Two Beckley juveniles charged with grand larceny
Two Beckley youths, ages 14 and 16, were booked on grand larceny and entering without breaking charges in Raleigh County. Milam, 29, of Hill Street, was jailed after arrest near Kroger for shoplifting and license violations. Ralph Hanks faced motor vehicle registration charges and was released on bond. Military service members Varco, Lemus, Antonia, and South were jailed for fleeing official eye from the military service and later released to Military Police custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Milam
Raleigh
Guy Polite
Thomas
Hill Street
Board of Education
Oing
Kroger Co
Ralph Hanks
Liense
Tranks
Joe Rodriguez
Elbert White
Jude Archie
Mietings Varco
Lemus Antonia
William
South
Withdrawal of Soviet forces from Czechoslovakia by Oct 28 including 30 percent pulled back
Diplomatic sources report the Soviet Union will withdraw about 30 percent of its 235,000 troop presence from Czechoslovakia by October 28, leaving roughly 22,500 to remain until Moscow is satisfied that conditions are normalized. The withdrawal was agreed October 4 during a Kremlin visit by Czechoslovak First Secretary Alexander Dubcek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovak Republic
Communist Party
Kremlin
Alexander Dubeck
Oldrich Cernik
Dubcek
Aervice of Socialisi
All But 23 500 Russians Will Be Withdrawn
Manila dispatch reports a disastrous sea incident near the southern Philippines where a 400 ton boat carrying hundreds of people sank after a fire started. Survivors described sharks circling the wreck as the vessel went down before dawn. Officials said 300 to 500 aboard, with many rescued, but heavy loss of life feared. The account also notes political remarks by West Virginia officials on conservation programs and a separate note about George Wallace campaign headquarters opening in Beckley accompanied by a press conference and staffing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
UPI
Philippines
Eiecee Angeles
Reseug
Tere
Interistand
Erry
Dumaruete
Keyser
Zamboanga City
West Virginia
Stewart L. Waal
Cotabato
Potomac State College
Udall
Pilar
Angeles
David
S. Black
Qwater
West Vir
Figinia
Conserva
Charleston
W.va
Norton
W. Va
Ila
America
George Wallace
American Arty
Alabama
Beckley
Raleigh County
Othenel Hannington
East Gulf
Bill Frost
Houser
Neville St
Campaigs
Judgment awards four large household appliances in case
Raleigh County Circuit Court orders award plaintiffs a $3708.19 default judgment against Sophia Builders and Supply Inc. in a action seeking possession of profinger stars ranges washers and dryers. Borg Warner Acroptanca Corp. is noted as the plaintiff with claims to recover items. Balfour Guthrie Canada Ltd. is ordered to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Osecision
Sophia Builders and Supply, Inc
Raleigh
Borg Warner Acroptanca Corp
Balfour Guthrie (Canada) Ltd
Gun laws clamp across state lines tighten on buyers
A bill tightens purchase rules with residency and age limits of 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns, imposes seven day waits with affidavits, and requires dealer records. It mandates five year prison terms for federal felony gun offenses and surplus weapon importation, with up to 5 000 dollar fines. Exemptions include Treasury licenses for collectors, Pentagon surplus distribution to clubs, and out of state trips with affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Pentagon
Sprouse Replies to Tax Center Report In Charleston
Sprouse answers a charge about a Job Corps Center tax matter. The statement cites his Charleston law practice and Packard Bell Electronics as a client. The Daily Mail questions the disclosed funds, while Tax Commissioner Lantz notes legal restrictions on public tax details. Sprouse says he spent two hours with Gov. Smith on the issue, billing $35 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard Bell
