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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
9
John Moss received a building permit for a commercial garage on South Fayette Street. City Recorder William P. Laren said a five room apartment will occupy the second floor. Estimated construction cost is $10,000.
The State Board of Education released the opening college registration schedule. Alderson-Broaddus Concord Morris Harvey register Monday, followed by Bluefield Fairmont Shepherd Glenville Tuesday. Later dates include West Virginia Wesleyan September 13 Marshall Storer WVU WV State September 16 and Salem September 17 Bethany Davis and Elkins September 18.
Charleston report says Director F. Ray Power announces a drive to recruit members for the National Rehabilitation Association. He says the group acts as a clearing house and coordinating body for state and federal agencies aiding the disabled, with the Veterans Administration and crippled children programs among those invited to join.
Rev G D Strohm of St Paul came to Battle Lake Minnesota for a temporary appointment and asked for three mats. A misread telegram led the editor to send three hats by return mail, creating a humorous mixup at the small town paper.
Ad claims SSS Tonic builds up low blood strength in non organic anemia. It asserts energizing effects on appetite, weight, sleep, and overall vigor by boosting red blood cells and gastric juice. Ends with call to buy at drug stores and widespread sales.
A rescue boat reached the stricken Liberty ship David Caldwell off Bordeaux France and began removing 23 crew members from a shattered section. Eight crewmen were missing as the 7176 ton vessel foundered in the Gironde Estuary amid a receding storm.
Ike Williams of Trenton NJ retained the world lightweight title by KOing Ronnie James of Wales in the ninth round of a scheduled 15 round fight before about 40 000 fans. Williams weighed 134 3 4 pounds to James 133 1 1 - Williams knocked James down six times before victory.
Veteran Pirates catcher Al Lopez led a Sun Telegraph straw poll with 1306 votes to become Pirates manager, Frank Frisch trailing with 293. Former stars Wilbur, Cooper, Traynor, Herman, Wagner, and McCarthy also drew support. club has not indicated any management change.
A 20 day stay of execution pending appeal to the Supreme Court was granted for Richard Lee Collins 22 condemned for the pistol slaying of Denver D Hill last May. The stay delays the September 14 hanging while review proceeds.
The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved a six percent freight rate increase for 13 carriers while denying an additional five percent sought, citing insufficient supporting information. ICC findings influenced but did not govern WV rules, with carriers including Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Central, Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania, and Virginian among those affected.
Tom Keane formerly of Ohio State University has joined West Virginia University football training camp and is practicing fullback under Coach Bill Kern. Keane, who played for OSU in 1944, was guided by his former Linsley coach Albert Glenn. Kazmierski, a Weirton guard and former all state tackle, is also with WVU after recent release by William and Mary.
The Associated Press reports on coaching opinions and player plans amid speculation over whose kicking duties will prevail at Temple University. Disjointed notes mention Ray Morrison and Don Phillips in context of game participation and practice gaps. A Charleston report notes education committees planning a survey advisory group for West Virginia prisons.
Judge Ben H. Ashworth orders George Catlett to appear in circuit court on contempt charges for failure to pay alimony to his estranged wife Myrtle Catlett. The complaint cites a $390 default in alimony and fees. Puerto Rico is described as about 3,400 square miles in area.
Doan's Pills offer relief for kidney discomfort caused by excess acids and toxic waste in the blood. The ad claims 18 miles of kidney tubules work continually to purge acids and waste, with diurette to ease backache swelling and energy loss.
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