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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

9

British American film venture ties Rank and Young in new studio

London producer I G Goldsmith joins Robert R Young of the New York Central in forming a British American film company to produce and distribute, aiming to bring Rank's resources and Hollywood tech to American audiences. Goldsmith vows independence on storytelling and script development despite collaboration.

Gilbert Swan Central Press New York Stafford Cripps United States London Britain Ace I. G. Goldsmith Goldsmith America Laura J. Arthur Rank Leagic-Lion Films Robert R. Young New York Central Railroad Pathe Industries Texas Bobby Young Florida Duke Duchess of Windsor Rank England Hollywood Europe Busi Bedelia Ness

Roundup of pro sports moves and coach comments

A roundup notes players turning pro after service and rethinking careers. Texas and others discuss Doc Mobley and college eligibility. Mickey Livingston seeks more pay with Cubs. Dick Adams conducts his own orchestra during off season. Arky Vaughan mislaid his glove on Dodgers return. Bear Bryant on T formation tactics. Pro Basketball adds two seven footers Siewert and Morgenthaler. Jack Pesek leaves Nebraska after scholarship doubt. Virginia Tech coach jokes about swimmers entering meet.

Hugh Fullerton New York Texas Doc Mobley Mickey Livingston South Carolina Cubs Dick Adams Athletics Arky Vaughan Dodgers PRO Basketball Association Ralph Siewert Toronto Elmore Morgenthaler Providence Jack Pesek St. of Nebraska P. C. Scherer Virginia Tech

Nickel Workers Vote On Salary Hike Pact

Production and maintenance workers at International Nickel Company in Huntington vote on a proposed two year contract with about 400 000 in wage increases. Local 13034 president James C Johnson says the deal averages 11 cents an hour and adds better vacation and seniority clauses.

Associated Press Huntington International Nickel Company United Mines Workers District 50 James C. Johnson

Legal Settlement Reduces Estate Payouts Across Accounts

A tangled postwar settlement shows a total of 821.81 in estate funds whittled to 47.80 for a lone relative in Beckley. The record lists inheritance and property taxes, administrative fees, and an estate ledger noting 1946 death, a missing will, and costs paid to Raleigh County bank and local officials.

Whittles Tombstone Raleigh County Bank Ragland West Virginia Bozich Ned H. Ray Seland Joe Bozich Grant Town Eagland

Tragic tale of Joey and Blackie in Chicago

In Chicago a 13 year old boy named Joey Craig is found dead with a leash tied to Blackie's collar and the door top. The dog named Blackie had been Joeys constant companion and awaited him after school. Fire department rescue attempts failed and police notified his parents.

Associated Press Chicago Joey Craig Joey Blackie Mary Norma Jean Leonard Anna

Terrier Retrieves Missing Youngster

Akron Ohio five year old terrier Chee Chee led his mistress to a cliff crevice where Timmy Swisher age two had fallen yesterday. Timmy was found unharmed after a 90 minute search. Sugars eaten by humans and animals end up as dextrose in blood and tissue.

Associated Press Akron Ohio Chee-Chee Timmy Gerald Swisher

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