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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1947
Page
2
A historical view argues West Virginia missed by early settlers due to terrain but holds vast wealth. It urges higher taxes and smarter planning for schools, roads, aviation, conservation, and public works to secure future benefits for residents.
Delegate Walter Vergel Ross of Mercer County condemned the Charleston Gazette editorial attack on the Judiciary Committee. In a 52 minute speech, Ross accused the editor of attempting to dominate the legislative branch after a failed move against the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Raleigh County supervisor George Gadd and Beckley city crews kept main highways and principal streets open through the weeklong snow, with school buses limited to side roads. Citizens praise the effort as they grapple with dumped snow and ongoing maintenance challenges.
The Nation Today outlines March 15 as the deadline for about 50 000 filers with 1946 income of $500 or more to file returns. Dependents and spouses affect exemptions and joint filings. certain incomes are taxable while some are tax free.
North Miami Florida Captain Roman Proske, veteran tiger trainer of America's only tiger farm, survived multiple maulings over 23 years. He recalls a Budapest circus attack where a tiger killed another, then fatally injured him, leaving him hospitalized six months before returning to the cats.
U S Women move toward prewar job status with older workers enlarging postwar shares. The article notes 35 to 44 year olds gaining skills during the war and likely continuing work. It highlights Dr Mildred McAfee Horton as president of the Association of American Colleges and Mildred Horton of Texas State College for Women taking executive secretary duties of the American Home Economics Association. The FBI lists openings with a 4149.60 starting salary for 25 to 40 year olds with strong qualifications.
In Washington Joseph Alsop notes rising Truman stock in markets and outlines White House preparations for a potential coal strike. The piece discusses labor talks with John L. Lewis, the looming Supreme Court decision, and a strategy to broaden Truman's electoral base while presenting a stable, prosperous front.
In a tense scene Nick prepares for a risky operation on Cady Vance held at gunpoint by Seldes and his gang. Laurie fears the criminal case could ruin bart and Monica, while Nick vows to do his best under pressure as plans hinge on plasma and other supplies. The narrative shifts to a political column noting President Truman’s forthcoming speeches and party reorganization efforts.
Opera star Dorothy Kirsten, a Metropolitan Opera leading coloratura, gains praise for her figure alongside her acclaimed voice. Born in Montclair New Jersey, she started as a switchboard worker in New York and a vocal coach’s assistant, then trained in Italy, debuting in 1940 and rising to Met fame through extensive U.S. opera appearances.
Hollywood reviews two new releases focusing on OSS episodes. 13 Rue Madeleine stars James Cagney guiding agents in World War I France while Boomerang features a Connecticut murder case tied to a prosecuting attorney and a police investigation.
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