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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1965
Page
13
NEA reporter TOM TIEDE describes Saigon as a hub of rackets where prostitutes, pickpockets, and beggars profit from GIs. He portrays a corrupt system that thrives on generous tips, drink schemes, inflated fares, and slick cons, arguing war fuels profit and social decay.
At Houston MSC officials said tests on the Agena rocket and a stalled maneuvering gun delay the next Gemini space walk. David Scott planned a 100 minute orbit around Earth as part of Gemini missions, but hardware troubles push the space walk to spring. Gemini 8 with Scott and Neil Armstrong would rendezvous with the Agena in orbit, a plan similar to a prior failed October Gemini 6 flight by Schirra and Stafford.
Washington UPI Luci Johnson as well as Boris and Natasha bid farewell to six of the White House hamsters. The babies, first progeny of Boris and Natasha, are being given to youngsters nationwide after Luci’s appeal for homes. Cathy Gaus of Somerville New Jersey received one, with two dimes as a deposit. Other recipients include a Philadelphia Springside School kindergarten class, Battle Creek Post School special education class, Sims Elementary School third grade in Austin, Andrew Bassis of San Rafael California, and Linda Reid of Glenview Illinois.
Preliminary hearings for a dozen charged in Charleston with failing to purchase federal stamp taxes have been delayed to January 7. The hearings were to begin Monday. Twenty five people in Charleston and Huntington were arrested in Nov. 20 raids by Internal Revenue Agents. Huntington arrestees will face preliminary hearings December 13.
At the White House Conference on International Cooperation in Washington delegates urged attention to Viet Nam. Dr. Benjamin Spock and Norman Thomas challenged the omission while McGeorge Bundy defended UN avenues for peace. The conference, in its second day, proposes steps toward nuclear détente, a possible German question, and a permanent UN peacekeeping force.
Castilow noted new toll changes lower daytime and Saturday long distance prices within the state. From Beck ley to Morgantown day calls drop 90 to 80 cents, evening 6 to 8 pm fall to 65 cents. Huntington day 75 to 60, evening 65 to 55. Night calls remain 50 cents after 8 pm and all state weekday calls and Sunday stay unchanged. Savings apply through Saturday as evening rates extend to 8 pm due to state toll restructuring.
Union and company clash over wages while mediation continues. About 1,000 to 1,200 daily riders face limited service as eight regular buses operate locally and to Hinton, the Loop, and Piney View. Parochial school bus runs under contract with St. Francis de Sales continue briefly. Cab companies report sharp drops or surges in demand due to walkout.
Secretary Robert McNamara cautioned that the Vietnam war’s road ahead would be long and hard while outlining a broad set of wartime considerations. He described a major inspection trip to London Paris and Saigon plus a look at the U S 1st Cavalry Division and possible future expansion to near 200 000 troops by year’s end amid intensified bombing and budgeting decisions.
Lonnie O. Gunter of Gunter's Electric Shop files in Circuit Clerk's office to collect 1004.90 from Norman Sloan Electric for goods and services between May 8 1965 and Aug 28. Plaintiff represented by John C. Ashwood.
In Anniston Alabama UPI prosecutor rests case against Hubert Damon Strange one of three white men charged in the nightrider slaying of Willie Brewster. Brewster's widow Sestine and two companions testified as others linked to the July 1961 shooting.
In Montgomery federal court, Collie Wilkins William Eaton and Eugene Thomas face conspiracy charges tied to civil rights march violence. An FBI informer's midnight meeting linked them to the slaying of Viola Liuzzo and tied to a separate death in Selma.
Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 preparations proceed with both capsules in bonded storage west of the launch site. Borman and Lovell target 2:30 p.m. EST Saturday for the first afternoon Gemini launch, while Schirra and Stafford are slated for a 9:10 a.m. liftoff on December 13. If plans hold, Gemini 7 aims to land in the Atlantic around 8 a.m. EST December 18 and Gemini 6 expected to splash down about 8:20 a.m. December 15. The recovery fleet, including aircraft carrier Wasp sailing from Boston, moves to support both launches.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover released data showing violent crime up across murder rape robbery and aggravated assault for the first three quarters of 1965 compared with the same period in 1964. Cities over a million saw a 2 percent rise while towns and suburbs increased 7 percent with suburbs most affected. Robberies up 18 percent rape 11 percent grand theft over $50 up 10 percent in suburbia.
