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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1964

Page

2

Humphrey Net Worth Reported At 171396 In 1964 Election

Democratic vice presidential nominee Hubert Humphrey and wife Muriel reported assets totaling 191283 with liabilities 19887 as of Sept 10. Major assets include 64000 in real estate Chevy Chase and Waverly Minn homes, 45913 in government securities, 40389 in stocks and bonds, 3410 cash, and 33640 in miscellaneous items. Tax liabilities total about 10000, largely potential taxes if assets sold at current market value.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Muriel Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart Certified Public Accounts Minneapolis Minn Johnson Life Magazine Barry M. Goldwater Phoenix, Ariz William E. Miller New York Humphrey Chevy Chase Waverly Huron S. C

Barbour Named West Virginia Liaison to Washington

J Henry Barbour has taken duties as West Virginia representative in the Washington liaison office replacing Paul Crabtree. Barbour is an expert in wood utilization and foreign trade, previously with the state Commerce Department, while Crabtree returns to coordinate the state's Economic Opportunity Program participation. Crabtree began meetings with Shriver and aides in Washington, with conferences continuing through the week.

Charleston UPI J. Henry Barbour West Virginia Washington Barbour Paul Crabtree State Commerce Department Crabtree W. W. Barron Europe R. Sargent Shriver

Woodmen Benefits Offer After One Year of Membership

The text promotes fraternal benefits not in the insurance certificate, eligible after one year of membership. It touts Woodmen of the World as providing protection fraternity and service and urges contacting a local representative for full details of the program.

Woodmen Woodmen of the World

Goldwater Campaign Swing Through the Northeast and Midwest

Goldwater planned a multi state campaign tour after a televised exchange with GOP leaders. He would spend Wednesday in the Fort Worth Dallas area then travel to Kansas Iowa and Wisconsin before a Boston stop. Friday events were set for Portland Concord Albany Burlington and Louisville with a Saturday Michigan swing including Niles Midland County Fairgrounds and Detroit.

Tysburg Charlotte Goldwater Fort Worth Dallas Tex Kansas Iowa Wisconsin Boston Portland Maine Concord N.H Albany N.Y Burlington

Durocher Expected to Be Named Cardinals Manager

A New York UPI report says Leo Durocher will get the nod over Walt Alston for the St. Louis Cardinals managerial post. The choice narrows to the two men with Durocher currently the leading candidate.

New York UPI Leo Durocher Walt Alston St. Louis Cardinals

Sovereign skipper lauds Constellation after loss

Peter Scott, skipper of the Sovereign, lauds the U S defender Constellation after its sweeping victory. He praises the boat and its crew as superbly sailed and magnificently handled.

Newport Peter Scott Sovereign U.S Constellation

Edwards AFB Pilot recounts XB70 tire blow during landing

Chief pilot Alvin White describes hearing a tire blow on XB70 during descent at Edwards Air Force Base. He says the crew felt the tire burst and maintained control, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing as planned.

Edwards Afb Alvin White

Steelworkers Leader Calls for Total Job Security

Atlantic City reports Steelworkers President David J. McDonald outlines future union goals. He argues that once a steelworker becomes a permanent employee of a corporation, they must have complete career security, comparable to other career professionals.

Atlantic City

Former Professor Heads Retardation Commission

Rogers McAvoy, a former West Virginia University professor, has become executive director of the new Commission on Mental Retardation created by the 1963 legislature. The commission will coordinate mental retardation programs in the state and McAvoy has established temporary offices in the State Health Department.

Charleston UPI Rogers McAvoy West Virginia University Commission On State Health Department

Convict Refused Writ in Murder Case

The West Virginia Supreme Court denied a habeas corpus writ for John Jefferson of Mingo County who was sentenced to life for murder. He claimed the first degree murder conviction was invalid and argued a physician’s statement about the victim Allen Burns dying of shock after his leg wound was dressed supported his innocence.

Charleston UPI State Supreme Court Mingo County John Jefferson Allen Burns

Bishops Vote To Accept New Catholic Doctrine

VATICAN CITY UPI bishops at the Ecumenical Council voted to make bishops partners of the Pope in governing the church by collegiality. The 1,918 to 322 vote advances the De Ecclesia reform and requires papal approval after finalizing the document. Also, bishops approved elevating their sacramental dignity in Holy Orders by 2,201 to 50, clarifying bishops as a real order within the sacrament.

