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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1952
Page
8
George J. Titler of District No 29 UMW says mines in his district should resume operations immediately after receiving a telegram from John L. Lewis calling for full resumption. The message urges locals and members to return to work and to notify membership while awaiting executive branch review of the industry agreement.
Washington is set for a coal mine labor accord as John L. Lewis orders miners to return to work pending government review of a proposed pay rise. The Wage Stabilization Board trimmed the raise to 1.50 while industry and union seek 1.90, with President Truman urging cooperation and an imminent government decision.
West Virginia coal centers buzzed as United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis urged miners to return to work. Reliable union sources said the state's 115,000 miners would likely be back by tomorrow. District presidents were told to notify locals, with Bellaire and Beckley districts predicting mines would be operating again soon. The broader strike had been in effect since the Wage Stabilization Board reduced the agreed wage hike from 1.90 to 1.50 per day.
New AP survey pinpoints 11 bellwether counties across eight states likely to back the election winner. Albany Wyoming Laramie Vanderburgh Belmont Marion Payette Strafford Coos events hint fears editors but results may differ, with counties like Albany and Marion showing mixed signals amid regional industry and demographics observations.
Morgantown two young women Flora Mae Green and Elaine Coakley died from carbon monoxide fumes traced to a floor heater in a basement apartment. Firefighters found them after upstairs residents fell ill. Green was found asleep, Coakley appeared to have tried to escape before losing consciousness. Coroner J. B. Biffle ruled the heater the death cause.
Seniors at Woodrow Wilson High School cast ballots on a voting machine for the first time in a morning mock election. A senior boy praised the training value, while a senior girl noted the machine’s accessibility for nonwriters, saying it helps with ballots.
City firemen answered a noon alarm at Cohen Drug Store due to a wiring short. Chief Bernard Martin said no damage. Fire units later responded to a woods fire near Mark Twain School where Boy Scouts helped contain a minor blaze as crowds gathered.
Editorial warns that fire both preserves and destroys, driven by human action. It cites scorched forests, wildlife loss, and water scarcity as droughts and winds spread flames from Beckley to Roanoke, urging adherence to wiser land stewardship until rains return.
Raleigh County Court reversed its Oct 7 action moving Precinct 40 from Pinecrest Sanitarium to Lilly Motor Court. The court found the change unnecessary and inconvenient, citing past elections at Pinecrest and available facilities. The Nov 4 general election will be held at Pinecrest, continuing there until further order. E. Carl Meadows represented the protest against the Lilly Motor Court move.
Hattie McDaniel known as Beulah on radio and TV and as Scarlett O'Hara's Mammy in Gone With the Wind died yesterday of cancer at age 57. She was the first Black performer to win an Academy Award, receiving the honor in 1939 for her film role.
In Western Korea Marines recaptured The Hook ridge after a fierce battle with Chinese forces. The fighting involved artillery and air support with UN tanks and planes aiding counterattacks. Despite initial Chinese gains, Marine counterstrikes restored most positions. no word on the remaining outpost.
Beckley selected for the state bar meeting with Carl C. Sanders named chairman of the committee. A recommendation to abolish the WVU Law graduates exemption from bar examinations was approved by the Bar’s board. The plan would require a degree from a recognized law school for admission, with a carveout for current WVU students. The move follows ABA guidance and aims to end West Virginia’s unique exemption.
The National Safety Council notes Beckley's 18 point score out of 30 and urges Mayor Chambers to convene a city wide safety conference with civic and business leaders. The report, based on municipal records, compares Beckley to similar cities and calls for more police officers street lighting and a model ordinance while outlining potential revenue-raising measures.
In southern West Virginia fires raged as bone dry woods burned across Raleigh Kanawha Miggo Fayette and Nicholas counties. A 1000 acre blaze near Laure Spruse along the Boone Logan line was out of control last night as crews battled to contain more outbreaks amid limited visibility from heavy smoke. Emergency volunteers staffed at Daniel Boone Park Boone County Courthouse and Logan intersections with Red Cross support and four day forecast hinting at rain.
Fights caused by smoke at Raleigh County Memorial Airport disrupted Piedmont Airlines service. Officials reported most flights landed safely after delays with several departures at 7:49, 8:50, and 8:45 a.m. affected and 12:06 p.m. flight delayed.
Three new fires were reported today in the 6th District including Big Huff Creek Mountain and Glen Fork in Raleigh County. Fire activity is high across multiple counties with several fires under control or being patrolled. Citizens urged to report new blazes immediately. visibility remains poor and dry, with no rain expected for days.
Beckley officials announce a Thursday Halloween parade with police and fire department support. Chief Evan Hall says downtown rope off is reduced Friday due to two football games and school events, while Fire Chief Bernard Martin will provide extra staff to cover both nights.
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