This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1943
Page
2
Classified as a historical newspaper page segment from Raleigh Register Evening and Sunday Morning. The piece lists editorial staff, Associated Press rights, advertising representatives, and subscription rates for Beckley West Virginia and surrounding towns. The date indicates December 5, 143, with publication and pricing details reflecting the era.
A two year Pearl Harbor anniversary column laments missed warnings and leaders’ blindness. It praises military valor, notes heavy losses in the Pacific and calls for continuing resolve to defeat Japan, warning against appeasement and urging accountability for past errors.
General Mark Glark laments the surge of officials touring battle zones from Italy to Virginia during the war. He argues officials resemble inspectors rather than strategists, and their visits echo the historic pressures faced in crises before Foch took command.
The piece criticizes officials for visiting the front and disturbing General Mark Clark. It argues such visits disrupt wartime focus and distract leaders from providing aid and planning. The author urges keeping traveling dignitaries at home to avoid hindering military effort.
Editor and Publisher questions Allied headquarters handling of the Patton incident in North Africa. It notes initial denial to civilians, a later admission of reprimand and punishment, and argues the armed forces failed to tell the truth to the public while soldiers and reporters knew the facts.
The article notes a 1942 federal loss by the Post Office and introduces the Bareh bill proposing that all government agencies pay their own postage and track expenditures. The aim is to curb waste, reveal real costs, and lighten postal burdens while seeking a middle way between profit and subsidies.
A concise observation notes that financially prudent individuals monitor expenses tightly to ensure all bills remain current, avoiding missed payments and debt.
Private Jack Midkiff, Guadalcanal veteran, is spending leave with parents in Pax, wearing a Presidential Unit Citation and Purple Heart. His brother serves in a marine parachute regiment in the South Pacific. Seaman Grayson Whitely trained at Great Lakes and worked in Baltimore before enlisting, while Ernest Light was slightly wounded in Italy. Additional notes cover Corporal Sam Hyslop's return to Camp Forrest, Private Samuel L. Roark at Camp Wheeler, and two Miller brothers stationed overseas, plus other local servicemen training and assignments across the nation.
Worcester County State’s Attorney William G. Korbin said an abortion ring tied to Delaware Maryland and Virginia may have operated for eight to ten years. An arrest in Nelsonia Virginia led to a Maryland Ocean City mother and a Delaware girl aiding investigators. The Ocean City woman was hospitalized in Salisbury with injuries and later gave details to authorities. Grand jury action in Accomac County is planned as more names surface.
BLUEFIELD selecting any sort of an all all team is senseless like arguing with in laws or beating horses with rent money. A guy who has done all three begins autumn madness by announcing the official 143 All conference football team.
A Memorial auditorium program by Woodrow Wilson High School students showcased strong talent from Bob Davis and his saxophone to Barbara Dunkley. The all student show raised funds for the Red Cross War Relief and featured dance routines, can can, hula, jitterbug, and an encore for many numbers.
Charleston reports show the Republican committee expands with a permanent headquarter and party newspaper The West Virginia Republican to mobilize support ahead of the May primary Officers include exec secretary Tom Clovis and editor Frances Douglas The slate of candidates grows as Mrs Chauncey Stinerman seeks secretary of state again and Kenneth W Shaffer runs for state superintendent The contest intensifies with D Boone Dawson and Raymond Funkhouser among main rivals and a dispute over a national magazine article masking political ambitions.
Homer Dew, 28, son of J C Dew of Beckley, promoted from second to first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, war department announces. Formerly a route teen and rporter for Beckley Newspapers. enlisted March 1941, per his father. Also, the Friendly Four Quartette will sing on the Good News Hour at Radio WJILS Beckley Sunday afternoon from 6:00 to 6:30.
The House Naval Committee disclosed a 5 billion dollar expansion to build 2.5 million tons of auxiliary vessels including attack transports escort carriers and landing craft totaling another 1 million tons. The move signals intensified amphibious warfare and the need for closer land sea integration as designs reflect modern sea power shifts from traditional ships. The committee warned of likely losses in these ship types as warfare expands.
School bus drivers are scarce, with J. W. Evans, transportation supervisor, saying three or four more are needed and new hires start at 100 dollars per month. Proceeds from the Varsity Vare jeties event will aid the Red Cross war relief. The Woodrow Wilson High School talent show in the Memorial building was directed by Mit Sarah Corona with Bob Davis and his band, Duke Williams as master of ceremonies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.