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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1965

Page

2

Accord Signed Steel Industry Talks Price Hike

Pittsburgh reports say steel companies must seek price relief to cover higher labor costs from a 35 month contract and expansion plans. The USW ratified the wage package amid industry and government estimates of about 49 cents to 51 cents per hour, with a rise to near five dollars hourly by late 1968. The contract includes two wage increases, job upgrading, and improved retirement programs, making it the costliest since 1956.

Pittsburgh API Washington Johnson United Steelworkers Union USW I.W Abel R. Conrad Cooper Cooper Abel

Miss America Pageant Evening Gown Parade on Boardwalk

About 100,000 spectators expected to watch 50 contestants parade along Atlantic City Boardwalk in gowns and bands. The event caps a two hour showcase before the talent competition begins Wednesday night as Lenore Slaughter urges contestants to enjoy the week and value the experience.

Atlantic City N.J UPI America Lenore A. Slaughter

Suit Against SRC Opens Court Docket

A Circuit Court August term opens with a trial to set compensation for 1.02 acres of land along Crab Orchard Sophia road owned by Hattie and Athey E. Shrewsbury Glen White. The land halves their 6.8 acre holding after SRC completion of a four lane highway. The case dates to an August 1963 entry and court appointed commissioners. The owners seek more than SRC offers. A jury of seven women and five men visited the site after opening statements.

Crab Orchard-Sophia Hattie and Athey E. Shrewsbury Glen White State Road Commission SRC Shrewsburys George B. Chambers Bernard Crawford B. J. Dozier O. B. Harris William Sutphin Robert Carr Princeton SEC David D. Ashworth Ashworth

Founder of Kessel Clinic Dies in Ripley at 71

Dr. C Royal Kessel founder of Kessel Clinic in Ripley died Monday at 71 Funeral services are set for 2 p m Wednesday at a local funeral home He previously served as Jackson County coroner and health officer and was a member of the Governor's Advisory Board to the State Old Age Commission.

Ripley UPI C. Royal Kessel Kessel Clinic

Steel talks end with no winner in UPI quotes

United Press International quotes Pittsburgh negotiator R Conrad Cooper saying the steel agreement settles the fight with both sides gaining and losing. In Brighton, Labour Minister Ray Gunter warns unions that the government may intervene if inflationary pay demands persist, urging discipline in a free society.

United Press International Pittsburgh — Steel Industry R.conrad Cooper Brighton England Ray Gunter

Psychologist Reports Mood Of Undersea Astronauts After 10 Days

La Jolla California psychologist Robert Helmreich reports on the mental and physical attitude of America’s 10 aquanauts living underwater for ten days. He notes their mood is great, they are cheerful, feel very active, buoyant, and not distressed.

Natchez Guardsmen Withdrawn as Tensions Ease

Natchez Mississippi governor Paul Johnson orders withdrawal of guardsmen citing reduced racial tensions. He says time is the great healer and the situation has improved for everyone in Natchez.

Natchez Miss Paul Johnson Mississippi

Nuclear Test Inspection Proposal at Disarmament Conference

The United States warns that large underground tests are detectable but small clandestine detonations require inspection. The United Arab Republic submitted Aug 17 a plan to extend Moscow treaty limits to underground blasts above magnitude 4.75, with Egypt proposing a moratorium on smaller underground explosions. The Moscow treaty lacks any inspection mechanism.

United States United Arab Republic Egypt

Parachutist lands in wrong yard during county game

William J. Fuller, 34, of Coatsville, Pa., landed in the yard of police captain N. G. Lecakes during an exhibition jump for a local little league game in Quirks WRONG YARD. He pleaded guilty to a sport parachuting violation and was fined 25 dollars. Seven others claimed a buff colored puppy at Palisades Amusement Park. custody awarded to Margaret Camp. In Lancing, England, Mrs Jacqueline Cowley gave birth to a boy weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces, with father and grandfather born on the same date.

