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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1968

Page

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Libel suit details and Democratic unity speech noted

The text recounts a $5 million libel suit discussion with a candidate defending press freedom against alleged press misuse. It covers a Democratic Party dinner where Senator Paul Kaufman endorsed Sprouse, praising freedoms from clean air to fair taxes while acknowledging campaign differences.

Sigan Democratic Party Paul Kaufman Charleston Sprouse Raleigh Kaulman Dids Kaufman

Dinner fund-raiser highlights unity and race talk in Beckley

In Beckley a 350 strong Democratic dinner featured speakers including Tom Sprouse and Raleigh County leaders. Sprouse urged support for his campaign and attacked Moore while praising Nixon era on education and jobs. The event, a key fundraiser, drew attendees from state and local races with broader calls for unity and economic progress.

Moore Raleigh County Smith Sony Sprouse West Sprousist Drew Pearson Congress Supreme Court Fred Caplan

Viet Cong Push to Join Peace Talks Delays Negotiations

Vietnam negotiations face new friction as the Viet Cong demand inclusion in formal talks. South Vietnam and U.S. delegates prepare for the 28th session, while Hanoi escalates propaganda and Viet Cong forces carry out attacks around Saigon, Da Nang, and other targets, heightening tensions ahead of the U.S. election.

Taris Cout Saigon Bovernent Viet Cong Tris Tach Png Chaim Vin Bachlet National Liberating Kreat NLP NLF South Vietnam Pham Dang Lam Povie Cyillans Taeir

Moore Campaign Scrutiny Amid Vietnam War Reports

The article details Moore and Sprouse disputing stock ownership, campaign ties, and military actions in Vietnam. It notes accusations of secret statehouse courting, references to a Pendleton County firm, and ongoing conflict reports around Saigon with casualties and strategic targets.

Moore Sprause Saigon Robert McDonough Matt Reese Republican Bate Bia Hork South Kanawtt Southam

Hearing Set for Annexation of Route 911 Land into Beckley

A hearing is scheduled for November 18 on petitions to annex about 2.46 acres along Route 911 into Beckley City. City Attorney EB Payne IV requested the hearing after a morning appearance. If no objections arise, properties including Appalachian Regional Hospital and others owned by Veeco Corp New River Co and Dr Thomas Walker Memorial Foundation may be added. Public posting and publication will precede the hearing.

Beckley EB. My Payne IV Beekle Appalachian Regional Hospital Veeco Corp New River Co Thomas Walker Atdation Beaver Payne

Johnsons Presidential Library and Lyndon B Johnson School

A fragment notes the location of Lyndon B Johnsons presidential library and the proposed Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs set to open. It mentions TL as the alma mater of Johnsons wife Lady Bird and that he has received an honorary degree.

Johnson Lyndon 8 Johnson School of Public Affairs Jonson Lady Bird

Voting Confusion and Ballot Marks Amid Third-Party Labels

A 1930s election briefing explains how third party ballot marks and cross or X symbols can invalidate votes. It warns on mis-marked ballots and notes that straight party tickets may be affected by split choices across offices, risking ballot rejection.

Mose Society of Alvalaht Westill Virginia Stile

Teachers Back Hancock County School Strike

Hancock County public schools stay closed as non teaching staff strike in sympathy with teachers. Superintendent Wyland plans aggressive recruitment to replace strikers in maintenance and bus driving while a board meeting is scheduled for Thursday.

New Cumberland Hancock County Sebonlsy Vernon Wetland Wyland County Board of Education Hancock County Education’ Association George Stewart Ivice Personnel Association Stewart J . Stewart Shool Courity

McCarthy's Hint of Endorsement Rocks Humphrey Camp

The Minnesota senator's delay in endorsing Humphrey fuels bitterness within the Humphrey camp as McCarthy contemplates a presidential recommendation during a New York peace rally. The event drew about 15,000 attendees and featured peace candidates from 11 states. Also noted is a juror report for Raleigh County Criminal Court with a Thursday duty start at 9:45 am, as Judge Tes Mery cancels Wednesday reports.

McCarthy Minnesota Humphrey Trmphrey Chicago Dan Ives Ker New York Raleigh County Criminal Court Marty Tes Mery Jrvays

Deaths and Funerals assortment in Fayetteville area

Deaths and Funerals notices report arrangements for Jessie C. Boyd and Logsie Claud Joyd, both in Fayetteville area, with services pending at Tycoe Funeral Chapel. Mary Holloway and Wheeler family obituaries list survivors across Virginia and West Virginia, noting church memberships and prior occupations.

