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3--Raleigh Register, Bccklcy, W. Friday Aficrnoon, Pel. 1908 Police Beof Two Charged With DD City Police booked Robert L. Canterbury, 37, of Lester in the Haloigh County Jail at 2:30 a.m. today on charges of drunken driving and driving on an expired operator's license.

Alfred E. Hosenbaum of driving and driving on a revoked operator's license. State Police jailed Daniel Ewing of Lanark at 8:35 p.m. Thursday for illegal passing. Ewing was released after relinquishing $10 in fine and Prosperity was lodged in the jail at 10 p.m.

Thursday jy State Police for drunken to Town i i Magistrate Lorena Wallace. Clyde Drennen, Michael L. HRC Will Hear Discrimination Complaints Against State Club CHARLESTON (UPI) -I hearing of the State Human lights Commission has been set tor Nov. 26 to hear two com- laints of alleged racial discrimination at the Charleston Athletic Club. The commission said James i.

Cole a Charleston Negro, complained that he was refused service last May 31 because he vas accompanied by his Caucasian financee Deanna Doug- ass. Cole said he had a valid membership to the private liquor club, but he claims a waitress refused to serve the racial- mixed couple. Cole also claims that club manager Joseph Anania supported the policy. -The commission said Charles White, also a Negro of Institute, complained that he was JL guest in a group of while persons who wore asked to leave the night of July 2, allegedly because of his presence. The group turned in membership cards to express disapproval of the alleged discrimination, the commission said.

Commission Chairman Rabbi Samuel Cooper said the club had been uncooperative in attempts to resolve the two formal complaints. This is the first time a pri- 0 1 fttfl I I Of Minerals 1 i Called For LEXINGTON, Ky. (UPI) -Republican senatorial nominee Marlow W. Cook today callec for conservation of the nation's minerals to "help ensure an economically stable industry." In remarks prepared for delivery to the Kentucky Coal Association here at noon, Cook said, "We must recognze the increasing demand for minerals and fuels by our economy, help ensure an economically stable industry, maintain a favorable balance of trade and balance Of payments, and encourage research to promote the wise use of these resources." Cook also said present economic incentives, including depletion allowances to encourage the discovery and development of vital minerals ant fuels, must be continued. 'He also promised that a Republican administration wouk work to improve forestry prac tices and support efforts to in crease the nation's fresh water supply.

'f I iwG'wsn Urants Asylum To Ten STOCKHOLM (UPI)-- Sweden "granted asylum today to 10 taore American servicemen. It raised to 115 the GIs who have Jeft their military posts and teen taken in by this neutral a i on "humanitarian grounds." An Aliens Commission spokesman said, "A total of 1C9 runaway Americans, both from the armed forces and draft dodgers, have applied for asylum. Some of these have lefl Sweden but others have their applications pending in the commission." A commission spokesman Identified the 10 granted asylum today as: John Rogers, 24, of Washington, D.C. (born in Gary, Ray Davis, 23, of St. Louis, JIo.

Peter Stewart, 24, of Mont- Clair, N. J. Diamond Ryan, 26, of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Calif Henry Evans, 18, of Union Beach, N.J. (born in Rahway N.J.). Michael Crow, 18, of Atlanta (born in Texas).

Duane Makie, 21, of Detroit Danni Leonette, 27, of Los Angeles. Lawrence Powell, 24, of Albany, N.Y. Donald Lauritsen, 18, of Denver, Colo, (born in Omaha The commission gave no further details such as rank unit or street address. Some of the Americans seeking asylum here have said Ihey came to escape military service in Vietnam. Some have taken part in local anti- American demonstrations related to the war.

UF On Schedule The United Fund of Raleigh County is on schedule with 5(1 per cent of its goal pledged at (he of the second week of the current drive. Figures reported at a luncheon meeting today show the total pledged lo date is of an $85,000 goal, This week pledges of $12,435 were reported. UF president Melvln Tolte, said many contacts remain to be made and he urges workers to complete this phase ts soon us possible. ate club lias been ordered lo ppear at a hearing. The commission conducts icarings only when complaints annot be resolved by negotia- ion.

