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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1965

Page

2

Beatles Fans Crowd Royal Palace For OBE Ceremony

Thousands of teens gathered outside Buckingham Palace as John Lennon Ringo Starr Paul McCartney and George Harrison arrived with manager Brian Epstein to receive OBEs. A 14 year old girl climbed a papen up to the balcony causing chaos while police held back crowds. Lennon and Harrison appeared battered yet walked into the state ballroom. the Beatles wore dark lounge suits and joked about toppers.

Wees Order of British Empire Paul McCartney Beatles Tain Wigert Dy Iels OS Cmanue John Leomon Ringo McCartney George Harrison Palace Brian Epstein Lennon Harrisson

Rhodesia talks and British rule threaten UDI risk

Prime Minister Smith met with his cabinet at 10 am as 5,000 black protesters cheered demand for broader voice in Rhodesia. White settlers number 220,000 in a black population near 4 million. Smith warned of unilateral declaration of independence if Britain resists terms, while talks on Rhodesia's independence continued amid tense scenes and grim expressions. Smith deflected questions with a reply to Mr Wilson.

Smith Wilson London Rhodesia Britain Bogan Guane

Indonesian Army presses Sukarno after coup attempt

Indonesian Army pressure grows as Defense Minister Nasution urges Sukarno to purge the nation within a week. He calls for justice actions, a new army commander successor, air force overhaul, and reshaping of the secret service to root out coup supporters amid speculation of U S backed involvement.

PKI Sukarno Abdul Haris Nasution Monno Nasution Achmad Yani Air Force Secret Service 3. 1 E- 5 Poup U.S. Central, Intelligence Agency

Security Council Considers Kashmir Crisis After Nazi Comparison

The Security Council met in emergency session as Pakistan accuses India of mass killings in Kashmir. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bhutto urged a UN fact finding committee and a possible second Thant visit to end the intolerable situation.

Goldberg Fedorenko Thant Security Council Pakistan India Kashmir Germany Zulfikar Bhutto United Nations

Fragmentary church vote hints at possible declaration changes

A partially reported vote by church prelates leaves undecided whether to soften the harsh language of a declaration. A later vote aims to secure a modest revision before a final assembly vote next month.

Lakin Hospital Replaces Superintendent After Probe

A report details alleged mistreatment at Lakin Hospital including firing of Dr Kath ry Rainbow for insubordination on June 8 1962 and removal of Rainbow with local labor. It notes bad care of farm equipment and recommends silage storage and pool renovations for patients. The January 1964 Mason County panel found no significant conclusions.

Kathryn Rainbow Bateman Lakin Stal Mason County Pes

Conductor Hans Knappertsbusch Dies in Munich

German conductor Hans Knappertsbusch died at his Munich home on Monday at age 77. The renowned maestro, known for his interpretations of classical works, passed away in the Bavarian capital.

Munich Germany UPI Hans Knappertsbusch

Lawmakers weigh ethics bill as officials report on agencies

Delegates from Ra leigh County and a West Virginia law dean join a special committee to draft an ethics law covering gifts and compensation for officials at state, county, and city levels. Attorney Charles McElwee outlines two approaches while Air Pollution Control, Library, and Public Safety Retirement boards present updates. Beard opposes moving the air panel to Labor, Library urges a one year study, and Col Burchett notes DPS retirement board strain.

del. E. M. Payne Ill Raleigh Bo Gm West Vic. University State Bar Association Charles McElwee McElwee Air Pollution Control Commission West Virginia Library Commission Public Safety Retirement Board Carl Beard Commission Labor Department Kanawha Valley Beard State Road Commission Mines Department Water Pollution Control Board Library Commission W. E. Burchett Department of Public Safety

Witness Describes Farley Hall Killing Scene

Testimony details two women with Mrs Hall before her death, gunshots heard, and a pursuit toward Jimmy Hall’s car near a trestle. Okvey Bailey fled before headlights. Mrs Hall pursued, then collapsed. Jury deliberation expected after close of testimony in Fayette County court.

Jimmy Kennedy Fayette County R S A Cat Thomas C. Wilson E. Bedford Morris Beckley Post-Herald Jimmy Hall

Obituary notes from Man and Beaver region deaths

A fragment details the deaths of two individuals, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fox killed by a car near Cyclone and Edith Mae Ashworth 75 of Beaver dying after an illness. Survivors and funeral arrangements are partially listed with church affiliations and locations in Man and Beaver.

Carl Fox A Man Hospital Carl Baker Lyburn Ma Carlene Blankenship Accoville Man

Emma Pee Bee Shady Spring Woman Dies After Illness

Emma Pee Bee, 7 p.m. Monday at a local hospital after an extended illness. Born October 4, 1903 in Abraham, daughter of Lena Gibson and the late Abraham Plumley. Survived by husband Joseph A. Brady, son Grover Joseph Brady, and Ina Jose ane at home, Delbert Plumley and Grover Plumley, sisters Mrs Bragg Mrs Della Adkins the Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Leslie Garten in charge. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Body at funeral home after 5 p.m. today for viewing.

Emma Pee Bee Shady Spring Abraham Lena Gibson Richmond District Abraham Plumley Joseph A. Brady Grover Joseph Brady Ontarioville Iudacago Ina Joseane Delbert Plumley Grover Plumley Fayetteville

Obituary notices from Glen Morgan and Helen area

Obituaries for Tessie Caroline Giammerino 72 of Glen White and Jesse Aaron Fink 74 of 201 Street, both died in local hospitals after illnesses. Also Roxie Mae Clemson 56 of Glen Morgan and Deliah Elizabeth Paschel 48 of Greensboro N C. Burial arrangements in local funeral homes and churches announced, survivors listed.

