Subscriptions and Delivery Notice Across West Virginia
A notice states two percent state sales tax applies to all subscriptions in West Virginia and lists contact for delivery rates. It disclaims responsibility for advance payments made to carriers distributors or independent contractors including Beckley Newspapers Coronation.
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Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Dallas
West Virginia
Ieal Garrier
Ara Indepandemt Contractora
Beckley Neanspapers
Coronation
Charity at Home Urges Beckley Helpers for Local Aged Poor
Three years after Beckley residents answered Drew Pearson’s milk drive for France and Mary, today starving locals aged and disabled need relief. State aid is meager between $16 and $24 monthly, prompting an appeal from Raleigh County Social Welfare Assembly to fund freight for surplus potatoes dried milk and eggs. Contributions should be sent to Dr J L Lineweaver Emergency Charities Beckley at 10 Prince Street.
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Beckley
Drew Pearson
France
Mary
Raleigh County Social Welfare Assembly
J. L. Lineweaver
Prince Street
Kidd
Bill
Ash File
Raleigh County
Ashton File
Raleigh
Our Harry tie Politico Early in Its Career as Chief Executive
The piece critiques Harry Truman citing early career traits and recent conduct. It accuses him of Bowery like rants, cheap deals, and cronyism linked to Tom Pendergast. It claims corruption ties and a whitewash attempt harmed public welfare and American prestige.
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Starry Truman
Harry
Harry Truman
Rch
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Carry
Pendergast
Dered
Marry
Pendergast “Club
Missouri
Flarry Vaughan
Vaughan
Truman
Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Perle
New York
Court of St. James
Criman
New York Times
Arthur Krock
Congress
Wareren G. Harding
Harding
South Carolina
James Francis Byrnes
Critic Sees Truman Abuse of Power and Weak Foreign Policy
The piece accuses President Truman of purging allies, appointing unfit officials, and delaying economic action to placate politics. It argues coal shortages worsened under delayed labor policy and warns missteps in ambassadorial picks could harm U.S. policy, suggesting Byrnes as an alternative leader.
Barter Theater in Abingdon presents Dangerous Corner tonight
Barter Theater of Abingdon Virginia stages Dangerous Corner at the Memorial Building tomorrow night. The company, noted for its tough fine drama and versatile cast, draws high praise from Beckley readers for its musical and entertaining approach to modern problems.
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Barter Theater Players
Abingdon
Wit
Ennet
Memorial Building
Barter Theater
New York
Virginia
Marter Group
Abingdon Theater
Barter
Beckley Folk
George
Muriel Hodel
Charleston Symphony
Beckley
How to file 1949 taxes and 1950 estimated payments
The article explains March 15 deadlines for those oweing 1949 tax and for those with no withholding or partial withholding on 1950 income. It instructs using Form 1040 ES for estimated tax and outlines quarterly installments due March 15 June 15 Sept 15 and January 15 1851.
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James Marlow
Washington
Jaen
Estimated tax filing guidance from the tax collector
The piece outlines who must file estimated tax returns, when to attach first quarterly payment, and exemption rules. It notes that people with under $600 income generally need not file, while those with higher income or exemptions must compute due amounts. It also references forms LU4U-ES Kuwu-Es and collection points.
Laughton Embraces Stein and Classics in Readings Tour
AP writer notes Charles Laughton now appreciates Gertrude Stein after reading aloud to grasp her repetition based style. He plans an annual one man show combining Stein texts with other classics and envisions himself in multiple roles from Solomon to Pickwick.
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Gertrude J Stein
Laughton
Miss Stein
Philstines
Tladitit
Lineoln
Gertrude Stein
Ibad
Mark Twain
Charles Laughton
Captain Bligh
Solomon
Puck
Henry
Agincourt
Mr. Pickwick
Hellywood Rise From Aiding to Acting
Hollywood profile of Jeff Chandler a tall massive faced actor likened to Gregory Peck. It traces how a New York drama school encounter led to a scholarship and early backroom work before his Hollywood break after Army service in the Aleutians.
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Hollywood
Chandler
Sieason
New York
Jeff Iw
Jeff
Gregory Peck
Aleutians
March of Science Electronic Stethoscope Televises Heart
A new electronic stethoscope system at NYU Bellevue Medical Center projects heart sounds as television images for audiences and trainees. It amplifies and broadcasts the heartbeat to 40 doctors in a lecture, enabling synchronized listening and visual comparison of heart ailments.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
H Uman
America
J.scott Butterworth
Charles A. Poindexter
Charles H. Rehnke
Clarence E. Peterson
New York University-Bellevue Medical Center
Poindexter
Butterworth
Million Treasury Checks Flow to Vets in Insurance Refund
The Veterans Administration completes a record refund of 2.8 billion dollars on National Service Life Insurance policies by June 30. Over one million Treasury checks are mailed weekly to veterans, with averages around 175 dollars, benefiting ex-GIs and boosting business nationwide. Checks target those who served between Oct 8 1840 and Sept 2 1945, with tax-free status noted and guidance to invest in Savings Bonds.
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Qhn Goette
Central Press
United States
Veterans’ Administration
New York
Washington
Congress
Veteran's Administration
United States Department of Internal Revenue
Sam
United States Savings
Notable Freshman Ribicoff Gains Confidence in Congress
Washington report profiles Abraham Ribicoff, a Connecticut freshman with honesty and courage. He tours Europe, writes bluntly on U.S. world duties, backs farm parity for shade tobacco, opposes a large dam, and strengthens his bid by prioritizing national security over pork. His popularity in a GOP-tending district sparks talk of a Republican nomination potential.
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Joseph Alsop
London
Germany
Finland
Yugoslavia
Italy
France
Stewart Alsop
Washington
United States
Abraham
Ribicoff
Congress
Connecticut
Hartford
Ing. Nor
Europe
Soviet Union
Rubicoff
Shade Tobacco
Kibicoff
Abraham Ribicoff
Thomas Buys House by Telephone in Totnes Auction
W. R. Thom as bought a three bedroom house at an auction in Totnes Devonshire by phone. He lives 12 miles away and could not attend the sale, so he telephoned his bid to the auctioneer via the clerk and won the property for 4700 dollars.
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Associated Press
Totnes
England
W. R. Thomas
Devonshire
Thomas
Here
Early marriage license case in Missoula shocks police
Philip Heinie and Ha Arnold obtained a special license from Missoula police after visiting the station and demanding the document. The pair stated they are four and six years old respectively, with the report noting their ages in the mistaken claim.
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Missoula, Mont
Philip Heinie
Ha Arnold
Missoula
Philip
Egypt Turns To Rice 15y
The Egyptian government wins more farmers to cut cotton and raise rice to boost exports. A glowing fluorescent screen shows a moving light dot tracking heart sounds and murmurs, with jumps indicating heart contractions and relaxations. It also displays electrical impulses akin to an electrocardiogram to aid diagnosis.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
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