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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

5

Verbal Fisticuffs Squared Now In Potomac River Oyster Battle

AP staff writer Max Fullerton reports on a heated exchange over Potomac River oysters escalating tensions between rival factions. The dispute centers on harvesting rights and environmental concerns threatening local oyster beds and shoreline livelihoods.

Potomac River

Factory Jobs Show Decline In West Virginia Industry

Mid December estimates from the Cleveland regional office of the Bureau of Labor Statistics place total West Virginia manufacturing employment at 131,600, down one percent from November 1946 but eight percent above a year earlier. Durable goods show declines across most sectors, yet levels remain above December 1945. Non-durable sectors edge up. food industry declines offset by gains elsewhere. Major durable sectors listed include iron and steel, lumber, stone and clay, glass, pottery, and machinery with several thousand workers in each. ANNAPOLIS MD.

West Virginia Cleveland Bureau of Labor Statistics Industrie

Miner Against

A Capitol barber in the Republican side chair discusses barbering amid the divided House layout. Neale notes cutting hair transcends politics, serving each patron with the best he can, regardless of side.

Capitol House of Representatives West Side East Side Neale

Woman Accused of Stealing $50 Watch

Louise Bair of Beckley was ordered held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate G O Mills yesterday. She is accused of stealing a watch valued at $50 belonging to Cecil Bern a.

Louise Bair Beckley G. O. Mills Cecil Berna

Labor Picture and Contingent Strike Outlook in 1947

The March 31 Supreme Court ruling on whether a labor leader faces contempt could shape a major miners strike this year. If leaders avoid trouble through March, a possible first big strike of 1947 looms as miners face decisions on calling a walkout.

Supreme Court CLO Alf.l Lewis

Deaths and notices from Beckley area church and hospital events

Community obituaries and notices detail recent deaths, hospital visits, and services in Beckley area. Items mention Beckley Hospital patients and injuries, church ordination services, funeral arrangements, memorials, and local social notices including visits and arrivals. Public notices invite attendance at services and honor arrangements by local churches and families.

Eva Burrell Amos Hargrave Mt Zion Baptist Church Gilbert Ths W. J. Carter Lillybrook S. P. Prince Des Methodist Temple Glenn W. Stewart W. Withespoon Sunset Memorial Park Jono Morgan Luther Johnaan Tony Grampale Harry Gibson Grove Ataipmo Flat 7 Baptist Church Revohn Foley Buchfield Willams Funeral Tome

Baltimore Livestock Prices Slated For Thursday Steady

Baltimore livestock market report dated January 29 shows steady expectations for Thursday trade across cattle hogs and calves. Bulls scarce and weights vary with quotes for beef cows, cutters, and heifers, calves and hogs reflecting mixed demand and farm processing activity.

Baltimores Slausht Steels Gary

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