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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
2
The passage argues major industrial overhaul would take years and warns another Pearl Harbor would delay recovery, preventing timely victory in chaos. It stresses the United States cannot endure another surprise attack and still win the war.
A demon broke into the Eagles Club on Prince Street and reportedly stole about $1000 and three quarts of whiskey. City police are investigating and hunting for the suspect. Authorities may question club officials and discuss possible gambling device profits.
General Dwight Eisenhower in his final chief of staff report warns that even local panic could cripple transport and industry, predicting mass starvation if networks are wrecked. He urges decentralization of industry away from centers like Detroit Chicago Pittsburgh Birmingham New York Los Angeles and Seattle to survive a future atomic threat.
Judge Fred L. Fox told Raleigh County lawyers at the Black Knight Club that Raleigh County sends more appeal cases to Charleston than any other county. He cited a former supreme court member who said most legal points were settled after 12 years in office, and joked about a penny postcard correspondence by a state senator. The discussion praised Raleigh and Fayette counties for strong bar associations and active briefs.
Thomas F. Stafford reports a meeting where Judge Frank C. Haymond jokes about being the "baby member" while Judge Fox emphasizes equal justice. Judge Lovins touts lawyers as system builders and notes world chaos would ease with more in high places. J. W. Maxwell from Beckley hails integrity of the profession as younger members win praise.
Dr. Gustav Egloff of Universal Oil Products argues the United States can meet oil demand without a $9 billion synthetic fuel program. He cites steel needs and rising demand, suggesting coal heating and heavy residual oils as alternatives. He warns Krug's long term planning may delay practical fuel needs.
Jean Miller hides her past in Los Angeles while Celia Caylor vies for attorney David Blake. Holmby Hills home, butler, pool, and rising tension frame a dinner invite from Mrs. Blake as Jean slips deeper into the Blake circle.
In a phone exchange Celia wins a coveted invitation at Avondale Apartments, sparking jealousy from Jean who notes the invitation means little to her but great value to Celia. Jean reflects on Dolly Williams and past ties as plans continue.
Two motorists were fined 25 and costs after a collision on the Beckley Mount Hope road near Skellan. Magistrate G. O. Mills noted Sylvester Kinder of Beckley stopped to pick up hitchhikers when Leonard Scott of Oak Hill, a Standard Coffee Co truck driver, rear ended Kinder’s auto. State Police described the incident as reckless driving.
Governor Thomas J. Herbert asked extradition of Nathaniel Henry Strain, inmate at Moundsville State Prison, to Ohio to face a murder charge. Strain was indicted two weeks ago for the slaying of 75 year old Columbus resident Miss Alice Lauterbach.
Fort Benning Georgia witnessed Maj. Gen. John Devine indicate that American women could face a future draft depending on the international situation and scientific advances. Devine spoke at a Democratic dinner during a two day tour, remarking on policy debates dating to 1940.
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