Beckley Newspapers Sets Subscription Tax Policy
San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Dallas coverage notes two per cent state tax to be added to all subscriptions in West Virginia. For name delivery dates contact local carrier. Carriers dealers and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers Corp. not responsible for advance payments to them or their reps.
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AUK
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Dallas
Seach ES
Atave
Dtatea
West Virginia
Cates
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Nero echoes in West Virginia Senate critique
A West Virginia political clash portrays the U S Senate as derelict amid war and inflation. The piece attacks Senator Matthew Mansfield Neely as senile and blames Democratic voters in the state for his election, claiming delay harms Korea war effort and prices. It urges accountability and warns of party consequences.
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Free World
Washington
West Virginia
Truman
Matthew Mansfield Neely
Senate
Sparkman
Alabama
Uuntington
Neely
Democratic Party
Huntington
France Rearms Amid Waning Morale and Naval Shortfalls
An editorial argues France must bolster its armed forces after World War II losses. It notes 13 new divisions planned, a growing air force, and limited navy, with morale and recruitment weakened by colonial conflicts and communist propaganda. Cautions against overestimating quick aid from France and endorses supporting West Germany’s rearmament to preserve peace.
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Free World
France
Frange
Indo- China
Germany
Europe
Regionally Speaking Military Men in News Overseas and at Home
Regional military notes detail Beckley area natives and relatives serving in the Navy Army and Air Force. Oliver Eller serves at Patuxent River while his wife Virginia Ruth Eller is in Arlington. Ferrell Rylant Jr and sister Leatrel Rylant advance in the Women’s Army Corps and Navy stations. Carlos Biggs serves aboard a carrier in Korea. Paul Pachuta of Calloway Heights serves as machine gunner with the First Cavalry in Korea. Two Beckley men gain Army Reserve commissions Garnett Berry and Marvin Clemons with overseas service and wartime wounds. Grady Bailey begins Air Force basic training Betty Rowe applies for extended active duty in the Army Nurse Corps. Bill Gombos promoted to corporal in Rhode Island and Japan postings noted. Paul Sewart reports aboard USS Mercer with Atlantic Reserve Fleet at Green Cove Springs Florida.
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Transportation Department
Portsmouth Navy Yards
Pfc
Rylant
Collins High School
Ferrell
Patuxent River
Naval Air Force
West Coast
Flip
Virgil Sarrett
Stoco High School
Great Lakes Naval Center
Memphis, Tenn
Maryland
Carlos 8. Biggs
United States Navy
Eccles
First Cavalry
Korea
Pfe
Paul A. Pachuta
Joe Pachuta
Calloway Heights
Europe
Beckley
Wave
United States Army Reserve Corps
Carl C. Dunham
ORC
Garnett Berry
Rupert
Field Artillery
Mt. Hope
Carl
Dunham
Quartermaster Service Company
East Rainelle
Lee
Armored Cavalry
Marvin P. Clemons
203 Limit Street
Ft. Knox
Ireland
North Africa
Oran
Montgomery Ward and Company
Mercer
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
Green Cove Springs
Fla
Paul Sewart
Stewart
Naval Service
Great Lakes
Woodrow Wilson High School
Parking Plan Seen To Ease Beckley Centennial Traffic
Beckley officials warn off street parking is inadequate for the centennial celebration. With only about 500 spaces near the business district, planners propose temporary lots on the outskirts and shuttle buses to move visitors. Citizens are urged to carpool or leave cars at home to ensure space for guests during the week-long events starting in late May.
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Beckley
William 2
Laren
Anthony Scalise
Bernard Martin
Laren Dys
Matus
Crystal ball forecast for August 1951 warns of higher costs
A playful column imagines a Genie foretelling 1951 changes for John and Penelope, forecasting higher living costs, bigger down payments, stiffer mortgage terms, scarcer autos and appliances, but more travel and better dress. The Genie hints predictions may shift, and Pal Joey the Red looms over global events.
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John Quincy
Pal Joey the Red
John
Zeus
Mt. Olympus
Little Penelope
Junior
Penelope
Blandings
Joey the Red
Germany
Formosa
General Forces Advance in Korea Offensive Near Chinju
As the Korean front tightens, American units under Maj. Gen. William B. Kean push through stubborn North Korean defenses. The 5th and 35th Regimental Combat Teams stall at first but a late surge by the 7th and 35th regiments, aided by Marine units, breaks through. By Aug. 11 the high ground above Chinju is secured and mop up begins, with heavy casualties faced along a grueling coastal-to-masin path.
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Joseph Alsop
United States
Korea
Chinju
Sth
5Th Regimental
1St Marine Brigade
35Th
3Td
William B. Kean
Godwin Ordway Jr
Hasti
Kean
1St Marine
Blue Bay
4Rd
24Th Regimental Combat Team
ANG
Kosong
33Th Regiment
Bowh
Boyle's Column Scouts Behind Enemy Lines in Korea
AP report details S Sgt Carl D Martin and his patrol in the Naktong River front area. He describes the eerie night missions, the mix of young soldiers and veterans, and the constant risk of confusion as American and South Korean troops move together across the river.
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Sal Boyle
Naktong River Front
Korea
Carl D. Martin
Seagoville
Tex
Naktong River
Wortin Manmher
Sth
Martin
River Lime
Deingrese
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Nero
Peggy Kessinger
Naval Air ‘Fest Center
Oliver J. Eller
Misket Mack Elter
Virginia Ruth Eller
Arlington
Armed Services
Leatrel B. Rytant
Women’s Army Corps
Seaman Ferrell Rylant, Jr
Ft. Lee
P. W. Rylant
Air Force
Pvt
Grady FE. Bailey, Jr
Marie Bailey
Glen Rogers
Lacklane Air Force Base
Texas
Army Nurse Corps
Betty June Rowe
Crab Orchard
Brooks General Hospital
Sam Houston
Bill Gombos
Gabor Gombos
Rhodest
Wilma
Stora. Tech School
S Nim
Fl Knox
Andi
Sendai
Japan
Leakel B
Paulaa
Pachuta
Pvl
Grady Fe, Batley, Jr
Cpt
Bir Gombos
Thomas
Stafford
Boyle
Aer
Tuddy
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