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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
7
The year baseline assessment figures show total county property values at 71,993 and district totals with Gains over the prior year. Key districts include Fork 1315, Trap Hill, Clear Fork, Marsh Fork, Mariscoll, Lester, Sophia, and Rhio dell, with varying increases and overall municipal totals noted.
British delegate Corley Smith told the United Nations Economic and Social Council that a Soviet forced labor codex reveals a mass labor camp system. He cited trials, political prisoner abuse, and custodial guards, alleging a pattern threatening Eastern Europe and prompting millions to flee west.
General MacArthur announced the deconcentration program is accomplished effectively, stating no adverse fragmentation of finance or industry. A five member Washington board flagged eleven firms for divestment and recommended actions on 325 companies tied to Zaitatsu holdings amid mixed views on the policy’s success.
The Census Bureau reports July unemployment rose above four million for the first time since January 1912 while employment also hit a July high. The rise is linked to a larger civilian labor force, with adult workers driving most gains. Non agricultural jobs up but still below last year’s July total. farm employment slips but remains above 1948 levels.
The Department of Commerce reports cash farm income in the South Atlantic region from January to May rose nine percent over the same period last year, led by crops, livestock, and products. States listed show higher receipts in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland with varying gains.
Weather data shows Roane County endured its hottest month on record, tied to July reported by Jess Spencer. Weatherman A. M. McKawn confirms only 44 years of local data, noting July also stands as the wettest month in that span.
Governor Dewey ordered a faster pace for New York State public works totaling 575 million dollars to fight recession related unemployment. He instructed the Public Works Department to prioritize construction in areas hardest hit by rising joblessness and slowdowns.
Weather notes describe scattered afternoon showers and partly cloudy conditions in Be and surrounding areas. Be thursdays show a mix of clear to murky low levels with river conditions at Rivers Bellepoint and Greenbrier. Oak Hill reports a high yesterday with rain expected. Glade Creek and Bam show low values and light rainfall patterns.
Charleston reports the Board of Control approved spending 265 800 for extra equipment at six state mental and tubercular hospitals including Hopemont Denmar Spencer Lakin Weston Huntington and Huntington. The funds come from a 1949 appropriation to leverage a 1 154 000 federal grant for building purposes. Final figures await architect meeting.
Logan County prosecutors consider hearings for four Accoville youths arrested in connection with an alleged rape of two women near Man Sunday. Sheriff Grover C. Combs said no charges filed yet and that one victim, described as partially crippled, was found beside Uluff Creek after the incident. The women were picked up about 3 a.m. in a car.
Two New York men Ray Malvito and Jack McGraulin are sought on kidnapping warrants in connection with the abduction of Malvito’s three year old daughter Garnet from the home of foster parents Joseph and Glattys Shrone near West Peon in the Cheat Lake area. Mrs Shrone and Mrs Malvito are sisters and custody was previously decided in favor of the Shrones after a court battle lasting into April.
Bluefield expects to collect 73334 in real estate taxes this fiscal year, up from 56611 the prior year. City clerk Eleanor Shupe said the increase reflects a 501414 budget approved by the city board, with higher salaries for police, firemen, and other officials driving much of the rise versus 449202 spent in 1948 49.
The Dutch and Indonesian republics formally end their armed conflict with cease-fire orders for royal military commanders in Java and Sumatra. The proclamation takes effect in Java at midnight local time on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and in Sumatra on Sunday, Aug. 14, wrapping up fighting that began in 1945 as Indonesians sought independence from Dutch rule.
Huntington Warden James Stepro and deputies killed four dogs on the courthouse lawn after the animals allegedly attacked several people including a young girl in the days prior. Bystanders and court employees witnessed the shooting.
John Stewart Battle, a Charlottesville lawyer with twenty years in legislation, won a four way Democratic primary for Virginia governor with 23 000 votes to spare and swept seven of the nine congressional districts unofficial AP returns from 1636 precincts show Battle leading Miller Edwards and Arnold. Edwards and Arnold conceded near midnight pledging support. Miller also conceded and vowed continued party organization. The victory strengthens the Byrd organization though Miller’s camp claimed a narrow hit to its influence.
West Virginia officials warn county constables cannot serve criminal writs outside their districts unless issued by district magistrates. In Parkersburg Walter J. Mason named state administrator replacing John Fischer who died 74. In Marmet burglars thefts target state liquor store front pry noted. Parkersburg air fair plans dropped as Air Force entertainment missions cut due to funding limits per Defense Secretary Johnson.
SCRANTON Pa A textbook firm contracts with Mrs Alice Partlow Curtis daughter of Attorney General Ira J Partlow of West Virginia for publication of a volume on publicity The release date is set for October 1 The book titled To Your Publicity Showing and Curtis first such effort She is a Journalism graduate from Marshall College Huntington WV a former Welch Daily News reporter and now assistant public relations manager for Michigan's Blue Cross plan She resides in Detroit and began writing two years ago to direct publicity ideas at non professionals then at professionals
Charles Donaldson 22 a former soldier in St Joseph placed a marriage ad in the St Joseph News-Press prompting a flood of calls that overloaded the dial system. Listeners heard his conversations with prospective brides as the rush drew in women aged 14 to 35.
Belgrade Yugoslavia Premier Marshal Tito forecast that Bulgaria and Albania would quit the Moscow led Cominform and offered them a helping hand in shaking off Russian domination. He spoke at Skopje before an audience of about 330000.
Louisville official of Bond Brothers plant was arrested after two pistol shots were fired into a crowd at a picket demonstration by CIO Woodworkers Union and sympathizers. Chambliss fired from his car after it was stoned, injuring a man and nicking another official, as police reported.
Deley and Alberta Witherspoon will appear before Magistrate James P Meadows at 7 pm tomorrow to stand trial on an assault and battery charge. The two were arrested last night by city police on a warrant sworn by Carle Witherspoon. Each posted $500 bond for appearance. All are from East Beckley.
A three way split in the Republican National Committee casts doubt on its choice of a new chairman as edges of support form around Gay Gabrielson of New Jersey. Western delegates back Alfred Bert Howard while Dewey supporters in New York and Pennsylvania resist Gabrielson, leaving the Eastern and Western factions stalemated. Scott plans to resign. Beck’s candidacy signals backing for his ouster. Carroll Reece of Tennessee backs Gabrielson, with Taft approving and Spangler of Iowa among his supporters.
Rear Adm Richard E Byrd, veteran polar explorer, is tipped to lead a new naval expedition to the Antarctic next winter. About 3500 men and eight ships are eyed, with tentative sailing in October and an advance base planned in New Zealand. The aim is to map a vast unknown Antarctic region about as large as Europe and to conduct scientific and mineral exploration.
Washington report notes President Truman must sign today to activate expanded powers given to Secretary of Defense Johnson under a unification bill. Congress approved the measure by 356 to 7, granting Johnson specific rather than general control over Army Navy and Air Force and creating a new accounting system to cut military expenses.
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