33 Diseases May Be War Weapons
A 40 000 word government released study lists 33 diseases as potential war weapons and outlines methods such as aerial dispersal and atmospheric seeding. It notes the difficulty of mass application, the need for further research, and warns of dangers and geopolitical complications including neutral nations and retaliation concerns. Dr Maurice Visscher warns bacterial warfare is a major risk of scientific misuse.
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Associated Press
New York
Maurice Visscher
American Association of Scientific Workers
Chicago
United States
Visscher
Visschare
University of Minnesota
Higher Postal Rates Favored
Washington report on House Post Office Committee action approving bills to raise postal rates and add an air mail rate. Air mail from five to six cents an ounce, four cent air mail postcards, and zones based second class increases tied to advertising content. Rejected: doubling postcard rate, in county second class, and higher piece rate advertising surcharges. Action slated next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Post Office Committee
Post Office Department
Senn
Rees
R-Kas
Milk Cooling urged at fifty degrees to protect quality
West Virginia University extension dairymen warn farmers to cool milk promptly and store at fifty degrees or lower to maintain high quality. They cite market standards and safety concerns, stressing common sense tractor rules and hazards. The piece also notes forestry land-use plans, cattle breeding results in West Virginia, and a cooking tip on pan frying greens.
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West Virginia University Extension
Manteria . S
National Safety Counci
Rail Brotherhoods Hold First Annual Banquet and Dance
Four locals of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen hosted the first annual banquet and dance on May 15 at the Memorial Building in Hinton. About 200 guests attended, including 35 retired engineers and their wives, marking the ninth anniversary of Division No. 637 of the BLE of Raleigh. The event featured toastmaster W. W. Wickline and speakers such as H. A. Maxwell and J. P. Haythe, with Hinton hosts led by H. H. Withrow and G. W. Coleman.
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of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
Memorial
Hinton
B.L.E
Raleigh
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireimen
Brottherhood
Locomotive Engineers
W. W. Wickline
Rainelle
Toastymaster
H. H. Withrow
H. A. Maxiwell
Cleveland
Ohio
J. P. Haythe
L. E
G. W. Coleman
B. of L. F
E. K. R.ketchem
M. YT. Lewellan
Raleigh to Enter Exhibit at Fair 1947 West Virginia State Fair
Raleigh County has been asked to enter the gardening exhibit in the 1947 West Virginia State Fair at Lewisburg August 18 to 23. County Agriculture Agent H B Thomas reported eleven other educational exhibits from as many counties will be sponsored. The 4 H gardening display will be shown in a booth. Local agricultural office is planning the local exhibit with details to follow.
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Raleigh County
Lewisburg
H. B. Thomas
Thomas
Park Sod Theft Highlights Buffed Security Costs
In Salt Lake City Fairmont park caretaker Edelie Swift reports sod theft from a 15 by 15 foot area. He says a truck backed in, dug up the sod, and hauled it away. Parks Commissioner Fred Tedesco jokes about extra guards at city pools. The item closes with a historical note on vendetta concept.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Fairmont Park
Edelie Swift
Fred Tedesco
Tobacco Ban Shuts Private Shipments in Army Order
The Army banned private shipments of American cigarettes and tobacco to Germany. Post exchanges remain stocked for GI and civilian workers, while gifts and commercial trading are restricted to curb the black market. The War Department urged public cooperation to stabilize the German economy.
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Ieso Washington
Army
Germany
War Department
Grafton and Wheeling Firms Chartered
Charleston reports two new West Virginia charters. The Home Laundry Inc of Grafton with $25 000 capital lists Rhea H Fisher M Louise Miller and Virginia de Slavery as incorporators all of Grafton. Schenerlein Roofing and Supply Company of Wheeling capitalized at $25 000 lists C E Schenerlein Jr J Oscar Schenerlein and Charles Schenerlein all of Wheeling.
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Grafton
Wheeling
Associated Press
Charleston
The
Home Laundry, Inc
Rhea H. Fisher
M. Louise Miller
Virginia de Slavely
Schenerlein Roofing and Supply Company
C. E. Schenerlein
Oscar Schenerlein
Charles Schenerlein
America Traces Shipyards Slipping Behind Foreign Builders
American shipyards face idleness as foreign rivals expand, with officials warning on national defense. By Clarke Becil AP, Washington reports yards transitioning to minor work as private orders dry up and foreign builders surge.
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Clarke Beacil
Washington
America
Army
Navy
Jas
United States
U. S
Arrow Short Sleeve Sport Shirts in Solid Colors
Crisp cotton short sleeve shirts by Arrow in solid blue tan and green. Available sizes S M L.
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Weldon
Arrow
Television Costs Hit High Level
New York reports that starting a TV broadcaster venture is costly with million dollar budgets not uncommon. WOR, a key MBS station, won one of four permits to join seven stations in the metro area. ABC cites construction at $922,170 and first year operating costs at $2,005,955 against projected revenue of $934,700.
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Associated Press
New York
WOR
MBS
ABC Network
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