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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1954
Page
7
Winter driving safety guidance from Raleigh County committee outlines stopping distances on ice and snow using reinforced tire chains and special winter tires. It cautions that visibility traffic and road conditions affect safety and presents six rules for cautious winter driving backed by extensive testing on frozen surfaces.
Winter driving tips emphasize adjusting speed to road and weather, keeping windshield clear, using headlights and defrosters, and mounting tire chains on snow and ice. Chains cut stopping distances, but slower speeds and safe following distances remain vital. braking gently prevents skids. Available free from the National Safety Council, Chicago.
Clarence Wright of Patch Street East Beckley waived to a preliminary hearing before Magistrate T N Thurman on a burglary of a home on Antonio Avenue. Wright was arrested late Sunday by City Police and is held in the Raleigh County Jail awaiting action of the January Grand Jury.
Edward L. Stehle appointed manager of General Electric Appliances Southern West Virginia territory with office at 715 13th St Huntington. He has over 20 years in electric appliance retail wholesale and factory work plus prior GE posts in Pittsburgh Atlanta Detroit.
President Eisenhower authorized a holiday gift for federal workers a full day off the day before Christmas and a half day off on December 31. In Beckley the order covers Selective Service Board 18 Post Office Social Security Veterans Administration Recruiting and Enlistment Center Marines and Navy Centers and the U S Soil Conservation Service. The order applies to all employees in the District of Columbia and nationwide except those needed to work over the holidays such as some hospital staff.
Police report two vehicles collided Monday at the corner of Vance Drive and Johnstown Road. Drivers identified were H. H. Miller of Beckley and L. F. Bowles of Stanaford.
GM announces creation of a nationwide network of training centers to keep employees updated on mechanical developments and service techniques. Positions for patrol inspector trainee remain open with entrance salary of 3795 dollars per year. Applications available at Beckley Post Office or from the U S Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C.
In Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp directed a verdict for the defense in a $10,000 suit filed by Henry Campbell of Mabscott against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. The judge ruled contributory negligence by the plaintiff barred recovery.
Live poultry markets stayed steady in Shenandoah Valley with premiums on best whites and ample supplies for quiet demand. Turkey and heavy hen prices held, farm quotes ending yesterday show broilers under 3 lbs at 1 3/4 18 to 19. heavy hens 15 to 17. turkey fryers 32 to 33. beltsville products stronger in the South Branch listings with improved demand, broilers 17 to 20 1/4, Beltsville turkey broilers 33 to 34, finished beltsville hens 37, auction sold 132 300 of 136 000 offered in 50 lots.
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