Reevaluation Of Plot Against Nixon Hinted
New York report discusses the credibility of claims about a plot to assassinate President Nixon. Golden denies making such statements while authorities investigate statements by informants in Brooklyn and California.
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Nixon
New York
UPL
Golden
Vic'Tliney
Algamal
Brooklyn
Dist
Elliott
Golden Today Daily
Thel
Richard M. Nixon
Golden Tae
New York Times
Golfen
Vossan Algamal
Two Injured In Wreck In Beckley Area Police Beat
Two people were injured in a two car collision at Valley Drive South and Central Avenue at 7 18 p m Thursday. A 2 year old Oak Hill youth driving one car and passenger Myra Moris B Tuybaden were treated at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Michael Treadway, 35 of Sprague, was booked in Raleigh County Jail for an unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Roebuck
Valley 1
Central Avenue
Appalachian Regional
Oak IM
Raleigh
Michael Treadway
Sprague
U. S
Marstiil
Myra
Moris B
Williams
Marshal Roebuck
Mabseat
Charles A. Hevk
Hye Curb
Aleourt
Satfielder
Treadway Carlgalleysville
U. S. Army
Robert Fraley
Stotesbury
Joe Rodriguez
Fraley
Tri
Official Denies Repos of False Invoices
West Virginia official Clarence E. Johnston says an audit of Frison Industries has not finished and no false invoices statement has been issued. Legislative Auditor Bailey cannot confirm reports, while Del. Ivar Buiarsky notes a possible $42,000 discrepancy. The Prison Industries unit handles over $1 million yearly with limited operating funds.
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Ivar Buiarsky
Kanawha
Buiarsky
Johnson
Bailey
Boiarsky
Moundsville
Tra Coiner Gait
Coimer
Department of Public Institutions
Beckley Cemetery Trustees Appointed for Endowment
The Circuit Court appointed five trustees and five alternates to establish an endowment for Wildwood Cemetery in Beckley near South Kanawha Street, a Beckley Historic landmark. Trustees named are Hal M. Scott, Lucille Campier Ralston, Frank I. Lemon, Col. Robert Thomson Jr., and Joe D. Smith. alternates are Lewis Y. Kiltily, Jessie M. Anderson, N. Jos Rahall, S. Bart Snead, and Jau Hutchinson. The Bank of Raleigh named custodian of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeneg Goonly Circuit Court
Wildwood Cemetery
Beckley
South Kanawha Street
Herbert Stansbury
J. W. Maxwell
J. D. Astsworth
Hal M. Scott
Lucille Campier Ralston
Frank I. Lemon
Col
Robert Thomson Jr
Joe 4. Smith de
Lewis YI Kiltley
Jessie M. Anderson
N. Jos Rahall
S. Bart Snead
Jau] Hutchinson
Bank of Raleigh
NATO's 1969 73 defense plan amid Berlin pressure
The alliance mapped a defense program for 1969 to 1973 including nuclear usage guidelines. West Berlin loomed as an urgent concern with West German leaders fearing East German pressure on traffic routes into the city 110 miles inside East Germany. Fourteen of fifteen NATO nations prepared for military readiness as France had withdrawn from the military side two years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Berlin
East Germany
Fourlern
NATO
France
Spotlighe
Talks on Vietnam Peace Progress Reported From Saigon to Rome
In Saigon U S Ambassador Bunker met with President Nguyen Van Thieu amid tensions over Saigon boycotts of Paris talks. The Viet Cong is denied equal status by Hanoi allies, and Paris talks hinge on attendance by Viet Cong as part of North Vietnam.
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United States
Saigon
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Neuyen van Vuen
South Vietnam
Defense
Clark M. Clifford
America
Saizan
Buy
Rome
Italy
Nguyen van Iie i
Hanoi
Silyon
Paris
North Vietnam
19 Year Old Shot To Death In Kanawha County
UPI reports a 19 year old Van Johnson was found shot to death Thursday night near Paint Creek in Kanawha County. Details are scarce as state police continue investigations. In a separate case, authorities found 25 year old John Lester Akers dead in a creek near Montgomery, autopsy pending to determine cause. Akers had been released from Mount Olive Penitentiary earlier this year after a breaking and entering sentence. his father said he had been missing about a week.
