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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1952

Page

2

Fluoride Plan Moves Forward in Beckley Sophia

Editorial notes sponsor Woman's Club and Build Freedom with Youth Council plan a house to house drive to raise 2000 dollars for fluoride equipment to improve child tooth health in Beckley Sophia. Proponents cite safety and benefits seen in Evanston Illinois and other communities.

Woman's Club Build Freedom With Youth Council Beckley Sophia America Beckles Evanston American Dental Association USA Public Health Service National Res Ho Council American Nursing Ssociation American Hospital Asso

Beckley Seeks AEC Plant Site Near Portsmouth

A Southern Ohio congressman pushes Beckley as a potential location for a major Atomic Energy Commission installation near Portsmouth. Senator Bricker notes ARC site committee evaluating options including Scioto River area near Portsmouth, Cincinnati, and Louisville. Local opposition grows in Louisville and Cincinnati.

Ohio Portsmouth Atomic Energy Commission Rep Polk Commission Gordon Dean Bricker Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee ARC AEC Scioly River Cincinnati Louisville Louiseville Kentucky West Virginia Bockley Harkey M. Kilgore Eol Hedrick Adamic Energy Commission

Sandoval Pursues Suspicious Men After Store Loitering

Al Sandoval and his wife Alpeca returned home after a concert when two unknown men loitering near Apava store were spotted by Al. He checked the scene from outside and yelled asking what they were doing, prompting the men to flee toward Magistrate Lawrence Jewett’s house.

al Sandoval Alpeca Owas al Baby Ag Sandoval Apava Giston Coat Company Htev Lawrence Jewett

Local Newspaper Subscription Rates and Distribution Note

The notice lists Associated Press rights and national reps, plus subscription rates for daily and Sunday mail service. It details prices for six months and annual prepaid plans, mentions home delivery actions, and directs readers to contact local carriers or distributors for service.

Arqoes & Finley Inc New York Philndelon Chicago Reston Cleveland Atlanta Los Angeles Aires Addec Teature West Ain Agr Carters And Books Newspapers Corporation New Responsive

Burglary Evidence Tied To Unloaded Firearms At Beckenley Store

Police report burglars dropped a manuscript on the store floor as they fled, with store owner Burbridge Adams identifying unloaded weapons from his stock among the items left behind. The article weaves in mentions of Rev A H Wilson and various local figures, including birth notices from Knoxville, Tenn, and references to church services and political figures, but the text is fragmented and inconsistent.

Burbridge Adams A. H. Wilson Fipse Chistian Chaveh Harald R. Bhart Kansas City Wilson Burkhart Sears Suniry G. F. Krise Knoxville Tenn Freda Pothry Beaver Knoxvile Pegay Potsty Beau Tf Firth

TV Star Builds Own World With Puppets

Burr Tillstrom creator of Kukla Fran and Ollie is 34 and runs a private world viewed by millions. The Chicago show turns children into grownups and vice versa, with famous boosters like Helen Hayes and Margaret Truman praising its charm. Tillstrom speaks through his puppets, avoiding commercial exploitation and emphasizing kindness and group unity.

Chicago Burr Tillstrom Chage America Kukla Fran Olfie Ollie O'Leary Helen Hayes Robert Sherwood Mary Martin Jenna Steinback Margaret Truman Leland Hayward Russell Crouse Iris Tillstrome Fran Allison Pups Pers Bragon Crouse Burr

Prayer excerpt from Harrisburg bishop urges redemption through Christ

A religious dedication by John S. Stamm of Harrisburg urges believers to embrace Christ's forgiving grace. It calls for recognizing sin, redemption in Christ, and spiritual renewal to walk in righteousness. The message reflects Evangelical United Brethren Church sentiments.

Christ John S. Stamm Harrisburg Evangelical United Brethren Church

U.S. Probe Faces Delays Over McGranery Confirmation

Washington observers warn that a government corruption probe may stall as President Truman nominates James P. McGranery for attorney general. Senate confirmation and Judiciary Committee scrutiny could delay actions, risking the investigation's momentum and Hoover's FBI leadership role.

Washington Chancrs Inok Truman James P. McGranery Senate Senate Judiciary Committee McGranery House Judiciary Subcommittee Justice Department J. Edgar Hoover FBI Hoover

Politician talk and garbled analysis in scattered remarks

A fragmentary, garbled column mixes references to Mohawks, McGrath, McGranery and a new attorney general, with stray comments on Canada, arithmetic, and Indian War Paris. The text reads like a stray radio or speech snippet with unclear attributions and no clear event or outcome.

Lovat Fraser in Rome Entangled by Postwar Romance

A diplomat, Lovat Fraser, avoids entanglements until a June Rome walk leads to an affair with Marina Lanza and the entangling pull of Daisy while Red Battle and other figures mix in. The tale traces his struggle with Rome’s temptations and the eternal Latin allure in a thriller romance tone.

W. G. Rogers Paul Hyde Bonner Lerbner Lovat Fraser Rome Tre Scalini Luisa Marina Daisy Red Battle Red Lovat Marina Lanza Daisy Biecinli Bond Jeans

Taxi Driver’s Rumors As Expert Testimony

In this column George E. Sokolsry critiques the habit of citing taxi drivers as political prophets. He argues the so called man on the street offers unreliable authority while acknowledging the varied life experience of everyday workers does not confer expert status on every topic.

George E. Sokolsky China Owen Lattimore Lauchlin Currie United States Asia

Regionally Speaking Military News From Home and Overseas

Ernest C. Harris of White Oak received a letter of commendation for outstanding duty as an air craft maintenance specialist with the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea. The report details his refits and repairs on P 84s and F 84s over North Korea.

Reugy Kessinger Ernest C. Harris F. C. Harris White Oak 136Th Korea North Korea Set. Harris Harris 136Th Wing 32Nd Infantry Regiment Cpl Russell L. Belcher Clarence 3B

Erickson brothers plan tobacco sale on farm acres

Belvidere Minnesota report notes Harry and Eddie Erickson prepare to sell 70 to 80 bales of tobacco from three acres on their 20 acre farm. They also offer two dollars worth of seed as the first step toward producing another tap.

Belvidere Harry Eddie Erickson

Looking Backward Today Ten Years Ago Highlights

Ten years ago Allied forces were reported in France and Germany. M. J. Meadows held county roles and state positions. Presidents Murray and Green pledged missions to Roosevelt to aid the war effort. Representative Bachmann named Republican whip to succeed Vestal. Dr. Burnside elected president of the New River Dental Sac. Beckley Chamber of Commerce denounced the Davis-Kelly Coal Control Bill and planned invasion-related measures.

France Germany M. J. Meadows State Tag Commission Ci.c AFL Philip Murray Williard Green Roosevelt Carl G. Bachmann West Virginia House Albert H. Vestal B. C. Burnside Oak Hill New River Dental Sac Beckley Chamber of Commerce Renapamnese

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