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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1965
Page
2
Washington area debate opened on a five year sugar ceiling bill. It aims to decide how much of the roughly 10 million tons of U S sugar will be bought domestically versus imported. The House Agriculture Committee version sets domestic supply at 65 percent.
Washington UPI Byrd and Randolph, both Democrats from West Virginia, voted opposite ways in a cloture attempt. The 47 to 45 tally failed to limit debate, as leadership pushed to curb Everett Dirksen's filibuster against a bill banning state right to work laws.
The report notes a plan to set quotas on sugar imports and to pursue foreign producers to keep prices high. It also covers moves to urge Francis X. Morrissey’s nomination to a Boston federal court, drawing opposition from the American Bar Association as unqualified. Senate debate aims to stall Right-To-Work as House prospects dim. Adjournment plans target final must pass legislation by next week.
U S officials tried to curb the postwar flux of refugees leaving Cuba by small boats. The Coast Guard warned skippers of possible prosecution if they returned. Despite warnings, about 10 boats were reported in Cuba ready to pick up refugees, with others turning back.
Joseph W. Christian, 48, of I. Christian formerly of Eccles, survived by step-mother Ethel, two brothers Douglas of Atlantic City and I. D. of Beckley, two sisters Glenna Bear of Stanford and Midge Minor of Barstow, in Seattle funeral home. services held Saturday for Mrs Filomena Cassinelli mother of Charles C. Cassinelli Mullens, died Oct. 5 Mobile Alabama. services at Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Hazard Kentucky. burial Catholic Cemetery Jellico Tennessee. she survived by four other sons three daughters 26 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren. body at Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville. (RNS)
Graveside services for Patricia Diane Green two month old daughter of Spec 4 and Mrs James M Green will be held at 2 p m Thursday in Pierce Cemetery Fayetteville with the Rev Luther Fletcher presiding The child died Oct 1 at home Surviving are a sister Pamela at home and the text ends.
Vatican City reports Pope Paul VI forbids Ecumenical Council discussion on priestly celibacy noting the topic's delicacy and far reaching importance for the church. The ruling aims to avoid public debate and protect sensitive church doctrine.
Supports Medicare New York UPI reports the House of Delegates of the New York State Academy of General Practice urged member doctors to back the new Medicare law calling the health care measure the law of the land.
21 year old Karol Rae Hammon Miss Alaska 1964 slipped from a rocky ledge atop Mt Sugarloaf near Deerfield Mass while picnicking with Smith College students. She hung briefly and fell 200 feet to her death. Classmate Virginia Scheer 18 of Oklahoma City grabbed Hammon’s wrist but could not save her. Hammon died three hours later at Farren Memorial Hospital Montague. She was to be buried in Hoisington Kansas.
Johnson received nutrients and intravenous glucose, walked with assistance, and showed normal vitals. White House doctors and press secretary Moyers issued guidance to rest, maintain a minimal schedule, and limit official callers in the coming weeks.
Indonesia outlaws Sukarno era foes as Untung is captured. A 500000 strong crowd surrounds Medan's Freedom Square demanding the execution of Communist rebels and a ban on the Communist Party.
In Berkeley two youths, Gary P. Ward and Richard Morales, were arrested for wiretapping after a wall type telephone was found in a car dashboard. A dial tone emerged as officers traced a line from the car to a nearby pole and the pair were allowed to call a lawyer from jail.
New York UPI report says belly dancer Neila Ates remains on the critical list at Bellevue Hospital after an overdose of barbiturates. Doctors say she is doing nicely. friends cite despondency over lack of regular work. Ates, 32, once a Broadway sensation in the musical Fanny, was found unconscious in her apartment Sunday.
United Press International notes Britannica confirms Columbus descendants may bear the title admiral granted after reaching the New World. The designation remains linked to his voyage and status in early exploration lore.
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Gov Hulett C Smith told 13 southern state school boards that continuing Head Start is key to breaking poverty. He said Economic Opportunity Agency will push meetings to sustain next year and expand to full year programs for three year olds and up. Maryland Supt Sensabaugh urged easing regulations and expanding educational innovation beyond a fad.
