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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1964

Page

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World news in brief highlights include Glenn jet tour and typhoon toll

Col John Glenn Jr signals a jet world barnstorm post retirement with a soft drink sponsor plan. Typhoon Louise devastates central Philippines with 100 to 200 dead in one province and at least 62 elsewhere. Poland sees a major meat theft trial with ten accused. Warsaw courtroom held closed to public. Tel Aviv cites Israel seeking Italy extradition over a trunk man allegedly aiding a divorce. Luk questioned in Rome amid espionage doubts. U.S. to negotiate with Congo rebel Gbenye over hostages including Dr Paul Carlson. Craft union talks inch toward compromise at Detroit papers. Kennedy assassination anniversary declared a day of national rededication. Marina Oswald reportedly hospitalized on anniversary. Melvin Belli seeks divorce in San Francisco amid cruelty claims. Kentucky State news notes factory closure risk at Varney, Minnesota area. A West German court convicts a man for smuggling his wife by ferrying a 17-year-old girl to East Berlin. Vietnam adviser William Sullivan eyed as future U.S. ambassador to Laos.

John Glenn Jr Marine Corps Louise Philippines Poland Warsaw Israel Italy Tel Aviv Mordecai Ben Masoud Luk Rome United States Christophe Gbenye Paul Carlson Detroit News Detroit Free Press Johnson John F. Kennedy Marina Oswald Kennedy Dallas Melvin Belli Jack Ruby San Francisco Koder Collison Small Business Administration Area Redevelopment Administration National Seating and Dimension Co Varney Mingo County Peter East Berlin William H. Sullivan State Department Viet Nam U. S Laos Washington

Man Kills Self With 3 Guns in Charleston

In Charleston, 81-year-old Lester Dougherty reportedly rigged three shotguns on a tool chest in a pickup bed. He attached triggers with a rope and pulled it to end his life while facing the weapons. Police noted a pending mental health examination.

Charleston UPI Lester Dougherty Dougherty

Season's First Snow Falls At Flat Top

The first snow of the season fell in Raleigh County with a trace at the U S Weather Bureau Station named Raleigh County Memorial Airport starting at 3 45 a m.A low of 29 was recorded in Raleigh County while Flat Top measured .8 inch of snow with a 30 degree low.

Raleigh County U. S. Weather Bureau Raleigh County Memorial Flat Top Weather Bureau

Cloudy and Cold With Snow Flurries In Beckley Area

Beckley and vicinity expect cloudy and cold conditions with a chance of snow flurries this afternoon. High around 33, windy tonight with colder temperatures and more flurries. Saturday will be very cold and windy with ongoing snow flurries, high in the 20s. River and lake readings show Greenbrier low and clear, Lake level 7 feet below normal with gates open, and a new gauge at Hinton at 2.3 feet. The five day forecast calls for 52-53 degree highs in the south and 49-? in the north, colder Saturday and Monday with little rain.

Beckley Lake Hinton West Virginia

Thant Pushes to Let Communists Observe UN Debates

Secretary General Thant proposed opening United Nations debates to observers from Communist states perhaps including Red China. He argued the potential benefits could outweigh objections, noting several current observers. He cited East Germany and North Korea as likely possibilities and explained legalities rest with U.S. authorities.

United Nations, N.Y UPI Thant Red China United Nations General Assembly Congo Cyprus West Germany Vatican South Korea Monaco Switzerland South Viet Nam East Germany North Korea North Viet Nam China Peking

Russia Bids For More U S Trade

Moscow reports the Soviet offer to make a token payment on its $10 billion lend lease debt appears aimed at boosting U S trade. Premier Kosygin tells a 92 member U.S. business group the move could be justified to the Soviet people as talks stress trade growth and resolving economic woes. The note notes U S firms face credits limits without Soviet debt settlement and cites past Khrushchev remarks on paying WWII debts to improve relations. U S trade has dwindled since the 1930s, with 1962 U S exports to Russia near $100 million versus Germany $717 million Britain $310 million and France Italy around $250 million.

