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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
2
Editorial notes Senator Richard B Russell's fluctuating stance on repealing Taft Hartley. It explores how his position affects labor support, delegates, and potential presidential prospects, alongside reflections on Alben Barkley and his career, leadership, and age.
Vice President Alben Barkley withdrew from the Democratic presidential race on Monday. The beloved Kentuckian, known for his genial nature and steadfast party loyalty, faced mixed reactions from constituents who admired him even as many disagreed with his stance. The piece notes his long public service and the impact of his decision on supporters.
Incidental note says Beckley residents overlook California’s deadly quake that killed 11. Three theories arise: they’re overwhelmed by the Democratic convention upheaval, mispronounce the Indian name Telechapi, or view California as distant and inconsequential.
The piece spoofily quotes Veep Barkley declaring he'd rather be 74 than President, suggesting a twist that he’d also accept 75 and President. It notes a $10,000 prize for a humane mouse trap and jokes about a mouse preferring traps that fail. It mentions a California golf course elevator moving players from ninth to tenth, and jokes that doffers need bulldozers to escape sandtraps.
Tygart Lake in Northern West Virginia, created in 1936 and later leased to the state, has evolved from a basic recreational area into a full planned state park with a new swimming beach, bathhouse, cement bottom, walkways, and expanding facilities. By May 30 it already draws hundreds weekly and is poised to add more docks, picnic areas, cabins, and lodging as state officials push Bluestone’s development. The piece argues Grafton should visit to see how Tygart’s success could influen ce Bluestone and notes a possible 1962 timeline for Bluestone if funds are committed.
Oklahoma City oilman and freshman Senator Robert S. Kerr, a 6 foot 4 millionaire, rose from relative obscurity after delivering 1944 keynote at the Democratic National Convention. Backers see him as a serious contender despite early delegate shortages and possible convention deadlock.
Governor and senator Kerr, an oilman and longtime Democrat, battles doubts about winning beyond Oklahoma. He backed Roosevelt and Truman at key moments, fought federal gas limits, and defended MacArthur removal. Personal life includes marriage to Grayce Beene, four children, and ownership of a weekly Enid paper plus Tulsa and Peru radio outlets.
In Minneapolis Hubert Humphrey, a 41 year old pharmacist turned politician, built a career evidencing civil rights leadership and practical politics. He rose from mayoral defeats and party merging to govern with a reform streak, creating a city fair employment practices commission and later shaping national liberal policy. He married Muriel Brick, has four children, and pursued extensive education across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Louisiana State University.
A Chicago letter from Trellis Mae Pee describes the Democratic National Convention buzz. She recalls Vice President Barkley’s emotional moment, young Franklin D Roosevelt’s rise, and party squabbles over loyalty. The writer notes personal pleas and social plans, ending with a weathered request for $100.
Review notes a sentimentalized biographical book about Sgt Daniel Bissell holder of the third Purple Heart. Chronicles Bissell’s Revolutionary War service from Windsor Connecticut to New York campaigns and espionage mission. Author Thompson provides conversations and dramatic details, with critique of storytelling.
More than 90 women were named delegates or alternates to the Republican and Democratic conventions. The shift marks a break from traditional, less photogenic political gatherings and signals growing female participation in national party politics.
Regionally Speaking reports multiple area service members including Pvt Staty E Stewart, son of Curtis Stewart, serving as ammunitions distributor with the 31st Tor aniry Regiment of the Seventh Division in North Korea. Also listed are Navy seaman apprentice Jack R McGee, Dan Wills in Germany with the Second Armored Division, and others training or deployed across Europe and Cuba missions.
The text humorously recounts Chaliapin dining with a dieting San Francisco hostess and Chaplin's quip about starting dinner immediately. A patient disputes a doctor’s diagnosis after five tests, then taunts with a city specialist’s differing view and the autopsy remark.
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