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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1956

Page

11

Soviet Troops In Hungary Spark Chronicling Revolt In Budapest

Soviet and Hungarian forces clash with rebels in Budapest as tanks roll through Danube streets. Reports from Budapest radio and eyewitnesses describe fighting near Parliament, rising casualties, and calls for Nagy to lead a new government amid fears of a broader purge.

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Khrushchev Backs Down In Polish Sovereignty Deal

Polish and Soviet sources say Khrushchev accepted a freer Poland and backed off Moscow’s control. He allegedly apologized for a harsh Polish press attack and called off pressure on the new regime. Relations improved after a telephone pledge to Go miliuska amid anti Soviet demonstrations.

Warsaw Nikita Khrushchev Poland Khrushchev Moscow Wladyslaw” Gomiuska Communist Party Russia Geniulka Siberia Konstantin Rokossovsky

Rioters Kill 53 As French Seize 5 Algerian Rebels

Meknes riots flare as French and Moroccan forces guard European zones. At least 53 dead, mostly Europeans, after a Moroccan trooper's mistaken shot sparked violence. French, Moroccan patrols uncover burning farms and bodies near the Portuguese bridge. Authorities report eight European corpses found near the road to Rabat. Sultan Mohammed V cancels talks as tensions rise between Tunis and Rabat. Clarence Tens Welch jailed on parole violation in Raleigh County.

Rabat Morocco France Meknes Rioling Tunis Mohammed V Tunisia Algeria Arica Clarence Tens, Welch Raleigh

Hanna Case inched toward end as IRS witness testifies

Special Agent F Leo Baumgardner wrapped up two-day testimony in the Homer Hanna income tax trial in Fairmont. He described discrepancies between checks and stubs from the Hanna Insurance Agency and noted stubs tied to political contributions while defense counsel pressed for further interviews with Hanna. The government planned to rest later today with three West Virginia Supreme Court justices present as defense witnesses.

Fairmont F. Leo Baumgardner Internal Revenue Service Homer Hattnac Baumgardner Hanna Insurance Agency Stubes Hasna Charleston U.S. District Court West Virginia Carl G. Bachmann Wheeling Hanna State Supreme Court Frank ‘C. . Haymond William T. Logins Huntington James G. Riley

Anderson Blasts GOP In Maxwell Hill Revolt

Raleigh County Democratic chairman Harry E. Anderson delivers a prepared statement attacking the Republicans and a so called Maxwell Hill revolt. He accuses media bias and claims Democratic support for road funding and infrastructure while criticizing GOP candidates and road policy.

Anderson Gop Maxwell Hill Raleigh County Harry E. Anderson Maxwell Hil County Court Benjamin Scott- Tissue -Legislative

Fire Victims Relief Sought in Rhodell

Citizens of Rhodell rally to aid the Hopkins family after a Monday fire ruined their furnishings and clothes. Mayor Leon Saunders and Rhodell Methodist WSCS members organize a relief program. donations of clothing furniture and housewares are urged at Gulf Super Market or Almond’s Market via organizer Pansy Whitaker.

Rhodell Leon Saunders Women's Society of Christian Service Almond’s Market Pansy Whittaker WSCS

India Proposes Suez Settlement

New Delhi reports a proposed settlement between the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority and a users association. A government spokesman said the plan was presented to Cairo London and UN headquarters in New York. No confirmation that the country concerned accepted the Indian plan.

New Delhi India Associa. Hoa V. Roo Krishna Manon Cairo London United Nations New York

Hinton Brakeman Struck by Freight Train in Yard

Hinton brakeman Hutt entford Young, 32, of Hinton, a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway worker, was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital at 10 p.m. Tuesday after being struck by a moving freight train in the Quinnimont Yard. He stood too near the oncoming vehicle and sustained abrasions to his left shoulder. A hospital spokesman listed his condition as good.

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Eisenhower and Stevenson widen campaign clash on big business

The campaign scene shifts as Eisenhower and Stevenson press dual issues. Eisenhower defends profits and warns against halting nuclear tests. Stevenson urges U S leadership to curb the hydrogen bomb and argues big business growth harms small firms. Nixon joins GOP criticism while Kefauver condemns administration prosperity.

