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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1954

Page

7

Famous Pilot Killed in French Jet Crash

Paris report says Colonel Constantin Rozanoff, 49, a renowned French pilot born in Poland, died when a Mystere IV jet crashed during a demonstration. Parts of the exploding craft landed near Defense Minister Rene Pleven and guest Duncan Sandys. Rozanoff formerly set a Mystere IV speed record of 837 mph last October.

Paris Defense Rene Pleven Duncan Sandys Supply Sandys Churchill Constantin Rozanoff France Poland

Oil Tide Lands Opened Sparking High Stakes Rush

Oilmen foresee a land rush as the U S opens tidelands off Louisiana and Texas with bids predicted to be spirited. Atty Gen Edmund G Brown lauded the Supreme Court denial, clearing the way for state leases on submerged resources worth billions. Offshore drilling costs soar as operators plan vast equipment and joint leases amid rival bids.

Louisiana Texas Brown California Supreme Court Gulf of Mexico Gulf Tidlelands K. H. Shaffer California Oil Co New Orleans Tidelands E. W. Webb Continental Oil Co C Tinental L. F. MecCollum

Record of Industrial Medicine Debate and Picnic Interlude

In a chapter scene, Craig argues with Evans over aluminum dust safety against silicosis while plotting ways to enforce protection. He tests a voice recording to prove changes in lungs and voices, faces regulatory limits, and contemplates firing dangerous workers. A country picnic with Shelly reveals Craig’s struggle to win worker trust and push safety programs.

Evans Craig Talboy Doc Shelly Allentown Walsh Property Eleanor E. J Armes Stephen

Philippine coal samples sent for U S Bureau tests

Thirty three oil drums packed with coal samples were dispatched to the U S Bureau of Mines in Denver and Pittsburgh for tests to assess quality and potential uses of Philippine coal.

Manila U. S. Bureau of Mines Denver Pittsburgh

TV Request Dismissed In Channel 13 Case Huntington

Washington reports the FCC dismissed Ashland Broadcasting Corp. Channel 13 application for Huntington West Virginia at its own request after Ashland said it had agreed with rival Greater Huntington Radio Corp. to split expenses if the channel goes to Greater Huntington. Huntington Broadcast Corp. remains as the sole other applicant.

Washington the Communications Commission Ashland Broadcasting Corp Huntington W. Va Commission Greater Huntington Radio Corp Greater Huntington Ashland Huntington Broadcast Corp

NATO Anniversary Marks Growth Amid Rising Tensions

Paris reports NATO marked its fifth anniversary with strengthened forces and rising strains among members. Since 1950 NATO built 53 divisions ready for action, 45 reserves, 140 jet-capable air bases, and 4 500 aircraft, with plans to reach 5 700. France faces internal clashes over the European Defense Community, Indochina policy, and links to Germany’s rearmament, threatening unity as the Geneva talks loom. NATO’s strength is tested by French hesitation and German remilitarization debates, even as Gruenther and SHAPE executives warn of potential shocks from Moscow.

Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization Washington Atlantic United States Canada Belgium Denmark France Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal United Kingdom Greece Turkey NATO Mediterranean Russia Czechoslovakia Berlin Europe Korea Yugoslavia England North Africa Germany Dwight D. Eisenhower New York Krupp Elbe EDC America National Assembly Indochina NATO Council

U S Tax Chief Fined For Virginia Income Tax Filing

Richmond native T Coleman Andrews, head of the U S Internal Revenue Service, was fined 25 for missing the January 15 Virginia income tax deadline. He blamed a bookkeeper for the oversight while noting he filed on time for his federal return.

Richmond Internal Revenue Commissioner Virginia T. Coleman Andrews

Reform at 91 Kentucky man warned after moonshine seizure

In London Kentucky Jim Bowman age 91 promised to reform after sheriff Harve Steele confiscated five pints of moonshine at his home. The sheriff said the stash preached him a sermon and Bowman was given a summons to appear in court rather than jailed due to his age. The case was filed away.

Hector Saucedo Nogales Sonora Mexico Saucedo Salinas Mountains London Jim Bowman Harve Steele Bowman

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