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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1947

Page

4

Education funding and state bills dominate lawmakers agenda

Lawmakers debated tuition for out of state residents and resident protections at state colleges while pushing funding reforms. They approved juvenile court study in cities, discussed airport and motorist liability bills, and advanced forest and conservation measures. A workmen compensation liberalization increased widow and child benefits and extended disability and funeral payments.

House Senate Piper Ohio Auditor’s Office Eacn Mty Boreman Threeember Board Aeronautics Aeronautics -Commission Trent Logan Byrd Raleigh

U S May Alter Draft on Islands and Self Government

Delegates discuss proposed amendments to a United Nations draft on island governance and native political development. Warren R. Austin will study three amendments, with some suggesting one may violate the U N charter though others back the U S plan in principle.

United States Security Council Warren R. Austin U. S U. N Austin Gromyko U.S

House proposes fine or jail for staff who skip posts

A measure seeks a $500 fine or up to one year in prison for teachers or other employees who voluntarily stay away from their positions to induce influence or coercion over the conditions pay and rights of those posts.

State Capitol Board of Control State Water Commission House

Bevin faces criticism over Britain labor stance and Holy Land partition

The Maine Republican notes Bevin and Labour colleagues backed a policy now condemned by US officials while Taft cites inconsistency over Britain's Holy Land partition plan. The piece also covers Douglas's resignation from Mutual Life and the ongoing delay in appointing an American ambassador to London after Gardner's death.

Maine Republican Bevin Labor Party Taft Ohio Holy Land Labor Douglas Senate Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York England State Department Britain United States London Truman W. Averell Harriman Henry Wallace Q. Max Gardner Treasury

Labor clashes over unions and wage gains in industry

Fitzgerald cites growing employer accusations of communism as unions gain leverage for higher wages. He argues that strong employer interests push for labor laws to weaken bargaining power and boost industrial power.

United Electrical Workers U.E.W Fitzgerald

Lava Flow Threat and Population Estimates Near Passo

Smoke from molten lava obscures observation as scientists report Passo Pisciaro about 1 000 residents at 2200 feet and Castiglione di Sicilia about 10 000 residents at 2000 feet. The larger town not expected to be endangered while lava flows at roughly a quarter mile per hour. Ravines divert some of the flow, with depths described near 600 feet.

Passo Pisciaro Castiglione di Sicilia Java

Becketty Named 3rd Division Company Commander

The report notes his assumption of duties as Company Commander in the 3rd Division. He wears the Combat Infantry Badge Asiatic Pacific Campaign ribbon with two stars American Defense and Victory Medals. He holds two Chinese awards Grand Star of Honor and 9th Group Army Medal. HIS FAMILY in Akron Ohio will join him in Beckley soon. Headquarters of the sub district will be at the American Legion Club until Memorial Building space is found.

Akron Ohio Beckley American Legion Club Memorial Building

Nottingh am and Luton Plan For Night Shifts

Workers and employers in Nottingham and Luton agreed to start night shifts next week amid talks. The move comes without awaiting full Government guidance and aims to ease porting and feeding operations during odd hours.

Nottingham Luton

Senate panel negotiates to modify portal suits

Four senators McGrath Magnuson Kilgore and Langer discuss a bill to declare portal suits drill and void and add conditions shifting proof to the employee barring extra damages relieving employer from attorney fees and other provisions to guard against Supreme Court overturning. The portal suits stemmed from the issue under study.

Senate Supreme Court McGrath Magnuson Wash Kilgore W. Va Langer R. N.D

$12 000 Sought In Road Mishap in Raleigh Court

CG C Patrick manager of Christmas Realty seeks 12000 damages in Raleigh County circuit court against Lewis Davis Sr and Jr for injuries when his auto collided with their vehicle on US Route 19 21 Beaver. The filing appears in circuit clerk files.

CG. C. Patrick Christmas Realty Company Raleigh County Lewis John Davis Lewis John Davis, Jr Davis Boy Beaver

More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH

FASTEETH a powder to sprinkle on upper and lower plates makes dentures firmer and more comfortable. It leaves no gummy taste or acidity and helps prevent sour denture odor. Obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.

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