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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1964
Page
10
Washington writer notes the NFIB's blunt stance on a bill to curb corruption in federal highway spending. A press release claims 85 percent favor passage, 13 percent oppose, and 6 percent undecided, totaling 104 percent in the writer's quip about survey responses.
Democrat momentum appears solid in five Mid Atlantic states with 65 electoral votes. Johnson leads in Maryland and Pennsylvania while Republicans fear apathy and possible defections in New Jersey and Delaware as Goldwater seeks a late surge. West Virginia shows slim odds for Goldwater amid tight contests for governor and Senate.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr released a report agreeing with the Warren Commission that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in Kennedy's assassination on November 22. The report also said Oswald killed Dallas officer J D Tippit and wounded Gov. John Connally, and noted Carr had planned a Texas court of inquiry but canceled it at Chief Justice Warren's urging.
In Philadelphia six major aluminum manufacturers pleaded nolo contendere to criminal price fixing in the sale of aluminum wire and cable. Each firm was fined 50000 dollars by U S District Judge Thomas J Clary who ordered payment within ten days. Named firms include ALCOA Pittsburgh Anaconda Wire and Cable General Cable Kaiser Aluminum Olin Mathieson and Reynolds Metals with offices in various states.
California requires all registered cars to install anti smog devices by 1966. The law faces backfire as drivers blame devices for higher fuel use and smog, with 20 000 complaints since January. Major automakers promise simple 24 month 24 000 mile warranties, while used cars rely on crank case devices and possible chemical catalysts.
United Press International Almanac dated Tuesday October 6 1964 notes the 280th day of the year with 86 remaining. It lists notable events from history including Utah Mormons renouncing polygamy in 1890 The Jazz Singer debuted in 1926 Eduard Beneš resigning in 1938 after a German ultimatum and a 1955 United Airlines DC 4 crash near Medicine Bow Peak with 66 fatalities. A thought by Alfred de Musset accompanies the entries.
Gen Edwin A Walker says the Warren Commission report is a whitewash and hints at a plot between Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. He notes Oswald and Ruby’s connection and asserts Ruby’s earlier name Rubenstein, while acknowledging the commission’s finding that Oswald fired the shot.
Birds adapted to harsh cold, tracing origins to Siberia Mongolia and northern China where wild populations emerged, enabling pheasants to endure North American winters and establish in varied climates.
Notice records a stockholders meeting October 3 1964 for J J and W Coal Company Incorporated to discontinue business and surrender its charter and distribute assets, and an order of publication for a Raleigh County circuit court divorce action Barbara Jean Davis versus Jerry Darrell Davis with response deadline November 7 1964.
Kelly Erskine Wilson Jr. of Piffen Ohio died Sunday. Funeral services will be at Rhodell Church of God at noon Wednesday. Burial in Bowlen Cemetery Spanishburg West Virginia. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary Florists.
Curb girl wanted ages 18 plus apply in person at My Brothers Drive Inn Shady Spring. Fantastic opportunity for three ladies to earn over two dollars per hour. For interview call Oak Hill 469 9566 or Fayetteville 6031.
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