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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1949
Page
2
The text notes layoffs and shorter work weeks common in 1919 and discusses whether Presidential impartialists might issue recommendations for labor and management. It argues that past shutdown obstinacy lessens faith in quick change and suggests recommendations should ensure workers receive at least two years of steady work, resisting perpetual short periods between layoffs.
Road officials warn overloads cost millions in road damage across West Virginia. A survey shows overloading plus severe winter weather caused more than 5 million dollars in damage years ago, with 300 000 dollars added to road revenues from extra charges. Officials urge a permanent load limit campaign to curb the costly harm.
A presidential fuel board to study the coal industry could end the shutdown and provide miners with temporary work during a study period. Yet miners deserve more than a brief respite, having worked less than five months this year and needing many months of employment to recover from lung illness.
A Register report on Beckley’s dog pound spurred letters from readers led by Jack Front of Maplewood Lane. Front praised the piece, urged improvements, and suggested a modern, humane kennel funded by Raleigh County to spare dogs from suffering and protect crying children waiting for missing pets.
Thomas J. Stafford urges public attention to a bad situation at the city dump and homeless children in Beckley. He highlights foster-home campaigns, 37 children in welfare care, and compares neglect to conditions at the dog pound. Local efforts by Mrs. W C Dick Jr aim to form a humane society and fund a new pound with community help.
A Fairmont court fined William G. Thodgs ten thousand dollars and ordered two hundred thousand dollars in back home taxes after a verdict of attempted fraud against the federal government in taxes and income. The piece contrasts this with a Wheeling case where a similar fraud led to a plea withdrawal and acquittal, noting inconsistency in American jurisprudence.
The piece notes Harry Trumiai and flurry Vaughan displaying Vaughan's painting titled The Path of Investigation in New York. The canvas depicts a road receding into the distance with no pumpkin heads visible, though the heads are implied to be senators. The writer questions Vaughan's authority and mocks his view of the world.
Oswald Jacob, famed for a book on Canasta, offers a $5000 prize to anyone who can beat him at Canasta. The 46 year old Texan, a top bridge player with six Vanier Cup titles, claims no one can outplay him by his method and notes poker as his favorite game.
James Marlow reports a sharp contrast between Malenkov’s harsh Moscow address attacking American imperialists and a warm Russian embassy celebration in Washington. Amid gowns and a big reception, Andrei Vishinsky praised friendship as he spoke with reporters, underscoring a cautious, united leadership ahead of future tensions.
The ALSOPs warn that analysts estimate Soviet annual weapons output, with six bombs by 1950 to 1952 and twenty five per year thereafter. They caution forecasts vary and depend on geology, mines, and possible uranium sources as the Kremlin builds a European and American threat.
In the ranch house dining room the four women fearfully prepare a locked barricade as Mike Randall and Hank sit amid tension. A night of gunfire erupts when Jay Allison enters, shooting Smith and Hank, revealing Joe Allison’s twin is Jay. Ellen Randall uncovers Joe’s ruse and the gathering learns Joe’s plan to trap the others at dawn.
William Hobson plotted to steal the Morgans for spite and to mislead allies. He planned to impersonate, then flee toward the settlement with Peg Staith's horse, hoping to outpace pursuers and free Joe and Luria if possible. He warned of a broken alliance with Joe if they return.
A Civil Service examination by the Board of Civil Service Examiners in Norfolk Virginia invites applicants for land appraiser forester and real estate negotiator posts with annual pay ranges from 1 055 to 5 232. The Norfolk District Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies in Norfolk and Portsmouth accept applications through December 15 1949. No written test required. selection based on education training and experience.
Approval to operate a carpentry and cabinet making class at Raleigh County Vocational School has been received from the State Department of Advanced Programs. William B Connoley, local director of vocational schools, said veterans may enroll by visiting the Veterans Administration office for certificate of entitlement. Classes start as soon as 10 to 15 veterans enroll.
Members of the Bluestone Boat Club formed by the Mercer Summers and Raleigh boat clubs will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Princeton Memorial Building. Attendance committee chairman Lowell Cawtey of the Raleigh Boat Club said it will be the first meeting and central officers will be elected.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p m for Mrs Trusdy Emma Tawney of Danville who died in Madison hospital Monday The Rev Dave Tawney and Rev Ken Maynard conducted the service from the Church of Christ with burial in Tawney Cemetery She is survived by her husband Sylvester M Tawney two sons Ewell and Fugence three daughters Carl Dempsey Sylvester Bias Anne Tawney her mother Mrs Metsie Griffitt four brothers Perry Griffitt Frank Cuiltitt Jimmy Griff Emerson Griffitt four sisters Mrs Clear Hoover Mrs Lena Kinder Amy Griffitt Mrs Claudia Parley and Mrs Glassys Burdett three grandchildren and other relatives
Readable fragments show health official absence leading to a postponed dental meeting in Raleigh County. Dr George Wyatt, director of the State Health Department, absent during the discussion with county education officials and the River Dental Society about potential sodium fluoride treatment for children. Nearby items note Whitleyville and Mulins events and a local club reorganization planned for 7:30 PM at the Wyoming Hotel with Mrs Henry Hall as adviser.
Police Chief Anthony Scalise urged the City Council to pass two traffic ordinances. The first limits meter spaces to three quarter ton trucks or smaller, citing space and fender damage concerns. The second requests extending meters on First and Second Avenues. Mayor Hedrick read a resident letter urging property cleanups. council took no action.
Dr. Robert A. Koch of Beckley will head the newly formed Black Diamond Optometric Society created at a Beckley meeting. The group unites Beckley and surrounding area optometrists to promote vision health. Officers include Dr. Koch as chair and Dr. Winner as secretary treasurer, with a constitution being drafted by Kinzer. Other members present were Dr. Holliday of Beckley, Dr. Robinson of Mullens, Dr. Kominsky of Oak Hill, and Dr. Gaal of Hinton.
Beckley youth rally features Eppley Sisters Gospel Quartet from Manchester Pa along with Neckleys and Youth for Christ. VEW protest on November 11 A-Day slogan Feed People Not Rais triggers letter to WVU official. debate over national rat killing campaign on a holiday.
Lincoln PTA hosts Homeroom Mothers and teachers at Lincoln Grade School for a 6:30 p m dinner in Beckley Motel private dining room. Plans include a large dinner next Tuesday with D W Bryson as guest speaker and James Deck attending. O B Fall Jr and WH to provide music.
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