Office of Economic Opportunity
Charleston
Packard Bell Electrones
Daily Mail
Aso
State Tax Department
Clifford Lantz
Sprouse
Hulel C. Smith
Groups Occupy NYU Campus Buildings in Sit-In
Two student groups protest the firing of a Negro educator at New York University. About 40 members of Katara occupy Gould Memorial Library, while roughly 100 members of SDS take over Gould Stautent Center stairs. They vow to persist until Jo in Matchett is reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yarry
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Bronx
New York University
Katara
Gould Memorial Library
Students For Democratic Society
SDS
Gould Stautent
John
Cited Drivers Docketed in City Police Action
Reese Siler 55 of Corrine cited 12 15 am Thursday for improper traffic lane use and ordered to appear in Beckley Municipal Court. Mary Loraine Robinson 27 of Smoot Aye cited for failure to maintain vehicle control and ordered to Municipal Court. Tommy Ray Mullens 19 of Mankin Ave charged with speeding Thursday night by city officers. Claude Lee Stuart of Indianapolis arrested for speeding at 2 mph in a 60 mph zone, fined 10 dollars plus costs and remanded to Raleigh County Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Siler
Corrine
Reese
Beckley
Mary Loraine Robinson
Smoot Aye
Tommy Ray Mullens
Mankin Ave
Mullens
Mnticipal Court
Turnpike
Claude Lee Stuart
Indianapolis, Inc
Stuart
Lorena Wallace
Raleigh County
Neu
Postal Service Obtained For Beckley Shopping Center
The Beckley Plaza Shopping Center Merchants Association reports postal service gains for the Center. Association Secretary Tony Misiti says Russell Feazell and Fd Garten of the Beckley Post Office met with merchants today. Mail will be collected twice daily at 10 15 a m and 6 18 p m Deliveries occur by 10 a m each day. Direct mail to stores at Beckley Plaza Stopping Center Beckley West Virginia 25801. Collect boxes will be located at either end of the Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rspect
Beckley Plats
Beckley
Comem
Beckley Plaza
W. Va
Deaths and Funerals in Fayetteville and Nearby Areas
A string of death notices and funeral details from Fayetteville and surrounding towns. Sylvester Singletah Golf, 81, of Route 1 Fayetteville, will be buried in Memorial Park after services at Elyst Brethren Church Gatewood. Goff, born 1877 in Poinam County, died after a short illness in a Montgomery hospital. survivors include wife Nessie, three sons, a sister and many grandchildren. Services at Dodt-Payne Funeral Home and church rites at postwood church. Also listed are services for Benny Justice, Carl Wade Lily, Mrs. Ruby June Cox, Mrs. Grace Thompson, and Lissa D. Blanks, with locations at Evans, Rose and Quesenberry, Webb and Neon, and Ritchie and Johnson funeral homes, detailing burial sites, officiants, and family survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Sylvester Singletah
Route 1
Fayetteville
Elyst Brethren
Gatewood
Clowar
Goff
Montgomery
Poinam
Jake
Augusta Tharnton
Kirst Brethren
P&stewood
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Suvivors
Fates
Nessie Jones Goff
Jessa C
Walter E
Route 4
Clifton Mas Goff
Minden
Stella Espet
Charleston
Dodt-Payne
Benny Graig Justice
Oscar
Carolyn Parsley
Oceana
Evans Fensval
Scennas
Wayne Rollins
Palm Memorial Gardens
Apratheny
Man
Loch
Lisa Renee
Grande Justice
Benny Parsley
Kopyerston
Carl Wade Lily
Cool Ridge
Dean Pack
Carlie Cox
Bluestone Church
Gilbert Lilly
Finyma Tilly
Boyd
Cool Rides
Nellie Ly
Crabb Orchard
Sat Titty
Orlando
Rik Viends
Pam
Fupeval Gervleas
Ruby June Cox
Ausiita Ga
Pemberton
Webb and Neon Funeral Home
Shirley Donnelly
Rclating
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Second ‘Baptist Church
East Point
Thae Uaw
Grace Thompson
Sour Street
Sewell
Tate Joi
Jenny Allen
Leurice Dunkin
Pittsburgh
Miss. Tregita = Thompson
Staten’ Island
N.Y
Jenny
Joe Powell
