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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
8
Offense of littering in West Virginia carries a fine up to 500 or 30 days in jail, with higher penalties for a second offense. The letter questions state pay, media scrutiny, and calls for reform, arguing for quicker parking solutions and criticising officials and newspapers for focus.
Salazar, 79, Portugal’s longtime premier, hovered near death after a stroke that left him coma. Doctors announced some slight improvement but he remained in critical condition with a tracheotomy performed to aid breathing. Aide and housekeeper Marina de Jesus witnessed his tense bedside visit as officials prepared for potential succession.
School finance executive director William Hamilton announced that the state aid to public schools rose to 100.3 million dollars for 1968-69, up 8.2 million, with 53 counties gaining and two counties losing aid. Raleigh County ranks among the top ten in receiving funds.
Weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness with a chance of rain this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. Highs around 75 today. low near 60 tonight. highs in the low 70s tomorrow. Precipitation chances listed at 20 percent today and tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. Airport reports show mixed tide times and wind south-southeast at 20 mph. River and lake conditions: Greenbrier normal and clear. lake normal and clear. County tax notes discuss state aid and local school funding increases. several counties listed with state nontax revenue figures. Interstate 77/86 project bids rejected with readvertisement planned in October. project covers 25 miles of interstate highway.
A local report notes Griffin listed as Wallace’s vice presidential candidate in several states. Complications may arise as final nominations, certification by state secretaries, and ballot deadlines could affect Griffin’s inclusion on the ticket for George C. Wallace.
News by Jack Walsh reports a coordinated Marine defense near Da Nang and Khe Sanh, with 27 allied casualties and over 200 North Vietnamese killed or routed during a night attack. The engagement involved a hillside outpost four miles south of the DMZ and battles across ridgelines and paddies.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Abe Fortas for chief justice by a 10 to 6 vote amid the prospect of a filibuster. Critics cite cronyism, constitutional concerns, and Fortas' past rulings on obscenity and civil liberties as hurdles to a floor vote in the Johnson era.
Nigeria reports rebel forces clinging to Owerri and one airfield as federal troops capture Owerri and Oguta, with Umuahia and Uli airstrip also seized. End of the 15 month civil war appears near as relief efforts are blocked and civilian refugees suffer.
Clyde Justice 34 of Knox Creek Virginia was shot to death outside a tavern in Bradshaw. John Taylor 74 of Bradshaw was jailed on a murder charge and to face a preliminary hearing. Police said Justice and Faytor had argued inside the tavern before the shooting.
In a highly choreographed event at the Convention Center in Anaheim, Nixon energized supporters with a tough on crime platform and a pledge to crack down on narcotics and corruption. He contrasted his plan with Johnson and Humphrey, promising strong leadership and a broader youth crackdown if elected. The California swing included a Los Angeles television appearance and a news conference, while thousands of fans filled the arena with balloons, bands, and light shows.
A letter laments slow action on repairing three traffic signals at Brings Street and First Avenue reported as malfunctioning since Sunday. The writer urges City and State Road Commission to respond promptly and address the issue.
Leon Burnett reports NASA chief James E. Webb will retire after seven years, with Apollo morale and funding waning amid Vietnam, race issues, and poverty. Webb will stay on as a consultant to acting NASA director Dr Thomas Paine, amid questions over costs and risks of the Apollo moon program.
The Sindlinger & Co poll released today shows Richard Nixon with a sizable lead over Humphrey and Wallace. Voters favoring Wallace or undecided have shifted modestly since August, with Wallace supporters more likely to waver before election day. The survey sampled 1,886 adults from Sept 12 18 and notes a small rise in those with no opinion.
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