Details of complaints are isclosed only when a case caches the hearing stage. School Boycott Threatened In Hancock County NEW CUMBERLAND (UPI) All non teaching personnel of the Hancock Countv school system have threatened boycott the schools Monday unless the County Board of Education takes action on demands for higher pay and better working conditions. In a statement released late Thursday from their attorney's office, the Hancock County School Service Personnel Association warned parents that their children would be in danger if they attended school Monday. The statement said bus drivers would not be on the job, classrooms may be unheatod because custodians are leaving and personnel who prepare foot also would not be at work. The non teaching personnel have been seeking a 50 cent an hour across the board increase In pay for the 140 members the association headed by the Rev.

George Stewart of New Cumberland. The board, at its last meeting early this month, offered an increase from two to 20 cents on a scale basis. Hancock County School Supt. Dr. Vernon Wyland said there would be school as usual.

He did not indicate a meeting would be held. Bus drivers sai they were willing to meet wit the board. I ft rortas Defeat Best Action Of 90th, Byrd Says WASHINGTON (UPI) Tht "best action" of the 90th Congress was the rejection of President Johnson's appointment of Justice Abe Fortas as chief justice of the Supreme Court, Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.

believes. service program, Byrd iistec three legislative areas in which he thought Congress had passed important, legislation: --The omnibus housing bill because "for the first time we're opening an avenue whereby poor families may become home rather than renters. Various consumer protection bills. --The omnibus crime bi which will remove "some of the structures that have been place( upon the police by certain Supreme Court rulings." Byrd said the crime bill will give some help in checking crime, but if he had his way he would "put a i in the spirally crime rate" by appointing men on the Supreme Court who would interpret the Constitution as written. He also would name an attorney general who would enforce the laws "without fear or favor." The senator said he favorei selective-- not across the boaix --cost cutting in federal spending on programs which have not proved their worth such as VISTA and the Job Corps.

Cool Autumn TerciDs In 111 By United Press International In the interior United States, predawn temperatures today dipped to near or belov freezing. Cool autumn night prevailed over most of the country. A touch of frost was felt in much of the Mississippi Valley and northern Dixie. The chilly weather arrived on a northwesterly airflow with generally dry conditions, although there were some wet spots. The Eastern coastal regions were dampened by rain activity and showers also fell eastwarc across the Groat Lakes-Ohio Valley area.

In the upper peninsula of Michigan some snow flakes were detected. Meanwhile, the weather cont nued warm and sunny i Florida and California. Los Angeles registered aficrnoon temperatures Thursday in the OOs for the second day in a row. Scattered light rainfall dampened much of the nation Thursday from the Midwest the Appalachians and in areas of the Gulf Coast and Pacific. Northwest.

Temperatures in the nation at 3 a.m. EOT ranged from 25 degrees at Lone Rock, to a halmy 70 at Key West, Fla. BUCHANAN HEARING AID CENTER 130 5. FAYOTE 57., tKKlSY "Home Of The Miracle Ear" tWITJ CAU OH COMS IN FH. J53-0551 EiJ'vti'fliKPFlll Lambert, and Charles Brown, all of the U.S.

Army, and Robert L. Wolfe of the U.S. Navy were jailed at 4:10 p.m. Thursday for being absent without official leave from the illltary service. All were released to the ustody cf Military Police.

A Terry man, Frank Coffman, was booked in the county ail at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday by tate Police on a peace war- nut. Sherman L. Hagcr, 18, of was jailed by State 'olice at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday or driving while his operator's icense was suspended.

fouth Charged In city Police action, a 16- 'ear-old Maple Fork youth was irrested Thursday on a hoplifting charge. Officers said the youth llegcdly stole a pack of igarettcs from the Kroger Co. James C. Hicks, 47, of was cited Thursday for red light violation. Hicks posted a $16.50 bond for in appearance in Beckley Municipal Court Thursday.