Sidney N. Y UPI William J. Fuller Fuller Coatsville N. G. Lecakes Fort Lee N. J Palisades Amusement Park Irving Rosenthal Margaret Camp West New York N.J Lancing England Jacqueline Cowley

Omaha Flood Relief Mobilizes as Defenders Standby

Flood families sought aid from relief organizations while ham radio operators staffed six southwest Omaha locations. Breakfast fed evacuees at shelters as thunderstorms rolled in from the plains, dumping up to seven inches of rain overnight. No early casualties reported, but more rain expected.

Omaha Plains

Narrows Gorge Search For Missing Hikers

Five Los Angeles youths vanished in a canyon narrows during an eight hour trek Monday. The group said the five slid ahead along ledges then disappeared around a bend while wading and scrambling. Park officials believe the missing men chose high ground while noting scaling the gorge walls would be extreme. Three men were identified by name: Bill Blair, Bob Rodman, and Les Frazen.

Park Service Los Angeles Bill Blair Bob Rodman Les Frazen

Final Mabscott commodities distribution announced

Commodities will be distributed at Mabscott Town Hall on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be the final distribution of commodities in Mabscott.

Mabscott

Can a Pipe Tobacco Cigarette Taste Mild

A brief inquiry explores whether pipe tobacco cigarettes can offer a milder flavor profile, considering blends, cutting, and cigarette preparation. The article weighs user perceptions and retailer advice on balancing strength and taste.

Deaths And Funerals In West Virginia Adults

Obituary notices for Robert F. Koontz 66 of Cranberry and Frank R. Pierce 67 of Shady Spring list funeral details. Koontz dies after a long illness, services at Cranberry Community Church with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pierce dies of a heart attack at Stonewall Jackson Hospital Weston after a horse show, services at First Baptist Beaver with burial at Hill Top Cemetery Hinton. Also noted are arrangements for James A. Thompson 58 Cunard, survivor details, service at Cunard Baptist Church and burial at an area cemetery.

Robert F. Koontz Cranberry Cranberry Community Elden Pauley Ernest Barley Oscar Martin Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Rose and Quesenberry Joe Carper Lacy Sublett Tom Arthur Walter Goff Chick O'Neal Neely Mills Raleigh County Frank R. Pierce Shady Spring Stonewall Jackson Weston Pierce Freddie Hinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railway First Baptist Church of Beaver The Brotherhood of Railway and Steam _ Ship Clerks West Virginia Horsemen’s Association Raleigh County Horsemen’s Association James A. Thompson Cunard Cunard Baptist Church Thompson Antha Thompson Arthur Roach Toledo Charles Pittsburgh Joseph Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Mrs Annie Lane Final Rites Planned in Fayetteville

Mrs Annie B Lane, 62, of Beckwith, dies in a local nursing home. Final rites set for 1 30 pm Wednesday at Southern Baptist Church Fayetteville with Rev J D Gray officiating. Burial in Zion Pilgrim Cemetery. Body moved from Beckley to Greentown funeral parlor then to church.

Annie B. Lane Beckwith Southern Baptist Church Fayetteville J. D. Gray Zion Pilgrim Cemetery Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Beckley Greentown

Services for Ernest W. Ellison Held in Hinton

Funeral services for Ernest William Ellison 69 of Hinton will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the E M Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends S C Wise and A H Chapman presiding. Burial will follow at Greenbrier Burial Park. Ellison died Monday at a Clifton Forge Virginia hospital after a career as a conductor. He was a member of Hinton Methodist Church and Hinton Moose Lodge. Born in Hinton July 28 1896 he was the son of William L and Lila Lilly Ellison. Surviving relatives include a sister and four brothers in Virginia and West Virginia, a son Edwin Ellison and two stepsons Ray­mond and Ernest Parry.

Ernest William Ellison Hinton

Court approves closing of long unused Sprague road

The Raleigh County Court yesterday approved closing Sec ondary Rt. 6 starting at N Valley Drive and running behind Earehart Rambler Co to the Spaague underpass. The 18 foot wide 300 foot stretch has been impassable for 15 years. Adjoining owners Earehart Co and Chesapeake and Ohio RR consented and will finalize details with counsel. Court also authorized payment of courthouse bills and planned 2 pm session for additional business.

