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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1947

Page

11

Rich Mineral Deposits Of West Virginia Explained

Paul H. Price state geologist outlines West Virginia geology from ancient seas to folded mountains. Coal leads but gas from Devonian limestone, peat beds, salt, clay, limestone and sandstone also noted as valuable minerals. Public lectures accompany National Air Forces Association meeting plans and committee roles.

West Virginia Paul H. Price New River Winding Gulf Mechanical and Electrical Institute Price

Unionists Debate Organic Unity and Mergers

The CSO president told reporters that his group would use the term organic unity, aligning with the AFLs concept of consolidation. Green argued for immediate physical merger as essential, while Murray urged united action to address labor's problems. AFL leaders viewed the move as a political maneuver to pressure them.

CSO A.F.L Green Murray Tor Green

Conference plan shifts as Marshall limits China talks

The proposal was not on the conference agenda and Marshall was understood to be unwilling to engage in detailed discussions with the Soviet Union over China. He may restrict his participation and let Bevin Molotov and the Chinese representative present the U S view on conditions, including troop withdrawal statements.

Marshall Soviet Union China Bevin Molotov U. S

Truman Aid to Greece Seen as Communist Push

The speaker argues Truman's unconditional aid to King George of Greece risks spreading communism in Europe and Asia. They criticize the president as a salesman for communism and allege his policy betrays American leadership and tradition.

Truman Europe Asia King George Greece America

Witness Testimony Highlights Communist Control Claims

The former managing editor of the Communist Daily Worker testifies that Communists control certain locals of the CJO American Newspaper Guild, notably the New York local, while denying national union control. In New York, anti Communist executives describe the local as conducting witch hunts against Communists and non-Communists to appease an anti labor Congress.

Communist Daily Worker New York C.J.O. American Newspaper Guild John F. Ryan

M Oakwood Strip To Be Appraised

Parcels of land on M Oakwood Avenue between Neville and Sisson Streets will be appraised by a five member commission appointed by Circuit Judge Ben H. Ashworth. Appointees are E P Ewart E H Crouch C D Crawford Sr Gus Farris and French Lucas from a list of 13 freeholders. Defendants named in the condemnation action include Huljbert H Kidd Grace Kidd Daisy Kidd Cook Lettie Kidd Covvey Sallie Kidd McCutcheon Drake Motor Company John Evans Jr and Walter Crook doing business as Beckley Wrecking Company.

Beckley Wood Avenue Neville Street Sisson Street Ben H. Ashworth E. P. Ewart E. H. Crouch C. D. Crawford Gus Farris French Lucas Hul

Senate panel backs Greek Turkish aid plan with March 31 deadline

The Senate Republican Policy Committee urged bringing Greek Turkish legislation to the floor by March 31 to allow some action but not commit to the president's stance. Taft said the move is not approval and aims only to consider the issue. Navy and State officials briefed lawmakers as leaders seek an authorization bill outlining limited military aid and training while avoiding large American troop deployments.

Senate Republican Policy Committee Asspce Taft Ohio G.O.P Senate Art Greece Foreign Affairs Committee Turkey

World War II Draft and Mediterranean Crisis Mentioned

A fragmented report discusses Army and Navy planning for a new act if 1.641 million troops cannot be kept under arms. It references the Mediterranean crisis and Greek Turkish tensions, plus wartime selectivity and records issues. It mentions Palembang and Sumatra, floating city ideas, and steel ingot production under federal authority.

Army Navy Ula Itol Tru

Music Teachers To Meet On March 22

H. Cliff Hamilton Charleston state supervisor of elementary schools will speak on Every Teacher a Music Teacher at the Raleigh County Music Teachers Association meeting March 22 at 9 30 a m All classroom teachers are invited to attend this monthly event.

H. Cliff Hamilton Charleston Raleigh County Music ‘Teachers’ Association

Check forgeries tied to bus driver ruse across states

Deputy Sheriff Porter Snodgrass admitted passing five checks at Parkersburg and others in Whiteye ville Ripley Marietta Ohio St Clairsville Ohio and Ashland Kentucky. He said he does not remember all places. Dunbar, a blond blue eyed six footer, often posed as a bus driver with a broken down vehicle asking merchants to cash checks. When arrested Dunbar wore a bus driver cap riding pants and high top shoes.

Porter Snodgrass Parkersburg Whiteyeville Ripley Marietta St. Clairsville Asland Scott Dunbar

Villagers Protest Atomic Energy Project Threat to Crops

A village near an atomic energy experiment faced fears for residents and crops as locals threatened to block the project, underscoring tensions over nearby development and safety.

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