Are there my takers Raleigh County Christmas tree farmers urged
Raleigh County residents with surplus land are urged to plant evergreens and holly for a Christmas tree bonanza. The piece estimates a profitable market if 5,000 outlets and thousands of trees are cultivated within two miles of Beckley, noting the potential to earn several thousand dollars for local farmers and proposing Christmas tree farming as a future venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Beckley
Canada
Shostakovich Praised In Moscow On Stalin Birthday
The composer Shostakovich is hailed in Moscow for Song of the Forests celebrating Stalin’s program. Dolmalevsky’s words proclaim Soviet devotion and obedience to Stalin, amid wide display of loyalty on Stalin’s 70th birthday with thousands of celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmitri Shostakovitch
Moscow
Stalin
Eugene Dolmalevsky
Santa Letters From a City Adorer and Givers
A whimsical note praising Santa’s work, urging support for local charity drives. The writer thanks Ted McDowell of the Toy Fund, Captain Roy Sones of the Salvation Army, and Frances Coleman who sells Christmas Seals. It asks Santa to remember the thousands contributing to these funds and suggests giving later if unsure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Rudolph
Santa
Ted McDowell
Roy Sones
Salvation Army
Frances Coleman
Tay Fund
Tust
Santa letter to workers urges more gifts this year
A letter from Thomas J. Stafford appeals to Santa Claus to boost charitable gifts for coal, rail, and community fund workers. The author urges Santa to push miners and families to give, note the hard year, and press John L. Lewis for more work and orders, while stressing the value of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Santa
Community Chest
Polio Find
Red Cross
Santa Clas
Washington
John L. Lewis
Corl Fields
Bug Dust
Stalin birthday contrasts in two worlds of praise
The piece notes how Soviet style pledges to Stalin rivaled the lavish gifts sent from Poland and East Germany, while in the United States the Roosevelt birthday raised funds for paralyzed citizens. Americans donated money to heal the sick, showing a democratic, voluntary tribute aligned with humanitarian aims rather than coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ple
Stalin
Ureim
Poland
East Germany
Russia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Beckley Competes for Air Force Academy Site
Rep Hedrick urges Secretary Symington consider Beckley or Charleston for the Air Force Academy. He cites Beckley’s plateau near Penman Airport and Charleston’s East airport access, mild climate, rail service, and central location as advantages for national defense and regional development.
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Charleston
BE. Hedrick
Air Force Academy
Hedrick
Air
W. Stuart Symington
Capitol
Cusloen
Beckley
Penman
Beckley Las
Lledrick
Christmas Is Time for Heart Thawing in U S
HAL BOYLE reflects on Christmas as a season of shared humanity amid poverty and struggle. He argues the true meaning lies in people feeling important to each other and offers gentle critique of commercialization while stressing compassion and the search for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Steff
New York
Mer Blow
Fang and Claw
Taro
Jesus Christ
Roark Bradford
Come Christiaas
Colters
Jesus
Sandy Claus
Uneasy Christmas Mood Amid Global Tensions
James Marlow surveys a world split into two armed camps as Christmas nears, with reports from Washington Paris Moscow and Berlin. The piece highlights looming military programs, Western arms aid, antiwar leaflets in France, Red Chinese advances, Stalin praise and Yugoslav accusations, defense warnings, and tough U.S. stance on peace and strength.
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James Marlow
Washington
United States
Ts Wester
Paris
France
Wall Street
China
Anainland
Moscow
Joseph Statin
Miao Tre-ting
Statin
V.M. Molotov
Iter
Politburo
Marshal Vito
Yugoslavia
Ele
Vito
Great Britain
Stalin
Cominform
Germany
Berlin
Freedom Movement
New York
Offense Johnson
U. S
Russia
Truman
Asu Res ‘Sion
Jlo
Stalin Stars in 1950 Forecasts and Scandals
New York astrologers mark Stalin's 70th birthday with forecasts for 1950. They describe him as ambitious, lucky, and dictatorial, predicting more territory and stronger cooperation amid health concerns. In Washington, Mrs. W Wayne LaMar reports African violet bees causing cross pollination chaos at her club meeting, fearing new flower varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ameria
Joe Stalin
Siberia
Joe
Sagittaccius
Archer
Cupid
Star Hin
Stalin
China
Lynn Wells
Washington
W. Wayne LaMar
Metropolitan
LaMar
Chinese Claim Dairen as Beijing-Aide to Sino Soviet Alliance
The Chinese government charges Beijing with seeking control of Dairen in Manchuria, challenging the Yalta framework as Moscow and Peiping move toward a joint Asia strategy. A Peiping meeting of Asiatic trade unionists signals Mao era control, with Li Li-san and Liu Shao-chi steering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Syewake
Washington
Siao Tse-tung
Moscow
Kremlin
Mao
Dairen
Manchurian
Yalta
Manchuria
Soviet Union
Dalien
Peiping
Asia
Europe
World Federation of Trade Unions
Li Li-san
Liu Shao-chi
Mao Tse-tung
Stalin
China
Saib
We Can Take Christmas With Us By Roma Cain Carter
A reflective column urges preserving the spirit of Christmas amid fears of rising debt and government overreach. The author contrasts holiday warmth with economic anxiety, calling for courtesy, understanding, and faith in ordinary workers, while urging action to protect freedoms and a peaceful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Cain Carter
Powers-That-Be
Russia
Heart of Happiness continues in Langtry saga
The story follows Arleta Chips as she negotiates restitution for valley farmers, confronts the Lanes, and plans a future with Calvin Sheridan while Allene schemes to force a reconciliation. Doakes is in hospital, and Arleta weighs social ties as she moves toward a new home and life with Cal. A separate note mentions a Tewkesbury memorial project for U S troops, to be dedicated in 1951 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grapier
Arleta
Maine
Kyiv
Alleta
Arteta
Calvin Sheridan
Tela
Munne
Calvin
Desert View
Mienet
Arieta
Leta
Cal
Ilanes
Allene
Caro
Carsons
Cat
Arteria
Tim
Allene’s
Miss Allene
Arlene
Mrs. Lane
Ariela
Arela
Sheridan
Ile
Cal Sheridan
Alfene
Tewkesbury
Tre Associated Press
England
United States
France
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