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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1959
Page
10
New York producer Albert Freedman says he lied to protect the private lives of Twenty-One contestants. Indicted for perjury, he defended quiz shows as a humane entertainment form and compared showmanship to doctors and journalists guarding confidences.
The Securities and Exchange Commission notes a surge in speculative offerings. Treasure Hunters Inc plans a Spain expedition with a 25 percent salvage share while promising high risk. Redeco, a Philippine oil explorer, sells billions of penny shares amid currency constraints and uncertain profits.
In San Marco D'Urri Italy a mountain village of 284 residents each received two shares of Bank of America stock worth about 1200 dollars per person, a 340000 dollar gift delivered by bank representatives to honor Victor and Joseph Saturno. The Avanzini family and other locals gained sizable holdings while some elders and former residents protested being left out.
Detroit AP reports auto makers exhausted steel stock to push 1960 models. Industry sources warn four to six weeks for steel recovery. Over 210,000 hourly workers, mostly GM, laid off indefinitely as Ford, Chrysler implement reduced schedules. AMC and Studebaker-Packard may avoid disruption. GM Willow Run and Buick Flint trims curtail output.
Divers study a submerged Jamaican city believed sunk by the 1692 earthquake. Underwater cameras map ruins said to lie off Jamaica in the West Indies.
Earle R. Lewis, 74, former assistant general manager of the New York Metropolitan Opera Co., died Sunday of a heart attack. He served with the Met for 42 years until his 1951 retirement and was born in New York City.
William R. Boyd Jr., 74, a founder and former president of the American Petroleum Institute, died Friday. He was born in Fairfield, Texas.
In Formosa the Nationalist information office said over 2000 farmers rose in Hsingan, clashed with commune officials, killed many Communists, burned buildings, and looted food stores near a Hu Lun commune. Troops were sent and casualties were heavy. the rebellion remained not under control.
Daniel Johnson 75 of Saxon died 8 15 p m November 9 in a local hospital. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending arrangements. Daley Evelyn Hylton 71 of 111 Kiser Street died 7 30 p m November 9 at her son’s home. Funeral 2 p m November 11 at First Baptist Church with Rev Dr Alvin Cook officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Melton Mortuary handling arrangements.
Henry Alexander 76 of Crab Orchard died at 3 10 p m Monday November 9 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Wednesday November 11 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church conducted by Rev Shirley Donnelly. Burial in Calfee Cemetery Mt Tabor with Calfee Funeral Home handling arrangements. Active pallbearers listed and women’s Bible class members to serve as flowerbearers.
Joe Krucil 71 of Glen Rogers died November 8 after a lengthy illness at a local hospital. Funeral 1 p.m. November 11 at Melton Mortuary Chapel officiated by Rev Joseph Mascioli. burial Sunset Memorial Park. pallbearers listed. Glenn Sheldon Orren Sr. 67 of 322 Lincoln Street died November 9 at home after a lengthy illness. arrangements with Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. Card of thanks from the Ransom family thanks doctors nurses VA staff and church friends for support.
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