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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1949

Page

2

Governor Patteson Addresses Mt Hope Convention Guests

Governor Patteson spoke at the final session of the Ambulance Association convention in Mt Hope, praising West Virginia hospitality and resources. A dinner and business session followed, naming a new GC Conn president, James A. Kane retired, with officers re-elected. Luncheon was hosted by R. W. Bailey on Greenbrier River. delegates from many states attended.

Bo Regnier Mount Thugs Governey Okey Catteson Domning Columbia Association Hope Mudi Washington Doe New York New Jersey New Stampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Pennsylvania North Carolina Alabama West Virginia Fabeson West Virgins Willaru rAnata Conn James A. Kane Okey Patteson 103 Ambulance Association Mount Hope James A. Howe

St Albans Man Dies From Train Injuries

Lem Q. Jutupun, 46, of St. Albans, died in a hospital from injuries after being struck by a train on a railroad bridge between St Albans and South Charleston. Police quoted witnesses that Jutupun was sitting on the track when hit by a Chesapeake and Ohio train.

Associated Press South Charleston Lem Q. Jutupun St. Albans Alsc St Albans Souls Charleston Johnson Chesapeake and Ohlo

Steel Board Convenes For Initial Session

Washington three men join President Truman's steel fact finding board to hear hearings timing and financial concerns. Arthur Goldberg CIO leader says ready to proceed as Carroll B. Bargherty Northwestern professor directs study by August 30 with David Lo Ce and Samuel S. Reeseman from New York City as the other members. The union postponement delayed stake until September at the President's request.

Se Assted Press Washington Pingnan Steel Fact-Finding Board John G. Steelman White House Arene Kerger Pension and Insurance Arthur Goldberg Evit CIO United Steelworkers of America

Break in Line Cuts City Water Service

A water main break along South Oakwood Avenue Reservoir Road disrupted city supply today. Crews from the water department worked on repairs with officials saying service would be restored this afternoon. Affected streets include Oakwood Avenue Virginia Court Overlook, Lily Street, Pike Street, Neville Street and surrounding blocks.

Heckley Tinalies Southawood Avenue Rands Pan Heckler Witler Conmans Gakwood Avenue Orkwon Avene Bec Avenues Avenue Lilly Streel Pike Street Neville Street Qikwood Avenue Reservoir Road

Davis applies for building permit on Bibs Avenue lot 14

Davis files for a four room frame dwelling with no basement on Bibs Avenue Lot 14 in the Tally Land Company Addition. Estimated cost is $2000.

Davis Bibs Avenue Tally Land Company

Steelman Authorized To Plug Weak Spots

President Truman assigns Jonn KR Steelman to target economic weak spots with federal purchasing to help reduce unemployment. Steelman will coordinate across 20 departments, directing 10 to 15 billion dollars in procurement and spending to areas hardest hit, stressing no new emergency funds. He will rely on borrowings from existing agencies and aims to expand his staff by a few, with daily reporting from department liaisons.

Associated Press Trutman Jonn KR Steelman Truman National Security Fte Cources Bours Department of Commerce Labor Department Wien Trupeau Steelman T Ss Istate Sherman

Truman Aide Under Fire in Army Probe

U S Army probe widens after suspension of Maj Gen Herman Feldman and Alden Waitt. Rep Shafer demands President Truman suspend Maj Gen Harry Vaughan amid bribery allegations tied to contract dealings. Senate hearings planned as inspectors general pursue lack of judgment and propriety in defense spending.

Truman Army Associated Presa Wallington Inspector General’s Secretary of the Army Gordon Gray Herman Feldman Alden H. Waitt Caene Une York Hirraki Tribune Senate Expenditures Hoey Iyo Moey Eeldman Waitt Wold

Van A Bittner Ill in Pittsburgh Hospital

Van A Bittner 61 year old international vice president of the CIO United Steelworkers is reported in critical condition at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh after treatment in New York and Ideal hospital. A veteran labor figure and close associate of Philip Murray he has long opposed the United Mine Workers and has faced illness and relapse in recent months.

Associated Pres Pittsburgh-Mercy Hospital van A. Bittner CIO United Stockworkers Evidenl Rondilud Budnes CSO Ideal Hospital Bittner One Fame Distrit No. Ty BMW Charleston W. Va UMW Dean le Lewis

Liquor Law Repeal Sparks Kansas Sale Starts Soon

Topeka Kansas moves to end prohibition after 70 years of bans and a 1930s dry era. After a voter repeal and new liquor control act licenses for more than 260 privately owned stores will be mailed this week. Most shops open in two to three days, ending the need to know a contact for legal bottles.

Associated Press Topeka Kas Kansas

Huntington Gunman Grabs $260 From Dairy Bar Owner

Clark Adkins, 40, owner of a downtown dairy bar, reported a night robbery outside his establishment. A five foot one inch suspect robbed him of 200 dollars, shoving a pistol into his stomach as he locked up for the night.

Huntington Clark Adkins Clark

Priests Back Beran Defy Prague Communists in Masses

In Czechoslovakia priests defied the Communist government by reading a resolution pledging loyalty to church authorities and condemning Catholic Action. The statement claimed broad clerical support, cited constitutional religious freedoms violations, and urged faithful conduct amid official pressure. It was read in Prague churches including St. Vitus Cathedral during morning masses.

Associated Press Prague Czechoslovakia Peeechoslovskias R Idesert Josef Beran Vatican Elerics WWE St. Vitus Beran

Lauhe infant's rites slate Wed at Eccles Methodist Church

Funeral services for Honard D. Lauhe six month old son of Mr and Mrs Edward U Lauhe will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Eccles Methodist Church with Rev G C Roach officiating. Burial in Calico Cemetery Mt Tabor under K Funeral Home direction. Survived by twin brother Donald James another brother Troy Lee and sister Amanda Jean all at home. Body to be removed to home at 10 am Tuesday from Kexner Funeral Home.

Troy Lee Amanda Jean Lato Kexser

Carson Light Posts Bond For Grand Jury Hearing

Carson Light posted a $1,000 bond before Magistrate J P Meadows on a maiming and pistol charge. He will have a hearing before Meadows at 7 p m tonight. Light was arrested on a warrant, is worn out by Jesse Carter. Russell Carter posted the bond.

Carson Light J. P. Meadows Meadows Light Jesse Carter Russell Carter

Wyoming County Man Succumbs After Coal Mountain Shootout

In Mullens Wyoming County, a man died at Welch hospital from shotgun wounds to the abdomen and hip after a gunbattle on a Coal Mountain operation site. Millard Trimble was wounded on a railway bridge during a fight linked to Brown and his wife, with no close witnesses. Brown’s body is at Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home in Oceana. Trimble’s funeral is tentatively planned for Mallory.

Wyoming County Aigut Irigay Cub Creek Coal Mountain Red Jacket Coal Company Welch Brown Millard ‘Trimble Trimble Steven Pulice John Brown John H. Miller Trimapeardas Robertson Foglesong Oceana Trimbles Mallory

Raleigh County Man Jailed Fined In Car Incident

A Raleigh County man Robert Brubaker alias Herbert Smith will serve 0 days in Wyoming County Jail after owning iron shine liquor found in his car. He admitted falsifying his identity at arraignment. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Arthur Mills of Whitby pleaded guilty to being drunk and paid a ten dollar fine. Orley Mills of Caples McDowell pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid 100 dollars. The driver and car owner were booked on a driving while drunk charge.

Roelster Mullens Raleigh Robert Brubaker Forbert Smith Wyoming W. R. Haga Elmore Beckley Smith Arthur Mills Whitby Mullens City

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