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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
2
Incomplete text warns readers that deliveries and sales require payment to carriers and independent contractors. It cites Beckley Nesapayers Corporation and disclaims responsibility for advance payment to carriers or representatives.
The piece argues against licensing teachers and defends free inquiry citing figures like Jesus, Buddha, Plato, Emerson and Lincoln. It describes a Raleigh County move to unionize teachers under West Virginia Federation of Teachers Union District 50, alleging personal motives and claiming the motive is incompetence behind the push.
The passage argues against teacher unionization noting pay corrosion, salary reviews, and retirement law. it warns unions would subjugate teachers to a few leaders like coal miners, undermining freedom of thought and instruction.
The British House of Lords voted to offer British citizenship to the Irish, a move that critics say will damage prestige and provoke Irish backlash. They warn Irish acceptance is unlikely and predict mockery in Kilkenny and Cork as the gesture risks serious face loss for London.
The piece recalls Beckley residents on a radio show and nostalgia for Grandview in Raleigh and Princeton areas. It mentions Sally Stewart, a West Virginia University student, and Sally's toss of state allegiance amid questions. Stories touch Beckley climate, scenery, and local reactions from Montgomery to Princeton.
Janes Marlen discusses the U S civil rights issue centered on 13 600 000 Negroes in a 1940s context. He traces Truman's civil rights push from the 1947 Commission report to policy proposals and Senate resistance in the South, noting political conflict and the difficulty of explaining U S racial realities to Europe.
Boyle recalls Alben Barkley delivering an 68 minute old fashioned oratory that rallied delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Barkley praised the New Deal record, attacked Republican critics, and urged unity behind Truman and Roosevelt lineage in a stirring, crowd-pleasing speech. The audience cheered, sang, and rose to a long ovation.
Broadway leaders with fiscal insight expect tighter money as the U S Internal Revenue Service moves to classify limited partnerships as corporations. Investors face only 1000 deduction for a flop show, prompting wary bets and calls for larger losses to shield income. The era of easy funding by “angels” fades as big investors reconsider Broadway bets and risk.
A brief devotional line reminding readers not to fear powerful faces as scripture promises divine presence to deliver. The verse echoes resilience and trust in God during uncertain times.
Hollywood Universal In international's hunt for a new name for its Miss X, Gene Roberts surveys public input with many wacky suggestions such as Dusty Velvet and Crystal White. Other entries include Winne Winn and Glamora Angel, while an inmate sent in 142 options under a shared surname.
Frances learns Aunt Wilma misused funds leaving her with little inheritance. Dr. Milton offers a reception job and may protect her. Frances accepts a nine o clock appointment while navigating feelings for Tommy and the nurse engaged to him. The story blends romance and ambition with financial fallout.
Vida Hurst narrates Lottie and Frances as Lottie vows to avoid men while Frances jokes. Ait Frames misreads signals. Dr Gregory Milton is not married and cannot stay strictly professional with any alluring woman, foreshadowing romantic tension.
A bitter anti Truman Democrat likens Truman to Haiti's Christophe and predicts a poor campaign with strong opposition in states like Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Illinois and California. The piece notes internal party money woes weak leadership and possible disintegration or realignment within the Democratic ranks.
The article notes amateur home planners frequently err in design causing costly delays. Experts like Harold Steeper and architect Jule Von Sternberg list common faults such as missing stairs in two story homes and poor room layouts. A planning kit by Arvid C. Petersen offers squared tracing paper and scale symbols to help produce workable layouts.
The Scarbro Cannery will open one day each week in July starting at 5 a.m. Tomorrow Catherine Logan is named plant instructor and John Redman as plant engineer. Fees are seven cans for pint or No 2 cans and eight cents for quart or No 3 cans. Appointments via Mrs D C Warris Oak Hid phone 246 or 1 5 Lesco Mount Hope phone 615. Shad is the Atlantic Coast’s most valuable fish and second to Pacific salmon in North America.
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