Rosa Smith Funeral Arrangements Reported Incomplete

Mrs Rosa Smith 60 of Logan died Sunday in a Logan hospital. Sister of Mrs Ethel Toler of Hanover. Parents were the late Epsona Godfrey and Elmira Browning. Body at James Funeral Home in Logan. RNS

Rosa Smith Logan Logan Hospital Ethel Toler Hanover Epsona Godfrey Elmira Browning James Funeral Home

Funeral notices and burial plans for regional residents

Funeral arrangements are in progress for Vernon Canterbury of Rhodell who died in a mine accident at Amigo. The service details, burial at Spruce Grove Cemetery, and surviving relatives including his wife Ondress and children are listed, with the case tied to Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullens.

Vernon Canterbury Rhodell Amigo Clyde Iva Canterbury Ondress Randy Paul Canterbury Air Patrol Germany Rita Hubert Beckley Julius Fireco Pansy Petty Fairdale Evelyn Feather Clarks Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Mullens

Final rites for A L Hedgecock held at 2

Joe Albert Hedgecock 77 of 606 Scott Avenue died Monday at 7 30 am after a long illness. Born 1883 in sythe he was a son of the late Shichte and Sarah Johnson Hedgecock a Raleigh County resident 50 years a charter member of the First Baptist Church Beckley. Mrs Virgie Stover Hedgecock a son Robert of Bristol Tenn two brothers Walter F of Mab scott and Vance Mofly NC one sister Mrs Pearl Bullock Greensboro NC and one grandchild. The body is at the funeral home where friends may call Pallbearers include Boyd Stover Harless Stover Don Stoe Walter Hedgecock Jr Bobby Harper and Manuel Silva.

Deliah Elizabeth Paschel Greensboro N.C Helen Jane On Institute Tom Susie Grose Lest Ronald Charles Atterson Butner Alice Cadle Ury Van Abner Charles Helen Baptist Church Dewey Wilson Bluee Memorial Gardens Fred X. Williams Sophia Servces Harry Speeeh Arlie Taylor Kenneth Hensley Leo Smith Delmer Milam Ranny Smith Joe Albert i Hedgecock Scott Avees Hedgecock Sythe Shichte Sarah Johnson Hedgecock Raleigh County First Baptist Church of Beckley Virgie Stove

Wiley Jennings Dies in Coal Mine Tragedy at Amigo

Wiley Jennings aged 64 of Sophia died after a state fall at the Amigo coal mine at 6 am today. He is survived by two men and body at Williams Funeral Home in Sophia.

Wiley Jennings Sophia Amigo Williams Funeral Home

Mrs Willie Casey 69 Dies After Illness at Oak Hill Nursing Home

Mrs Willie H Casey, 69, of Mount Hope, died at 8 a.m. Monday after an extended illness at Oak Hill Nursing Home. She is survived by Clyde, Aunt Hope, who she lived with, and 10 grandchildren. The Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie H. Casey Mount Hope Oak Hill Clyde Hope Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Funeral plans set for Allen Cline of Simon

Allen Cline 70 of Simon dies at Mullens hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Wednesday at Reedy Methodist Church with Rev. Wirt Hatfield officiating. Burial follows in Simon family cemetery. He leaves wife Sadie Morgan Cline, five sons Berlin Jack Cecil Daniel Larry, two daughters Betty Hughes Dixie Cline, two brothers Gentry and Peter, a half brother Browning, and four sisters Ida Newsome Louise Trent Peggy Morgan Flossie Lester. The body goes from Evans Funeral Home in Oceana to the home of his son Jack at 5 p m today.

Allen Cline Simon Reedy Methodist Church Wirt Hatfield Cline Mullens Hospital Clear Fork Peter and Mary Blankenship Cline Sadie Morgan Cline Berlin Jack Cecil Daniel Larry Betty Hughes Dixie Cline Gentry Peter Cline Chapmanville Browning Hanover Ida Newsome Oceana Louise Trent Peggy Morgan Flossie Lester Evans

Judge Rules Attorney Fees In Social Security Claims

Federal Court with Judge John A. Field denies Beckley attorney Clay Crouse’s motion to dismiss eight Social Security cases. The court set fees at up to 25 percent of back payments, with agreements of 50 percent in some cases. Notable awards include Clyde Dillon 50 percent of $13,702.50 and Robert M. Kincaid 25 percent of $13,716.00. Remaining Beckley and Ragland cases expected later today.

John A. Field Beckley Clay Crouse Oial Crouse Soleral Judge Field Clyde Dillon Dillon Circuit Court of Appeals Robert M. Kincaid Kincaid Allen P. Lindsey Lindsey Chanee Ned Ragland

Space mission canceled. astronauts plan home return

Elliot Lee quotes Schirra calling the craft sweet and saving it for him as the space crew returns to their Houston area homes today. Borman and Lovell must prepare for their next steps, with the Space Agency confirming plans to fly back to Texas.

Cator Elliot Lee Schirra Space Agency Houston Tex Borman Lovell

Reds name Heffner new manager of club

Cincinnati Reds announce Don Heffner former Mets official will replace Dick Sisler who was fired on October 4. Details of the contract were not disclosed but believed to be a two year deal.

Cincinnati UPI Cincinnati Reds Today Don Heffner New York Mets Dick Sisler Heffner

Three East Germans escape across mined border to West

The Bavarian Interior Ministry said three young East Germans fled into the West over the weekend, crossing a mined border. The report notes the incident occurred as authorities tightened border controls and issued warnings to potential escapees.

Munich Germany UPI Bavarian Interior Ministry

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