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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1971

Page

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Frazier Convicted Of Five Murders

John Linley Frazier, 25, was found guilty of five counts of first degree murder in the Santa Cruz mansion killings. Prosecutor Peter Chang labeled him an environmental crusader who threatened to “snuff out rednecks” polluting with big houses, as the eight women and four men jury deliberated three days.

Redwood City Calif UPI John Linley Frazier Santa Cruz Mansion Victor Ohta James Jackson Frazier Peter Chang Chang Santa Cruz County

Jury to hear sanity phase in Frazier homicide trial

The Santa Cruz case moved to San Mateo County ends with a verdict praised as very just. Judge Franich recessed to Thursday for a sanity hearing. if sane, a penalty phase follows with potential death penalty. If insane, Frazier faces commitment to a state hospital.

Santa Cruz San Mateo County Superior Cour Charlies Franich Frazier Ohta Virginia Taggart Derek Dorothy Cadwallader Ohia Millwrights Union Local 1454 Cincinnati Labor Department United States Rome Saal Administration Buyerle

Manson Given 3 Live Sentences

Charles Manson received three additional life terms on top of his eight death sentences for the Sharon Tate LaBianca killings and the slayings of Gary Hinman and Donald Shea. The verdict came as he reacted with insults while attorney Irving Kana tek argued the case. The jury had previously condemned him to death for the Tate LaBianca crimes and conspiracy.

Los Angeles UPS Charles Manson Manson Irving Kanatek Charlie Superior Court Donald “Shorty” Shea Gary Hinman Hinman Sharon Tate-LaBianca

Gas Policy Details Shortage Solving Efforts and Projections

Columbia Gas officials outlined near term supply challenges and long term plans to ease shortages. Company explores West Virginia reserves in Mingo County and studies coal methane recovery, while pledging to protect residential customers and limit industrial curtailments. Intervenors include Ohio and Tucker counties courts and local chambers.

Columbia Columbia Gas West Virginia Mingo County Alaska Canadian Arctic Algeria South America Cornell Robert M. Bennett The PSC Bennett Ohio Tucker County Wheeling Area

Coed Leaps to Death From Golden Gate Bridge

Juliet Ravlin a Mills College student from San Francisco died after leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge Monday marking the 435th self inflicted death at the span in 30 years. Two notes were found in her car to her mother and a teacher as a Coast Guard team searched the bay for the body.

Franciswu Upid Mills College

Federal Pay Debate Shapes Military and Civilian Raises

The article explains a federal pay raise linking military and civilian salaries as a step toward an all volunteer force. Senators McGee and Fong urge broader inflation controls while Cooper backs Pay Board jurisdiction. Proxmire criticizes near dictatorial powers but cannot block extending Nixon powers beyond 1972.

Gale W. McGee Dwyo Hiram Fong Hawaii Nixon Cooper William Proxmire Dwis Senate

Search Abandoned For Lost Deer Hunter On Backbone Mountain

The search for Lawrence Wright a 54 year old deer hunter missing on Backbone Mountain since last Wednesday has been called off due to bad weather National Guard helicopters and volunteer searchers were halted Monday as snow fell in the mountain valleys The DePacc event of Natural Resources spokesman said the operation will resume when weather clears Wright was hunting with his son Richard when they split up to stalk deer and a snowstorm followed

Thomas UPI Lawrence Wright Spencer Backbone Mountain National Guard de- Pac Event of Natural Resources Wright Richard

Kent State Rioting Trial Moves Forward In Fire Charge

The case centers on Bilek charged with first degree rioting and arson after campus disturbances at Kent State. Judge Albert L. Caris heard opening statements as a nine man, three woman jury was seated. Rupe pleads innocent and testified about being near the ROTC building fire without admitting involvement. A separate bid to disqualify Judge Jones is before the Ohio Supreme Court, tied to a grand jury report blaming administrators for permissiveness.

