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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1948
Page
2
The notice explains a two per cent state sales tax on all subscriptions in Wear Virginia. It urges readers to contact their local agent for home delivery rates. It states carriers and dealers are independent contractors and Sail Hates is not responsible for advance payments.
Beckley Post-Herald questions the rise of aging Democratic leadership in a front page editorial. It cites youthful figures like Lloyd Jackson and notes West Virginia Senate turnover with Democrats averaging five years younger than Republicans.
The Raleigh County slate shows Okey Mills for sheriff Ned Ragland for prosecuting attorney William Jr File and Robert Byrd for House of Delegates. The piece notes the party seeks a balance of youth and experience to satisfy voters of all ages.
The Army plans to replace uniform insignia with gold and blue chevrons to separate combat from non combat soldiers, a move critics call a source of distrust. The Navy and Marines show differing esprit, and the piece argues for cohesion over labeling soldiers by role or status.
At the Philadelphia Democratic gathering Governor Meadows faced West Virginia delegates who claimed he misrepresented them on a states rights minority report. He later seconded Truman and allocated votes among Barkley Russell and Truman amid a tense, crowded hall. The piece also recalls a Atlantic City storm and a street-money joke involving souvenir currency on the boardwalk.
Tony Boyle describes Philadelphia during the Democratic Convention as heat hazed and crowded. Delegates flood lobbies and streets while a curious scene unfolds with a man resembling Napoleon in the doorway and a tense limousine driver rushing to please a mysterious Mr Pistol.
Chicago hosts a Railroad Fair on a 50 acre Lake Michigan site from July 20 to Labor Day with engines like the Pioneer, the Stourbridge Lion, The Best Friend of Charleston, and Tom Thumb on display. The pageant Wheels A Rolling will feature historic rail progress and a Diesel luxury train finale.
Broadway writers finish a screen treatment for Angels in the Wings and seek Hollywood interest. They propose a twist to boost film prospects while promoting Wine Women and Words for pictures and a separate chapter as a standalone movie. A Santa Fe rail exhibit featuring Navajos and Hopis is planned in Chicago with recreated New Orleans French Quarter by the Minnesota Content.
AP report contrasts Truman and Dewey in age style and speech. It notes Truman’s folksy off the cuff approach and Dewey’s formal carefully prepared rhetoric. Both favor strong defense river and power projects and parity farm prices amid inflation debate.
The column argues the Democratic National Committee is financially strained with about 80 000 on hand and large bills ahead. It notes costly campaigns led by Truman and the appointment of Cornelius Van derbilt Whitney to manage funds, warning of reckless spending and possible improper concessions to secure money.
Frances, a receptionist in Dr. Gregory Milton's office, observes the doctor’s magnetic charm and professional poise while navigating jealousy from Carol. After tense office moments and a hint of romance, Milton asks Frances to dinner, signaling a shift from work to personal interest.
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