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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
2
The piece argues against outlawing Communist ideas and for letting democracy compete openly. It warns that banning the party would push its ideas underground and threaten democratic life, urging reliance on existing laws and avoiding provocative control legislation.
Voters in Haleigh Fayette Wyoming McDowell Mercer and Summers districts with three acres or more may vote on September 5 for Southern Soil Conservation District supervisors. The notice urges landowners to elect capable men to safeguard soil fertility amid wartime demands and rising food needs.
Administration leaders push to bring up measures restricting Communist influence as Americans debate the limits of free speech and assembly. The piece stresses that constitutional rights do not protect sabotage or violent overthrow, urging sober congressional consideration by senators and representatives.
The United States urged UN delegates to press the Russian Malik to join talks, but he repeatedly refused, signaling Moscow's control. The piece notes Roosevelt and Churchill misjudgments, comparing Stalin to a stubborn figure and criticizing diplomacy as futile. A closing quip likens stubborn argument to reasoning with a lamp post.
At the State Fair in Lewisburg a Raleigh County man with a scrubby beard drew attention as centennial promotion prompts interest. Bug Dust notes a large Wood family gathering at Cedar Road, cherishing home ties, and urges chestnut tree replacement to sustain courthouse lawn beauty for Beckley’s future generations.
Pvt Lawrence Sizemore of Eccles serves five months on Eniwetok with the 511th Port Company before a Hawaii hospital transfer. Cpl Elton E Pate of Sophia enlisted 1948, served in Korea with the 15th Medical Battalion First Cavalry, and returned home on furlough. John Earl Bailey, 20, from Prosperity, returns to the carrier In the Navy after a seven day leave. Pvt Thomas L Strickland of Eccles undergoes Lackland Air Force training for a technical career. Herbert Ervin one ace begins Navy recruit training at Great Lakes. Pvt Shirley E Fitzgerald of Harvey and Pvt James H Crockett of Oak Hill report to Lackland for indoctrination at the world’s largest Air Force base. Paris Graham of Midway recalled to active Navy duty. James E McCormick of Beckley participates in the Atlantic Fleet midship phase aboard USS Missouri with about 1,400 midshipmen and ROTC students.
In Tokyo, Joseph Alsop analyzes Korea war dynamics noting North Korean divisions in action and more on the way. He argues United States air supremacy limits a quick victory, but warns a long, costly conflict lies ahead with 13 North Korean divisions fighting and eight US allied divisions poised for defense and limited offense.
Don Whitehead recalls a brutal Korea day with blistering heat and uphill infantry toil under enemy fire. Medics tend the wounded as planes provide air support and soldiers endure exhausted journeys to hospitals, while a night rain ushers the veterans toward a changed life.
The Nation Today reports two major Social Security shifts. Benefits rise for current and future retirees, with staged increases: September 1, 1950 and July 1, 1952, plus eased coverage rules letting about 500,000 more seniors qualify. Maximums rise from 46 to 68.50 then to 80 after July 1, 1952. Average pension projected near 50 monthly. Public notices note many 65 year olds with some covered work now qualify.
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