Benny D. Cochran of 610V4 tussell St. was cited Thursday speeding at 40 mph in a mph zone. He is scheduled to appear in Municipal Court Thursday. First Aid Calls The Beckley Fire Department Rescue Squad was called to 113 Truman Ave.

at 1:16 p.m. Thursday where Jesse Hodge vas suffering an unknown Andy Bodo Andy Bodo, 82, died at 9:45 Thursday at his residence Oallpway Heights following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Calfee Funeral Home Chanel with Rev. Jack Sadler officiating.

lurial will be izamossveg, Hungary, he he son of the late Paul Suzanna Uodo. Ho was a retired Beauty Shop in Bluewoll. While in Beckley she worked it the Raleigh Cleaners and lichmond Cleaners. Born June 12, 1912 in Ken- ucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Rutherford. Survivors include one sister, jlrs.

Hester Knight of 127 Miller Beekley; one brother, Loren lutherford of Franklin Fur- lace, Ohio. The body is at the Craven Shires Funeral Home in iluewel! where friends may call after 5 p.m. today. 1 C. Burks John C.

Burks, 78, of Glen View, formerly of Keystone, died in a local hospital Thurs- lay. Funeral services will be held miner and a member of the Jmted Mine Workers of America and the Presbyterian Church. A resident of Raleigh County 'or the past 39 years, he is survived by his wife. Mrs. Anna ilelmeczi Bodo of Calloway Heights.

Other suvivors include four daughters, Mrs. George (Emma) Roberts. Parkersbnrg, Mrs. P. II.

(Ethel) Thornley, Beckley. Mrs. George (Elsie) Hammell, South Amboy, N.J. and Mrs. Robert (Alberta) Bair, Kirkwood, sister, South llness.

Hodge ocal hospital was taken to a where he later Firemen said, at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, the Rescue Squad was called to the Social Security Office on Howe Street where Jim Covey, 32, was reported ill. Firemen administered aid. Driver Charged A two-car accident at 3:52 Thursday on North Valley across from the Burger Boy Drive-In resulted in an estimated $250 damage, according to Beckley Police. Involved was a 1963 model driven by Betty Zane Lilly of 102 Emily St.

and a 1957 model vehicle operated by Merle Wayne Rogers, 20, of Lcn- 1011, Mich. Damage to the Lilly auto was estimated at $100 while damage car was listed officers citec the Rogers at $150. Investigating Rogers with "pulling into the face of oncoming traffic. He ordered to appear in Beckley Municipal Court Thursday. Polls (Continued From Page 1) at the end of September.

The latest GOP poll by Merrill-WirthUn Associates 10 days ago gave Nixon 40, Humphrey 26, Wallace 21. New York State: The straw ioll of the New York Daily Sfews, statewide cuts Nixon's ead to 44.7 to 42.7 over Humphrey, with Wallace polling 8.6. The first News straw poll 10 days ago had Nixon ahead 45.5 to 41.8. The Chicago Sun- Times statewide poll of Oct. 17 showed Nixon with 51 per cent, Humphrey with 34.5 per cent, and Wallace with 14.66 per cent But the poll one week later, Oct.

24, showed Humphrey narrowing the edge fairly sub- stanti latest and Wallace 15.2. Massachusetts: The state is considered by political observers to be a tossup, but Becker Deaths. Memorial Park. Born June Sunset Miss J. Rutherford Funeral services for Miss Josephine (Joe) Ruthevford, 50, of Bluewell, formerly of Bccklcy, will be conducted at Tyree Funeral Home Chnpel at 13, 1880, in 2 p.m.

Saturday in the Craven Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Blucwell. She died in a Blucfickl hospital at 4 p.m. Thursday after a short illness. She was a member of the a i Grove Church of Christ and a co-owner of the Quality in charge. Burial will in fluse Memorial Park at survivors are a Doyle Ellison, Ambrose Bodo, Mrs.