Obituary notices for D i Tully and Terry Mae Perry

Funeral services are set for D i Anna Tully in Fayetteville at 7 pm Wednesday with a burial at High Baw Memorial Park Oak Hill. The service will depart from Dodd Parne Pinot Mone in Fayetteville an hour before. Also obituary notes Terry Mae Perry of Ol North Oakwood Ave who died in Greenville, with services at Logan Regulate Baptist Church Johnstown Road conducted by Rev Lavern Wing and burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call after 4 pm today. Surviving relatives include a son Major USA ret., three grandchildren in Houston Texas and Beckley connections. Pallbearers listed include church officers and local names.

Mary Holloway Mary B. Fanning Nottoway Ato Bolin Fanning W. Gollaway First Methodist Church Pineville Woman's Society of Christian Service Rie Pineville Woman's Chih Fran Joucord College Lelia P. Graham Huntington Jane ¥, Thompson Hamstead Manche F, Young Taxewyer Xohertson Foglesanguneral Nome Bintville Ericuds D. i Anna) Tully Fayettevile Fayetteville Deterian Tugiad High Baw Memorial Park Oak Ifill Tully Geral Tatele Mae ‘Perry North Oakwood Ave Wain Loral Biel iMness Logan Regulate Baptist Church Johnstown Howald Traukman Harcraves Terry Wits Bart Greenville Sonar County Inte Mruiser Mary Susan Mirvey Bln Terry Jr USA Norfolk Ira Houstod Vex Kenneth Terry Beckley Tromtman GL. B. Tiler Tivry War Jeanplichad Loving Paramount Cmlimbis Records Brunswick New York St. Wetersbury Fla Shore Hale

Soyuz 3 Progress Reports Highlight Docking Steps

Beregovoi appeared on Soviet TV as Soyuz 2 maneuvers were shown in a fogbound Central Asia corridor. Observers noted him guiding a small television camera to a porthole to observe Earth, with experts stressing docking techniques as groundwork for an orbiting station and future Moon missions.

Soyuz Central Asia Beregovni Mo Fasheen Ming Earth Beregoval Hussia Moan Ns Hava Moon

Sindlinger Poll Shows Public Opinion on LBJ and Vietnam

Sindlinger Poll released by Sindlinger Survey indicates a drop in belief that President Johnson is doing all he can in Vietnam, with about half of respondents agreeing he is trying but not succeeding. The poll tracks views on U.S. bombing, peace talks, and Johnson’s overall performance, noting slower shifts than policy support.

Pilade Lpia Johnson Jahmson Sindlinger Bon Norwood Porcentade Vietnam Vale U.S

Georgia Senator Denies Unethical Paint Bid Ties

Atlanta reports state senator William Armstrong Smith rebutted allegations of unethical conduct involving a paint company and commissions in West Virginia. He defended his business as a highway marking paint producer and denied any wrongdoing amid links to a WV conspiracy trial. Funeral services are announced for Elina Lee Bight Flynn of North Garden Virginia with details of survivors and arrangements.

Wheeler Glen White Ken Bicky John Betsy Wheeler Pina Hin Yindeh Pourr Brothers Sam TH Splom Dames William Fomoke Ant Wank North Carolina Aon Mellis Noddy Tenn Bertha Martin Kentucky West Virginia Atlanta UPD Georgis Fur Hearts West Virginl William Armstrond Smith West Virgina Smith Thor Margaret Nock Elina Flynn Traments Elina Lee Bight Flynn North Garden Sunset Memorial Park Hinepal Richard Hall Noyth Garden Andy Mes Oscar Low Anwyis Paul Flynn Cleveland Follo Vommy Light Lockwood Fred Barney Capron

Mrs Sara Putman Pinal rites set for Sara Ann Putnan

Funeral services for 70 year old Sara Ann Putnan will be held at 7:00 am Wednesday in the Keysor Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with De Walter HH Griswold in charge. Burial follows in the family cemetery at favalton Indiana. The funeral home reports she died at home after a brief illness.

Sara Ann Putnan South Kanawha Keysor-Bryant de Walter HH. Griswold Favalton Mes. Putman

Ex State Senator Residence Bombed

UPI report details an attack on former state Senator C Herbert Traubert's home in Parkersburg. A dynamite bomb exploded near an aide entrance, shattering three basement windows. Police and county authorities, including a May Day incident near the city station, pursue leads as officials say no motive or suspect is known.

Pollansbee UPI Mavslat E. L. Roush Parkersburg Stnte C. Herbert ‘Traubert Keee Senate Brooke County Traubert

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