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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
2
The piece warns that internal corruption and labor unions threaten national war effort, drawing a parallel between prewar France and present American tensions. It blames rail and labor leadership for undermining industrial output while praising rank and file workers who keep wartime logistics moving.
The piece warns that unions must stay at their posts when the government seizes railroads to support the war effort. It argues calm reasoning now will aid later decisions and prevents a France-like collapse at home if unions neglect public responsibility.
Elizabeth Smart of Evanston confronts lawmakers over rushed Universal Military Training legislation amid wartime hysteria. The WCTU official warns the bill risks imprudent haste, while supporters cite peacetime preparedness as essential.
Congress investigates that for eight years truck operators have deducted state fines from federal taxes, treating penalties as legitimate business expenses. Critics question whether penalties for illegal activity should be deductible, likening it to criminal activity such as Capone era bootlegging.
Thomas F. Stafford highlights the Lewisburg Ronceverte fair under a big, modern expansion with improved grandstands and stalls. He praises Herefords, Angus, and Shorthorns from Greenbrier Stock Farms, Victor Farms, and Wilson Brothers, notes the grand champion bull Victor 244, and touts non profit gains reinvested in facilities.
In Korea an aerial hunt targets enemy Cubs misused to spot batteries. Lt Dan Morgan and a reporter fly an unarmed Mosquito over the Naktong front chasing a North Korean imposter plane, encountering a freckled, carrot-haired pilot as they defer to ground control and avoid friendly fire risks.
The Nation Today explains how Social Security old age pensions rise starting September 1 with even larger gains for the lowest benefits and about 50 percent for the top rate. Illustrative figures show Jones and his wife, or widow, receiving higher totals under the new scheme and note that future entrants after July 1, 1952 will share in higher maximums while the minimum stays at $20.
In a tense turn amid a divorce, Celia returns to London and contemplates a new life with Caroline, while Maria faces stricken emotions as Niall moves on. Lord Wyndham suffers a heart attack, altering the intertwined fates of Maria, Celia, Niall, and Charles.
The truncated excerpt follows Miss Delaney as a French visitor, Mr Laforge, arrives with a play to read while she weighs a looming end for Lord Wyndham and a remarriage plot. Pappy’s advice echoes: fight back, never whine, keep pursuing work.
Hollywood chats with Bob Hope as he recalls wartime tours and miles flown. He muses about visiting Korea if military regulations allow and mentions his plans for the state fairs and TV work. He describes Santa in The Lemon Drop Kid set and notes his theater roots and love of stage work.
Glen Rogers area residents attended the Scouter's Round Table at Kopperston Community Church. The Glen Rogers Boy Scout Troop and Cub Pack received ribbons won in the Beckley Scout Exposition.
A state charter was issued for Oak Hill Dairy Queen Inc and Oak Hill Dairy Products with $10,000 capital. The filing lists RB. J. Sheffler Anne Canter bury Sheffler and Richard Hatfield, all of Beckley, as organizers.
Bailes Hancock reunion scheduled Sunday at Orient Hill home of Mr and Mrs L J Bailes with speakers Rev St O B Trout Quinwood and Rev E Forbes Charmee. Angle family Hines to lead singing. Also announce birth of son to Mr and Mrs Buford EF Davis Edwight born in Boiarsky Memorial Hospital Kanawha City Monday.
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