Vatican City UPI Ecumenical Council Paul VI Peter Universal Church

Socialites face jail in liquor to minors case in Darien

In Darien Connecticut a dozen prominent residents including a psychiatrist and his wife and a male teacher were arrested for serving liquor to minors at private parties linked to the highway death of 17 year old Nancy Hitchings. The arrests under a rarely used statute carry up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.

Darien, Conn UPI Fairfield County Rodney S. Eielson Nancy Hitchings American Airlines Connecticut

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Gertrude E Cecil 69

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Ethel Cecil 69 of 115 Clyde St will be at 2 pm Wednesday in Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with Revs John Atkinson and B L Moss in charge Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens She died Monday at 12 30 pm at home of an apparent heart attack Survivors include her husband Woodrow Cecil a son Bernard Martin Deland Fla two daughters Edith Martin Morris Beckley and Opal Houchins Pipestem 16 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren The body will be taken to the residence of Edith Martin Morris 404 Bostic Ave at 4 pm today and returned to the Peace Chapel one hour prior to services

Gertrude Ethel Cecil Clyde St Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel John Atkinson B. L. Moss Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Cecil Pipestem Alexander and Nannie Eanes Abbott Woodrow Cecil Bernard Martin Deland Fla Edith Martin Morris Beckley Opal Houchins Pipestein Rose and Quesenberry Bostic Ave Peace Chapel

Mrs Lavelet Holliday Funeral Arrangements Made

Mrs Lavelet Holliday 67 of Edmond died Monday at a daughter's home in Huntington after a long illness. Born November 6 1896 in Edmond she was the daughter of Grant and Agnes Rogers. Surviving are six sons Harold Estil Sam Garland Bobby and Darrell a daughter Mildred Alexander four brothers a sister and 19 grandchildren. Body at Dodd Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Lavelet Holliday Edmond Laura Anderson Huntington Grant Agnes Propps Rogers Colo Bobby Helena Mont Mildred Alexander Sandusky Ohio Worthington Dante, Va Ransler Lewisburg Barnard Laurie Florida Drema Pettie Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville

Mrs Leonard Vaught Final Rites Held in Odenton

Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Vaught 38 of Odenton Md formerly Beckley will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church with Rev. T M Waldron in charge. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Saturday in a Maryland hospital after an extended illness. Body at Williams Funeral Home Sophia after 5 p.m. today Pallbearers include Joe Spence Kenneth Manning Carl P Wolander W M Jones Leon Basham and O B Sturgill.

Leonard Elsie) Vaught Odenton Beckley First Assembly of God Church T. M. Waldron Sunset Memorial Park Maryland Williams Funeral Sophia Joe Spence Kenneth Manning Carl P. Wolander W. M. Jones Leon Basham O. B. Sturgill

Edward Snyder Funeral Service Set at Ebenezer Church

Edward Snyder 65 of 768 South Fayette Street will lie in state at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home today. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 4 p.m. with Revs C O Mitchell and W M Jones officiating. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. He died Saturday evening at his residence.

Edward Snyder South Fayette St Ebenezer Baptist Church C. 0. Mitchell W. M. Jones Greenwood Memorial Park Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Mrs Tom McKinney dies en route to hospital

Mrs Tom McKinney 43 of Norfolk Va died in Churchland Va Sunday while en route to a hospital. Born at Davy she was a daughter of the late Roy D and Alice Morgan Hensley. Survived by husband Tom McKinney son Roy Dale and daughter Sarah Alice at home two brothers Quincy Beverly and Howard Beverly and a sister Mrs Alex Lavis. Funeral set at Williams Funeral Home Chapel Sophia at 2 pm Thursday with Rev Okey Cox and Rev Homer Stewart. burial in McKinney Cemetery Tams Mountain. Body at the funeral home.

Tom Katy) McKinney Norfolk Sophia Churchland Davy Roy D Alice Morgan Hensley Tom McKinney Roy Dale Sarah Alice Quincy Beverly Roanoke Howard Beverly Alex Daisy) Lavis Williams Funeral Home Okey Cox Homer Stewart McKinney Cemetery Tams Mountain Funeral Home

Lee Smith 56 Eccles Miner Dies After Illness

Lee Smith 56 of Eccles died in a local hospital at 12 30 a m today Born September 28 1907 he was a son of John Thomas and Macy McMillion Smith A lifelong Eccles resident he worked at Eccles No 5 mine before illness led to retirement Survived by brothers Basil and Thomas both of Eccles Son George preceded him in death in 1960 Funeral services held at Melton Mortuary Chapel at 3 p m Thursday Rev Robert H Doan officiating Burial in Harper Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m Wednesday Pallbearers named Elmer Loving Henry Brown George Nedelecoff Carl Lester Robert Garrison Bobby Reynolds Sam Cangemi Eugene Cangemi

