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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1949
Page
4
The city’s traffic movement system endured an acid test with smoother flow than expected during Saturday rush. Officers reported no horn blaring or s downhill confusion as one way streets spread vehicles evenly. A master control linking traffic signals is due next month to further improve movement.
The West Virginia incomes rose to a record 1,121,000,000 in 1948 with Kanawha County receiving 265,625.00, or 32.5 percent of the total, per the State Chamber of Commerce. Cabell County followed in aggregate income and retail sales. Per capita income reached 1,110 statewide, Hancock led in per capita income with 2,175 each. Retail sales in 1949 reached 1,900,000,000 statewide.
Johnny Morgan signs the entry form for eligibility in the West Virginia Soap Box Derby at Cross Lanes. The event, co sponsored by McMillion Motors and Gazette, requires a parent or guardian at registration with a June 20 deadline.
A series of civil actions seek substantial damages from traffic accidents. Robert A Wilkinson of Glasgow claims 20000 from R W Bayes of Cedar Grove after a September crossing collision. Ward of South Charleston faces two suits by the Searberries for 25000 and 7590 for hospital and medical costs. Francis N Dawson of St Albans involved in June 12 crash with a vehicle driven by Dawson. Mr and Mrs Leasure of St Albans claim 805000 for internal injuries and sensory impairment with husband seeking 4090 for medical costs.
In Pt Pleasant on June 11 a domestic dispute led deputies to arrest a woman after a gun was fired through a closed door. The report mentions Mrs Beckett and Mrs Meanie among those involved as officers cited witnesses during the incident. The text also references clothing patterns from the Department of Agriculture but lacks clear connection to the event.
An intensive two week training wing and communications program starts for more than 179 men and officers of the 80th Marine Reserve Battalion at Camp Lejeune. Maj Jason M Austin USMCR commands the unit which recently earned national acclaim as the first reserve battalion to reach full authorized strength. The program includes a three day breaking in period and a night penetration exercise plus specialist schools in electricity water supply purification surveying and drafting.
Fire destroyed a sawdust pile at the DuPont City mill owned by Thomas and Smith Lumber Co yesterday. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars. Firemen from DuPont City and Charleston fought the blaze over two hours and saved the adjacent planing mill. Sparks from the sawdust pile reportedly blew into the small mill.
Gov. P Batiexon will join 12 state chief executives at the annual Governors Conference in Colorado Springs from June 10 to 22. He will participate in a roundtable discussion and take part in the final day program. The talks will cover proposed highway improvements and regional coordination.
Alfred E. Jones, recent Morris Harvey College graduate, has joined Frankenberger’s mens clothing store. A three year veteran of the service, Jones is named vice president of the city softball team and brings college sprint experience to the firm.
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