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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
9
The Henry Thackers in Louisville report objects moving on their own and a corn cob floating into the dining room. Neighbors observed stray items, while the family and Mrs. Thacker insist they locked doors for peace and quiet amid the ghostly disturbances.
Residents and visitors figure prominently in Raleigh social notes. Leroe and Mrs. Frazier visited relatives in Rockhill Chester and Kentucky with Williamson guest Mrs Booker accompanying them to Beckley. Church groups meet for elections, sermons, and community events with plans for a supper by Club Number Four and a prom by Magnosia Gospel Singers.
William learns Magda has left for Reno amid tensions at the studio over his failed conduct. Mr. Hamlyn warns of potential casting changes as Bailey and Morton plot moves while William contemplates his uncertain future and residence. Katherine reunites with Andrew in New York after a stormy Atlantic crossing.
A 16 year old girl who strangled a six year old girl is to be examined by three psychiatrists. Their findings due January 16 will guide whether Debra Mae Campbell is treated as a juvenile or tried as an adult. The judge ordered her transferred to county jail for her protection and to keep her segregated.
Kuala Lumpur Malaya officials admit failure of resettlement at Bukit Changgang in Selangor and announce the village will be eliminated. Government statement says the camp harbored a gang of Communist terrorists and residents failed to cooperate, continuing ties with the terrorists.
New York City faces a $2 million damage suit over rainmaking experiments in the Catskills blamed for floods. Courts tally 169 suits totaling $2,138,510 with Ulster County seeking $387,500 and Shandaken $167,150. A staff reviews claims from rain and snow incidents, a mouse in science class, chemical burns, and other mishaps.
The text reports Phoenix city payouts including 47500 to a woman accidentally shot by a policeman during a purse snatching stop, 35000 to survivors of two men killed by a cop, damages for jail inmates, and a 20000 award for a woman injured when a foot was stepped on in a crowd. all reflect alleged negligence and unsafe conditions.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as fast relief for throat and chest irritation. It lists five benefits including soothing membranes loosening phlegm and relaxing tension. The copy cites millions of users and a money back guarantee if not pleased.
The Public Service Commission reviews Railway Express Company proposed intrastate rate hike for under carload shipments in West Virginia. If approved, first class rates would rise 30 cents per 100 pounds and second class parcels would be 75 percent higher. Joseph P. Johnson cited wage and cost increases as justification. The article notes six billion checks printed annually as a cash substitute.
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