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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1952
Page
2
Editorial traces the rise of labor rights from the 1930s to the Taft-Hartley era. It argues laws curbed exploitation and strikes but warns ongoing friction risks mobilization setbacks and wartime preparedness. It cites the steel strike as a warning of delayed production and loss of lives.
The State Road Commission announced widening from Ury to Amigo but the final plan narrows the Ury to Beckley segment by four feet. Residents and coal miners fear bottlenecks and question whether past promises accounted for future traffic growth.
Bill Fay argues in Collier's that speeding from 55 to 65 mph on a 1000 mile trip saves two hours and forty eight minutes but costs $12 more in fuel and oil. He notes the time savings yield about four dollars per hour, while safety odds favor 55 mph, making the higher speed not worthwhile.
Autumn's approach brings a plea to conserve soil and forests as hillsides erode after road building and mining. The piece contrasts careful farming with neglect, warns of polluted streams and poorer landowners, and cites stewardship from farmers and communities like the Friends of the Land.
A playful look at medieval life and knighthood versus modern times. The piece contrasts armor, weaponry, taxes, and manners with contemporary comforts and explores why knightly culture faded. It mixes humor with vivid, somewhat satirical anecdotes on 12th century life.
A prayer asks Almighty God to save people from terror and war. It requests guidance for leaders to seek peaceful paths and to walk in mercy and power. Authored by Conrad Beegendorf of Rock Island Illinois, president of Augustana College.
Pvt Charles R Link of MacArthur assigned to Fifth Armored Division Camp Chaffee Ark for basic training after Ft Meade processing. Pvt Elis Gunter of Skelton undergoing 16 weeks basic at Camp Breckinridge Ky assigned to 101st Airborne after Ft Meade. Pvt Martin D Shrewsbury in Japan with First Cavalry Division. wife Lucille at Herndon. Pvt Hansford Cunningham II in Germany with Second Armored Division. parents in MecAl Bin. Pvt Cletis A Li of Beckley completes light truck drivers course at Ft Jackson S C. Pvt Russell T Carter in Japan with First Cavalry after Ft Belvoir and Camp Roberts. Pvt Lavern Roark at Sampson AFB New York undergoing basic training. dairy farm worker before enlistment. Pvt Paul E Britt in Anti-Aircraft Missile branch at Ft Bliss Texas studying radar maintenance. Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. Pvt Quillie Smith completes eight-week course at Seventh Army Food Service School Ludwigsburg Germany. son of Mrs Virgie Smithson entered service Oct 25 1950 after training at Ft Knox Camp Atterbury and Ft Benning. formerly a Virginian Railway surveyor.
Eisenhower and Stevenson are urged to detail real differences and specify plans if elected. The campaign frame shift focuses on issues such as arming allies, Korea, Taft Hartley, corruption, tax cuts, and FEPC. Both show similar stances on many topics but differ in emphasis and stated readiness to act.
A playful column by William Rit surveys postwar concerns with economy and daily life. It wields satirical sketches from labor policy to aging beauty trends, interlacing musings on debt, borrowing, and social fads with winked observations about public figures and routines.
Washington column warns the next president faces the survival of the republic as mankind’s central problem. It argues Korea, balance of power, and Western alliance strains demand strong leadership and clear public understanding to mobilize defense and reform.
Industrial output reached high marks with freight carloads at post December highs and electric power use up from January. Construction awards topped 1.366 billion with over two billion for atomic energy, while oil and coal output rose to multimonth highs and retail activity held steady near prewar levels. Inflation climbed with the cost of living index at a July peak and wages tied to CPI edged higher.
Producer Frank Ross finally secures an October start date after a decade of delays and studio upheaval. RKO and MGM battles, Hughes ownership, and budget shifts shaped the troubled path, with Tyrone Power or possibly Ann Blyth and Ingrid Bergman eyed for lead roles.
A collage of World War II era notes recount Raleigh County veterans and a Fairmont convention. It mentions Axis bank closures in Brazil and the Duke of Kent’s death in Scotland during wartime service.
Movie notes summarize light summer entertainment with Peter Lawford shot in a humorous hospital setting. Nurse Jane Greer pursues Lawford amid mischief and a sub plot with intern Gig Young. A cranky rancher, family feuds, and a Texas showdown fade into a rather disappointing frontier tale with uneven acting.
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