West Virginia cities plan big budgets and higher taxes
A University of Raleigh study shows West Virginia cities will spend 14.4 million and counties 13 million in the year ending next June, funded mainly by property taxes and other fees. It warns current revenue cannot cover costs, urging higher taxes to sustain police, fire, and street work, with per person municipal 17.36 dollars and county 6.49 dollars.
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West Virginia
Bureau of Government Research
University
Harold J. Shamberger
Raleigh
Shamberger
A Great Combine The WWII Leaders as a Unified Team
In a post Normandy era recap the trio Marshall Eisenhower Bradley formed a powerful WWII strategy trio. Marshall designs the blueprint, Eisenhower provides force, and Bradley backs with manpower and weapons. Now unchanged in role yet facing new aggressors, they are billed as America’s strongest shield against communism.
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Marshall
Eisenhower
Bradley
George Catlett Marshall
Dwight Eisenhower
Omar Bradley
Army
Europe
America
Unnecessary Now Threats War Over Color TV Plans
The government contemplates banning adapters and color TV sets during the emergency provoking indignation among electronics men and TV enthusiasts. Critics question the necessity of color television as an unnecessary refinement during hard times.
Christmas dinner for Beckley children hosted by Rotary Club
About 70 Beckley area children enjoyed a turkey dinner hosted by the Rotary Club with an ersatz Santa distributing gifts. The event broke the kids’ shyness as Rotarians provided entertainment and hats made by Institute Elementary School art classes. A four year old’s piece laments theft of turkeys, hoping thieves return them.
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Beckley and
Rotary Club
el Chico
Rotary
Rotarians
Beckley
W_ggs
Tom Turk
Joe Moran
Crosby
Institute
Bug Dust
Michael J. Williams
Maynor
Mamma
Heaven
Michael
Rosenberg affair exposed new anti democracy forces
The Senate Armed Services Committee cleared Anna Rosenberg of Communist charges but warned the case reveals a new underworld power troubling U S policy. The piece traces a web from Rosenberg’s appointment to testimony by figures linked with anti Semitism and communism and argues against yielding to political blackmail. It notes the involvement of Gerald L K Smith Benjamin Freedman Ralph De Sola and others and calls for caution in face of such pressure.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Anna M. Rosenberg
Rosenberg
United States of America
Anna Rosenberg
America
Defense
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Gerald L. K. Smith
Smiths
Benjamin Freedman
Freedman
Ubel
Smith
New York
Hallomb Richardson
Joe McWilliams
Richardson
Ralph de Sola
de Sola
Society For the Preservation
de Sota
The
Society
Metropolitan Opera Company
Texas Oil Company
American Broadcasting Company
Guiseppe Verdi
John Reed Club
Joseph McCarthy
News
Fulton Lewis Jr
John Rankin
Nation debates draft policy and college deferments
Washington considers how to staff a larger armed force with educated leaders. James Conant urges universal two-year service with college after service, while the AAU supports a 27 month plan starting at 18 with limited deferments. Hershey committees push deferral for brainiest youths attending college, subject to scholastic standards, with later service. The American Council on Education backs adjusted tests and post college service unless picked for other work. Draft registrations include all 18 year olds. only 19 year olds face potential drafting as forces grow.
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James Marlow
Washington
LOOK
James B. Conant
Harvard University
America
Conant
Army
Navy
Air Force
Association of American Universities
Association of Educators
AAU
Defense Department
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Hershey
Hershey Committees
American Council On Education
Council
National Educational Association
Land Grant Colleges Associations
The Thing and a Korean Clergyman Interview
A Hollywood column by Jack MacBerno (For Hal Boyle) details a Korean clergyman David Chung praising armed U N aid to fight, plus Hollywood notes on The Thing. Chung recalls Christians in Seoul under Red occupation and the loss of church leaders. The piece also covers Howard Hawks promoting science fiction and describes The Thing, its plot, makeup, and a nun-like dialogue about its existence.
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Jack MacbErn
Hal Boyle
United Nations
Korea
David Chung
University of Toronto
Chodong Presbyterian
Seoul
South Korea
Chung
North Korea
Northwest Korea
Hollywood
Howard Hawks
Jim Arness
Loretta Young
U. S
North Pole
Best Seller Serial White Witch Doctor
Ellen Burton narrates as she works as a nurse and doctor at a Congo mission with translator N ege. Facing scarce supplies and jungle hazards, she treats villagers while Dr. Mary arrives by river to help, revealing clashes with witch doctors and African dietary needs shaping care and outcomes.
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N’ege
Ellen Burton
Congo
Fear and duty in Africa at the witch doctors' huts
Dr Mary, 73, the Big White Witch Doctor, and Ellen accompany a crowd to a former hospital now used as a clinic. The scene reveals local healers, village beliefs, and a blunt clash of cultures as the pair confronts fear, rites, and the need to work within Muungu's power.
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Africa
Agatha
Earlys
Sister Agatha
Dr. Early
Ellen
Mary
Congo
Dr. Mary
Greenhorn
Muungu
Lemuel
Kalengh Register subscription rates and notices
The Kalengh Register lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday by mail six months for five dollars and one year for nine dollars in advance. It notes a two percent WV sales tax on mail rates and directs readers to contact local carriers for home delivery.
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West Virginia
Reskiny Newspapers Corporation
Santa Cowboy Christmas Tale by Lucrece Hudgins
A Christmas story follows Bucky and Happy Boy as Santa arrives in Santa Land. Dasher returns, elves prepare toys, and Lonesome Boy becomes Happy Boy. The Jindians share a peaceful feast with Chief Hurricane, while Santa brings gifts and a festive ending. Santa vows a merry Christmas to all.
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Asher
Bucky
Dasher
Santa Land
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Jollier
Tweedleknees
Lonesome Boy
Happy Boy
Anta
Chief Hurricane
Cowboy
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Cardinal Spellman
Nation Today
BY Gene Handsaker
Cal-Tech
Hawks
Howard
Ndertoo
N'ege
Dukas
Mrs. Early
By Louise A. Stinetorf
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Hinton
W. Va
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Katz Agency
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Dallas
R. Cowboy
Lucrece Hudgins
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