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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
7
Berlin reports Soviet authorities halted 10 more shipments of food into the western sectors, leaving airlift as the only supply route for 2 million inhabitants. Western officials say stocks survive a month and no starvation is planned, despite a tense air of fear in Soviet press.
In a Wilanow Palace communique the foreign ministers of Russia and seven Eastern Bloc states urged a provisional democratic, peace loving all German government by a big four agreement. They said it should include Democratic parties and guard against further aggression and may lead to a separate East German state if unity fails.
Lenore Slaughter, Miss America Pageant director, says Bishop Swint erred when he linked pageants to improper aims. She defends bathing suits as one third of judging and notes the event remains decourum and not immoral, with evening gowns and talent completing the competition.
John Frisk was installed as president of the Oak Hill Lions Club by W. D. Lawton at a Hotel Ti dinner. Officers named include G. G. Kincaid as first vice president E. T. Dawson as second vice president J. BR. Taylor third vice president N. R. Cole secretary J. H. Gray treasurer R. W. Flack lion tamer D. H. Jones tailtwister and five directors for two years. The Trop 127 Boy Scouts troo p plans a Beaver picnic June 29. Members reinstated included John W. Perry Jr. and C. G. Herndon. Guests included C. C. Garrison J. Bum gardner Kenneth Bum gardner W. G. Cunningham and L. T. Benglton.
The death of Ross Juntsman, 45, was ruled death by own action after his body was found hanging from a tree near the outskirts of Moundsville. Acting Coroner S. F. Yoho filed the inquest ruling.
Governor Earl Warren of California was chosen by Thomas E. Dewey as the vice presidential running mate. Delegates prepared to ratify the all governor ticket as Dewey’s choice emerged after late-night talks at the hotel. Illinois Dwight Green and Ohio Senator Bricker indicated support, while many leaders awaited the official nomination announcement.
Democrats declare unity against Dewey after his unanimous GOP nomination with leaders like McGrath Fitzpatrick and McCormack pledging resolve. Delegates fill seats as reactions mix with praise from MacArthur praising the choice as a global sign of confidence.
The Dewey camp huddles with a final session looming at 9 30 a m EST. Stassen Halleck and Bricker are considered alongside Dewey as possible paths to the ticket. A second ballot shows Dewey 515 to Taft 274 and Slassen 149, signaling a clinching break but not yet victory.
Fayetteville bulletin announces a monthly chest clinic in Montgomery at Methods Church basement on Tuesday June 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. Sponsored by Fayette County Tuberculosis Association with the Health Department. Attendees include referred patients and those with symptoms or contact with TB. Symptoms listed include afternoon fever indigestion coughing blood spitting weight loss and weakness.
Billy Roy Doss of Glen Morgan was arrested by Constable Roy L. Childs and charged with reckless driving after allegedly striking a Negro man with his motorbike fearing the man's clothes. A hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. before Magistrate J. P. Measdows.
Feyze Corey of Beckley was released on $1000 bond after a hearing before Magistrate G O Mills. State Police arrested him Wednesday on a charge of breaking and entering Groves and Son General Merchandise Store at Eccles. He allegedly took stale shoes groceries and a shotgun worth $300.
West Union officials planned to review a state health report after a wild monkey attacked four year old Kitty Rose Cavins on a Wednesday. The animal was killed with gas after it mauled the child, requiring 34 stitches to close. The monkey had been kept by Mrs. M. O. Myers and reportedly came from Leyte.
Henderson G. Testenent was arrested today at Shady Spring by Constable Roy L. Childs for failing to pay a $6 cab fare. Testenent paid the fare and was released.
The retaining wall at Beckley Newspapers Corporation on Prince Street collapsed after a heavy storm. 34 inches of rain fell, causing gas mains to rupture, trees to fall, and telephone service outages affecting 100 lines. The State Road Commission restricted traffic on Prince Street while repairs and temporary gas connections were made.
Report on Dewey gaining momentum after Pennsylvania and Connecticut moves, with rivals Taft Stassen and Warren failing to unite. Michigan wavered as Baldwin helped push the second ballot toward a Dewey nomination, ending a disputed split among opponents.
President Truman signed the two year selective service bill authorizing a peacetime draft. Registration for 18 to 25 year olds will begin after 4,000 local draft boards are organized, with full induction likely from September. Up to 225,000 men 29 to 35 may be called for 21 months. fundsSigned bolster army navy air force and defense.
State Grand Master R L French asks members to submit material for the Masonic Yearbook and to meet him by Sunday. The West Virginia Grand Lodge session is set for Beckley July 25 28 with noon July 26 opening. Order of Eastern Star and Heroines of Jericho will meet. In Cedar Grove police report Hezekiah Turley 28 hanged himself in jail after arrest on a charge of attempted stabbing his mother.
Washington negotiators led by John L. Lewis and coal operators in late talks near a strike‑averting agreement. A wage raise of one dollar per day and a doubling of the ten‑cent per ton welfare fund were under discussion, with southern operators and steel interests voicing concerns. An emergency board report was expected today as drafting continued.
Beckley Moose Lodge hosts the annual ritualistic contest for West Virginia with participants from Keyser Buckhannon Clarksburg Parkersburg Charleston Huntington Matoaka. State officers Ralph Dush Leo Thrash and Leo Casey attend. Charles Spinks chairs. judges hail from Roanoke South Bend York. Lloyd Neely orchestra plays 10 PM to 1 AM. ritual contests start nine AM Saturday.
Regional station reports yesterday’s high around 86 with a low near 6B. Ten o’clock today shows 16. 24 hour rainfall totals ending 10 am today amount to .37 inch. Rivers Greenbrier at Bellepoint rising and muddy. New at Bellepoint above normal and muddy. Oak Hill High rainfall totals show 68 inches for the day and Glade Creek high 72 with morning low around 58.
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