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Whelyan
UPI
Kanawha County
Paint Creek
van Johnson
Gallagher
Fayette County
U.S. O
Montgomery
John Lester Akers
Beam
Akers
Mountsville Penitentiary
Elmore Planning Appeal Faces 18 Month Sentence
Former State Liquor Commissioner Clarence Elmore, 58, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine for income tax evasion. He plans to appeal. remains free on bond as he files within a day. The Princeton resident could stay free until the Fourth Circuit. Judge John A. Field imposed the penalty after a jury found him guilty for 1983 taxes.
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Bluefield
Clarence Elmore
Princeton
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
John A. Field
Elmore
U. S. District Court
State Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Bee
Wye
Bluefield State suspensions to be appealed to Supreme Court
Bluefield State College suspended ten students after a 1967 riot at a football game. The group, all from the formerly all- Negro college, fought readmission in U S District Court and the Fourth Circuit in Richmond. Herbert Henderson of the West Virginia NAACP said the case moves to the Supreme Court, with New York NAACP handling. Only two of the ten remain willing to attend. The state NAACP is not involved. Campus tensions include threats received by five staff, including president Wendell Hardway, who cited Black Power messages.
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Bluefield State College
Supreme Court
West Virginia
NAACP
Herbert Henderson
U. S. District Court
Bluefield
U. S
Acces
Wendell Hardway
Hardway
Wardway
Deaths: Mrs Adella Miller Mes Adeily Blanche Miller 1908
Mrs Adella Blanche Miller 190? died in a local hospital after a sudden illness. Born October 20 1883 in Payette County she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Mary Painter Smith. Survived by four sons Herbert Clarence Russell Moyers Ray and three daughters Thelma Ward Rose Woods Ann McGuire and three sisters. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p m in Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Rev Be Ta Moss officiating. Burial in Wildwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m Saturday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home. Preston Whitley Jr. of Kenmore N Y formerly Beckley is reported to have died in a New York hospital after a short illness. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Payette
County
Marshall
Mary Painter Smith
St. Mary's Methodist Church
W. ¥. Miller
Atte
Herbert
Indianapolis
Clarence
Searbro
Russell
Moyers
Fla
Ray
Newport News
Thelma Ward
Richmond
Rose Woods
Narrows
Wau
Ann McGuire
Norwaod
Ohios
Millie Miller
Flint Top
Lottie Mayor
Nora Harvey
Beckley
Pinstal
Cave Duried
Be Ta Moss
Walis
Wildwood Cemetery
Rose and Quesenberry
Howe
Zack
Theirs Hopkins
East Gulf
Ernest Holley
Roula
Alt Y.m
Scarbro
Yabornarlopan
Tyree Baptist
Moma
Oak
L. McClure
NurkaliTi
Glen Winston
Greenwood
Memorial Park
Broadstone
Sembra
Shoyt Iheess
Joseph and Macy
Scarbrita Brothers
Deck
Beckle
Nand Cleve
Longleanch
Mary Low James
Spray
Annie Araujo
Anil Araujo
Mountope
Hell St
Isundiy
Spruce ‘Tabernacle
Clear Creek
Roy Tyvee
Buelal
Wrigh Cemetery
Araujo
Barkley
Spruce Tabernacle
Cle Greek
West Virginia
Svenvors
Vernied Vanes
Colcord
Frank
Evereth
Allymone Araujo
Chicago
Art Pant
Carmen
Gerviers
Rey Michigim
Janes Cottrill
Ft. Illman
Wil
Mae Proctor
Reba Summers
Basil Summers
Charlie L. Addison
Winnie Lee Addison
Dorothy BE. Crawford
Samuel L. Crawford
Joan Gavel Hanks
James David Hanks
New Haven
Conn
Lois Ieia Dew
Nelson K. Dew
Loretta Rae Radford
Stephen Philip Radford
Yale University
Aura M
Mitchem
William Cowii
Sonte
Hove
