Beckley Chamber Eyes Coal By-Products For Region
A Raleigh County development plan prioritizes coal by products such as oil gasoline and gas The Beckley Chamber of Commerce backs by products as a top objective The area offers low and high volatile coal suitable for refining and a possible rail link from Piney branch to Coal River Edwight.
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Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh County
Dry Creek
Edwight
Kanawha
Chesapeake and Ohio
Piney
Surveyor
Coal River
Krug
Imposing Linke Road Commission 1945 46 Report Review
An extensive account reviews the Linke Road Commission activities for 1945 46, noting delays in release and criticizing the state printing contract system. The piece argues that late reports waste value and suggests reforms to contract practices and scheduling.
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Linke Road Commission
Charleston
SRG
State officials urged review of contracts and faster printing
Officials were urged to review contracts and accelerate printing to turn reports into timely news for readers. The call emphasizes delivering current information rather than archival history.
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Ing
Silent Killer Warning From West Virginia Health Chief
State Health Commissioner N H Dyer warns West Virginians about carbon monoxide the silent killer as cold weather drives people to heat rooms with stoves and furnaces. He notes carbon monoxide is colorless odorless and tasteless and can cause lightheadedness headaches dizziness nausea and collapse. The warning follows several CO poisoning cases this winter with serious and near catastrophic outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Dyer
West Virginia
Dyer
Error of Their Ways: Gas Shortage Hits Industry and Homes
Frigid weather leaves about 200000 Detroit area auto workers idle as gas supplies shrink. Carnegie Illinois Steel closes 12 finishing plants and cuts others, Republic Steel reduces output, and Evansville Indiana sees 10000 idle workers. Brooklyn and surrounding areas face heating gas cuts while coal urged for future use.
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Detroit
Carnegie Ilinois Steel Corporation
Republic Steel
Evansville
Ind
Brooklyn
Greater
New York
National Coal Association
Rail tale of Bob Young and Prince station in the Chessie system
Reader letter from Prince residents praising Robert R. Young and criticizing service gaps in the Chessie Route. They urge more trains stopped at Prince Beckley mail delays and station improvements and request higher post office efficiency. Dr. Erland Hedrick supports later Beckley mail trips and extra stops Nos. 47 5 and 46 at Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
American Mercury
Bob
Texas
Mercury
Legion
Gallup
Prince
Faair
Erland H. Hedrick
House of Representatives
Beckley
Hedrick
Bob Young
Keneral
Tocal
Dr. Hedrick
A.K
P.G
Post Office Department
Thurmond
A.F A.P.G
Chessie
Community acts of kindness save young girl in medical triumph
In Minnesota, 5 year old Marilyn Lesby faced a fatal artery condition. Readers, led by St. Paul columnist Paul Light, donated over 2000 dollars for an operation at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Elks Lodge funded the rest and Marilyn survived a five hour procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Marilyn Lesby
St. Paul
Minn
Marilyn
United States
To Children's Hospital
Boston
Paul Light
St. Paul Pioneer Press
The
Elks Lodge
Paul Lights
Children’s Hospital
Questions and Answers About the U S Congress and Library
A public guide to the Library of Congress in Washington and the Congressional Record. It explains why copies are kept, what the library contains, who can use it, how the record is produced, and how to obtain copies or visit. It notes access for members of Congress and the public and describes gallery viewing opportunities.
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Washington
Library of Con
United States
Library of Congress
Capitol
Congress
Congressiona
House
Senate
Congressional Record Clerk
Washington, D. C
ERP Budget Clash Sparks Tragi Comic Row in Washington
A battle rages between the State Department and the Budget Bureau over the European Recovery Program ERP. Disputes center on a 17 billion four year authorization, administration plans, and miscalculated first fifteen month funding figures.
