Navy Extends High School Graduate Training Enlistment
Navy recruiting extends July deadline for High School Graduate Training Program. Chief Sherman of Beckley says unlimited quotas may end soon and August 1 1935 is a likely cutoff. Dale Levisay 17 White Sulphur Springs chose the electronic school. William Judy 18 Meadow Bridge and Charles Meadows 19 Mabscail enlist as seaman recruits.
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T. R. Sherman
Beckley Navy
Second Recruiting Area
Sterman
Navy Training School
Sherman
Dale Hill Levisay
White Sulphur Springs
Tevisay
Man Accused of Reckless Driving After Two City Crashes
Police investigated two auto accidents and charged O. G. Richmond 24 Beckley with reckless driving after a 2 p m collision on North Oakwood Avenue involving a 1948 sedan. No injuries. damages about 1009 dollars. A second 4 08 p m collision on South Oakwood Avenue involved Bernard F. Moye Prosperity and Harless G. Bishop Macarthur. minor damage 53.24 dollars.
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North Oakwuat Avenue
Timothy Anderson
East Park
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Bernard F. Moye
Prosperity
Harless G. Bishop
Macarthur
Moye
R. C. Swimm
Shady Spring
Raleigh Four-H Club Girl Earns National Honor
Mary Katherine Talbert of Raleigh, a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, was accepted into the National 4-H All-Stars. The Mt. Tabor teen, active in 4-H since 1949, has completed multiple projects and now directs community recreation as she plans college attendance this fall.
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Mt. Tabor
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U S Plans Cats To Fight Rodents In Marshall Countries
United Nations FAO officials urge cat populations to guard ships docks and warehouses in Marshall countries where rodent plagues threaten crops and spreading disease. They cite Egypt’s cholera link and cite Hong Kong style cat mandates for homes. The U S Post Office employs cats as insurance against rodent damage.
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War coverage by Haugland reveals a unique Pacific chapter
Haugland recalls Pacific air force exploits from 1912 to World War II era. He earned the first civilian Silver Star after a bomber bailout and covers secret wartime facts now revealed. Marines of the era gave way to newer swift aircraft and naval craft.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacific
New Guinea
MacArthur
America
Raleigh Schools Receive Final State Aid Disbursement
Raleigh County reported a final monthly state school aid payment of 26 506.56 dollars, bringing the 1947 43 fiscal year total to 1 902 047 dollars. Budget Director D L Gainer announced the statewide budget of 344 147 99 dollars for the month and the year total of 35 072 032 dollars. Notice to taxpayers the Raleigh County Court will meet July 3 1948 for review and equalization of the assessor’s 1948 valuation. session to run up to 25 days with 3 day adjournments. Harry Anderson, Clerk.
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Harry Anderson
Haleigh County
West Wingate
Woman Hurt As Car Strikes Utility Pole at Crab Orchard
Henry Wilson Smith treated for a broken arm and released from Herkley Hospital after the car he rode in struck a telephone pole at Crab Orchard. James Edward Smith, driver, told State Police he was crowded off the road by another auto. car damage reported as slight.
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Herkley
Crab Orchard
James Edward Smith
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