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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1951

Page

7

Reds Demand Buffer Zone Delays Korean Truce Talks

North Korea’s Lt. Gen Nam Il rejected a UN demarcation plan and pressed for a buffer zone along the 38th Parallel. U.N. spokesmen warned no progress without a change in Red terms. The 13th session opened with Joy’s 38 minute reply, Nam dismissing it as unsatisfactory.

Associated Press Munsan Korea United Nations Nam Il Red Pyongyang United U.N Pyongyang Nam Tl U. N 38Th Parallel Kaesong La.m Red Generals Nickoll North South Korea Nam 11 Nuckols Nam Joy Nam I U. N. Con Nuckels Nam II

Inflation and Tax Hikes Predicted Ahead of 1954

Washington sources say the congressional economic committee staff warns of rising prices, more inflation, and multi-billion deficits over the next three years. The report backs a much larger tax increase, potentially up to ten billion, plus tighter controls on prices wages and credit. Even with a Korea ceasefire relief is years away, the staff adds, noting surpluses depend on defense orders and timely payments.

Associated Press Washington Congressional Economic Committee Senator O'Mahoney D-Wye Senate House Group Congress House O'Mahoney Korea Wihout

Hundreds Escape Death in ACL East Coast Champion Wreck

The Atlantic Coast Line East Coast Champion wrecked two miles north of Four Oaks North Carolina at 1 20 am with 308 aboard. Nine of eighteen cars derailed and three tumbled down a 20 foot embankment. No fatalities or serious injuries reported. several passengers hospitalized. Officials blamed a fill sloughing off from recent heavy rains.

Associated Press Four Oaks N. C Here Atlantic Coast Line New York Watson Wharton Smithfield C. G. Sibley ACL

Honorable Discharges Out for Point Cribbers

The Associated Press reports West Point will not grant honorable discharges to cadets found guilty under the academy honor code. A movement led by head coach Bart Blaik seeks to allow accused cadets to leave without the stigma of dismissal.

Associated Press West Point Army Bart Blaik

West hints shape 1952 race as Truman backs west

California Democratic leaders endorse Truman for re election while Minnesota Republicans discuss Eisenhower Taft paths. Senator Cain says Taft could win if nominated and Stassen maneuvers loom. Eisenhower backers seek free time from NATO duties before March 8.

Associated Press Washington California Democratic Organization Truman Thye R-Minn Dwight D. Eisenhower Minnesota Cain Wash Taft Ohio Democratic State Central Committee Eisenhower Harold Stassen University of Pennsylvania North Atlantic Defense Command GOP

Red Sulphur Man Dies in Car Crash

Frank Belcher 35 of Red Sulphur Springs died in an 8 p.m. crash on the Fayette and Chimney Corner road when his 1949 car, driven by his brother Dewey Belcher 32 of Peterstown, struck Honey Creek bridge abutments. Belcher's throat was cut as his head hit the windshield. Dewey escaped injury. Frank Belcher left a wife and three children. Funeral home arrangements pending. sheriff's office pursuing further investigation with no charges at this time.

Register Oak Hill Frank Belcher Red Sulphur Springs Fayette Chimney Corner Pearlie Elmore Dewey Belcher Peterstown Charleston Honey Creek Belcher Thomas Ansted

New A-Burn Dressings Help in Atomic Warfare Prep

A new aureomycin dressing for burns is described as an important step in medical preparations for atomic warfare. The dressing, disclosed yesterday by Davis Geck Inc, is a gauze bandage impregnated with aureomycin in an ointment base.

Associated Press New York Davis & Geck, Inc

1952 election year hard fought with party split lines

Washington dispatch outlines possible 1952 presidential race options. Republicans eye Eisenhower Taft as frontrunners while Democrats weigh Truman's fate and possible contenders Douglas Vinson and Douglas. Eisenhower’s stance on foreign policy may shape party dynamics and potential cross party appeals.

Robert Taft Joe Martin Fred Vinson Richard B. Russell Warren Justice William Ohio Massachusetts Justis Ga Dixiecra California Dovalos Europe Truman It International James Marlow Washington Eisenhower Taft

Abiding and Deep Love for America Sister Kenny Ill

Sydney report quotes Sister Elizabeth Kenny saying she is incurably ill with little time left. The famed polio nurse plans to fly to the United States for an international Copenhagen conference, expressing love for America and a wish to end her days at home in Toowoomba Queensland. She has returned from ten years in the United States and vows to fight on.

