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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
8
A sharp cold wave from the West drives subfreezing temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast. Sleet and freezing rain threaten West Virginia and nearby areas while Moscow endures its coldest spell since 1941 42 as rushes of Arctic air push south and east.
Mine owners join coal groups in asking the National Labor Relations Board to seek a court injunction to force UMW leader John L Lewis to restore a full work week and halt alleged unfair labor practices. Lewis had halved production and workers in Illinois quit. ICC orders curb coal fueled rail service. Janet Beth Wagner, two, seeks life-saving care in Columbus under Dr Charles A Dean after rare blood disease diagnosis in Singapore.
The Atomic Scientists Association of Britain warned that Russia could have enough A bombs in a year or two to wage an atomic war and that both sides would likely use them in such a conflict. They urged abandoning war and aligning to the rule of law in international affairs to prevent civilization collapse.
The Isbrandt sen Line ship Flying Arrow will sail for Red Shanghai tomorrow with nine crew members signed off to avoid passing through the Chinese Nationalist blockade to the Communist port. Approaches to the port have been mined by Nationalists.
Demand for stocks flooded the market lifting prices to a three year high with several key issues advancing around a point. Ticker delays occurred as transactions surged then calmed toward the hour’s end. Names cited include Santa Fe United Airlines U S Steel Ford and Chrysler among others.
A cold front brings much colder air and occasional rain with possible freezing rain or sleet, creating hazardous driving tonight and Friday. Lows range from 25 to 0 degrees with reference to Beckley and nearby areas including Bellepoint Greenbrier and New. brief notes on yesterday’s highs and today’s scattered precipitation.
Tucson police say they disrupted a scheme to extort 25000 from Meyer Cohen manager of the Westerner Hotel by threats against his life and family. Terry Gibson Parker of Romney West Virginia and Frank Eyeman are charged as alleged conspirators. Cohen followed instructions and reported to police. Parker met the hotel doorman to receive the package as directed.
Willan Snyder, 23, a soldier from Sophia West Virginia, faced charges including intoxication driving and assault after a Tuesday accident in Hamilton Ohio. He paid a total fine of 417.55 dollars in Municipal Court, with a five year license revocation and a Cincinnati Workhouse sentence until payment. He claimed furlough from Fort Knox Kentucky.
State Police announces Trooper C. C. McGraw is transferred back to Beckley from South Charleston to replace Trooper J. A. Murphy who moves to South Charleston. Superintendent W. E. Burchett made the announcement.
Britain ships and troops move to Eritrea to quell violence as Italy and Ethiopia dispute the territory. President Truman states a hands off policy toward Formosa, promising no U S military intervention while supporting continued economic aid and noninterference in China.
Sopha Thompson of Beckley is free on 500 bond awaiting Raleigh County grand jury action on an alleged assault when she allegedly tossed a bottle at her husband Arthur Thompson in Sopha on Saturday night. State police detained her, she faced a hearing, and she waivered to the grand jury. Others, Ray Whitt Elmey Bragg Blane Clutts James E Strickland James Robinson, were jailed on related charges or warrants.
Washington A CIO union led by Communications Workers of America plans a walkout next month if Bell Telephone System fails to grant a substantial wage increase shorter apprenticeship periods and a 35 hour week. About 100 000 workers could strike immediately with 150 000 more ready by February end. The Bell parent AT&T says workers are well paid and wages compare favorably with similar firms.
The Associated Press reports two coal mine fatalities at The U. S. Coal and Coke Company in Gary West Virginia. Elzie L. Briggs aged 50 of Welch died when a mine locomotive wrecked in No 10 mine. David W Hexlett 29 of Bluefield was killed as a motorman in No 3 mine.
Wallington report says Republicans demand Democratic help to close the 1951 budget gap with no tax increases. They urge cutting expenses to balance the year beginning July 1 and to possibly pay a portion of the national debt, while opposing Truman’s proposed tax hike. Democrats show cautious interest as the debate centers on $12 million budget figure and $4 billion revenue shortfall.
An 18 year old mother, Elizadeth Steele of Horse Creek near Jaeger, gave birth to a six pound 12 ounce girl after she and her husband Louis Steele 21 reported the shooting that wounded her last night was accidental. The infant was reported healthy while the mother remained in critical condition with an abdominal wound. Steele said the rifle was a Christmas present from his father and had been being cleaned at home when the accident occurred. Steele is paralyzed from polio years earlier.
Dr Bermann N Sander pleaded innocent to a first degree murder indictment in Manchester New Hampshire over allegedly injecting air into patient Abbie Borroto 59. The court set a 25000 bond and ordered he refrain from practicing medicine pending trial. Sander stood unmoved as details were read, with his wife and five attorneys present and 259 spectators in the courtroom.
Belgrade report recounts Tito era border caper in which a Yugoslav watchdog courted a Bulgarian female dog and was duped by border guards who slipped anti Ti to propaganda under his collar. The watch dog returned to duty as the propaganda was burned.
The Greek coalition government collapses in a pre election clash between Populist and Liberal ministers. Premier Diomedes resigns the cabinet to King Paul and reports say Generalissimo Papagos may enter politics after resigning as commander of the country's armed forces. Venizelos resigns with liberals urging early elections to avoid harmful prolonged campaigning.
The Workmen's Compensation Commission reports 31 industrial deaths in December 1949 at Charleston. Twenty four coal miners and seven other West Virginians died, pushing the year total to 311, down from 459 in 1948.
Representatives of hunting and fishing clubs from Monroe to Fayette join a 7:30 p m sectional meeting in the County Courthouse to outline choices on open seasons bag limits and stream closures. State officials including Paul Arthur and R S Harris attend as local and state personnel review recommendations.
New York Broadway star Lisa Kirk is sued by her mother Elsie F. Kirk who claims a prior agreement gave her a share in Lisa’s contracts and earnings after spending $14 900 on education and lending $20 000. Kirk denies the claim but offered a partial future earnings share in gratitude. Also reported, a car crash in fog near Ivydale killed seven month old Robert Eugene Holcomb, the first highway fatality of the new year.
The Army announced closure of eight fertilizer producing plants at its arsenals and will end fertilizer manufacture. About 2,120 civilian jobs will be abolished as the program winds down because commercial plants can meet army needs without risking supplies to farmers. Morgantown plant in West Virginia employes 975 and may run briefly after April to finish ammonia needs.
Nash Motors plans to build an automobile selling for $1000 or less if demand exists. The proposed model would be a compact 12 feet 1 inch long car on an 84 inch wheelbase and use low horsepower engines sourced from abroad.
London based editor Kenneth de Courcy claims another Russian atom blast will occur at midnight GMT Saturday. He says private reports from behind the iron curtain show Moscow ahead of the U.S. in some areas of atomic development and notes his 1949 prediction of a Russian test was fulfilled with President Truman's September announcement. de Courcy, 40, publishes Intelligence Digest and relies on high level informants across Europe.
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