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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
19
The article notes widespread talk of a national coal strike after government ownership ends and miners plan a June 28 to July 7 vacation under the Krug Lewis pact. It cites expected U S wage talks, possible northern agreements, and uncertain southern actions amid divergent miner-operator positions.
There is debate over coal becoming obsolete as an energy source. While other fuels have gained ground and strikes affected prices, the article argues the United States still relies heavily on coal for industry and energy.
The article argues coal will remain essential for electric power and steel production. It notes coal burning locomotives still haul trains amid growing diesel use and highlights advances in efficient coal burners. It cites abundant coal reserves and potential for gasoline from coal and powdered coal applications.
Reports from Pocahontas field say Carter Coal plans a long shutdown when government control ends July first. Naval authorities indicate Carter workers’ gov ernment contracts end June 30, and the company may not renew housing or stock both in short supply. A clash with the United Mine Workers is anticipated if the claims hold true.
Appalachian Electric Power company began tests Friday to select a Bluefield transmitter site for its mobile radio system. E C Minter has leased Devil's Fork near Amega with plans for a large development including a tipple and 2000 tons daily output. Beckley Smokeless Coal builds a tipple above Whitby as Virginian railway adds siding while AEPCO extends lines for power.
Transmitters to be installed in Bluefield Beckley Huntington Charleston and Roanoke with two way radio sets in all service cars. Sixteen of twenty six vehicles already equipped. Control centers to run 24 hours from Bluefield sub station and meter dept. FM stations. About 30000 dollars initial appropriation for Bluefield area with more funds as service grows.
Bluefield observers report leaders including Frank Easley and John Wilson attended the North Carolina Retail Coal Merchants association gathering at Blowing Rock. New drilling and processing projects expand regional coal operations while utilities grow, with lines, plants, and equipment upgrades in multiple counties and states.
A 500 ton capacity silo will haul refuse by large trucks from the mine site. W H Anick of New River and Poca hontas Consolidated Coal Company visited from Berwind. Hearings on federal mine safety code set in Washington Monday with multiple coal men expected to attend. Lamar Collieries digging for a tipple location near Herndon and moving No 2 tipple from Winding Gulf to the Herndon operation. Panther Red Ash Coal plans a new mine on Dry Fork between Bartley and Saeger. Highway talks in Big Stone Gap urge Bishop Saltville improvements and Frank Buchanan Memorial highway from Tazewell to Marion. Coal output in the Pocahontas field up from last year with 14 783 839 tons by June 14 versus 10 631 845 in 1946. weekly total 683 900, slightly below last year.
New, Norma Black, Frankie Bailey, Franklin Wickson, Dallas Vaughn, Noah Sigman, Junior Hedrick, Johnny Lawrence, Bill Sherga and the honoree were feted with refreshments and gifts. Texas visitors Mrs. Laraine Robertson and daughter Janey joined Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robbins of Norton Virginia, for a weekend at the Robbins home. Miss Mary Lee Sexton vacations in Indianapolis visiting relatives.
Mrs. E B Phillips presided over the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Crane Creek church in McComas. Mrs. W D Hurley led the devotionals with Basil Clyburn and Mrs. G C Elmore participating. a social is set for June 27 at Mrs. Bill Evans home.
Members of Crane Creek Sunday school traveled to Fountain Park last Sunday for a picnic. The outing drew a large group and was enjoyed by all attendees.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Crane Creek church closed Friday night with 110 children enrolled. Mrs. E. B. Phillips led the program.
Mr and Mrs Ray Bailey held a Thursday night party for their son Donnie to celebrate his thirteenth birthday. Games and contests delighted guests with prizes awarded to Wilda Sherga Betty Roop and Johnny Lawrence among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Toothman of Fairmont visited the Robbins family last week. The Toothmans and Tommy Robbins served aboard the same ship during the war. Also hosted were Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Sexton with Mr. Sexton’s Fort Worth parents as guests.
A1 Jesse Coburn, aged middle age, was trapped and burned to death today when his small dwelling burned in the Sandy Bottom district near Logan West Virginia. The fire destroyed his residence where he lived alone.
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