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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
2
Randolph Norton muses on Beckley planning ideas including a belt boulevard circling the city and a Memorial Airport. He notes railroads, airport funding politics, and argues Beckley should modernize with a full time city manager government to reduce delays and costs.
In Phenix City Alabama the mayor and council demand a $500 license from two Columbus Georgia newspapers or halt sales. The case echoes Huey Long's press tax but the U S Supreme Court guarded free press rights. The editors defend the public’s right to information and warn against government censorship.
The National Municipal League reports 72 cities have adopted city manager charters this year, the most in a single year. Beginning with 609 manager-governed cities, the total nears 700, with Cincinnati as the largest and others including Rochester, Houston, Miami, Toledo, and Dayton.
New York columnist Hal Boyle muses on fatherhood and the ideal upbringing of sons. He lists lessons from childhood through adolescence, advocating discipline, education, skill-building, and moral boundaries as a path to responsible manhood. He hypothetically disowns a son who pursues journalism, then pivots to guidance on character and opportunity.
Washington report outlines expected congressional moves to amend or repeal the Wagner act Norris La Guardia act and Fair Labor Standards Act. Discussion centers on foremen union exclusions back pay portal to portal and potential limits on strikes and secondary boycotts.
Gene Handsaker recounts how chance encounters and timing helped future stars enter cinema. Directors, agents, and managers spotted talent in unlikely places from William Demarest to Lana Turner while shy efforts and a war era beeswax surge shaped production.
Opposition grows to percentage leases where landlords take a share of receipts, prompting protests by retailers over inflated rents as sales rise. Benefits cited include predictable overhead and protection on slow-moving items, but risks include higher rents on profitable sales and discouraging low-margin stock.
In Parliament and industry circles a half century dream to bore a Channel tunnel linking England and France with direct rail service is revived. Labour MP J Christopher Shawcross leads the Channel Tunnel Committee arguing for defense and trade benefits despite concerns over ventilation costs and years of work ahead. France is viewed as receptive to the project with prior Channel Tunnel Company interests dating back 59 years.
Cynthia endures a strained night as Rita dominates Stan's invitation and undermines her confidence. Rita deflects blame while Stan tries to salvage romance, leaving Cynthia desolate and unsure if they will meet again. The chapter ends with unresolved tension and a promise to continue Monday.
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