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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
8
Western Berliners answered leaders by voting in a local contest seen as a barometer of East West policy. The final tally highlighted a broad rejection of Soviet occupation, as assemblymen were chosen by party executives and ballots were viewed as a stand for freedom.
The United States Britain and France urged the Soviet Union to renounce the so called rump Communist government in Berlin and allow citywide elections under four power oversight. They warned that failure to do so could stall any Berlin crisis settlement. The note called for elections to be held in all three sectors with Democrats and Socialists gaining seats while the Soviet sector boycotted. Berlin’s voters faced Communist pressure but turnout reached 86.2 percent of eligible voters, with the Western Allies noting the political stakes and the rise of Ernst Reuttes as a leading figure in the postwar city administration.
A brief report notes fatalities among Chinese crew after two separate ship explosions. Authorities are investigating the incidents, with early details indicating blast damage and possible causes under review. Names, dates, and vessel identifiers are not fully disclosed in the fragment.
Grantville and Princeton items report a bystander shot in Grantsville, a body found near Ingleside identified at Tom Perry, and a Manchurian ship Kiangya disaster with thousands dead. Also mentions Formosa plane crash fatalities and local funeral services, plus a Monongalia labor stance on coal price controls and a Supreme Court earl decision on Japanese wartime leaders.
A group of Charleston radio and press representatives en route to Fort Worth were grounded in Memphis yesterday. They were to fly in a B 36 bomber from Fort Worth over West Virginia cities as part of the state's peace week celebration.
The Associated Press reports gales and snow across the Midwest fading, with a northeastward move from the Rockies bringing colder air. Records show Omaha 28, Chicago 31, winds up to 73 mph. two bus crashes kill two and injure 31 after snow on highways near Grants Pass Oregon. moderate Pacific Northwest snowfall and Atlantic rain noted.
Joseph L. Egan president of Western Union Telegraph Co. died of a heart attack in Monte Carlo at 62. Egan, elected president in 1945 after leading public relations, joined Western Union as an attorney in 1912 and later oversaw contracts and railroad relations.
A navy search plane circled survivors of an Air Force C-54 transport forced down in mid Pacific with 37 men aboard. A rescue ship was en route as the week end death toll rose to 37 with disasters across Germany China and the Pacific.
Survivors from a mid Pacific C-54 transport, ditched 478 miles southwest of Johnston Island, are under constant air watch as a Navy rescue ship closes in. The plane carried 37 air force personnel. rescue efforts began after flares and a boat were sighted.
Raymond F. Jensen, 32, is held on suspicion of murder after a rampage in his family home in Los Angeles. He allegedly stabbed his wife Helen, 31, and her parents, John Bodner and wife, and killed his 18‑month‑old son Raymond Jr. He also allegedly attacked his 6‑week‑old daughter Jenean and fled, later surrendering after a phone call to police. He claimed an anger burst, not premeditation, and said he walked all night eating a raw chicken when hungry.
San Francisco reports the Pacific Coast reopened after a five day strike idle period. The AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific accepted a written guarantee that settlements with CIO unions would not invade its jurisdiction, clearing the final obstacles to maritime peace.
A long memo urged Russia to drop the rump Communist government and resume four power cooperation, while U N committees pressed Moscow on North Korea. Chinese forces push from Suchow toward Nanking amid reports of a major offensive near Peiping. Western Berlin TV summarized a strong anti-Russian vote with 86.2 percent turnout and Social Democrats leading. Greece, Turkey, and Chiang Kai-shek parties loom as U S allies. The world scene includes Israeli bid for U N membership, Ashida bribery case in Japan, and student protests in Egypt.
President Truman reported to Congress that the Greek Army’s effort against communist guerrillas has bogged down and morale sagged despite over 170 million dollars in American arms and supplies. The Quarterly report notes Turkey shows progress from U S aid, while Greece faces a military stalemate and a rejection of expanded American support for Greek Army expansion.
Aubrey Smith announces Raleigh County Draft Boards No.8 will hold preinduction examinations on December 13 at 9:00 AM for 25 men. The list includes Leon Combs Funice James Sauls Walter Shelton Sprague Mercy Clifford Stone Fay Bailey Lester Richmond Gene Atkins Route 1 Beckley William Whitehead Beckley Ewey Ayers Dry Creek Smith Jackson Eller Crab Orchard Jack Jatt for Lemon Posey Charlie Robertson Egeria Blevins Lego Willis Walker Leslie Cook Coolridge William Adams Stolesbury Lester Burgess Ameagle Hubert Plumley Ramon Reed Joseph Lea Gen Daniel John Burk Jr East Heckley Ralph Proffitt Sophia Frank Easley Honaker Jr Sprague Lonnie Wheeler Heckley.
The Supreme Court refused to order Alabama's presidential electors to vote for President Truman. Alabama electors are pledged to Governor J Strom Thurmond, the States Rights candidate. Also noted, UN Assembly adjourns Paris session and returns to New York in April 1849, and a 5 4 Supreme Court vote grants a hearing for two Japanese wartime officials to be hanged. Jack Davis posts $100 bond after arrest for driving while intoxicated.
The West Virginia Education Association argues counties cannot fund new school buildings now. Lambert from SEA cites needs at 100 to 150 million dollars, with less than 10 percent available under current tax limits. State aid for school construction is urged as counties rely on special levies and bond service, while many funds go to operating costs.
At the State Aviation Forum in Charleston educators discussed teacher fear of aviation knowledge. Dr Frederick D Tuddle of the Civil Aeronautics Administration outlined plans to integrate flying education into schools via in service and summer courses. The opening session featured R G Kelly and other speakers from CAA regional offices.
About 550 miners ended a four day wildcat strike at Hanna Coal Company's Dun Glen mine and returned to work after a meeting in which they agreed to seek a negotiated settlement of grievances. The dispute centered on the length of a 105 foot entry, longer than allowed by regulations which cap it at 80 feet, with company officials claiming they had permission from union, federal and state inspectors.
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