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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1971
Page
1
The government finished testimony in the 11 week trial to set aside United Mine Workers President Tony Boyle's 1969 reelection. Judge Bryant adjourned until December 9 as union lawyers expect about 200 witnesses in defense. The Supreme Court is weighing Mike Trbovich’s bid to join the case.
A constitutional amendment draft aims to ease reapportionment rules crossing county lines while the 1960s precedent suggests a 1962 election may use pre-1960 maps. The UMWA trial on 1969 ballot irregularities in Boyle vs Yablonski shows observers and postcards potentially swaying results, with Kaitz noting observers had limited impact.
The article contrasts Pakistan’s war footing with debates over legislative reapportionment in West Virginia. It notes calls for national emergency measures, potential at large Senate candidacies if reapportionment lags, and reactions to a controversial Kanawha County seat reduction. Senator Brotherton and Speaker Moore express surprise and caution over vetoes and timing, hinting at possible further sessions.
Indian Prime Minister Mrs Gandhi defends no state of emergency unless Pak aggression dictates otherwise. Pakistan accuses India of a five point invasion in East Pakistan as Bangladeshi liberation forces gain ground. Reports from Bongaon near Jessore describe artillery fire with journalists restricted from the border.
Woodrow Wilson High School hosts a Rules Interpretation Clinic directed by Steve Edwards of Charleston on November 26 at 7 30 p m. Coach Fred Hill says the session will cover rule changes for the current wrestling season and invites all coaches and officials to attend.
Washington social press report says Democrats expect Nixon to veto a multibillion tax cuts and campaign financing plan. House and Senate conferees work toward compromise as business leaders fear an election year veto. Democrats urge veto, Republicans doubt it, noting likely party-line vote and political fallout.
Braxton County Court officials challenge in the state Supreme Court the creation of one new judicial district and the appointment of judges, arguing constitutional limits prevent circuit changes except in the legislative session before a general election. Judge George M. Cooper faces salary disputes and contempt threats from Braxton commissioners over a court reporter hire. The case targets the 32nd Circuit. the 33rd Circuit mirrors the current 21st Circuit.
Sen. Henry M. Jackson demands President Nixon withdraw Earl L. Butz as Secretary of Agriculture citing concern for independent farmers. Sen. George McGovern seeks copies of Butz speeches. Butz pledges compliance. Nomination previously approved by Senate Agriculture Committee 9-6.
Default judgments were awarded in six suits filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Court and three suits were dismissed in clerk’s office orders. The Bank of Raleigh received a 525.70 judgment against William and Drema Ludwig Motors Insurance Corp. 476.91 against Boboy Ray Pate. 969.30 against James K. Jarrel. 411.31 against Thomas B. and Helen J. Kincaid Miles Manahan. 721 against Dallas Pettry. and 33 against Marvin A. Eversole of Stonewall Casualty Co. Dismissed suits include Glenville Adkins vs Jack Dempsey Pauley and Pauley Jr.. Lucas General Tire vs Travelers Indemnity Corp.. and Ralph M. Sears against Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.
Randolph Byrd and Jennings Randolph gain a political win as John T. Copenhaver Jr. is named to the U.S. District Court in southern Virginia. Potter criticized the choice of a Democrat, noting implications for West Virginia Republicans. Hall, from Boone County, serves as SSA hearings officer in Charleston and once twice ran for the state Supreme Court.
A Houston school board firing sparked by a mail carrier's wife exposing Playboy deliveries to Dr George Garver's home led to a temporary suspension for the carrier Leslie MacLean. The ensuing political contest swung liberal in elections, with calls to reinstate Garver.
The Marshall University memorial fund designates distributions from 327,827 in gifts across three categories: monuments and plaques, education for families, and athletic program support. $180,697 may be dispersed while $135,995 is restricted. about $10,000 has been spent on restaffing, funeral travel, and photo equipment. Next of kin of survivors receive questionnaires outlining financial needs and obligations from the crash.
Raleigh County Circuit Court names attorney E P Stansbury as special divorce commissioner during his father Herbert Stansbury illness or until further order. Decrees grant divorce to Freda D Blankenship from James Heven Heven Blankenship with custody of two children and Beulah Mae Carroll from Stanley Carroll with custody of four children.
The National Automobile Club reports Oregon motorists logged more than 12.6 million vehicle miles in 199, signaling strong road use. The figure underscores steady travel trends amid growing car ownership and regional commuting patterns.
A group of combined suits against David A. Jacobs Beckley and Kenneth Stoner J Marrow Ga arising from a 1969 highway fatality is expected to go to the jury in Raleigh County Circuit Court. Judge C Berkley Lilly prepared jury instructions as the trial opened Monday.
A U S Forest Service test near Dolly Sods Plateau prompts a National Guard search as heavy snow strands deer hunters. Reports vary about how many hunters are trapped, with helicopters expected if conditions allow.
Marion Lee Newton 68 of 464 Kelly Ave Oak Hill died at Beckley hospital after a heart attack. He was a former sales executive for Duquesne Mine Supply Co Pittsburgh and a member of Oak Hill Baptist and White Oak Country Club. Born March 12 1903 in Nelson VA he was son of the late Robert Lee and Sally Boyd Newton. Survivors include wife Wanda Byrd Newton a daughter Mrs Herbert Montgomery Lewisburg a brother Henry Charleston eight sisters Mrs Ruby Hobgood Mrs Eva Owen and Mrs Vivian St Clair all of Buffalo Junction VA and two granddaughters. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill. Final rites for Walter W Setliff 68 Mount View will be held 2 pm Friday at Freewill Baptist Church Cool Ridge. Burial in Mount View family cemetery. He died in a local hospital at 655 am Monday after a short illness. Friends may call at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday. Body will be taken to church an hour prior to funeral. Pallbearers listed. A man identified as l died Sunday in New York after a long illness. He was brother of Mrs Catherine Persinger Skelton and father of David Cash Jr second baseman with the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates. Body at Gibson Funeral Service Utica NY.
UPI reports Senators Byrd and Randolph supported Mike Mansfield's amendment to withdraw 60,000 of the 310,000 U S troops in Europe by June 15, 1972. Byrd argued the U S bears a disproportionate NATO defense load and stressed economic well being is essential to regional security.
Three suits filed in Raleigh County Circuit Court allege a November 29, 1969 collision on U.S. 19 21 at Shady Spring involving James Lester Ronnie Lester and Audrey Thompson. Plaintiffs Genevieve Lilly and minors David and Terry Lilly seek $50,000 for personal injuries and property loss. each Lilly minor seeks $5,000 via next friend Erroll Lilly. Attorney Keith L. Newman of Huntington represents the Lilly plaintiffs.
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