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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1955

Page

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Dulles and Franco Hold talks in Madrid on aid and Morocco

U S Secretary of State Dulles met with Generalissimo Franco in Madrid for about ninety minutes. The talks likely touched on increased U S financial aid to Spain and Spain's role in mediating with Morocco. Dulles planned a brief statement before departing for Geneva talks.

Madrid Spain U. S Dulles Generalissimo Franco Geneva Foreign Ministry Alberto Martin Artajo Ameri State Department Morocco Antoine Pinay U. N

Ike's Candidacy Decision Delayed by Ike Aides

President Eisenhower remains noncommittal on a 1956 run as top advisers and strategists urge no early decision. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield says no discussion of politics has occurred. A medical bulletin notes progress and a bid to boost postal rates is floated to offset the Post Office deficit. Continued visits from Labor Secretary Mitchell and World War II ally Montgomery are planned. Dillon Anderson reports to the President on national security matters.

Denver Eisenhower Arthur Summerfield Summerfield Fitzsimons Army Hospital GOP Mitchell Mershal Montgomery Congress Dillon Anderson National Security Matters Washington

Postal Rate Hike Seen Uncertain

An administration source on Capitol Hill said President Eisenhower faces only a fifty fifty chance of securing postal rate increases from Congress next year. Postmaster General Summerfield announced in Denver that the renewal of the rate battle will resume when Congress reconvenes in January. Opponents, led by Speaker Rayburn of Texas, have resisted three years of administration efforts to raise postal revenues.

Washington Capitol Hill Eisenhower Congress Summerfield Denver Rayburn D-Tex

President's Work Load May Be Eased

Senator Alexander Smith says the White House studies possible Congressional changes to lighten the presidency. He notes routine commissions in the military and similar matters as burdens to relieve. Sherman Adams reportedly weighing changes. leaders have discussed the issue without final decisions.

Washington H. Alexander Smith R-Nj White House Congress Smith Eisenhower Sherman Adams

West Virginia Weather Forecast Update

A WV weather bulletin notes partly cloudy and warmer tonight with lows near 50 west and in the 40s east, showers possible tomorrow afternoon. Extended outlook shows below normal temps then cooler spells midweek, with rain and showers Wednesday through Sunday and total precip around half an inch.

W VA West Virginia

Raleigh Verdict Set Aside by State Supreme Court

Raleigh County jury verdict against Mullens Smokeless Coal Co. was set aside by the State Supreme Court which granted a new trial. The case, brought by Rees Electric Co., involved a mine near Nuriva in Wyoming County leased to Hanmco stockholders. Court ruled operators lacked authority to contract for services on Mullens behalf. decision was 4-0 with Judge Riley absent.

Charleston Raleigh County Mullens Smokeless Coal Co State Supreme Court Rees Electric Co Nuriva Wycening County Hanmco Smokeless Coal Co Mullens Supreme Court James B. Riley

Widow says noise prompted shot that killed Woodward Jr

Mrs Ann Woodward, hospitalized, says a noise triggered her shotgun blast that killed wealthy sportsman husband William Woodward Jr. Nassau County detectives pursue a prowler angle, detaining Paul W Wirths, 22, whose car shotgun is found in a diner. Investigations focus on whether the widow’s account changed after her initial, unsettled testimony.

New York Ann Woodward William Woodward Jr Nassau County Frank Gulotta Paul W. Wirths Huntington Oyster Bay Wirths Woodward Stuyvesant Pinnell

City Firemen Begin 60 Hour Week In Huntington

Huntington city firemen started a 60 hour work week at midnight leading to fewer men on duty per station. The City Council earlier cut the budget and revoked a prior authorization paying 40 dollars per man for 72 hour weeks, reducing overtime compensation.

Huntington

Molotov-Sharest Talks Move to Shape Middle East Ties

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov pressed Israel’s protests over Red arms to Egypt during a Geneva Paris talks session with Prime Minister Sharett. Israel claims arms sales threaten its existence while Molotov cites a Czech commercial deal and hints continued discussions, with Western powers likely to renew a 1950 pledge to counter aggression in the region.

