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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
10
Los Angeles reports that Southern California plans to deploy CCC crews and fire wardens for a series of false alarms to practice fire suppression. The drills will simulate a major blaze while maintaining readiness for real emergencies.
M L Painter Special Commissioner and T Van Hunter Clerk certify that bond with security approved as sufficient in the decree has been given by Special Commissioner Van Hunter and Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Associated Press reports stock averages with net change for Thursday versus the previous day. The figures compare current levels to those from a month ago and a year ago, noting the highs reached in 1937 and 1936. Total SA likely reflects the overall market index status.
The daily crossword lists across clues from 1 to 38 and down clues from 1 to 34 with definitions and wordplay for a standard themed puzzle. Readers fill entries such as ceremonies crowning, bachelor monarchs of arts, and other common crossword terms across a grid designed for cerebral challenge.
Bond averages from the Associated Press show 10 industry figures with the latest at 93.1, matching the previous day and close to month and year lows. Sales total 7,887,000.
Washington reports Dutch elm disease endangers elm shade trees valued in the millions. American Forestry association officials warn that eradication steps must be taken promptly to prevent destruction of a billion trees. The blight already advances in the east.
West Virginia will distribute a June state highway map to promote tourist attractions. Commissioner Burr H. Simpson announced 1000 copies will go to the Imperial Council convention in Detroit and hundreds to the Boy Scout jamboree in Washington DC. The map highlights four state parks, two state forests, and the Monongahela National Forest with images of swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking and park facilities.
Posters distributed across Germany urge farmers to preserve any archeological specimens they uncover. The notices emphasize careful handling and reporting of finds to authorities to protect cultural heritage and aid ongoing research.
In Tetuán Spanish Morocco the Caliph Mu Ley Hassan ben Muley el Mehdi reiterates loyalty to the Sultan of French Morocco and denies Franco wooing. He cites family ties and shared religion and says he remains in constant contact and accord with his uncle ruler.
Wilhelm Frick announced to health officials that births in the Reich rose from 993,126 in 1932 to 1,261,273 in 1935 and about 1,290,000 in 1936. He praised obstetricians and maternity nurses sworn to the Nazi spirit and urged families of three or four children to counter the declining one and two child policy.
WEATHERFORD Okla J M Kroeker a local farmer has a snake paradise on his farm He has refused to kill any but rattlesnakes for 40 years He drives snakes away from equipment and says they repay him by eating crop destroying insects
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