The United States and Britain will extend negotiations with West Germany and other NATO allies before finalizing plans for a NATO nuclear force. British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart pressed for caution, while U.S. officials stress Germany's role to deter its independent arsenal. Additional topics included Vietnam Rhodesia Indonesia and Kashmir.
Brooke County steelworker John W Turner faced murder charges for throwing his two children from the Ft. Henry Bridge in 1958. In a Weston State Hospital report, Turner is described as insane then and now, leading Prosecutor Arch W Riley to seek dismissal due to lack of chance for conviction. The victims were Johnnie, 3, and Betty Marie, 6.
Final arguments in the Penn Central merger case are scheduled October 20. The combined system would span about 23 271 miles of road with gross revenues near 1 806 billion and assets around 6 041 billion. The plan, including New York Central and New Haven, would control roughly 57 percent of revenues, with 25.4 percent for C&O and 17.6 percent for IN&W.
The West Virginia Supreme Court today reduced inmate Edwin G Widmyer’s life term to 1 to 15 years. The 1955 life sentence under the Habitual Criminal Act followed a Morgan county grand larceny conviction. The court voided the life sentence after finding lack of counsel at a 1937 prior conviction, but kept the 1 to 10 year term on the grand larceny plus five years for the valid prior conviction.
Mada lyn Murray an atheist whose lawsuits helped strike down compulsory school prayers was ordered extradited from Texas to Maryland to face assaulting a police officer charges. Governor Connally signed the extradition papers saying Maryland deserves full faith and credit. Murray a divorced 46 year old said she would fight extradition and feared retaliation if sent back to Baltimore. She is accused of kicking a police sergeant at her Baltimore home on June 30 1964.
Hollywood gossip notes a fictional Minneso ta congressman Glen Morley elopes with Katy Holstrum on The Farmer's Daughter air date November 1. Inger Stevens who plays Katy remains single. Four days were needed to film the wedding sequence amid nervous tension and public gifts.
Boat retailers assess the market and conclude that roughly 65 percent of households in the United States have the means to purchase a boat, signaling a strong potential for sales growth across regions and income groups.
The United States and Brazil stand as the world's largest producers of oranges, driving global supply. Their farming sectors contribute significantly to export markets and domestic consumption, with major growing regions in Florida California and São Paulo state.
The Roman Catholic Church faces charges of a superiority complex in missionary work. Pope Paul VI announced decrees at the Oct 28 session, including a move to strengthen bishops' independence from the Curia. Jesuit head Arrupe condemned missionary defects such as infantilism and sentimentalism.
Gov Hulett C Smith appointed Elmus L Snoderly of Fairmont to fill an unexpired term on the State Board of Education ending Nov 14 1973 after Stephen J Russek resigned. Smith also named Walter E Basham of Wilcoe to the McDowell County Court succeeding R L Martin who resigned.
Amin tore Fanfani president of the United Nations General Assembly rests comfortably at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after a Saturday fall on a wet pavement damaged a thigh tendon. A decision on surgery to repair the leg injury was pending. Fanfani 57 received Italian mission members Monday as his thigh was placed in a cast. Also noted is the Milky Way taking about 200 million years to circle the sun.
In 1902 Dr Willis Carrier developed the first air conditioning system, a milestone in climate control engineering that enabled precise humidity and temperature management for industrial processes. This breakthrough paved the way for modern cooling and comfort technologies.
A Cameraman is injured amid tense protests as 15 Negro students are held at a stone wall during bus boarding in Crawfordville. Police and FBI observe as 700 Negro marchers confront white counterprotesters and Klansmen amid ongoing desegregation efforts led by King allies.
Public Land Corporation activists clash over legality of a dredging contract with officials divided. A suit is pending and a potential contract cancellation looms after judicial ruling. Resolutions call for mineral removal reviews and a 1966 legislative focus. Harrison Everett named temporary executive secretary amid civil service check.
Phyllis Diller, 48, wed Donovan in a near crowded ceremony on Thursday. She was previously married to Sherwood Diller, with whom she had five children. Donovan is a widower with two children. Diller is scheduled to begin filming with Bob Hope Wednesday for Boy, Did I Get A Wrong Number.
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