Moscow UPI Russia United States U.S Alexei N. Kosygin Kosygin Nikita S. Khrushchev David Rockefeller West Germany Britain France Italy

Bigamous Scot Kept Two Families for 36 Years

In Glasgow a 64 year old Scotsman Andrew McNeill pleaded guilty to bigamy and was fined 700 dollars after admitting he married two women in 1928 and fathered five children. He led a double life working as a scrap metal dealer and claimed naval officer Gilchrist to the second wife. Authorities traced the deception when a money order signed Gilchrist reached the Admiralty. Three children are now married. McNeill vowed to support both wives.

Glasgow Scotland Royal Navy McNeill Gilchrist Admiralty

McNamara Defends Closure Plan Amid Political Backlash

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara comments on the uproar over plans to close 95 military installations in 33 states. He cites presidential stance against waste and willingness to absorb political criticism tied to eliminating waste, a continuation of Kennedy administration priorities.

Washington Defense Robert S. McNamara Kennedy

Johnson Says Won't Seek Reckless Course After Win

In San Marcos Texas President Johnson comments on the election outcome, saying he does not interpret it as a mandate for a reckless, novel, dangerous, or unique course. He outlines a measured path for his administration's future.

San Marcos Tex Johnson

Republican shift calls for new GOP chair in bid to reach middle

Washington Kansas Gov John Anderson Jr urges the Republican party to change course and regain the middle ground offering party services to the people. In Augusta Georgia Deputy Sheriff Charles M Swint speculates on his wife entering with a pistol before his fatal shooting saying she won’t shoot and loves him.

Washington Kansas John Anderson, Jr Republican Party Augusta Charles M. Swint

Johnson to create White House personnel appointments office

President Johnson announced plans for a new White House department to recruit quality men and women for leadership posts in government. The office, to be run by Civil Service Commission Chairman John Macy, aims to conduct a continuing talent search nationwide across all professions.

Washington UPI Johnson White House Personnel Appointments Office Civil Service Commission John Macy

Hit and run driver sought after Lester man struck on road

State Police search for hit and run driver who struck James A. Sarver 53 of Lester on the Lester Maben road at 6 15 p m Thursday. Sarver is in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg after being struck while walking along the road.

Lester Lester-Maben James A. Sarver Raleigh General Hospital Sarver

Quake Shakes Tokyo Downtown

A downtown Tokyo quake jolted the city causing buildings to sway with no immediate reports of damage.

Tokyo

Barron Seeks Senate OK for 110 Appointees in West Virginia

Gov. W. W. Barron said he will submit 110 names to the Senate for confirmation at a special session next Friday. Appointments cover state boards including Aging Higher Education Manpower and Training Mental Retardation and Water Resources. only department head is Koder M. Collison for a term ending Jan. 16. Names include Stephen J. Russell to the State Board of Education Ralph J. Bean to WVU Board of Governors and Boyce A. Griffith to the Public Service Commission.

Charleston UPI W. W. Barron Senate Commission On Aging Commission On Higher Education Commission On Manpower Technology and Training Commission On Mental Retardation Water Resources Board State Department Koder M. Collison Department of Commerce Hulett Smith Stephen J. Russell Wheeling State Board of Education Ralph J. Bean Moorefield WVU Board of Governors Boyce A. Griffith Alum Creek Public Service Commission

Mislabeled vitamins seized at Princeton

UPI reports a U S Marshal seized 1 000 bottles of vitamins and 8 000 catalogs from Milan Pharmaceutical Laboratory Inc in Princeton. FDA agent says catalogs carried false statements and bottles were mislabeled. Catalogs were published by National Health Products of Roanoke Virginia.

Princeton UPI U. S Milan Pharmaceutical Laboratory Inc Federal Food and Drug Administration National Health Products Roanoke

Boys of Wexford to sing memory of dead president

Forty young boys in green and white travel from Dublin to the United States to perform a memorial sang for John F. Kennedy on the first anniversary of his Dallas visit. They recall Kennedy's affection for their chorus when he met them in Ireland in 1963 and even asked for a copy of their ballad.

Dublin Ireland UPI United States Wexford John F. Kennedy Dallas

Pope Refuses To Overrule Vote Delay At Ecumenical Council

Vatican City report notes Pope Pius VI refused to override postponement of religious liberty vote during the Ecumenical Council third session. Conservators secured a victory by overruling an American protest. other key documents were approved, including a declaration clearing Jews of deicide. Meanwhile Chicago reports a looming nationwide rail strike as six shopcraft unions threaten action with a Monday dawn deadline.

