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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1964

Page

2

Beatles Wing For Home Loaded With U S Loot

New York UPI Beatles conclude U.S. and Canadian tour with a Times Square charity show at Paramount Theater. Proceeds of 75000 went to United Cerebral Palsy and Retarded Infants Services after 3862 seats sold at 5 to 100 dollars. Police controlled large crowds before entry for the charity performance.

New York UPI Liverpool Times Square Paramount Theater British Isles United Cerebral Palsy 44Th Street Paramount

Negative significance and the idle week in Congress

Washington column examines how press releases use negative significance to signal importance. It contrasts two freshman congressmen of the 88th Club and notes the House’s sparse activity in a week, arguing true distinction comes from standing out during quiet times rather than busy periods.

Kday Gurney Washington Edward J. Gurney R-Fla Bob Taft Jr Ohio House Congress White Ouse

Bolivia crushes rebellion plot endangers Paz regime

In Bolivia a right wing plot to assassinate President Victor Paz Estenssoro and seize power was crushed. Former President Hernan Siles Suazo was arrested as troops and police seized rebel leaders and guerrillas. The disruption included dynamited aqueducts rail lines and a passenger train. about 80 people were taken into custody in Santa Cruz and beyond.

LA Paz Bolivia UPI Iuede Victor Az Estenssoro Hernan Siles Suazo Paz Siles Rene Barrientos Santa Cruz Socialist Falange

Dream Train Tokyo Covers 260 Miles at Over 100 MPH

Japan's new Hikari Express ran the Tokyo to Nagoya route this Saturday at an average speed above 100 miles per hour. It left Tokyo at 8:00 a.m. and arrived in Nagoya 2 hours 28 minutes later, shortening a regular express trip by nearly two hours.

Dream Train Tokyo UPL Japan Nagoya

$250000 Suit Filed Over 1963 Prince Street Crash

A Dec 21 1963 two car collision at Prince Street and Valley Drive sparked a $250000 suit. The plaintiff alleges the defendant drove a 1962 car owned by Preston Turner into her 1960 car, causing facial neck and body injuries and toe amputation with hospital costs. Counsel: G Berk Lynch. A second suit seeks $20000 for a Feb 26 1963 Sewell Mountain Road accident where Howard C Fox says Fred Dobbins driving a car owned by Laura Dobbins struck him as a pedestrian, injuring legs body and head and incurring medical expenses. Counsel: W A Thornhill.

Prince Street Valley Drive Preston Turner G. Berk Lynch Sewell Mountain Road Howard C. Fox Fred Dobbins

Malta Gains Independence Amid Demos and Violence

Malta became independent as the 19th member of the British Commonwealth. Demonstrators from the opposition Labor party stabbed a police inspector and stoned the Italian consul general’s car. thirteen people were arrested. Prime Minister Mintoff said the independence constitution is a sham, but ceremonies continued with Prince Philip as guest of honor.

Valletta Malta UPI British Commonwealth Labor Party Onofrio Messina Dom Mintoff Britain Gibraltar Suez Prince Philip Elizabeth

Gladys Lifts Threat as Bermuda Watches Atlantic Path

Hurricane Gladys moved north at 110 mph with Bermuda on alert and planes moved from Kindley AFB. Forecasters said the storm would pass 200 to 250 miles west of Bermuda with gale winds likely and the U.S. mainland still warned to monitor advisories until a definite course is set.

Hamilton Bermuda UPI Gladys Atlantic Here Kindley Air Force Base Ethel Miami Raymond Craft United States Weather Bureau Craft Middle South Atlantic

Integration Era Tensions Roil McComb and Nearby States

Reports from McComb Mississippi describe bombings at a Negro section church and voter registration site prompting civil rights activity. Across Mississippi Jackson seeks ballot access against incumbents. Richmond Negro Republicans debate strategy. Alabama eyes constitutional amendment over school integration. Georgia and Atlanta cover Maddox memorial tied to property rights.

Aleyaenne Quinn McComb Society Hill Atlanta Lester Maddox Pickrick Maddox

Return to School Sparks Childhood Courtesy

A brief note reflects on children greeting teachers with bright “Good morning” as schools reopen. The scene captures hopeful classroom warmth and the daily ritual of starting lessons with polite engagement from students and teachers alike.

Deaths and Funerals Miss Virginia A West at 50

Miss Virginia Alice West 50 of Glen Morgan died in a local hospital at 1 20 p m Sunday after an extended illness. She was a former secretary for Raleigh Wrecking Co and longtime Raleigh County resident. Born November 15 1913 in Raleigh she was the daughter of Carl Vest and the late Mary Poff Vest. Surviving are four sisters Genevieve Vest Billy Vest Glenora Teddie Amos and Roy Young all of Glen Morgan and two brothers Homer Vest and Dorsil Vest of Raleigh. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jack Maddy officiating burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in state after 2 p m today. Pallbearers are Oral West Clifford Hatcher Cecil Hatcher Carl Lilly Claude Allen and William Lacek.

