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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1946

Page

3

Meat shortage unlikely to curb postwar hunting plans

Federal wildlife experts Lloyd Swift and Albert Day say meat from hunting will remain unreliable and expensive. They foresee continued hunting for sport, with meat not the primary aim. Duck hunting may rise sharply, though overall deer elk and moose hunting should stay steady. Day estimates 2 million hunters this year vs 1.7 million last year and 23.09 million ducks.

Lloyd Swift U.S. Forest Service Wildife Albert M. Day Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Swift Day

Arsonists Press Delays Grow in Washington Brewery Strike

The wage dispute spreads to six more firms in Washington and 13 in Alexandria as strikes widen. Seven Washington companies rejoin action, with about 500 workers involved. Pickets guard Christian Heurtch Brewing plants while current drivers earn 25 dollars weekly plus seven cents commission, and unions seek 35 dollars and 12 cents.

Inshington Alexandria Washington Thomas A. Caton Cnt AFI Lelpers Christian Heurtch Brewing

Fayette County Election Officials Named for November Polls

The Fayette County court announced the名单 of election officials for the November general election. Listings include Fayetteville districts with Democrat and Republican inspectors named, along with numerous precincts such as Gauley Bridge, Oak Hill, Smithers, and Montgomery, detailing both party slates and individual names.

Fayette County Register Fayetteville

Two County Veterans File Discharges in Local Boards

Two county veterans have filed their discharge papers with local Selective Service boards. James F. Mays of Raleigh Heights, Army veteran, filed with Board 1, and William M. McKinney of Flat Top, Marine veteran, filed with Board 3. The report lists numerous names of local Democratic and Republican party members across districts including Nuttall District Nuttallburg Edmond Winona Lookout Clutty Quinnimont and others.

Selective Service Boards James F. Mays Raleigh Heights William M. McKinney Flat Top Sinja Workman Charles A. Darnall A. BR. Jones Nuttall Nuttallburg E.W. Jones A. J. Hubbard J. E. Bryant Bill Miller John Muller Edmond Aubrey Jones Martha Seelinger James Syner Bert W. Jones Donald Holliday Frank Wills Raymond Compton William Lewis James B. Jones W. O. McClelland Winona No. 108 E. J Lookout Sarah E. Toner J. M. Olinger Muriel G. Brown Grace Carte C. R. Young Margaret S. Murphy R. ©. Blume C.W. Shackelford Clutty F. L. Kessler Cal Kenney J. F. Bays Walter Caldwell Ruth Deitz G. W. Boley Dana Miller Fern .Miller Olis Bays R. KR PLA Davia Crickiner Johanna Vane Tall Wilowin Vandall Mertle Kinsaid W. E. Goddard Tom Martin Perry Bragg L. C. Wathall Irene Henson Esta F. Henson Wilbur Flanagan MuManvent Donald McKay Dave Darline Ruth Thompson Fob. Smith Peter McKay Ruta Sort Elli Chiles Mabel Wathen Lydia Watkins Noe Munk Ira Fox Tressie Kirk le D. Thompsan Margaret S. Lee Alwina Ross A. C Pauline Cox Ace Church Il. Lee Ferrenn A. B Clay Reesek Kauh Theodore Adkine I Johnson Vivian Giffin Alva E. Ballenpes J. Cass Simms Elmer Gondson Walter Fox Blaine D'ell Ree Wiliam Hares Gertrude Yate

Woman Held for Federal Auto Theft Charge

Rose Marie Crump 20 of Clarksville alias Marjorie Collins was held for action by a federal grand jury on auto theft charges. Her companion Gilbert Bell of Pemberton remains in Leigh County jail for action. Crump was arrested by police Wednesday night and posted a $1000 appearance bond.

Oman Pittsburgh Rose’ Marie Crump Clarks Marjorie Collins Gilbert Bell Pemberton Us’ Industrial School Pruntown Leigh County Iiarney

Beckley Leader Launches $1 Endowment Drive for VMI

Clarence F. Block of Beckley and Raleigh Counties chairs a campaign to raise a $1,000,000 VMI endowment. Block, a VMI alumnus, notes the drive runs between August 15 and November 31 and aims to fund immediate needs with hopes for long term growth. The present endowment stands at $230,069 as the school seeks greater support beyond alumni. Additionally Pvt. Bernard Newsome and Mrs. William Newsome of Oswald completed a light artillery course at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

Lock al Vmi Clarence F. Block Beckley Uch Bernard Newsome Wiliam Newsome Oswald Ordnance School of Aberdeen Proving Ground

Garage Fire Damages J B M Maytag Store on Neville Street

Fire at the J B M Maytag Company garage on Neville Street caused about 800 in total damages. Two trucks including one carrying a washing machine were damaged. building damages were estimated at 300 and merchandise losses at 500. Fire Chief Bernard Martin suggested a wiring short as the likely cause. The drivers reportedly had no defroster issues and unplugged the wires before leaving.

J.B.M. Maytag Company Neville Street Bernard Martin Martin A. E. Chambers

Strike Looms As Washington Hotels Face Deadlocked Talks

Negotiations between 18 hotels and about 8,000 service employees collapsed again in Washington. U. S. Conciliator Clyde Mills said talks ended for the third time and a strike is imminent. AFL unions seek 15 and 10 cent hourly raises. hotels offer 5 and 2.5 cents. Mills, Levine, and McGarraghy noted no progress and possible picket lines before a public strike announcement.

