State police grow, deputies shrink in Raleigh County
A 1943 Raleigh County analysis notes state police now handle most law enforcement, reducing sheriff duties to jails taxes and process serving. It cites 1942 43 statewide deputy sheriffs at 891 with salaries of 678526 and Raleigh countys 1943 44 budget plan of 22,000 for 15 deputies. The piece argues homeowners gain dignity and civic stake, citing signers of the Declaration of Independence and historic homes as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Clay S. Crouse
United States
Monticello
Stratford
Wythe
Williamsburg
Chase
Society of Colonial Dames
Stephen Hopkin
Providence
Wartime Perspective on Germany and Britain in Harsh Times
The piece contrasts British resolve with Nazi aggression, noting Britons' grit under bombardment and German arrogance as the war nears a turning point. It highlights a mother’s pride for Sgt. Coy Okey Parker and reflects on strategic choices and looming German capitulation. Berlin and Hamburg are cited as potential next targets, with unconditional surrender the implied outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Berlin
Hamburg
Adolf
Benito
Gasoline From Coal Seen With New Hydrogenation Method
In Pittsburgh a test drive used gasoline distilled from Pennsylvania coal at the Bureau of Mines miniature plant. Senator Joseph O Mahoney supported the hydrogenation process while Dr Sayers cited U S coal reserves lasting about 1000 years and a potential production cost of 9 to 12 cents per gallon, far below crude oil costs. The outcome remains uncertain but demonstrations show feasibility and interest from government officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.S
Pennsylvania
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Joseph O'Mahoney
D.wyo
Sayers
Ennsylvania Bureau of Mines
Comittee
End Of Axis Seen In Events Of Past Week
Kirke L. Simpson recounts August 5 1943 as a turning point in World War II with Sicily’s surrender to British forces in Catania, Munda airfield cleared, Sweden cutting Nazi transit, U boats defeated, and Orel Belgorod fallen, signaling potential collapse of Hitler’s regime amid rumors of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke L. Simpson
Catania
Sicily
Italy
Far
Pacific
Munda
New Georgia
Sweden
Norway
Geneva
Berlin
Atlantic
Romania
Moscow
Orel
Belgorod
Russia
Hitler
Balkan
Germany
Wamburg
Switzerland
Reich
Car Accident Injures Youth in Montgomery Area
Patrick C. Fourney, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fourney of Blue Jay, was injured Friday night on Princeton road when brakes failed and his car rear-ended a trailer truck. He is not seriously hurt and is at home in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick C. Fourney
E. J. Fourney
Blue
Jay
Princeton
Fourney
Alley
Montgomery
Gibbs Fires Gibbs in a power struggle at the Baxton estate
Ann defends Gibbs amid a dispute over a grand mother's will and Gibbs' role at the mineral spring. The Baxtons demand Gibbs' ouster while Ann and Jerry navigate deceit, trust, and a hidden heater in a cave as time runs out to uncover the will. Gibbs shelters in a cave, fed by Ann, as suspicion grows about their secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Mr. Baxton
Gibbs
Mr. Lane
Jerry
Sarah
Flora
Miss Ann
Lebo
Men in uniform carry news from Beckley area families
Reported here are Beckley residents and relatives serving in the armed forces. Staff Sergeant Joe Salanga, Corporal Tony Salango, First Lieutenant James Salango, and Noah Salango are listed with stations in the South Pacific, Hawaii, and Great Lakes. George Edward Tanner, Dallas Wilfong Jr., Arlen Phipps, Donald Wauhop, and Carroll B. Calvert receive promotions or train at camps from North Carolina to Illinois. Other notes include Private John Mora at Parris Island awaiting leave.
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Vito Salanga
Cova Street
Beckley
South Pacific
Joe Salanga
Engineering
Air Corps
Westown Field
Massachusetts
Fort Devens
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Salango
Elizabeth McEwan
East Prince Street
Army
Tony Salango
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Georgia
Hawaiian Islands
Yellow Rats
James Salango
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill
Miami Beach
Florida
Indian Creek Drive
Juanita Thornton
Princeton
Noah Salango
Navy
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Dallas Wilfong, JR
D. H. Wilfong
Hamlin
Lewis H. Kittle
Cherry Point
Armed Forces
Lake City
Pensacola
Cuba
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Wilfonz
Flying Mountaineers
West Virginia Flyers
Marshall College
West Virginia University
Marines
Illinois
Naval Training Station
Arlen Phipps
Raymond Phippes
John Street
Donald Wauhop
C. G. Wauhop
Belevue Lane
Seaman Phipps
Woodtrow Wilson High School
Seaman Wauhop
Billy Wauhop
United States Navy
Pacific
James Wauhop
64Th
New Guinea
Carroll B. Calvert
Fthel Calvert
Lego
508Th Parachute Infantry
Carp Mackall
United States
Stoco High School
Lillybrook Coal Company
Killarney
Harry FE. Seymour
J. T. Seymour
Glen Morgan
United States Army
Seymour
Haining
New Orleans
Louisiana
Camp Claiborne
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Charlottesville
Virginia
Delores June
John Mora
Stanley Street
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island
South Carolina
Mora
Elizabeth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Public Safety
Atlantic Coast
Caesar Rodney
Dover
Del
William Paca
Annapolis
Edward Rutledge
Charleston
8. C
Randolph Norton
Benita
Coventry
Yankees
Frank Miller
Mabscott
Rome
Adolf Hitler
Egypt
Crete
Spain
Gibraltar
African
Dakar
Caucasus
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Patrick Fourney
Middle East
Britain
India
Adelaide Hazeltine
Baxton
Lane
Qhaken
George Edward Tanner
John Tanner
Johnstown Road
Camp Mackall
Tanner
Woodrow Wilsor G. Edward Tanner
Arten Phipps
Joe Salanco
Dallas
Wilfong
Drs
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