Bug Dust and the Smoky Mountain Column History
A long reminiscence traces the origin of the Bug Dust column in The Raleigh Register and its west Virginia connections from the 1920s. It recounts Harold Riffe’s coinage after observing coal dust from a miner’s machine, explains the column’s evolution, and notes C. A. Toner’s death and the looming handover of Bug Dust, while recalling Beaver sawmill memories and local industry lore.
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Driscoll
Criswell
Randolph Nerson
Raleigh Register
Raleigh
N. C
Heckley
Harold Montgomery Riffe
Cranberry Mine
Riffe
Rife
Sitce
Wyatt Smith
Huntington Merald-Dispatch
Wyatt
Ednta
Tommy Stafford
C. A. Toner
Beaver
Bluejay
al Smith
Morbie Hoover
Toner
Sawyer Ma Fawaiil
Rowe
Beckley Eyes Huntington Style Industrial Drive
Huntington Industrial Corporation raised 148000 shares at 25 each with a $206 annual payroll return per dollar. Beckley Chamber of Commerce forms New Industries Committee to recruit sites and raise funds, aiming to replicate Huntington’s success and create 7150 local jobs despite coal mining declines.
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Fis
Mumtington
Huntington Industrial Corporation
Col. H. Long
Huntington
Beckley
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Beckley New Industries Committee
Chamber
Enenuy
Mus
Muntington Industrial Corporation
POW Repatriation and Labor Use Discussed by Byrnes
The article notes ongoing German POW repatriation issues in Western Europe and mentions 488000 held in Great Britain for labor as of August 15. It cites the Soviet Union plans to seize more prisoners for labor reparations and references Japanese POWs sent to Siberia. It criticizes allied delays in releasing their POWs beyond U.S. repatriations required by the Geneva Convention.
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Henmanhy
Byrnes
France
Belgium
Holland
Tussentbourg
Plier Sovies
Lion
Siberia
Germany
Amphibious Admiral Sees No Immediate War Effort
Vice Admiral Daniel Barbey, veteran of 63 Pacific landings, says war unlikely while offensive power far outpaces defenses. He urges UN-led peace, disarmament of mass destruction weapons, and strong security guarantees. Barbey argues nations seek to preserve life and ideology while maintaining national systems, urging cautious but steady steps toward global restraint.
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Hal Boyle
Wrnter
New York
Daniel E. Barbey
Pacific
Barbey
Fourth Fleet
Navy
United Nations
America
Unil
Barkey
Egr=bey
Community property tax basis eyed for couples
The article notes a likely shift toward a unified community property tax basis for couples, with Republicans and Treasury experts favoring equal treatment of spouses. It argues this could simplify tax reporting, help small businesses, and reduce distortions between states like California and New York. It also covers cosmetic and apparel market trends and notes guidance from commerce literature for jewelers.
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Treasury
Howe
California
New York
Should taxes or debt be cut first in postwar policy
Washington debates whether to slash the national debt or cut taxes as Congress faces a 269 billion dollar debt burden and annual interest payments of 5.0 billion. Republicans urge broad tax cuts to spur growth, while others push debt reduction, arguing balance is possible with slower spending and selective tax relief.
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Elmer Roessner
Francis M. LE MA
James Marvin
Washington
House Republican Steering Committee
Prac
Cannon
CMNI
Sovernment
Weamels
Weyers
Truman
Aaran
Taher
New York
Republican
Ther
Amman
Bani
Miese
Tew Melon
Treary
Vhis
Amendment extends Social Security OSI benefits for WWI survivors
A discussion of a new amendment to the Social Security Act extending Old Age and Survivors Insurance for about 150,000 World War I survivor veterans. It outlines that eligible survivors include those whose discharged service ended within three years, with benefits mirroring standard covered employment credits and payroll deductions, while noting wartime service credits and differences for those killed in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Wash-anetor
Navy
Marnes
Weste Gost
Treasury
British fiber rivals nylon in early Temed trial
British researchers push te recycled nylon rival te Ser Dickson develops teleyrene fiber described as fine and silky yet strong under heat and resistant to light moisture rot and chemicals. In New York a food store management course ends with grads presenting instructors gift baskets of hard to get items, but instructors decline and urge use of soap flakes and shortening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Dickson
City College of New York
School of Business
Debutante Dilemma Amid Rita's Country Visit Romance
Cynthia, a hesitant daughter, watches her mother Rita pursue Mr Maitland the secretary’s employer. Rita’s flirtations threaten Cynthia’s job and spark jealousy as Cynthia contemplates Helen’s invitation while wrestling with her mother’s controlling romance. The narrative centers on confidential schemes, age gaps, and social tension.
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Bilal
Cynthia
Millland
Sec
Congress
Rita
Helen
Matt Ahd
Tate
Cinders
Ife
Helei
Air Maitland
Cyne
Cyrthia
Grathia
Sway
Charles
Jeff Cynthia
What It Means Courage In The Air
Medical officers who studied The Hump route analyzed courage as a mix of factors. They reported 10 pilots, 130 passengers, and 394 planes lost in three years, with high stress from Himalayan altitudes and harsh flying conditions. Major Jeffries outlined three psychological types and stressed the role of stable adjustment, home life, religion, and experience in tolerating stress.
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Robent E. Geiger
Washington
China
Yi Ie
May
William M. Jeffries
Little Rock
Ark
Wes
Indias
A’ Transport Command
Himalayas
Taxcotts
Jeffries
Bulletin of
The
Army Medical Department
ATC
Manson
Miner Awarded $50 In Garden Damage Suit
Frank Garrison of Eccles testified in circuit court that a bulldozer cleared a road and destroyed his garden after cattle entered his Harner Helchts property in 1946. He claimed 409 corn and beans plants were eaten and 120 pounds of potatoes lost. Judge Ashworth fined five defence witnesses $10 and costs for missing summons.
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Circuit Court
Jary
Ea Frank Garrison
Eccles
Shc
Nis
Agaist
Clem Ter- Teo
Garrison
Harner Helchts
Eeeles
Stuly
Torres
Ben H. Ashworth
Esewer
John Yawka
Leslie Cartey
Herbert Harger
B. B. Kesler
Roscoe Howard
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Randolph Norton
Ronceverte
Charles B. Driscoll
O. O. Melntire
Odd
Tom
Abingdon
Slab Fork
Charlie
Mr. Norton
Fannix Lilly
W. Va
Bea
Barrett
Matern
Aejane
P.O.W
Boyle
SL. Mayham
Ot the
Toilet Goods Association
Pitt
New Yorke
Guild of Seller Shoe Manufacturers
K.L.S
Department of Commerce
B.R
WAA
North Seventh St
Louis
U.S. Tarift Commission
Deay
Mr. Maitland
Tonorres
Miner
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