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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
2
Roma Cain Carter explains steps for aspiring writers to start and succeed. She emphasizes writing about personal interest, using simple language, studying market needs, and starting with letters to editors. She shares experiences with Country Gentleman and Farm Journal and stresses hard work, persistence, and steady routines.
The Register reports on West Virginia higher education funding and the push for the state university to receive a larger share. It notes that while West Virginia University is strong in some departments, many colleges struggle with staff and equipment. The piece argues for consolidation, cites Fairmont College near Morgantown, and laments graduates leaving the state to study and work elsewhere.
The piece argues taxes will remain high for years due to a five billion annual interest bill on the national debt in Truman’s budget. It calls for a thorough tax reform to fund government while minimizing economic harm, urging Congress to tackle the tough job now.
Republicans who forecast a twenty percent tax cut face criticism about feasibility. The debate focuses on practicality and political risk of promising large reductions without clear funding.
A legend among Army transport pilots tells how a C 47 flight loaded with Chinese troops escaped a crash by forcing the passengers to jump with a sergeant who linked his trousers into makeshift parachutes. The tale ends claiming all Chinese soldiers exited the plane safely.
James Marlow reports on a Supreme Court decision upholding that state funded bus fare for parochial school children does not break the constitutional wall between church and state. The ruling notes vanishing future guarantees, urges caution, and recalls Jefferson and Madison’s push for religious liberty and Virginia’s Bill for Religious Liberty.
Hollywood columnist Gene Handsaker lists 1946 film honors with The Best Years of Our Lives as Best Picture and Deception headlining Best Starring. The Razor's Edge earns Best Supporting nominations for Clifton Webb and Anne Baxter, Olivia de Havilland wins for To Each His Own, and Harold Russell receives a special award for Best Years.
Joseph Alsop reports that London seeks to reassure Washington of close Anglo American collaboration as left wing Laborites attack Bevin and the alliance. Bevin Morrison and Attlee's health strain add to concerns over Britain maintaining great power status and military commitments.
Laurie weighs reporting her kidnap experience to Lieutenant Penfield but has no proof and worries about Seldes. She resolves to avoid him and his gang, staying cautious as Mon ica breathes easier yet warns of ongoing danger. Laurie keeps Monica in the dark to prevent panic.
New Delhi AP reports Asaf Ali, India's first ambassador to the United States, says his main task is to foster good will between India and the United States. He notes the effort will center on improving relations and mutual understanding.
Leo E. Allen, Republican from Illinois, chairs the House Rules and Personnel committees guiding patronage after the 1980 shift. He has filled about 75 jobs for Republicans, balancing appointing power with easing Democratic departures and minimizing hard feelings.
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