Mary Hampton
Mary FB. Hampton
New Richmond
New Richmond Baptist Church
H. K. Cook
Tro
George
Frances Probit
Dan Wampten
Henry C
Prescott
Ariz
Nancy Lewallen
Broadhead
Wy H
James
Joe
Boyd
Hiram Froitit
Lomton
Nancy Bishop
London
Sam Fogtesong
Nease
Neely
Hane
Muchlens
Calvin Owens
Summeriee
Walter Harris
W. S. Dillard
Thomas Pryor
Greenwood Memorial Park
Ritchie and Folyngon
Greentown
Owens
Oak Hill
Vari
Hollywa
Monroe Ave
Nam
Royal Hospital
Summers County
Janes
Laura Simmons Holland
Primitive Baptist Church
Virginia Davis Holland
John Hunter
Tune
Jean) Matheny
Helen Stewart
Loyington
Sarah Parson
Leona Kincaid
Kincaid
Roseamet Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Slde
Obituary notices and funeral services across Beckley area
Funeral services and obituaries for Zack Hopkins 60 of East Gulf and Ernest Holley 81 of Roula, plus memorials for Mary F. Hampton and Anil Araujo, outline callers, burial sites, and officiants. Also noted are Yale University coeducation adoption, Cardinal Bea health status, and assorted local deaths and court actions. Hurting details include surviving spouses, children, and kin with burial at Memorial Park Beckley and Greenwood Memorial Park.
Miss World Contest Claim Accuses Politics of Loss
American entrant Miss Avery from Novill California says politics affected the Miss World pageant after Miss Gibraltar withdrew amid debate over the rock status. She alleges officials insulted her costume and accused the contest of bias while praising winner Miss Australia.
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Lucinda
Franks
Rway Jez Plate
Vondon
UPI
Wills
USA
J Wnt
Werle
Cama Wednes the Judes
Miss Spain
NCAM
Fa Hal
New
Gibraltar
Miss Gibraltar
Spain
Miss Avery
Novill
Hollywood
Calif
RFK Victory Conviction Revealed By Aide
Boston report states RFK was convinced of victory after the California primary. Aides recount Kennedy’s belief he could win the presidency and discuss the California finish and adjacent campaign moments.
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RFK
O'Donnell
Kennedy
California
Hoover Ready To Stay On Under Nixon
In an interview on CBS News, Hoover said he is prepared to remain in his post to fight crime if President Nixon asks. He urged vigorous law enforcement as the answer to internal security problems and riots, stressing law and order as essential to the nation’s stability. He also noted his health and willingness to work long-term.
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New York
UPT
J. Edgar Mooyer
Ving 'Gustlee
Richard
Nixon
Jalay
CBS Evening O News
Waltec
Cronkite
Hoover
la Fella
Calif
Jury Deadlocked in Klansman's 1966 Murders Trial
In Hattiesburg Mississippi a mistrial was declared in the murder trial of James Franklin Lyons an alleged Ku Klux Klansman. Lyons one of 13 white defendants faced arson and murder charges in the January 10 1966 night ride firebombing that targeted Vernon Dahmer a Black voter registration worker and his home and store the all white jury reported a deadlock at six to three after more than five hours of deliberation.
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Hattiesburg, Miss
UPL
Lyons
Laurel
Stanton Tnall
Here
White Knights
Klux Klan
Balmier
Settlements Approved in Juvenile Auto Collision Case
Haleigh County Circuit Court approved settlements for three juveniles involved in a collision with a car driven by Miller and owned by Sinzich at the Laurel Crescent crossroads on July 2. Guardians Wake and Campbell were authorized to accept payments totaling 716 from Sindzich and Milloy on behalf of Pamela Bake Ja was and Susan Campbell and Sherci Campbell. No serious injuries were reported for the Campbell children. the Blake child’s injuries were not permanent.
