Be yond Decker factory loss, Beckley eyes dairy driven revival
Local observers note that Beckley may enter a new era as Greenbrier Dairy Products buys the Decker plant and plans to expand milk processing across 17 counties. The shift could transform the regional economy, drawing on renewed coal demand and rural dairying growth to bolster employment and prospects in Raleigh and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
West Virginia
Decker
Greenbrier Dairy Products
Greenbrier
Raleigh
Cookie the dog stars in Beckley centennial show plans
In Beckley Pat Windle of Mabscott practices with his black cocker spaniel Cookie for the county centennial pet show. Cookie’s morning runs at the Recreation Building amuse centennial staff, suggesting animal participants could boost the event. The piece also recounts a church anniversary vow renewal at the Methodist Temple with the Malone family, marking 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Cookie
Pat Windle
Pat
James G. Windle, Jr
Mabscott
1925 Reenacted Wedding Observed By Local Writer
Thomas J. Stafford notes a re enacted wedding reflecting 1925 customs with Dr Foglesong and Mrs Sloan and Mrs Thompson in song and organ. Changes include maid of honor and best man. Bug Dust laments missing beans and thanks Charles Burrtop for beans. August winds bring hints of mild weather and early spring like blossoms on a forsythia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Foglesong
Colum
Bug Dust
Bug
Charles
Burrtop) Stafford
Beckley
Social Security changes explained by Congress
This report outlines major reforms to Old Age and Survivors Insurance, currently insured benefits, tax changes phased in from 1951, 1954 and 1970, expanded coverage to more workers, new aid to disabled and dependent groups, and increased grants for children's health and welfare, with unemployment insurance administration adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Itoo
Greenbrier dairy push signals regional prosperity
The passage argues that securing nearby milk supplies will boost Greenbrier and local farmers. Dairying with milk butter and cheese underpins stable industry and success in one farming field spurs progress in allied trades. The Greenbrier move aims for greater agricultural prosperity through practical optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier
Europe’s Frontline Urges Strong Western Defenses
The text argues that losing Korea is acceptable but losing Europe is unacceptable. It notes a push for a European army led by Churchill, with American planners backing bolstering Western Europe’s defenses now. It mentions potential use of German units and the need to mobilize non Communists to resist Soviet pressure.
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Korea
Europe
Strasbourg
Te Council of Europe
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Track Star Cassiday Becomes Carrier Pilot In Korea
Ben Cassiday Jr., former West Point standout hurdler and 1945 P-47 pilot, serves as an exchange pilot flying carrier-based jets in Korea. Known for a 600 mile flight in 54 minutes in an F-86 Sabre, he twice excelled in track before joining the Air Force. He homeports in Honolulu and previously competed in the 1948 Penn Relays with the Air Force team.
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Milton Marmor
Hal Boyle
U. S
Cassiday
West Point
Maj
Benjamin B. Cassiday, Jr
Air Force
Ben
Honolulu
States
Academy
Army
Point
Mediterranean
Berlin
Nuernburg
Penn
Hollywood Nose Work by a Plastic Artist in Film
Hollywood reports on Jose Ferrer portraying Cyrano with a daily plastic nose crafted by makeup man Josef Norin. Norin, 87, fabricates about 30 noses using dental-stone casts, pigments, and a six hour process, ensuring realistic props for action scenes.
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Hollywood
Jose Ferrec
Jose
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano
Josef Norin
Nereen
Ferrer
Joe
Nerin
Gus Norin
Jeanette MacDorald
Nelson Eddy
Miss Ransom Feted At Surprise Party
Miss Ransom was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by Miss Laverie Brown and Mrs. Exelsa Brown. Attendees included Miss Bogie Toney Miss Christine Tones Miss Eva Mae Dillon and others, with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ransom
Comar Wrias Elville
Dadla Ransmy
Coleord
Evelyn
Brown
Mies Lastena Dien
Joel Rades
Bogie Toney
Christine Tones
Eva Mae Dillon
T. Thompson
Ruth Ann Stump
Patey Dillon
Nas Rensom
Dan Walker
Rex Webb, Jr
Joel Rhodes
Ladena Dillon
Laverie Brown
Exelsa Brown
Dalla Ransany
Marriage Permit Filed In Mercer County Clerk Office
An application for a marriage license was filed in the Mercer County Clerk's office by Tioessie A. Denny and a second party identified only as Ti, both of Prinners, seeking authorization to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Toessie A. Denny
Prinners
Mercer County
Friction Between State and Defense Imperils U S Security
Stewart Alsop reports ongoing friction between the State and Defense departments endangers American security. Mutual suspicion and hostile acts undermine liaison, risking flawed policy on Korea and the Far East, with officials trading barbs and undermining joint strategy.
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Defense
U.S
Stewart Alsop
Washington
State Department
Kremlin
Defense Department
Korea
United States
Central Intelligence Agency
George Marshall
James Forrestal
Robert Lovett
State and Defense Departments
State
Defense Departments
Coal Industry Faces War Shift Amid Labor and Car Shortages
The coal industry weighs its switch to wartime duties as railcar shortages hamper output. Labor trends show young workers eye mechanized mines while surface strip operations shrink. Industry leaders caution about export oil shifts and capacity limits, with UMW contract terms up for renewal in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Advisory Council
Pittsburgh Consolidation
John L. Lewis
UMW
Lewis
Broadway Designer Macdonald Shapes Siamese UN Headquarter Decor
New York designer and interior decorator Alex Macdonald, famed for Broadway homes, plans an intricate Siamese style for Thailand s United Nations headquarters and a private Fifth Avenue residence. He uses mustard and white walls with an eighteenth century Siamese theme centering on a rhinoceros skin painting. Macdonald just returned from Italy designing a Marquess Gerini castle with iron stair nets and a 1000 candle lighting solution to avoid electric lights.
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New York
Alex Macdonald
Nove
United Nations
Thailand
Siam
Fifth Ave
Macdonald
Maly
Devor
Marquess Germi
St. Stefane
Ile Biyngaion
Nero
Marines Expand Fast Under Korea Mobilization
Marines outpace other services in rebuilding and expansion. The Corps aims to raise manpower by about 75 percent to roughly 130,000, mainly in ground forces. It calls up 50,000 volunteer reserves by Oct. 30 and plans to use organized reserve units and some air elements as needed. First Division and First Wing in Korea will be reinforced as the mobilization proceeds, with eventual full strength restoration on the West Coast. Names like James Roosevelt and Senator Joseph McCarthy appear among reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
State Department
Defense Department
38Th Parallel
Korea
Truman
National Security Council
Defense
Louis Johnson
Dean Achelson
Johnson
Congress
White House
Acheson
Louis
Clarke Beach
Washington
Marine Corps
Army
Navi
Air Force
Jin Korea
Coasi
WIM
Tile Marine Corps
James Roosevelt
Bavernor of
California
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
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Decker Clothing
P.O. Malones
Methodist Temple
Temple Methodists
W. H. Fogleson
Beaver Avenue
H. A. Sloan
Thomas J. Stafford
James Marlow
Pro Igram
Mperee
Boyle
Gene Handsaker
Fim Holton
Pittsburgh
L Transportation
Baltimore and Ohio
Broadway
Mark Barron
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