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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

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Nuclear Treaty Windfall for Oil and Gas Producers

Report discusses a nuclear treaty seen as a potential windfall for oil and gas producers. It notes minimal opposition when sent to the Senate last summer, but wartime events and geopolitical tensions raised concerns about ratification amid East West detente. The piece references the Soviet bloc invasion of Czechoslovakia and ensuing political fear during a presidential election year.

Senate Czechoslovakia Oma

Funeral notices and war report mix in fragile clipping

Fragmentary obituary notices for Willis Hopkins and William Flint appear alongside a lengthy UPI report on nuclear treaty debate and Chrysler price increases, with scattered details on survivors and funeral arrangements. The text also includes battle summaries from Vietnam, legal notices, and various birth and death records from multiple locations.

Vietnam War Clash Yields Heaviest Casualties Yet

Military spokesmen report 27 enemy killed in a major assault described as among the fiercest since Khe Sanh. U.S. and allied forces inflicted heavy casualties across the Saigon area with 2484 Communists killed last week and 576 government troops dead. Marines evacuated many wounded and seized large munitions stocks around Saigon, including a 25-ton cache that could arm a full regiment.

Khe Sanh Khe Sanh Pang Vietnam UPI Raymond Wilkinson DMA Jt Saigon Charlie Jebe Nashville Tenn Wilkinson Tate Johe Trauys Abla

End To NYC School Strike Ends In Stalemate

New York sees no progress as United Federation of Teachers President Shanker meets with School Superintendent Bernard Dono­vin. The fifth day walkout idles 910 public schools affecting 1.12 million students. union demands reinstatement of 19 teachers and job security under decentralized city controls.

New York UPI Shanker United Federation of Teachers Bernard Donovin Soch

Logan Countian Killed In Wreck

A Logan County resident Wilfred Robinson aged 38 died in a single vehicle crash on West Virginia 10 near McConnell. Police say he lost control of the car and hit a utility pole. he died at a hospital.

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Crash survivor sues Piedmont Airlines over 95 killed

Thomas Veignier of Cincinnati, one of two survivors from the August 10 Piedmont Airlines crash that killed 95, files a $2 million damage suit in Cincinnati. Veignier and his wife seek $1 million for compensation and $1 million in punitive damages, alleging the airline recklessly operated and controlled the aircraft, causing the crash.

Vaanbpain Upty Thomas Veignier Cincinnati Pieddmont Airlines Veignier Voignier Piedmont

Wallace-Daley Ticket Urged By Maddox

Georgia Governor Les Maddox backs a Wallace-Daley third party ticket for president. He endorses George Wallace and Richard Daley and plans to campaign against Nixon and Humphrey, while staying within the Democratic Party.

Maddox Atlanta Lester Maddox Richard Daley Alabama Chicago Wallace Rubert H. Humphrey Shim Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Nixon Ito

Bulk Of Reservists Won't Benefit From New Policy

Washington reports most of the 22 000 reserve forces called to active duty this year will not benefit from the Pentagon policy to release civilians early. Navy and Air Force reservists face limited releases. about 8 400 to 9 000 Air Force reservists may be considered for early release as operations permit. The Navy will release 600 naval air reservists by November 1 and 1 000 sea and construction reservists are already in Vietnam. Separately funeral services were set for Charlie Simpson of Clear Fork, 55, who died of a heart attack. He leaves a wife two sons two daughters and several siblings. burial at Toler Cemetery follows today’s home transfer from Evans Funeral Home.

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Local Builder Hogan Incorporates New Beckley Firm

Carl B. Hogan of Beckley forms Hogan Inc after leaving Wipipeeman Construction Co. chartered with $25,000 capitalization. Hogan and wife Mary Hogan hold 493 shares each at $1 par. Hogan runs Pittsburgh Paint Store at 1074 South Fayette Street Beckley as principal stockholders.

Beckley Construction Company Hogan, Ite Carl B. Hogan Wood Drive Beckley Wipipeeman Construction Co Hogan Mary Pitttsburgh South Fayette St Hozan, Inc

State Leader to Meet LBJ at White House

WASHINGTON UPI Richard Horan of Sugar Grove West Virginia, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, planned a 5 30 p m EDT meeting with President Johnson at the White House according to the President's schedule.

Wassington UPI Richard Horan Sugar Grove W. Va Veterans of Foreign Wars Johnson Schected White House

Fortas Nomination Standoff Deepens in Senate Debate

The article describes senators opposing rapid cloture and debating Fortas confirmation. The Judiciary Committee faces Friday delivery of ge reports amid minority arguments against Fortas. Hearings noted multiple officials not testifying and difficulties locating witnesses.

