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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1951

Page

7

Allied Spokesman Sees Truce Talks Revival Possible

An allied spokesman in Tokyo said there is no indication of a permanent breakdown in Korean War truce talks. The United Nations, investigating new Communist charges about Kaesong, affirmed willingness to resume negotiations when the Reds are ready as both sides avoid full scale warfare. Major James MacMaster, at UN negotiating HQ in Munsan, noted continued official contact despite a seven day pause.

Associated Press Tokyo United Nations Kaesong Korea U. N Munsan le J James Mac Master Matthew B. Ridgway Nam al Adm C. Turner Joy Nam Jl Joy MacMaster Fifth Airr Force Eighth Army U.N Washington Food and Drugs Administration France Food and Drug United States Europe

Front Line Action Report From Korea Front Lines

Allied commanders report heavy fighting in eastern Korea near Kansong Inje and Yanggu with 2000 Reds moving south and shells striking supply routes. U S air drones hit rail lines east of Vladivostok and a 300 ton B 29 raid targeted Rashin port and rail center within 12 miles of Vladivostok.

Korea Jor Kansong Parib Allifs Yanggu Associated Press U.s. Eighth Army Kansong Ress U.S Ficer North Ko Nists Yangou Washington Air Force Rashin Vladivostok North Korea RE Ee

Keyhole View of Your Destiny in Aptitude Tests

AP report notes aptitude tests predict best fields for high school seniors but do not determine marriage timing. Findings show high scorers in verbal and numerical tests tend toward college, while clerical workers excel in speed and accuracy. The piece covers gender differences and career variety among tested youths.

Alton IL Blakeslee Science Reporter Chicago George K. Bennett The Psychological Corporation New York American Psychological Association Eace BR Gee Bennett Harold Seashore Alexander Wesman Associated Press Washington Senate Crime Committee Crime’ Coordinating Council Thei Treasury Department

Potpourri Of the News highlights from Brookville and beyond

Dayton report shows Jack Elliott repaid for aiding Delores Aldrich who died of leukemia three years ago. Elliott, a night entertainer, held a benefit. Brookville mayor Donovan Aldrich is Delores’s father and the couple in Florida sent a cash gift as Elliott faces possible amputation after illness.

Dayton Jack Eliott Delores Aldrich Brookville Elliott Delores Broskville Ellioti Florida Tmayor Donovan Aldrich Aldrich

DuPont and Carbide Workers Get Seven-Cent Pay Hike

The Associated Press reports wage increases of seven cents an hour for 11,700 industrial workers in the Kanawha Valley. Per-hour workers will gain. salaried staff, mainly clerical and technical, receive equivalent raises. DuPont workers’ raise begins Monday. Carbide’s takes effect Sunday.

Associated Press Charleston DuPont and Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Kanawha Valley DuPont Carbide

National Diesels Move Toward Southwest Mines

National Mine Service plans production of diesels for mines outside West Virginia after a 1915 law opinion blocked use of petroleum or alcohol fuels in mine motors. Vice President R H Magee cites foreign interest and notes Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal tests in McDowell County may be shelved awaiting next legislature.

National Mine Service West Virginia R.H. Magee Southwest Ey GE “Magee Southwest Custome Magee National George W. Stokes Stokes Mabscott Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Company Bartley McDowell County Pond Creek Raymond J. Salvati Salvati

West Virginia Briefs Highlight Local Gov, State News

Huntington prosecutor Ed ward H Greene plans to rent his office space in the courthouse and stay in the remodeled quarters continuing a dispute over campaign battles with gambling and racketeering. White Sulphur speakers denounce big federal appropriations as wasteful spending. Montgomery reports the death of Brenda Boyd age five after a vehicle collision near Riverside. Charleston suspends 14 Huntington beer licenses for periods up to nine months. White Sulphur also notes the death of Dr Quint ard Taylor aged 63 former Greenbrier physician.

Huntington Edward H. Greene Cabell County Greene Charleston George Burton ‘Crow

Navy Rocket Plane Breaks Altitude Record

A Navy rocket powered aircraft the Douglas Skyrocket flown by Bill Bridgeman from Edwards Air Force Base ascended to an unofficial 77 674 feet before leveling off at 1300 miles per hour. The test involved dropping from a B 17 bomber at 35000 feet and igniting four rocket tubes to climb rapidly.

Associated Press EL Segundo Califf Edwards Air Force Base Bill Bridgeman Bridgeman

North Carolina Trucker Fined for Overloading

HK Jarrett of Newton North Carolina was fined 48.40 dollars plus costs in Magistrate J P Meadows court on an overloading charge. His truck was 2340 pounds over the maximum weight under the new state motor vehicle law. Arrest was made by State Police yesterday near Mt Hope airport.

HK. Jarrett Newton N. C J. P. Meadows Mt. Hope

Senate Crime Panel Urges War on Organized Crime

Washington report on the Senate Crime Investigating Committee final findings calls cities to unite in a nationwide crusade against organized crime and graft. It urges Congress to maintain pressure with a private national crime coordinating council and notes alleged ties to Florida Governor Fuller Warren and ex NYC official William O’Dwyer.

Milton 5 Washington Senate Crime Investigating Committee Senate Congress National Crime Coordinating Council Florida Fuller Warren William O'Dwyer Mexico New York District of Columbia Italy Warren

Senate Refuses Half Billion Cut From Foreign Aid

The Senate voted 41 to 31 to reject a move to trim $500 million from the $1.13 billion foreign aid bill for Europe. Senate leaders hoped to push the bill through amid other amendments with a late-night passage possible. Dirksen urged cutting spend further citing ECA consultant Maynard Krueger, a former Socialist Party chairman and University of Chicago economist. Democratic Leader McFarland convened the session early to secure a final vote by nightfall.

