Richard Bowles 25 charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of Steven Vanney 21 of Belpre Ohio. Police say an all night diner fight over a spilled coffee led to the fatal stabbing with a small knife. Ronald Poe an off duty officer and night manager testified he tried to separate the men and found Vanney stabbed after Bowles returned inside. The weapon was not recovered.

Richard F. Bowles West Virginia Wesleyan Bowles Steven Vanney Belpre Ohio Ronald A.poe Benny Vanney Noe Poe

Judges Pay Freeze Hits Alabama Courts Amid Revenue Shortfall

Alabama judges in 67 counties face unpaid work after today as unified courts fail to raise enough fines and fees. Supreme Court Chief Justice C C Torbert says payroll is now limited to essential criminal cases until funding arrives from the legislature. In Louisiana, the Senate bans limousines for most state and local officials, prohibiting cars with luxury features while allowing later additions at officials expense.

Alabama State Supreme Court C.C. Torbert Carter Louisiana Senate Foster Campbell D-Bossier City

Turkish opposition leader at campaign rally in June elections

An armed guard keeps his finger near the trigger of an automatic weapon as Bulent Beevit, chairman of the Republican Peoples Party, leaves the platform after delivering an election address to a large crowd during campaigning for the national elections on June 5.

Bulent Beevit Republican Peoples Party Turkey

Fiveteen Guerrillas Reported Killed in Buenos Aires Raids

The army said 15 guerrillas were killed and several hideouts including a clandestine arms factory disguised as a candy store were destroyed in eight counterguerrilla operations across Buenos Aires and suburbs this month. The communique cited a records center and library linked to the Castroist PRG as key to raids.

Peoples Revolutionary Army Buenos Aires

Trains Plunge in flood, 45 dead in India river disaster

A first section of an express train fell into the Beki River after a bridge failure in eastern India. At least 45 confirmed dead, about 100 injured, with fears of many more entombed as two coaches remained submerged. Relief crews used bicycles and foot transport. helicopters could not reach the site due to heavy rains.

India Samachar Beki Gauhati Mally

Moluccan Gunmen Seek Mediation in Hostage Crisis

Holding 60 hostages in a school and a train near Assen, Moluccan gunmen pressed for mediation as officials in The Hague weigh a possible resolution. They demand the release of 21 prisoners and a plane to fly them out, while negotiations consider a hostage-prisoner swap at Schiphol Airport.

Toos Faber Justice Ministry Assen Faber Governments Crisis Center Amsterdam Schiphol

Group therapy cited as key in local mental health unit

Elliott notes the Barh facility relies on a federal grant, operates with trained professionals, and offers in-home style care. Psychiatrists visit as needed, and he compares it favorably with other local centers.

Elliott

Weather Forecast Highlights Northeast Northwest Rain Likely

National Rain is forecast Tuesday in the Northeast and Northwest. Warm weather is forecast in the Southeast but most of the country is expected to be mild. Extended outlook shows fair conditions Thursday and Friday with thundershowers possible Saturday and highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. River levels include Greenbrier 2 feet below normal and clear, Bluestone Lake normal and clear with gates open, and gauge at Hinton 2.1 feet.

Greenbrier Bluestone Lake Hinton

Solar energy projects eyed for VA hospitals in plan

The article details planned solar heating and cooling systems for VA facilities including Beckley station and a Wilmington Delaware test site. It notes 30 of 172 VA hospitals are under serious solar consideration, with a Marshall Unit Medical center cited as a possible site and a $1 million hospital boiler replacement planned.

McGee Washington Beckley Station Elden Tibe i Incl Charleston Centre Ane Auld Horyak Wilmington Del Hornak Elden Joe Murray CE VA Hietington Murray Ohio Wast Viegitea Kentucky

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Toll Tops 400 Dead

Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths surpassed 400 with UPI counting 403 fatalities. California led with 38 deaths, while Illinois and Texas reported 18 and 21 respectively as warm weather drew drivers to picnics and trips amid sunny skies.

UPI The Safety Council California Michigan Texas Illinois Pennsylvania Alaska New Hampshire Vermont Wyoming District of Columbia

Carter Heads Home for Plains Sidetrip During Vacation

President Carter plans a five hour stop in Plains Georgia to walk Main Street visit his family home and inspect property as his wife Rosalynn tours Latin America. He notes irritation at Plains tourist growth and discusses near term diplomacy with Cuba and a possible Brezhnev summit later this year.

Carter Plains Main Street Washington Green Island Georgia Baptist Church Billy Lillian Georgia State Patrol Main Charles Kirbo Atlanta Amy Rosalynn Brunswick Leonid Brezhnev United States Cuba

State Police Probe Into Bank Theft Continues

Beckley detectives continue an investigation into an apparent theft from Cardinal State Bank late Wednesday or early Thursday. Money was taken from cash drawers with no sign of forced entry. No arrests have been made.

Beckley Cardinal State Bank Sid Falin

Postal Rates and Delivery Details for Beckley and Hinton WV

A scanned notice outlines mailing and delivery charges in West Virginia. It lists first class postage, a weekly delivery fee, and tax components for Beckley and Hinton, noting restricted mail to in state versus out of state distributions and service availability.

Beckley and Hinton Maloe Yasaka

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