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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
3
An article urges readers to pursue peace amid lingering strife, highlighting opportunities for reconciliation and progress. It references a biblical lesson about not repeating past mistakes and calls for steadfast effort toward harmony in the present era.
In the Raleigh Register, photos show three births in early 1949. The piece urges parents to plan for their children’s futures while warning that future wars may threaten them. It calls for study of enemies and a shift to peaceful approaches to delay conflict for the next generation.
Bug Dust notes Robert Graves of Beckley argues for a second university in Southern West Virginia and a Northern West Virginia institution, proposing a University of Southern WV at Huntington and a University of Northern WV at Morgantown, while acknowledging a single-state university might be best. The writer later cites the Strayer report as a basis for consolidated higher education.
Thomas F. Stafford argues West Virginia should support a single university. He favors Morgantown, notes central state access issues and transportation limits, and urges strengthening the Morgantown campus as the state’s sole major university to deliver a decent education for all students.
In coming sessions lawmakers weigh approving a medical dental school for West Virginia University in Charleston. Officials including Governor Meadows and the WV Medical Association back the project, with Dr Irvin Stewart urging improved current facilities and a thorough interim study before large funding is approved.
Henry Walhice emerges from the woods to declare a new era is near, continuing his pattern of claiming to see things. He is repeatedly described as a frequent observer of events beyond ordinary sight.
Hal Boyle recalls Walter Curry a Providence Superior Court judge who ruled a woman must stop phoning four neighbors, a decision praised as a stand for freedom from perpetual nuisance calls. The piece argues technology can both unite and torment, urging federal action to curb intrusive telemarketing and prank calls.
Nation Today notes President Truman largely restates New Deal era policies from 1930s and 1940s, citing pre paid medical insurance, social security, public housing, FEPC, anti poll tax, TVA style river development, and stronger anti trust. It highlights two new items: authority to build steel mills and a $4 billion tax increase, plus universal military training. The piece frames Truman as continuing Roosevelt’s unfinished program while facing distinct postwar challenges.
Hollywood details a tense on set incident as director Irving Reis pushes 14 year old Joan Evans in a demanding scene for Roseanna McCoy. The report notes her tears after 150 takes and Reis coaching her breathing and emotions while she improvises under pressure.
Gail, a New York model, plans to marry for money to escape poverty and security fears, clashing with reporter Sam Alredith. Chapter Five follows Pat, Evie, and Gail as they navigate romance, ambition, and dream of screen fame amid loans, auditions, and wary friendships.
Gail accepts a quiet dinner with Brad Spencer, after a morning of social chatter among Evie Pat and Gail about Bill Sam and appearances. Gail reflects that Brad’s invitation contradicts her earlier thoughts, as she had not considered him last night while awake.
Gail and Evie discuss a possible trip funded by Brad Spencer who Sam might know. Gail denies knowing what she wants while Evie questions Spencer’s wealth and Sam’s view. Gail contemplates options as she packs the hatbox for travel.
Beckley figures in a threaded column of local items. Nancy Wickham of North Kanawha Street wins the G R Crocker award in the 13th National Ceramic Exhibition for a sgraffito vase and bowl. Dave Carter and his Orchestra provide music for a New Year’s Eve Mount Hope dance where his drum repeatedly became part of the show. Football talk includes Fred Sington from Beckley in the Orange Bowl coverage. Winston Shumaker, now in the Marines, shares stories of life in service while visiting his mother in Beckley. The Winola Chapter Order of the Eastern Star marks 37 years with memories of old meeting places and the Mount Hope World War I monument donation in 1918. Cadet Bill Straughan enjoys extended Christmas leave from Fork Union Military Academy with family updates. A new wave of Africa violets is promised for Beckley homes, following Highlawn Garden Club discussion and sprig gifts from Mrs. Bepler.
Scientists in Manhattan Kansas use a portable wind blowing tunnel to study wind erosion and Dust Bowl prevention. The High Plains Wind Erosion Laboratory, funded by the Research and Marketing Act, collaborates with Kansas State College and the Soil Conservation Service. The Red Cross outlines disaster response growth and a new blood program, radio links, and housing plans.
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