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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1957
Page
7
Emergency aid was rushed as the Guyan River area near Williamson was cut off on all sides by 8 am. A flood crest of about 47 feet occurred at 6 15 am, dropping to about 46 feet by 8 am. WBTH manager Miss Alice Shein recalled her fear for safety in the rising floodwaters.
Floodwaters from rains forced thousands from homes across Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia. A Kentucky man drowned as his home collapsed into floodwaters. The Red Cross declared a disaster in Kentucky affecting Corbin Harlan Whitesburg Barbourville Jackson Mazard and nearby communities. Pound Virginia and Wise County also reported severe flooding with 1200 Pound residents displaced. East Tennessee and West Virginia rivers rose, closing towns and isolating areas.
Governor Chandler appealed for federal assistance as four states faced major floods that caused millions in damage and left thousands homeless. Hazard, Kentucky suffered heavy losses with four feet of floodwater and bank ruins, while towns like Barbourville and Pikeville faced evacuations. Civil Air Patrol surveyed flooded areas to guide rescues as rivers rose and transportation halted across the region.
A nine year old girl remains in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a school bus trip ended in a collision with another vehicle. Ellen Hamilton, passenger in her father Rufus Hamilton s car, was being X rayed as doctors assess injuries. Father Rufus Hamilton treated for facial cuts and released. brother Alvin Lester Hamilton 13 also freed after observation. Damages were about $1000 with fog listed as a contributing factor by state police.
The Collis Amon dairy farm at Sand Branch was sold today at a public auction at Raleigh County Courthouse. Mrs. Demna Ward of Beckley is reported to have paid about 39000 dollars. Amon, a Beckley resident, recently declared bankruptcy.
The Sun sets at 5 46 p m and rises at 2 80 a m Thursday. The Moon is new and rises at 1 24 p m. Algol, a remarkable variable star, fades to minimum brightness tonight at 11 p m to one quarter of its usual light.
Charleston reports a mediation bill and a driver education measure enter the Legislature. The mediation plan would form three member boards with two governor named members selecting a chairman, requiring good faith but not binding on parties. A driver education program would be mandated across public, private, and denominational high schools.
A railroad locomotive ferried an injured man seven miles to Williamson Memorial Medical Center after high water blocked the scene of an accident at Stone Kentucky. West Virginia counties including Mingo Logan Mercer and McDowell faced severe flooding with evacuations, school closures, and disrupted services across Williamson Welch and Princeton.
Weather and flood toll dominate reports from Raleigh and Wyoming counties where high waters receded Tuesday night. Mines in several areas faced closures and damage while roads, rail lines, and utilities slowly returned to normal. Schools reopened with limited attendance as flood relief crews cleared slides and pumped basements in Mullens, Herndon, and nearby towns.
Special to The Register reports Raleigh County faces a baby boom that boosts local merchants through higher consumer demand. Birth rate rises to 22.2 per 1000, signaling long term growth. economists foresee 1960s expansion with 30 percent more goods and services needed by 1965.
High water from swollen creek swayed away the channel and flooded East Gulf coal mines No. 2 and 3. Officials report a crevice let water enter, forcing temporary shutdowns as dewatering and cleanup begin. No workers injured. only fire bosses present during first break yesterday morning.
Fair in the north with some clouds and a drop in temperatures tonight. In the south it will be colder. Thursday turns cloudy and very cold with a chance of light snow.
Charleston reports the 1937 Legislature advances a merit based civil service proposal. Senate Judiciary Committee recommends passage with amendments. Expected readings set for soon, with penalties specified. Other bills include a higher workmen’s comp board pay and trailer length and habitual criminal reforms.
Warren Lee Williams 37 of Crab Orchard was released on a 5000 bond after being arraigned on murder charges in the Amos Bailey case. Judge Harry L. McCreery set the bond and the Grand Jury waived preliminary hearing. Bailey died of a cerebral hemorrhage after a late night assault near Ameagle, with Williams allegedly trying to transfer him for medical help before a vehicle left the road. The report notes coroner details and local river and reservoir conditions in the region.
President Eisenhower called Secretary Wilson’s statement that draft dodging grew in National Guard enlistments during Korea unwise. He spoke amid questions about Saudi King Saud’s New York greetings and Tito’s criticism, noting Tito may skip a Belgrade visit. Saud’s state visit progress included a planned White Sulphur Springs stop after three days.
Two servicemen were released from Raleigh County Jail into military custody today. a third remained in Beckley. Jackie Lee Higgins, Beckley, a U S Navy man, was handed to Naval authorities at 10 25 am on a desertion charge after waiving preliminary hearing on auto theft. Forrest P Weinford of Covington Virginia left for Kentucky on being absent without leave. Larry Gene Hall of Fayetteville was jailed Tuesday evening on a desertion charge from the Marine Corps.
A total of 73 memberships have been renewed with the Berkley Chamber of Commerce, as reported today. Members are urged to renew to avoid further contact. Last year the Chamber had 293 members and a membership drive is set to start around March 2.
President Eisenhower said he deplores any discourtesy to an official visitor to the United States. He referred to the recent incident involving King Saud of New York, stressing his obligation to respectful treatment from government heads arriving in the U.S.
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