West Virginia veterans bonus debate targets Joe and public
An editorial directed at Joe urges vigilance against a veteran bonus push tied to a constitutional amendment. It warns the plan would force new taxes to fund a 300 to 400 dollar payment, draining funds from schools, hospitals, and public services across West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Marine Corps
West Virginia
Caele Sam
West Virginia University
National Guard
Patteson
Inside Decker Clothing plant open house and production notes
The Decker Clothing factory showcased its modern one floor operation with an assembly line for suits and a shipping room heading to nationwide destinations. Ted Decker said last week saw about 900 suits produced and the incentive based pay could raise earnings for a majority of female workers as production expands.
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Decker Clothing
Decker
Skeilun
Ted Decked
Ted
Deckers plant shows gains but warns on line bottlenecks
Thomas F. Stafford notes willingness to learn and speed in workers at Deckers clothing plant in Beckley. He cites assembly line risk from weak links such as a poor pocket sewer, and reports turnover easing after a peak at Bradley. The new enterprise promises a bright future with expanding production.
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Deckers
Ted
Bradley
Ted Decker
Slanford Road
Beckley
Boyle's Column on Fat, Diets, and Calorie Luxury
The column muses on dieting, weight, and American attitudes toward fat. It quotes past figures like Lillian Russell and Grover Cleveland and argues for valuing calories and enjoyable food over extreme thinness, predicting a future calorie renaissance and profitable fat-free calorie creations.
Government Mobilizes $1 35 Million for Western Storm Relief
President Truman authorizes rapid disaster aid totaling $1.35 million to aid western storm victims and cattlemen. Relief funds are distributed via the Indian bureau Interior department and army to clear roads, deliver hay by air, and sustain stricken communities. Congress approved $1 million after initial requests.
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Washington
Red Cross
Iite
Alexandria
Alaska
Edith Abbott
Congress
Texas
Cleveland
J. Philip Fleming
Rep. Granger
Utah
St Marys Training School Life Under Strain in 1949
An editor's note reports at St Marys West Virginia that 126 mentally deficient children receive limited schooling and rudimentary manual training. Superintendent Riggs says several boys have found work while most youths lack placement and adequate psychiatric care. The facility faces aging dorms, fire risks, partial medical service, and scarce funds for recreation despite occasional community support.
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Charleston Gazette
Register
Charles Armentrout
Harry R. Riges
West Virginia Blueboot
Riggs
St. Marys
Weston
Rigel
Huntington
Huntington State
Higgs
Bright
St. Marys School
Harry Riggs
Stt. Marys
St. Mary Theater
West Virginia
Marry for Money Chapter Twenty Six Night Upstairs
Gail questions Brad about his violin skill and they discuss attending Erich Sturm and Helena. A visit to Sturm’s apartment reveals his wheelchair bound, scarred, once imposing presence. Gail observes Brad’s talent, Erich’s bitter mood, and Helena’s fragile happiness amid caution and lingering misery.
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Gail
Brad
Helena
Finch
Erich
Erleh
Erich Sturm
Alexandria
Dr. Sturm
Spencer
Selena
By Faith Baldwin and Helena Sturm in a World War Tale
The narrative recounts a surgeon feared for his life under the Nazis and a scientist heroine, Helena Sturm. It follows Erich’s dangerous heart operation, his capture and confinement, his liberation by an army doctor, Helena’s escape via Sweden to America, and a detective’s search into the fate of her father as the couple settles back home. The tone blends dramatic fate with wartime peril and personal devotion.
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United States
Pompston
Alexandria
Gail
Brad
Helena Sturm
Erich
Sweden
America
Yhim
Vienna
Helena
Beckley Catholics Pray for Cardinal Amid Treason Case
Beckley Catholics join others in praying for Cardinal Midzendly awaiting death sentence for alleged treason against Hungary. Father John Valpin of St Francis de Sales Church led a 7 30 p m service with special prayers for the primate.
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Beckley
Cardinal Midzendly
John Valpin
St. Francis de Sales Church
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Thomas F. Stafford
Boyle
New York
Henry
WVU
Napoleon
Waterloo
Julius Cascar
Grover Cleveland
Willian Howard
Lillian Russell
Land of
Plenty
Henry Ford
Nation Today
James Farlan
Children’s
St. Mary’s
Pat
Andrews
Mr Andrews
Sam
Rogers
Faith Baldwin
Cardinal
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