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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
2
An opinion piece argues water's central role in history and modern life. It urges sound watershed management, forest conservation, and disciplined use to meet growing domestic, agricultural, and industrial needs while highlighting the President's Water Resources Policy Commission findings.
The piece argues against stockpiling atomic weapons as a path to peace warning that further arms gains could fuel future wars. It highlights hopes to harness atomic energy for civilian uses and questions calls to deploy nuclear arms in Korea. It references Einstein and urges cautious, humane use of science to avoid global catastrophe.
Norfolk and Western engineers partner with other firms on coal burning locomotives to raise boiler pressure from 300 psi. Outcomes could boost coal as the nation’s cheapest and most efficient fuel, delivering optimism to coal mining regions around Beckley.
In Leviticus 11 7 8 the text declares swine unclean for consumption and forbids eating its flesh, guiding ceremonial purity laws for the Israelite community. It frames dietary restrictions as part of ritual separation and worship practices.
Mrs. J A Lyons of MacArthur urges Beckley Chamber of Commerce to invite General MacArthur, recalling postwar invitations to Admiral Nimitz. The piece also notes copper shortages and oil-drilling challenges in Raleigh County, and highlights Earl Snyder’s Rural Development Council Poultry Commission work inspiring locals to pursue poultry farming amid demand for eggs and broilers.
Hal Boye notes Arthur MacArthur, son of General Douglas MacArthur, returning to the United States. The 13-year-old, born in Manila, has survived Corregidor, minefields, and wartime turmoil. He seeks a normal life, possibly West Point, amid a family heritage of military service.
A reader debate on whether to strike in Asia or limit action to Korea. It weighs Truman’s Europe-first defense and Korea focus against MacArthur’s push to attack Manchuria and press Asia reform, asking if war in Asia or a broader war is riskier.
Review notes Ruxton’s memoir Life in the Far West traces a young Englishman’s Rocky Mountain treks in search of beaver and frontier adventure. The book remains a classic portrait of the Mountain Men and their era.
Local Raleigh Register Evening and Sunday Morning editions published by Beckusy Newspapers Corporation list subscription details. Rates shown for daily and Sunday delivery, six months and one year in advance. Notices include change of address and tax information with references to carriers and distributors.
The Legislature passed a comprehensive motor vehicle code on March 10 setting a July 1 effective date. It tightens speed limits to 55 mph on open highways and 25 mph in business districts, restricts passing on the right, tightens parking rules near hydrants crosswalks and signs, and requires drivers to curb wheels on hills and display vehicles on hills with 200 feet visibility.
The Associated Press reports on evolving driving rules including turn signaling 300 feet before turns, lane-based turn entries, and right of way changes. Ambulances fire trucks require a red front lamp, police cars exempt. Tomorrow: Jaywalking hot rods safety inspections. in The Register Thursday.
Joseph and Stewart Alsop argue the Tudeh Party, financed by the Soviet Embassy and aided by clandestine presses, poses a serious danger in Iran. They blame landowners, Kremlin influence, British conservatism, and American missteps for the rise of the Party and urge bold Western action to avert disaster.
In a tense canyon confrontation, Logan, the Range Doctor, discovers Bryant rustling Circle Bar cattle. He shoots Bryant in a mercy-killing moment after Bryant threatens him and a woman in distress. Logan, shaken, tends to the sick woman and forms an unlikely friendship with Jess Plum after stopping further bloodshed.
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