Mandor River, N. a brother, Ontario; a Kosma, 12 Jrandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Friends may call at the Cal- tee Funeral Home after 4 p.in, Saturday. Jesse Hodge Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Jesse Hodge, 87 of 113 Truman who died at home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday after a long illness.

Sunday at 2 p.m. "'uneral home in Burial will be in Mount 'emetery. The bodv at Trent and Burks had been residing with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Richards of Glen View.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sadie Hale, 3rlando, Fla. Durgan Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. Mrs. Alma Dorsey Mrs.

Alma Wilkinson Dorsey, South Charleston, formerly of Mullens, died at 2 p.m. Thursday in a Richmond, hospital following surgery. She had been ill since June. Surviving are her husband, the Rev. 0.

H. Dorsey, a retired minister and former pastor of the 'Mullens Methodist Church; a son, Darrell Wilkinson Huntington Beach, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Astin. Richmond; a stepson, Paul Dorsey, St. Albans; two sisters, Mrs.

Alvaretta Riley and Mrs. Thelma Love and a grandchild. Mrs. Wilkinson, a school teacher, taught in Wyoming, Harrison and Kanawha counties. Her first husband, Dr.

D. D. Wilkinson, was a physician LBJ Wants No 'False Sense Of Security' WASHINGTON President Johnson has sought to dampen continuing expectations of a breakthrough in the Vietnam situation, but without specifically ruling it out. "The last tiling I would want do," the President told a lews conference Thursday, "is to lull anyone into a false sense of security." in the Mullens area. The body is at Shepherd Mortuary the in Good South Charleston.

Funeral services will be held in the Darlington United Methodist Church, South Charleston. Burial will be in Bridgeport Cemetery. (RNS) itially. Nixon had 46.9 in the anc st survey, Humphrey 37.7 a Research Corp. doesn't agree.

In of Boston an independent poll published Oct. 10 in the Boston Globe, Humphrey led easily with 44 per cent, Nixon Suit Seeking $38,203 From NW Railway A Rainelle resident, Gordon Tijicher, is asking for $38,203.52 from the Norfolk and Western Railway Co. for impairment to his health while in the company's employ. In a suit filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office, Tincher claims that he had to work unprotected against the weather as a draw bridge operator across the Black River in Ohio and that because the failed to provide proper shelter, he became subject to constant and recurring colds, sore throats, sinus infection, flu, kidney infections and other ail- developed pneumo- clainis, is debilitation permanent physical and mental disablement to pursue gainful employment. Tincher, represented by E.

Carl Meadows of Beckley, claims $523.66 per month foi The result, he complete physical with total and had 31, Wallace 8, with 17 undecided. California: The most recent the future, plus; $500 aireadY state taken for Jlhe Los (expended for medical treat- the next six years compensation for loss of earnings Angeles Times by Muchmore, Oct. 12 Don and showed Nixon 45 per Humphrey 35, Wallace 7 M. 13, cent, md 13 undecided. It varied little from Muchmore's September.

last poll late in A Detroit News poll released Sunday showed Nixon and Humphrey neck-and- neck in the battle for the state's 21 electoral votes. The poll said 40 per cent favor Nixon, 39 Humphrey, 16 Wallace, with 5 per cent undecided. The latest poll was published in the New York Times today and conducted by Gallup. He said Nixon has the support of half the likely voters in the Midwest, compared with 26 per ment, or a total of $38,203.52. A suit also has been filci; on behalf of Progress Paint Manufacturing Co.

against Sophia Builders and Supply for $2,269.99 to cover the amount due on goods sold. A. J. Sparacino represents the paint concern. Votes (Continued From Page 1) superintendent of the Mingo County courthouse and the Democratic nominee for Circur Clerk.

