Raleigh Register 1948 Publication Details and Rates
The Raleigh Register in Beckley West Virginia outlines publishing details, offices and staff, Associated Press rights, ad reps, and subscription rates including daily and Sunday plans. It notes carriers and distributors are independent contractors and mentions concerns about anti communism messaging in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Newspapers, Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton W. Va
Thomas F Stafford
Associated Press
Focal
KAT
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
AEE
Francisco
Los Angeles
Aldentz
Dallas
Hayes
West Virginia
Pendent
Bachle Newspapers Corporation
Russia risks a future vacuum as science links fade
The piece argues Russia’s policy shifts break with international scientific cooperation, citing the halt of student exchanges and the Russian Academy of Sciences severing ties with the British Royal Society after Sir Henry Dale’s resignation. It warns that rejecting Mendelian genetics and world ideas could push Russia into stagnation and dark ages.
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Moscow
Academy of Science
British
Royal Society
Russian Academy
Henry Dale
British Royal Society
Russia
N. [. Vavilov
Lenin Academy of Genetics
Vavilov
Communist Party
Marx
Lenin
Stalin
Mendel
Seven Years After Pearl Harbor Beckley Remembers
The piece reflects on the sudden shift from ordinary Sunday chatter in Beckley to shock and resolve after Pearl Harbor. It recalls initial disbelief, wartime bravado fading to determine a shared effort, Roosevelt’s infamy speech, and the early strikes on Guam Wake and the Philippines as the nation faced a long war.
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Beckley
Pearl Harbor
Pearl
Sam
Hawaii
Orson Welles
Mars
Imperial Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Guam
Wake
Philippines
Manila
Pearl Harbor Day Reflections On War And Duty In Beckley
The piece recalls wartime milestones from Colin Kelly’s bombing to Guadalcanal and stresses the need for a strong military. Beckley plans events this week to honor memory and reinforce resolve amid debates on taxes and a shrinking armed force.
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War Department
Colin Kelly
East Indies
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Alamo
Congress
Solomons
Guadalcanal
Beckley
America
A Political Plum in West Virginia Jail Feeding Reform
The piece notes a long running jail feeding profit scheme in West Virginia and argues the next Legislature must close the gap left by prior reforms. It warns that shifting profits from sheriffs to county courts may persist, urging amending legislation before the next session to end the weakness.
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West Virginia
Clarence Meadow
House
Senate
Raleigh County
Boyle’s Hypochondriac Cure Goes Sour For Editor
Hal Boyle narrates pretending to stay healthy by borrowing hypochondriacs remedies. After sharing the scheme he twists his ankle and learns it is a rheumatoid infection not gout. A doctor prescribes rest and epsom salts while Boyle plans to charm future sufferers with a spoof remedy.
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Hal Boyle
Whitten
Jane
Frances
Bao
Doc
America
Emi
Supreme Court weighs jurisdiction in Japanese war-crimes case
Washington The Supreme Court debated whether it has the right to hear appeals from seven Japanese war-crime defendants after a Tokyo trial. Justice Jackson had recused from related Nazi cases but joined to allow arguments on jurisdiction, shaping whether the court may hear the Japanese appeals.
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Tokyo
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Japan
United States
Goering
von Ribbentrop
Germany
Truman
International
U. S
High Court
Jackson
Hollywood Chat on Hair Styles and Star Talk
Hollywood gossip notes Marilyn Maxwell discusses hair color and believability in film roles. She explains why brunettes often land stronger parts and recalls experiences with whistling fans and premiere perceptions. Shirley Temple and Esther Williams headlines add light entertainment notes from the week. A driver named John Francesa posted bond for speeding in Oak Hill.
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Hollywood
Marilyn Maxwell
Clarinda, Trown
Marilyn
Race Street
Stanwyck
Wyman
Jane Wyman
Johnny Belinda
Shirley Temple
John Agar
Susan
Shirley
Jack
Utah
Mr. Belvedere
Esther Williams
Esther
Ricardo Montalban
Register
Oak Hill
John Francesa
Fayetteville
East’ End
Main Street
G. 0.Martin
Proposed Joint Chiefs Chair to unify US military roles
A plan to appoint a single professional chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is discussed to resolve interservice rivalries. General Eisenhower is named as a likely temporary holder, with General Omar Bradley as a possible successor to implement a long range strategic plan and direct interservice disputes. The idea aims to prevent wasteful budgets and strengthen American rearmament while maintaining economy.
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Washington
American Defense Organization
Army
Navy
Air Force
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William Leahy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Eisenhower
Columbia University
James V. Forrestal
Key West
Newport
Eisenhower
Omar Bradley
Truman
United States
Joint Research and Development Board
Car stylists create the illusion of roominess in postwar cars
Detroit report from the Automobile Manufacturers Association notes designers moved engines forward and widened styling to give the impression of bigger cars without increasing length or weight. It cites a few models, price rises since 1939, and the joint need to recover tooling costs before further changes.
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David J. Wilkie
Preto Automotive Baker
Detroit
Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
Car Makers’ Organization
Ale Makers’ Association
United States
Automobile Facts
The
Kanawha Supervisor Addresses Art Teachers
Miss Gracia Groves art supervisor of Kanawha County schools spoke to about 125 principals and art teachers at Knob School. She gave a county wide refresher for art teachers Friday night and repeated Saturday morning for teachers from one room schools. The county board of education arranged the meetings.
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Kanawha
Register
Princeton
Gracia Groves
Kanawha County
Mercer County Elementary Principals Association
Knob
McKinney Granted Permit for One-Room Addition
Robert McKinney receives city approval to build a 12 by 14 foot living quarters room as an addition to an out-building on Mullens Hill. Frame materials will be used in the construction. The permit was issued after his application to the city clerk.
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McKinney
Register
Mullens
Robert McKinney
Mullens Hill
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A. J. Adams
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Schenley
Jim Ae
Schenley Distillers Corp
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