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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
9
Russia accused Western allies of torpedoing the 1948 Berlin blockade pact while U S officials said restrictions were removed and even expanded. Western and Soviet talks edge toward reviving interzonal trade. a checkpoint change hinted but unconfirmed.
West Berlin faced curbs on empty trucks lacking Russian permits while a road of radio sets crossed with no permit. East German police admitted confusion as Western zone food shipments entered Berlin unimpeded. Rail and barge shipments moved smoothly, Russian radio claimed 140000 tons heading toward Berlin from the Soviet zone.
A last minute wage settlement ends a potential strike at Beckley Vale Water Co. Twenty five workers gain five cents per hour with a clause to reopen the contract if water rate requests are approved by the Public Service Commission. Sidney C. Box of UCW announces the agreement.
The Associated Press reports the prosecution introduced a statement by Herman P. Boxcaplained that he raped Ruth in a Guam jade shop on Dec 11. The confession, claimed to be made after a threat of hanging, was admitted as evidence in a murder trial. Burns and Calvin Dennis, half brother of Herman, face separate trials.
Yesterday’s high was followed by a low near dawn. Rivers Greenbrier and New rivers remained high and muddy at Better Point, with conditions clearing gradually as the day began.
L C Madden engineer for the State Road Commission was to begin surveying the South Kanawha Street right of way today for sidewalk construction and repair. After the survey, the city will start sidewalk work from Main Street to the city limits with costs charged to property owners.
A 43 year old Huntington man, Hensal, posted 500 bond for appearance in City Police Court on a charge of driving while drunk. The action followed a City Police Court session with other cases and related traffic issues discussed.
John L. Lewis and Southern coal mine operators agree to begin wage contract talks at Bluefield West Virginia on May 25 with light delegations. The present contract expires June 30. Union aims include shorter work week and higher royalty funds. operators fear price drops and stockpiles.
Senator Hickenlooper warned the Atomic Energy Commission to deny student aid to Communists like Hans Freistadt, a University of North Carolina physics fellow, arguing government funds should not educate those who lack security clearances for future work in atomic research. He pressed for hearings and questioned AEC nominees Smyth and Dean about safety and loyalty concerns.
A bill intended to boost economy was pushed through the House amid chaotic discussion. Lawmakers raised voices as members advanced the measure, while clerks recorded the proceedings and prepared final actions.
A Crab Orchard residence owned by Noel Meadows sustained 300 to 500 dollars in damage after an iron left plugged in by a child is believed to have started the blaze. Neighbor Ray Riffe extinguished the flames before Beckley Fire Department arrived. Meadows credits the quick action of the neighbor and notes the fire may have started from the plugged in iron.
West Virginia trout streams show favorable conditions for weekend anglers. Babcock Park stream runs slightly above normal, New River Gauley River and Kanawha River in Fayette County run above normal and muddy. Eastern Greenbrier County waters are high but expected to be satisfactory if no rain falls. Conservation Commission report.
Francis Patrick Matthews an Omaha lawyer aged 62 was named Secretary of the Navy by the White House succeeding John L Sullivan Sullivan had quit after clashing with Defense Johnson over halting work on the navy super aircraft carrier Matthews a noted Catholic layman is to take the post today with the announcement from Washington
Mayor Grover C Hedrick announced Young and Moore a Charleston investment firm will now accept paying certificates for a number of city streets they had previously refused The move follows a long business contact between Hedrick and firm president Reagan and relates to Dan A Kimball now serving as undersecretary and succeeding W John Kinney President Truman’s press secretary Charles G Ross announced nominations to the Senate including John L McCrea for the Personnel Policy Board and Curtis E Calder as a possible Army secretary Matthews a Democrat and former civil rights committee member at Creighton University is named to the defense post leadership remains unresolved on a new Army secretary position and the Navy job nomination.
A health official warned about the danger of broken fluorescent tubes coated inside with beryllium powder. It can delay wound healing and cause lung injury if inhaled. Proper disposal is urged, avoiding household incinerators and keeping tubes out of reach of children.
Circuit Judge Charles G. Baker warned that Monongalia County faces government by gangsters if actions against the numbers racket are not taken. He spoke at a second April grand jury meeting, dedicating his charge to the gambling problem.
Richard L. Winerman and Jack Hinerman filed a circuit court petition asking to restrain the Second World War Veterans Post No 2 from operating a club in a building they bought two months ago. They allege slot machines and other gambling are permitted on the premises and seek prohibition of liquor sales.
Engineers prepared to set 13 incendiary charges to break up the Bluestone Bridge center span near Hinton and recover the body of Paul Sanders, 39, of Radford VA. The March 13 collapse killed Sanders and four others as a 150 foot pier anchored span remained.
Walter R. Mitchell of Charleston will replace Clarence E. Johnson of Morgantown as a member of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review effective June 1.
Governor Patteson proclaimed May 15 to 21 as White Cane Week urging citizens to aid the blind and promote understanding of the white cane. He called Ghent residents to support efforts to prevent blindness and assist those with sight loss.
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