Delo
Mich
Ritchie and Tomson
Lissa D. Blanks
Akron
Ohio
Smedy
Shelton
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home
W. ‘J. Carter
Greenwood
Hame
Beckley
Repins Danks
Mrr
Ars
James Binks
Skelton
Raymond Whillow Sr
Negro Group Sets Gary Meeting On 1868 Campaign
A Negro non-partisan political group the National Committee of Inquiry announced it would meet in Gary Indiana on Sunday to decide its position on the 1868 presidential campaign. The group chaired by Rep John Conyers Jr includes Gary Mayor Richard Hetcher Mel Martin Luther King Georgia state Rep lin Bond and Harry wela ante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
National Committee of Inquiry
Gary
India
John Conyers Jr
Mich
Richard Hetcher
Mel
Martin ‘Luther King
Georgia
Lin Bond
Harry Wela
Ante
Apollo 7 mission preview and launch details
Apollo 7 aims for a four million mile test flight to prove manned space travel can safely reach a 470000 mile round trip. The crew includes Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders with a planned 11 day mission though crew may shorten it. The Saturn 10 booster is extremely powerful and Apollo 7 features improvements after the tragic Apollo 1 fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Apollo
Frank Bormuo
James Lovell
William Anders
Lunar
Saturn
Apolllo 7
William Sehneider
Mars
Schirra
Brooklyn Bridge
Write-in bid begins as Beter backs Wallace ticket
UPI reports Peter D. Beter launched a write-in campaign for West Virginia governor on the George Wallace ticket. He billed himself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, claiming Wallace’s presidential bid aligns with his stance while asserting large vote losses due to alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarluuksion
UPI
Peter D. Beter
West Virginia
Secretary of State
Beter
Huntington
Arch, Moore Sr
Cecil Underwood
Justice Department
Deter
Donatrus
George Wallace
HRC to Hold Hearing on Discrimination by Clubs
West Virginia Human Rights Commission to begin public hearings into alleged racial discrimination by private liquor clubs. Cad Glatt and Chrisday stated hearings, to occur in November, will assess complaints case by case. Since 1967 act, commissions pursue cases of discrimination in public accommodations and employment with limited details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HRC
Charleston
UPL
West
Virginia
Silman
Rights Commission
Commission
Carl Glatt
Chrisday
Glatt
Bais
Glat
West Virginia
Bureau of Gov- Ten
Anton
Woman Sues Over Silver Bridge Collapse Injuries and Death
Margaret May Cantrell of Galpolis Ferry West Virginia sues for 800000 in U S District Court after her husband Anton Cantrell died in the December 15 Silver Bridge collapse. Defendants include the federal government Ohio Steel Corp J E Greiner Co and others with West Virginia not named as a defendant. The car plunged from the Ohio side between Kanauga Ohio and Point Pleasant West Virginia. Forty six people died in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culumpus
UPS
U.S
Margaret May Cantrell
Galpolis Ferry
W. Va
Anton Cantrell
State of
Ohio
US 8, Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
J. E. Greiner Co
Baltimore
West Virginia
Canteell
Cantrell
Bank of the Ohio
Ohio River
Kanauga
Land Point Pleasant
Beckley Bank Suit Names Beckleyans as Defendants
The First National Bank of Ceredo sues Beckley residents in Elkins court to collect 5100 on a six month 5200 promissory note dated March 21 1967. Defendants include Ronn Brown and endorsers M Lee Nehall and Clarence Pantoplus of Beckley. The bank states a 100 payment was made Dec 21 1967 and no further payments exist. Represented by Baer Napier Hamlin of Huntington for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Elkins
Ronn Brown
First National Bank of Ceredo
Brown
M. Lee Nehall
Clarence Pantoplus
Becktey
Baer
Napier, Hamlin
Huntington
Cevedo Bank
