Editorial Review on Polio Fear and Policy
The piece argues polio nearing an epidemic in Raleigh County and critiques Dr. Hart Van Riper of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for not allaying fears. It notes vaccination progress, ongoing gamma globulin trials, and urges parental precautions while outlining broader political tensions with Britain over communism and US debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart £. van Riper
National Foundation For
Raleigh
van Riper
U. S. News & World Report
National Foundation
Houston
Texas
United States
Beckley
Reds in Britain and the Red Dean controversy
The Churchill government backs a policy stance seen as aiding communism in Britain amid rare public anger over the Dean. Newspapers run hostile letters while church leaders criticize the Dean for harming the Church of England’s prestige. Scientists recount a china child microbes anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Moscow
Church of England
British Isles
Britain
America
Red Dean
England
Raleigh Register Platform for Beckley Proposes Growth Plan
The plan urges Beckley expansion to boost tourism with more hotels and a sports and recreation center. It calls for an auditorium, extended corporate limits, rural development support, convention city status, better roads, and a youth center in the city center. It also supports the Beckley Chamber program, a new city charter, and a city manager administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Vacation tale and airport rumors spark local chatter
A family vacation at Myrtie Beach in South Carolina introduces 3 year old Matt to ocean bathing and prompts a curious child’s remark. Separately, speculation grows that Robert L. Davis may pursue Memorial Airport management, with over 30 applicants and Davis denying aggressive plans while remaining acting manager until the county court decides. He cites tied funds in engineering gear and broad experience on the airport project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Fowers II
Myrtié Beach
S. C
Matt
Atlantic Ocean
Robert L. Davis
Memorial Airport
Davis
Register
Post
County Court
Local Beckley News Notes and Travel Tales
Beckley Newspapers Corp publishes Raleigh Register Evening and Sunday Morning editions. A string of items covers travel anecdotes from Joan Rose and Ann Rothlisberger leaving Beckley, a Virginia trip by C C Walker family, a stormy Myrtle Beach trip, and a Rotary picnic in Virginia with a new nickname for Wendell Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Nprsbildine
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
W. Va
Hinton
W Va
West Virginia
Focal
Beckler Newspapers Corporation
Joan Rose
Granville Avenueile
Ann Rothlisberger
Piedmont
Myrtle Beach
Roanoke
Fim
Fayetteville
Cc. C. Walker
Dau
C. C. Walkers
Ardith Bolens
Covington
White Sulphur Springs
Walkers
Cool Ridge
Viron and Son
Famhter
Alben Barkley
E. E. Bibb
Bug Dust
Virginia
Spanishburg
Ghent
Wendell Marston
Rotary
Wendell
Princeton
Bug
Ulcers and Delegates in Democratic Convention Rumors
A Chicago reader reports on the Democratic convention mood with brokers trading ulcers and delegates. Gov Adlai Stevenson is the focal point as rumors swirl about his nomination and perks while Taft supposedly backs Dick Russell through organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Honey
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Adlai
Stevenson
Aso
Bermuda
Wilbur
Taft
Dick Russell
Letters and political jests during the 1952 campaign
A collection of political humor and personal notes referencing Eisenhower Harriman Kefauver and Truman. Includes a long affectionate farewell from Trellis Mae to Wilbur, a nod to Alben Barkley, and a plea for funds from Perle Mesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Harriman
Kefauver
Harry Truman
White House
Alben Barkley
Mr. Petrol
Rich Ollionaire
Texas
Barkley
Wilbur
Trellis Mae P.S
Perle Mesta
Rayburn's swift gavel halts convention split
CHICAGO delegates at the Democratic gathering watched Sam Rayburn, veteran House speaker, dampen potential party rifts by adjourning the session after handling a platform dispute. He then presided over talks on loyalty pledges as Louisianan, South Carolinian, and Virginian factions stirred. Rayburn's quick eyelid movement marked the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sam Rayburn
Ain
