Brother Pleads Guilty in Raleigh County Shooting Case
Theodore Anderson, 29, of Lester, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his 18 year old brother Calvin S. Anderson. He was arraigned before Judge C Berkley Lilly and ordered to return for sentencing November 6. Other trials set include five murder indictments and cases for Cottle, Hoover, Justice, Lusk, and Burrell with dates ranging from October 24 to November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Anderson
Lester
Calvin S. Anderson
Raleigh County
C.’ Berkley Lilly
Anderson
Thomas Edward Cottle
Prosperity
Samuel Austin Cottle
George Hoover Jr
Beaver
Jimmy Joe Redden
Beckley
Sprague
Charles Watson Justice
Killarney
Paul Roscoe Rose
James Stanley Lusk
Shady Spring
Huntington State Hospital
Sara Esther Lusk
Henry David Burrell
Jessie Ronald Minor
Trial dates set in West Virginia murder cases
Reported November 30 1971 courts will hold trials on November 20 for Henry Lionel Harvey 22 of Camp Creek charged with the murder of James K Kessler 25 of Beckley at a roadside park on U S 19 in Batoff Mountain June 9 Larry Wayne Jones 26 of Sophia faces a motion to dismiss over the knifing death of Danny Ward 23 of Beaver on April 11 1971 Judge Lilly to rule on the motion based on court term counts and further arraignments and trial dates to be announced by the Circuit Clerk’s office after arraignments conclude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lionel ‘Harvey
Camp Creek
James K. Kessler
Beckley
U. S. 19
Batoff Mountain
Larry Wayne Jones
Sophia
Lilly
Jones
Danny Ward
Beaver
Circuit Clerk’s
Spying Figures Reveal Segretti Ties In Nixon Campaign
In San Francisco last summer a reunion led to claims that Segretti met with Shipley and discussed sabotage to disrupt Democratic primaries. Dixon and Nixt denied involvement while Segretti alleged a devious plan to pit Democrats against each other and hinder convention unity. The Post notes FBI identification of Segretti as a Nixon re election operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segretti
San Francisco
Shipley
Washington
Georgetown Inn
Dulles
J. Peter Dixon
Nixon
Dixon
Roger L. Nixt
Dennison, Towa
Nist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Julie Nixon Eisenhower Cancels Parkersburg Visit
Mayor William Nicely said Julie Nixon Eisenhower canceled her planned appearance in Parkersburg due to severe scheduling problems. A White House aide would follow up on the possibility of rescheduling, he reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
UPI
William Nicely
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Nicely
White House
Nixon Maintains Large Lead In Harris Poll
United Press International reports Louis Harris poll shows Nixon at 60 percent to 33 percent for McGovern among 1,585 voters. Nixon leads by 27 points, similar to September results. McGovern schedules a prime time speech on Vietnam while Kissinger pursues peace talks in Paris amid pre election momentum. Campaigns include Michigan stop for McGovern and White House schedule for Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Louis Harris
George
McGovern
Nixon
Gallup
Harris
Henry A. Kissinger
Paris
Kissinger
France
U.S
Saigon
McGoevern
Vietnam
Moscow
Henry Kissinger
Washington
Soviet Union
58 West Virginia Mines on Hazardous List Under Watch
Federal inspectors are daily checking 58 coal mines in West Virginia out of 122 listed as potentially hazardous. The list, prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Mines, ranks states and details six risk factors, with inspections continuing until January 1. Major mines across West Virginia are named in the checked list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
West Virginia
Donald P. Schlick
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Schlick
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Colorado
Illinois
Utah
Indiana
Alabama
Robinson Run
Mountaineer Coal Co
Lumberport
Williams
Mountaineer
Nora
Consol
Mounntaineer
Farmington
States
Loveridge
Fairview
Jordan
Arkwright
Christopher Coal Co
Mona
Humphrey
Valley
Triadelphia
Beech Bottom
Windsor Power House Coal Co
Windsor Heights
Silux
The
New River Company
Mount Hope
Keystone
Eastern Assn. Coal Corp
Herndon
Eastern
Stotesbury
East Gulf
Eccles
Westmoreland
McAlpin
Buckeye
iPocahontas
Fuel Co
Stephenson
Slab Fork
Slab Fork Coal Co
Sewell
Sewell Coal ‘Co
Nettie
Birch
Island Creek Coal Co
Senate Fails To End Anti-Busing Filibuster
UPI reports the Senate refused to invoke cloture on antibusing legislation with a 45 to 37 vote, falling short of the two-thirds required. A second vote was planned for Wednesday, with a possible third on Thursday if needed, as House backers race to act before adjournment. Senator Griffin argues opposition reflects concerns for children, while Senator Kennedy warns desegregation harms for poor white neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate
Dixie Bloc
House
Nixon
Blankenship Sues Fairmont Mobile Homes Over Unpaid Work
Three suits filed against Fairmont Mobile Homes, American Accessories Inc. vs Joseph Mentz over a missing defendant and property attachment sought, and Montgomery Ward & Co. sues Bill and Geraldine Austin for 769.21 in goods and merchandise debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blankenship Construction Co
Fairmont Mobile Homes
Blankenship
American Accessories Inc
Joseph Mentz
Stanaford
Mentz
Montgomery Ward & Co
Bill
Geraldine Austin
Ameagle
Adequate Instruction Might Have Saved Blacksville Miners
