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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
11
Raleigh County Democrats urged by County Chairman Harry Anderson to attend tonight's meet at the courthouse at 1:30. All 16 executive committee members are expected, along with both the victorious and defeated primary candidates, to discuss plans for the November general election.
The Beckley VA Contact Office hours are revised under an order by H G Hooks Huntington Regional Office. Dean Ricketts says hours shift from 8 a.m. 4 30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a m 12 noon Saturdays to 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays with no lunch break. Continuous operation during the stated hours is planned.
Records disclose that Doris Figeatt age 25 of Cranberry recently had her tonsils and adenoids removed at Beckley Hospital.
The Beck ley office of the Employment Service plans three staff changes to hire replacements under the merit system. Clarence Hanson resigns to join Marianna Smoke less Coal Co in Wyoming County as junior interviewer. Vivian Canady leaves to study accounting at West Virginia University, and J C Muir will join a major insurance firm after three years overseas in the Army.
Dempsey Crouse of 206 Bellevue Late filed discharge from the United States Army at Raleigh County Selective Service Board No. 1 after 21 years of service. Nine workers at the South Oakwood Avenue General Store remain on strike for higher wages while other stores’ employees have returned to work. Picket lines surround the Oakwood stores as union activity follows the firing of Claude Gentry. The Food Stores Employes Union seeks higher wages and paid vacations, with strong support from District 29 of the United Mine Workers.
A seven cent per hundred pounds rise in flour prices goes into effect Friday to offset higher parity prices for wheat which remains ceiling-free with other grains. Retail flour ceilings may rise about one cent per 10 pounds, adding to a prior one cent per pound increase. Bread prices set to drop by the same amount when milling restrictions ease this fall. OPA plans strong action against black market meat traders, with Porter denying any return to broad black markets and urging packers to focus on recontrol efforts.
Dr. Howe and associates plan a new set of chimps after removing an especially attached animal to a sanctuary. The subjects were exposed to polio myelitis virus and all became temporary carriers for two to three weeks.
Two men said a fuse ignited after the device landed in a lawn, causing damage not yet estimated but several residents cited asbestos roofs as protective. The nearby fire department responded for about ninety minutes to control the incident.
Fireworks display inspires crowds as Beckley officials and citizens greet Glenn Sallack and the Wonadhon Wilson High School band returned from Chicago where they performed in a musical festival contest. Mayor W A Burke calls for national unity and prayer for victory and peace.
Glenn W Webb commander elect of the Raleigh County American Legion post urged Beckley citizens to keep faith with America during a V J Day anniversary event. He spoke of liberty and the hard work of transforming from war to peace, stressing mutual understanding and cooperation worldwide. The celebration, tied to the V J Day observance, was postponed to allow Woodrow Wilson high school band to join after returning from a Chicago Band festival. A fireworks display funded by Beckley residents followed the address.
Yugoslav fighters forced two American C-47 transports to land after a clash near Belgrade and Udine. Patterson and Tito held talks while plans to Geneva and Clark in Austria proceed. observers note limited Yugoslav air force and high failure rates from mechanical errors.
The note to Yugoslavia signals Washington's demand for prompt UN Security Council response and a test of the council's function under veto powers. Secretary Byrnes ordered Undersecretary Acheson to prepare the American case for presentation, as fears grow of Yugoslav defiance and potential Russian veto. The move follows a hard line against Soviet demands in the Dardanelles and signals a shift away from appeasement toward decisive action. Reverend J. M. Davis attends a West Virginia Baptist State convention in Kimball, Fayetteville, with clergy colleagues amid broader concerns of Soviet expansion.
Richards testified he lied about witnessing the Peckins shooting at the Justice store claiming he was induced by Justice to testify. Two youths, Ivan Grose and Richard McVey, were indicted based on his statement but released after his confession.
Six small heads of the Civilian Production Administration who supervise non-housing construction were said by Wyatt's aides to have concurred in principle with Smail.
Local listings show the Negro Activities section with church programs by Rev. Ward and Rev. Jones, chorus performances, and Queen Esther Court meetings. Improvement League gathering at 304 Westwareland Street on August 22. Kentucky Travelers Quartet and Mae Glover to perform August 24 at Morton Reaves School with radio broadcast on WJL S. Personal visits include Gertrude Tawis from Pittsburgh visiting Augustus Prudens, and multiple family members visiting and illness notes for Wright relatives in Beckley area.
Chicago 1944 PGA champion Barron advances with 1 up victories as Sehneiter beats Snead 6 and 5 and Shoemaker defeats Byrd 3 and 2. Hogan defeats Weisner 2 and 1 while Heinlein goes 4 and 3. Bell faces Hutchison and Nelson defeats Heater in early rounds.
The Baltimore market shows cattle trading weaker with good and choice steers about 1.00 lower. slaughter stock, cows, and veal calf activity subdued with some prices noted. Hogs and sheep offer scant bids, with mixed quality and limited sales. In Pittsburgh, produce markets show apples and potatoes steady with various regional varieties priced, and fees noted as enhanced.
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