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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1965

Page

2

Doctor Bateman May Not Be Replaced At Lakin Hospital

Reports from a Charleston TV station claim Dr. Bateman could be replaced soon amid criticism of Lakin State Hospital near Pt. Pleasant. Gov. Smith denied any removal, while officials said they have not been advised of resignations. A Mason County Grand Jury cited poor standards and filthy conditions at the facility.

Charleston Wsaz-Tv Bateman Norman Des Derosiers United Press International Hulett C. Smith Department of Mental Health Mason County Lakin State Hospital Pt. Pleasant

Buckley Hearts New York Honor and Mixed Uproar

United Press International quotes Buckley expressing relief about not serving as mayor and praising a woman leader in New York. The report shifts to a New Orleans business anecdote showing a fractured, unclear narrative with interrupted phrasing and incomplete thoughts.

United Press International New York William F. Buckley Jr New

Washington White House dances with Princess Margaret during state dinner

President Johnson and Mrs Johnson hosted 140 guests at a White House dinner for Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon. The royal visit included dancing to Everything's Coming Up Roses, with Johnson ignoring post op discomfort to share the floor. Margaret, described as a captivating guest, planned a final museum visit and tree planting before departing for New York.

Helen Thomas Washington UPI Washington White House Johnson Britain Margaret Earl of Snowdon New York Margaret Rose John

Weather Update Reports Light Snow and Road Salting

Snow flurries fell Wednesday but did not hinder traffic and streets remained mostly clear. State road crews at Sprague operated six cinders and salt crews through the night to keep roads safe as cold air from the Great Lakes moves south. The Raleigh County Memorial Weather Bureau noted a small fraction of snow from a shifting air mass centered near Valley around 7 p.m., with the event described as brief but not unusual compared with earlier accumulations this season.

Sprague Raleigh County Memorial Great Lakes Midwest Airpee Mae Gee

Viet Nam combat intensifies near Saigon base

UPI reports a large Communist attack 33 miles south of Saigon destroying five U S observation planes and 14 trucks. At least 28 Viet Cong were killed while Vietnamese Rangers counterattacked. Americans faced dense brush and sniper fire as seven were killed and one unit endured a night ambush with photographers nearby.

U.S Saigon William J. Menzies Santa Barbara Calif UPI Kyoichi Saw

Rhodesia crisis airs on BBC as UN pushes sanctions

Prime Minister Wilson told Te Gets Te Gets broadcasts that he hopes his words reach Rhodesia while the United Nations prepares a showdown Council meeting in New York. Africa’s 36 states demand sanctions and threat of force over Rhodesia’s secession, with Britain warned against supporting white minority aggression.

Sam Jam Capi Rhodesia Voice of America Fonri ‘Botan U.N Zambia Wilson Smith United Nations Britain Soak

Storms Hit California as Rain Lashes Coast

A stationary storm pattern drenched California and northern coastal states for a fifth straight day. The Weather Bureau cited widespread rain, auto accidents, road washouts and mudslides with damage totaling 4.28 inches over four days, the heaviest in this century.

Macomb County California U.S

Deaths And Funerals J M Dearman Christian

Died Saturday in St Anthony after an extended illness. Survived by wife Alice and five children including Dale Linda Gladys and Cinda Ray. Five brothers and four sisters, four grandchildren. Body at Melton Mortuary, burial at Mount Tabor Cemetery. visitation at Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home and residence Thursday after 4 p.m. Funeral details pending.

Baptist Kanawhe Advent Christian Chare Nevis Masonic Teate Nis Alice Alice Conley Dale Lexington Linda Gladysville Ohio Cinda Ray Conley Talt Hanover Ernest Oceana Fred Roanoke Estil Ruble Vieler Ill Myrtle Dalton Clear Fork Beatrie Byrd Margaret Long Whitesville Sam Foglesong Nease Neely Mullens Mount Tabor Christian St.aoe Melton Mortuary Aga Gage

Death of W. H. Gerhold in Huntington

W H Gerhold died Thursday after an extended illness. He had lived with his son Gil Huntington for 13 years. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a m Saturday in Huntington, with burial at 2:30 p m in Marietta Ohio.

W. H. Gerhold Gilrt W. . Huntington Huntington Marietta Ohio

Final rites set for Roy Lee Vass in Webb and Neal chapel

Roy Lee Vass final rites are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ralph-in eg officiating. Burial will follow at Edge Memorial Garden. He died Tuesday at the home of sister-in-law Mrs Edna Ingstrom of Piney View. body is at the funeral home where friends may call. Pallbearers include G. F. Kine Roebuck, Richard Rnd Clarence Kessler, oe and Lewis Tone.

