Sub-bituminous slack coal storage advised by bureau
The U S Bureau of Mines proposes open pit storage for sub-bituminous slack coal to curb fuel shortages. Open pits are economical safe and allow large quantities with minimal heating loss and reduced spontaneous combustion risk. The report details pit walls packing surface and covering requirements and notes the method cuts coal costs and seasonal demand swings.
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Associated Press
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Home Teaching Planned For Handicapped Children
Raleigh County Board of Education moves to implement a home teaching program for physically handicapped children with two hours weekly instruction by a qualified teacher. Parents with eligible children are urged to contact the Board of Education office. Two Negro classes in Beckley area to start next week, following last year’s participation of 20 children.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
B. B. Chambers
State Department of Education
Chambers
Board of l Education Office
Beckley
Sudden Calf Theft Leads Farmer to a Fatal Action
In Russellville Arkansas Elmer Henderson left his wallet on a bush while mowing a meadow. The wallet disappeared and he suspected a calf. He killed the calf and recovered the $80 intact though chewed. The notice ends with a gooseberry recipe to accompany roast beef.
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Associated Press
Russellville
Ark
Elmer Henderson
Henderson
Bradley Scores Legion Head on Training Issue
At the American Legion convention in San Francisco General Omar Bradley rebutted Legion Commander John Stelle over the on the job training controversy. Bradley defended VA policies and accused Stelle of breaking faith with veterans by opposing the GI bill ceiling while stressing VA will protect all veterans rights. Plants in Charleston and Huntington will close October 5 and 6 due to a soda ash shortage.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Amerlican Legion
Omar R.bradley
Bradley
Veterans’ ‘Administration
John Stelle
Stelle
Congress
Veterans’ Administration
Charleston
Owens-Illnois. Glass Company
Huntington
H. L. Maranda
Kanawha City
State Official to Inspect Raleigh County Sanitation
J B Baker principal state sanitarian from Charleston arrives in Beckley for routine inspection of the Raleigh County Health Association sanitation division. Silas Frame, local sanitarian, announces Baker will review the county sanitary program progress.
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J. B. Baker
Charleston
Beckley
Raleigh
Silas Frame
Baker
Frame
Postwar U S Industry Hits New Highs Amid Labor Strikes
Steel mills operated at 90.4 percent capacity, retail sales rose 26 to 30 percent above last year, and soft coal output eased. Engineering construction awards reached 84 million, auto output jumped, and stock and bond markets moved higher. New business incorporations in July rose 5.1 percent over June, with major contributions from New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
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Associated Press
New York
Pacific Telephone
New York Exchange
Dun & Bradstreet
California
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
FASTEETH Promises Secure Denture Fit for Daily Use
A vintage ad touts FASTEETH as an alkaline powder that keeps false teeth firmly in place. It claims no gritty taste and no sour denture breath, promising comfort during eating and speaking with ready availability at drug stores.
Salt Lake City Office Promotes Part Time Clerk Jobs
The U S employment office in Salt Lake City urged women to consider part time clerk work as a path to learn firsthand about available merchandise and gain employment during a labor short period.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Three Million Vegetarians Reject Filthy Meats
The Associated Press reports about 3,000,600 Americans never will join meat crowds per Symon Gould of the American Vegetarian Society. He notes meat scarcity boosts new vegetarian converts and quotes Gould asserting meat is filthy decaying food with little protein. A separate AP item notes Charles Solomon of Clarksburg was acquitted on beer sale charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Symon Gould
American Vegeslarian
International Vegetarian Society
Gould
Charles Solomon
Clarksburg
SSS Tonic Promised To Ease Stomach Gas Sleep Loss
The ad claims SSS Tonic increases gastric juice flow to relieve sour stomach gas indigestion and nervous restlessness. It touts non organic stomach disturbances and nutritional anemia as helped by the tonic, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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Happy People
SSS Tonic
Pot Roasting Tips for Beef Chuck to Sirloin Tip
Choose cuts including blade and arm from beef chuck, heel rump round or sirloin tip. Use a heavy kettle with a tight lid and brown the beef slowly in 2 to 3 tablespoons Advance Shortening. Optionally flour for richer browning and season with salt and pepper. Place a rack under the meat to control browning.
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State Army Advisory Committee
George J. Titler
United Mine Workers of America
Julian G. Hearne, Jr
West Virginia Military District
Supreme Court
W. T. Lovins
Clarence W. Meadows
John E. McMahon
Fifth Service Command
Robert D. Parker
Murray Frazier
West Virginia
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
Harold J. Lipscomb
Department of West Virginia Reserve Officers Association
Benjamin W. Venable
WGKY
W. W. Trent
J. M. Brawley
West Virginia Network
Tifler
Parsons
C. Gay Hovatler
Mark McCauley
Shaw
Akes
Alto
Drurgcista
Legion
W. T. Grant CO
Zine
Neville Street
Wilson’s Weekly
Jzbel
General Electric
I. J. Kaar
Felt
G.E
C. R. Kiner
Grandma
Doan
Trumondows
Eccles
Qoceana
Helen
O.C.A
Keiffer Pears
French's Mustard
Sauer Kraut
Nary
Smithfield
Macaroni
Koppers Stores
George Rector
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