Two American servicemen released after two years urge quitting the Army and ending war in Viet Nam. Aphilanthropist questions charity aims while Army Chaplain reflects on Sgt. Jack E. Gell’s death. Congressman Minshall critiques McNamara’s Viet Nam war assessment and credibility.
State Police seek six men who allegedly threatened truck driver K McGlinthy of Moundsville after forcing his rig off West Virginia 25. The trio claimed Teamsters local Charleston affiliation and warned of harm if he drove in the area again. The incident followed a Nov. 15 strike by about 500 Teamsters in chemical tank operations Charleston Huntington. One man disengaged a fifth wheel, causing a rupture and loss of lime and water.
Obie Estil Pittman 72 of Shady Spring died at 10 30 am today in a Hinton hospital He was a retired coal miner and farmer and a Baptist Church member Born December 10 1882 at Crow he was the son of the late Douglas and Ella Ellison Pittman Surviving are four sons Sylvester Vernie and two others two daughters Ernestine Harkless Ardela Farrow Enola Martin two sisters Lola Pennington Ruena Bowling and 33 grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Sweeneysburg Baptist Church with Revs S D Smith and Robert Perry in charge Burial will be in Hoskins Cemetery at Sweeneysburg The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
John M Francesa 72 of Fayetteville will have 11 am Thursday funeral at Dodd Payne Funeral Co Beckley after a long illness. He founded his highway contracting firm in 1946 helped build Virginia Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. He born Nov 3 1893 in Piedmont Italy. Survivors include wife Nona and three daughters Doris Francesa Elizabeth Anderson and Gloria King six grandchildren and a brother Z M Francesa. Masonic graveside rites and visitation after 4 pm Wednesday.
Mrs Cora Ann Bays 85 of Melbourne formerly of Oak Hill dies in a Wauseon Ohio hospital burial in Arthur Cemetery Beckwith. Service at 2 p m Wednesday Thomas Funeral Home Oak Hill Rev Tally Hanna officiating. Survivors include sister Mrs H L Myles Chicago son William S Bays three daughters Irene Adkins Fayette Lavender Buffalo and Melbournes Rudell Carter five grandchildren five great grandchildren. Body at funeral home after 4 p m today. (RNS)
Thomas W. Walton 82 of Glen White dies after illness. Services set for 1 p m Wednesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church Glen White with N C Lewis officiating. Burial in Teenwood Memorial Park. Body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor.
The Rev. Miles Whitehearst will conduct funeral services for Lula Mae Ford 63 of Rhodell at 1 p m Wednesday in the Rhodell Church of God with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. She died at 1 a m Saturday in a Mullens hospital. Nease and Neely Funeral Home in Mullens will receive friends after 5 p m today.
Mrs Carrie Lillian Gill, 68, of 218 Anthony Ave, died Monday at 7 p m in a local hospital after an illness. The body is at the Trent and Durgan Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
Grace V Love 78 of Fayetteville will have a service at 11 00 a m Wednesday at Dodd Payne Funeral Home Chapel Fayetteville with Rev Charles W Duling presiding Burial follows in Buckland Love Cemetery Patterson Flats Route 2 Fayetteville She died Sunday at her home.
James M Saunders 40 of Cunard was killed in a mine accident at the Brooklyn mine Monday afternoon. The body is at Dodd Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Viet Nam reports a bitter Saturday defeat for two Vietnamese battalions and a regimental headquarters company. Some U S advisers with the government force were killed and wounded. Secretary of Defense McNamara flew back to Washington after a 30 hour Viet Nam tour, visiting Guam to inspect BS2 strike fleet. He said the Viet Cong can no longer feel secure from attack in the jungles. They know they face intensive bombing and attacks any time.
An earthquake struck Honshu Island Japan with no reported damage or injuries. The UPI dispatch notes the tremor affected several areas on the island and there were no immediate aftershocks or evacuations reported.
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