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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1966
Page
10
Washington columnist Dick West muses on a daily moral puzzle sparked by his aged Rambler with elm disease like paint loss. He ponders defending himself in near-collisions to force an insurance payout for a repaint, debating ethics vs legality while neighbors react to his faded pink car.
European correspondent Tom A Cullen reports Britain weighs ending unanimous juries and armed police after a spate of officer killings prompts debate in Parliament. The Criminal Justice Bill would allow majority verdicts and expand police powers as crime rises, despite public resistance to arming officers and fears over juror tampering.
A Trans-Australian 727 carrying 184 passengers was struck by lightning during a landing in Perth. No injuries were reported, but a 12 inch burn mark on the nose prompted officials to ground the aircraft for repairs. The jet was en route from Melbourne.
United Press International notes Philadelphia’s tallest structure rises to 548 feet with City Hall crowned by a 35 foot statue of founder William Penn. The stately landmark dominates the center city skyline and symbolizes the city’s historic roots.
A military water pipeline near the Israel Jordan border was sabotaged on Tuesday. Israeli investigators traced three saboteur footprints from the break about six miles east of Arad to the Hebron Mountains near the armistice line. Separately, the West Virginia Division of Purchases seeks sealed bids by September 2, 1966 for WP-200 stainless steel dairy processors at Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley, with registrations required.
Public notice states I will not be responsible for debts or obligations made by anyone other than myself. Alfred Wooten Rt 2 Box 244 9 21 W 2 RR.
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of John W. Murdock Robert Cosby Jr Joseph R. Lilly Hallie A Willis Roy Meade Ethel M Hedrick Clerin I Marshall and Nelson Cooper must file claims with voucher verified at 22412 Main Street Beckley WV by January 22 1967 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries may appear to protect interests. Dated September 1 1966. Leo Bridi Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County.
The Raleigh County Court orders non resident defendants to appear and answer by October 6 1966 in a partition suit involving J W Gillespie heirs and others over Lots 25 26 27 28 29 30 of Oakgrove Truck Farms. Proceedings note sale or in kind division if possible with proceeds shared per interests.
McCUTCHEON Mab el wife of W M McCutcheon age 58 119 Queen Street funeral Thursday 2 p m First Baptist Church burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Calfee Funeral Home VIPPERMAN D E age 61 Sweeneysburg funeral Thursday 2 p m First Christian Church burial Calfee Cemetery Mt Tabor JEFFERSON William M age 70 Harper Heights funeral Thursday 2 p m Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel burial Greenwood Memorial Park ROSENBAUM Grover Lee age 75 Prosperity funeral Wednesday 2 p m Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel burial Prosperity Cemetery SMITH Joseph age 69 Piney View funeral Wednesday Sept 14 Oak Grove Baptist Church Backus Mountain burial Harrah Cemetery body to Webb and Neal Funeral Home for viewing then church Friends may call Webb and Neal Funeral Home
Final: Florence Shumate administratrix of B Earl Shumate estate Mose Gilbert administrator of Ella Gilbert estate Regina Harmon administratrix of Oakley Paul Harmon estate Margaret B Hall executrix of Annie Laurie Linn Ford estate The Raleigh County Bank administrator for Frank R Pierce annual: The Raleigh County Bank Committee for Edward J Greer Leo Brids Commissioner of Accounts of Raleigh County
WANTED to buy presidential political buttons. Particularly John W. Davis born in Clarksburg WV. Ran against Calvin Coolidge Write Geroge Williams 12090 Mound of Place Studio City California 91 WANTED to buy 2 Drexel profile twin bookcase bed headboards 253-7622. HIGHEST prices paid for used spin et and studio pianos. Jan Camp bell Music Co Dial 252-6591. 37 DOUBLE YOUR MONEY will pay $2 for most silver dollars in fine condition See Jack Roop at Lewis Chevrolet 253-8321. "Personal" WILL Mr. or Mrs. Joseph Caplinger Box 323 Beckley WV please call 253-3321 extension 70 before 5 p.m. HAVE you a new neighbor from out of town Call City Hostess help make them welcome Beckley Dial 253-6551. BABYSITTER wanted Stamaford own transportation Call 253-2504 after 5. EXPERIENCED waitress furnished rooms available apply OK''s Drive Inn Harper Road.
A concise letter outlines the applicant's education and professional background. The resume includes degrees earned, institutions attended, years of graduation, and internships or work experience relevant to the desired position. It presents key qualifications, skills, and career milestones suitable for publication in the newspaper’s Box A-231 mailbox.
Serious minded men aged 21 to 40 are invited to train as semi or straight truck drivers. Earn top wages after brief training, at home and over the road. For free information call 613 241 5572 or write Nation Wide c o Transportation Budg Room 426 307 E 4th St Cincinnati Ohio.
A readable collection of classified notices listing used items for sale and household goods. Items include a refrigerator after six months of use, stoves, washer and dryer, bedroom and living room furniture, a coal hot water boiler, a Williamson gas furnace, a camper trailer, and various contact numbers for purchase inquiries.
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