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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1968

Page

7

Campaign clashes over tax returns and real estate deals

West Virginia candidates Moore and Sprouse clash over income tax disclosures and the New York Titan real estate dealings. Moore accuses Selmet Fro of delinquent tax reporting and lacking a license to trade real estate. Sprouse defends disclosures and cites campaign material, urging full transparency before the election.

Moore Hithe Ce Pric Cinunelul West Vi Glonia Sprouse New York Titan New York Selmut Tie

Spies Swipe Two Secret U S Devices

Soviet agents reportedly stole the Sidewinder navigation gear and other military devices from the United States and shipped them to Moscow. A leading West German inventor described arrests and disappearances in West Berlin as investigators probed the security services.

U.S Moscow Nit

LBJ to Teach Seminar at Rice Next Spring

Houston UPI reports Lynton Baines Johnson former president will teach political science seminars at Rice University in Houston next spring. Rice officials said invitations and dates remain to be announced but expect Johnson to accept, with talks emphasizing service and political discourse.

Houston UPI Lynton Baines Johnson Fran Fenehoo Will Volicn Howie Johnson CLS Mine University Joseph Cooper Mice Inter Arridal Jobson Keys Tohnson Rice Mint 1 Cooper Rice University Seth Houston Texas Medical Cente Wien Free E Schools Walliam Maret Rive Jolson Teac University of Texas In Austin CG. Erwin Jr Regema

Endorsement Wrecked as McCarthy Won't Run in 1970

In Washington a lukewarm endorsement for a presidential bid vanished as Senator McCarthy said he would not seek the Democratic nomination in 1970. The statement, distributed to reporters, Criticizes the party and its processes, signaling renewed uncertainty about the race.

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Beckley News Fragments Spark Local Debates And Endorsements

A jumble of notes covers local election intrigue, sheriff sticker debates, and a market sign dispute. Sheriff Mills faces mileage questions amid partisan alignments while Beckley market discussions center on a sign change and budget delays. McCarthy clarifies his stance on Humphrey and Nixon, signaling a major 1968 presidential context.

Weather Report From Beckley Vicinity

Snow flurries and cold with light snow this afternoon high near 38 mostly cloudy with a chance of snow tonight low around 29 partly sunny with wind and near 50 expected Wednesday precipitation chances 40 tonight and 20 Wednesday airport conditions and gauges noted for nearby towns with mild temperatures expected in the region

Beckley Nevis Myton Gils Ben Ainmosa Colo

Living Memorial To RFK Planned

McLEAN Va. The wife and brother of the late Sen Robert F Kennedy announced a living memorial to carry forward his ideals. Edward Kennedy disclosed a memorial foundation aims to raise 10 million dollars to support work honoring Robert Kennedy and to address civil rights and social issues at home and abroad. The effort will be chaired by Robert S McNamara, former defense secretary and World Bank president, as the Kennedy family seeks to galvanize action and resources for social justice causes.

Mclean UPD Robert F. Kenney Robert F Kennedy Ellel Kennedy Hickory Hills Edward M. Kennedy Robert S. McNamara World Bank Defense Menl i 1 Foundation Geat J. Tennedy Fast Jane’ S Los Angeles Edward Ketihedly Peter Tayford Stephen Smith

Paulsen Votes in High School Poll at Shady Spring

In a school election at Shady Spring High School, Pat Paulsen received 1 of 361 presidential votes while George Wallace and Richard Nixon trailed, Ted Kennedy received several write-ins, and James Sprouse led state-level totals with 221 votes. The campus newspaper Panorama lists Gary Vennelly and Lynda Cooper as sponsors.

Pat Pamsen Beaviers Comey Shady Spring New Shady Spring High School Paileen George Wallacs Richard Nixon Allowel Owlth Oan Mubert Kumphrey Werstein Fay Ted Kennedy

New Red Attack Smashed Green Beret Camp Near Da Nang

Saigon reports say a communist attack on a Green Beret camp at Thuong Xuan was repelled as 200 guerrillas were trapped on the peninsula. US B52 bombers pounded North Vietnam, with the heaviest raids in a month. Casualties reported include eight Americans.

