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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
4
The article argues John L. Lewis staged a test by pushing to unionize foremen and then backing down, with the government stepping back as Secretary Schwellenbach sought a compromise. It notes the move affects miners, operators, and the public, and may influence the next NLRB case in the Pittsburgh sector.
RANDOLPH NORTON surveys Beckley’s transition as a Democratic administration is set to replace appointive Republicans. He notes looming needs from charter changes, planning and zoning work, and a mandatory garbage disposal overhaul. The piece argues for a professional manager engineer to handle city administration beyond the mayor and council.
American scientists who visited Nagasaki report no dangerous radioactivity after the blast. Colonel Warren says there is negligible exposure, about one thousandth of the radioactivity of a watch dial, with most hospital radiations tied to the initial blast. They warn Hiroshima may yield different results as the current Nagasaki findings show the city remained livable.
The radio proximity fuse, ranking second in importance to the atomic bomb, contributed decisively to destroying Japanese defenses by enabling effective anti aircraft and artillery accuracy during critical battles.
The text describes a new aerial defense concept developed in England and funded by the United States with 800 million dollars. It claims effectiveness against Japanese planes and buzz bombs, noting improved destruction without direct hits and the use of radioactivity proximity fuses.
The planned invasion of Japan scheduled for November first will not occur on that date. Military planners report a change in operations with no new date announced, as strategic considerations and allied coordination continue.
DeWitt Mackenzie sub for J M Roberts Jr. surveys Java in light of long rising unrest across Burma Malaya and the Indies. He notes colonial misrule and postwar shifts, argues Indonesian and Malay movements aim to end Western domination, and cites Romulo on the Pacific race issue as a warning for future war.
Across the nation about 460,000 workers were out, including 216,000 soft coal miners halted in six states for nearly a month. John L. Lewis ordered miners to return Monday. In New York Harbor AFL Longshoremen strikes flared with violence as 8,400 stevedores began returning to service ships. CIO Steel workers in Chicago faced a sitdown at Crane after 500 police secured the area. no settlement yet, and picketing continued. Union leaders planned wage talks today as contract negotiations resume.
The immediate effect of Lewis's move ended all shipping departments while solid fuel restrictions hit seven mining districts where 1,010 mines were closed. The strikes are valued at 15,000,000 tons of lost output, widening the year's deficit to 26,000,000 tons. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach formed a committee after failed conciliations in oil and coal sectors to fix the U S conciliation service.
Amid clashes and a police blockade around Critica, supporters of Peron press for a workers alliance while government reshuffles topple navy chiefs and cabinet members. Strikes halt Buenos Aires trains as violence erupts near La Prensa and Critica offices. Peron vows to return after a brief vacation while his possible 1946 presidential bid keeps the country unsettled.
From Melbourne to Guam the base network is fraying as Americans plan withdrawal. Mail activity in Melbourne drops to about 20 bags weekly while only a few service members remain, with Melbourne likely to close by November. Across Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, New Guinea, and Manus activity wanes. only Rabaul shows improvement as airstrips are repaired. Guam remains busy but tents grow vacant while fleet HQ shifts to the Marianas.
Postwar policy clash grows as Eisenhower weighs calls to revive German industry. Americans fault demilitarization plans, while some advisers push easing controls to boost Germany’s economy, testing Allied cooperation with Britain and Russia.
The passage notes cross party opposition in Congress. Senator Austin of Vermont supports some training program, Senator Taft of Ohio opposes compulsory elements, while Senator Bailey of North Carolina urges Congress to adopt a program akin to General Marshall Drew.
The article details Nazi plunder in France including 87 million champagne bottles and billions in francs, with state and private losses totaling over 5 billion dollars. It cites Soviet claims of 56.6 billion dollars in material losses and notes extensive destruction of museums, churches, and graves of Pushkin and Tolstoy.
Silver valued at about two million dollars was found in a farmer Kashiro Haibara’s barn near Kasugai, sent from Tokyo to guard against bombings. Earlier, another million in silver was discovered in an underground room near Haratsuka. Toyohiko Kagawa urged General MacArthur to divert part of seized government valuables to import food.
A catalog of prominent Nazi figures including Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht Walther Funk Franz von Papen Ernst Kaltenbrunner Alfred Rosenberg Hans Frank Martin Bormann Wilhelm Frick Fritz Sauckel Albert Speer Arthur Seyss-Inquart Julius Streicher Hans Fritzsche Constantin von Neurath Baldur von Schirach is reported with all named individuals currently in custody except Martin Bormann.
Sir Christopher Wren, the renowned British architect, was named surveyor general and principal architect for London’s rebuilding after the 1666 fire, confirming his leading role in the post disaster reconstruction efforts.
Miss Emma Lou Hamilton rode a cab to a hospital to begin duties as a Red Cross gray lady. She paid with what she thought was a $1 bill but the driver returned five $1 bills, saying she had given him a $5 bill. She declined extra change, preferring to pay properly for the ride. In San Diego a rusted key to room 430 arrived with a note from Navy Lt. R. A. Brown saying he found it on Okinawa beach.
Logan high school football coach Burns Crookston injures leg in practice when a block goes wrong. He now hobbles on crutches with one leg in a cast while directing drills.
In Pocatello Idaho a mongrel named Gandy slaved beside trusties at street repairs. When the city poundmaster ordered the dog shot for lacking a license prisoners pooled $3 to buy him a license, securing a reprieve for the dog.
Portland firefighters rushed to a suburban home where a flue fire was reported. A sign at the door warned trespassers with buckshot, but the crew broke in to tackle the blaze and found the owner absent, later explaining the incident.
Fairmont's Marine Sgt. Woodrow Williams, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions on Iwo Jima, returned from his honeymoon with wife Ruby Meredith. Marion County creates a Heroes Fund to raise money for a house and aid other returning servicemen, led by Senator Howard Hardesty, with mayors urged to help.
Superintendent D W Bryson and assistants will attend a regional meeting of school officials on October 24 at Concord college Athens. A high school and an elementary principal will also attend. The county high school principals meet at 6 15 p m Monday October 22 in Beckley hotel with President Cecil Cook in charge.
Spokane detective reports a 75-year-old man firing a pistol in a hotel room after a guest claimed someone was shooting up the place. A bullet hole appears in the door. When questioned, the man said he was aiming at large colored bugs.
G I Joe will become Dapper Dan Sunday when the State Street council presents a fashion show of civilian male attire before 3,000 service men at the service men's center. Models will be soldiers and sailors about to receive their military discharges.
Firemen in Evanston had to remove 15 tons of coal from a basement bin containing over 60 tons to reach a small blaze. After clearing the coal, only a few water sprays were needed to extinguish the fire.
Eastern time radio listings show schedule changes due to late network corrections. The lineup includes serials, dramas, news reports, musical interludes, and variety programs across CBS ABC and NBC style blocks with repeats and commentaries through late night.
A cryptic style crossword lists across and down clues with entries such as Vitality, catch in a stocking, Norse god, Get back, and River names, followed by a cryptoquote puzzle and a Shakespearean quotation. Ends with note about distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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