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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1948
Page
8
The Associated Press reports that major natural gas distributors in West Virginia will curtail industrial deliveries to protect domestic consumers. Heavy snowfall and record low temperatures prompted the action, threatening widespread industrial shutdowns and job losses across the state.
Nearly four inches of snow fell in Beckley and Raleigh County Friday and Saturday as a deep freeze kept the nation in its grip. Officials warned residents to conserve gas for heating, while road crews and city services labored to keep primary roads passable and busses running despite drifting snow and low temperatures.
A steering committee of Beckley civic, fraternal, and patriotic groups will assist the city recreation board in fundraising to complete a fieldhouse and act as a permanent advisory council. The board has raised about 25.90 from donations and hopes to reach 50 000 amid design changes and rising costs.
A vast winter storm swept the nation with sub zero temperatures, heavy snow and ice from the central south to the Northeast. Vicksburg Mississippi saw five below, New Orleans received snow, and counties across Georgia Alabama and Mississippi faced near zero readings as blizzards disrupted travel from Pennsylvania to Ohio and New York City. Dozens faced exposure fires and traffic accidents with multiple deaths reported in New York City Philadelphia Lewistown and Kentucky.
The United Nations Security Council directed Pakistan and India to resume negotiations over Kashmir. The move followed Philip Noel-Baker's warning that war would devastate Asia and the world. Van Langehove organized a framework for talks as both dominions prepare proposals for a plebiscite.
Paris announced an immediate franc devaluation aimed at easing France’s balance of payments. Finance Minister Rene Mayer said details would be released in a 1 pm press conference and then submitted to parliament for approval.
Western diplomats say a formal US Europe defense treaty is a long range possibility. Officials note current US commitments in Greece Turkey and the Mediterranean provide substantial protection already. They stress alliance would require crossing American lines in Germany to threaten Western Europe, a factor aimed to reassure wary allies.
Funeral services for three infants burned to death when a fire destroyed a Ward Ridge Road home near Beckley have been postponed indefinitely. Rose Funeral Home said the postponement was agreed by the parents so graves could be dug. The victims were Richard Roy Bragg 4, James Lawrence Bragg 23 months, and Raymond Garland Brage 2 months.
Kay Francis remains in White Cross Hospital for at least a week after a severe cold and sleeping pill overdose. Doctors describe her burns as superficial, following a radiator fall in her hotel room while under the sedative’s influence.
Los Angeles reports thirty one days without rain with near record heat across Southern California. NorCal and Bay Area temperatures rise with January highs reaching 80 in the San Joaquin Valley and 73 in San Francisco, the highest for January since 1899.
Two murder cases are set for trial at Raleigh County Criminal Court this week. Fred Goble of Edwight faces charges of murder and carrying a pistol without a permit, with his trial continued to February 2 due to a death in the family of special prosecutor Fletcher Mann. Evelyn Marie Young of Beaver is slated to stand trial Wednesday for the murder of her husband Luther Clifton Young, killed last September 27 at their home by a .38 revolver. Elmer T. Neal of Beckley is also docketed for Thursday for the murder of Thomas J. Arnolds, found dead from stab wounds near Church Street.
Officials say no fire or explosion was detected at the Eccles No. 3 mine of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates after a severe concussion shook the mine. About 300 day-shift workers evacuated, with no injuries reported. officials suspect a pillar collapse or ventilation failure caused the blast-like event.
Democrats on Capitol Hill consider blending President Truman tax proposals with the Republican plan to cut a $6.3 billion tax measure. A White House discussion with the President could precede the February 2 House vote as Democrats plan a mass meeting to unite against the GOP bill.
Britain seeks a Western European bloc led by Britain and France with Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg to counter Soviet influence. The plan, proposed by Foreign Secretary Bevin, envisions a strong economic and military alliance tied to the United States, with expansion toward Italy Portugal the Nordic states and possibly Greece and Marshall Plan participants.
Mostly cloudy and not quite so cold with a few snow flurries in north portions through Sunday. Virginia sees partly cloudy and not so cold in the afternoon, with fair and cold Sunday night. Monday brings increasing clouds, slightly higher temperatures, and some snow in the west. Beckley officials note yesterday's high and low, with new snowfall reported at Glade Creek and other spots.
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