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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
7
The report outlines regional freight and supply factors across Kanawha Valley Monongahela Valley and Eastern regions. It notes market locations materials and labor supply as key elements affecting central and eastern districts transportation and costs.
Keane Gilbert of the Youth Research Organization launches a weekly survey series on what teens and young adults think about politics homes chores fads romance and more. The program uses scientific polling from 2000 students in 400 cities analyzed by I B M machines with Eugene Gilbert as author and researchers in direct contact with youth.
The West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce reports a solid six month rise in employment with average weekly earnings up for manufacturing workers and coal miners. Manufactured products value increased by 38 percent, retail sales and transactions also advanced, while coal output gained 16.5 percent. Most regions show improved operation, though municipal building permits, cash farm income, and crude oil production declined.
Rome reports Ava Gardner stating she signed a property settlement preliminary to ending her five year marriage to Frank Sinatra. She plans to return to the United States in January to divorce the singer. Gardner and Sinatra wed in 1951 in Philadelphia. She announced in October 1953 she would divorce him and has lived in Europe since. No cash was involved in the settlement.
A study shows Raleigh County motorists face higher taxes and fuel charges as the federal highway program adds levies on gas tires and trucks. Yet the project promises relief from jams and faster trips with reduced driving time and a potential saving of about one cent per mile for drivers averaging 400 miles annually.
A fast moving fire at the Reagan Nursing Home in Puxico Missouri kills 12 of 13 residents and injures none. Mrs Bertha Reagan 55 founder of the home is among the victims while 1 resident escapes and townsfolk rally to aid.
President Eisenhower will have Secretary of State Dulles join London discussions with Britain and France on Egypt's takeover of the Suez Canal. The U.S. already has Deputy Undersecretary Murphy present, with Lloyd and Pineau negotiating as foreign ministers.
British war ship crews on leave in English ports were reported recalled for readiness in case force is ordered in the Suez crisis. Admiralty declined confirmation while Britain France and the U S push for an international control body to ensure canal passage. An Admiralty spokesman said certain naval moves are being ordered involving the aircraft carrier Oceana at Devonport.
A short river cruise begun June 10 in a 23 foot boat ended in divorce court as Ben M. Zell was granted a divorce from Helen Tyler on grounds of cruelty.
Soviet premier Khrushchev said Egypt has right to the Suez Canal and urged Britain and France to respond calmly to the nationalization. He noted the canal was built by Arabs and stressed no legal action has occurred, calling for sober handling and compensation to Suez Canal Co. shareholders.
Children, Inc. a countywide organization has begun preliminary plans to aid indigent children needing emergency medical treatment. The state chartered nonprofit elected Mrs. David T. Kennedy Jr president at a Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Works meeting. Officers include C. J. te Quade first vice president Mrs. D. A. Phillips Jr second vice president Mrs. Rita Bowling recording secretary Miss Linda Kidd corresponding secretary and William D. Nace treasurer. Directors include Dr. Grover Hedrick Jr John Schulte and Mrs. Fred Richmond. Kennedy named Hedrick chairman of the ways and means committee to raise funds for medical treatment. Committees set to outline disbursement policies. Membership set at $1 minimum with larger gifts accepted. Membership cards from William D. Nace Treasurer Box 968 Beckley. Attending were Mrs. L. P. Sorenson Mrs. Lucille Whitey and Judge Harry L. McCreery.
In Buford Georgia 36 inmates at Rock Quarry State Prison shattered leg bones with 110 pound sledge hammers during a rest period. 29 white and seven Black prisoners reportedly broke bones as they protested working conditions. Inmates said heavy wheelbarrows and heat contributed to the incident. Injured were moved to nearby facilities and officers prepared misconduct charges.
Marine recruit McKeon testifies he was marched into marshes and water during recruit training on several occasions at Parris Island. He recalls drills using air raid blasts and mud and water ordeals near Elliot's Beach and rifle range. Defense calls Gen. Pate and notes McKeon’s stable psychiatric record as part of the defense.
Ginger the purebred dog owned by Herrison Powell gets wedged in a cave crevice in the hills above Rhode ll. Powell, his sons, and helpers worked until late Monday night to free her but the attempt failed. They planned to resume after work the next day. Powell feared euthanasia might be necessary to end Ginger’s suffering.
The Raleigh County Association for Mental Health discussed affiliating with the West Virginia Mental Health Society. Roy A. Cunningham said the secretary was authorized to contact the state group to explore membership requirements. The board also appointed committees for four projects including clinics, jail ward improvements, hospital needs study, and public education.
Burman frontier reports say hundreds of Chinese Communist troops crossed the northeast border in a 30 mile arc and moved up to half a mile into Burmese territory. The invasion spanned from Putao Ft Hertz to Kunlong Ferry along the Salween. Ba Swe met with leaders as Burma planned a protest to Peiping.
The Associated Press reports four people died in West Virginia highway crashes raising the year total to 28. Elderly sisters Loretta Prindible 75 Hana Pringle 88 and Helen Prindible 77 were involved in a head on crash on U S 32 near Berkeley Springs. two others were injured. A Windsor Ontario couple Joseph Kib on Sr and wife were seriously hurt in a separate crash on U S 21. Nathaniel Walker 29 of Mount Hope died nine hours after a crash on U S 21. Gertie Rider nother Russellville woman died in a two car wreck on U S 60 near Lewisburg. four others were injured.
The Sun sets at 7 35 p m and rises at 2 28 a m Wednesday. The Moon rises 12 16 a m with New Moon on Aug 6. Planets visible Jupiter in the west, Mars rising 10 15 p m Saturn in the southwest around 10 20 p m. Moonlight continues into March as star motions improve. West Virginia observatory notes.
Fragmentary forecast notes suggest cloudy to partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures tonight. A chance of scattered showers is mentioned across western and eastern areas with northwest winds. Wednesday reads as rather cloudy with continued unsettled conditions and showers possible in some regions.
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