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Georgia Governor vows to ban 'Dixie' in state capitol

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox vows to stop daily renditions of Dixie and the Star Spangled Banner from the capitol after civil rights groups claim the song symbolizes the Confederacy. Senate candidate Edmund Muskie cancels a Wheeling campaign stop as his plane search falters. A Japanese heart transplant patient dies of acute respiratory failure three months after receiving a donor heart. A Los Angeles divorce suit targets Harold Heidt by his estranged wife. Jacqueline and Aristotle Onassis face paparazzi on their private island stroll. Logan County school bus drivers end a sick-out after tentative ATU agreement with the Board of Education.

Georgia Lester Maddox Capitol Monte Atlanta Sen Edmund Muskie Wheeling Muskle Ghia County Aiport Nobuo Miyazaki Japan Los Angeles Cal Aa Stamtoff Tavening Jacqueline Aristotle Onassis Skarpins Logan County Pwemal Stout Amalgamated Transit Union Logan County Hoard of Education

Sprouse Sues Moore and Daily Mail for 5 Million

Democratic candidate James Sprouse announces a 5 million dollar defamation suit against Ava Moore and the Daily Mail amid claims of slander and political manipulation. He asserts press freedom and vows the case will proceed beyond the election in Pendleton County.

Sprouse Moore Daily Mail Aveh Moore Moore Jr Charleston James Sproute Democraties Beckley Vinstead Pendleton County Beckley Hotel Bob Mcllroe

Pornographic broadcast disrupts late show in Palm Springs

Police report a scrambled signal at 1 02 am as a substitute film featuring a nude scene interrupted a televised program after the Olympic ceremony. Investigators seek the identity of the pirates who hijacked the station and the broadcast. FCC in Washington will be asked to investigate the incident.

Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C Andy Warhol Det Set. James Oal Springs Aed

Michigan native Brucker dies after luncheon

Army Secretary under McCarthy era figure Charles E. Brucker, a Saginaw native born 74 years ago, died of a heart attack after a Detroit Economics Club luncheon. He served as Michigan governor at 36, then as Secretary of the Army from 1935 to 1961, and later held defense roles. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Grosse Pointe South Church with burial at Arlington.

Netroit Wilbey Brucker Sr Histertig Wisconsin Sen Joseph R. McCarthy McCarthy Brucker Michigan Wedinsiay Grosse Volute

Living Costs Rise Slightly in September 1968

The September consumer price index rose two tenths of a percent, the smallest advance this year, with clothing and medical care driving most gains. A $10 market basket then cost about $12.22, while the wholesale index gained four tenths of a percent.

Arnold Chase Labor Papartments Bureau of Labor Statistics

New SS Building Bids Set For November Seventh

Bids will open December 5 for a 000 square foot Moor space and construction of a new set designed by Jeving dal Security district office in Bownton and Associates of Beckley with Sen. Jennings Han Charleston and Rep. in the latter part of 1585 to James Ker, all DW a aud bluepoint the local building.

Jevingdal Security District Office Bownton

GSA Invites Bids for New Social Security Building

The General Services Administration will issue invites on Nov 7 for a new structure estimated at 140000 dollars. It will reuse existing facilities similar to those in the current Social Security building, including a reception area storage and conference room. Delays arose from a dispute over property ownership near the Hockley Post Office.

General Services Administration Invita Uutrs Social Security Administration Bumgardner and Wickline Hockley John A. Field Jr U. S Lewisjorbit Humgardner Nancy Uate Wickline Tass Bumgardner Beregayar Perty Commununist Komsomol Vladimir Konarov

Soyuz 3 In Orbit Fourth Day Report

Moscow report states Russian astronaut Col. Gearty Beregovoi began his fourth working day aboard Soyuz 3 with no firm indication of an Earth return. The Russians left world guessing about plans for continuing the mission amid limited official details.

Moscow Ubi

Byrd's Wife Successful Surgery in Arlington

Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia reports his wife Mrs. Kinnip Byre underwent surgery in Northern Virginia. Doctors say the operation went well and she is expected to return home in a few days. Local hospital officials provided no additional details.

Sen. Byrd Arlington Kinnip Byre Robert C. Byrd Northern Virginia

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