Petrillo Fights FM Growth and Network Access
The piece argues James Caesar Petrillo blocks FM broadcasting expansion by demanding double pay and limiting network feeding. It notes a Chicago federal court ruling that the Lea Act is unconstitutional, allowing Petrillo to continue pressuring networks and musicians. The author calls for new, fair labor laws benefiting the public and hints at Congress addressing these deficiencies.
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James Caesar Petrillo
Caesar
Mutual
NBC
Columbia
American
Blondie
Dagwood
Frank Sinatra
Uuis
Chicago
Petrillo
Petrilio
U.S
Walter Labay
Labuy
Lea
United States
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Christmas Birth Announcement From Bethlehem
A nativity scene describes Mary and Joseph in a stable with Jesus placed in a manger. An angel brings good tidings to shepherds in the field and a heavenly chorus proclaims peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
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Lake
Stabilizing Beckley in West Virginia 1937 Editorial
The Raleigh County town Beckley, dependent on coal, should diversify to steadier income. The 1937 editorial urges developing factories near mines, dairying, farming, and especially tourism. It argues coal wealth is not local, so invest wages locally and develop permanent, nonmining industries to stabilize the economy for future generations.
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Register
Beckley
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Onside Capital
Virginia
United States
The Registers Platform For Beckley And Raleigh County
The Register outlines a public platform supporting a mud-free secondary ronda an adequate airport city garbage disposal expansion at Grandview and Little Bea ver parks more mine workers on their own home steads grow more of our own foodstuff managerial forms of local government public library building one cent per ton for advertising smoke legs coal promotion of tourist business by capitalizing on climate and scenery and by improving facilities for tourists factory space for new enterprises widespread practice of conservation
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Grandview
Little Beaver Parks
The Carpenter's Taxes and a Bethlehem Tax Tale
RANDOLPH NORTON reflects on Joseph and Mary in Nazareth and Bethlehem. He compares ancient taxes under Rome with modern tax use, arguing taxes fund schools roads health and welfare, while lauding how Jesus’ teachings shifted civilization toward mercy and mutual aid.
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Joseph
Nazareth
Holy Land
Gallilee
David
Mary
Caesar Augustus
Rome
Nazareh
Bethlehem
Lyon County
Emporia
Judea
Roman Empire
Jesses
Confucius
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Jesus
Hab
Six Raleigh County Schools Commended for Attendance
Six Raleigh County schools earned commendations from the Board of Education Attendance Department for strong November attendance. Notables include Beckley One-Room Cranberry and Douglin with high percentages. Maple Meadow and others reported near perfect rates. The presentation cited principal leadership and precise attendance figures across multiple school categories.
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Raleigh County
The
Board of Education
E. R. Hartson
Que-riem
Maple Meadow
Lula Cooper
Beckley
Jancipal
Bac
Jontown
L. O. Cooper
Jonben
Rho
Del
Guy Rumberg
Harper R Penepal
Sophia
Cook
Neave
Cranberry
Laura Watkins
Douglin
E. Moss Cook
Chapter Twenty One Drama Drifts Through Dinner
Rita Moody and Ross Maitland share a quiet dinner as Cynthia schemes to push them together while Mamie tends to details. Rita questions marriage due to Maitland's age and steadiness, Cynthia pushes for happiness, and the night ends with unresolved wishes and a hint of tomorrow.
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Maitland
Rita Moody
Jess
Rita
Stanley Roberts
Stan
Cynthiat
Lea
bothRita
Mamile
Miz Moody
Mamie
Cynthia
Cinders
Mr. Maisland
Ross Maitland
Cynthia Rose
Petter
Christmas Tree Fire Injures Mr and Mrs Mankin
Christmas tree lights sparked a fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Mankin on Poplar Street South Maltens. The blaze broke out as they and granddaughter Judy trimmed the tree. Mrs. Mankin fought it with water while Mr. Mankin rushed to the basement for more water.
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Negisire
Pastor Promotes Peace Through Coopera tion in Pineville PTA
Pastor Harry L. Stevens of Cook Memorial Baptist Church urged Pineville PTA members to build peace through close cooperation among school home and church during the group’s meeting. He linked Christmas peace to better human relations as students performed tunes and the PTA reported 143 new members from a membership drive. The next PTA meeting will be at the high school in January.
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Register Slatt
Willer
Pineville
Harry L. Stevens
Cook Memorial Baptist Church of
Parent-Teachers Association
Hev
Stevens
Trade Sesson
Billie Layman
Ralph Hale
P.A
Beckley Woman's Father Succumbs
Mrs. Dol Daniel of 200 Granville Avenue reports the death of her father John W. Morton aged 82. He died last night at St Luke's Hospital in Baise Idaho after a period of illness. Morton had visited Beckley on several occasions and Mrs. Daniel recently returned after visiting him.
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Dol Daniel
Granville Avenue
John W. Morton
Beckley
St Luke's ‘Hospital
Baise
Idaho
Annual Xmas Party Given By Employes
Raleigh County Health Department employs hosted their annual Christmas party for about 50 local people with refreshments. Attendees included Miss Frances Coleman Mrs Ednn Richmond Mrs Mabel Lewis Mrs Fred Kell man Mrs Leata Higgins J Williams and Dr W W Hume exchanging gifts. The article notes the U S flag has 13 shines and the Great Seal bears 13 emblems with the olive branch and arrows in the eagle’s talons.
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Raleigh County Health Department
Frances Coleman
Ednn Richmond
Mabel Lewis
Fred Kellman
Leata Higgins
J. Williams
W. W. Hume
U. S
Great
United Fates
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Beckley and
Randolfh Norton
William Allen White
Kan
Post Office Department
Rainelle
Reg- Maytnie Persinger
Gular
Dream Temple
Feset
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Yuletide
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