Eisenhower selects Dulles Wilson McKay cabinet trio
President-elect Eisenhower named John Foster Dulles as secretary of state Charles E Wilson for defense and Douglas McKay for interior all early supporters of his bid over Taft. Taft’s friends note the trio signals policy on the Far East and neutrality while five more posts remain to be filled. Taft commented tersely on the process saying he would not comment on all appointments.
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Robert A. Taft
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New York
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Oregon
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Chicago
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Ohio
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Ohioan
AFL President William Green Dies at Home in Ohio
Washington dispatch announces the death of AFL president William Green at his home in Coushocton Ohio. Green led the federation through major labor battles and labor reform efforts.
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Wilson Faces Major Task in Defense Post
President elect Eisenhower names Charles E. Wilson as next defense secretary. The four previous secretaries faced resignations or firings, with one dying by his own hand. Wilson, head of General Motors, takes on a vastly larger role for a smaller pay, amid the Defense Department’s immense complexity and strategic impact on battles and lives.
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Charles Erwin
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Bond Set for Dennis Admitted Killer at Memorial Airport
A Beckley man, George Dennis, is ordered held on a 2300 dollar bond after admitting to a killing. Flights were cancelled as authorities anticipate renewed rain and delays. The case, tied to Lewis Fox's death, involves trial timing and potential release later today.
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Names Three More to Major Federal Posts
New York report states Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower named George M. Humphrey of Cleveland Ohio secretary of the treasury Herbert Brownell Jr of New York attorney general and Harold E Stassen former Minnesota governor director of the Mutual Security Agency Brownell a New York lawyer led Eisenhowers campaign strategy Stassen now president of University of Guise Humphrey 62 president of M A Hanna Company Cleveland and director of several large corporations
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
George M. Humphrey
Cleveland
Ohio
Treasury
Herbert Brownell Jr
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Mutual Security Agency
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Eisenhower
GOP
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University of
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Humphrey
M. A. Hanna Company
Route Cuts Off 1000 Miles Thule Airbase Crossroad
U S assistant postmaster general John M. Redding predicted Thule Greenland will become a major crossroads of the air age with a city of half a million in 10 to 15 years. He spoke during the Arold Viking test flight that shortened a LA to Europe trip by about 4 hours, with Thule as a key stop, enabling polar air routes across the Arctic.
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Oregon Governor McKay Seen as Interior Chief Pick
Interior Secretary nominee Governor Douglas McKay of Oregon is viewed as a moderate aligned with Eisenhower’s domestic aims. Observers note his past support for state control of oil lands and public power, but he declined comment on policies pending talks with Eisenhower.
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Columbia Valley Authority
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West Conement
Coal Pay Ruling Delayed To Next Week
Washington Economic Stabilizer Roger Putnam may postpone his decision on whether a $1.90 daily pay raise for soft coal miners is inflationary until next Monday or Tuesday. The Wage Stabilization Board previously ruled the extra 40 cents would be inflationary, threatening a potential miner walkout if it is allowed.
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Jailed Man Arrested Over Jerked Deer Incident
Mt. View resident Jack Thompson was arrested by game warden Progreso Tocado late last night for possessing a deer he had jer ked. Thompson was jailed in Raleigh County Jail at 1 20 a.m. and set to appear before 2 Magistrate later today on formal charges.
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Raleigh
Three Area Men Wounded Serving in Korea Casualty List
Three area men were wounded while serving with United Nations forces in Korea per Casualty List 699 from the Department of Defense. Pvt Clyde L Pack of Glen Morgan was wounded in action with his Army unit serving with Marine Corps units, Sgt Robert E F Oatridge has a wife at Gar ten, and Pvt James E B Taylor of Raleigh is also listed as wounded.
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Alfred Pack
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Marine Corps
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Garten
James Eb.taylor
John P. Taylor
Raleigh
Dulles Picked for Secretary of State to Lead Cold War Push
John Foster Dulles named next secretary of state, signaling a plan to create a cabinet level war council for high level cold war planning. He aims to wrest initiative from the Kremlin, coordinate with Eisenhower, and advise during the transition, drawing on his long foreign policy career and U.N. work.