Raleigh N. Valley Drive Earehart Rambler Company Spaague Sprague Earehart Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Tipple At Tams Damaged By Blaze

A fire at Tams tipple early Sunday morning caused damage to the top structure. Earl Lytton, mine superintendent, said the blaze discovered at 1 am by Donald Moore of Stotesbury was brought under control with aid from Volunteers in the Tams Community and Sophia Fire Department. Officials suspect the fire began in an abandoned part of the tipple. extent of damage not yet estimated. Work resumed at the mine today.

Tams Earl Lytton Donald Moore Stotesbury Moore Sophia Fire Department Lytton

Publicity Director Named at West Virginia Tech

Henry Alstrup appointed as new publicity director by President L C Nelson at West Virginia Institute of Technology. Alstrup, 42, recently returned from Australia where he worked as a radio journalist for three years. He studied at Luther College Iowa and completed high schooling in New Jersey. Previously he directed publicity at Carroll College Wisconsin.

West Virginia Institute of Technology Henry Alstrup L. C. Nelson Alstrup Australia Luther College Iowa New Jersey Carroll College Wisconsin

Singing Convention at Prosperity Baptist Church

The Raleigh County Singing Convention will be held at the Prosperity Baptist Church at 2 p m Sunday. Elmer Hawley is president.

Raleigh County Prosperity Baptist Church Elmer Hawley

Three-Cent Pieces Among U.S. Coin Issues

The United States minted two distinct three cent pieces. One silver coin ran from 1851 to 1873 and was the smallest U.S. coin ever issued. The other was produced between 1865 and 1869.

United States

Pakistan claims air and ground successes in conflict with India

Pakistani military spokesman in Karachi reports downing 24 Indian planes and raids near Karachi in the Rann of Kutch. He says Pakistani forces halted Indian advances near Lahore while India claims countervailing victories, including destruction of Pakistani aircraft and tanks. Escalation threatens Sikh territory and possible restrictions on Indian officials in Karachi.

Central Treaty Organization CENTO Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO Pakistan Karachi India East Pakistan Rann of Kutch Lahore Punjab Kashmir India High Commission Calcutta Chaklala Rawalpindi Indian Defense Ministry New Delhi

Smith and Stanley differ on state's labor role

Gov Hulett C. Smith and President Miles Stanley of the West Virginia Federation of Labor debated the state's duty to workers at Labor Day events in Smithers and Parkersburg. Smith praised progress including retraining and an equal pay bill, while Stanley condemned government neglect of duties to politics and special interests.

United Press International Hulett C. Smith Miles Stanley West Virginia Federation of Labor Smith Smithers Kanawha County Stanley Parkersburg

Escapees Still At Large From Moundsville Work Detail

Two inmates James Kidd 26 and Luther Westfall 43 fled a prison work detail at Moundsville Penitentiary mine Monday. Kidd is serving 1 to 10 years for breaking and entering from Mercer County. Westfall has about a year left of a 1 to 5 year term from Kanawha County for wounding a state police officer.

Moundsville UPI James Kidd Luther Westfall Kidd Mercer County Westfall Kanawha

Johnson keeps eye on Kashmir as aid bill signed

President Johnson monitored India Pakistan hostilities from Johnson City Texas while approving a $3.3 billion foreign aid authorization for the 1966 fiscal year. He endorsed UN peacemaking efforts and noted aid relies on self help and reform by recipients.

Johnson City Tex UPI Johnson India Pakistan Washington Kashmir United Nations U. S Viet Nam Lal Bahadur Shastri Mohammed Ayyb Khan

Debate on Equal Representation in All Apportionments

Caplan challenges Robertson by insisting equality must apply to all apportionments of representation, not just governmental bodies. He cites the 1871 Act as the proper method, contrasting with Tennessee constitutional practice and a state convention precedent.

