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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1943
Page
2
Rates show weekly and monthly prices for Daily and Sunday delivery in Beckley and nearby towns with additional sales tax. The text includes typos but indicates options for one week two weeks or more, varying by duration and location, with advance payment requirements.
A letter critiques draft policy as it treats fathers unfairly. The author compares fathers to baby horses, questions deferments and costs, and notes the 13 billion dollar bond drive. He cites a local father seeking clarity from his draft board and calls for clearer rules.
Governor Neely named Waller Hart editor of Morgantown Dominion News as aviation consultant to promote West Virginia airport expansion. Hart urged rapid development of facilities across Beckley Clarksburg Morgantown and Raleigh counties to avoid becoming a cross road town and boost southern air routes.
A Kanawha County grand jury returned 180 indictments and then drafted a petition asking Intermediate Judge Cyrus Wy Tall to call attention to law violations to the police and the state lax commissioner. The filing signals extended public focus on enforcement.
Virginia Governor Colgate W. Denton declares Virginia law will restrict diplomats to one pint of liquor per week during the United Nations food conference at Hot Springs Virginia. The piece notes local moonshining lore and nearby West Virginia proximity.
Report notes Raleigh and Fayette counties exceed Red Cross fundraising goals in the war fund drive. Oak Hill Mount Hope Fayetteville and Summers Wyoming Monroe and Greenbrier reported strong giving. Donors contributed blood plasma bandages and mercy to support wounded soldiers, many anonymously without seeking recognition.
In Isham's office Miss Lanek faces questions over her alien registration tied to a sabotage ring. Fritz Jimmie and Tex defend her loyalties as Isham notes a royal Ventralian destiny and marriage urgency. Margo pleads for an American husband amid pressure from authorities and family.
A Department of Agriculture briefing to restaurant leaders outlines the 1943 food outlook. Meat remains scarce, fats tight, and dairy use shifts toward liquid milk. Potatoes and cereals show variable prospects while citrus and apples stay scarce in pressed forms.
Private James M. Stump son of Mr and Mrs E H Stump of Sophia is cited by Brigadier General Ennis C Whitehead for his outstanding performance with the 19th bombardment group in the Fifth Air Force victory near New Guinea. Stump enlisted in 1941 and has served from Angel Island to Australia and then New Guinea. The citation recalls his untiring efforts and states the armed forces and country are indebted to him. He was a 1941 Mark Twain high school graduate and was captain of the basketball team.
Beaming home notices reveal Private Kermit L. Thompson in India with the Army Overseas. Sgt Albent Thompson serves in Panama Canal Zone. Private Nathan H. Thompson in Parris Island. Local canteen notes praise support from visiting servicemen and female volunteers. Thirty five Raleigh County men begin training at Great Lakes naval station with ten other recruits listed by hometown.
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