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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

6

Kilgore Sweeney To Meet In Radio Debate

Charleston voters listen as Senator Harley Kilgore and challenger Thomas Sweeney plan a half hour broadcast from Charleston on national issues. After the program, questions will be taken from the audience. Local figures include Mrs. Charles Peters and Rep. Ho Hedrick.

Associated Press Charleston Rada Charles Peters Harley M. Kilgore Beckley Thomas Sweeney Wherling Lespite of Women Voters Peters At & P.m Cherleston Hunt- Intel Clarksburg Parpersburg Mou Edel Ho Hedrick Harold No Nett Wross

DeCorrevont Struggles With Lions Backfield Shuffle

Detroit coach Charles Dorais notes Bill DeCorrevont has slipped to fifth among Lions halfbacks as Charles Dorais pins hopes on holdovers and rookies Casey Jones and Bobby Cifers to spark Detroit’s backfield. Dorais remains optimistic about overall depth and a better season than 1945.

Frank Kenneson Detroit Charles E Gus) Dorais Detroit Lions National Football League Bill DeCarrevont Northwestern University Washington Redskins Biz DeCarrevont Doreis James Casey) Jones Union Tenn Bobby Cifers Tennessee Elmer (Tippy) Madarik Jamp Wilson Tulsa James Callahan Texas Tech Texas Joel McCoy Alabama Huel Hamm Oklahoma Bob Westfall Elmer Hackney Dave Ryan Chuck DeShane Doraissis Jack Matheson Emil Aremovich Stan Batinski Damon Tassos Alex Wojciechowicz Lions Dorias Cleveland Bill Decorrevont Northwestern Pro Lions Lion Charles

Jeal Appeals Against Death Sent Back Untouched

Mrs Alfred Joa ls Jeal appeals to Gen Eisenhower to save her condemned husband Col Gen Alfred Jodl from hanging. The note says she asked for clemency and that Eisenhower has no authority to intervene as appeals lie with the Allied Control Council in Berlin.

Associated Press Mernberg Alfred Joal Eisenhower U. S Alfred Jodl Adolph Hitler International Military Tribunal Scotland Allied Control Council Berlin

Too Precious Sow Is Saved From 20 Foot Well

Mrs Fitch rescued a sow at her Montville farm after it fell into a 20 foot well. She climbed down with a rope and used a chain to secure the animal while a tow truck hoisted it out. The sow will not be butchered immediately as plans for meat have not been finalized.

Associated Press Washington Mery Sherpe White House Cedar Springs Tris Fred Weaver Chardon

Third Person Posts Bond in Liquor Theft

Beckley residents report three men arrested for the East Beck Liquor Store robbery posted bond after waiving preliminary hearings. Thondove Lillard, listed among the suspects, was released on a $1,090 bond while two others posted appearances. Local magistrate presided over the proceeding in Raleigh County.

Thondove Lillard Beckley Trian East Beck Raleigh Mls Dee Frazile van Rogert Biren

Record of Obscure Scripting Fragments From Unknown Source

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases likely from a government or legal notice with unclear names and actions. The readable bits reference authorities and submission terms, but concrete details, dates, or entities are not discernible.

Training program adoption described by committee notes

Fragmentary report shows a committee discussing adoption of a training program with unspecified details and mentions hearings on the subject. No clear dates or names are readable. Further text is needed to identify involved people or organizations.

Incomplete wartime remarks attributed to veteran

A veteran discusses postwar blame for political issues, noting seven months of service in the U S Republicans and Republican Army. He references new equipment costing about $5,000 and five clerks to be employed by the veterans, with a phrase indicating defiant sentiment and no comment from others.

Nager U. S Republic Army Cans Moon Heas Oink

OSU Straining Under Record Enrollment Pressures

Air view shows GL Village project to house 3 000 students including 342 CE pyre and related resources as OSU grapples with peak enrollment figures and campus growth.

OSU

Republic Figures In Movie Walkout

A large scale Hollywood walkout occurred as protesters massed outside seven major studios. A car attempting entry at the gate tipped over amid the crowd while MGM saw far fewer pickets than expected. The Screen Actors Guild meeting last night rejected a proposal for actors to observe studio union picket lines.

Associated Press Hollywood Republic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Screen Actors Guild

London to Play at Stratton Tomorrow

Stratton High School will host London High tomorrow at Stratton athletic field after London could not provide a field. Coach Herbert Cain announced the game as Stratton seeks its first home-field win after a 4-0 season start and a 43-0 recent victory, with expectations for a strong turnout.

London Stratton Stratton High School London High Herbert Cain Bolling Lewisburg Cain Bulldogs Henes Né Contey High Mullens

June Rainfall Drought Hurts Crops Across State

Charleston Parkersburg Weather Bureau notes 1946 had wet June, but October dry with late crops needing rain. June averaged 5.27 inches, flash floods causing about 1.367 million dollars in county damage. specific incident in Wirt County on June 10 caused 4,200 dollars in crop and livestock losses. Late gardens and corn suffer, pastures and milk production declined.

Associated Press Charleston Parkersburg Wirt

Committee to Meet Tomorrow on Education Amendment

Proponents urge approval of an amendment to give the State Board of Education the power to name the State Superintendent of Schools, removing the selection from an elected position. The move aims to depoliticize education according to supporters.

Plete State Board of Education State Superintendent of Schools

Markets Baltimore and Pittsburgh Grain and Livestock Summary

Markets in Baltimore and Pittsburgh report steady cattle and hogs with selective ceilings and light demand. Cattle include single choice heifers and steers with top figures near 20.85 and 20.35, hogs light but active around 16.60, and sheep showing varied prices, while apples and potatoes in Pittsburgh show slow demand and steady U S No 1 sacks with regional varieties.

Baltimore Pittsburgh Dui Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia U. S Maine Idaho

Local Appliance Repair Services and Stores Listed

Repair services for vacuums, sens machines, refrigerators, washing machines, and electrical wiring are advertised by multiple providers in Beckley and surrounding areas. The notices promote general appliance repairs, guaranteed work, and pickup options, detailing brands like General Electric and Maytag and referencing local contact numbers.

RH. Andrews E. Harvey Perdue Brothers Lester Athur E. Parrish CH. Kinzer Beckley Main St Haynes Arbour Plumbing & Heating Co Cremens Plumbing & Heating Pat H. Wheeler Orchard Ave Mount Hope Beckley Sind Renays Orea Cilly South Willams Baker Radio and South Kanawha St Beckley Radio LANG Smith and Williams Walnut Lane Neville Street Pride Lewis Chevrolet Co Prince St Bronx Casi Singer Sewing Machine CO Dial Neville St Son's Elco Lumber Co Beaver W. Va

Wanted items and services advertised in Beckley papers

Numerous Want ads seek saxophones, typewriters, washing machines, hospital beds, gas furnaces, and presses. Also requests for Sunday registers, clean cotton rigs, and carpentry tools. several listings include contact numbers and brokers in Beckley, Mardeville, and surrounding areas.

Mardeville _ Transfer & Storage Co Dial Angwers Lewis Beckley Beevy Ale Springer Scaps Carolina Rip Jainter Drill Press Shaper C. A Oner Beaver

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