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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

7

Beckley Gets WV First FM Station WCFC On Air

WCFC Beckley's ird station begins six hours daily service from 2 p m to 5 p m and 6 p m to 9 p m under temporary FCC authorization. Emile J Hodel will manage the Beckley Newspapers station with W Yazell as chief engineer and W Warren on staff. The 250 watt start on 101.1 megacycles will later move to 3 000 watts as equipment is added.

WCFC Beckley West Virginia Federal Communications Commission Beckley Newspapers Corporation F.C. C Mason-Dixon Line Se St Winston-Salem N. C WMIT Emile J Hodel Telegraph Raleigh Register Gears W. Yazell Williamson Weth Williamson WBRW Welch Wsaz Huntington Yazeil U. S. Navy Bellvue Naval Research Laboratory Washington, D. C Pacific Fleet Wiliam Wallace Warren Kay Beckley Arena Neville Street W. Va

Mine Adopts 30 Safety Measures At Birchton Coal Mine

The Birch No. 2 mine in Birchton, Raleigh County, employing 150 men, reports over 30 safety upgrades after a June reinspection by Bureau of Mines Inspector G. W. Parry. Measures include timbering, safety posts, explosive storage, rock dusting, dedicated power for fan, air sufficiency, and more to align with the Federal Mine Safety Code active since July 29, 1946.

Birchton Coal Company Birchton Bureau of Mines Raleigh County Eunice G. W. Parry Parry Nerdy

Flags and drama as council meets over historic replica banner

A chaotic council session centers on a replica flag carried by an explorer in 1542. Officials debate symbolism as the room fills with talk of safety and historical provenance.

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