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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1949
Page
9
Inflation remains a top concern despite a price drop as the UAW seeks pensions and medical care. Officials discuss postwar economics, with calls for a round table on unemployment and price shifts. Reuther highlights new union demands including $100 monthly pensions at 60 and health care.
In 1923 West Virginia launched a state highway program to link towns with all weather roads. Now the State Road Commission warns road strain worsens with rising truck and auto traffic and funds are needed for modernization to avert a costly future.
The Telegraf reports Russians are rebuilding a large air raid shelter outside Berlin once housing a Nazi munitions plant. It mimics Hitler’s final bunker at the Speer HQ site near Karlshorst after being neglected since 1945.
State Police arrested Frazier L. Kirby of Tams and Ralph Sallie of Eccles for speeding Saturday. Each paid a $10 fine plus court costs at Crab Orchard.
Partly cloudy conditions remain current with colder temperatures expected today and tonight. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and moderately cold air shaping a cooler period ahead.
Geneva report shows Russia led European iron and steel output in official 1948 week, but at only one fifth of U S totals. Britain ranked second, France third, Germany fourth. France did not reach its annual production target.
In the 24 hours ending at 9 a m today Rivers Greenbrier at Bellepont remains high and muddy while New at Bellepoint shows normal and clear water.
The AFL executive council discussed adding nearly a million to eight million as it ponders reinstating the International Association of Machinists and possible AFL membership for the Communications Workers of America. Hutcheson presses to limit IAM jurisdiction affecting carpenters while IBEW and other groups oppose CWA status.
William O. Davis former War Labor Board chairman urged Congress to grant the President power to seize plants during national emergency strikes. He testified that action may be taken to protect health and safety and suggested the president act first and report to Congress. The proposal accompanies the administration's labor bill proposing a 30 day cooling off period for emergency strikes. Critics fear enforcement and seek Taft Hartley protections.
Four residents were moved from a derelict building on South Kanawha Street at the request of the State Fire Marshal. Mae Pierce had housed wards for 18 years and relocated to Johnstown Road. Two placed in private homes, one returned to Fayette County, and one remains under Veterans Administration care. Mayor Hedrick plans to demolish the old house as he notes it is unfit for occupancy.
A children’s clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club and the Department of Public Assistance will be held at the DPA office in the courthouse on February 18 from 9 to 12. Orthopedic specialist Dr. Claude B. Smith of Charleston will head the clinic.
Huntington police arrested 17 people in raids on four establishments over the weekend. Prosecutor Edward H. Greene said operators face grand jury actions on charges of illegal sale of whisky and beer, selling liquor to minors, and possession of a slot machine. Thirteen others were to appear in police court for loitering in a disorderly house. Acting Police Chief Howard T. Newnan said the undercover investigation spanned two weeks and warrants were issued by Magistrate Rex D. Connelly.
Former President Hoover blasts propagandists seeking exemptions in government reorganization plans. He cites Army engineers as mobilizing opposition and warns exemptions would wreck reforms. The Governmental Reorganization Commission calls for vast executive powers and consolidating 65 agencies. House prepays to approve Truman reorganization bill with strong Speaker support.
The Associated Press reports Moscow may extend non aggression pacts to Sweden and Denmark after offering one to Norway. Oslo editors denounce Soviet moves as violating treaties while Sweden and Norway will not join Western alignments. Norway seeks to stay neutral yet connected to a Western alliance.
Three specialists from West Virginia University will discuss gardening, farming, and landscaping at the Ralegh County Garden School on February 16 in the county courthouse. The event, with the slogan Good Food Good Health, invites all women and clubs and welcomes men.
Morgantown reports the West Virginia 4 H Ham and Bacon show will be held in Clarksburg March 17 18. The baked ham class, not exhibited since before the war, is under review by Benjamin F Creech WVU extension animal husbandry. Exhibits must arrive at Jackson’s Mill by March 15 for baking.
Beane left Raleigh County jail this morning ahead of an FBI agent who wanted to talk with him. He had passed a ten dollar bad check on Silver Brand Clothes, which was made good by Attorney James K. Edmundson. Edmundson secured Beane’s release in Magistrate J. P. Meadows’ court and paid the costs.
H. Q. Henderson of West Virginia University announced two summer events. The second annual Dairy Day will be held at the campus and university farm on June 30, and the state dairy show will take place August 4 at Jackson's Mill. The events aim to showcase dairy farming experiments and modern herd management methods.
A major early morning blaze in Hinton destroyed five apartments and five businesses. The Fox building and surrounding structures suffered about 50 000 in damages with no injuries reported as fire teams secured the area and worked through the dawn. Fire officials suspect the start near Manor's Men and Boys Shop or Arch Givens apartment and continue investigations.
Concord Extension classes will be organized at Beckley Junior High School tomorrow night at 7 pm. Courses in history and economics are tentatively planned with other subjects possible if interest is shown.
Charleston reports a tax levy revision to let counties and boards of education collect more for current expenses. Companion bills from leaders back an $90 million veterans bonus and adjust tax limits. Other measures seek stricter auto liability insurance, extended unemployment benefits, and stricter oversight of mental health commitments.
The Beckley Golden Gloves starts at 8 o'clock tonight at the Recreation Building. The event plots 20 hours of action across three days to crown southern West Virginia champions and send winners to Huntington then New York City's Eastern Tournament of Champions, with Raleigh Register as sponsor.
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