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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1949
Page
3
Local Raleigh Register page dated January 12 1959 carries brief notices and items of regional interest. The fragmentary text references Beckley and a Wednesday afternoon edition with unclear details.
A Sunday edition editorial argues that continued debt growth harms America’s international credit and warns against Democratic policies under President Truman. The piece condemns excessive spending and urges Congress to adopt a fair monetary plan to reduce the national debt.
The article notes President Truman’s wartime budget plan, nearly 32 billion dollars, signals a shift from using income taxes to cut the national debt toward a larger budget goal. It argues for paying principal as well as interest to avoid debt default and protect lenders and the economy.
Dr. Alvin Cook recounts a remarkable story told at First Baptist Church about Bob Hoge leaving Beckley to study, promising F P Light $1,000 once he earned $25,000. Decades later, a late Christmas call from Pittsburgh rekindles the long forgotten vow and ties back to 1920s Beckley machine shop life and community figures.
The column recaps a Pittsburgh man Hoge promising a thousand dollar check to Light with a note “For a very Merry Christmas” and the $1000 being mailed. It also shares letters from Raleigh transplant Paul Lilly in Denver描述 snow conditions and Beckley memories. It mentions Bob Wilmoth in Cheyenne enduring severe cold while in the Air Force and a family joke about Alaska hunting.
The article discusses a forthcoming gubernatorial change and potential administrative staff reshuffles. It highlights County Road Supervisor George Gard in Raleigh County and the tension between maintaining steady road service and political replacements, noting funding limits and misinterpretations from higher authorities.
The article notes Congress is split on raising the president's pay with January 20 approaching. If no action occurs, President Tranan remains at 75000 dollars for his four year term. The Constitution blocks changes during the elected period, prompting talk of a raise for Harry to curb fiscal care.
Boyle argues that aging will rise in numbers and impact, stressing fear of becoming old and losing status. He cites Dr. Gumpert on self realization, notes financial aims to compensate health decline, and calls for gerontology education to ease the shock and preserve dignity.
Nation Today notes President Truman's budget message promises no tax increase on 1948 income. The tax due date remains March 1 as the key deadline for payments.
A Hollywood push led by ex press agent Bill Pine urges a $4 billion tax increase on business to fund social security and health insurance while trimming production costs. The plan centers on limiting debt, extending coverage, and linking premieres to merchandising as Congress debates the July 1 deadline.
Gail Lake Bogers known as Rusty loves Sam Meredith a reporter but chooses wealthy Brad Spencer for security. Brad woos her while Sam remains a rival. Gail weighs love versus money as Brad’s grandmother schemes to scrutinize Gail’s suitability, promising complications and a cliffhanger ending.
Brief biblical quotation from Jeremiah 12 urging repentance. Reflects a devotional sideline note likely in a religious section. Presents a single terse exhortation without context or commentary.
Washington voices see Dean Acheson as a key personal choice for Secretary of State. The move signals a firmer U S line toward the Soviet Union while preserving Truman’s control over policy. Congress faces North Atlantic Pact and Western European rearmament, with bi partisan support in question.
Richmond Indiana residents join a two year old drive distributing a Christ in Every Purse pamphlet and a heart painting by Warner Duning. The effort, aided by Kiwanis clubs and Lutheran groups, has sent 70000 booklets to churches schools and foreign contacts, with 6000 people requesting more materials and no records kept on costs.
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