Lee Smith Eccles John Thomas Macy McMillion Smith Eccles No. 5 Basil Smith Thomas Smith George Melton Robert H. Doan Harper Cemetery Harper Elmer Loving Henry Brown George Nedelecoff Carl Lester Robert Garrison Bobby Reynolds Sam Cangemi Eugene Cangemi

Adkins Rites Led For Giles M. Adkins in Layland

Giles M Adkins 62 of Lawton died at 530 am after a long illness. Born June 18 1902 in Fayette County he mined coal locally before retirement. He married Ruby Collins and survived by two sons two daughters twelve grandchildren a step grandchild three sisters and other relatives. Services held at Layland Mountain Church 3 pm Friday Rev Ernest Barley officiating with burial in Layland Cemetery. Melton Mortuary awaiting calls after 4 pm Thursday.

Giles M. Adkins Lawton Fayette County Ferguson and Roxie Adkins Baptist Church Ruby Collins Giles Adkins Ernest Barley Layland Cemetery Melton Mortuary

Central Gamble final rites set for 67 at North Beckley church

Central Gamble aged 67 of Skelton will receive final rites at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church North Beckley with Rev. W J Carter and Rev. W L Brown directing. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial. Gamble died in a local nursing home at 8:20 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. The body lies in state at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home where friends may visit. it will be taken to the church.

Central Gamble Skelton First Baptist Church North Beckley W. J. Carter W. L. Brown Greenwood Memorial Park Gamble Wright and Anderson Funeral Home

Bernard L. Watson dies after extended illness

Bernard L. Watson, 74, Harper Heights, died in a local hospital at 1:30 a.m. today following an extended illness. Johnson Funeral Home is pending completion of arrangements.

Bernard L. Watson Harper Heights Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Infant Vannatter Graveside Rites Held at Huse Park

Infant son of Lewis and Ann Vannatter of Glen Jean died shortly after birth. Funeral at 2 p.m. today in Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville with Rev. Robert Perry presiding. He died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Webb and Neal Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Lewis Ann Vannatter Glen Jean Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville Robert Perry Webb and Neal Funeral Home

Mrs Julia Howell 94 Dies. Rites Set in Princeton

Mrs. Julia Howell 94 of Princeton dies at 4 a m Monday in a Princeton hospital from a stroke. Services are 2 p m Wednesday at Fairview Community Church near Black Lick with burial in Brown Cemetery. She lived in Princeton 75 years, born April 15 1870 in Goodwell. survived by a half sister Mrs Boyd Farmer Beckley. Burial at Bailey Funeral Home Princeton.

Julia Howell Princeton Fairview Black Lick Brown Cemetery Howell Boyd Farmer Beckley Goodwell Thomas and Armetta Taylor Crumb John Bailey Funeral Home

Tolman Combs services set in Guyan church

Tolman Combs 80 of Guyan died Sunday at home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a m Wednesday at Missionary Baptist Church in Guyan with Rev Lloyd Ferguson in charge. Burial follows at Community Cemetery on Big Cub Creek. Born March 16 1884 in Oneida Kentucky he was the son of the late James and Rebecca Burns Combs. Survivors include his wife Mary Baker Combs a son Beech of Guyan and three daughters Dorothy Kennedy Eveline Kennedy both of Simon and Ruby Estep of Matewan. Body to be taken to his home this morning from Evans Funeral Home in Oceana.

Henry Lacy Vaughan Bluefield Johnson Memorial Methodist Church Alderson Ronald Talking Vaughan Viola Johnson, Beckey Greenbrier County James A Margaret R. White Vaughan Bland Street Methodist Church Montgomery Ward Co Lobban Funeral Home Tolman Combs Guyan Missionary Baptist Church Lloyd Ferguson Big Cub Creek Combs Oneida James and Rebecca Burns Combs Mary Baker Combs Beech Dorothy Kennedy Eveline Kennedy Simon Ruby Estep Matewan Evans Funeral Home Oceana

Viet Nam Dead and Armaments Losses Reported

Report from Vietnam notes 11 known dead in clashes as the Reds seized 34 government weapons while losing 10 of their own. The federation of trade unions reached a back to work accord after concessions, with Khanh's regime pledging to respect the right to strike and reinstate 500 workers from a textile firm. The meeting was led by First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Oanh. U.S. advisers cite weapon losses as a key war indicator amid fears of unsafe air corridors. In Saigon, 50,000 workers held a general strike over last month’s emergency decree, with many continuing the protest over textile firings.