Bilek Albert L. Caris Ohio Supreme Court New York City David Scribner Jones KSU Rupe ROTC

Resume Plane Sales To Israel Asks Byrd On Senate Floor

Senator Byrd urged the Nixon administration to resume Phantom jet sales to Israel to deter Arab threats from Egyptian President Sadat. He argued a credible defense could prevent actions from translating into war, noting Sadat’s warning that armed conflict might liberate occupied lands. Also reported: Philippine household spending rose 3.9 percent last year versus 6.1 percent in 196? per government data.

Waomington UPI Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va Nixon Israel Senate Byrd Anwar Sa‘dat Sadat Manila Philippines

Nixon China trip eyed after New Year

Ziegler outlined Nixon plans as a search for peace with China while warning against expecting a full solution to deep political differences. The journey, timed after the Chinese New Year on February 15, accompanies his State of the Union, a new budget, and summit talks with allied leaders to reassure unity. A re-election announcement may come before the Peking visit, ahead of the March 7 New Hampshire primary.

Ziegler China United States Nixon Peking New Hampshire

Two Teachers Stabbed By Insulted Mother

In San Francisco a mother identified as Rose Hardy stabbed two teachers at Hillcrest School after entering a classroom and shouting racial insults. Teachers Shirley Bayerle and Joan Hoskey were hospitalized with multiple wounds. Hoskey in critical condition, Bayerle stable though possibly losing sight. Principal Jerome Kenney restrained the attacker who fled and later surrendered to police.

San Francisco UPI Miss Hoskey Rose Hardy Shirley Bayerle Joan Hoskey Mrs. Bayerle City Prison

Tax Bill Splits Over Party Funding Plan

Senate amendment draws ire as a proposal lets taxpayers allocate $1 of their taxes to a chosen party. Potential $20.4 million for major parties and $6 million for George Wallace third party. Democrats face a $9 million deficit from 1968 campaign. outlook dim. Republicans call it a Democratic bailout. Democrats say it would curb corporate, wealthy, and labor influence.

Republican White House George Wallace

Mamie Eisenhower Admitted for Periodic Checkup

Washington UPI reports First Lady Mamie Eisenhower has been admitted to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for a periodic physical examination. Doctors described the visit as routine and for a periodic checkup.

Washington UPI Mamie Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Oldest delegate at White House aging conference plans sixth marriage

Justus Stevens of Salt Lake City aged 95, a five time widower, remains active as he plans a sixth marriage during the five day event. He jokes about marrying five wives, dislikes strong drinks, and says he prefers city life for activity while pondering life after.

Conference On Aging Wasmlnglun UPI White House Justus ‘Stevens Salt Lake City Utah Ihim Stevens

Jury Declares Self Defense in Hanna Death Charleston WV

A Kanawha County Coroner's Jury ruled the death of 33 year old Robert L. Hanna self defense by State Police. The panel also urged continued investigation into the Saturday slaying as officers claimed Hanna waved a shotgun from his mother's porch.

Charleston Hanna James Neely

Wrecks Cause 2800 Dollars in Damage in Two Crashes

Douglas Shrewsbury 16 of Daniels suffered minor injuries when his 1969 car flipped after losing control on U S 21 in Beaver. State police cite $2000 damage to Shrewsbury’s vehicle and undisclosed injuries with no charges. In a separate Valley Drive North crash Daniel Adkins 18 of Pineville hit Gladys Phelps 48 of Eccles, causing $800 and $300 damage respectively due to brake failure and rear-end impact.

Douglas Shrewsbury Daniels U. S. 21 Beaver Valley Drive North Daniel Joseph Adkins Pineville Gladys M. Phelps Eccles Adkins Phelps Auto

Body Identified as Oak Hill Man

State police positively identified the body found in an auto Sunday near Sweeneysburg as James Paul Stanley 57 of 191 Wallace St Oak Hill. Autopsy showed death by heart attack with no foul play suspected. Last address previously linked to Huntington. Authorities continue investigation.

