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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1943
Page
2
A reader argues that farm prices rise while store costs for staples like potatoes and apples vary. He compares year-ago and current market quotes, cites Uncle Sam’s price ceilings, and urges the O P A to impose seasonal ceilings on perishables to ease the cost of living for families and grocers caught between farmers and government limits.
The Raleigh County chamber endorses funding Penman airport site via a county bond issue rather than private subscriptions. An advisory committee would oversee administration, and the plan aims to raise a small levy without tax increases, with a special election required by June 27. The proposal argues this public project benefits all, helps postwar airways, and aligns with regional airport competition and state priorities.
Doubts grow that Al Hied leaders can craft peace as war ends. People question whether United States Britain Russia and China will possess the requisite resolve and capacity to wrestle victoriously with postwar rehabilitation and readjustment challenges.
The piece argues war accelerates shifts in Latin American trade toward the United States. It notes Wallace's goodwill trip, declining Axis influence, and North American capital gaining a larger role in aviation and resources. It suggests postwar travel and resource links may grow without further conflict.
The article reports on wartime psychology opinions from Harvard and Johns Hopkins experts urging public truth and positive campaigns over inflation fears. It notes a separate Associated Press item: Grover W. Poole pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter and is sentenced to one to five years in the state penitentiary.
A Raleigh area edition notes multiple servicemen including Ensign Arthur D Koch and Ensign David Zimmer training at Lake City Florida and Pearl Harbor era experiences. It lists Jimmie Hellems, a Pacific veteran, and Sergeant Philip Lee Humphrey’s multiple transfers and MacDill Field duty. Edward Wert, naval first class seaman, urges bond buying. Harlie W Stanley Jr earns private first class at Camp McCain. The piece also mentions Joseph D Misco in naval signal training at the University of Chicago.
Jim Blair witnesses island power shake after Morrison’s coma ends with a kingly hush. Mike O’Shannessey plans a grand tour, a beach race, and a lavish banquet to honor Blair while awaiting Landa’s return and a wedding that feels premature amid grief on the island. Don worries about his father’s intensity and the future path of the island realm.
The Associated Press Albany reports another confessional statement linked Folkes to the Lower 13 murder aboard a southbound train. Folkes says voices urged him to enter Mrs James's berth and kill her, with references to a big and a little voice guiding the act. The ninth day of trial saw prosecutors nearing the end of their case.
UBERT T. RICHARDS, son of Stamford residents, advances from army induction on March 17, 1942, to technical sergeant at Battery D 552nd Sep C A Camp Hulen Texas. He previously served in searchlight and automatic weapon units, now commands all guns and battery supplies. A Woodrow Wilson football alumnus, Richards worked for Koppers Coal before enlisting.
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