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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1947
Page
2
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The piece explains Beckley’s underground passages impact on property value and mining plans, noting the New River Company’s takeover of the Stanford mine from Koppers and other similar moves in Raleigh and Fayette counties. It discusses Beckley revenues from property taxes, gross sales, and fines, and argues for local fire protection funded by municipal taxes. It urges neighboring towns to adopt fire protection similar to Beckley.
Beckley council plans two new fire engines including a rebuilt chassis unit and a larger fighting truck to reach a fleet of four. City officials urge Raleigh County towns to assume more fire protection duties and set a time limit on Beckley’s outlying coverage.
The Civitan Club began a campaign to raise 30000 for Beckley’s recreation building but remains thousands short. Members formed a large organization to solicit money from groups, businesses, and individuals, yet many potential donors will be missed. The appeal asks those not approached to use the coupon to support Beckley youth activities.
The House votes to repeal the 20 percent excise tax on jewelry under 25 dollars. The piece argues low income tax relief is more justified than removing the jewelry tax, which applies regardless of value and burdens buyers who can afford jewelry anyway.
Readers lament high food costs noting that three weeks of feeding an average family could instead buy a full gallon of liquor. The remark underscores concerns over inflation and the affordability of essentials.
George Armstrong notes dairy feed costs rising after a dry spring and frost, with Greenbrier Dairy restoring a penny of a two cent cut and hints of another possible rise. Dairymen like J. B. James of Prosperity warn higher costs may push milk prices to 25 cents a quart.
James Marlow reports that the United States is steering toward larger atomic bombs while seeking tests in the Pacific and international controls. About 41,500 people work on atomic projects across the country as the government spends likely over 500 million dollars in the coming fiscal year. The effort includes aiding industry and medical uses such as cancer treatment, with secrecy surrounding many details.
AP writer HAL BOYLE observes the final hours of the 80th Congress as members rush to finish business before a Saturday deadline. The House session is noisy and weary, with many lawmakers eager for vacation, while the Senate is livelier though still fatigued, aside from Wayne Morse’s dissent.
A joint venture of the National Geographic Society Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution sails aboard the Atlantis to chart the Mid Atlantic Ridge survey a 50 000 square mile area between Bermuda and the Azores. Scientists will sample mud and ooze to infer Earth's history and magnetic and age data from sediments while testing ridge formation theories.
State employment service recruited 100 miners from Welch in McDowell County for Beckley area mine fields. The closing of a large McDowell mine freed workers and W. L. Meadows, employers' contact, said he will return to Welch next week for more recruiting.
Campobello Island measures ten miles in length and two miles in width and is renowned as the site of former President F. D. Roosevelts summer home.
Martina grows warmer and more beautiful under Mr Allerton's calm influence while she faces choices between Dan Holloway and Graddy. Anne hints Martina must secure Dan's place, and Martina plans a voice test with Dr Foster as she contemplates returning to singing. Dan worries about money and ego as they juggle work at the shop and future plans. To be continued.
Liberia marks its 100th anniversary of independence with a two year celebration. President William V. S. Tubman invites foreign nations to join in the event as the republic honors its founding by American reformers and settlers, its Monrovia capital, and the long path to recognized sovereignty.
A Huntington State Hospital spokesman said about 200000 dollars would be requested from the state to start a dairy on a 700 acre Barboursville site to supply milk for patients. The property was bought a decade ago with the project in mind. If funded, a barn would be built and a herd of about 80 would be purchased. Milk is currently sourced from local distributors.
On the set of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre director John Huston often lets his father Walter Huston boss the scenes. Their mutual respect keeps cooperation steady even when John offers a gentle nudge about pacing and space.
Oak Hill report states N W Shorter of Far Labor says men and boys are needed to pick peaches in the northern panhandle. Interested people should contact Shorter at Hilltop for details.
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