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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1946

Page

4

Goering Broken As Death Nears

The Associated Press reports Maj. Frederick Teich says Hermann Goering appears broken by the pending hangman’s fate. Goering wept yesterday after seeing his wife, now despondent in his cell, as 11 condemned men grow resigned and subdued amid the Nuremberg trials. Raeder is described as despairing over his wife’s absence.

Associated Press Mernberg Frederick ‘Teich Hermann Goering Publc Goering Teich Reichsmarshal Erich Raeder Berlin Nuernberg

Bakery Workers Return to Jobs After Brief Strike

The AFL bakery workers union ended a walkout against major bakeries and plans to resume work for independents who accept a revised contract expiring next April with higher wages. About 800 of 1,000 strikers are employed by association members, supplying half of Washington's bread. independents and other cities supply the rest.

Associated Press Washington AFL Bakery Workers Union Association

Wirephoto service planned for Middle Atlantic region

Natural Bridge Virginia AP demonstrated wirephoto transmission and reception and outlined plans to establish a circuit for wire pictures in the Middle Atlantic area. A four state plus DC committee was formed to study annual joint meetings with West Virginia choosing editors Prickard and Cottle and Harry Ball named secretary.

The Associated Press Natural Bridge Middle Atlantic Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina District of Af Columbia Robert Cavagnaro Ci New Kent Cooner District of Columbia H. R. Prickard Huntington Herald-Advertiser Brooks Cottle Morgantown Post Piickard Harry W. Ball Ap! Corresponent Charleston

Payment Ordered for Wife in Divorce Suit

Edward E. Sodderly was ordered to pay his wife Pansy Lee Sodderly $50 monthly support and give her custody of their child during the divorce proceedings in Circuit Court Judge Ben H. Ashworth issued the order. The case of Lillian Lee Chambers against Earl Lewis involved contempt findings for restraining violations at an apartment on North Heber Street. Judge Ashworth deferred judgment at the plaintiff's request. The article notes 1945 Alabama set a new season record for percentage of bases? completed with 71 percent and 117 tosses or .607.

Edward E. Sodderly Pansy Lee Sodderly Ben H. Ashworth Lillian Lee Chambers Earl Lewis North Heber Street Ashworth Alabama

Post Office Revives Letter Writing Week

National Letter Writing Week returns after wartime suspension as the Post Office Department promotes letter writing. Posters appear in Beckley as part of a nationwide campaign to boost mail volume, themed Peace it’s wonderful, starting October 13.

Post Office Department Washington Beckley Post Office

McDowell Grand Jury Considers 9 Murders

Nine indictments charging murder were brought before Judge T Henritze as the October term began in Welch. The grand jury also returned 41 felony charges and 18 misdemeanor counts, and studied alleged primary election irregularities.

Associated Press WELCH Criminal Court T. ¥. Henritze

Beckley VA office reports 3797 cases in September

Beckley West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs said 3797 cases were handled in September by the local office. Deputy Director Roy I. Smith noted 3186 personal contacts, no widow or orphan pension claims, nine service connected pension apps, two non service pension apps, one hospitalization claim, one insurance claim, and culminated payments of 448.90 to veterans, 2566.50 to dependents, and 2423.50 in retroactive pay plus 10000 insurance. Branch offices in Whitesville Hinton Oak Hill and Fayetteville logged 60 68 70 and 48 cases respectively. Also reported invited to compete Lloyd Mangrum and Victor Ghezzi for the Argentine National Open beginning in November.

Beckley Office Department of Veterans Affairs Roy I. Smith Deepartment Beckley Whitesville Hinton Oak Hill Fayetteville Associated Press Buenos Aires Lloyd Mangrum Victor Ghezzi

Recruiters Send 6 Men to Fort Hayes

Five area men are at Fort Hayes in Columbus today taking physical examinations for the regular Army Lt. Richard Cummings local recruiting officer reports. The enlistees include Billy Joe Blevins of Stotesbury 18 months service unassigned Thomas E Helmandoly day of Tams 18 months unassigned Charles Hombla Jr of Helen 18 months unassigned James Calvin Short of Tams 18 months unassigned Billie Joe German of Tams 118 months unassigned.

Fort Hayes Columbus Richard Cummings Billy Joel Blevins Stotesbury Thomas E. Helmandol Tams Charles Hombla Jr Helen James Calvin Short Billie Joe German

Parade of Stars on NBC Networks New Season Preview

NBC presents the Parade of Stars as its third annual display of talent for the new season. The four hour Sunday afternoon and Monday night block will showcase all comedy shows and other productions with about half the time on each program. Kilroy mystery at Lake City school as trumpet and case vanish. Seymour winner in LA Dans captain vote with 206 votes.

Associated Press New York NBC Kilroy Seattle Harry Grimlund Lake City Someon Army Los Angeles Dans Seymour Eer

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