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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1956

Page

11

Panel calls for rapid peaceful use of atomic power

A 10 month nongovernment study led by Robert McKinney urges high priority research and large investments to apply atomic energy peacefully at home and abroad. It envisions private sector role with government-backed full-scale demonstrations if needed and advocates sharing reactor technology with allies by 1960.

Frank Carey Washington Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Robert McKinney Santa Fe New Mexican AEC United States Atomic Energy Commission

West Virginia notices mix a year of plans and honors

Wheeling Steel Corp plans a 500 000 dollar upgrade for homebound children and a 30 percent capacity increase at Beech Bottom works as part of a 65 million dollar improvement program. Morgantown’s Northern West Virginia Auto Club marks its drop in membership to 2 300 with E H Camp as president. Logan authorities threaten action over an envelope parking system while Spencer’s Chamber of Commerce will open a central office led by William Parrish. Reverend Thurston N Davis lectures at Wheeling College. pole vaulter Reverend Robert E Richards opens Huntington Mission. Grafton celebrates centennial March 15 with contests and pageants. Monongalia Board of Education weighs a special education program as C C Young joins WHIS TV as program director. Bethany College dean Robert A Preston joins Council of Clinical Training governing board.

Wheeling Steel Corp

106 State Banks Show Gain Over June 30 Tally

Charleston report from Banking Commissioner Neil W. Walker notes the combined resources of 106 state banks reached 560,627,305 as of December 31, up from 654,003,282 in June. Deposits rose 5,996,900 in six months, with total assets up 4,086,623 and capital up 1,338,415 including 159,008 in undivided profits and 310,005 in contingent reserve.

Charleston Neil W. Walker U. S Walker Ge Fintr

Egypt Accepts UN Plan Clearing Border Marking Effort

Egypt accepts the UN plan presented by Dag Hammarskjold on January 4, enabling a restart of the border marking project in the El Auja zone between Egypt and Israel. The border area has seen numerous bloody clashes as the two nations contend near the frontline.

Egypt Israel el Auja Dag Hammarskjold

Hollywood News Briefs Tollywood W Prince Rainier of Monaco

Hollywood briefs recount incidents and gossip from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. Prince Rainier taps a car in front while driving to Grace Kelly. Jane Powell gifts husband Pat Nerney a baby girl. John Barrymore Jr. to receive a bust after long wait and payment. Gordon MacRae faces damages suit for traffic injuries. Jack Entratter analyzes Sands Hotel costs and lavish operational stats.

Prince Rainer Ili Monaco Jangee Grace Kelly Nancy Kauffman Malibu Albert Santa Monica Calif. i Jane Powell Pat Nerney Miss Powell Geary Suzanne Geary Steffan Nerney Mona Mona Freeman Los Angeles Gordon Macree Marton Dann Film Studio Macrae Dunn Hiquor North Hollywood

Doctor Convicted On Narcotics Counts

Bluefield judge convicts Dr. Emmett W. Horton, a 7 year old Bluefield physician, of dispensing narcotics. Jury deliberated ~3 hours. sentencing delayed by federal judge Ben Moore. Horton free on $10,000 bond. Woman and daughter present shown no emotion. Public notice and funeral notices follow, including multiple adoptions of obituaries and estate items.

Bluefield ii Emmett W. Horton Bluefield Ben Moore Horton

Chemical plant slotted for Ohio Valley in West Virginia

Ingersoll of Bore Warner Corp announces Marden Chemical Division will build a new plant in Washington 16 miles south of Parkersburg West Virginia with an appropriation of 1 million dollars. The project aims to expand operations in the lower Ohio Valley.

Chicago Ohio Valley West Virginia Ingersoll Bore Warner Corp Marden Chemical Division Washington Parkersberg Beckkey Dial W. B. Jones Roy A. Jones J. B. Stinson East Beckley al Iy Boston Bull Fred Mann Wille Hall Glen Daniel W. Va Sear Beeranch Dante Glen Danial Saxon Bud Lovell Sophia Harrison Mills Berkshire Bear Beckley South Kanawha Clyde St

Postal Rate Hike Affects Public Costs

Postal authorities announce a six percent increase in rates, raising yearly costs for households and businesses. The plan would affect basic mailing services and may alter pricing for first class and bulk mail.

Candidacy Filed in Third District for Republican Convention

Certificates filed with the Secretary of State include Myron R. Renick of Fayetteville seeking election from the Third District as an alternate delegate to the Republican national convention.

Charleston Thersday Myron R. Renick Fayetteville

Poultry Market Steady in Harrisonburg Area

Live poultry market in Harrisonburg and Shenandoah Valley area remains steady with adequate supplies for fair demand. Heavy hens firm and scarce supply noted as processors finish up to week start. Prices at face for hours ending noon yesterday show broilers and fryers around 2%-3%, heavy hens at 34 to 25.

Poulty Harrisonburg Sherandoah

Prices edge higher as wages loom and steel talks begin

Prices move up with a federal minimum wage hike due in four weeks and wage talks in steel looming. Industrial material costs rise, suppliers report shortages, while consumer food prices may stay steady if buying holds.

Dawson New York Bureau of Labor Statistics

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