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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
2
Editorial questions the parking lot estimate citing wide unit price variance with Raleigh County Memorial Airport costs. It notes rock excavation at $1.50 per cubic yard and fill at $0.90, compares bids from 1919 to today, and urges a broader engineering review before any decision.
Raleigh County Jail offers private rooms for its so called elite inmates. E. C. Brice and W. B. Gilkerson occupy sick inmate quarters, reportedly still able to run their rackets despite the lease term.
A playful note reports Pat the family's dog may be renamed Little Hosebya as a story about a new depolarizing dog food. A personnel expert quips a lazy man makes the best executive, urging caution before promotion. Factographs notes the Arctic fern migrates 11,000 miles, challenging weekend commuter ideas.
Washington observers note the ongoing Korean truce talks are stuck with no end in sight. Policy makers face a dilemma between prolonging a tenuous stalemate and risking wider war or unilateral action. The piece argues the gap in policy risks harming allies and national security without a clear plan.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes the Raleigh Register evenings and Sunday edition with AP news use rights. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery, advance payments, and notes carriers are independent contractors and WV sales tax applies.
A defense of women's courage in everyday life and social battles. The piece contrasts women's quieter, steady bravery with men's public heroism, arguing civilization relies on women's insistence that tasks be done properly and rights defended, even amid social sneers.
A tender invocation from Alfred N Sayres of Lancaster Pennsylvania asks for divine guidance to strengthen parents and partners in family life. The prayer seeks wisdom patience and devotion to foster harmonious households and the spirit of brotherhood.
Washington reports the launch of a major U S truth campaign with 170 million dollars sought for next year to boost Voice of America and new transmitters. The effort emphasizes radio outreach behind the Iron Curtain and broader anti Communist public support, amid heavy Soviet propaganda spending.
The Black Watch regiment traces back to 1739 and used Highland dress for two centuries. World War Two moved them to Khaki uniforms. The commander asked Queen Elizabeth for approval to keep their identity, but she insisted the change was for their own good while the colonel joked about wanting to be identified.
The piece volleys jokes on a lunar eclipse, a Coshocton man atop a TV antenna for 216 hours, limited subway systems, and stray quips about prices and culture. It riffs on a Midwestern college student definitions, onion spillovers in Northampton, and playful political misgivings while noting a wine claim.
Day length increases two minutes daily as crocuses pop up along south slopes and robins return. In Crab Orchard, residents raise $2,000 for an outdoor recreation center to complement a new church school, with PTA President Carl Hale optimistic about funds by next Monday. Grandma Lilly, age 100, celebrated at Ball's Gap near Milton with a life spanning flat Top Mountain roots and 35 grandchildren.
Washington insiders predict President Truman will run again in 1952 though he has not confirmed. The piece notes Vinson would not run if Truman stays out, and outlines Democratic and Republican dynamics, DiSalle’s price post, Taft Eisenhower tensions, and Millard Tydings’ debated 1952 bid.
Washington hearings in Room 313 of the House Office Building expose wasteful military spending. The subcommittee shows identical shoes and bedding bought at different prices, urging unified purchasing to save taxpayers billions. Chairman Hebert labels the room the chamber of horrors as Foster accelerates standard cataloging.
Ten years ago Raleigh County court term saw no jury trials as the term closed swiftly. General MacArthur’s forces repelled Japan in the Philippines. War factory work stoppages sparked Congress push to revoke 40 hour week and overtime pay. British gunners fought to hold Rangoon installations against Japanese attack. Twenty years ago O. J. Rife visited Beckley as secretary of state hopeful. Russians claimed white Russian activity in Manchuria aided by Japan. Japan aimed to starve Kiangwan defenders as its troops attacked. National drive to place more unemployed workers has reached about ten percent of its goal in two weeks.
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