Associated Press Sydney Australia Sydney Sun Today Elizabeth Kenny Miss Kenny United States Copenhagen Denmark Toowoomba Kenny Queensland America

Million Parade Against America in Berlin

Berlin watchers report more than a million Communist youths attended a praise parade for Stalin that surpassed Nazi rallies for Hitler. East German leaders urged strikes to sabotage Western defense and warned of ruin if West Germany rearms, as replacements rushed to fill departing crowds amid the second week of the hate America jamboree.

Associated Press Berlin Russia Stalin Hitler Walter Ulbricht West Germany Western Germany East Germany

Eisenhowers optimistic arms appraisal cheered solons

Washington senators welcomed Eisenhowers claim that relying on Russia's strength is foolish while cautioning against sleepiness. A subcommittee report for Foreign Relations and Armed Services notes NATO unity backed by deterrence, with plans for higher European defense spending and more divisions. US forces have doubled since Korea, Europe lags in growth, and armament pace will shape troop withdrawals and U.S. aid.

Jack Sell Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Russia Senator Hunt D-Wye Armed Services ‘Committee North Atlantic Free World Congress Eisenhower Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Urs Soviet Bloc H. Alexander Smith RNJ Green D-Ri NATO U. S Europe U.S

Funeral Services For E. H. Shriver Planned Tuesday

Ellsworth H. Shriver 60, vice president and general manager of Raleigh Coal and Coke, died Sunday in University Hospital Charlottesville Va after a heart ailment. Services set for 9 am Tuesday at Beckley Presbyterian Church. graveside at Marysville Ohio cemetery about 3:30 pm. Survived by wife, son Ellsworth H. Shriver Jr., and daughter Mrs. Paul Martin. Active pallbearers named.

Ellsworth H. Shriver Raleigh Coal and Coke Company Beckley Presbyterian Church James W. Withersgoon Marysville Beckley Taal Company University Hospital Charlottesville Martins Ferry Ohio Ohio State University Army Engineers Corps Raleigh Raleigh Heights Raleigh County American Legion Raleigh County Memorial Airport Raleigh County Park Board Legion Chamber of Commerce Memorial Beckley Presbyterian Church Rotary Club Elks, Masons and Shrine Club Black Knight Country Club

Route 41 Slated For Surface Work

Route 41 resurfacing planned from the 1921 bypass to near Lanark by Acme Construction Company for about $30,000. Work to start within a week to 18 days with a two and one half mile hyil mix asphalt surface and shoulder work to follow, per Harold Lambert county road supervisor.

Lanark Acme Construction Company Beckley State Road Commission BFL Whi Acme Inda Bald Harold Lambert Faad SRC

West Virginia medical school talks draw four deans

Morgantown reports say four medical education experts are due to meet the WVU Board of Governors to discuss establishing a state medical school. Names include William S Middleton James Reece Larryhill William Eustis Brown and Carlyne Jacobsen.

Morgantown West Virginia University ‘Board of Governors Irvin Stewart William S. Middleton University of Wisconsin Medical School Madison Wis JW. Reece Larryhill University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill N.C Willian Eustis Brown University of Vermont College of Medicine Burlington Carlyne Jacobsen Division of Health Sciences and Services The State University of Iowa Iowa City

Weather update with fair night and showers possible

Fair tonight with low temperatures 62 to 66 degrees. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Reports from Oak Hill Glade Creek and Greenbrier show normal and clear conditions elsewhere with low and high readings around the mid 60s to low 80s in surrounding areas.

Oak Hill Glade Creek Sterdar Bellepoint Greenbrier

Why Hide Most Beautiful Legs Longer Hem debate hits Paris decree

Los Angeles reports a California fashion authority rejects Paris plans for longer hems. G P Rosenfeld of the California fashion industry association says American women have the most beautiful legs and will resist such rules. He cites functional California clothes and a Paris designer dress impractical for sitting.

Associated Press Los Angeles California Paris Christian Flier G. Peter Rosenfeld Pers Rosenfeld Industry Association Rosenefeld

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