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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
7
Vinson argues universal military training will create a trained reserve of 2% of 800,000 youths yearly, trim active forces from 3.7 million to two million, and save about 13 billion dollars annually. He warns against a bloodless Communist victory and says voting could send the measure back for study.
The Supreme Court heard the appeal from Marion County prosecutor Harrison Conairy over the new 1951 motor vehicles law. Heston challenged its constitutionality arguing late passage and clock-stopping tactics. The court weighed five day delivery, exemptions for tank trucks, and safety justifications amid ongoing weight violation prosecutions.
Fire swept through a Putnam County home killing Mrs Georgia Browning and her son Ershei Jr. A 18 month old died in Charleston hospital six hours later while Johnny Keith 4 remained in fair condition. Neighbors recalled Browning’s attempt to rescue her children before the blaze.
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, captured after August 1950 action in Korea, says he was not the hero. his aide Arthur Clarke is praised as the night of July 1950 hero. The letter to Wilfred Burchett, released by the AP, discusses Dean’s experiences, Burchett’s reports, and asks for a fountain pen.
Western defense plans show Germany will not draft soldiers until early 1953 and may start with volunteer units. 300 000 to 400 000 recruits required over four years to form six nation European Army. Adenauer coalition faces 1953 election while Socialists oppose rearmament under current terms.
In Luene bu rg Germany a 300 pound pig shot and wounded a butcher who was attempting to kill it. The butcher, sneering beside the pig and loading his bolt gun, was struck when the pig kicked the trigger with a hind leg. he sustained a knee wound.
Mostly cloudy with snow likely in southeast and extreme east portions tonight and Wednesday. Low tonight 28 to 34. Temperatures near normal for the period with little change, rain or snow likely early and late in the period, about a quarter inch total. Normal temperatures roughly 3 degrees in the north and 33 in the south, subtropical conditions not noted. Oak Hill and Glade Creek report temperatures and river conditions with minor variations as streams run near normal.
Georgia supporters urge Sen Richard Russell to enter the Democratic presidential contest as Southern leaders weigh a regional split. Florida delegates and Mississippi moves signal rising opposition to Truman while Kefauver Kerr and Eisenhower factions maneuver for primaries and ballots across states.
West Virginia Bottlers' Association charged the penny-a-bottle soft drink tax has driven six bottlers from business and drained plants statewide. Association President J. E. Decker cited years with no plant failures since the tax but warned several bottlers face liquidation as a survey shows about a 25 percent drop in business.
Net production for the Winding Gulf smokeless district rose by 1,587 tons for the week ending February 23, reaching 215,042 tons. The district’s 29 mines show 1,672,778 tons from January 1 to February 23, up from 1,530,735 in the prior year’s period.
The Navy reported 11 men wounded aboard the destroyer Shelton off the northeast Korean coast on February 22 after three direct hits from Communist shore fire. One hit flooded a compartment. the ship retired to a Japanese base after repulsing an attempted enemy landing near Songjin. Three of the wounded were seriously hurt. Names were not released.
Robert Lawrence, 37, of Hinton, held for grand jury after waiving preliminary hearing on charges of issuing 235.50 in six worthless checks. Magistrate J P Meads ordered jail in lieu of bond. Warrants related to White Star Taxi and Radio Cab Co.
London Prime Minister Churchill states the Labour Government succeeded in creating an atom bomb for Britain but failed to inform Parliament about the development. The report notes government secrecy surrounding the bomb project.
Five killed and twelve injured aboard an eight engine B-50 bomber when it crashed and burned during landing at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha. A wing may have separated moments before impact, scrambling to help as crews fought the blaze. Names of the dead withheld pending next of kin notices.
A Valley Drive resident told city officials on Tuesday that sewer rats have invaded her home and may enter through the bathroom toilet. She said she saw a rat and reported four preceding visitors have been "executed." City Recorder T. E. Bazzarre Jr. promised action.
Two more candidates withdrew from the May primary per Circuit Clerk Van Hunter. Elmer Douglas of Dorothy seeks justice of the peace in Clear Fork District and Howard Thompson of Peckley Raleigh County executive committee Town District. Both are Democrats.
The first official Who's Who of the Methodist Church since 1816 names Rev. L. D. Roe of the Methodist Temple on South Kanawha Street and Rev. Glenn W. Stewart of Bland Street Methodist Church Bluefield. The book, edited by Dr. Elmer T. Clark and Dr. T. A. Stafford, is a major project by Methodist historical groups.
In Raleigh County court, a jury heard cross-suits stemming from an automobile collision on October 19, 1951. Emily Kay Meyer of Beckley seeks 90.46 from G B Eaton of Pittsburgh for alleged car damages, while Eaton sues Fred B Meyer of Beckley for 96. Eaton testified he was traveling west on Harper Road and passed a slow car, then collided with the Meyer vehicle emerging from Fairview Avenue.
A bank robber wanted for a $19,609 Los Angeles heist was captured by six FBI agents at LaGuardia Field after a TWA flight from Los Angeles was radioed with the suspect’s description. John Richard Bayless, 37, previously jailed in 1937 for bank robbery, was identified by Lt. George Stoner and taken to Manhattan headquarters.
Samuel E. Swiger a Cairo West Virginia banker and former vice president and cashier of Farmers and Merchants National Bank surrendered to FBI agents after an embezzlement probe. He faced a $50,000 bond and denial of a preliminary hearing as he awaited federal grand jury action on charges under the Federal Reserve Act. Swiger allegedly admitted misappropriating at least $50,000 over seven years and disappeared during a routine audit revealing a $36,000 shortage.
Beckley youths charged with breaking into eight establishments. six boys now in custody and four previously arrested. All six admitted participation. two 16 year olds arrested Monday. Parolees from West Virginia Institute School had probation revoked. remaining youths ordered to appear in juvenile court on April 5.
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