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Truman
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Frank B.oles
U. S
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Arthur
Cedar Road
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E. Dewey
United Natuary Chapel
Apple Processor Recalled in Price Fixing Probe
Virginia apple processor Bowman Apple Products Co. Inc. of Mount Jackson testified he knew of no price fixing by growers and processors and was recalled for more testimony at a Trade Commission hearing. He said the 1950 Martinsburg meeting yielded no idea of a price or any dollar figures.
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Washington Service
Washington UI
Virginia
Trade Commission
Gordon Bowman
Bowman Apple Products Co. Inc
Mount Jackson
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Second Ex-Red Admits Treason At Purge Trails
The second of 14 former Czech Communist leaders charged with treason admitted conspiring to overthrow Prague's post purge government. Geminder named Slansky as a co-conspirator and claimed links to Zionist views, with broadcasts detailing planned revolt and anti-Soviet actions spanning 25 years.
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Tito
No Time for His Bride Joe Jailed on Furlough
In Raleigh County, G I Joe a Korean War veteran James Britt Lester was granted a furlough to visit his bride five days after their marriage. A family dispute led to a peace warrant sworn by the father-in-law and the soldier remained jailed until release.
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Western Allies nearing consensus on India plan for Korea POW issue
The Western Allies moved toward full support for India's plan to end the Korea prisoner deadlock. An eighteen nation group led by the United States Britain and France planned to meet at the U N to discuss amendments to Menon's proposal. U S officials signaled progress while Denmark Denmark and Colombia joined a growing coalition backing Eden's suggested clarifications. The plan would form a four nation commission with an umpire to manage prisoner repatriation and handle those unwilling to return until a political conference decides fate. The United States pressed to clarify ambiguities cited as a barrier to agreement.
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Funeral for Fox Planned Sunday
Funeral services for Louis William Fox 25 of East Beckley will be at 1 PM Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church conducted by Rev. H E Dubois. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. Fox died Wednesday from gunshot wounds after a confrontation with Albert Dennis 29 of East Beckley. Survivors include his mother Mary Fox five brothers George Jr Earnest Howard Leroy and Ray all at home and four sisters Nattie Mae Gray Dorthy Cobbin Emma Jones and Laura Morris, all of East Beckley.
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Jailed on Board Warrant Betty Thompson Arrested on Board Warrant
Betty Thompson of Coal Ridge was arrested by Constable Kk.t L. Childs on a board and lodging warrant Thursday. She was released from Raleigh County Jail after agreeing to pay court fees to Magistrate J. P. May and to settle the board bill.
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Coal Ridge
Kk.t L. Childs
Raleigh
J. P. May
Raleigh County health winners to be named at Beckley banquet
Raleigh County's healthiest boy and girl of 1952 will be named at the annual Raleigh Register sponsored 4-H health and nutrition banquet tonight at First Methodist Church Beckley. More than 1500 are expected for the program with principal address by Jd O Knapp WVU extension director.
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Beckley
Raleigh Register
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Jd. O. Knapp
West Virginia University
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Mt. View
Clarence Wooten
Raleigh County Health Department
Automotive Sales High in Beckley and Local Retail Health
Special to The Raleigh Register notes Beckley’s auto and related retail sector led local spending in 1951 with $1,430 per family, 23 percent of retail dollars, higher than national and regional averages. Other retail sectors including groceries, general merchandise, furniture, and drug stores also show strong local demand amid rising incomes.
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Antic
Theft of Scrap Iron Brings 30 Day Term
Fayetteville Thayer Ten men were sentenced to 30 days in jail after morning arraignment before Magistrates Lyons Shull and Rappoid. They pleaded guilty to stealing 1000 pounds of scrap iron owned by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway on October 1. They were fined 25 dollars plus costs and arrested Thursday by special agent Byron Slatter. The men claimed the metal was sold to a Beckley dealer.
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Virgil Lyons
Charles W. Shull
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Peake and Ohio Railway
Byron Slatter
Beckley’ Jie
Cealer
West Virginia Weather Forecast and Rainfall Details
Windy cool conditions with mixed rain and snow likely this afternoon or evening in southern portions. Rain or snow, windy and colder tonight to the west. Saturday cloudy and cold with mountain snow chances. Extended forecast shows near normal to slightly below normal temperatures through Wednesday, rain possible late Sunday or Monday. rainfall amounts may reach about a half inch.
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