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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

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Regional Health Council to Review Eight Reports

County Health Group prepares eight reports for the Regional Council outlining priorities for extended public health programs in Raleigh County. Recommendations emphasize regionalized services, emergency care, outpatient psychiatry, and manpower training with potential five year nursing programs and expanded Licensed Practical Nurse efforts.

Regional Council Fred Richmold Beckley Dowdy Raleigh Immediate Health Council Tol Beckley Ton Daniel Warren United David C.rline Federall Lehmanss Barnes Beckley Rescue Squad BARH Lmits KR. G. Broadus Evanss Raleigh County Council Richmond Fail Loflin Cannell Charles Dovwily Coimmanpower Havelis Milies Psychiatric Services Council Mary Lauvise Klvus Wold Neckley College Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Kalus Werner A. Laquom James Partis

Deaths and Funerals in West Virginia Area

Obituaries list numerous deaths from Pineville Mullens Oak Hill and surrounding towns. Names include Minnie Dorton Nora Thompson Hager Ernest Rharots Dudley and many others. Funeral services and burial plans are noted with churches, cemeteries, and funeral homes.

Funeral arrangements for Michael Lynn Goode incomplete

In Andover Ohio a three year old Michael Lynn Goode son of Harriet Goode of Bud is noted. Services are set for 8 a.m. Wednesday at Hud Cirtsville Methodist Church with burial at Pax Community Cemetery. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Pax. Friends may call at Tyreeland Funeral Home in Oak Hill after services.

Minnie Dorton Mingle Lee Dartsn Ernest Rhartos Mus Pineville Gribb Roy Lacy Charles Echols Highlawi Tabernacle Cemetery Memorial Park Oak Hill Monitealha Dudley Hie Howard Durlag Cayel Monteittn First Christian Church All iMantcalm Bluefield William Rebecca Hall Dudley Cravens-Shires Billarwell Dock Susan Newcombe Clendenin Church of Christ Wyoming County Joe Dorlon A. M Pinsvilla Walter Cincinnati Ohio Ida Corneil Hazard Kate Cute Whitewood Byrd Skeens East Stone Gap Robertson and Thomas Henry Allen Beckley Hospital New River Co Glen Jean Joann Thomas Jr Jonathan Allen Jr Alaska Thurman Morrow Lochgelly Thomas Hayes T Marvin Legg Lewisburg Tyree Alfonso Nicosia Rock Hill N. C Fayette County St. Lohns Methodist Laureliood Nicosia Canesrd Collége St. Joins Methodist Char iPerry P. Bailey Perry Michael Lynn Goode Harriet Goode Af Bud Mullets Hospital Mary Frances Allen DeWitt Andover Leeward Goode Mullins Pax Breatar Frank ‘Thomas Herndon Tyreeland Sistera Tammy Delicia

State Races Highlight Polls and Final Campaign Shots

Polls show Humphrey leading Nixon with Wallace strong but trailing. Campaigns trigger last minute TV telethons and appearances on the West Coast as both sides seek decisive votes before Election Day. Party managers express confidence in Humphrey while denouncing rival reports as unfounded.

Nixor Davis Harris Raspaiuhesrs Humphrey Nixon Ted Wallace Son Sohn Mitchell Paign New North Vietnam York Washington Democratic National Mitchell Harris Imphecy Hollywood Calif ABC Burbank Nbc-Tv Trastail

Paris Talks from Kanawha County and Moore’s condition

In Kanawha County Moore appears a likely Republican governor candidate, with Sprouse voting early in his South Hills precinct and planning to monitor results at home with family. Moore was released from Charleston General Hospital after secret meetings, while Thieu urged continued talks with the United States and Viet Cong inclusion remained disputed. A shooting in Morgantown left James Berg dead, with Patakos detained nearby as state police investigate, as Viet Cong attacks fueled calls to fight on.

