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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1960

Page

5

Landfills Promoted As Practical Waste Solution

A West Virginia workshop led by N H Dyer urged communities in Raleigh County to consider landfills as the logical method of garbage disposal. Speakers stressed local planning, conservation, and the role of proper septic and sanitary practices to prevent disease and protect wildlife while noting the ongoing talks with towns about landfills.

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Cleanups, speakers highlight Raleigh County conservation event

A Raleigh County outreach day featured a panel moderated by Circuit Judge Normen Snapp on regional conservation. Officials urged cleaning streams polluted by coal dust and garbage, stressing public responsibility and reporting violations to enforce laws. Hubert Bowers promoted evaluating local natural assets like black walnuts, hickory nuts, and Chinese chestnut.

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Local VA Affairs Office Reports 130-Case Load and Benefits

Roy T. Smith, deputy director, presented the quarterly summary from the Beckley West Virginia VA office. The report covers 2422 consultations in office and field, 4,979 forms completed, monthly income of 1,72 for veterans, and total monetary benefits recovered of 85,675.25 dollars. March details show 82 cases and contracts in a one‑day period, with 28,928.70 dollars obtained for veterans and dependents. Personal interviews reached 923 at the office, 41 ongoing correspondents, 331 forms completed, and 1,506 telephone calls.

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Girl Scout Exhibit Opens with Color Chart and Snowman Display

Winners named at a Midway Girl Scout exhibit held in the National Guard Armory Park Avenue. Troop leader Mrs Jesse Lacey and assistant Mrs Ralph Agmott guided fifth year group with Donita Net showing a color mixture chart and finger painting a snowman. Entries by SB Raleigh County troops noted with several judges present including Mrs Grover Hedrick Jr and Mrs Isabel Morton.

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Dancers to Perform Minstrel Revue at School Event

The article describes a school minstrel revue led by a guest author with the Dancers in the chorus listed among participants Lite Spinelli Martha West and others are named. Costumes crafted by a local firm and scenic elements will be featured during the show.

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Midway Miner Satisfactory Rescue After Fall

Travis Graybeal, 35, of Midway, is listed as satisfactory and receiving treatment at Heckley Memorial Hospital after a fall that caused back and leg injuries. He was rescued after about three and a half hours. timing and responders noted in the incident report. The note also mentions a Dust Part Momentary School PTA meeting set for Tuesday at 7 o'clock with a third grade program led by Mrs Mass Cock and PTA president Soreells.

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Commodities Ready Corencdhies Vin Ate Ately

A disrupted notice indicates commodities ready for collection through Friday at the Stateslovry Company Office. Sam Lesila is named as agent and recipients are asked to bring lists and containers.

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Forfeit $551 In Court and Local Violations United

In Beckley Police Court thirty one defendants forfeited a total of 631.50 with no contest. Several individuals including James Palle and Neilbert Smits faced various charges from speeding to driving with expired registrations. Multiple bonds were forfeited for offenses ranging from illegal explosives transport to driving without proper license and state operation permits. Nineteen persons charged with drunkenness forfeited a combined sum of 309.30, amid other minor traffic and vehicle violations.

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Election Officials To Be Named For May 1 Pelquiry Election

Raleigh County Court planned to name election officials, list concessioners and golf clerks for the upcoming May 1 Pelquiry Election, with assignments to be announced today. The move aims to finalize polling roles and ensure orderly vote handling.

Raleigh

Russian claim on rotor to harvest power from river flow

A Russian inventor claims to adapt a Savinlis rotor to generate electrical power from river flow without dam controls. The design uses oils based hydra stations and aims for a flexible turbine coupled to a generator. The inventor seeks funding or patent support, pricing around $29 for related materials.

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Meeting Set On Delayed Business Bureau Hearing

A delayed Business Bureau hearing will be held Wednesday at 11 in Tealeigh County Circuit Courts. The session will discuss organization matters and any proposed changes.

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Amere Files For Higher Gas Rates In Area

Charleston based reports show United Fuel Gas Co and Amere Gas Utilities request increased rates to offset higher natural gas costs. The plan would raise annual revenue by about 1.15 million dollars for 329,000 customers in southern West Virginia and add 82,000 dollars yearly from 19,990 Raleigh Lincoln and Mercer county customers. A separate filing by Manufactures Licht and Heal Co seeks 953,000 dollars annually from 49,400 customers in the Northern Pasthanle district to cover wholesale gas cost increases.

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West Virginia window display marks National Gift Week

A Berkeley Woman's Club display features a West Virginia window with a folded Beckley Hardware display. Mrs Palloe Bailey and Mrs RT Gisson prepared the exhibit showing WV brochures, books by West Virginians, and a collection from local merchants.

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Lucy And Desi Survived Aig Wus

Biographical look at Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz focusing on their marriage and career. The piece notes Lucy’s on screen talent, Desi’s business instincts, and pressures from fame that strained their union during the 1950s. It highlights the era’s Hollywood dynamics and the couple’s landmark Love Lucy success.

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Scientists in Leningrad study fourteenths rock finds

Soviet news agency Tass reports that scientists in Leningrad have begun examining a rock sample claimed to be about 412 billion years old. The announcement notes the potential discovery as part of ongoing research into the earliest Earth materials and planetary formation.

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