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Haleigh County
Harald Wake
Buardian
Pamela Bake
Charlies Sindzich
Larry A. Milloy
Beckley
Howard M. Campbell
Susan Dianne Campbell
Sherci Gay
Campbell
Miller
Sinozich
Katheryne Dleke
Sinpzich Oay
Sarper and
Crescent Roars
Blake
Snow In Mountains Hit Central and Southern Rockies
Heavy snow blanketed central and southern Rockies on Thursday as a mid autumn storm moved in from the Pacific, making highways slick and hampering transport. Wind driven rain affected the Pacific states while warnings spread through Oregon and California. Temperatures ranged from 7 below zero at Laramie to 17 at Brownsville.
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United Press International
Arcas
New Mexico
New
Gontezi Plains
Great Lakes
Kansas
Nebraska
Gulf
Texas
Ghishomi
mid-Mississippi Valley
Plains
Clarkta
Laramie
Wyo
Hdrownsville
Tex
Nixon Continues From Page One In Transition Talks
A contentious note outlines Nixon’s transition plan with aides transferring power before Johnson departs. A habeas petition related to a prisoner release was denied, while Johns faces murder charges. Officials discuss presidential continuity, Vietnam policy, and potential prearranged approvals.
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Johnson
Nixon
Washington
White House
Spens
Johns
Wheeler Vaughn
Averlis
Wee
Louis Paydle
Street
Eckley
New Administration
Vietnam
Ralelsi
Suit Over Pike Exit Mishap Seeks $200000 Damages
In Charleston a $200000 damage suit was filed in Kannawa County Circuit Court stemming from a February 18 1967 accident at the Princeton exit of the West Virginia Turnpike. Plaintiffs Beverly Ann Willby and Henry D Willby claim the exit was improperly marked and traffic flow poorly regulated, causing a collision with another vehicle. Willby is the only injured plaintiff seeking $275000 punitive damages and $25000 medical expenses.
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Charleston
Princeton
West Virginia
Kannwin County
Jenry D. Wilby
Beverly Ann Willby
West Virginia Turnpike
Thhus
Ton
Miss Williby
Soviet Space Craft Repeats Moon Voyage
Moscow reports the Zond 6 mission repeats a round the moon, with Tass confirming reliable contact and data processing. Western observers note possible recovery concerns and new techniques for reentry. Pravda states biological samples aboard Zond 5 were recovered in good condition, including turtles and other organisms.
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Moscow
Kinar
Earth
Russia
Zond
Neardunar
Tass
U.S
Indian Ocean
Pravda
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Aso
Goldens
Vermens
Dstrict
Ens
Soklen
Nammers
the Times
Basil
City Poties
East Beckley
Naomi Turner
Oy Derktey
Lorena Wallace
Elle Walker Af Beckley
Wallace
Beckley Sup Department
Mulberry St
Pam
Lila Parrish
Kroger | Co
Valley Drive
Nora Lawsdll
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Bedesem
Neville
Adella Miller
Adeily Blanche Miller
Preston Whitted
Preston Whitley Jr
Lyndelle Ave
Kenmore
Zack Hopkins
Thomas Holley
Alter & Gan
James Cottrill
Cotleitl
Norning
Bath County
Sain Ao Glesong
Neely Pranecad
Susany
Alex Leonard
Wiley Bowting
Claude, Bane
Weadellaw Riley
Elva Jackson
Shelburn Brooks
Yale
Kingman Brewster
Brewster
Camypus
Late
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Columbia
Brown
Wellesley Callege
Dartmouth
Bruce Chalmers
Winthrop Hounk
Gh Riels
Hard Strickler
Branford, Conn
Yale Sea
UPN
Augustin Bea
Vatican Secretariat
Carl B. Holland
American Beauty
Johnny Avery
Atshralin
Ial
Auss
United Press
Boston
Kenneth
O'Ponnell
Miss Avery Niled
Din Late Sen
Ratiert
Kenai Wats Fyten
Beauty Coutesis
O'Bennett
Federal Bar
Robert Kennedy
Ink Wotenn
Sante Africa
sue/O'Donnell
Eli
Rockies
Pike
Shencer Johns
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