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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
2
The piece argues that in American democracy sovereignty rests with the people. It urges citizens to inform elected representatives through letters or resolutions to influence policy, insisting that an informed electorate sustains freedom and good government. It stresses that opinion shapes laws more than force and that freedom is every citizen’s responsibility.
Hal Boyle reports on Operation Kiddy Ear and the Cheju orphanage where 649 children, many malnourished, gain care after two C-47s dropped 10 tons of aid and clothing funded by U S Far East Air Forces. Chaplain Blaisdell dreams of real homes, schooling, and two outfits per child as relief continues.
Ellen Burton the White Witch Doctor has started a new hospital at Big Bush and faces a test as Dr Charles is asked to try healing N Derfi’s daughter. The narrative follows a trek to Tani, camp life near Tembo, and the effects of local rival Ngana while Lati and Lai face repeated infant deaths under harsh Congo conditions.
A long extract describes theft accusations over a missing red blanket, the ferryman and his wife under suspicion, and N'Devli’s role in exposing collusion. It details executions, a deposed chief, and a mission staff transition with Dr Early, ending with a grave, Fate driven obsequies and a foreshadowed continuation.
A vivid portrait of a Paris set in a Hollywood musical, focusing on a 17.5 minute dance number in Place de la Concorde styled by Raoul Dufy. Irene Sharaff discusses designing 210 costumes for 120 dancers and compares workload to her work on Peep Show in New York.
James Marlow summarizes protections for national guardsmen reservists and draftees facing civilian debts. Claims vary by case and creditor with possible full or partial payments postponed until discharge. Legal guidance from commanding officers or legal aid officers is urged, plus federal and state tax and property tax relief rules outlined and steps to seek aid from veterans groups or the Red Cross.
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