Sweeneysburg James Paul Stanley Wallace St Oak Hill Huntington Stanley

Deaths and Funerals Hear Fractured Notes of Loss

Incomplete funeral notices for Dr. D Alene Blake fifty four died in an accidental fire at San Ramen wms NCA Hue. She was a former Oak Hill physician and a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Phaeoh one. Final rites for James A White eighty died at Huntington Hospital. Woodrow Scott Orndorff twenty one died from injuries in Pineville after an automobile crash. Bodies lie at local funeral homes as families prepare services and call hours.

D. Alene Blake James O. Merritt Columbia, D. C Oak Hill San Ramen Wms Nca Hue The Joye Treadway Lou Ellen| Jap Charleston Blake Collins High School University of Chicago Medical College of Virginia Grace Hospital Detroit Mich Rollman Institute Dix Hospital Wake County Mental Health Center Fayette County Medical Society West Virginia Medical Association American Medical Association Raleigh County Medical Society Southern West Virginia Regional Health Council South Carolina Merritt Woodrow Scott Orndorff Wyoming Cooper Memorial Baptist Skin Fork Gene Cook Cooper Pineville Woodrow W Jeanette Brooks Orndorff Ste Robertson

Funeral services for Charles T. Painter in Oak Hill

Charles Thomas Painter 48 of 318 Rhodes St Oak Hill died Monday in a Beckley hospital after a heart attack. Funeral 2 30 p m Thursday at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill with burial at High Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Gwendolyn two sons and two brothers. Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 9 p m.

James A Jim) White Herndon Tram Sam Feglesong Mullens Phillip Graham Shrewsbury White Huntington Fo‘glesong Nease and Neely Muillens Charles Thomas Painter Rhodes St Oak Hill Tyree Paintér Raleigh Ambulance Service Painterstern Robert F Hortensen Belding Camarillo Calif William K. Painter Beckley

Meany Resting Comfortably After Chest Pain Hospitalization

AFL CIO President George Meany rests comfortably at George Washington University Hospital after chest pains on Thanksgiving morning. Doctors report he is in good spirits and improving as a hospital stay continues.

Meany Washington UPI Aflcio Geore Meany George Washington University Hospital

India Pakistan clash deepens across East Pakistan border

Reports from Dinajpur near Balurghat describe ongoing contact with Pakistanis as Indian and Pakistani forces exchange tank and artillery fire. Galloway cites casualties and a blackout of flights to Jessore amid heavy fighting northeast of Calcutta. International reaction includes Nixon urging ceasefire and calls from China and the Soviet Union for peace.

Dinajpur Balurghat UPI Joseph Galloway Dacca East Pakistan Jessore Galloway Calcutta Pakistani International Airlines PIA India Jagjivan Ram Army and Border Security Force BSF Wobingon Peking Nixon Pakistan Soviet Union China Li Hsein-mien Agha Mohammad Yahya Khan Moscow Red Star Indira Gandhi United Nations Khan Thant U.N Tn Dacca Peru Gandhi Abe Caprera Dui

James P Stanley Found Dead Near Sweeneyburg

James Paul Stanley, 57, of 191 Wallace Street Oak Hill was found dead Sunday in a car near Sweeneyburg. The body will be removed from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Beckley to a Roanoke Virginia funeral home for services.

James Paul ‘Stanley Wallace St Oak Hill Sweeneyburg Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Beckley Roanoke

Final rites for Mrs Millie Susan McClung

Mrs Millie Susan McClung 92 Route 1 Oak Hill died at home after a long illness. Final rites set for 4 p m Thursday at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill with Revs Donnelly and Laving in charge. Burial High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Born April 19 1879 at Mount Kent she was daughter of the late Granville Alderson and Ann Stull McClung. Survived by four sons three daughters a brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Millie McClung Mille Susan McClung Oak Hill Chapel of Granville Alderson Ann Stull McClung Shi Calvary Baptist Church Cecil C Hollywood Fla Alderson Morgantown Harold South Weymouth Mase Keith Smithville N. C Miss Wahpelle McClung Mra Danny 'S Ork Bill Chloe Brooks Gladys Wright Charleston Willie Dormin McClung Robineville Pat Hooper Delta Colo Min Jaste Brown Prenchico Ind

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