Nine miners died in the Blacksville No 1 mine fire. Donald P. Schlick said with proper instruction and escapeways the fatalities could have been avoided. He noted safety gains but stressed discipline and training remain essential to prevent repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksville
Morgantown
W. Va
OPI
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Donald P. Schlick
Schlick
Bureau
Death Notices From Pineville and Oak Hill
Death notices report Arnold Bailey of Pineville died after a long illness in Mullens hospital at 2 30 a m The body is at Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville Dewey Franklin Massie 71 of 206 Martin Ave Oak Hill died today at 4 45 am in a local hospital after a long illness The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Survivors of Mrs Shelby Roberts 33 of Richmond Va include two sisters and four brothers Funeral services for Mrs Roberts set for 2 p m Wednesday at Church of God Josephine with Rev Charlie Spears officiating Burial will follow at Odd Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bailey
Pineville
Mullens Hospital
Robertson- Foglesong Funeral Home
Rns
Dewey Franklin Massie
Martin Ave
Oak Hill
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Shelby Roberts
Richmond
Mary Farley
Fireco
Sharon Pegram
Lorraine
Ohio
Johnny Aliff
Beckley
Riley
Billy
Mickey Aliff
Chicago
Dale Fletcher
Obituary notices from Beckley area mourn several residents
Obituaries list Albert Ellis 69 of Beckley dying after a long illness with services at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor. Ed Reed 85 of Glen Daniel dies in Roanoke Virginia hospital after a long illness. services at Glen Daniel United Methodist Church with burial at Sunset Mausoleum. Reed survived by wife Virginia and nine grandchildren among others. Asa Davis 43 of Glen Jean dies in Durham North Carolina. body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor. services pending. Virginia Ada Coffman 48 of 812 No Oakwood Ave dies at local hospital. services Wednesday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. calling hours after 6 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ellis
Beckley
Ritchie ‘and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Asa Davis
Glen Jean
Durham
N. C
Brooklyn
Roy M. Davis
Cordelia Davis
First Baptist Church
Wayne
Beard’s Fork
Douglas Davis
Springfield
Mass
Ella Ferguson
Columbus
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Virginia Ada Coffman
Oakwood Ave
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
Fred Dillon
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Funeral services held for Mrs Laura Belvin Gentry
Mrs Laura Belvin Gentry 72 of 1515 Harper Road dies after short illness in local hospital. Funeral at 11 a m Thursday Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev K C Lilly Jr. burial Sunset Memorial Park. Survived by three daughters four sons five sisters two brothers 11 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call 5 to 9 p m Wednesday at funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belvin Gentry
Harper Road
Melton
K. C. Lilly Jr
Sunset Memorial Park
Gentry
Rockville
John
Nancy Wyatt Holland
Hilltop Baptist Church
James C. Gentry
Golden
Beula) Morgan
Towson
Hugh
Jean Ruth) Justice
Escondido
Calif
Jerry
Janet) Pizzino
Foster City
James Rovert
Detroit
Mich
Col
Paul Gentry
Fort Bragg
N. C
Hubert
Alexandra
Ruben
Beckley
Lakie) ‘Brooks
Ravencliff
James
Effie) Brooks
Lynco
Millard
Garnet
Mathey
Grundy
Dal
Gracie) Tolliver
Milford, Conn
Lou Dixon
Bolt
John Holland
Estil Goode
Roy
Amtrak fights summer route cuts amid ridership surge
Amtrak plans a three part approach to protect routes through October 1973 amid rising May and June ridership. Proposed changes include rerouting Chicago Florida service via Richmond and removing the Newport News to Chicago leg in favor of a bus option, with possible terminal shift for the Washington Parkersburg line. parkersburg is mentioned as a potential shortened service point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amtrak
Transportation Department
OMB
Louisville
Birmingham
Ala
Richmond
Indianapolis
Nashville
Montgomery
Newport News
Chicago
Washington- Parkersburg
W.va
Grafton
Ulster Nears All-Out War
Gunman assassinated Ulster soldier John Roddy a 50-year old UDR sergeant in Newry County Down amid rising sectarian violence. Strabane town hall bombings injured no one. McHugh, an IRA operative, was arrested in Belfast. London spokesman Connor Cruise O Brien warned Northern Ireland edging toward full-scale civil conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
UPD
Ulster
Newry
County Down
Irish Republic
Strabane
London
Connor Cruise O’brien
Northern Ireland
Irish ‘Republic
Labor Party
O’brien
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Julie
Michigan
GOP
Solvay
Allied Chemical Corp
Capels
Maitland
Pocahontas
Guyan
Island Creek
Stowe
Kelly
National
National Coal Mining Co
Ragland
Dehue
Youngstown ‘Mines Corp
Paragon
Amherst Coal Co
Orville
Wharton
Sen
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Senate Gop
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Kennedy
Wy Sanstone
Ichmon
1614
Kanawha St
Beckley, W. Va
Arnold
Bailey
Dewey F. Massie
Ed Reed
Glen Daniel
United Methodist Church
Samuel Meadows
Reed
Roanoke
Amigo
Ely J
Susan Sizemore Reed
Virginia Elizabeth Graham Reed
Frank
High Bridge
N. J
Huntington
Fred
Salem
Archie
Barboursville
Wesley
Clifton Forge
Sadies McKinney
Hester Evans
Mercia . Graham
Odd
Howard McKinney, Jr
John McKinney
Fred Reed Jr
Archie Reed Jr
Kimberly Reed
Charles Evans
Joseph Evans
Caffee Funeral Home
Laura B. Gentry
Office of Management and Budget
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