His warrant was withdrawn and the claimant, Harry Urban paid court costs. trict. --Vernam IIlllll nre and for -Morrie Blair, Democratic Cominitteeman from Hardy Dis Davis, SRC em ploye of the Huntington District office. The warrants were obtainec through efforts of the Mingo County Fair Election Committee Chairman James Washington, said the group's investigation would conlinue. In a related development prominent Gilbert businessmar James Harless offered a $1,000 reward for information on vote buying.

Harless also is the Re- Wallace. And in the 12 Far Western states, Nixon has 51 per cent, to 34 for Humphrey and 11 for Wallace. As expected, Wallace stronger in the South than either of his opponents. Wallace gets 42 per cent, Nixon 27, Humphrey 26. But the Southern Gallup statistics showed a marked increase for Humphrey, who had trailed Nixon by 12 points in the last regional poll the organization took in the first week in October.

The latest nationwide Sindlin gcr poll, conducted by a suburban Philadelphia marketing research firm, showed Tuesday Humphrey continued to slice into Nixon's lead, and Wallace suffered a sharp drop in public support. Mingo Gl Killed WASHINGTON (UPI) The Mensc Department announced Thursday the death In Vietnam ombat of Army Spec. 4 William Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vnyne J.

Lester lingo County. of Justice, publican nominee for court commissioner. county Harless sent telegrams lo Sec rotary of Stale Robert D. Bailey and U. S.

Attorney Ramsey Clark asking them to help investigate alleged vole buying. ilarlcss said "people arc being brought in, many of them drunk, all of them coached and laulcd by employes of the coun- ly, slate or Democratic com- mitteemcn or women. This is a ilight upon all citizens of West Virginia, regardless of their political affiliation." Bailey was not In his office loday. He was expected to re- Monday. in Bennett Northfork.

Burk Route 2, Fayetteville and a stepsister, Mrs. Kathryn Setlle, Summerlec. The body will remain at the 'nneral home where friends may call after 4 p. m. Saturday.

RNS) James Jamison Funeral services for James Idward Jamison, 52, of Smoot Street will bo conducted at 2 j.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Mullens with the Rev. kelson Staples and S. L. in charge.

Burial will )e in Greenwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Ritchie ind Johnson Funeral Parlor in Greenstown after 3 p.m. Saturday. Jamison died in a local lospital at 2 a.m. Wednesday after a long illness.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mullens, a miner and a veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jamison.

He was born in Raleigh Jan. 17, 1910 and is survived bv his ir: He also said: "We are working hard and diligently and earnestly. The only thing I can say to you is that I think the decision of March 31 (for a limitation on bombing of North Vietnam) was indicated, was justified and am more pleased by it every lour that goes by. But sized, the in President regard to empha recent no basic "We do reports that announcement of a bombing halt might be imminent, that there had been change, no break- not want to make news until there is news," the told reporters suni- oned rather hastily to the Cabinet room near his office. 'We realize that many times diplomacy can be more cffec- ive in private than to have all your discussions, recommenda- ions and prophecies carried in the press." Administration officials continued their strict silence on developments in the Paris talks with the North Vietnamese and possible other secfet contacts.

There Johnson had had been indications hoped since the end of last week to announce a bombing halt on the grounds that word had finally come from Hanoi of some measure oi reciprocal de-escalation. This expectation, which led to a worldwide belief a dramatic turn in the Vietnam war was bluntet near, apparently but not killed was by unexplained hitch in the negotiations. 'Tired Of Mud Slinging' From GOP-Sprouse I James M. Sprouse is "tired oi mud slinging" in the political campaign from the Republican party. Sprouse, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, told a news conference here Thursday thai "I'm tired of playing his game," referring to his opponent Arch Moore's charges.

Sprouse said, "He could charge that I'm guilty oi rape and murder and I'd have to answer him. "I don't believe in politica law suits either. I have grounds for two or three law suits, bul I'm not going to file them lie- fore the election. He did nol elaborate, but said "I might" file them after the election. Shannon Released On $1,500 Bond ROANOKE, Va.

