Not Far Enough on West Virginia School Aid and Enrollment
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce questions increased state school aid as enrollment falls from 151 053 in 1941 to 25 250 in fiscal 1947 18 amid rising costs and aging buildings. It argues better funding is needed at the county level to address school repairs and pay for improved education amid war baby influx and higher living costs.
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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
West Virginia
State Chamber
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the Register
Somor
Register
Read Them Please Charles R Armentrout Exposes WV Mental Institutions
Charles R. Armentrout formerly of Beckley and now living in Charleston writes a series of articles that could be described as an expose of West Virginia mental institutions. He is an experienced writer with a long career.
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Charles R. Armentrout
Beckley
Charleston
West Virginia
Armentrout
Robins Sightings Spur Talk of Spring's Timing
The Register notes multiple robin sightings in Long Branch Bishop Street South Beckley and Maryland Avenue with Mrs. Richard Jones reporting 150 robins in the Kirby yard. The piece muses on winter’s persistence and spring’s arrival amid fog and a curious moth observer.
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Richard Jones
Maryland Avenue
Oscar Kirbys
California
Jones
George Bright
Hillpark Drive
John Marcum
Park
Winter bird signs and fickle forecasts dot Glade Creek notes
Thomas J. Stafford notes tens of thousands of robins wintering near Snuffer's Branch with a mild-season sign. Glade Creek editor Mrs. Ted Kessinger reports early caterpillar activity portending a harsh first half of winter. Observations from Milton Pennsylvania and Staunton Virginia show budding lilac and shrubbery, signaling mixed weather ahead to May.
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Snuffer
John
Glade Creek
Ted Kessinger
Water Company
Antarctia
Milton
George R. Huffman
Raleigh County
Pennsylvania
Old Dominion
William B. Gibson
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley
Veteran journalist Armentrout chronicles WV hospital concerns
With years of experience at Binefield, radio, the AP, and the Gazelle, Armentrout provides a hard hitting, truth telling view of conditions in West Virginia's hospital system. His series in The Register urges readers to study the report and push long overdue reforms.
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Binefield
Associated Press
Armentrout
Baltimore
U.S
Chapman Revercomb
The
Gazelle
Wentil
West Virginia
Charity at home versus abroad sparks Washington debate
The piece contrasts Senora Peron's arms of aid to GOC children with the Washington Children's Aid Society's embarrassment over Argentine help. It notes West Virginia's Beckley parallel, where local funds are sent abroad while four aged and blind wards endure a fire hazard on South Kanawha Street, arguing that charity begins at home.
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Washington
Senora Peron
Argentina
Special Assistance Foundation
GOC
Washington Children’s Aid Society
C.S.A
State Department
America
Beckley
West Virginia
South Kanawha Street
Truman’s 1948 Victory Ends Tough Cold War Year
The era’s turbulent postwar struggle defined by strikes, inflation, and policy battles shaped Truman’s rise. In 1946 and 1947 strikes surged and prices spiked, while Taft-Hartley and other reforms split Congress. Truman forged aid plans, unified forces, and campaigned vigorously, overturning expectations to win the presidency in 1948.
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CPA
Republican Party
Congress
St. Lawrence Waterway
Maly
Hungary
Bulgaria
Rumania
George C. Marshall
Russia
Europe
Rinhts
Henry Wallace
Thomas E. Dewey
Missouri
Rome Changes Set for Atlantic Pact in Mediterranean Pattern
In 1947 Rome observers note shifts as Italy's stance toward the Atlantic Pact evolves. Vatican influence and party dynamics shape government alignment, while Britain and the United States reshape Mediterranean power balance with Cyrenaica, Tripolitania, Eritrea, and new air bases.
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Rome
Alaric
Italy
United States
Union
Rhine
France
Haly
Mediterranean
Baller
Washington
Vatican
Foggia
Stremni
Satagat
Ita Whith
de Gasperi
Saragat
Senate Department
Western Union
Paris
Anatonens
Fastleen Mediterranean
Cyrenaica
Tripolitania
Eritrea
Abyssina
Britain
Benghazi
Tobruk
Ha Aling Anuaramant
Anabed Totl Bey
Israel
Greece
Turkey
Wheelless Field
Tripoli
Camellias Stir Dixie Hospitality and Local Pride in Alabama
A Mobile Bay area feature details how camellias electrify Southern towns from Mobile to small communities. Residents share that varieties cost up to 35 dollars for a first graft and bushes can fetch over a thousand dollars, fueling a regional hobby and rival flower shows while linking locals to history and hospitality.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Damyankee
Harry Truman
Camerlas
Gulf Coast
Southland
Buty
South
Cly T. Smith
Smith
Bullrun
Public Forum: Intelligence Is Wealth Advocated by John Hodel
Beckley reader John Hodel argues education drives national wealth, not just natural resources. He contends intelligent labor enhances value of raw materials and urges improving education to lift future workers and society.
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John Hodel
Beckley
Marry for Money Chapter Seventeen Dinner Plans
Gail and Brad adjust after a canceled date as Gail reflects on family wealth and upbringing. Brad returns from Washington, they share dinner, discuss Gail’s grandmother and plans for a future, while Gail weighs trust and love against status.
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Pat
Gail
Bill
Charlie
Allen
Winchell
Lovella
Evie
Brad
Washington
Ave
Through the Door They Rule Out Divorce and Love
A tense emotional exchange unfolds as Gail faces an ultimatum about marriage and fidelity. Brad declares lasting love and vows to return, while Mrs. Spencer urges a fair match for his grandson. Gail weighs risk, duty, and romance amid memories of sorrow and home.
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Gran
Darling
Brad
Gail
Lin
T. 1
Sam
Lucille Ball Exposed In Candid Desi Arnaz Talk
Desi Arnaz shares home life details with Lucille Ball including morning squabbles over getting up and her love of Cuban breakfasts. he notes her closet sprees and fondness for aqua blue while he jokes she looks like a tomboy in old overalls.
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Mollywood
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Desi
Havana
Lucille Ilses
Lin
Cuba
Lucy
Johnny
Thought for Today Reminds of Shared Walk with God
A brief devotional note reflects on companionship in faith as the text from Psalm 55 14 emphasizes togetherness in walking toward God. The message centers on fellowship and spiritual unity.
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House of God
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