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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
6
Boone County residents will vote April 1 on a school levy that would raise funds for district needs. The proposal details basic funding for facilities and operating costs and calls for citizen approval by local election.
Raleigh officials observe National Negro Health Week with county home agent Wes Holcombe coordinating events. Dr Rod Hargrove to conduct physical exams and Dr G C Beck with Dr N L Collins to provide dental checkups as 4 H club members receive health screenings and cooperation from local doctors and dentists.
The text discusses farm price trends driven by American appetite, with forecasts for crops and meat. It mentions overall totals around 83.208.000.000 and four month projections about 2.200.090.000, noting increases in crops and dairy costs and a general rise in meat and produce prices.
An American machine on a 220 mile transport to France halted when a wheel broke and a doorway was too small. Engineers feared price cuts as a 34 year old vehicle weighed 34,000 pounds in 1946. the trip ended after a wall was used to install the unit amidst dust and confusion.
Modern and complete equipment will be received by West Virginia National Guard units soon Brig Gen Charles R Fox announced The adjutant general said Maj Gen B B Miltenberger ordered shipments of combat vehicles for training and at least one quarter of quotas would be dispatched immediately The article references historical context with a misplaced 1883 detail about a Boston show.
The Associated Press notes that John Peter Salley discovered coal in 1742 along Coal River in Boone County. West Virginia now has coal reserves estimated at 116 billion tons with seams in 36 counties producing fuel for the nation and supporting over half the population.
Mrs. Glass notes Billy shows little sense of tune at the piano yet eagerly watches and helps when Billy builds. Billy himself loves music and hopes to turn his new career into a tidy income, as his interest grows.
Martinsburg will receive a $17,500 grant from the Civil Aeronautics Authority to be matched by the city for an administration building at the municipal airport. Funds await congressional appropriation. About $10,000 of Martinsburg’s share is in reserve from selling part of a farm. The city hopes airport operations will cover the rest.
Waller M. Williamson of Besoco serves aboard the U S S Franklin D Roosevelt. He enlisted in November 1945 and holds the rank of aerographer's mate third class as the carrier recently took part in fleet maneuvers in the Atlantic.
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