Federation of Trade Unions Khanh Nguyen Xuan Oanh U.S Saigon

Hatfield to Speak at Republican Rally in Morgantown

Gov Mark Hatfield of Oregon will address a Republican rally in Morgantown on Oct 2. The address site and time will be announced later by Stanley R Cox Jr the 2nd District GOP nominee.

Morgantown UPI Mark Hatfield Oregon Congress Stanley R. Cox Jr Cox

Charleston Midget League Wins City Council Backing

Charleston Midget League football won a 19 to 1 council vote to use city parks for games but a technicality gave the recreation commission final say. Councilman Lacy presented league proof of safety and supervision and prompted a 19 to 1 vote, yet the decision was returned to the commission to accept or reject.

Charleston UPI Charleston Recreation Commission John Shanklin Claude Lacy

Welch Sues Water Co for Condemnation Action

Charleston UPS Welch city files condemnation against West Virginia Water Co for unsatisfactory service. Hearing set Oct 29 before Public Service Commission to allow city to take over via eminent domain. Petition claims financing possible and city capability. Another complaint against the utility to be heard Oct 23 alleging non potable water for South Charleston, Dunbar and Nitro.

Charleston UPS Welch West Virginia Water Co Public Service Commission PSC C. Carl Tully South Charleston Dunbar

Johnson's Campaign Stresses Commitments Over Election Push

Johnson frames his travel as honoring long standing commitments rather than courting votes. He notes he may name his Republican opponent, Sen. Barry Goldwater, in future talks. The president dismisses concerns of overconfidence among Democrats, saying a crucial November decision awaits all patriotic Americans.

Johnson Sen Barry Goldwater Goldwater

Miller Refutes Smear Claims Amid Campaign Statement

Miller denounces smear tactics and asserts integrity as he cites his record of supporting job producing industries in his district. He lists Niagara Mohawk Power Co. Wurlitzer Lockport Felt Bell Aircraft among those aided, while denying stock ownership in several firms. The Herald-Tribune notes his financial disclosure shows $27,500 in Lockport Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Lockport Felt.

Miller Niagara Mohawk Power Co Wurlitzer Co Lockport Felt Co Bell Aircraft Lockport Felt Wurlitzer Niagara Mohawk Power Herald-Tribune Lockport Holdings, Ltd

Steelworkers Convent Opens With McDonald Speech

The 12th convention of the steelworkers opened Monday with President David J. McDonald addressing 3,500 delegates. He framed Johnson's re election bid as a fight with peace and paychecks at stake. Hubert H. Humphrey will address by telephone on Wednesday.

Steelworkers David J. McDonald Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey D-Wis

Barbers To Hear Dyer At State Convention

State Health Director N H Dyer will address about 600 barbers and beauticians at the 29th annual convention in Parkersburg. Mayor William Brown will welcome attendees Sunday morning as Dyer discusses the 1964 Legislature’s appropriation for the Bureau of Barbers and Beauticians.

Parkersburg UPI N. H. Dyer William Brown Dyer Bureau of Barbers and Beauticians

California Fire Threatens Santa Rosa Area As Evacuations Grow

Firefighters and National Guard battled the Calistoga Santa Rosa blaze, its two fronts burning toward the city. Nearly 6,000 residents fled to churches and armories as 25,000 acres burned and 150 structures fell. An army of 3,000 firefighters fought from Napa to Sonoma counties with reports of injuries but few details.

National Guard Jim Edwards Santa Rosa Mendocino Avenue Rincon Valley Sheriff's Office State Forestry Service Fresno Napa Sonoma Calistoga-Santa Rosa Calistoga UPI Jack Holper Charles Gould

Trapped Men Named After Rescue Plea From Mine

Rescue teams pressed Monday to reach four miners trapped underground. The men identified include Leland Roeder of Pioche Nevada Art Luhnow of North Las Vegas Nevada and Lloyd L Shaw of Santa Barbara California.

Leland Roeder Pioche Nev Art Luhnow North Las Vegas Lloyd L. Shaw Santa Barbara Calif

Gordo Accepts Space Team Trophy for Transportation feat

Gordo says the device is the largest transport equipment ever built, big enough to carry all 250,000 military and civilian workers in the American manned spaceflight program. He adds he is a small part of the space team and accepts the trophy on behalf of everyone involved.

America Gordo

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