Rayburn
Washington
House of Representatives
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Senate
House
Barkleys
Louisiana
South Carolina
Virginia
Conexbrook
Rep. McCormack
Tennessee
Paul Whitaker
Sen
Kefauver
Whitaker
McCormack
Mississippi
Georgia
Texas
Regionally Speaking Military Men in News
Airman First Class Jim D. Tilley of Mitchel AFB returns home after visiting family. The piece lists several Wyoming men completing basic training at Lackland Texas and notes a promotion to sergeant first class for Millard L. Foley in the Army Reserve. Also mentioned are Pvt John W Haley completing QM training at Fort Lee and Sgt Charles W Todd serving in Korea with the 40th Infantry Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Ressinger
Jim D. Tilley
Mitchel Air Force Base
Oite Tilley
Homer
Mullens
Tilley
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
East Texas
Continental Air Command
Mitchel Base
Pineville
Wyoming County
Wyoming
Kenneth H. Coleman
Kenneth Coleman
Stephenson
Lionel L. North
Hubert L. North
Glen Rogers
Kenneth H. Moseley
William W. Moseley
Glen E. Robertson
Army
Millard L. Foley
Hargrove St
Carson R. Scott
Sgt. Foley
Quartermaster Replacement Training Center
Fi Lee
John Ww. Haley
John W. Haley
Sophia
Haley
Sophia High School
Korea
40Th Infantry Division
Charles W. Todd
Lonnie C. Todd
Glen Daniel
224Th Infantry Regiment
Sgt
Todd
Des Moines
Naval Academy
Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Home R. Withrow
Lawrence Withrow
Stanaford
Harvey J. T. Stewart Jr
T. Stewart
Bergen
Norway
Portland
England
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Norfolk, Va
Ernest C. Cowan
R. L. Kidd
Harold J. Burns
Elmer Burns
Clintonville
San Diego
Calif
What Really Happened to Alben Barkley in Race for Nomination
Chicago report analyzes the 1952 Democratic tug of war over the Barkley Stevenson bid. It details inner party plans, Arvey led drafts, northern backing, and White House signals, ending with Barkley withdrawing as Stevenson’s draft momentum grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben Barkley
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Democratic Party
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Gov. Stevenson
Col
Alben W. Barkley
Barkley
White House
Senate
Leslie Biffle
Stevenson
Arvey
Kentucky
Henry Schricker
Indiana
Lawrence
Senricker
Batkely
New Jersey
Archibald Alexander
Blair Moody
Michigan
Mennen Williams
Alexander
Arvey, Lawrence and Company
Walter Johnson
Chicago University
Lawrence and
Company
Col. Arvey
Illinois
Gov.Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Earl Clements
Supreme Court ruling clouds censorship debate in film industry
The court's Miracle decision says states cannot bar films as sacrilegious, extending First Amendment protections to movies while leaving open questions on obscene or local censorship. It also notes films gain status warranting free speech guarantees, and highlights ongoing battles over pre release censorship across states and local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Fredmur Central Press
New York
United State Supreme Court
New York State
Marshall
Tex
Pir
Tom C. Clark
St. Joseph
Hollywood
High Tribunal
Marshall Censor Board
Pinky
Motion Picture Association of America
Ohio
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association of América
Maryland
Virginia
Kansas
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Christ Drives Devils Into Swine in Gergesenes Tale
A biblical scene from Matthew describes Jesus meeting two demon possessed men near tombs in the country of the Gergesenes. The devils ask to enter pigs, Jesus permits it, and the herd drowns in the sea, illustrating a verdict over demonic torment before the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
God
Arthiou
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Howell M. Forgy
Reds
Raleigh Register
Boone County
Grandview State
By Thomas J. Stafford
Thomas F. Stafford
Ieee Cle En
Associated Press
AP News
Brooks & Finley
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Ars
Trellis Mae Peeble
Darling Wil
Father
James C. Kinard
Newberry
D. C
Newberry College
By James Marlow
C. E. Ropertson
Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Co
Edwight
Ordnance Automotive School
Yanta General Depot
Pvt
Roscoe D. Denny
Margie Denny
Pemberton
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