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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
2
The piece notes coal’s waning market share as oil gains, due to oil’s lower cost and easier handling. It argues miners face reduced hours and demand, despite high wages. Maintaining mine operation is costly when demand drops, yet downturns threaten livelihoods in coal regions.
National Interfraternity Conference delegates in Washington urged Greek letter societies to end religious or racial membership barriers. Although some local chapters still resist, the trend shows growing acceptance of Negroes meeting character standards, signaling a shift toward less intolerance and gradual social influence by educated youth.
By Thomas F Stafford Bug Dust notes the sudden deaths of Ted McDowell editor and Katsy Harvey a civic leader. McDowell died in his sleep while visiting Charleston. Harvey was killed by a gun misfire. The community recalls their lifelong service and hopes they continue to inspire from beyond.
AP staff writer HAL Boyle profiles Albert Einstein noting his humility about taxes and philanthropy while tracing his impact on science and society. The piece highlights Einstein's relativity theory, pacifist ideals, charity, and quirks, including forgetfulness and simple attire, as he navigates fame and global issues.
In 1950 congressmen must balance votes on bills with attention to voters. The coming year demands heightened awareness of public opinion as they face electoral pressures. The piece emphasizes the dual role of lawmakers between legislation and voter expectations.
The piece outlines looming political battles as Congress returns, focusing on Trumanite strategy, Taft Hartley repeal fights, and civil rights politics amid 1950 campaigns. It also covers Jane Cowl's return to acting, Hollywood tensions, and a San Francisco health district notice involving DDT spraying and pigeons.
New York reports a sensational claim that flying saucers are space vehicles from another planet. The Air Force disputes this view, saying studies do not support extraterrestrial origin. True magazine, citing an eight-month inquiry by Donald E Keyhoe, asserts Earth has been under long-range observation by intelligent beings from another planet, detailing three main saucer types and Project Saucer investigations.
Percy Al Roy Meyerhoff proposes that many farm haystack fires come from farmers leaving jug like containers on stacks. He says sunlight focused through a jug can burn skin, citing a personal incident on his farm as evidence.
Washington observers outline President Truman's 1950s strategy to rally three key voting blocs labor farmers and Negroes by pressing repeal of Taft Hartley civil rights and Brannan farm plans while Congress blocks action. The plan aims to win unchallenged control of the 82nd Congress and influence voters next November.
Hollywood profile of Spike Jones and his orchestra detailing tour earnings, recording milestones, and film contracts. It notes $120,000 for 16 days at the Texas State Fair, $4,500 to $5,000 per night in various cities, a 1,100,000 copy single, golden records from RCA Victor, and plans for a comedy western. Mentions Jones’s perfectionist approach, elaborate props, and the band’s setup with up to 42 voices or a full symphony to introduce tunes. Also covers personal details: marriage to Helen Grayce, son Lindley Armstrong Jones Jr., Beverly Hills house purchase, and behind the scenes rehearsal discipline.
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