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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
2
The article argues wartime controls may or may not come from Congress or the President and notes limited shortages so far. It says price rises reflect large consumer purchases and criticizes heavy buyers who fear controls. It asserts raw materials are sufficient for civilian needs and the war effort remains funded.
The text muses on peninsulas including Cuba and Florida, noting the narrow water separation of about 20 miles to the mainland and a roughly 125 mile width. It draws a mental image of Korea being about 600 miles long from top to tip, longer than Florida, and imagines General figures guiding the thought.
In a midcentury reflective piece, the author questions the shift from World War II era mechanized warfare to a supposed push button future. The text laments reduced support for ground forces, scarce fuel and funds, and doubts the atom age promise, contrasting homefront comforts with soldier hardship.
A patriotic correspondence from Thomas F. Stafford praising air power and the troops in Korea. The writer urges action against Reds, defends air forces, and thanks servicemen while acknowledging public doubt and casualties.
From United Nations headquarters in Mavana General MacArthur warns of a strengthening Korean invasion by Georgia led forces and warns that without reserves and greater manpower the UN alliance cannot hold. He likens future Soviet led offensives to invading Ohio from Indiana and calls for sustained preparedness to preserve a free nation.
The text anticipates President Truman delivering a message to Congress and America. It suggests the address will reveal the soldier's role and wartime plans, outlining future projects and the world situation. The public is urged to accept the message in the spirit of national interest.
Coast Guardsman John L'Hommedieu, longtime watcher of New York Harbor ships, compares seagoing liners to women with distinct personalities. He notes European liners like the Stockholm draw more admiration for charm and color, while American ships vary in looks and temperament. The Stockholm stands out as the captain’s first love, a powerful, stylish vessel in the harbor parade.
Washington columnist James Marlow argues that widespread hoarding and price gouging threaten the U.S. economy. He warns rationing and price controls could follow if shortages grow, while profiteers risk fueling a downturn that harms their own prospects. He contrasts American free enterprise with communist control and notes current behavior may push the nation toward government intervention. He stresses the peril to both the economy and personal welfare from selfish collecting and profiteering.
Hollywood by Gene Handsaker surveys acting strengths across stars. John Lund praises Dick Widmark's high tension and control, Ray Milland's sinister comic edge, Bob Preston's expressive eyes, Spencer Tracy's eye entrances, and Gregory Peck's sincerity. He notes Cary Grant's rhythm, Jack Carson's believability, and Olivia de Havilland and Loretta Young's natural camera presence.
In Geneva the ILO meeting of government, worker and employer delegates discussed boosting living standards by raising production. David Morse and George Delaney urged adopting U. S. efficiency, with proposals on machinery, training, incentive pay, and faster transfer of knowledge to raise output without excessive work. They warned redistribution alone won't lift living standards.
McCune and Gray assess Korea’s history from ancient battles to 1910 annexation and postwar division. They discuss Russian and American roles, Korean governance under AMG, and the fate of northern and southern regions amid shifting power, with focus on leadership and reforms.
The First National Bank of Clarksville under C. W. Bailey pioneered the Four Pillars of Income plan to diversify farming. The program, supported by vice president Lewis Pace, used bank resources to finance year round farming with crop cycles and livestock, boosting county income from prewar levels. The effort spurred livestock gains, new industries, and Camp Campbell payroll, lifting local prosperity.
Maj. Robert B. Riggs argues that leaders skill, discipline, and morale win wars more than numbers. He cites historical examples from Marathon to WWII, noting modern firepower and speed matter more than sheer force, though large allied support remains crucial.
Oak Hill pair Mrs. Lucille Bennett and Mrs. C R Weatherford joined the Women's Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No 2397 in Beckley then traveled to Charleston for the West Virginia Pag ies Conference over the weekend.
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