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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
2
An editorial argues air travel is safer than highway travel citing 1915 airline fatalities per 100 million passenger miles vs 1941 auto fatalities. It notes rising highway deaths in West Virginia counties and urges strict enforcement of safety laws to remove drunk drivers, stressing public demand for safer roads.
Air force tests show two unmanned bombers flew from Hilo Hawaii to Muroe California with a smoke plant drop en route. Mother ships stayed within three miles, signaling advanced remote control tech and boosting hopes for UN cooperation and a peaceable Paris conference outcome.
The piece argues major powers shape world affairs through force and notes a push to boost naval power in the Mediterranean. It highlights limited prior force with a single cruiser and two destroyers, stressing the need to project conspicuous maritime strength.
Coal City residents discuss forming a municipal corporation with Bob Byrd of Crab Orchard sharing steps. Plans include mass meetings, surveys, a census, legal counsel, election notices, ballots, and poll officials, aiming to empower local governance and possibly gain state and federal aid. The piece weighs advantages of incorporation against nonincorporation, emphasizing majority rule and community planning.
Funeral services for Wallace K. Davis 66 of 202 French Street will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence. The Rev. B L Jones will officiate and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with Masonic Order No 95 of Beckley in charge of committal services. Active pallbearers are Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors members. Davis died after a cerebral hemorrhage at his home Monday. He worked 36 years for Virginian Railway at Mullens and was born April 13 1890 at Fire Creek. Surviving are his wife Hetty Crouse Davis ten sons one daughter one brother two sisters and two grandsons. The body will be at the Coffee Funeral Home until 4 p.m. Thursday and then at the residence on Franco Street until the funeral.
Glen Rogers Firm Loses Sugar Ration The Peoples Supply Company and Glen Rogers were suspended from sealing sugar during rationing after hearings led by Chief OPA Hearing Commissioner Dennis Dunlavy in Charleston. Other cases included Dixie Candy Company for tipping sugar to another manufacturer, B D Martin and Company for delivering sugar without ration currency, and Laurel Creek Coal Company and Roy Flint Store for shorter suspensions.
Announcement from Huntington District Offices notes anticipated vacancies in six skilled trades at the Federal Housing Project in Paintsville and the Bluestone Reservoir Project in Hinton. Positions include carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, and helpers with multiple openings. applications will also be considered for future openings.
In a sweeping address Byrnes said the United States spent 400 billion dollars in the war, loaned by the public, and seeks no recompense. He urged reciprocal friendship, praised Italy and Greece, and backed open doors to prevent exploitation. Masaryk pressed Hungary over Soviet-influenced actions and warned that Hungary’s stance complicates any negotiated solution.
The National Industrial Stores Association plans training clinics for its members in Pocahontas and New River areas of West Virginia. First meeting on August 22 at the West Virginia Hotel Bluefield, with a second on September 10. Local officers include O G Fitzgerald and PL J Catchett among others.
The article notes Hewitt's Northern European task group with two cruisers and four destroyers, and Bernard Bieri's fleet including Fargo and Huntington in the Mediterranean. It reports joint British command for future operations and warns of rising concerns that Russia aims to gain a foothold in the Dardanelles amid regional tensions.
In a stage moment Greer Lawrence captivates the crowd with a nuanced performance as news of J Cortland Lawrence’s suicide and a related brokerage probe shocks the audience. The tragedy reshapes Greer’s life and brings family tension to the fore as relatives assist her away from the public eye.
Mary Brown secretary to the Wyoming County Republican Executive Committee says nine of fourteen members signed a call for a meeting at the courthouse Saturday August 17 at 2 pm. Frank Shannon is ill and a chairman may be chosen to replace him with Bill Molyrood as vice chairman. The August 6 call predates Shannon entering Bluefield hospital.
Wyoming County Court in Pineville approved multiple bonds and appointments at its August session. Deputy Pritchard’s $3,000 bond to Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York was set, along with bonds for notaries, guardians, administrators, and an estate administrator, all with listed sureties. The session also approved the final settlement of accounts and the probation of Cordelia Hill’s will.
A Wyoming County Republican meeting set for Saturday aims to elect a new head as Frank Fret Kingdon leaves the post. The committee did not specify replacements or reasons for resignation, and Shannon’s status remains unclear.
A fragmented passage describes a nationwide rail initiative connected to multiple montis and a major service by 22 railroads. Details are unclear and entities are partially obscured.
Jasper Carl Cline 64 died at his Pineville home at 12 30 a m today from a heart condition. He was born June 16 1882 in Baileysville son of Peter and Louisa Hall Cline. Survivors include his mother wife three daughters and three sons and two half siblings. Funeral by Dr Alvin J Cook will be at Pineville Baptist Church Saturday at 11 a m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Mae Taylor of Sabine will be held at Cecil's Chapel in Pulaski Virginia tomorrow at 2 am with Rev. Harry Smith officiating. Burial follows at Cecil's Chapel Cemetery. She was born August 12 1893 and native to Pulaski County. Survivors include her husband four brothers two sisters and an adopted daughter.
A mixed circular shower honoring Mrs. Kathryn Tanquary was held at Mrs. E R Jones Avenue home hosted by Mary L Hill and Susan Wesley circles of the local Methodist church. Tanquary leaves this week for Washington D C where she will work for the War Department.
Fayette County canvassers released official returns showing Virgil Lyons secured the Democratic nomination for Justice of the Peace with 1,061 votes. Other candidates included Rozenery Hall 486, RAID ROC 3492 CM 206 for Martin 206, W. P. Bailey 7th RB 114 and McQueen 74.
The executive board prepared to discuss strategy and present changes at today's session. Vague notes reference revisions to the living wage plan and administrative effectiveness, with a focus on proposals to be announced during the meetings.
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