Caplan Robertson Tennessee Supreme Court West Virginia House Senate

Betsy Pounds Nassau Bahamas With 100 MPH Winds

Betsy the hurricane lashed Nassau with seas and rains sweeping streets. Bay Street markets flooded as shutters tore away and power lines sparked. Police patrolled to deter looting while about 500 American tourists sheltered in candle lit hotels after Betsy doubled back following a long stationary drift.

Betsy

Cabell pupils return after longer summer break

Cabell County schoolchildren returned to classes Tuesday after a summer vacation that ran longer than in several other West Virginia counties. The state expected about 437,000 students across 55 counties to enroll again, roughly matching last year’s total.

Charleston UPI Cabell County West Virginia Cabell

Three suits filed in circuit court seek over nine thousand dollars

The Circuit Clerk's office logged lawsuits totaling 9411.93. H A Privett sues David Ray Massie for 7733.08 claiming an oral 25 cent per ton coal debt plus added equipment value and prior debts to Wilcox Manufacturing and W&B Coal totaling 2851.92 paid only 50. U S Royal Tire Sales sues Carlos Walker for 878.85 for goods sold in 1962 and 1964. Jan Campbell Piano and Music Co. face Bluefield Retreading for 800 on notes from 1963 with eight notes varying 60 to 270 days. all notes alleged in default.

Circuit Clerk H. A. Privett David Ray Massie Shady Spring Massie Coal Company Privett Massie Wilcox Manufacturing Co W&b Coal Co Jan Campbell Piano Co Jan Campbell Music Co Bluefield Fred O. Blue

Congress Debates Highways Beautification and New Judgeships

After a holiday recess, Congress returns to consider President Johnson’s highway beautification proposals as a House public works subcommittee resumes hearings. A House judiciary subcommittee will continue sessions on creating 44 new federal judgeships, with Chairman Emanuel Celler signaling a close review of the administration’s request.

House Public Works Johnson Congress House Judiciary House Judiciary Committee Emanuel Cellar D-N.y

Marines Press Advance Near Qui Nhon In Vietnam

United States Marines expanded a search and destroy sweep six miles south of Qui Nhon into a second day. Spokesmen said Leathernecks killed 25 guerrillas and captured three after the first day of the operation. Da Nang patrols killed five Viet Cong, wounded two, and captured three suspects. Vice Adm. Paul B. Blackman watched the landing from the Oklahoma as Viet Nam forces set off beach detonations to clear possible landmines. An anti guerrilla mission near Chu Lai last month was called Starlight.

Paul B. Blackman 7Th Fleet Oklahoma Chu Lai U.S Qui Nhon

Explosions Rupture Two Milwaukee Houses Injure 37

Two gas leaks caused blasts at adjacent frame houses in Milwaukee. A ten minute interval separated explosions as bystanders gathered, sending 18 ambulances to three hospitals. Most injuries were from flying debris. no serious injuries reported.

Milwaukee Wis UPI

Beverly Penn Named 1965 Miss Fitzpatrick at Park Event

Beverly Penn of East Beckley was crowned Miss Fitzpatrick 1965, with runners up Ella Baskin and Sandra Robertson. More than 2000 people attended Labor Day celebrations at Fitzpatrick Park, sponsored by Beckley’s Men's Civic Club.

Fitzpatrick Beverly Penn East Beckley Ella Baskin Sandra Robertson Fitzpatrick Park Men’s Civic Club of Beckley

Louisville Aims to Find Suspect in Six Arson Fires

Louisville arson squad detectives continue an investigation into six fires set in vacant Southwick buildings Monday night. A young man was seen fleeing from one site as authorities questioned several persons. No injuries reported.

Louisville API Southwick

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Steel Industry Linic American Motors Rambler American Rambler Barehart Rambler Company Valley Drive Lion Agatha Smoker Clarence Hinton Everett W. Powers Hill Top Tyree Mt. Hope W. W. Butler M. A. Hunter C. V. Lucas H. A. Starr, E. L. Bowling R. A. Waddell and W. H. Ford Ernest W. Ellison W. Va. Tech LBJ
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