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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1968

Page

8

Fragmented WV weather prompts readers to ask dates and deaths

A jumble of questions and notes from a West Virginia reader lists inquiries about deaths reported on the Turnpike, weather records from Raleigh County Airport, and the 1967 68 winter. It also includes a correction from the State Police about studded tires dates from November 40 to April 1 and a comment on local high school access and race issues.

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Prospects Improve In Mine Contract Talks

Washington UP I report says United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association began talks Monday night aiming to improve a new contract. The current pact, covering about 0.0 0 0 diners, expires at midnight under an old day termination. Spokesmen said both sides are broadly agreed on the overall package cost, but disputed terms on working conditions and safety measures. More miners did not report for work as many locals remained on strike for nearly a week.

Wasiington UPI United Mine Workers Cusiw Assa Prospecta Caninno Tinian UMW WHA Bayley Theenniun George Judy Atu

New Initiatives in Foreign Policy Debate

A fragmentary account notes remarks by Humphrey and Nixon about U S foreign policy. They discuss avoiding taking sides in Sino-Soviet tensions and seeking flexible talks with the Kremlin. Nixon plans a possible meeting in Flint Michigan to press for action and contrasts short term points with four years of change.

Fox Ching Kumphrey Thada Ard United States Flint Nixon Mich George Wallace London UPE Filbert J. Humphrey IC. Thaler Kremlin Ameri Io Jabril

Wallace Uses Humor to Deter Hecklers in Campaign

Wallace deftly turns interruptions into humor during rapid-fire exchanges with hecklers in Baltimore and Washington. He mocks opponents and even uses self-deprecating lines to deflect antagonism, urging dialogue while noting crime at home and abroad.

Wallace-Ohio Issue Politics A Topic As Court Opens

Opening sessions of the Supreme Court focused on Bra day politics as Chief Justice Warren and Justice Fortas debated George C. Wallace's bid to appear on Ohio's ballot as a third party presidential candidate. The court heard the first arguments Monday with other justices weighing in.

Charlotte G. Moulton Wasitington UPI Supreme Court Karl Warren Senate George C. Wallace Ohio Aba Forlas Jolnsch Wallace American Independent Party Potter Stewart Richard M. Nixon Ithert H. Huowphcey Lw Lawce Court Charles 8. Lopeman Preounsel Ohio Attorney S General's Office SSI Yore Thames

Mostly Sunny Weather Forecast and Record Highs

Beckley and vicinity enjoy mostly sunny conditions this afternoon with a high near 70. Tonight remains fair with valley fog. low around 40. Wednesday looks warmer with highs near 70 and a 6 percent precipitation chance through the day. Airport data lists several observation times and a mixture of clear and cloudy conditions in regional gauges.

Beckley Sone Valley Wss Pam Winton Mrestile Tex Evanston Wyo

Charleston Judge Grants Man Two Wishes In Court

Charleston municipal judge John Char nick granted two wishes to a man who faced charges of threatening to kill his wife. The man, claiming to be Jesus Christ, was allowed to preach a brief sermon during the session. When asked why his wife was with him, he answered, “Judge Wheathoe he ro Mea Elanyte here with her.”

Charleston UPI John Char Lan Jesus Christ Wheathoe

Hinton Attorney P H Brown Dies at 55

Ferey H Brown, 55, former U S attorney for Southern West Virginia, died today in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. A University of Virginia graduate, he practiced law here until 1954 when appointed to the federal post, retiring in 1965. Funeral services set for Wednesday.

Hinton UPI Ferey H. Brown Strant U. S West Virginia Jong Wutess Brown University of Virginia

Weather and conflict brief from today’s world events

A terse wire wrap reports a quick Montana snowstorm ended while Great Basin states faced cold nights with ongoing rain and snow. In Germany a survivor died from a Luenen explosion toll rising to seventeen. South Korean troops claimed two North Korean deaths and seized weapons after clashes near the truce line. Canada may grant asylum to two Czechoslovaks fearing return home amid Soviet invasion. A bus truck collision in Colombia killed seven people including a US Peace Corps volunteer and injured 46. Moscow got its first snow as residents brace for a long winter.

Montana Rockies Great Basin Wyoming Luenen Germany Souith James George New Delhi Canada U.S. Peace Corps Mantiea Colombia As. Fuerte Salomon Varques Cali Moscow

Fierce fighting near Saigon leaves heavy casualties

Reported by United Press a large clash today near Saigon produced high casualties as North Vietnamese forces mounted counterattacks around the capital. The battle, described as among the fiercest in recent weeks, left dozens of enemy dead while U S forces and Saigon troops reported heavy fighting around the northern approaches to the city.

Saigon UPD Trang Datus Szigon

Callup Protesters Court Won't Block Transfer Of Reservists

Washington dispatch reports the Army will move reservists from the 2018th Service and Supply Company of Schenectady to Vietnam despite a court appeal. The 44th Army Postal Unit and other units face legal challenges to transfers under a 1956 law empowering presidential callups without a declared war. The Supreme Court opened its term by rescinding stays on the transfers, with decisions pending on whether to hear further petitions.

Washington UPI Army Vietnam Schenecta Lust & Supremeldy New Court New Jersey Wiliam Douglas Lee Don Looney 173Rd Petroleum Campany Cleveland Gaidiers Perses Cleveland, Jonio 100 and Supplies and Service Company Ft. George S. Meade M 3 Irany Congress

Talks Near Breakthrough in Vietnam Talks Before Election

Diplomatic sources report progress is possible before the November presidential election as negotiators led by Averell Harriman and Xuan Thuy meet for a second time. No firm agreement yet, with U.S. demands for a halt to bombing and Hanoi’s position under consideration. In Raleigh, an attorney general’s briefing says 4,000 county residents signed petitions challenging the Sunday closing law.

Paris Vietnam U.S Cyrus Vance Washington Gary Wy Averell Harsiman Xuan Thuy North Vietnam United States Charles Raleigh Burdiss James Stanley Burdiss Minor Scott Stanley

Violence flares as protests grip Londonderry again

Reported fourth day of clashes in Northern Ireland centers on Londonderry where Molotov cocktails and stone throwing erupt between Catholic and Protestant factions. Police in armored cars patrol streets amid rising tensions and injuries, while political figures call for calm and probe the rioting as authorities warn of possible further violence.

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