Associated Press Washington Senate Europe Foxees Dirksen R-1 Economic Cooperation Administration ECA Socialist Party Dirksén Aletter Maynard C. Krueger iSoutheast Asia Aid Krueger Lconomics University of Chcago McFarland Joe Arizona

Election Registration Deadline Extended for Raleigh Oct 2 Vote

Voters not registered at the Raleigh County Clerk's office by 4 45 p m Tuesday will be barred from voting in the October 2 municipal election. Officials said holiday delays pushed the deadline to Tuesday afternoon.

Raleigh County

Potentate Party Planned Locally

Beckley Shrine Club plans the Potentate Party Mardi Gras for Shriners on Oct 22 at Black Knight Country Club. Beni Kedem Temple of Charleston will honor the focal club with the event. Charleston Potentate Gaston Shober and Divan will be honored guests.

Shriners Black Knight Country Club Harry E. Moran Harry May Beckley Shrine Club Beni Kedem Charleston Focal Club Moran Gaston Shober Divan Shrine Officers

Beckett Urges Teachers to Give More Than Required

Dr A E Beckett addressed Raleigh County teachers at Woodrow Wilson High School urging them to transcend a bread and butter existence and contribute beyond the minimum. He warned that many individuals and some teachers settle for less, preferring mere adequacy over meaningful impact.

A. E. Beckett Raleigh County Woodrow Wilson High School Iife Huntington Metro Earth

More Hospitals Said Required To Combat Dope

Senate Crime Investigating Committee says more hospitals may be needed to treat rising drug addiction. It cites Lexington Kentucky and Fort Worth Texas facilities lacking capacity and proper segregation for younger patients. Report warns public awareness could drive higher demand and raise calls for additional federal facilities. DETROITER ARRESTED HERE James Ernest Hunter of Sprague apprehended by Michigan authorities for armed robbery.

Associated Press Washington Senate Crime Investigating Committee Lexington Land Fort Worth Tex United States Public Health Service United States Public ‘Health Service Lexington and Fort Worth

Three French Crimes Baffle Police In 1940s Era

French authorities probe three linked murders and mysteries blamed on poisoned bread crime arsenic killings and a missing torso case. Ergot poisoned grain linked to Pont Saint Esprit deaths. arsenic linked to Marie Besnard and others. a Riviera torso identified as Madame Smighty Rydz amid investigations of financial and personal motives.

Robert C. Wilson Paris France Sherlock Holmes Pont-Saint- Esprit Madame Beanereante Madame Marta Smithly-Rydz Edward Smighty-Rydz Riviera St. Anthony’s Rhone Pont- Saint-Esprit Mili Fense Leon Besnard Madame Bessarsenie Cros-D'Utelle Cannes Smighty-Rydz Monte Carlo Wees

Four Suits Dismissed From Raleigh County Circuit Court

Judge Ben H. Ashworth signed orders dropping four lawsuits from Raleigh County Circuit Court docket. Dismissed were actions against A. P. Phillips Joe Miller William Jack Beckelheimer William Irwin and Charles H. Irwin. The Irwin case ended after the court overruled Miller’s motion for a new trial. Miller appealed to the West Virginia Supreme Court for a writ of error but did not seek a stay of costs.

Ben H. Ashworth Raleigh County Circuit Court A. P. Phillips Joe Miller William Jack Beckelheimer William Irwin Charles H. Irwin Miller West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Robert Walker Burial Planned in Ogden Home Town

Hollywood actor Robert Walker will be buried in Ogden Utah, his hometown, after his parents cancelled an elaborate service. He died at 32 from respiratory failure following a sedative, while being treated for nervousness. His two sons requested burial at home.

Associated Press Hollywood Robert Walker Ogden, Utan Forest Lawn Memorial Park Walker Robert Michael Horace H. Walker

Richmond Men Arrested For Falsified Licenses

Jasper Plumley and Herbert Plumley of Pluto were fined 25 dollars and costs after being charged with using false names in applying for a permit license and displaying such a license. They were arrested by State Police at their Pluto home.

Jasper Herbert Plumley Pluto Foy Magi

Kentucky Labeled Gambling Hotspot In Crime Report

The Senate Crime Investigating Committee said Kentucky counties Kenton and Campbell show open gambling that misleads visitors into thinking legalization. Kentucky laws on setting up games carry a 500 dollar fine and prison from one to three years, with no successful prosecutions reported there. The panel noted the Cleveland gambling syndicate moved into Newport and Covington after leaving Ohio, while Newport officials push reform despite police resistance.

Associated Press Washington Kenton Campbell Kentucky Senate Crime Investigating Committee Cleveland Newport Covington Ohio City

North Kentucky Sees Largest Raid At Two Night Clubs

State police led by Guthrie Crowe raided the Latin Quartier and the Manana in Wildner, arresting 58 people and seizing gambling equipment. Four women were charged as operators for running disorderly houses. raids followed a broad crackdown across Henderson County.

Associated Press Newport Kentucky Guthrie Crowe State Police Wild Marana Manana Henderson County

Weather summary with scattered showers and cooler trend

Partly cloudy conditions give way to scattered showers this afternoon and tonight with a chance of thunderstorms later. Temperatures near 70 degrees on average, cooler conditions midweek, and a small rainfall total expected across regions. High yesterday in the region and river conditions noted as clear and normal in several reservoirs.

Bellepoint Greenbrier Bluestone Reservoir

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