Dr. Emerson Grant Shannon, 44, Oceana, has been freed from Roanoke County Jail on $1,500 bond pending a hearing on a charge of operating an aircrafl while under the Influence of intoxicants. Authorities said Shannon landed on the wrong runway at Woodrum Airport in Roanoke after airport officials had become suspicious of his condition and air control recalled his aircraft. The charge, a felony, is punishable by one to five years in the penitentiary. Thorpe Man Dies WELCH (UPI) Charles Oyenlk, 50, of Thorpe, McDowell County, was killed fhursday night when his ilungcd over a 250-foot bniikment In Welch.

Police said Oycnik apparently lost control of tho vehicle. He was (lead on arrival at a local hospital. Charles A. Cameron Services for Charles A. Cameron, 35, Lochgolly, will be ichl at 2 p.

in. Sunday in the Oak Hill the Rev. Bill Cameron was electrocuted he New River Co. mine Summcrleo at 10 p. Wednesday, Among his lalf-brother, wife Mrs.

Deckley. Virginia L. of Other survivors include three sons, Jimmy D. at home, Eddie of Cleveland, Ohio, Sgt. Lovi Williams stationed in South Vietnam; six daughters, Serita at home, Brenda of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs.

Lcberiha Prince ol Brooklyn, N. Mrs. Norma Jean Brown of Bernita Williams and Ray Williams, both at home. Rumored Visit By LBJ Still Not Confirmed By Unlleil Press International West Virginia apparently vylll be getting a lot of attention from national candidates, and possibly from President Johnson, In the short time remaining before elcclimi clay. Nothing, however, has been confirmed on speculation that President Johnson will visit two or three cities in West Virginia Saturday.

Security men have been ad- to Morganlown, Clarks- iirg and Hiinliugton, touching off the speculation that Johnson will make stops in the cities. If plans materialize, Gov. Ilu- letl C. Smith will try to bo on iiaud to greet the President in West Virginia, Gubernatorial Assistant Paul Crabtree snid today. Crabtrec said Sen.

Edmund Muskie, Democralic vice presidential candidate, is trying to work in his schedule a stop at cither Wheeling or Wcirton, He said the stop probably would be in Weirton, but there still is some question of whether Mux- kio can find the time in his "lighl schedule." Muskie is tentatively scheduled to fly from Cleveland to Erie early Nov. 1, then to Rich- moml and back to Detroit that night. Crnbtree said it is hoped thai Muskie can stop in the Northern Panhandle either cnronte to Richmond or when he flies to Detroit. Third party presidential can diitate George Wallace is to visit Wheeling next Wednesday. Wallace cancelled two earlier scheduled visits to Wheeling, Johnson, meanwhile would ap parcnlly be on hand for dedica tion ceremonies at the Bcncdum Airport near Clarksburg Satur day, fly to Hunlington, helicopter to Pikevillc, to help dedi cate a reservoir, and a a testimonial dinner for Rep.

Har ley O. Staggers, D-W. Va. in Morjjantown Saturday night. Today's World From Wire Dispatches Mrs.

John P. Kennedy's nnrrlnge to Aristotle Onassls mllified her eligibility lo be luricd at Arlington National Cemetery. In response to queries Thursday, the Army said, "Under current rcguln- lons, a widow of an eligible. ilMiuse loses her eligibility when she President lohnson told a news conference ic thought rising support for Hubert II. Humphrey would prevent the presidential election Political Roundup (Continued From Page 1) ment to correct ovcrcentraliza- tion and overstating on lop levels; return the National Security Council to a more prominent role in national security planning, revitalize military research and development.

"Our success in deterring war may wholly depend on our success in keeping the United States first in military science and technology," he said. "Our object is not belligerency, not turning ourselves into an international bully, not truculence or arrogance, but the very i he said. "Strength we want and strength we need to win and hold the aeace. Our next president must be able to negotiate effectively with the Soviet Union and other nations on such issues as limitation of will need to armaments, bargain on We side not with concern but with confidence." Our prospects have begn to climb," he said. "In the lasl Humphrey's cross-continent three weeks there has been a impaign swing is enriching noticeable surge in the resoonsp his coffers handsomely.

uie response electoral may be together. vote another His stockingpile matter al- Money is no longer a problem, Humphrey told newsmen Thursday. "It's coming in," he said. The Humphrey campaign chieftains breathed a huge, collective sigh of relief. The Democratic waging a nominee private has been war on poverty--his own.

