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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1965

Page

2

Humphrey Proposes New Machinery To Counter Subversion

Vice President Humphrey urged creation of hemispheric peacekeeping institutions to counter armed intervention and internal subversion. He spoke at the White House Conference on International Cooperation presiding over a three day meeting with 1,250 distinguished citizens. Panels recommended boosts in aid and investment, conservation efforts, and a $100 million line of credit for three more nations, while emphasizing voluntary cooperation and verification mechanisms.

Humphrey Washington UPI H. Hum Alliance For Progress Baeyl White House Deley United Nations Johnson

Who Shall Die rerun urged by NBC review

The NBC hour Who Shall Live on artificial kidney machines is praised as crusading journalism and public service. It exposes life and death decisions from scarce facilities in Seattle and questions who gets treated when funding is limited. The documentary by Lucy Jarvis Tom Priestley and Cone, with Edwin Newman narrating, is commended and urged to rerun in prime time.

Rick DU Brow Hollywood UPI NBCTV Ond NBC. TV Seattle Cecoene The Louvre Lucy Jarvis Tom Priestley One Cone Leroy Anderson Dexter Alley Edwin Newman

Birth Control Issue Still Plagues Ecumenical Council

Vatican dispatch notes ongoing debate as the Ecumenical Council enters its final week with more than 2,200 bishops set to meet on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday to finish the agenda. The assembly closes December 8 after years of discussion.

Vatican City UPI Ecumenical Council Historician

Viet Nam Air Cavalry divisions to be formed

The article notes the combat effectiveness of the 1st Cavalry (air mobile) Division and reports plans to form at least one more air cavalry division. It says the U.S. aims to defeat communist insurgents in the south, not the north, with the new air cavalry concept. It mentions captured Americans and ongoing search actions near Saigon, and Secretary McNamara announcing the new divisions at An Khe.

1St Cavalry Air Mobile United States George E. Smith Chester W. Va S . Calude E. McClure Ottanooga Tenn McClure Smith Cam South Viet Nam Cambodia Michelin Saigon McNamara An Khe 1St Air Cavalry Ia Drang Chu Pong Mountain Defense Air Cavalry Johnson U.S South Viet Nam Laos

Multiple Fatalities Reported Across West Virginia Holiday Period

A sequence of traffic and accidental deaths across Greenbrier, McDowell, Raleigh, Boone and surrounding counties during the holiday period includes Lloyd Parsons of Spencer killed in a street collision near Beckley and others such as Ernest Shriver of Sybil and Edward Bias of Turtle Creek, with causes ranging from vehicle crashes to accidental shootings and a car fire. Authorities noted several incidents Friday through Thanksgiving Day, including a Parkersburg fireman killed by a blast during a drill and carbon monoxide poisonings near Itmann.

Sellville Greenbrier County L. Smiley Muey Glen Daniels W. Va Beckley Lloyd Parsons Spencer Huntington Dallas B. Snyder Harrisville Wils Clay Y. A Ernest Shriver Boone County Albert Miller Crozier Elkhorn McDowell County Thomas S. Gainer Parkersburg Glen Fortner Ruth Atkins Mullens Fortner Itmann Friay Marko Offchnick Aeton County Rachel Edward Bias Turtle Creek Rudolph P. Lubich Bolt Raleigh County Fairdale

Chester GI's Mother Relieved By News Of Release

The mother of a special forces sergeant, Captured Nov 24, 1963, said she is greatly relieved by the news. Mrs. Thomas M. Potts, mother of Sgt. George E. Smith, expressed happiness and prayed for homecoming by Christmas for him and Sgt. Claude McClure. She awaits a telegram from Washington for confirmation.

Chester UPI Thomas M. Potts George E. Smith United Press International Claude McClure Smith

Stand And Fight Tactics Stun U S Vietnam War Experts

Washington reports a top State Department official says Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces have begun standing and fighting in battles around Pleime Ia Drang Valley. Johnson notes possible base-area pressure and rising South Vietnam confrontation with more raids and potential intensified actions. McNamara agrees infiltration from the North is rising and may prompt countermeasures.

Washington UPS State Department U.S U. Alexis Johnson Face the Nation CBS Defense Robert S. McNamara Plei Me Ia Drang Johnson

Gemini mission keeps old power unit after glitch found

Officials chose to reinstall the tested old power unit in the Gemini spacecraft. A voltage boost glitch appeared during a 15 hour simulated flight on Saturday and was identified Sunday. The Gemini 7 launch delays could impact the Gemini 6 rendezvous pilots Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford nine days after the Gemini 7 launch.

Walter Schirra Thomas Stafford Borman Lovell

Three Klansmen face vague federal murder indictment

Federal charges accuse the trio of conspiring to intimidate citizens in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, amid racial tensions after the Selma to Montgomery march. Each faces up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine or both. all are free on $50,000 bonds.

