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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
4
A conversation with an auto dealer reveals a push to issue licenses from July to July rather than January to January. Proponents argue this could lift state revenue by at least twenty five percent through year round licensing and gasoline use, as many vehicles would run longer, boosting road funds and gas taxes.
The article discusses the total cost of industrial accidents surpassing payout, medical bills, and insurance. It notes shifting workers to new tasks disrupts even skilled industries but emphasizes safety investments yield dividends through efficiency, happier workers, and lower costs.
An industrial executive must educate workers in safe methods and instill a safety idea to serve both the company and its stockholders. Despite progress, accidents remain a debit in industry. ongoing vigilance and education are needed, especially in small operations, to raise safety and efficiency.
The West Virginia House investigating committee exposed extravagance and political interference in the road commission, noting officials treated public funds as tools for personal gain. While no remedy was prescribed, the report calls for decisive change at the ballot box to cleanse the agency.
The West Virginia State University leader Dr Turner outlines his plan for a graduate school and a broad educational program. He notes prior peanut politics and urges the state to honor the bargain by supporting his aims and freeing the Morgantown institution to progress.
Washington officials ponder how to perform a royal salute when the King of Siam crosses into the United States. The crossing point in North Dakota and the timing at Vancouver create a need for a discreet, properly timed salute. Officials fear diplomatic missteps could spark international tension while the king travels incognito to Washington.
A column presents commentary and observations on current events with opinions and quotations. It blends editorial voice with quoted snippets, inviting reader reflection on social and political topics.
A collection of humorous witticisms and social notes from a bygone edition. Items range from playful quips about drivers and bread to marriage jokes and seaside sailor tales. Neatly strings together short curios about families, travelers, and local residents with brief society mentions and visits.
Thayer social entries list Miss Hazel McClintic and Allen McClintic visiting Miss Mildred McCoy, Gleniviere’s daughter undergoing tonsil removal, Estel Kenneth born February 20, and multiple visits by Warren McCoy Farren Persinger Dorsett Richmond and Woods, with ongoing illness and hospital activity at McKendree through the week.
Parisians flock to Theatre des Miracles near the stock exchange embracing a new motion picture era with crimson and silver décor on rue Reaumur while the historic Porte-Saint Martin theatre, home to Cyrano de Bergerac premieres, sells to a real estate firm and faces disappearance. Maurice Rostand's Mon sieur de Leteriere is slated for a March premiere there, marking a final tribute to the old house.
Greece plans to close the sole civil airport at Phaleron operated by an Italian company and replace it with a larger government controlled civil airport. The move aims to centralize and expand national air transport capacity.
The sole civil aviation facility in New Zealand operates as a flying club field in Auckland. It serves local pilots and hobbyists with basic airstrip facilities and informal aviation activities at a city within reach of others.
New York report notes that almost every show uses dialogue and sound nowadays. The piece observes that galloping photographs are accompanied by sound and mentions that cartoonists' one line gags were often overheard by spectators.
A satirical stroll through Broadway scenes contrasts shop girls and ladies with snippets of gossip. The piece then shifts to publishing practices, noting a long standing etiquette where publishers often pass manuscripts to rivals, with notable exceptions and shifts loosening the rule as editors also switch houses.
Green the chauffeur dies after poisoning leaving investigators entangled. Jimmie Haswell argues a con gression found near Green is a forgery planted by the Querdling murderers. Marjorie Blake elopes with Captain Stirling as Richmond weighs motives to gain wealth through murder.
Jimmie plans a meeting with Richmond in the Dutch garden amid a staged bridal party. A shadowy assailant strikes the satyr statue and is captured before Evelyn’s secret marriage news unfolds. Jimmie and Richmond confront the culprit as the song “September Roses” plays.
Jumping Branch resident Mrs William Bowling was seen shopping in Beckley on Monday. Miss Garnet Lilly and Miss Helen Briers of Hinton vacationed with Miss Leta and Miss Florence Hedrick over the weekend.
Mrs. George Kinser and daughter Virginia and Herbert and Thomas Kinser spent Sunday with Carl Kinser of Dixie. Mrs. A. M. Crook was visiting relatives in Hinton Tuesday. J. J. McGlaughlin and family left Monday for Madam Creek to make their future home. Miss Dexter Deeds and sister Mrs. C. B. Thornton of Beckley are shopping in Charleston. George Cole Jr. of Flat Top is visiting his brother E. C. Cole this week. Mrs. Vista Abshire will leave Friday for Charleston for an operation at a local hospital for sinus trouble.
A municipal airport for Birmingham England covering 200 acres and costing 340000 dollars has been authorized. Development will take two years with the field opening following construction.
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