His campaign has suffered in contrast to Richard M. Nixon's smooth- running, well financed effort. But a fatter pocketbook alone won't win the White House for Humphrey. Has he turned any votes around on this swing? Humphrey believed he had ''turned Texas around" and stood a good chance of winding up with its 25 electoral votes. One adviser was more optimistic.

"I'll bet my own money," he said. And California? "That's a different matter. I'm realistic. I live in a realistic world. I guess we could get a trend going and win it.

But I'm not counting on it." Money men traveling with the vice president admit to collecting $1.5 million from public Suit Vs. UMW To Go To Jury? LEXINGTON, Ky. (UPI) A $9.3 million antitrust suit against the United Mine Workers Union of America and the Consolidation Coal Pittsburgh, was expected today to go to a federal court jury here. Arguments over U.S. Dls- trist Judge Mac Swinford's instructions to the jury Thursday prevented submission of the case to the jury.

The Southeast Coal Irvine, is plaintiff in the suit, which charges the UMW and Consolidation "conspired to force smaller coal operators out of business." Testimony in the trial, which began Oct. 3, was concluded earlier this week. It fills 28 volumes of transcript. West Virginian Dies In Wreck COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) -David Lee Meadows, 23, Columbus, Thursday was charged with vehicular homicide in the doath at Rodrlck B. Marcum, Delbarton, W.

20, a passenger in ilia car. Authorities said Meadow's car went out of control and crashed into another vehicle and a tree. Mnrcum died of a broken neck. Meadows was also charged with drunken driving. fund-raising affairs in New York, Texas, California and New Mexico.

They were silenl about how much more had been donated privately. The money will be spent on a series of national televisioi appearances in the closing days of the campaign. Humphrey said his efforts to get Richard Nixon on a TV debate were finished. But he said (hat if Nixon were to change his mind he would still like a confrontation. Sen.

Edmond S. Muskie cappeu a gi-uelling, 15-hour swing through Eastern Pennsylvania by exhorting some 2,000 partj workers Thursday night to double their efforts In the las 1 11 days of the 1968 presidentia campaign. "Let's mobilize this grcai Democratic Party. It's he told a fund-raising "victorv gala." "viclorj that the vice president and have been getting from the people we encounter." The Democratic vice presidential nominee, who crisscrossed the anthracite region during the day warning' that a Republican victory could cm the areas economic resurgence criticized Republican nominee Inehard M. Nixon at the dinner.

"His kind of campaign is the kind of campaign that rarely i Muskie said. "He's doinj, nothing to convince the people of America that he has anything in mind "They tell me there's a new Nixon. Well, I say that when you ve seen one Nixon you've seen them Spiro T. Agnew worked the suburbs of Minneapolis today ir an effort to help upset Hubert Humphrey in his home state. Minnesota hopeless hv i.

ui Labor Day, but is now regarded by many politic was consider Republicans on tossup observers. 111 News In Brief Of from Ihink going to the House. "1 Mr. Humphrey, in the days ahead, will eliminate Hie necessity of the House making nny judgment on it," Johnson said. Campaigning in St, Louis, vice presidential candidate iplro T.

A said a if Humphrey had been free rein "There's little doubt lie have undermined" the Paris talks. Nixon by contrast, a "statesmanlike posture" and "refused to undercut" the talks, Agneiv said. Tlir- American Association Nurserymen Thursday honored Mrs. Lyndon H. Johnson as a "symbol of belter quality of life in America." Mrs.

