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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1952
Page
7
Nationalist China's delegate J F Tsiang denied Formosa support for Chinese troops in North Burma and said they act as independent raiders. Malik claimed Burma troops were parachute supplied by U S Constellation planes and described them as girding for aggression under American generals.
State Labor Commission official Charles Sattler directs Beckley deputy Charles Delaney to resist arrest only to promptly seek a warrant and press the case to trial, while city officials deny parking meter exemptions for labor staff and urge compliance. The dispute pits state enforcement against Beckley police procedures and parking rules.
Washington announces a 300 million dollar emergency aid injection from Mutual Security funds to prevent Britain from cutting defense efforts. Harriman says the grant runs to July 1 and funds will buy raw materials and components, largely purchased in the United States, with purchases paid in dollars. Congress provided no specific Britain aid in the new arms bill, authorizing only an emergency transfer.
The West Virginia Supreme Court orders State Auditor Ed gar B. Sims to disburse about 14 thousand 678 dollars in pensions to 32 WVU staff members. The ruling, delivered unanimously, ends years of dispute over retirement pay withheld as alleged recoupment for earlier improper payments.
Partly cloudy and colder with a few snow flurries this evening. Lowest tonight zero to 1 above. Wednesday fair and continued cold. Extended forecast shows snow flurries, possible snow Thursday night or Friday mainly in the north. Rain likely Saturday or Sunday. temperatures 3 to 5 degrees below normal. Rivers and reservoirs show variable levels with Greenbrier and New River activity.
West Virginia witnesses told Senate subcommittees that state control of mine safety is best. Walter R. Thurmond and Arch J. Alexander argued a federal law would invade states rights and freeze WV regulations. They stated WV already has strong rules and inspectors with power to shut down dangerous sections. A separate item notes a two car collision at Second and S Fayette causing $275 in damages.
Public Service Commission Chief Accountant A. Byron Carver testified in a West Virginia rate hearing. He presented PSC figures showing rate base of 253,695,183 dollars and a return of 13,789,371 for 1951, noting investments under construction not yet earning a return. He contrasted Appalachian Electric Power Company estimates of a 267,066,486 dollar rate base and 22,959,311 dollar return, with proposed rates yielding 18,555,285 dollars. Sporn, the company president, also testified on construction costs and property acquisitions.
Capt Thomas Crocker of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Corps on West Madison Street was named Chicagoan of the Year from a field of more than 198 nominees. He is credited with rehabilitating thousands of skid row derelicts since arriving in Chicago in 1847 from Detroit.
Constable W B Gilkerson submitted his resignation to Raleigh County Court just before noon as it jointly met in special session. He was convicted in Criminal Court on a no contest plea to involuntary manslaughter and an attempted felony, and received 12 month jail terms to run concurrently plus a 200 fine. His sentence begins February and indictments allege bribe acceptance from E C Brice of Charleston.
Cairo reports at least 67 killed as riots and arson strike Egypt's British zones. Five more bodies found in ruins of the Turf Club and Shepheards Hotel while martial law remains in effect. U S Consul General Mulliner probes American casualties as curfew tightens security. Premier Maher Pasha faces Parliament with calls to end British troop presence and unite Sudan with Egypt.
Area candidates for the May primary include Carl Franklin Walker 24 of Edwight Democrat Raleigh County House of Delegates salary 3500. Basil N Meadows Beckley Democrat for the short term salary 2280. Jr of Beckley candidate for 7000 a year on the Democratic ticket. Kyle Pettry Napna Democrat Constable Raleigh County Marsh Fork District Walter H Weidensall Beckley Democrat Town District fee basis. W H Humphreys Summers County former Hinton police chief now justice of the peace Democrat salary 3400. John Prisk Fayette County Clerk salary 4800. W J G Potter Mt Hope Democrat Fayette County Court salary 3000. Sam Flint Smithers Democrat House of Delegates salary 500. Tom Hall Ansted Democrat Constable Mountain Cave District Fayette County. Allen L Lakes Boomer Democrat Falls District Fayette County fee basis. Katherine Atwater Smith of Smith, Bertha L Byars Boomer Republican Falls District Fayette County non paying. Dillard Inge Fayetteville Democrat Fayette County Executive Committee non paying. Gaspard James Collier Kilsyth Democrat Fayetteville district Constable fee basis. Jerry Gosheen Springdale Democrat Quinin mont District Constable fee basis. Thomas C Sheppard Montgomery Republican Kanawha District Justice of the Peace fee basis.
Raleigh County appoints A J Lilly of Beaver to fill the county commissioner vacancy left by the death of James J Shrewsbury. Lilly will serve until November and seeks the Democratic nomination for the four year term. Nuckols, Farmer also on the county court slate with other candidates from both parties. Lilly also holds roles in the Raleigh County Park Board Airport Advisory and Beaver civic groups.
Governor Pat Patteson opened bids today for a six million dollar West Virginia road bond issue to finance primary highway construction. Denominated in one thousand dollar units, bonds mature from 1953 to 1977 with annual debt service of about 24000. Lowest net interest cost wins under a four percent legal maximum.
Judge Harry L. McCreery said jurors for the Raleigh County Criminal Court are not needed until Friday morning. The murder trial of Treaya Mae Williams of Lilly Brook is continued to Monday due to her attorney Wal Thornhill’s illness. Leslie Workman of Clear Creek pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault and battery. sentencing set for February 15.
James W. Mooney, 33, of North Kenova, leaped from the Huntington Bridge railing after arguing with a toll taker over a nickel. He survived a 30 foot plunge into the Ohio River, swam to a steamboat, and was later ashore at Renova West Virginia. He said he swallowed water, was released without charges, and planned to pay the toll next time.
Bitter winter conditions reduced the flood danger as the Ohio River crest neared in Marietta and Parkersburg. About 7 000 people were homeless and nine died, while Ohio National Guard patrols guarded flooded streets by rowboat. The crest fell to within a few feet of projections, easing authorities concerns downstream.
Snow and high water shut many West Virginia roads with only one major route open as floodwaters receded in the Northern Panhandle. U.S. 35, U.S. 33, Route 2 closures linger in Mason and Brooke counties while many secondary Mason County roads remain underwater and driving is treacherous in mountain counties.
The Weather Bureau logged a crest of 43.35 feet at 7 30 am with a 0 01 ft drop an hour and a half later. Parkersburg area towns faced widespread flooding with Route closures and evacuations near Parkersburg Belleville Williamsport Belpre and nearby towns. Snow and subzero temps followed the cold front as crews worked to keep roads passable.
A 68 year old New York socialite, Mrs Scott Scrammell, was held at knife point by a teen thief in her Fifth Avenue residence. The assailant robbed her of about 100000 dollars in jewelry after a four minute lull in the confrontation. He fled the scene after being silenced by a whispered threat.
A four year old boy, Melvin M. Richardson, died in a house fire in Arlington after escaping a would be rescuer and returning to a burning bedroom. His grandmother Mrs. Mary EB Kenney, 51, described the panicked scene to firemen saying he wriggled from her arms and tried to go back inside.
Los Angeles police investigated after model June Bright 25 wife of Gene Norman arrived at a station in a black satin bathing suit claiming she wore a bath suit while packing. She packed a $4,000 wardrobe into her car and later found it missing after visiting a restaurant with friends.
Presstime bulletin reports Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden stating Britain aims to reach an agreement on defense of the Suez Canal Zone to meet Exyntian aspirations. Ambassadors and a tax sentencing are also noted in brief items.
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