Virginia Alice West Glen Morgan Raleigh Wrecking Company Raleigh County Raleigh Carl Vest Mary Poff Vest Mary Billy” Vest Genevieve Vest Glenora Teddie

Widow Mrs Leonard Vaught dies after extended illness

Mrs Leonard Vaught of Odenton Maryland formerly of Beckley died in a Maryland hospital at 1 p m Saturday after an extended illness Born January 30 1927 in Edwight she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Stovall Sophia Surviving are her husband Leonard Vaught two sons Specialist 4 Larry C Vaught US Army Beckley Recruiting Main Station and Roger David at home four daughters Carol Sue Baltimore Sandra Kay Lenora Ann and Patricia Mae all at home two brothers James Stovall MacArthur and Jack Stovall Sophia and three sisters Mrs James Helen Patton Charleston Mrs Elmer Lee Ann Flower and Mrs French Vera Williams Sophia The body is at Williams Funeral Home Sophia pending completion of arrangements.

Leonard Elsie) Vaught Odenton Beckley Maryland Edwight W. S. Stovall Sophia Leonard Vaught Larry C. Vaught U. S. Army Roger David

Ernest Atwell of Midway died after long illness

Ernest Atwell 45 of Midway formerly of Wyoming County died Saturday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born March 20, 1919 at Davy he was the son of the late Ross and Bernettia Sizemore Atwell. Survived by his wife Wilma Jean Atwell two sons Ernest Harold and Kenneth D. two daughters Barbara Ann and Linda Lou all at home two brothers John Manassas Va and Howard Fanrock five sisters Mrs Jack Swick Welch Mrs Robert Bailey Fanrock Mrs Stacy Lester Manassas Mrs James Johnson Avondale and Miss Elizabeth Atwell. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Nation Church at Fannonck with Rev. Edgar Beverly and Rev. Minnie Pendry in charge. Burial in Brewster Cemetery at Indian Creek. Body taken from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home in Pineville to the home of Herbert Short Indian Creek at 4 p.m. today. RNS)

Ernest Atwell Midway Wyoming County Beckley Davy Ross and Bernettia Sizemore Atwell Wilma Jean Atwell Ernest Harold Kenneth D Barbara Ann Linda Lou John Manassas Howard Fanrock Jack Swick Herbert Short Indian Creek

Funeral services set for Oatie Kincaid in Fayetteville

Oatie Lawrence Kincaid, 82, of Lansing, dies after a short illness in Oak Hill hospital. Services at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Chapel Fayetteville with Revs Secrist Bragg officiating. Burial in Lansing Cemetery. Survived by two sons Lowell Emory. six daughters Ruby Tygret Nancy Hunt Thelma Kincaid Marie Thompson Josephine Miller Drema Cowles. 53 grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren. Local source: RNS.

Oatie Lawrence Kincaid Lansing Dodd-Payne Fayetteville Joe Secrist John Bragg Kincaid Oak Hill Edmond Tom and Lizzie Jones Kincaid Lowell Emory

Final rites set for Thomas C Manning in Kingston

Thomas Clyde Manning 71 of Kingston dies at home from cerebral hemorrhage. A retired Imperial Coal Co. employee born Dec 20 1802 in Putnam County he will be buried at Green Castle Cemetery Burnwell. Survived by wife Pearl, siblings, ten children, 29 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral at Kingston Community Church with burial in Green Castle Cemetery. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill after 4 p.m. today.

Thomas Clyde Manning Kingston Ernest Barley Bradley Green Castle Burnwell Manning Putnam County Imperial Coal Co Pearl Guy Manning Charleston H. B. Saunders Alma Oldham Cecil Clyde Robert Dale Manning Mary Giles Bonnie Spencer Leona Arrington Maxine Pennington Irene Jones Cedar Grove Nellie Salters Decota Tyree

Tollison 5 Cline Services for Tollison 5 Cline

Funeral services for 67 year old Cline are set for 2 pm Tuesday at Freewill Baptist Church Long Branch with Rev Lloyd Ferguson presiding Burial will follow at Long Branch Cemetery He died Saturday at home of a heart attack Born February 28 1897 in Simon son of David and Margaret Cline Survivors include wife Ida B Cline a son Wannie of Simon three daughters Laura Hatfield Ester Hurley and Hazel Morgan and 29 grandchildren Body released from Funeral Home in Pineville