Associated Press Washington U. S Clyde Mills Samuel Xlevine AFL Mills Levine Joseph C McGarraghy

Extension Committee to Meet in Raleigh County

A reorganization meeting of the Raleigh County Extension Committee is set for today at 6 45 p.m. at Morton Reaves school announced by home demonstration agent Mrs Ida E Holcombe. Officers will be elected for the coming year as 4 H and related projects demand a more active committee.

Raleigh County Extension Committee Morton-Reaves Ida E. Holcombe Holcombe

Beckley Considers City Park Sites and Playgrounds

Beckley Recreation Board plans to review city maps to identify land for parks and playgrounds. Chairman C G Peregoy envisions small green spaces with benches and trees across districts. The commission will decide next steps once maps are ready, with no funds yet available.

Beckley Planning and Zoning Commission Recreation Board Lhat William P. Laren

Four Raleigh land transfers filed in county records

Four deeds of transfer appear on file in the County Clerk's office. Carl C and Margie Dawson sell 1.33 acres on Stovers Fork Raleigh County to Ezra and Thelma Deck for about 1000 dollars. John and Eliza Clay sell Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Welcome Addition Marsh Fork District to Arlie and Quinnie Clay for about 1500 dollars. Williams sells three quarters of an acre on Clear Fork Creek Raleigh County to Dunbar Jr for about 100 dollars. E R and Alice Lindsay sell a tract near Sophia Raleigh County to McMillan Land and Finance Co with no stamps attached.

Carl C Margie Dawson Ezra Thelma Deck Stover's Fork Raleigh County John Eliza Clay Arlie Quinnie Clay Marsh Fork Rockford Clear Fork Creek Race County E. R Alice Lindsay McMillan Land and Finance Co Sophia Raleigh

Reconnoitering Goes for Naught in Iowa Divorce Case

Ralph R. Butler, 34, operator of the Winterset airport, testified he spent three hours surveilling his former wife’s Winterset home at 5 a.m. in a bid to modify a divorce decree granting custody to the wife. Judge Joseph Meyer denied the request after the wife testified she and her suitor planned marriage.

Associated Press Des Moines Ralph R. Butler Winterset Butter Joseph &. Meyer

Wage Stabilization Board Faces Industry Resignations

Wurtz says resignations do not affect wage stabilization law or board authority. The board continues to process wage adjustment applications. Barrett claims most regional board members will quit, while Wirtz notes New York members stay due to personal reasons. few resignations occur elsewhere, notably Seattle and San Francisco.

Wurtz Wirtz Cannon

Truman Eyes Naval Move for Chile Inauguration

The report says Truman directed the Navy to send a small squadron to Chile for its upcoming presidential inauguration and named Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy as his personal representative. It notes Attlee’s response to the Arab Jewish dispute remains secret and mentions tensions around Russia and Western powers with General Douglas MacArthur noted as a twice-promoted four star general.

Holy Lawd Attlee Russia Truman Chile William D. Leahy

Civitan Club To Receive Charter In Beckley Night

Beckley forms Civitan International club to receive charter next Thursday at Black Knight Country Club. Gar lands Baker announces charter night with dinner for charter members guests from Huntington and Charleston expected. Charles E Roberts district governor to deliver address and present charter. R P Lipscomb to install officers.

Beckley Civitan International Black Knight Country Club Garland T. Baker Baker Ater Arc Irangement Committee W. A. Burke Charles FE. Roberts Charleston Clinton International

Grandmother Lobbies Over Skirt Length in 1940s Letter

A 45 year old Kansas City grandmother Eleanor Medsker protested skirt lengths to the Civilian Production Administration. She wrote to CPA Deputy Administrator Philip F. Maguire about knee length rules and clothing fit. The CPA acknowledged the letter and requested more details, with response pending.

Associated Press Kansas City Washington Civilian Production Administration Eleanor Medsker CPA Philip F. Maguire

Stilwell In Critical Condition At Letterman Hospital

General Stilwell 63 and Sixth Army commander was reported resting comfortably but in critical condition at Letterman General Hospital. He has fought for life since doctors said his condition worsened Wednesday night after an operation for a liver ailment believed contracted in Burma.

Stilwell Associated Press San Francisco San Joseph W. Stilwell Sixth Army Letterman General Hospital Burma China

US notes on Montreux and Turkish defense raise conference idea

The United States argues the Potsdam agreement envisions only a views exchange with Turkey as a step toward a broader conference of interested powers to revise the Montreux Convention. Washington says Turkey should lead Strait defense, with UN Security Council ready to act if attacked. Copies of the notes were shared with Turkish, Greek, Romanian, Russian, British, and Yugoslav diplomats.

United States Russia Turkey United Nations Security Council Washington Greece Romania Britain Yugoslavia

Tellers and speeches and wartime accusations linked to Stepinac

The text notes Stepinac inspired hope for a short lived Tito regime and was seen with German and Italian officers during the occupation. Archbishop Ivan Schalk was sentenced to 12 years hard labor for aiding Lisak to enter the Episcopal Palace and help organize terrorist bands.

Stepinac Iivan Schalk Lisak

Beckley Congressman Aims to Boost Local Meat Supplies

Dr. FE H Hedrick says he has worked for two weeks to obtain extra meat for Beckley area coal communities. He conferred with Grover Smith head of the state OPA in Charleston but no definite relief materialized. He will continue efforts until miners and families receive relief.

FE. H. Hedrick Beckley Beckley Area Grover Smith OPA Charleston

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