Liuzzo Montgomery U.S Selma Ala FBI Gary Omas Rowe Ooe Wilkins Lowndes County Matt Murphy Wilkins Hanes Murphy

March North Viet Nam Protest at White House Scene

A peaceful demonstration near the White House and Washington Monument grounds saw a minor clash when anti Vietnam demonstrators attempted to yank Viet Cong flags from five paraders on Pennsylvania Avenue. One person was arrested as police contained the scuffle.

Viet Nam White House Washington Monument Pennsylvania Avenue

Silas Underwood Dies Father of Ex Gov Underwood

Silas H. Underwood age 90 of Sistersville died Sunday after a 20 month illness. Born in Shirley Tyler County in 1875 he was a retired farmer and lived in a nursing home. He and his wife Della celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last October. Survived by widow, son Cecil H. Underwood former governor, another son Clynt Underwood Vienna WV, and three daughters Mrs M E LeMasters Paden City Mrs Roy Williams St Marys and Mrs Chloe Ferrell Sistersville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Wood County M. E. LeMasters Paden City Roy Williams St. Marys Chloe Ferrell Sistersville

Decline and Fall as Cleric Opines on Nudist Club

In Darlaston England local parish priest Rev Brynmor Jones criticizes a nudist club using the town baths one night a week calling it akin to the decline of the Roman Empire and voicing concern over public morals.

Darlaston England Brynmor Jones

Graham's Texas rally boosts Johnson on war policy

President Johnson attended Billy Graham's Houston revival to seek support for Vietnam policy as he plans Dec 14 15 talks with Ayub Khan. The rally drew 61 000 in the Astrodome where Graham urged Christian influence on national leadership amid Cold War tensions and NATO nuclear control debates.

Johnson City Tex UPI Westmany Johnson Viet Nam Billy Graham Houston Graham Washington Astrodome Stadium Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Khan India Ayub Harold Wilson Lbj Ranch Ludwig Erhard Texas NATO

Dahomey under temporary rule after military seizes power

The republic stayed calm amid martial music on the national radio as Vice President Ahomadegbe resigned. The people's assembly includes officials and party leaders, while Gen. Soglo, who toppled Magaglo in 1963, demands Apithy resign and signals a new constitution from last year.

Justin Ahomadegbe Radio Dahomey People’s Assembly National Assembly Apithy Soglo Hubert Magaglo

Center to Staff 90-100 Workers at New Facility

The project will cost about 1.5 million dollars funded by Appalachian Program money. State Health Director N H Dyer says the government will cover most costs and the state bears 20 percent. The center located site may provide land or other funds. Research will focus on communicable and chronic diseases and public illnesses will be treated.

N. H. Dyer

Deaths and Funerals Grace Virginia Love 78 Morgantown

Grace Virginia Love 78 Morgantown died Sunday at home after a two month illness. Born March 29 1887 in Raleigh County she was a daughter of Amanda Smith Buckland. Member of First Baptist Church Morgantown survivors include four daughters two sons eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body at Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville. Reverend Gene Hall to officiate for Isaac Huggins 75 Lanark funeral Tuesday Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel burial Garden Grounds. Huggins died Saturday at a local hospital.

Grace Virinia Love Morgantown Raleigh County Amanda Smith Buckland First Baptist Church Frank Adkins Nitro Andrew Alexander Wellesley Mass Bethelene Love Blair Wilson Athens Ohio Charles Fayetteville Clyde South Charleston Moody Buckland St. Albans Dodd-Payne ‘Funeral Home Gene Hall Isaac Huggins Lanark

Funeral services for Thomas W Walton Held at Shady Grove Baptist Church

Funeral services for 82 year old Thomas W Walton of Glen White will be at 1 p m Wednesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev N C Lewis in charge Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park Walton died Saturday at his home after a long illness

Thomas W. Walton Glen White Shady Grove Baptist N. C. Lewis Greenwood Memorial Park Walton

James L Meadows Funeral Services Held for 70 Year Old Miner

James Logan Meadows 70 of Price Hill died Sunday after a long illness in Oak Hill hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Rev Ernst Barley officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. He was a coal miner last with New River Coal Co Oswald and a member of Price Hill Community Church. Born August 22 1895 in Dunns he was the son of Joseph and Mary Lilly Meadows. Survived by wife Ora Moye Meadows three sons Barnett Princeton Fred James daughter Pansy Fields of Sacramento California ten grandchildren five great grandchildren. The body is at the funeral home.

James Logan Meadows Price Hill Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Ernst Barley Sunset Memorial Park Meadows Oak Hill New River Coal Company Oswald Dunns Joseph and Mary Lilly Meadows Ora Moye Meadows Barnett Princeton Fred Beckley James Rey Robert Pansy) Fields Sacramento Calif

Funeral arrangements announced for Detroit man 41

Charlie W. Kyle of Detroit dies after brief illness. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel with Rev. A. L. Nance officiating. Burial at Greenwood Memorial Park. Also noted are survivors and arrangements for Rudolph Pete Lubich of Bolt and Lorilie Frederick of Pittsburgh with funeral services held in coming days.

