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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
9
Robert M. Medill, named by a Republican appointed state mine director, helped solicit funds from Illinois coal mine operators for the Chicago mayoral race. In last Tuesday’s election Democrat Martin H. Kennelly defeated Republican Russell W. Root. Medill resigned on the same day.
Howard E. Little of Beckley is jailed on forgery charges filed by C. E. I Kester. He allegedly received $50 from Kester on a check signed J. E. Riddle on July 27, 1946. Bank cashing attempt revealed no account for J. E. Riddle. existence of Riddle remains unconfirmed.
In an informal meeting with party leaders President discussed the administration program. Sullivan called the sessions thought clinics and the President approved the term at his news conference.
The Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association cites a shock order with no reasons for shutdowns while Virginia operators led by President George H. Esser say 22 closed mines are nonplussed about meeting standards to reopen.
In a key Senate test on Lilienthal's Atomic Energy Commission nomination, Vandenberg led 33 to 18 against Taft after a party split. The two top Republican leaders vowed unity on future work, even as Greece Turkey aid looms for a possible new test.
The article notes a six day mourning period in West Virginia coal mines after the Cen tralia disaster and describes miners' output at strip mines in Clarksburg and nearby lines. It cites the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Monongah division reporting 3 069 cars loaded over three days amid poor roads and utility conditions.
Lewis says the rule of reason will decide which pits are safe to work in and that many of the 518 mines ordered closed as apparently dangerous could be made safe by Monday. He notes the possibility of another coal strike next summer as he clashes with committee members but gains sympathy. Rep Landis pushes a federal mine inspection bill with teeth and a separate plan for a $710,000 widows and orphans trust funded by fines from past Centralia and Straight Creek incidents.
Ad promotes UDGA Tablets as a remedy for gas indigestion heartburn and sour upset stomach caused by excess stomach acid. Claims over 200 million users and a money back double guarantee. Appears from OHEN DRUG CO and drug stores with a trial period.
A dense OCR-like catalog lists numerous mines and coal companies across West Virginia and related areas including Fairmont Welch Beckley Ansted Glen Rogers Stotesbury Powellton Chesapeake Charleston and others. Entities include Lake Superior Coal Co Red Ash Coal Co Koppers Coal Co New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co and various mining operations and towns.
A derailed train crashed into a brick depot, seven coaches stayed upright and casualties were limited. Police identified the dead as L. W. Wright, about 60, of Oak Park Illinois.
Smith and other witnesses testified in the afternoon session. John W. McCray, a bondsman for Simon when under a $2,500 bond, said he had not been paid yet and affirmed Simon’s reputation for honesty.
The council debated how to handle democratization and population transfers. Marshall urged washing hands of denazification while sending disagreements to Berlin’s Allied Control Council. Molotov pressed for discussion before Byrnes 40 year German disarmament proposal.
Miss Harvey, a secretary at the Philippine Embassy since November, awakened Saturday in distress after a nightmare. A roommate said she dressed quickly and claimed she would see someone. Arlington police noted the body appeared to have fallen from a mound of earth on a culvert on George Washington Parkway, Gretna, Virginia native.
Adolph Bair testified Simon worked for him about five years from 1936 to 1941, seen as honest and a good worker. Other witnesses discussed statements, warrants, bond terms, and courtroom procedures as the case against Simon moves through a tense legal proceedings in Beckley.
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