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Newspaper
Beckley Raleigh Register And Post Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
1
Charleston June 24 Tax Commissioner Milton J Ferguson announced new regulations making additional soft drinks taxable under West Virginia law. The move broadens the levy to items previously exempt as authorities aim to boost revenue and simplify administration.
Bonn June 24 Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged Free Democrat deputies to enable the call up of the first 6,000 West German volunteers this summer to show unity against Russia. He hinted the government may push military legislation through without constitutional amendments, risking opposition from allies and some of his own party. Defense Minister Theodor Blank assured parliament that only 6,000 volunteers would be drafted under temporary law, with full expansion to 500,000 not starting until permanent laws are in place.
ROANOKE VA June 4 Marcellus Alexander Johnson father of former Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson died in a nursing home here today at age 89.
Atlantic City June 24 Dr Jonas E Salk received a gold medal and plaque from Lions International for his brilliant contribution to mankind by developing the polio vaccine The four day convention ends tomorrow with officers for 1955 56 to be elected Dudley L Simms of Charleston West Virginia was nominated without opposition for third vice president
Delays in releasing Salk polio vaccine due to revised safety standards push expected availability into mid July or later. NIH officials say further releases may take another week to ten days, with current production directed to free school vaccinations for first and second graders as foundations seek to inoculate millions more.
New York June 24 An American woman aboard a Scandinavian airliner traveling from Europe to New York claimed she expected triplets. The ship diverted toward Gander Newfoundland where a doctor met the woman, Mrs Ruth Keith of Windom Minnesota, and her two children. The airline later said no birth had been confirmed and the babies may be days or weeks from arrival.
New York stocks fell moderately despite oils rising today. The market faced broader pressure with declines across several sectors and investors weighing supply concerns and economic data.
Charleston June 24 Henry W Schweinsburg Dupont production chief urged a funded research push to boost coal industry growth and university programs He argued higher industry financed research accelerates development and warned wait and see hurts markets He noted West Virginia University's coal engineering programs and scholarships total only 9800 and urged expanded support About 150 managers and production staff attended the two day session Schweinsburg spoke at the opening luncheon.
Secretary of State Dulles condemned Russia seven point peace proposal and urged nations to end the Cold War by honoring the United Nations Charter and avoiding force. He contrasted Moscow claims with U S promises to seek Geneva solutions and insisted on not directing world destinies.
Former President Harry S. Truman voiced full accord with President Eisenhower to join talks with Britain France and Russia next month at the United Nations anniversary session in San Francisco He urged renewed disarmament efforts saying force threatens total destruction and urged rapid progress toward open world disarmament with no secret armies or weapons
A Raleigh County effort to attract the 167th Fighter-Bomber Squadron of the National Guard to Penman airport formed a special committee led by Hulett C. Smith. Steering members include Robert J. Ashworth Harry Anderson State Senator Jack Nuckols Robert L. Davis and Charles Hodel. Davis said Beckley and Martinsburg remain top sites others were ruled out. U S Army engineers will survey other possibilities citing runway extension costs at Penman as a factor. The panel will report to the full committee Tuesday and consult state and federal officials in the next day or two.
The Providence Fire Department banned cardboard and shredded crepe Davy Crockett coonskin hats as highly inflammable after a test by Chief Lewis Marshall. A shipment arrived at McLellan stores and a match ignited one, prompting immediate recall orders to the Brooklyn distributor.
Near London the Red China radio announced that three American and two Belgian soldiers who had opted to stay in Communist China would be leaving soon.
President Eisenhower spoke in New Hampshire, delivering two speeches at Lincoln and Franconia Notch. He emphasized a strong nation for enduring world peace and made no new reference to possible 1956 reelection plans despite yesterday's teaser suggestion.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports John A. Stephens vice president and lead negotiator for U S Steel Corp says he will meet tomorrow with David J. McDonald president of the CIO United Steel Workers to discuss contract talks.
In Asbury Park New Jersey Harold Poindexter Kopperston and Kenneth Staggers Montreal exit semifinal rounds of the National Marbles Tournament as rain delays end. Ray Jones Pittsburgh wins the event defeating Dick Hickman Huntington 11 to 4 in the final. Jones posts 11 games to 4. Poindexter finishes 3rd, Staggers 5th with mixed results throughout the day.
In Buenos Aires Argentine officials seek to end a seven month feud between President Peron and the Roman Catholic Church. Foreign Minister Remorino may meet Vatican envoy Msgr. Zanin to discuss a possible concordat after Congress votes on church status.
June 24 Washington The Senate passed and sent to the House a bill to launch a 500 million civilian airport modernization program. It provides 252 million in federal grants to states and cities over four years starting next week. Grants would require 50 50 matching by state and local governments.
A girl named Maureen weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces was born at Long Island College Hospital, the 15th child for Mrs. Thomas Walsh and her 46 year old husband, an $85 a week welder. The couple, living in Brooklyn with 14 other children, welcomed the arrival as a relief to the busy household.
A U S Navy patrol plane was attacked by two Russian MIG fighters over international waters between Alaska and Siberia. One engine burned and the craft crash landed on St. Lawrence Island. seven crew members were injured. The incident sparked White House protests and raised concerns ahead of the Geneva Big Four talks. Secretary Dulles took up the matter with Molotov in San Francisco while Hagerty criticized the attack and Congress voiced alarm.
Western Big Three diplomats and Yugoslav officials met in Belgrade to discuss general international issues and mutual relations. The first ambassadorial conference since World War II opened with US envoy James Riddliebger, UK envoy Sir Frank Roberts, and France's Francois Coulet, while Tito returned from Brioni.
Pineville June 24 State and county police probe a forced entry at the Wyoming County clerk's office. About $95 was taken from a cash register pried open with a screwdriver leaving roughly $20 in currency and silver behind. Deputy Clerk Zed Ball discovered the robbery on returning from lunch.
West Virginia reports saving 337000 dollars in hospital care costs over three years via icepick surgery on mental patients. The transorbital lobotomy, pioneered in the state, involved releasing patients from five state mental hospitals since 1952, as summarized by President Joe F Burdett of the State Board of Control.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to extend the national debt ceiling at 281 billion dollars for another year at the Eisenhower administration's request. Secretary Humphrey pledged to return to the 275 billion limit by June 30 1956 if possible, seeking elbow room for budgeting and aiming for a balanced budget before the 1956 elections.
Considerable cloudiness and moderately warm with scattered thunderstorms today and Sunday. Highs reach 77 to 83 degrees.
The weather bureau predicts West Virginia will see temperatures near normal to slightly below in the next five days. Cooler conditions are expected Monday followed by a warming trend by Wednesday as highs rise and conditions improve.
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