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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
2
The Raleigh Register publisher Becl ley Newspapers Corporation lists mailing details and subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues. Rates show one year in advance at 3.00 dollars and six months at 1.50 dollars with location taxes and address changes requiring old and new addresses.
The piece argues for expanding smallholdings in Raleigh County West Virginia where coal dominates but 2642 farms offer a path to local food production. It highlights four official agencies Farm Extension Service A A Farm Security and Soil Conservation with county and state leaders and urges coal miners to pursue subsistence farming for economic stability and independence.
The piece defends Henry Wallace against claims of violating the Logan Act while arguing freedom of speech. It questions muzzling dissent, notes ethical duty to counter rather than purge, and cites Voltaire on defending speech even when disagreeing. It contrasts American pluralism with Russian restraint.
American Locomotive plans to produce three diesel electric engines for every steam engine this year as it marks its 100th year and shifts away from steam. President Robert B. McColl cites changing conditions and a growing backlog of orders worth 80 million dollars.
A Beaver County Four-H Club chases a bear rumor sparked by county agent H. B. Thomas and "Trapper" Johnson. The tale inspires a mock hunt, joke turning to caution about accuracy amid editor notes on field deadlines and a correction about a Street Scene caption.
Rita Hayworth prepares for a Europe tour aboard the Veendam described as a postwar export mission by Hollywood handlers. She says the two month voyage will also serve exploitation for the Army, while she contemplates divorcing Orson Welles and juggling fans and garters from admirers.
President Truman asks Congress to grant authority for the United States to determine which nations may buy arms here. The shift follows a long history from isolation toward active involvement in world affairs and a cash-and-carry approach that aimed to aid allies while maintaining neutrality.
Kay confronts Hal Taylor about forgery and money. she persuades him to quit the bank and pursue selling canned goods to repay his grandmother. Hal commits to earn and repay, aided by Kay, while Alicia and Ella suspect hidden motives and a trunk holds keys to past secrets.
Hollywood star Tyrone Power, worn by typecasting as adventure heroes, says life is short and he longs for variety. He recalls long hair for Captain from Castile and lists future wishes from Nightmare Alley to light comedies and a pure love story.
Joseph Alsop urges the State Department to release Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin correspondence. He argues Wallace misrepresents policy and claims the papers show Roosevelt’s firm desire for independent Eastern European governments. The article contends publication would rebut Wallace and reveal wartime diplomacy and postwar moves with Truman.
Mrs Chase Going Woodhouse a former congresswoman and current executive director of the Democratic National Committee Women’s Division argues the price of democracy is an intelligent vote. She urges 30 million of about 46 million potential women voters to register as Democrats and emphasizes voting and political education for 1948.
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