Editorial on floods and water policy in Beckley region
An editorial urges sensible water management for the Beckley uplands citing flood risks from the Kanawha and Ohio basins. It promotes attending the New River Watershed Development Conference on April 24 to learn land preparation for heavy rainfall and safer planning. It also critiques Taft Hartley era union shop debates and labor-management politics.
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New Guyandotte
Kanawha
Ohio
Here
Middle West
Beckiew
Allices
Taft-Hartley
Taft
Congress
The Union Shop Debate in Steel and Railroads
The union shop remains a heated issue across steel, railroad, and aircraft sectors as wage boards and fact-finding bodies edge toward recommendations. A broader spread seems likely, pending a legal clash that could shape labor policy in strategic industries.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Steel and Aircraft
Nnion
Unon
All-American Airways seeks Huntington service extension
West Virginia readers note a long cherished wish to link principal cities by fast air service. All-American Airways proposes to fly into Huntington, connecting Wheeling and Beckley with Piedmont via river routes to Parkersburg or Wheeling. Certification would enable loop service boosting West Virginia travel options.
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All-American Airways
Huntington
West
Piedmont Airlines
Beckley
Parkersburg
Wheeling
AAA
West Virginia
Parkershirre
Chirksburg
Elkins
Washington
Cixirronaulies Board
We Remember the Mariners and the Road War Dead
An old verse reflects on sailors facing peril at sea and villagers praying for safety. The piece contrasts past ships with modern cars and highway dangers, urging prayers for soldiers and travelers amid wars and deadly accidents. It links sea mastery to road peril and calls for continued faith as traffic grows and speeds rise.
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Berea
Alma
Oper
Aig
Tomercw
Abe Iy
Pacers
Natenal
War Orphan Becomes Movie Cinderella Boy
Vittorio Manunta, a 10 year old Italian war orphan, rises from a Rome gutter to film stardom after being adopted by the Countess of Berkeley. The boy, praised as a leading child actor, enjoys life with five foster brothers in Assisi while filming in Vatican locations and later visiting New York.
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Cynthia Lowry
Hal Boyle
New York
Vittorio Manunta
Vittorio
Jackie Coogan
the Kid
Assisi
Berk
Mollie Lowell
Boston
Vittoria
St. Francis’ Church
Vatican
United States
Vitoria
Italy
Lady Berkeley
Prayer of praise for partnership in creation by clergyman
Alfred N. Sayres, a professor at The Theological Seminary of the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Lancaster Pennsylvania, offers a daily prayer praising God for world resources and partnership in creative enterprise. The prayer asks for help to remember workers are honest and faithful servants.
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Alfred N. Sayres
Lancaster
The
Theological Seminary of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Politics First Nation's Welfare a Poor Second
Washington reports show growing White House Congress rift amid steel seizure fight an election year struggle. Biden era? No. The piece analyzes presidential power, congressional denial of subpoenas, and the unresolved legal authority for seizing steel to avert a strike.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Hold Back the Night by Pat Frank reviewed in Marine setting
A brisk literary guidepost critiques Hold Back the Night. The piece centers on Dog Company under Capt Sam Mackenzie during World War II Korean War era battles. It notes Marines facing retreat, stubborn defense, and evolving combat tactics amid harsh conditions.
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Pat Frank
Sam Mackenzie
Korea
Changtin
Keov
Erst
Britain's 3A football clash and wartime exchanges
Fragmentary report hints at a British Prime Ministerial discussion amid exchange capital activity. It mentions possible tensions with New York and Chicago teams and refers to names like Grandsagpy Jertins and Sy b hase peace PIEVE TNs, with unclear meaning in this OCR excerpt.
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Korea
Jertins
the Naps
New York ‘Landers
Chicago Wire Stockings
Kathy Phillips Seeks Neighborly Charm on Dennis Day Show
Kathy Phillips, a 22 year old shy would be singer, lands a TV Cinderella role on NBC's Dennis Day show. She impressed during auditions with singing and stage presence, recalling prior jobs as usherette, cashier, and waitress while pursuing vocal lessons and radio work in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Kathy Phillips
Dennis Day
Dennis
Nbc-Tv
Kathy
Lax
Iater
Sin Prancises
Fawner
Owels
Vashy Sha
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Hollyttoes
Truman Seizure of Steel Industry Labeled High-Handed
The Washington Post editorial condemns President Truman for seizing the steel industry, arguing it usurps congressional power, bypasses the Constitution, and threatens constitutional government. It warns such executive action could set a precedent toward one-man rule and threaten liberty if repeated.
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Truman
Congress
Newbold Morris
McGrath
Morris
James P. McGranery
McGranery
Senate
Justice Department
United States
Carr
Holtzaff
Charles Evans Hughes
Washington Post
Postal Nightmare Shows U S Mail Delays Against London
A New York World Telegram analysis contrasts U S postal delays with London's. It cites a 96 hour longest transit and 13 hours best time in the U.S. amid calls for policy changes and faster mail service. The piece blames Congress for restricting postmasters and relying on temporary hires, warning of continued dollar losses.
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New York
London
London Daily Telegraph
Lonon
Congress
Housewife And City Bloc Watch Farm Parity Clash
Washington report notes Congress debates farm parity as the Senate Agriculture Committee weighs changing base periods and support levels. Critics warn higher parity risks tax burdens, while farmers and housewives influence prices, with talk of a City Bloc offsetting Farm Bloc power in an election year.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Is There a Low Mood Coming and Policy Shifts
Ralph Hendershot argues in New York World Telegram and Sun that the post gold standard era and government planning threaten credit and inflation. He warns the Fed may face limits, urging protection of purchasing power by owning tangible property or solid stocks as a hedge against a steady dollar decline.
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Ralph Hendershot
New York World
Telegram & Sun
Federal Reserve
Hirh Wares
Sovetmens
Ian
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A fragmented OCR line offers a glimpse of a humorous banter with characters including Mrs. Honeyfuggler and Legree. The garbled text suggests a dialogue about authority and future roles, likely from a comic or satirical piece in a newspaper column.
Looking Backward Today From The Register Files
Looking Backward Today From The Register Files notes jurors may be excused by newspaper publication hearing. Madagascar may be rapidly seized for Japan due to lack of defense. A. Lozovsky cites German actions. Allied HQ reports Port Moresby raid shot down four Japanese zeros. 20 years ago: Alderson Nation Bank staff pleaded guilty to misappropriation charges. Tennessee tornado killed seven. Shady Spring High School appoints a prinspman. eleven inmates escape Summers County Jail.
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A. Lozovsky
Germany
Allied
Port Moresby
Alderson Nation Bank
Memphis
Tena
Shady Spring
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