Charlie W. Kyle Detroit Mich Ritchie and Johnson A. L. Nance Greenwood Memorial Park

Henry Mabry Dies in Richmond Hospital After Illness

Henry Mabry of Mabscott dies in a Richmond Virginia hospital at 12 26 am Sunday after a short illness Born in Washington Georgia he was the son of the late Dennis and Ida Mabry a World War I veteran and retired miner He belonged to the Missouri Methodist Church in Washington He is survived by Mrs Jessie Mae Mabry and three daughters including Mrs Ida Mae Ca

Henry Mabry

Gifts flood Viet Nam GIs as holiday mail soars

United Press International reports Americans flood the Viet Nam mail network with gifts for about 165,000 U S troops. More than 65 tons of mail and gifts arrive daily, with 58 tons flown out by the Air National Guard in Operation Christmas Star and 46 tons awaiting shipment. Community drives span the nation from Santa Ana to Chicago, Redwood City to New York, with schools, radio stations, and newspapers coordinating drop points, shipping subsidies, and donation campaigns to support service members abroad.

United Press International U.S Viet Nam Air National Guard Ohio Minnesota San Francisco Santa Ana Calif Booth Michigan Freemont News-Register Ashtabula New York Central Santa Fe Chicago USO

Pettry Maxwell Cal Pettry Funeral in Daniels

Funeral services for Clarence Maxwell Cal Pettry 77 of Daniels will be at 2 30 p m Tuesday in Rose and Peace Chapel with Rev Garlen Howington officiating Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Cemetery Pettry died in a local nursing home at 545 a m Sunday A retired school bus driver he was born May 12 1888 in Pipestemn a son of John and Emma Karnes Pettry His wife Betty Rakes Pettry preceded him in death in 1961 Survivors include four sons W H of Beckley Paul of Daniels Tech Sgt rt of Nashville Tenn and Edmund of St Albans five daughters Mrs Elmer Hilo Grieger of Bethesda Md Mrs A F Alma Lilly of Richmond Va Mrs A E Thelma Bailey of Beckley Mrs Louis Reba Adamos of Daniels and Mrs H U H Lillie Richardson of Beckley 23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Clarence ‘Maxwell Cal) Pettry Daniels Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel Garlen Howington Blue Ridge Cemetery Pettry Pipestemn John and Emma _ Karnes Beckley Louis Reba) Adamos H. UH Lillie Richardson

Hollingsworth Rites Held for Charles G Hollingsworth

Funeral services for Charles G Hollingsworth 52 of Lockport New York are set for 11 a m Tuesday at the Rose and Peace Chapel with Rev S D Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Stanf ord Cemetery pending visitation after 2 p.m today. Hollingsworth a former Stamford resident died Thursday night after a long illness.

Charles G. Hollingsworth Lockport N. Y Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel

Funeral notices from multiple UPI sourced obituaries

Mrs Lula Ford of Rhodell dies at 63 with services in Rhodell Church of God led by Rev Miles Whitehearst burial Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley friends may call from 5 p m Tuesday. Former Rep Leland Ford Sr dies at 72 in Santa Monica Hospital heart attack notes he chaired deportation fight against Harry Bridges. Cowboy actor William Eliott dies at 61 after cancer battle with obituary noting Wild Bill Hickok and Red Ryder roles.

Lula Mae Ford Rhodell Rhodell Church Santa Monica Calif UPI Leland M. Ford Sr Harry Bridges Ford California Congress Las Vegas Nev Biscopal Church William Wild Bill) Eliott Marshal Wild Bill Hickok Eliott Red Ryder

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Aleods Natural Resources Blue Whale the A and Ed Viet Nam T He Amoco W. Ve Piaeneuy Chester GI Hiep Hao Gemini Silas Underwood Graham Lands Dahomey Mrs Grace V. Love James L. Meadows Ibell Louise Moore I Nuby Jackson Detroit, Mich Reece Lucious Lumual Macon Mattie Cambell Mabecott Mamie R Rudolph Pete Lubich Breckenridge Baptist Church Carl Paine Lubich Pete Kitty Allen Lubich Falls Church Regina Kay Lubich Ronald Lubich Navy Training Center Illinois Elsia Allen Glen Rogers John Lubich Caffee Funeral Alvin Farmer Freddy Trump Keith Acord Prentis Trump Allen Jack Trump Frederick Infant Lorilie Frederick George Frederick Pittsburgh Nola Cornett C. G. Hollingsworth Lula M. Ford San Diego Herff C. Emerson Faye Emerson Rene Corp Chula Vista Las Cannon N.M
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