Tollison Cline Simon Freewill Baptist Church Long Branch Lloyd Fergiuson David Margaret Cline Ida B. Cline Wannie Cline Laura B. Hatfield Ester Hurley Hanover Hazel Morgan Robertson and Foglesong Pineville Rns

Edward Snyder dies at 65 in Beckley residence

Edward Snyder 65 of 768 South Fayette Street Beckley died Saturday evening at his home. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother Dora Snyder three brothers Walter Snyder Harper Heights Robert Snyder Beckley and Paul Snyder Columbus Ohio. five sisters Lara Garrant Gulf Viola Fish Philadelphia Pa Deaule Snyder Boulder Colo Gladys Jones Beckley Thelma Neal Beckley. Services held at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 4 p m Wednesday with Rev C O Mitchell and Rev W M Jones officiating. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Body at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home after 9 a m Tuesday. It will be moved to the church one hour before services.

Edward Snyder South Fayette St Ebenezer Baptist Church Dora Snyder East Beckley Walter Snyder Harper Heights Robert Snyder Beckley Paul Snyder Columbus Ohio Lara Garrant

Nancy L Butler Dies at 90 in Hilltop Princeton

Funeral services for Nancy L Butler 90 of Hilltop were held at 2 p.m. in Burns Wornal Chapel Princeton with Rev Max Linkous officiating. Burial followed in Hilltop family cemetery. She died Saturday in a Princeton nursing home. Born Green Springs daughter of John and Mary Hazelwood, wife of Luther. Survived by four sons Bernard Peterstown Luther Pembroke Va Kermit Pettry Otis Washington DC. 23 grandchildren 65 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Nancy L. Butler Hilltop Princeton Max Linkous Butler Green Springs John and Mary St. Clair Hazelwood The Baptist Church Luther Bernard Peterstown Pembroke, Va Kermit of Pettry Otis Washington, D. C

Services for Haven S Shumate Held in Charleston

Haven S Shumate, formerly of Mount Hope, had services at 1 p.m. today in Snodgrass Funeral Home Chapel Charleston. Burial followed at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill at 3 p.m. Shumate died of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon in Wichita Kansas.

Haven S. Shumate Charleston Mount Hope Snodgrass Funeral Home High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Shumate Wichita Kan

Infant Vannatter Funeral Arrangements Incomplete

Funeral arrangements are incomplete for the 5 hour old son of Lewis and Ann Vannatter who died in a local hospital at 11 55 p m Sunday. Survivors include grandmothers Mrs Angiea Vannatter of Glen Jean and Mrs Bessie Drysdale of 102 6th Street. Body at Webb and Neal Funeral Home.

Lewis Ann Vannatter Angiea Vannatter Glen Jean Bessie Drysdale 6Th. St Webb and Neal Funeral Home

Final rites for James H. Collins scheduled at church

James H. Collins, 84, died after an extended illness. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the New Jerusalem Holiness Church conducted by Elder Joe Harriston. Friends may call. body taken to the church one hour before services.

James IH. Collins Lester New Jerusalem Holiness Church Joe Harriston Collins Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Castro Says Mexico Won’t Break Ties With Cuba

Fidel Castro, in a Havana speech, asserts Mexico will not sever diplomatic relations with Cuba despite U S pressure. He cites Bolivia and Uruguay as having broken with Cuba under economic threats, and argues Mexico’s strong economy shields it from U S coercion. He spoke at the first national sugar forum in Havana.

Miami UPI Fidel Castro Mexico Cuba America Havana Bolivia Uruguay Castro United States Aurugay First National Sugar Forum Charlie Chaplin Hvana

XB70 Test Flight Aims For Breakneck Speeds

The XB70 aims to fly 650 to 700 mph just past the sound barrier in initial tests. Chief pilot Al White and co-pilot Col. Joe Cotton plan to reach about half the craft’s planned altitude as they evaluate the delta wing design. The program, costing taxpayers $1.5 billion, evolved from a reconnaissance bomber to a test vehicle for triple sonic air travel.

North American Aviation al White Air Force Joe Cotton Defense Department Los Angeles New York

Calistoga Fire Roars Through City as Windsfan Destroys 5M Damage

California north wind creates ideal fire conditions across the region. Marin County halts burning permits for the day. Calistoga Mayor Bud Hanley estimates five million dollars in damage, calling it the worst fire in the city’s history. Councilman Roy Jones notes cinders falling like rain but orderly evacuations proceed. Forestry official Fran Gowell reports 25 to 30 fire units arriving to aid firefighting. Gowell adds many structures destroyed and efforts focus on saving remaining buildings. About 400 people have evacuated to the high school and neighboring halls in St Helena, eight miles south, with no injuries reported.