Senate Fortes Judiciary Committee le Ge Forlan Fortas Defense Clark M. Dufford Treasty Joseph Bare White House W. Divier Pierson Richard Goodwin Daniel Yorgin State of the Union Supreme Court

Nixon Wows Yorba Linda Crowd During Campaign Stop

In Yorba Linda Nixon greeted about 5000 youths at the family home where he spent his first nine years. Children from Richard M. Nixon grade school and area schools swarmed his party and security detail. Agnew prepares to headline the Texas GOP State Convention in Fort Worth while Mushle maps a campaign plan in Washington then joins his family for a TV special in the suburbs.

Yorba Linda Nixon Richard M. Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Stephen Heas Thes Maryland Annapolis Fort Worth Edmund S. Mushle Washington Theliic Tele New York T Today

Salazar Turned From Page One In Portugal Politics

The piece traces Salazar’s long religious devotion and rule as Portugal's premier since 1932, noting budget stability, censorship shifts, and colonial tensions. It also mentions electoral lists, budget maneuvers, and a 1945 shift restoring censorship amid calls for reform. A separate update reports a kidney and heart transplant in Denver for John W. Lanning after a fall at a summer retreat.

Denver UPI Budge Geer Thelthe University of Colorado Medical Center Salazar Oro John W. Lanning Wisman

Elmore Accused of $2000 Cash Bribe to Liquor Officials

Testimony in a Kanawha County case alleges Clarence Elmore, a former Liquor Commissioner, received about $2000 in cash payments through intermediaries Renfield Importers Limited and Meier's Wine Cellars as a condition for product sales in state stores. Witness D J Earl Brawley described personal payments and travel expense handling while noting alleged double billing via state vouchers and a state credit card.

Kanawha U. S Cobel Elmora Ments Clarence Elmore Earl Brawley House of Dele Brawley Tawerly U.S Tdge John A. Field Hal Renfield Importers Limited Drexel MM Meier Silverson Ohio Mattit Shmory Helen R. Hayne Liquor Central Vomission Juctiow Eintore Elmers Elmore Hank Credit Cari

Mercer Board Maintains Stance on School Reassignment

Mercer County board faced about 100 Park Central students and supporters marching from Bluefield to Princeton to urge sending 115 Negro students from Stinson Elementary to all Negro Park Central High. Assistant Superintendent Schon said the board can only listen, citing enrollment decline as the reason for moving the Stinson students to Park Central. The decision was made at a prior board meeting.

Prince Ton Mercer AMT Park Central Stinson

Primaries Held In Three States By United Press International

Voters in Massachusetts Oklahoma and Washington state chose congressional and state nominees for November. In Massachusetts several veterans faced renomination while others were unopposed. notable candidates included Wolward Boland and Edward Kennedy campaigning for Roland Kennedy. Oklahoma saw runoffs to face incumbent Page Belcher. Washington focused on Democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant governor races with several incumbents facing opposition.

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Recover Funds Paid Elmore Cochrane Says

Charleston report on Robert Cochrane urging State Auditor Denzil Gainer to recover funds paid to former State Liquor Commissioner Clarence Elmore. Cochrane cites federal court evidence in Bluefield and says checks may have contained fraud elements. He asks for records to aid possible grand jury action to recover state funds.

Charleston Uru Robert Cochrane Repubiicsin Line Denzil Gainer Cochrane Clarence Elmore Bluefield Elmore Gainer Abe Teint U. S. Navy Gaiter Hugh Gomer Kanawha City

Prison Breakout Attempt Turns Fatal in Charleston Jail

Frederick May 21 of Charleston was killed and two Kanawha County inmates Richard Plants 22 and Willan Hawkins 20 were wounded during a jailbreak attempt at the Kanawha County jail. Deputy Jack Lavender and a deputy were escorting prisoners when Plants pressed a knife to Lavender’s chest demanding release. Deputy Hyman Green opened fire wounding Plants and others, with one inmate Rudolph Saunders minor charged with a misdemeanor also hurt.

Charleston Kanawha County Jnit Frederick May Sharleston Daniel Hoane Wichard Plants Willan Hawkins Kanawha Plantz Melen Miller Thadestan Sawking Trusty Jack Lavender Lavender Hyman Green Green Lavendter Day Planta Laventer Hudolph Saunders Cyeen Planix

Burns Fatal At Corey Brothers Plant

Charles Hardin of Charles tin, North fork McDowell County, died in a formal hospital after suffering burns from an ammonia gas leak at Corey Brothers Inc. on September 3 while repairing a refrigeration unit. Fire officials said exposure caused severe external and internal injuries.

Charlestin UPI Denry Hardin Charleson Foral Jay Corey Brothers, Inc Northfork McDowell County

Soldier Samuel Amatot Jy Dies of War Wounds

KEYSER reports the death of Army Captain Samuel Amatot Jy from combat wounds suffered in Vietnam on September 12. The family requests privacy as the community mourns the loss of a local serviceman.

Keyser Army S. Samuel

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