Iron Industry Turns to Taconite as Deposits Fade
In St Paul Minnesota analysts note taconite, once a despised rock, is becoming central to the Great Lakes iron ore season. The Mesabi range may shrink while Labrador and Labrador deposits loom. Mines may not reopen. shipments rise with first 18 000 ton taconite load on the way to furnaces.
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Lake Erie
Steel
West Virginia chemical industry to highlight achievements
Charleston reports the chemical industry will showcase its impact on modern living during a 50 year span with Chemical Progress Week May 17 to 22. Events include speeches for service clubs, school programs, displays, and ads, with participation by Kanawha Valley manufacturers and a Central Ohio committee planning outreach in Marietta and Parkersburg.
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Chemical
West Virginia
Assny
Charles Atwood
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
Kanawha Valley
Central Ohio
Parkersburg
Marietta
Ohio
St. Marys
Central Ohio Group
Wheeling
Morgantown
Navy Moves Cautiously on Innovations and Submarine Plans
Washington reports the Navy will start two new conventional submarines and a third nuclear powered sub in the coming fiscal year while pursuing an orderly approach to new tech. Adm. Carney, before the House Appropriations Committee, said nuclear power will revolutionize fleets but warned against a large precipitate building program until directions are clear. The service seeks 9.87 billion dollars for the year, with 840 million for 1,455 aircraft and 30 ships, including the third atomic sub and a fourth Forrester Class carrier, plus 17 vessel conversions and 1,000 landing craft. Fleet air arm now about 45 percent modern, jet power to reach 87 percent by December 1956.
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Navy
Chief of Naval Operations
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Robert B. Carney
House Appropriations Committee
Carney
Marine Corps
Fleet Air
Press fights for access to courts and public records across states
A nationwide survey shows gains and losses in open meetings and courtroom access. Key cases include New York judge Valente closing Jelke proceedings, Ohio open sessions, New Jersey reporting delays, Illinois budget hearings opened, and various state efforts to publish or shield records. The report highlights ongoing battles between press rights and public interests.
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Mickey) Jelke
New York
Francis L. Valente
General Sessions Court
Jelke
State Supreme Court
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Hogan
Alan
Virginia
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Thomas F. MecKean
McKean
Superior Court
Massachusetts
Worcester
Springfield
Franklin
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Springfield Union
Wyoming
Justice of the Peace
Sheridan Press
West Virginia scientists meet twice weekly on radiation study
West Virginia University faculty members from multiple science departments form a new radiation course. Dr. Charles D. Thomas notes the program began in physics and may be repeated next year due to strong interest.
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Charles D. Thomas
Radiation Laboratory
Poultry Market Steady In Harrisonburg Area
Live poultry market in Harrisonburg Virginia reports steady demand with farm prices. Broilers 3 lbs and over fetch 21-22 cents per lb while heavy hens are 19-21 cents. fryers 30-31 cents for small turkeys. Weekly broiler/fryer purchases for week ending April 23 show 18 percent under 3 lbs at 21-23 cents, 56 percent 3-3 1 4 lbs at 22.30, 26 percent 1-4 lbs and over at 22-26, weighted averages 22.32 and 22.82 respectively. Purchases up 7.6 percent from prior week.
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Shenandoah Valley
FHA Insurance Plan Supported In Housing Probe
A National Plan representative urged Congress to tighten laws to curb abuses in FHA housing aid while defending the program's role. He urged borrower cost certification or directing loan excess to retirement, stricter appraisal checks, and decisive action against involved lenders and dealers amid ongoing investigations of windfall profits in apartment projects.
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National Plan
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Senate Committee
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Eiseneower
House
Funeral service for Keaton Edison Keaton announced
Brady Edison Keaton 38 of Ghent died at home Sunday April 28 after extended illness. Body to be moved from Caffee Funeral Home to residence 3 PM Tuesday. Funeral services at 1 PM Wednesday April 28 at residence with Rev Royce French. Burial in Brammer Cemetery.
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Royce French
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Funeral Notices from Calfee and Rose Firms
West Beckley resident Charles Isaac West, 76, died at a local hospital. Calfee Funeral Home will host the service at 3 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Calfee Cemetery Mt Tabor. Beckley Masonic Lodge 95 to supervise graveside rites. Stanley Gorack, 36, of Pine View died at home. Rose Funeral Home will transfer remains. funeral 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Piney View Dee Church with Sunset Memorial Park burial. American Legion to supervise graveside rites.
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Jack Huffman
Ernest Hunt
John S&s Cer
William Bonner
Thomas Noes Tt
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Any Ennis
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Robert King
James Logan
Emmory Johnson
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