Johnson, whose favorite project is bcnutifucalion, in turn bestowed 1 7 landscaping a a sponsored by the ajsoeialion. President Johnson signed into law Thursday a revision of the Code of designed to Military Justice provide additional legal safeguards for servicemen. Tiie legislation provides hail privileges for the first time, ami creates a system of military judges independent of local commanders. Cur Us E. LcMay told a Boston news conference he expects liltle success at the Paris talks "until wr twist the Communists' sore arm some more." He also said lie was "worried there might he some false peace cooked up to keep the people in office who got us into this mess" in Vietnam.

Democratic i candidate told Pennsvlvania presidential S. Muskie anthracite coal workers i "never did anything to improve the lives of the people. When Richard Nixon left the vice presidency, in 1360. we had fivo million unemployed In the jni- tion, including an unemployment rate of 12.5 per cent in this area," Muskie said. "Now the unemployment rale is 3.5 per cent." President Charles de Gaulle of France arrived in Ankara, Turkey today to begin a six-day state visit.

nt Dili Thursday night, the Republic, i presidential candidate praised President Johnson for his peace efforts in Vietnam 'President Johnson, I believe nas taken politics out of this Agnew told a capacity crowd of 2,500 in Paulucci Hall at the Duluth auditorium afler John son had announced there was no breakthrough in Vietnam. "I think that he is calling the shots right down the middle for the benefit of the United States and for no politica! gain." Agnew came to Minnesota from St. Louis. He was to leave today for Bakersfield Calif At Dululh, Agnew said Democrats claim Americans have never had it better, but charged 27,500 lives lost in the Vietnam War was a "dear price to pay for increases in our gross national product." Democrat Dinner Set Today Democrats in Shady Spring and Richmond Districts are expecting a capacity crowd for the dinner and square darica they host tonight in tho cafetorium of the new Shady Spring High School. Guest of honor will be Mrs.

James (June) Sprouse, wife of the candidate for governor and mother of five little Sprouses. Chairman of arrangements, Mrs. Averil (Margaret) Long announced Die entree for (lie dinner will he roast of beef prepared and served by Shady Spring Band Boosters who will use the proceeds for their uniform fund. A local band will play for square dancing following the dinner. Another guest at the dinner "ill be a Sprouse law partner James B.

Mclntyrc who ia serving as a a i coordinator. Emphasis, however, i on the distaff side of the Democratic Mrs Jay Sliaroli) Rockefeller is expected to attend following an appearance at another Democratic dinner Oak Hill, Her husband, the i 7 party candidate for secretar both events and plans lo come to bhady Spring after he ad. dresses dinner guests in TV Lanes, All local candidates are expected to be present. for Prisoner Loose HUTTONSVILLE (UPI) Authorities are looking Charles L. Harper, who coped from an apple picking work detail at Huttonsvlllo Medium Security Prison Thursday.

He was serving a l-to-10 year sentence for larceny from Tucker County. Layoffs Planned WHEELING (UPI) -Some 523 employes at Wheeling Steel Corporation's Stcnbenville, Ohio, plant will be laid off next Monday. Stockpiling of material by major companies as preparation for possible striken and the fall off in (lie demand for domestically produced steel because of Imports were given 8s the ron- Son for the layoffs, Bus Drivers 'Sick' Again LOGAN (UPI) Lof an County school bus drivers reported off "sick Ut from again today, was an indication County Board of Eriu- cation that it would meet with the drivers, ate! a set immedi- About 70 drivers started a sick strike" Thursday in connection with a dispute between the board and the Amalgamated Transit Union Tho board has recognize the refused to union as bargaining agent for the drivers! ProductiotTOfT (UPI)-Bitu- mmous coal production in tha United States for the week ended Oct. 12 was about 8,015 000 tons, according to incomplete carload reports estimated Thursday by the National Coal Association. Production off because of svork stoppages.

Production for similar period in 1967 was 10,903,000 tons. The output Jan. 1 through Oct. 19 was estimated at 433,080,000 The U. Bureau of Mines reported production for the week ended Oct.

12 was 5,030,000 tons..

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