Geneva V. M. Molotov Middle East Molotov Moshe Sharett Egypt Sharett Israel Czechoslovakia Russia Turkey Iraq Iran Pakistan Washington London Paris Moscow United States Britain France

Trick or Treat Road Block Sends Youth to Hospital

A Raleigh County Halloween night included a road block crash injuring two Beckley youths, a mailbox fire, and overturned cars. Robert Young and Judy Taylor, both 17, were treated for head, facial, and chin injuries after their vehicle hit a roadside barrier. Police reported widespread pranks across Beckley and surrounding areas, with fires, damaged property, and several mischief incidents ongoing.

Maxine Abbott Ridge Ave Beckley Raleigh General Hospital Judy R. Taylor Arthur Taylor Pike St Raleigh County Robert Young Young Grandview Road Lilly Donald Highlander Mabscott Harper Heights Flynn Canady Glen Rogers Fairdale Charles Surratt Canady Lester Killarney Crab Orchard Beckley Moose Lodge

Arnett Juveniles To Face Judge

Three youths from Arnett, a 12 year old and two 16 year olds, must appear in Raleigh County Juvenile Court Saturday. State Police say they are charged with breaking and entering Shiloh Elementary School at Saxon and tearing down mail boxes nearby. The school was entered last Saturday night and toys and a basketball were reported stolen. The boys, arrested Monday, were released to their parents pending Saturday’s action.

Arnett Raleigh County Shiloh Saxon

Robot Warship To Join Fleet

PHILADELPHIA The Navy readied its first robot weapons warship for commissioning. The heavy cruiser Boston muskets a battery of Terrier missiles aimed skyward on the after deck as Capt. Charles B. Martell stated the ships can track enemy aircraft and perform much of the destruction, with missiles reaching a 20 mile range.

Philadelphia Navy Boston Charles B. Martell

Driver Arrested in Mount Hope for Driving While Drunk

William C. Cousins of Box 41 Mount Hope was arrested by City Police for driving while drunk and lodged in Raleigh County Jail at 1 a.m. today.

William C. Cousins Mount Hope Raleigh

Holden Murder Still Unsolved

Morgantown authorities pursue leads in the two week old Holden murder case. Susan Montgomery Holden a 52 year old WVU English instructor was found dead with knife wounds at her Suncrest Addition home on October 18. Sheriff Clarence E. Johnson says police review every lead as a 23 year old Negro handyman Martin Wilson is held on grand larceny charges after inconclusive lie detector tests. Dr LeMoyne Snyder an outside criminologist assisted the probe and will return for further work. Also linked to a separate unsolved Clarksburg murder.

Pinnell Woodward Long Island Pittsburg Kans New York Nashua Morgantown Holden Susan Montgomery Holden West Virginia University Suncrest Martin Wilson Johnson Wilson Dr. Snyder West Virginia Frances Laughlin Joan Bland Laughlin Clarksburg

Greeks Demand End To Rule In Cyprus

In Patras Greece police fought stone-throwing rioters who damaged the British Institute Building as demonstrations for Cyprus self determination spread to towns. At least 50 police and civilians were treated for injuries. Archbishop Makarios met with Prime Minister Karamanlis in Athens and said the government would pursue Cyprus with determination until Cypriots’ national demand is met.

Athens Greece Patras British Institute Cyprus Makarios Union With Greece Constantine Karamanlis Peloponnesus Karamanlis Mediterranean

August Court Term Will Close Saturday

Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp announced the August term will close Saturday. He will then preside in Nicholas County for the first three days of next week due to Judge Charles L. Garvin Jr. disqualifying himself in a case. Knapp also noted the November term docket setting occurred Monday for a start on November 14.

Raleigh County Circuit Court Norman Knapp Knapp Nicholas County Charles L. Garvin Jr Circuit Court

Worries fade inside God’s House through weekly worship

Worries outside shrink within the church as faith becomes strength for daily needs. Worship with your family weekly offers security money cannot buy, giving faith to hope grow and live by. Come worship together this week as a public service with The Advertising Council.

God

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