Bond approval for Raleigh County schools praised by editorial
The editor notes last week’s approval of a $4,400,000 bond for new Raleigh County schools as gratifying. It warns gains may fall short if peace efforts fail and urges patience on bids. Bonds bear 3 percent interest and should not be sold below par. Relaxed world tensions could lower rates, easing construction costs.
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Raleigh County
The
Register
America
Ney
Russia
Welsich
Vandenberg
Michigan
Proof of the Pudding Shows the Little Man Forgotten
Article critiques Congress and the Truman administration for neglecting the average citizen. It notes a 7.2 billion tax package boosting individual and corporate taxes, plus 1.3 billion in excises. It mentions a 31 day extension of economic controls with bans on price rollbacks, illustrating ongoing inflation pressures on ordinary people.
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Capitol Hill
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Senate
Congress
Well Done Good People On Tax Crisis And Bonds
Rep Doughton warns about peak taxation and cites a plan for forced labor if taxes rise further A Raleigh County survey shows residents will pay higher federal and new state taxes while approving a $24 million school bond issue for 15 years The piece notes Truman’s price controls and ends with an oldtimer recalling songs that once made sense.
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Rep. Coughton
Raleigh County
Windy Allen tops national marble title in Atlantic City
Bug Dust celebrates Fairdale lad Winds Allen after winning the national marble championship in Atlantic City. A Raleigh County tribute follows with local officials and ministers invited to honor him as community pride. The piece also notes Harold Lambert’s appointment as county road supervisor and highlights local political and civic figures shaping the county.
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George Gadd
Charleston
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Park Board
Raleigh County
Graduation Into Korea By RELMAN Mount AP Staff Writer
A New Hampshire youth, nearly 20, completes 14 weeks of basic training at Fort Dix before heading to Korea. The review shows high intelligence, extensive weapon knowledge, and improved morale. About 35,000 soldiers finish basic each month, with 50,000 by October. Instructors, better facilities, and varied equipment mark a stark change from World War II, signaling elite, battle-ready troops.
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Scientist uses snails and mice to fight deadly schistosomiasis
Pearl River reporter notes Dr Redginal Hewitt leads a long effort to curb schistosomiasis, a disease infecting about 144 million people. His team uses 20,000 snails and 25,000 white mice to test compounds, pursuing a safer, cheaper cure while acknowledging slow progress and lives at risk.
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No Guris No Bars at Alderson Prison
John Br. Morris reports on the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson, describing its campus, inmate population, and daily life. The piece details inmate demographics, job pay, visitation rules, and the warden’s aim to rehabilitate rather than punish while noting limited outside contact and the need for mental health support.
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Bureau of Federal Prisons
Washington, D. C
Unity and division mark Senate stance on MacArthur era conflict
Washington notes cite a joint Senate statement on unity against Russia while acknowledging policy and strategy splits. The piece highlights wider partisan bitterness over Korea and Europe troop debates, with leaders like Fulbright and Aiken calling out intensified discord.
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Wild West Pursuits and Nevada Kate Ride Into Town
Joe and Shorty trail Monty McDevitty and Pack Rogan after gunfire and horse theft. They rescue a buckboard runaway, meet Nevada Kate, a singing dancer in Rawhide Gap, and spot Connie Hale watching as they head toward town to confront authorities.
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Rawhide Gap
Kate Maloy
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Silver Hill
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Eight Pound Baby Joins Burt Lancaster Family
An eight pound baby girl named Joanne Mari is born to Norma Lancaster yesterday, expanding Burt Lancaster's family to four children. Lancaster, filming in Italy, wasn’t present to celebrate with cigars.
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Calif
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Joanne Mari
Norma Lancaster
Lancaster
Italy
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