Kanawha County Moore Sprouse South Hills Charleston General Hospital Amedea Glencan Voling Jorden Thien Moundsville Law Neuyen Cao Ky South Vietnam Saigon Thieu United States Ellsworth Bunker Morgantown UPI Manus Vatakos Glee Sega Sun Te Kanawha Moore Clyie Center Charleston Kenterair Hospital Glen Oale Moundsville

Fire Calls and Political Echoes Across Election Week

Fire crews extinguished a 1965 mock auto owned by Susan Heammer in Pemberton with $150 damage and tended a 60 year old man at 312 Bostlek Ave. The day included Eisenhower urging Nixon and notes on electoral votes, with state-by-state counts and forecast of possible House and Senate shifts.

Heckley East Main Sh Susan Heammer Pemberton Fayette Canrol Fire Department Bostlek Ave Robert Collins Mle Beckley Hospital Richard Nixon Eisenhower New York Californie Avith Pennsylvania Ohio Wingis Texas Michignan New Jersey Wallace Cowld Umess Wallace House GOP Senate

Agnew Visit Boosts GOP in West Virginia Rally

Vice President Spiro Agnew campaigned in Charleston with Edwin Wites to urge a national and state change. He praised West Virginia voters for backing a Nixon Moore ticket, while injuries from a helicopter crash interrupted events shaping a potential GOP victory in the state amid Wallace and other candidates.

Edwin K Witles Tuarleston Staley West Virain Thomas Spiro Angew Charleston West Virginia George Wallace Moore Nixon Maore Potter Agnew Charleston Civic Center GOP Pubex Agniew Arch Alin Chiengo Moore Jr West Moore Hanlin Lingo Amn Morpulas Bec Sayine Republic Arch Moore

Mideast Tensions Escalate Amid Cross Border Fire

The Mideast clash continued with tank artillery and machinegun exchanges over the Jordan River near Um Sidra. Dayan warned no retreat, while Tract dismissed war plans. In New York, UN Security Council faced Caradon warning of a fragile peace, calling next year a possible year of retribution.

Rowpa Jordan Um Sidra Dayan United Nations Lord Caraston Middle East Caradon Sai

Voters weigh road bond and school Levy in Raleigh County

Voter activity noted in Raleigh County precincts with turnout mixed across precincts 9 10 in Qak 3X1 and Mullens reporting good participation while Pineville’s three precincts describe turnout average. The ballot features a 350 million road bond amendment a school bond renewal and party line and writein options amid discussion of budget and election procedure. In Grafton two Taylor County men were hospitalized after an electrical explosion at a local plant with one in critical condition and another in serious condition.

Nogn Raleigh County High School Qak Mont Tlope Wood Mullens Pineville West Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Atre Lassie Board of Public Works Grafton UPI Taylor County Aitstorp Milford Funkhouser Grafon James Robinson West Virginia University

Viet Cong shelling Saigon area. UPI tally

In South Vietnam Allied command reports 429 Communists killed in scattered actions. Viet Cong shelled a Saigon area city for the second time in three days and downed a U.S. helicopter near the Saigon base. One American was injured. My Tho also endured mortar fire with four civilians killed and 46 wounded. Saigon pressed talks in Paris while U.S. networks weigh election impacts.

Saigon UPI South Vietnam U.S Blewton Heervilla Ennuers Montag My Tho Mekong Delta My ‘Tho Vietnam Paris Harley O. Staggers Hono Hue North Vietna CBS News Hut Lyndon Bd Johnson Pan Montay Annot Leonard

TV networks eye early presidential outcome projections

New York UPD reports broadcasters NBC CBS and ABC may project the election result before all polls close. Spokesmen caution on timing and say projections could influence voter turnout, though networks plan to use data carefully once sufficient information is available.

New York UPD Willie ANC Wil Beltion NBC Dale Califormia CUS ABC United Press International

Bomb threat closes Keyser area schools for ninth time

A telephoned bomb threat forced a half day closure at Keyser High and elementary schools after a two hour search found no bombs. Police said all calls originated from a single man.

Keyser UPL Sowa Keyser High Olementary Pera

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