Associated Press Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Stevenson United States New Washington Suez Russia Dulles Inz In Ste Your Middle East Nixon Eisenhower Nixon Omb Dashwtight Eisen‘shawer Secre‘lars State

President to Make Six Speeches in Week

The White House announced six campaign speeches by President Eisenhower next week. He will make three trips to Florida Virginia Texas Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, visiting three of the four Southern states he carried in 1952.

Washington White House Eisenhower Florida Virginia Texas Oklahoma Pennsylvania

Marland Attacks Revercomb on Veterans Voting Record

Governor Marland blamed insufficient school funding for problems and criticized his Republican rival Revercomb. He cited Revercomb’s Senate voting record from 1943 to 1949 as anti veteran and anti serviceman, while discussing servicemen ballot use in public elections.

Associated Press Marland U.S. Senate Sen Chap Man Revercomb Senate Westmorelaund Huntington Marlandercomb

Powell Labels Adlai Slave to Dixiecrats

LA report on Rep Powell accusing Adlai Stevenson of being a slave to the Dixiecrats at a political rally. He urged support for Eisenhower over Stevenson, calling his backers hypocrites. Events included pickets, police escorts, and remarks about civil rights and party loyalty.

Powell Adlai Los Angeles Adam Stator Powell Adlai Stevenson Sen Eastland Mississippi Gov Talmadge Georgia Sen. Long Louisiana America Cear Eisen Stevenson Eleanor. Roosevelt

Mollohan to Visit Raleigh Co Thursday Rally and Events

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mollohan will speak at a Raleigh County rally Thursday night in the Criminal Courtroom of the Raleigh County Courthouse. He attends a noon luncheon at Sophia Methodist Church and an open house at the C. C. Lewis home in Daniels from 4 to 6 pm. Barron, state attorney general candidate, is set to appear on the program, his first Raleigh County visit, with entertainment by the Hal Toppers Rand.

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State Waives Death Penalty in New Case

Bernard Shrewsbury Fink, 28, of Covel, is on trial in Raleigh County Criminal Court for first degree murder in the July 14 shooting of Samuel Walker. The state, while waiving the death penalty, seeks conviction with mercy possible. four men, including Emory Bodenheimer, Howard Shrewsbury, and Wilford Lusk, are charged. The defense claims self defense and questions motive as testimony outlines alleged planning, encroaching violence, and a moonshine context. Jurors heard opening arguments as the group reportedly sought Walker, escalated to fatal shooting, then fled, with car breakdown delaying pursuit. Judge Harry A. McCreery noted no other trials are scheduled this term.

Bernard Shrewsbury Fink Covel Raleigh Fink Samuel Walker Emory Ray Bodenheimer Howard Shrewsbury Dott Wilford Lusk A. J. Sparacino Sparacino Rilfe Walkeri Josephine Lusk Matoaka Bodenheimer Shrewsbury Walker Hom Thhey Odd Walker Port Bink Sparacine Raleigh County Harry AL. McCreery McCreery Tria

Beckley Skies Daily Almanac for Thursday

The Sun sets at 5 35 p m and rises at 6 43 a m. The Moon rises at 9 51 p m with Last Quarter on Oct 26. Deneb is prominent high in the north at 6 52 p m Sirius is due south at 4 33 a m. Visible planets include Saturn setting at 6 45 p m Mars in the south east Venus and Lupuster at 5 51 p m.

Deneb Sirius Saturn Mars Venus Lupiter Fise Pam

Psychiatric Exam Set for Cantrell

The murder and trial of James Thomas Cantrell, 25, of Beckley, have been continued to the next Raleigh County Criminal Court term. Judge McCreery said a psychiatric hearing will be held at an institution equipped for tests after the prosecutor's recommendation. The case stems from the Aug. 9 slaying of Clennanda Lewis, 19, of Prosperity. Cantrell claimed a death pact but the gun jammed.

James Thomas Cantrell Fifth Sr Beckley Raleigh County Criminal Court Harry L. McCreery Cantrell Clennanda Lewis Miss Lewis

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