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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
2
A Forum piece laments postwar moral collapse in Tennessee and Georgia, linking Ku Klux Klan activity and lynching to war’s legacy. It condemns greed and intolerance, calls for a national spiritual awakening, and urges peace as a personal and civic duty from Charleston to county seats.
On August 1 1914 fighting began when Germany declared war on Russia following Austria Hungary’s June attack after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. By August 3 German forces entered Belgium and Britain joined France and Russia, marking the start of World War I and foreshadowing later conflicts.
Rep Andrew J May and Maj Gen Waill testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee but offered no new facts. May criticized Chairman Mead, charging the panel is being used to undermine his reputation to aid Mead’s gubernatorial bid in New York.
State police investigated a report of a drunk man piloting a plane and found the pilot sober with a drunken passenger unable to debark. The piece also notes an inquiry about a Beckley air express, local peach canning feats, and a public-spirited call for broad voter turnout in the upcoming primary.
Preston Grover reports India moves toward crisis as Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the Moslem League withdraw from the constitutional assembly and threaten direct action for independence. The British face choices to work with Congress or appease the league, while provincial governments struggle to maintain order amid strikes and food shortages.
York notes Senator Mead’s publicity as an inquirer into a war profile controversy. May struggles to clear himself amid lingering implications and a reluctance to testify. Gen Waitt testifies again on defective 4.2 inch mortar shells linked to a Garsson plant, admitting vague details about shell construction. The shells are a Chemical Warfare Service matter.
Carl Starks 16 of East Beckley died at 1 30 pm yesterday in an accident at Hatcher Fire Creek Coal Company at Rupert where he worked three months as a brakeman. Body at Caffee Funeral Home. born in Prosperity and a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. Survived by mother Elizabeth Starks two sisters Ruth Payne L A Kiser Ruby Coger and two brothers Judson and Clyde.
Elmer Ragle of Beckley waived preliminary hearing on forging two checks totaling 450 dollars. He is held for grand jury action. Police say he recently finished six months for escaping Raleigh county jail on a drunk charge. A separate case saw W C Jones of the Pagoda on Harper Road plead nolo contendere to employing a girl under the working age, paying 26 dollars in fines and costs. Willard Lilly of Flat Top waived grand jury on a theft charge for taking two pork hams and side meat from Newton Pittman of Daniels.
Four area veterans filed discharges from the armed forces with Raleigh County Selective Service Boards No 1 and 3, reported by board clerks this morning. Army veterans listed are Alex Joe Fernandez Crab Orchard Elmer Pack Kenton Ohio and Buddy Thompson Rt 1 Mount Hope. Louis Weid Jr of Sullivan filed his discharge from the Marine Corps with Board No 3.
Rent Inspector Harold Lambert meets Bluefield officials over rental registrations as the Raleigh County Rent Control Office remains closed to the public today. The Register reports the ongoing county discussions and related administrative actions.
The Rev E E Hixiler Davis on furlough from South India will address First Baptist Church Sunday at 7 30 p m Pastor Dr Alvin J Cook notes Davis has spent 24 years among Telugu people and led work across four stations Allur Atmakur Kavali and Udayagiri He arrived in December 1944 with his wife and attended Rajesh Baptist Association events in Sophia.
A summer typhoid fever case was reported to Raleigh County Health Department. An eight year old Shady Spring resident fell ill yesterday. Immunizations will be offered tomorrow from 10 am to noon at the Health Department offices.
Curtis Eugene Worrell, 16, of Winding Gulf, was admitted to Beckley Hospital after injuring his knee while playing ball around 7 30 p.m. last night. Paul H. Bailey, a Charleston worker, was rushed to Raleigh General Hospital after a stove fell on his left leg while unloading at Ballengee Furniture Company. extent of injuries pending X rays. Manila hemp note: not a true hemp and not grown near Manila.
Abby faces a staged escape blocked by Dave Quillan and Clark as danger tightens at Hollister’s farm. With Paul and Edith untrustworthy and the cabin rigged, Abby weighs trust, plans a risky move toward the bridge and potential help. The conspirators threaten her property and safety while winter plans loom.
OPA may lift ceiling prices on apparel as higher costs and labor shortages bite. Retailers face stockouts while manufacturers delay shipments to push up prices amid war driven synthetic fiber delays. Analysts foresee plastics gains delaying relief until 1947 or 1948.
The Appalachian Council of Boy Scouts will hold a three day Camporee at Clear Creek in Wyoming County August 26 through 28 for about 200 Scouts from 20 troops in the Lauciego and Slab Fork districts. Gus Walker, Scout Executive, named J B Dryfield of Marianna as Camporee director with R G Bailey Jr of Pineville as assistant. The program includes camping training and outdoor activities with a full schedule of check in, meals, conferences, color ceremony, camp fires, games, council campfire programs, and an awards presentation.
Individuals from the area plan visits and trips to New York Chicago Washington DC Niagara Falls and Canada. Notables include Mrs Paul Ryan and son Pat visiting family in Union and Mrs Eva Hall visiting Chicago. others travel to Bluefield Roanoke Weston and Weston with relatives and friends.
Abby argues that the entire household, including pictures and silver, holds far higher value than the mere furnishings. She fears captivity as Clark presses for a decision and contemplates escape, unsure how to warn anyone before nightfall in the mountain setting.
Princewick resident W. W. Travis, 43, was injured yesterday at Lillybrook Coal Company mine at 3 15. He was thrown from a coal car against the mine top, possibly fracturing ribs. He is in Raleigh General Hospital undergoing X rays. condition described as good. Plan Bahamas racing noted in Nassau.
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