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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1964

Page

7

Negro Leaders Protest Hoover Criticism Of King

United Press International reports Negro leaders rally to President Johnson, criticizing FBI Director J Edg ar Hoover for calling Martin Luther King Jr the most notorious liar and highlighting concerns over protection for Negroes in the South. NAACP chief Roy Wilkins says the President only listened. King, vacationing in the Bahamas, questions the FBI's effectiveness amid slow justice in the South.

United Press International FBI J. Edgar Hoover Martin Luther King Jr Johnson White House South Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Hoover King Albany Bahamas Jacksonville Fla Anda National Urban League Whitney Young Jr America Fort Wayne Ind Roland Call Indiana Warrenton

British Teens Bored With The Live Beat Boom Declines

British teenagers grow tired of live beat music despite high record sales led by the Beatles and similar groups. Promoters meet to curb losses by spacing concerts and trimming star payments. Melody Maker surveys show a shift toward romantic ballads, solo singers, clearer lyrics, and less group thunder.

Robert Musel United Press International London UPI Melody Maker

Unlucky 13th brings mishap for Texas mother

Marie Doggett in Bryan Texas caused two injuries to her left hand when she slammed the door on her son's sports car twice on Friday the 13th. She first injured a finger then the same thumb minutes later and required hospital treatment.

Bryan Tex UPI Marie Doggett

Miss Kay Laxton Injured In Embankment Plunge Near River

Miss Kay Laxton, about 19, of Oceana, plunged over a 100 foot embankment and landed about ten feet from the Guyandotte River. She reportedly was only bruised. The mishap occurred after attempting to pass a flat bed truck. The truck, driven by Apex, N. C., driver, cut back into her lane, hooking the front of the truck. No charges were filed.

Kay Laxton Oceana Guyandotte River Laxton Wack Gfivens Audrey Drepuens Apex N. C

Council hears sale offer for hidden water tower restaurant

Oxnard city officials planned to discuss selling a 120 foot water tower and 1% acre site for 93000 dollars to an investor on behalf of an unnamed restaurateur. The plan envisions an elevator and windows cut in the tank for panoramic views of the city, ocean, and countryside. Meanwhile in Tempe a student crashed through a dorm window while swinging at a fly, injuring his left arm.

Oxnard Calif UPI Alvin R. Herron Herron Tempe, Ariz Donald L. Solsby Arizona State University

Cats Domesticated by Ancient Egyptians, Spread to Europe

Encyclopaedia Britannica attributes domestication of cats to ancient Egypt and notes their introduction to Europe by Phoenician traders before the Christian era, reflecting long human-cat association across civilizations.

Europe

Mullens Seniors To Present Play Tonight

Mullens High School senior class stages So This is Bliss at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Leads Danny D Antoni Sandy Smith and Brenda Lusk head a cast including Johnny Fowler Rhonda Lambert Karen Wells Joyce MooreJimmy Wikes Patty Kingdon Wardie Lesler and others. Promoters ushers and program staff are named. tickets at the door.

Mullens High School Ellen Fordham Mrs. Payne Rhonda Lambert Ma Smith Raymond Branham Pinky Johnny Fowler Pa Smith Trudy Canterbury Stinky Stephen Byrd Blinky Mullens Danny D’antoni Sandy Smith Brenda Lusk Karen Wells Joyce Moore Jimmy Wikes Patty Kingdon Wardie Lesler Robert Hodson Joe Zeboskey Bucky Blackwell Barbara Shrader Reva Smith Rose Marie Shumate Patty Miller Lynette Hinchee Donna Sisk Virginia Tilley Kathy McGhee Yvonne Ramsey Connie Ball Linda Aliff Judy Canada Judy Sizemore Fred Shutt Bruna Rezzonico Alice Hypes Louis Kaman

Stray mare brings legal burden on owner

MORROW Ga UPI A man must feed shelter and risk a hefty penalty if a stray pinto mare following his daughter’s ride is not claimed. Georgia law requires appraisals by two neighbors, notarization, and possible auction after 60 days, with proceeds covering feed costs. County officials take custody, leaving owner distressed yet unable to keep the horse.

Morrow UPI John Koenig Koenig Clayton County Bulletin Jonesboro Georgia

District Youth Meeting at Ravencliff Church

About 100 Southwestern District youth of the Church of God of Prophecy attended a Ravencliff event led by Rev. Perry Gillum with the Victory Leader Band. Gillum warned that only 5 percent of youth belong to a church and urged commitment to uphold American heritage, amid debates over Bible reading in schools and references to God on money and the flag.

Perry Gillum Church of the God of Prophecy Victory Leader Gillum Cleveland, Tenn Oak Grove Ravencliff Willie Cleveland Tenn Dr. Gillum America God Faye Tilley Pamela Grant Cathy Linda Cremner Corinne Culloden Robert Duty Ira Lafferty Lettie Thompson Lanark Church Arlene Spencer Lanark

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