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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1965
Page
2
Washington sources report federal investigators weighed theories on the Tuesday northeast blackout. They considered an electronic brain failure as a possible cause rather than a physical break in equipment, with officials hiding details from public view while seeking a quick, definitive cause.
In a nationwide television address Tenens night, Prime Minister Wilson told the people of Britain that Rhodesia remained the Crown's special responsibility and that sanctions were not yet effective. He defended actions to resolve the Rhodesia issue as a priority for the government and emphasized continued diplomatic efforts.
A partial, garbled quote discusses freezing Rhodesian assets, British banks, a dying adobe, rebel government figures, and living conditions, with a speaker referencing a husband and Sterling Area boys. The text is highly incomplete.
Members of the Raleigh County Association for Mental Health plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the health center to discuss gifts for Huntington State Hospital patients and to select directors for the coming year. Chair C. Reid leads with Mrs. W. W. Withrow and others on the nominating slate.
Nimbus satellite detected a power fault providing precise data to the U S Geological Survey. It enabled recalculated land positions and improved contour, extent, and mapping of ice shelves along several Antarctic coast areas.
Federal Power Commission chairman leads a closed inquiry into a northeast power blackout. The episode ties to lingering tensions as officials in Washington and London reassess energy and security matters amid regional outages and political shift.
Clashes erupt as Communists, Socialists and other groups confront police during demonstrations against a treaty in Japan, resulting in injuries on both sides. Authorities report multiple arrests as tensions flare in the streets.
In South Bend Indiana a woman set herself ablaze outside her home in protest over her infant daughter's accidental death. Mrs Celine Jankowski was in fair condition with burns and a neighbor who aided her had been despondent. A separate item reports Dallas fashion of a draft card sweatshirt promoting U S stand in Vietnam.
Thirty six survived are hospitalized after a New York to San Francisco Astrojet crash. Fourteen were unhurt or lightly hurt. Pilot Kehmeier inhaled toxic fumes. Investigators probe landing gear and runway clearance as CAB studies groundings. Notables include Vern R. Steffensen and Bill Linderman among the dead.
In Salt Lake City a pilot and co pilot were tested for blood alcohol levels after a flight. The airline’s medical director Dr George Ridera said there is no foundation to rumors of alcohol involvement and that tests are checking inhalation of potential cockpit toxins including methyl alcohol and other technical ingredients.
The officer noted both co pilot Philip Spicer and another pilot from Denver as cooperative during the test. Rumors sparked anger but were denied as baseless by the sources. Dr George Ridera the airline s moral director said the test aimed to determine if the fliers had proper conduct.
The 7,300 Mercy sisters in the United States will swap 135-year-old habits for a navy blue one-piece dress with a belted waist and mid-calf skirt. The outfit includes a white sharkskin collar, black stockings, shoes, and a white dacron cap, replacing the long black robes and headdresses. The change, approved by Pope Paul VI, was announced from Bethesda Maryland.
Princess Margaret of Britain spends a leisurely day at the ranch-style home of former Ambassador Lewis Douglas in Tucson Arizona. She plans to visit the Kitt observatory and the 300 year old San Xavier del Bac mission before departing Sunday for Washington D C.
Mrs Manda Walker tells of son Lloyd IIT student calling from a Salt Lake City Municipal Airport crash scene He jumped from the burning aircraft near an exit and fled with only a finger cut Lloyd sat next to a shirtless man while flames engulfed the cabin He was en route from Chicago Midway to Idaho Falls for a Phillips Petroleum job interview expected for January.
Tass reported Venus station functioning normally as it hurtled toward the planet. The craft followed a trajectory close to the planned path by space scientists. Power for instruments came from chemical and solar batteries, with telemetric gear in auto mode and responsive to radio commands from Earth.
Mrs. £ ibro. He plans to become a civil engineer. Dr. Reed Davis, dean of the college, said the students were chosen on the basis of character, campus leadership and general and potential worth to society.
In Shelby North Carolina three men presumed brothers died when a single engine plane crashed. The craft reportedly came from Florida en route to residents' homes. One victim, John Sparks Jr., said the plane sounded and people were thrown from it. Sparks' home lies about 100 yards from the wreckage.
Secretary describes requests for additional Army personnel as received by military commanders. He says Congress should approve more defense spending before next July, despite already allocating 1.7 billion for defense. He also outlines plans to close or shutter obsolete bases to save about 500 million annually, while noting Viet Cong strength grows despite high casualties.
A U S Army helicopter on an evacuation mission near Qui Nhon was shot down by Communist gunners Thursday night about ten miles north of the city. Three American crew members were killed in the flaming crash while aiding a wounded Korean soldier.
Final rites for John F Ellison 79 of Route 1 Mount Hope will be at 2 pm Sunday at Pax Advent Christian Homer Ferguson v Hizer to conduct. Burial in Pax Community Ellison born Feb 9 1886 in Lively was a retired railroad employee and Pax Adventist church member. Survived by wife Nettie three daughters Essie Moore Ines Mullins Mary Thompson a brother Kyle Ellison Huntington a sister Virginia Lively Huntington six grandchildren five great grandchildren. son Hubert died 1936. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope after noon Saturday.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday for Aud rey Lee Sanders 34 of Rhodell at the Free and Independent Holiness Church with Rev John Stewart presiding. She died Thursday in Mullens. Interment will be in Stanford Cemetery. Survivors include husband Henry E. Sanders a son Richard and three daughters Wanda Sandra Debora all at home her father Clarence Cowens of Mullens and mother Gypsy Handley of Beckley. The body lies at the Ritchie Johnson Funeral Parlor from noon Saturday.
Funeral services for Miss Lot tie Light 67 Greenville were conducted at 2 pm in Broyles Funeral Home Chapel Union with Rev Billee S Mick presiding. Burial followed in Rich Creek Virginia Cemetery. Miss Light sister of Mrs Bertie Scott Beckley died at 10 am Wednesday in a Huntington hospital after a short illness.
Mrs Edna Shannon 80 of Pineville dies after long illness at home. Services set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Pineville with Rev Lawrence Reppard Mullens officiating. Burial Beaver Cemetery Baileysville. Born June 25 1885 Bastain VA daughter of Rufus and Nannie Clark. Survived by brother Samuel H Clark Bluefield. She was active in Pineville Woman's Club Eastern Star Garden Club and Episcopal Church Mullens. She lived in Wyoming County about 50 years. The body remains at the funeral home for calling today.
Mrs Lucy Meads 72 Alderson died at home from heart condition. Funeral arrangements complete at Lobban Funeral Home Alderson. Dickey Chapelle war correspondent killed in Vietnam funeral held in Milwaukee First Unitarian Church. Gaston J Glass former silent film actor and TV manager funeral arrangements pending in Santa Monica. Sir Patrick Renison former Kenya governor dies after operation in London Red Cross official and Vienna conference attendee.
A local funnyman known for his jangling gear gives a distinctive curveball gift to friends at a community tailgate. The quirky gesture sparks laughs and light chatter as attendees share reactions.
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