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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1962

Page

11

Stevenson and Zorin clash at UN over Cuba missiles

United Nations scene as Adlai Stevenson fends off Valerian Zorin's evasive reply about Soviet missiles in Cuba. Stevenson demands a yes or no on missile sites, brandishes photos of Can delaria buildup, and urges UN verification. Zorin cites official Soviet statements and declines a direct answer, while Stevenson warns the crisis endangers peace.

Donald Johnston United Nations N.Y UPI U.S Adlai Stevenson Valerian A. Zorin Stevenson Security Council Zorin Hell U.S.S.R Cuba Daniel Schweitzer Chile Tiger Tass Soviet Union Kennedy Gromyko

Grafton Makes All-America City Finalists List

Grafton West Virginia joined 21 other communities in the All-America Cities finals. Delegates from the 22 finalists will present their cases before the jury at the National conference in Washington on November 16 and 17. Eleven winners will be named early next year for outstanding citizen action and community problem solving.

New York API Grafton W. Va National Municipal League League William Collins Washington

Rockefeller says no significance to bypassing Kennedy NY town

Gov Nelson A Rockefeller stated there was no special significance in his decision to bypass Kennedy a small town of about 500 residents in southwestern New York during his campaign tour.

Jamestown N.Y UPI Nelson A. Rockefeller Kennedy New York

Outlook for You and Yours in 1962 Horoscope Page

A bright outlook grows and travel plans should be enjoyable after noon. Advice urges common sense in outings and cautions against overtravel. Horoscope segments for Aries to Pisces assign daily prompts, with guidance on kindness, risk avoidance, finances, and social ties, noting a 1962 Field Enterprises magazine context.

Cuban Crisis Analysis Shows Narrow Room For Negotiation

Analysis by Stewart Hensley notes limited diplomatic maneuver space despite talks willingness. It highlights Stevenson’s demand to remove missiles from Cuba, Kennedy administration pressures, and Khrushchev’s risk of escalation. U Thant’s mediation faces gaps as UN efforts hinge on obstacle-laden U.S. blockade and Soviet denial of missile presence. The piece frames Cuba crisis as broader Soviet strategy in Berlin and global expansion, with ships’ movements and U.N. talks signaling possible, yet fragile, openings for discussions.

Stewart Hensley Washington UPI Bors Khrushchev United States Berlin Berlin-Cuba U.N Thant U.S Cuba United Nations

West Virginia voter questions overhauls budgeting power

A veteran state commentator argues West Virginia must end the six governor board system to create a centralized executive budget. Proponents say the plan consolidates agencies for efficiency. opponents warn of excessive single leadership power amid a 90 to 20 unit reduction. The measure, from the 1957 Commission on Constitutional Revision, faces strong backing and organized opposition.

J. Richard Toren Charleston UPI West Virginia Henry Miller Paw Paw Morgan County Board of Public Works Boards of Higher Education West Virginia Education Association West Virginia Commission On Constitutional Revision State Bar Jaycees League of Women Voters Cecil H. Underwood Okey L. Patteson Homer A. Holt W. W. Barron Supreme Court

Death notices and funeral announcements feature local obituaries

The notices list Riley Sherman Bell of Coal City with services at Coal City Community Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Frances Studney of Columbus formerly Raleigh County, dies October 23, services October 27 at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel, burial Calfee Cemetery. J B Richmond of Beckley with services October 26 and 27 in Wise, Virginia. burial Wise Cemetery. T G Peters of Beckley, 65, funeral October 26 at First Baptist Church, burial Blue Ridge Memorial. Charles Scott, 66, Beckley, funeral October 27 at St. Matthews A.M.E. Church, burial Greenwood Memorial Park. Clara Mae Stover, 90, Cabell, funeral October 27 at Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel, burial Davis Addition. Pallbearers listed for Stover. Webb and Neal Funeral Home arrangements.

Studney Studney Frances Columbus Ohio Raleigh County Calfee Funeral Home Calfee Richmond J. B Beckley Melton Mortuary Chapel Jim Franklin R. L. Mason Wise Methodist Church Wise Virginia Joe Baker, Jr Wise Cemetery Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc Stover Stover Clara Mae Cabell Robert Evans Webb and Neal Funeral Home Vace Drive Gene Hall Davis Mt. Tabor John Shepherd James Prentice Charles Rice William Moore John Moore Clarence Moore Webb & Neal Funeral Home

Paradox as Russians and Americans Greet Each Other Peacefully

In Moscow a student asks an American correspondent to speak English during a Cuba protest, illustrating that individual Russians and Americans remain cordial despite government tensions. Walter Munk, visiting from UC Los Angeles, sought guidance on a Black Sea trip, and US officials said political Cuba matters do not affect personal travel. Khrushchev backstage at the Bolshoi praised American opera, and the Robert Shaw Chorale was warmly received in Leningrad, underscoring ongoing cultural ties.

Moscow UPI U.S Cuba Walter Munk University of California At Los Angeles Black Sea Kennedy Nikita Khrushchev Bolshoi Theater Jerome Hines Robert Shaw Chorale Leningrad

West Virginia Beer Sale Legality Questioned by Court

A West Virginia Supreme Court opinion questions if public sale of 3.2 percent beer is legal. Judge Frank Haymond argued that legality does not depend on statute, noting the Legislature cannot make a fact not a fact. Lawyers expect a test case to settle the issue.

Charleston UPI State Supreme Court West Virginia Frank Haymond Kanawha Haymond Supreme Court of

Ontario Population Holds About Twenty Percent Cherry Crop Share

Ontario accounts for roughly 20 percent of the world’s cherry crop, reflecting a strong regional production share and market impact. The estimate suggests Ontario plays a key role in global supply chains and fruit export dynamics.

Ontario

Lost and Found Notes From Beckley Newspapers

Lost chihuahua in Johnstown Road area wearing pink collar. Reward offered. Call 253-8952. Lost mattress between Calloway Heights and Sweeneysburg. Call 253-4431. Lost two black and tan coon hounds Summers and Gillett County reward offered. Contact D. C. Cash 215 Stepton Street Charleston WVa DI 3-7983. Found six keys on ring at Greyhound bus terminal owner must identify and pay for ad. Also items for rent and sale notes from Montgomery Ward Beckley.

Johnstown Road Summers Gillett County D. C Stepton Street Charleston W. Va Greyhound Bus Terminal Ad. Beckley Newspapers

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