Questions and Answers From Ring Register Column
Ring Register provides reader inquiries and official responses on local topics. This year West Virginia Turnpike deaths reached eight as of October 7. First 1967 snowfall occurred September 28 at Raleigh County Airport Weather Station. calendar year snow began January 4 with under an inch, two inches on January 1 prior. Questions address school band eligibility at Woodrow Wilson High, locker policy, and a Republican rally band from Beaver. Also correction on studded tires use from November 1 to April 1.
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Prospects Improve as UMW Talks Resume
Washington CUFT negotiators for the United Mine Workers and operators union held a bargaining recess Monday night as prospects for a new contract seem to improve. About 80,000 miners are affected by the current pact, with no agreement on key terms including working conditions and safety measures. Several locals have been on strike for nearly a week and more miners were not reporting for work.
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Wallace uses humor against hecklers during Baltimore rally
Wallace coolly disarms critics by joking about himself and crowd antics. In Baltimore before about 300 hecklers he mocked opponents, invited them on stage, and joked about the word rapport while denying a crime link to his Alabama campaign. He urged dialogue with editors at the Washington event.
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Humphrey
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Humphrey Pushes International Cooperation On Arab Refugees
At a Monday rally in Eric, Pennsylvania, Hubert H. Humphrey attacked Nixon and Wallace as untrustworthy and said more Americans are fed up with their tactics. He urged international cooperation to solve the Arab refugee issue and warned against summits before allied consultations. He favored U.S.-Soviet talks and criticized both rivals’ stances while noting Nixon targeted Wallace.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Nixon questions third party route amid rally remarks
In remarks at a downtown rally Nixon questions the aim of a third party route asking if supporters want mere moments of satisfaction or real change. He asks whether the goal is delivering a point or accomplishing concrete action, and notes that threats to run a presidential candidate over people are unacceptable.
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Wallace Ohio Ballot Bid Faces Supreme Court Review
The Supreme Court opened its term with the Wallace third party ballot bid in Ohio. Justices Warren and Fortas spoke prominently as the court weighed whether Wallace’s name can appear on the Ohio ballot or be removed, affecting Nixon Humphrey status. Ohio officials oppose adding names, saying the American Independent party violated election laws, despite Wallace supporters submitting over 452,000 signatures.
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Mostly Sunny Beckley Area Weather Update
Weather forecast covers Beckley and vicinity with continued mostly sunny spells this afternoon and a high near 65. Tonight clear with valley fog, low around 40. Wednesday expected to be warmer and sunny with a high near 65 and a small chance of precipitation through Wednesday.
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Charleston Judge Grants Sermon To Man Claiming Christ
Charleston municipal judge John Charnock granted two wishes to a man who appeared on charges of threatening to kill his wife. The defendant, who claimed to be Jesus Christ, was allowed to preach a brief sermon before remand to the city jail.
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UPI
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Hinton Attorney P H Brown Dies at 65
Percy H. Brown 65 a former assistant U S attorney for Southern West Virginia died today in a Hinton hospital after a long illness He graduated from the University of Virginia and practiced law in Hinton until 1954 when he was named to the federal post He retired in 1965 Funeral services will be held Wednesday
Snowstorm and Disasters Across Regions Hit Early Winter
Wire dispatches report a brief Rag snowstorm in the northern Rockies and Great Basin with cold rain and wet snow in Montana and Wyoming. A coal mine disaster survivor in Germany dies, bringing fatalities to 17. South Korea reports casualties and captures near the front with two Communist guns seized. In New Delhi, 20 Czechoslovaks seek asylum in Canada. A bus truck collision in Colombia kills seven, including a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer Salomon Vazques. Moscow sees snow flurries as citizens brace for a long winter.
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Montana
Wyoming
Luenen
Germany
Chash
James ‘George
New Delhi
Canada
U.S. Peace Corps
Mantica
Colombia
Salomon” Vazques
Cali
Moscow
Wabout
Fragmentary War Report Reveals Heavy Viet Nam Losses
Disjointed lines describe a battle at a Vietnamese shore, with government headquarters hit and many casualties. Reported figures include 228 killed and 065 wounded amid chaotic firing as ships bombard and retreat. two hand grenades are mentioned as either dropped by error or used in the exchange.
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Reservists case heard as court weighs stays
In Washington the court discussed the reservists and government appeal as the fall term nears. The majority indicated a delay in hearing the reservists involved in the action, with names including Cleveland and Meade among those referenced, while New Yorkers were also mentioned.
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Ed Phathe
Naith
Cleveland
Zotland Meade
Yorkers -In
Raleigh County Court mulls Sunday closing petition wording
The Raleigh County Court considers the validity of about 4000 signatures seeking a Sunday closing law on the general election ballot. President Charles Burdiss notes wording discrepancies may alter meaning, with Attorney General ruling to follow after petition verification of registered voters.
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Raleigh
Charles Burdiss
James Stanley
Burdiss
Minor Scott
Stanley
Fourth Day Of Violence In Londonderry Ireland
Northern Ireland reports a fourth day of clashes as Molotov cocktails hit a public housing office and armored police cars amid baton battles between police and Roman Catholic youths. Nearly 100 injured over the weekend and Monday, with warnings of further outbreaks as tensions between Catholic and Protestant communities persist in Londonderry and across Northern Ireland.
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O’higgins
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Dublin
Harold Wilson
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Southern Ireland
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Lontrol
Talks Prep Grows Quiet as Wednesday Forum Looms
Briefing early Monday morning limits details on ongoing discussions. Newsmen report parties remain cautious while preparing for the Wednesday talks, fueling speculation about possible outcomes and next steps.
Mingo GI Killed in Virginia Air Loss Report
UPI Defense reports the deaths of Virginia servicemen including Army Sgt. P Stepp of Mingo County and Air Sgt. James K. Connor of Princeton. Connor’s death is not attributed to hostile action.
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