Roy Lee Barger Springs Webb and Neal Ralph Edge Memorial Garden Edna Ingstrom Piney View G. F. Kin Ae Roebuck Richard Clarence Kessler Aoe Lewis Tone

Services for William W. Repass in Oceana Church

William Walter Repass age 46 of Hatcher died at a Bluefield hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 God Friday in Oceana Church with Rev. L Riffe and Rev. Solite Parsons officiating. Burial follows at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Matheny. Survived by wife Evelyarks, mother Barbara Earles Repass, four sisters including Mrs. Sizemore and Mrs. Brown, and others. Evans Funeral Home, Oceana, to the home at 4 p.m. today.

William Walter Repass Hatcher Church of At Oceana L. Riffe Solite Parsons Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Matheny Tulsa Bluefield Hospital Shena Tazewell Barbara Earles Repass Henry Repass

Rites Held for Infant Rebecca Clay at Odd Cemetery

Infant Rebecca Clay daughter of and Frankie Houston Clay of Amigo died at birth in Mullens Hospital at 7:30 am Wednesday. Services conducted at Odd Cemetery at 12:30 pm today. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Rebecca Stump of Allen Junction and others mentioned. Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullens arranged.

Rebecca Clay Frankie Houston Clay Mullens Hospital Rebecca Stump Allen Junction Sam Foglesong Nease Neely Mullens

Funeral services for Teddy Glenn Maxey

Funeral services for Teddy Glenn Maxey aged 46 of 109 Bostic Ave will be held at 2 p m Friday at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Revs L A Garten and Ray Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He died at his home after an extended illness early Wednesday morning.

Teddy Glenn Maxey Bostic Ave Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel L. A. Garten Ray Franklin Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Maxey

NY Couple Sues Over Shipboard Fire Failures

Suits filed by a New York City resident and his wife Sylvana claim the liner Yar outh Castle lacked experience and efficiency to handle a shipboard fire. The suit accuses officers and crew of negligence and alleges the ship was registered under a flag of convenience to evade U.S. regulations. The Yar outh Castle is listed as Panamanian registry owned by Chadade Co of Panama.

New York City Sylvana Miss Jackson U.S Yarouth Castle Chadade Co Panama

Christmas Craft Workshop Slated at New River Park

A Christmas craft workshop is planned at the New River Park Arts and Crafts Building with three sessions led by Mrs. Jane T. Cox of St. Albans. Cox, a former crafts specialist with the State Department of Commerce, currently attends West Virginia State College. Sessions run Friday 7 to 10 p m and Saturday 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm.

New River Park Ci Recreation Frank Rodriguez Jane T. Cox St. Albans Cox State Department of Commerce West Virginia State College

Plane drama aboard NASA flight ends with youth gun incident

During a Los Angeles to Melbourne Space Flight a boy aboard fired at crew and waved guns while a pilot returned to New Orleans. Captain Dean Cooper diverted to safety as NASA officials including Paul Haney and Gemini manager Charles Mathews aided in subduing the youth. Tom Haake tackled the attacker as the craft neared New Orleans, with shots fired but no fatalities reported. The youth demanded action against Castroism and urged aid for those seeking to leave Cuba.

Cuba Haake Space Agency Kraft Paul Haney NASA Charles Mathews Gemini Los Angeles Melbourne Fila Cape Kennedy Haney Columbia Broadcasting System Tom New Orleans

Government moves on copper exports and price control

Copper price hikes continue as U S producers raise from 36 to 38 cents a pound. Kennecott Copper Corp. remains the major exception with unchanged pricing. Administration economists criticized the move while observers doubt it will compel rescission, viewing it as a stall against steeper increases amid strong demand.

Kennecott Copper Corp U.S US. Com McNamara

Fatal Beating Case Details and Defense Testimony

The trial recounts a fatal beating following a drinking dispute at the Saffle home over Mary Ann, Saffie’s daughter. Galloway acted as last defense witness, with Bonnie and the daughter testifying about the alleged knife brandishing and attack after the confrontation.

Ethe Caepy Galloway Siete

Heroic stand and Medal of Honor hope for platoon

A Fairbanks Alaska sergeant and Dorman recall a night of near starvation and brutal fighting as their platoon repelled a Communist assault. Sixteen survivors bore injuries after a brutal clash that left 60 enemy bodies near their machine gun and prompted three Medal of Honor nominations, including Basil Plumley who saved a burning supply dump with bare hands.

Pfc Joe F. Mackey Fairfax Alaska Dorman Emanuel McHenry Tampa Fla Basil Plumley Columbus Plumley

Reform Drive Aims at Church Authority Under Ottaviani

The council body led by Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani plans reforms likely to rename the office, end the index of forbidden books, curb inquisitorial methods, and strip authority over mixed marriages. Ottaviani, a traditionalist voice during Vatican II, faces a gradual transformation as Pope John XXIII signals rationalization of central administration and swift execution of the council decrees by December 8.

Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani Chang Cil Ottaviani Ecumenical Council The

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