Vatican City UPI Pius VI Ecumenical Council Council Fathers Paul Council Chicago Long Island New York Manhattan Francis A. O'Neill Jr National Mediation Board O'Neill Sentiaatial

Monroe Youth Killed In U S 460 Crash Near Princeton

State Police report a Monroe County youth, Daniel S. Shaver of Lindside, died in a car truck collision on U S 460 near Princeton. The truck driver, William Lucas, 35, of Pembroke Virginia, was uninjured as toll rises to 409 for the year.

Princeton UPI Monroe County U.S. 460 Daniel S. Shaver Lindside William Lucas Pembroke

Pressure and Cutbacks Hit McNamara Base Closeout

Defense Secretary McNamara announced 80 of 95 bases to be closed or cut back affecting about 63,400 jobs. Major sites listed include Brooklyn Navy Yard Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Springfield armory with 13 California installations. Omits 15 overseas bases to be named later. Reaction across 33 states ranged from support to strong criticism while Congress weighs the political fallout and economic impact.

Johnson McNamara Brooklyn N. Y Navy Yard Portsmouth N. H., Naval Shipyard Springfield Mass Strategic Air Command California Kennedy Washington Texas Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russell Department of Defense Pentagon U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Walter F. Carey

Diabetes Killed 320 In W. Va Last Year

West Virginia health officials report 320 deaths from diabetes in the past year and about 31 000 residents living with the disease. A state program to detect diabetes is underway, with hopes to involve all 55 counties and use county labs for analysis.

W. Va Charleston UPI West

Ground-Breaking Slated For Pt. Pleasant Plant

Pt. Pleasant news reports a ground breaking for a $5.8 million chemical plant by Pantasote Co. near Pt. Pleasant. Construction will take 10 months with potential employment for 200. The 80 acre site along West Virginia 62 is part of 15,000 acres bought 15 years ago by the Tri-County Industrial Foundation for development.

PT. Pleasant UPI Pantasote Co W. Va The Tri- County Industrial Foundation For Industrial Development

Air Force suffers deepest base cuts as missiles rise

Washington reports that the Air Force bears the brunt of the defense cutbacks as fast firing missiles grow in importance and bombers decline. The article notes base reductions and shifts in strategic emphasis, with references to major facilities including the Brooklyn Navy Yard as a hub of naval activity.

Washington API Air Force Brooklyn Navy Yard

Guthrie Air Force Station to close in 1967

The Defense Department orders Guthrie Air Force Station near Charleston to close as part of a plan to shut more than 95 military installations. The radar facility, 5 12 miles north of Charleston near Sissonville, employs 126 military and 11 civilian personnel with a $435,000 annual payroll. Opened in 1951 as an aircraft control center, it later became a radar station.

Washington UPI Defense Department Guthrie Air Force Station Charleston Guthrie Sissonville

Missile Misses Mark Near Colorado Town

Soldiers in Creede Colorado search for a 10,000-pound Pershing missile that overshot its target and crashed in rugged snow near the town. The weapon carried no explosive load, caused glass breaks but no injuries, and was shot from Fort Bliss Texas toward White Sands New Mexico. Local sheriff urged air search first due to rough terrain and darkness amid heavy snowfall and cold.

Creede Colo UPI Colorado Huego Fort Bliss Tex Here Texas White Sands Range New Mexico New Mexico State Line Mineral County Harry Larson U. S. Weather Bureau

Johnson Leads Goldwater By 15.6 Million Votes In Election

Unofficial figures show Lyndon B. Johnson ahead of Barry Goldwater by 15.6 million votes with Johnson at 42,316,766 and Goldwater at 26,718,874. Official totals are still being counted and may take weeks to finalize.

Washington UPI Johnson Barry M. Goldwater Goldwater GOP

Safety blockades set on LBJ ranch road in Texas

Secret Service agents and Texas highways patrolmen closed the Pedernales River Loop road to through traffic and outsiders when President Johnson is at the LBJ Ranch. Highway officials cite safety concerns and possible hunter activity as the reason for the limit, with local residents allowed access.

Johnson City Tex UPI Secret Service Texas President Johnson Lbj Ranch Texas Highway Commission Texas Department of Public Safety White House Pedernales River Pedernales

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