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State Department
Budget Bureau
Little Kremlin
Congress
Belee
Wliel
Sonaiots
Cone Jaressmen
Arthur H. Vandenberg
van~ Denberg
Brookings Institute
Robert Lovett
Vanldenberg
Marshall
Brookings Institution
Department
Harriman Committee
Prratingns Committee
Europeanate
The Saint and the Devil: Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais Review
Frances Winwar's biographical study contrasts Joan of Arc and Gilles de Rais as opposites. The review notes vivid battle feats and martyrdom for Joan, and exploits and alleged depravity for de Rais, with critique of interpretation and inclusion of miraculous elements.
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Joan of Arc
Gille de Rals
Frances Winwar
Harper
Bluebeard
Maid
Joan
Charis
Ricims
Rouen
Orleans
Charles
Paris
Compiegne
de Nais
Nantes
Miss Winwar
Seche
Catherine
Margaret
Michael
de Rais
Hollywood Flurry Amid Virus X Slowdown in Film Town
Hollywood gossip notes stars sidelined by the Virus X flu with Walter Pidgeon June Allyson Esther Williams and Gene Tierney among the affected. Production sinks to a multi-year low as tax changes bite. Claudette Colbert jokes about fashion fittings while Jean Louis awaits her verdict. Keenan Wynn sends flowers to Evie on the birth of a daughter. Jeanne Crain clings to her wedding ring since December 31 1945. Dane Clark and Lloyd Bridges recount Moonrise fight without doubles leaving him briefly paralyzed. Joseph Schildkraut bored with villains earns 50000 for eight days in Bill Elliott’s frontier picture. An onlooker on Hollywood Boulevard muses on distinguishing stars by sight.
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Hollywood
Walter Pidgeon
June Allyson
Esther Williams
Gene Tierney
Claudette Colbert
Jean Louis
Keenan Wynn
Evie
van Johnson
Van
Jeanne Crain
Paul Brinkman
Peggy
Dane Clark
Lloyd Bridges
Dane
Joseph Schildkraut
Bill Elliott
Hollywood Boulevard
Letter Warning After Car Stopped By Train Tracks
A conductor appeals to a driver and passenger in a tense letter after an incident where a car stopped on tracks in front of a speeding train. He urges responsibility, safety and thanks a supposed miracle moment for avoiding disaster. He describes the near miss and the fear felt in the cab and by the girl. The writer pleads not to repeat the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zon
Sis
Entangled Writers Play Hidden Romance and Contest Dreams
Valerie confronts jealousy as Irene reveals both intend to enter a writing contest. Clifford’s arrival sparks tension while Valeries secrecy fuels tension and a plan to mail manuscripts tomorrow.
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Valerie
Clifford
Sheila
Vance
Val
I Irene
Irene
Pearl
Jme
Treng
Nanette Fabray Faces New Stage Struggles in Early Career
The article recalls Nanette Fabray turning down Hollywood offers after praise for High Button Shoes. It notes her shift to a matron role in H B 8 and her concern about being typecast, plus critics calling her a discover. It mentions past work with Our Gang comedies and interest from major studios and producers.
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Newyorke
Nanette Fabray
Nanette
Hollywood
Thera
Tearm
Nannette
Ethel Merman
Celeste Holm
Bea Lilliet
Thought for Today. Entertaining Strangers as Angels
A devotional line from Upawasre 13 2 urges kindness to strangers and notes that entertaining them can be like hosting angels. The message emphasizes hospitality and moral conduct.
Vida Hurst Exits Scene Amid Comfort for Crying Scene
Vida Hurst cannot bear hearing them cry and plans to continue tomorrow, leaving readers with a cliffhanger about emotions and a future update.
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Ha Boyle
Page One
Diogenes
Nation Today
James Marty
Gress
Joseph and
Stewart
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Styles Bridges
Frank
Literary Guidepost
Gene Handsaker
Chester Beltz
Council Bluth
Deeard
Fireman Beltz
Penthouse
Broadway
Warners
Twentieth
Century Fox
Max Reinhardt
Fanchon
Marco
Broadsway
Vinton Treechey
John C. Wilson
Vida Hurst
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