New Coal Market Proposed to Boost Benzene and Rubber Output
United States Bureau of Mines planners push two oil from coal plants to raise benzene by about 20 percent and unlock other products. Projects would cost 325 million dollars, create two coal jobs, and significantly boost production of toluene xylenes phenol gasoline and LPG. Local supporters urge building near coal supply in Raleigh County, aiding economy and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Mines
Munitions Board
Bureau of Mines
Congress
Harley Kilgore
E.H. Hedrick
Raleigh County
Democracy in Action as Voters Rebuff Union Kingmakers
A historically minded note argues that American voters, including mine workers who once backed Roosevelt, rejected labor leaders' candidate slates in last Tuesday's election. It contends labor groups poured money into campaigns yet saw defeats, reinforcing a view that workers will decide freely in the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
Lucas
Illinois
Thomas
Utah
Myers
Pennsylvania
Taft
Ohio
Little Joe” Ferguson
Thirty Two Dollar Question in Korea War Tension
The Alsops analyze whether Chinese Communists with Kremlin support are ready for all out war in Korea. They note uncertainty, troop mobilizations across the Yalu, Soviet jet attacks, and the risk of a broad Sino Soviet offensive. MacArthur’s role and potential air strikes on Manchuria are central as the United States weighs a firm defensive line versus full scale war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Kremlin
Yalu River
Yalu
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
China
United Nations Orces
United Nations
Sea of Japan
Korean Peninsula
Pyongyang
MacArthur
Manchuria
United States
Asiatic
Thee Kremlin
Soviet Union
Europe
Bug Dust-like column reflects on Raleigh County ties and school support
Superintendent Jesse Riley praises Raleigh Countians for backing Pruntytown industrial school residents with gifts, visits, and moral support, noting the county's boys feel cared for. The piece also links charity to church life and features local anecdotes about pumpkins, a school memorial drive, and humorous notes from J E Lively on rustic curios and cows stomachs.
New School Designs Cut Cold Absences in Bellflower
Los Angeles report notes 14 percent drop in absences from colds and respiratory illnesses after adopting radiant floor heating and controlled temperature in Bellflower schools. Outside engineers from Minneapolis Honeywell set up thermostats to regulate classroom warmth and reduce drafts. Separate Ventura elementary pilot uses movable sun louvres to limit glare and improve posture and behavior, with expectations of healthier learning environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellflower
Los Angeles
Imaren Palad
Bellflower School
Norman Wampler
Minneapolis-Honeywell Company
Ventura
Cal
J. W. Lawson
Boyle's Column Kremlin Pulling Strings On Puppets in Warfare
The article argues that China aided North Korea after communist alignment deepened, while UN forces found few NK generals surrendered. It notes mass surrenders of troops, with officers fleeing or crossing lines, and compares NK leaders to Hitler and Kim Il Sung, framing a Soviet Chinese octopus defense. U S intelligence sees Moscow-backed lines guiding the communist effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Boyle
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Big Brother
China
Little Brother
North Korea
Little
Japan
United Nations
World Organization
South Korea
U. N
Kang
Germany
Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler
Red Korea
Kim I] Sung
U. S
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Impact of Rearmament to Hit Industry Next Spring
Washington observes that the full impact of rearmament may reach industry by spring as the National Production Authority directs cutbacks in civilian goods for defense. Industry must tool up for contracts, with automakers shifting capacity from cars to tanks, creating a steady four year plan to avoid plant shutdowns and layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Charles Sawyer
Secretary of Commerce
Neek
Sea Island
Georgia
Marshall
Area Mining Inspections At Big Stick No. 1 Mine
A Federal Mine Safety Code compliant inspection at the Big Stick No 1 mine near MacAlpin reports a near perfect Lillybrook Coal Company record of 450 ton per day output. Inspector L M Morelli notes improvements include removal of loose roof scales and kept haulageways clear, bonded haulage tracks, timbering, safe blasting, ventilation, air coursing, dust control, proper electrical facilities, fire protection, permissible cap lamps, and no smoking. Only supplementary recommendations concern locomotives and cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stick No
MacAlpin
Lillybrook Coal Company
Bureau of Mines
L. M. Morelli
Raleigh County
Federal Coal Mine
Morelli
Kanawha Airport Turns West Virginia Into A Crossroads
Charleston readers learn how Kanawha County's eight and a half million dollar airport reshaped state travel. From its mountain site on Coonskin Ridge to a monumental terminal and control tower, the field moved nine million cubic yards of earth, used two million pounds of explosives, and now hosts daily flights from six major lines. Since opening November 3, 1947, the facility has welcomed nearly 500,000 passengers and attracts visitors on weekends and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Lawless
Charleston
Kanawha County
Kanawha
Kanawha Airport
Coonskin Ridge
Wertz Field
Institute
West Virginia
United States
Prevention Emphasized Civic Clubs Aid Delinquents In Pruntytown
Raleigh countians join a juvenile reform effort at Pruntytown Boys Industrial School. Superintendent Jesse Riley urges civic clubs to mentor at risk youths before they reach detention. Rehabilitation, education, and decent care are emphasized to steer 260 boys toward lawful paths.
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Pruntytown
Raleigh
Cabell
Kanawha
Fayette
Jesse Riley
Riley
Father Flanpent
Moundsville
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
Civitan
Civic Club
Hookie
Monkey Outdoes Bull in Raleigh County Shop Mishap
QC J Dixon Jr reports a pet shop monkey damaged displays causing about 15 dollars’ worth of loss after earlier estimates of 200 dollars. Other items note a 2 cent electric bill, a Christmas Seal drive delay, and John R Smith voting history and 84th birthday with friends delivering to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dixon, Jr
Dixon
A. J. Ginkel
Raleigh County
John R. Smith
Shady Spring
Smith
Wheelhorse
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Democracy In Action
Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Thomas F. Stafford
Industrial School
Raleigh Countians
L. D. Roe
Roe
Methodist Temple
Oo Harlow Warren
North Kanawha Street
Randolph
Macon Academy
Front Royal
C. L. Melton
J. E. Lively
Bug Dust
Long Branch
Lively
Central Press
Boyle
Register Managing Editor
Society For the Suppression of
Club
el Chico Cafe
Beckley Hotel
Taylor County
Society For Suppression of Evil
R. E. Snelling
District Six Forester
The
Conservation Commission
Hamlin
Huntington
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Che Kealeigh Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Aissienneenene Enna
Associated Press
Associated Press Fs
National
Katz Agency
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Atlanta
Dallas
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