California Marin County Calistoga Bud Hanley Roy Jones Fran Gowell Gowell St. Helena

President Johnson introduces young Coco as girl friend

In Washington, President Johnson and Mrs Johnson attended church at St. Mark's on Capitol Hill then went to coffee with White House aide Jack Valenti. Johnson held hands with Coco McPherson, daughter of Harry McPherson, and called her his girl friend, a remark she affirmed with a smile.

Washington UPI Johnson St. Mark's Episcopal Church Capitol Hill White House Jack Valenti Coco McPherson Harry McPherson Coco

Afro-Asia Solidarity Conference Calls Malaysian Troop Buildup Brutal

The permanent secretariat said Saturday the deployment of British, Australian and New Zealand troops in Malaysia is a brutal act of British imperialists aiding a U.S.-backed neo-colonialist federation. The statement condemns Western troop presence in the region amid Cold War tensions.

Cairo Uar UPI Afro-Asia Solidarity Conference Malaysia

Funeral services for Central Gamble in Skelton

Central Gamble 67 of Skelton will have funeral services at 2 p m Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. W J Carter and Rev. W L Brown officiating. He died in a local nursing home at 8 20 p m Thursday after a long illness. he was a member of the local community and church.

Central Gamble Skelton First Baptist Church W. J. Carter W. L. Brown Greenwood Memorial Park Gamble

Obituary Notice for Local Residents and Miner Union Member

Survivors include two sisters Mrs Irene Cook of Sylvania Ala and Mrs Allena Thomas of Detroit. Body at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home with viewing after noon Tuesday. Service at the church one hour prior to services.

First Baptist Church United Mine Workers of America Irene Cook Slyacanga Ala Allena Thomas Detroit Wright and Anderson Funeral Home

Johnson on Hope and Opportunity in West Virginia

President Johnson argued the nation must expand opportunities and dignity for all. He cited West Virginia’s unemployment with food stamps and redevelopment aid, insisting democracy requires compassion for the less fortunate and action to empower every citizen.

Johnson West Virginia

Airport Dedication Highlights Runway and Buildings

The event featured speakers including Sens Randolph Byrd and Congressmen Staggers Hechler, with co chair Walter L Hart noting 29 year dream of the airport. He joked this was the 19th dedication as items unveiled include a lengthened runway new administration building and two new hangars.

Randolph Byrd Staggers Hechler Dominion News Walter L Bill) Hart Hart

Weather Improves After Morning Rain At Ceremony

Rain fell steadily until about 8 am causing worry for planners. By noon the sky cleared partly and by 3 pm only flecked clouds remained. Temperatures reached the upper 80s with a light breeze making conditions nearly ideal.

Eisenhower Goldwater meet after unity conference with Horatius tone

President Eisenhower and Senator Goldwater met for the first time since the Hershey unity gathering. The discussion included questions about retaliatory measures after four enemy patrol boats reportedly attacked two U.S. destroyers.

U.S Hershey

Protestant group endorses LBJ in editorial

A panel of Protestant theologians led by Reinhold Niebuhr endorses President Johnson for reelection. They label a Goldwater vote as irresponsible and reckless, arguing for Johnson in a joint editorial in Christianity and Crisis. The signatories include leaders from Union Theological Seminary Stanford Duke and Andover Newton among others.

Washington UPI Reinhold Niebuhr Johnson Barry M. Goldwater John C. Bennett Union Theological Seminary New York Robert McAfee Brown Stanford University Robert W. Spike Religion and Race Commission The National Council of Churches Harvey Cox Andover Newton Theological School Waldo Beach Duke University Divinity School Henry P. van Dusen Union Seminary Roger L. Shinn Christianity and Crisis

UAW Starts Tough Talks With GM After Victories

UPI reports the United Auto Workers open contract talks with General Motors, aiming for a three year deal for about 350,000 workers. Walter Reuther praises recent Chrysler and Ford gains as a cake and frosting, while GM executives prepare to negotiate.

Detroit UPI Auto Workers Union Chrysser Ford General Motors UAW Walter P. Reuther Louis G. Seaton Reuther Chrysler

Grimond must land away from sportsfield in Yeovil

Liberal party leader Jo Grimond arrives in Yeovil by helicopter for campaigning but must land elsewhere after officials say the local sportsfield, gifted to the town, cannot be used for gambling or political events.

Yeovil England UPI Liberal Party Jo Grimond

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Beatles U. S By Dick West Democratic National Committee DP Wid Nee Taft RichMmne Cleaners Richmond Barry Goldwater Montgomery George Wallace Alabama Wallace Mrs. Leonard Vaught Oatie Kincaid Thomas Manning Mrs Nancy Butler James H. Collins Calif Ron W. Main ST Goldwater
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