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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
7
A patrolman and a street salesman examine a new kitchen sink in a Prince Street furniture store display window. Nearby a farmer remarks he is looking for a lost woman. Herndon is noted as a retired merchant and sportsman feeding animals during heavy rain, wearing a tan topcoat with a half length black raincoat.
Fifteen miners were killed and three injured in an explosion at the Glen Alden Coal Co. colliery in Plymouth Pennsylvania. Rescue crews retrieved bodies of the 15 dead from a gangway near the shaft while 22 workers were trapped 850 feet below ground. Two men injured remained in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital with broken legs and scalp injuries. The blast left 700 feet of gangway wrecked and the cause undetermined. The dead were all local men, with ages unavailable.
The Associated Press reports US disapproval of Poland’s upcoming national elections. The issue sits amid Soviet backed Warsaw government, with Britain and the US at odds, as Marshall is to decide next steps. Other Eastern European flashpoints include Hungary’s Communist minority and Tito’s Yugoslavia moves.
The government announced plans to resume negotiations with the Communists and named Gen. Chang Chih Chung to present proposals to Yenan. U S Ambassador Stuart relayed the decision from Nanking as leaders weigh the reception in Yenan for an emissary. The effort hinges on Communist leaders’ reaction. The information minister gave no extra detail.
The report notes mutual knowledge between Chang and Chou En Lai on the Marshall committee. It cites Chou’s praise for Chang as a rare Kuomintang ally. It adds that a unilateral resumption of negotiations is required until Yenan’s stance is clear, with doubts the Communists will drop their demands.
Regina Pickus said she will appeal a magistrate's order granting immediate possession of the Neville street store to landlord Nick Rahall. Pickus, via her attorney, argues a verbal lease for the Clothes Line does not expire until June 4.
Judge W A Riffe overruled motions to quash four indictments in the ballot theft case tied to W A Thornhill Jr. Raleigh County grand jury records show many indictments signed by Thornhill and later prosecutors omit the words indictment and versus on the front. Similar challenges by Clay S. Crouse were also rejected.
A House of Delegates debate opened on 27 reform bills from a special education committee, aiming to reorganize colleges and public schools. The Senate and House prep for further study, with bills moving to committee for evaluation and possible shifts to the Finance or Judiciary panels.
West Virginia Liquor Control Commission lifted wartime rationing on all products sold in commission stores. Commissioner Charles Green said restrictions would stay off “until there's another war.” Some bonded whiskey and all straight and Scotch liquors may remain scarce. Wartime controls had been eased for holidays, then restored January 2.
Mount Hope police will hear four suspects next Tuesday at 7 30 a m on gambling charges after finding a poker game in the Huber Pool Room on Main Street. Chief Tom Twaddle said a night patrolman found the room locked with one entrance and no ventilation. Ogie Bonifacio unlocked it. No charges against Bonifacio. Harry Huber, whose beer license was restored, is charged with operating the game. Suspects include Polly Vargo Walter Sobilsky and a man named De Luca whose first name was not given.
Senator Pepper of Florida challenges Senate Foreign Relations chair Van denberg over policy shifts in China and calls for prompt Western Hemisphere defense talks. Pepper cites Vandenberg's Cleveland address and says his positions contradict current State Department policy before Secretary Marshall.
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Stewart Allen dies at Raleigh General Hospital after a year long illness. Born in Jesse West Virginia she was 75. She leaves two sisters four daughters two sons thirty grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Methodist Temple Sunday at 2 30 p m with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. The body to lay in state at Caffee Funeral Home then to Mrs S J Farmer 110 Sixth Street.
Herman Talmadge moved into the executive offices at the state capitol and declared as governor that he has taken complete charge. He said the election and canvass are constitutional prerogatives of the General Assembly, while Arnall’s whereabouts and actions remain unclear.
William Jack Beckelheimer, 17, pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing a Plymouth coupe worth 400 dollars from R. G. Tolbert. He received a sentence of one to ten years in the state penitentiary. James Craft George Fox and Irving Stone also pleaded guilty to petty larceny and were sentenced to 12 months in the Raleigh County jail with costs.
Charleston reports a House measure by Delegate Knight to empower the Labor Commissioner in settling labor disputes with written agreement, directing committees to study and enforce representatives for bargaining while upholding public policy to aid settlements and worker protection. Other bills seek higher wrongful death damages, revival of such actions, nonresident marriage license issuance, and higher election official compensation.
Paris reports say the Communist Party will fully support Socialist Vincent Auriol for president of France. The MRP debates whether to drop its candidate, enabling a first ballot victory. Auriol could secure 664 of 895 votes if MRP joins. Blum to resign as interim Socialist cabinet ends.
London reports Britain and France have agreed to a military alliance against any new German threat. Talks between Prime Minister Attlee and French Premier Blum aim to conclude a treaty promptly, signaling a postwar Western bloc with economic cooperation and a coalition government in France.
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach told Congress that health and welfare funds won by John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers could foster security and industrial peace. He urged a stabilized economy as key to reducing labor unrest and noted growing use of welfare clauses in union agreements to boost social security through collective bargaining. He cited the UMW royalty on coal as a potential $30,100,000 in a good production year.
Mayor W A Burke heads a March of Dimes drive with school children distributing scrolls to classrooms to record names and contributions. Boy Scouts handed out posters as campaigns began January 15, and proceeds from basketball games support the fund.
The Navy asks Congress for authority to build 4,000 ton submarines for experimental use citing rapid underwater warfare advances. A House subcommittee will review naval ordnance and vessels amid disclosures of German secrets including a submarine with indefinite underwater range, plane carrier subs and high speed motors.
Firefighters report a short in wiring at 208 Croft Street started the blaze at the Nick Kambouris residence. The insulation ignited and the flames spread to clothing hanging in the kitchen causing unestimated damage.
Occasional rain in West Virginia gives way to colder air this afternoon with snow flurries tonight. Friday turns partly cloudy and colder. Beckley yesterday's high reached 52 or 203? with last night’s low. Precip yesterday noon to today noon was 0.25 inch.
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