Stoppage Ends at Westinghouse Lamp Plant in Fairmont
A two day work stoppage at Westinghouse lamp plant in Fairmont ended as hourly workers agreed to return to work. Disciplinary action reportedly taken against a union member overshadowed the meeting at Local 627. Officials prepared to resume normal operations and finalize schedules to restore full production after the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
UPI
Westinghouse Corp
Hhrough
Fairmont Theater
State Road Commission
Condomnina
al Union
Hiccivicians
William
Ocal
Marten
Auction Funds Watchdog Notes Party Trial Ballot Shift
The Raleigh County committee reports funds from an auction and discusses campaign finance. Chair John Westey Smith notes polls after Humphrey and Ruskie support shifts and a Trap Hill rally is planned for Oct 19 at Trap Hill High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Democritic Executive
Industylat Millon
Curtiss Scott
Chiatvwan
John Westey Smith
Humphrey-Ruskie Uckel
Tom Winver
Sprouse
Raleigh County
Trap Hill High School
Smith
Hamphrey
Vietnam
Wamphrey
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvanian
Don Westio
No Sign Of Progress In Mine Talks
Washington UPI reports that negotiators for the United Mine Workers and the Bit Gemmows Coal Operators Association met in an effort to reach a new contract before the weekend for 80 000 miners. No progress was reported and union spokesmen held faint hope for a return to work by Monday. Talks included W A Boyle and George Indy with cautious comments from a UMW spokesman as miners in several states faced work stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UAV
Wasdinna
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virgina
Obley
Minols
Debating Nixon Dilemma Shapes Campaign Night
Nationally televised session draws about 3,000 at Love Field and university venue as Humphrey presses for debates with Nixon. Muskie and Humphrey plan a joint statement while continuing to push Wallace and address fundraising and TV time. Johnson endorses Humphrey Muskie in a nationally broadcast appeal as polling shows Wallace rising but Nixon still favored for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh
R-Tex
Love Field
Humphrey
Nixon
Ruicless
Wallace
Congress
Tha Ving Wuachtant
Cam
Yasonivey
Gel
Muskle
Nixa
Nixon Humphrey
Ifo
John Jayollege
Gri Iminatus
New York
Clnernngu Liate
Ohio Ciy
National Association of Newwspapers
Welcoine
Wall Street
Toney
Mumphrey
Johnson
Tumphrey
Sindlinger & Co
Yatas
Daspite
Weaver
HUD
Robert C. Weaver
Humphrey Barker
Harold Harold D. Cooley IV
N.C
Rhodesia
United States
Nine Convicted Of Burning Draft Records
In Baltimore a jury convicts nine defendants known as the Calverton Nine of burning Selective Service draft records last May in a protest over the Vietnam War. The verdict by the jury finds the defendants guilty on all charges, with potential prison terms up to years and fines up to 1822000. Two already serving terms in Baltimore received additional details at sentencing. The case includes Rev. Philip Berrigan and Rev. Daniel Berrigan among the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
UPD
Coribircom
Jesus Christ
Toszel Thomsen
Philip Berrigan
Thomas Lewis
Daniel Berrigan
Philip
Aasociate de Hain
Cornell University
Lmy
Daniel Berti
William Kinsler
Kinstler
U.S. Atty
Arthur Murphy
Ural
Smith to Crown Festival Queen at Wes Virginia Black Walnut Fest
SPENCER UP I Gay Hallett C Smith will crown Miss Patricia Callihan of Wood County as the festival queen at the 10th anniversary Virginia Black Walnut Festival in Spencer tonight.
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Ferry
Mul
California
Job Corps Center
Eet Senerpetits
I's Universal
Universal Corporation
Benny Justice
Cat Lilly
Ruby Cox
Lissa
Logan
Cunningham
Jo Sebirra
Harriet Bisel
Houston
Beckleyans
Demo Executive Committee
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