Bearded Beckley Fan Urges Raleigh County Centennial Boost
A spirited Beckley visitor writes from Beaver praising Raleigh County centennial plans. He rails at sugar hoarders and wartime taxes, urges voting in the election, and expresses pride in community history from Beckley’s growth to coal towns, county landmarks, and patriotic duty. He plans to attend the centennial events and promote local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Beaver
Harold Brute Lambert
Raleigh County
Lissen
Son
Grandview
Raleigh
Prince
Sand Lick
Charley Hodel
Raleigh Register
Gineral Beckler
Formosa Crisis Warns Of Wider War If China Attacks
Joseph and Stewart Alsop argue in Washington that a Communist invasion fleet massing in Fukien and along the China coast could strike Formosa within hours if Mao orders. They warn the U S lacks a firm policy and sufficient naval force to deter or respond, risking broader war and mutual distrust between State and Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Washington
Formosa
China
Korea
Fukien
Forms
Yellow Sea
Sea of Japan
Formosa Straits
Chiang Kai-shek
Mao Tse-tung
Chiang
Kremlin
United States
Moscow
Fukein
Shen Yi
Truman
Congress
Literary Guideposts and Family Roles in Two Novels
A brief review outlines Gareth Hale's One Big Family and A Phil ip Kemberton's Now That Summer's Come. The Nall family heads a lively household with Father Joseph as freight agent and Betty engaged to Asa Bond. the piece hints at Generational tensions and moral expectations within the clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rogers
Gareth Hale
Dutton
A. Philip Kemberton
Macmillan
Joseph
Cariine Nall
Andrew
Lina Nall
Betty
Bol
Hale
Asa Bond
Bah
Dot
Bob
Ievile
Kemberson
Connecticut
Texas
Trucks and Slide Rules Chart Highway Damage In Maryland Road Test
In La Plata Maryland eight heavily loaded trucks traverse a one mile stretch of US Route 301 day and night to measure road wear. The test, funded by eleven states and run by the Highway Research Board, runs six months with different axle weights to chart cracks surface elevations subgrade and concrete integrity. Drivers work long shifts while monitoring painted road cracks and line guidance to cover the entire surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Bowen
LA Plata
Maryland
U.S
Asriel Taragin
Highway Research Board
Connecticut
Delaware
Mlinois
Kentucky
Michigan
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Wisconsin
Massachusets
New York
Rhode Island
Claude Mudd
Life begins at 65 as science extends old age health
A six part AP series notes medical progress offering seniors a longer healthful life. Improvements include safer hip repairs, blood banks for shock, safer surgeries, and smarter nutrition. Pneumonia and cancer risks decline with early detection and treatment in the elderly while active living and planning for retirement support better well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Science Reporter
Ictim
William Osler
Fila J. Stieglitz
Washington, DC
Develon
Inmstead
Pa Ata E Beery Mack
Penn Ve College
Seth
Renin Siserl
Why the Eight Billion Dollar Key Question Sparks Public Uproar
A reader laments the vast postwar defense budget and rising taxes, asking why fourteeen billion has produced a skeleton Army and mothballed Navy while only the air arm expands. The piece argues government mismanagement risks currency value, social security erosion, and Socialist plans, urging cuts and Hoover Commission reforms to avert economic collapse and a possible Soviet victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Washington
Formosa
Acheson
General MacArthur
Thonius Jefferson
Truman
Bulgaria
Hollywood Set Innovations Highlight Economy Film Making
Hollywood reports on a breakaway six room house on a sound stage that can be assembled in under 2.5 hours with removable walls for versatile shooting. Producer Stanley Kramer recreates 17th century Paris with movable sets on another lot, showcasing cost saving tricks in modern filmmaking. Paul Kelly recalls early studio life. Lassie tricks by Rudd Weatherwax amuse visitors. George Cukor films in Washington locations including the National Gallery Library of Congress and Jefferson Memorial, aiming to capture a emotional capital atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Barbara Hale
Stanley Kramer
Paris
Paul Kelly
Vitagraph
Brooklyn
Rudd Weatherwax
Lassie
Painted Hills
Rudd
Weatherwax
George Cukor
Washington, D. C
National Gallery
Library of Congress
Jefferson Memorial
Cukor
Capital
Raymond Massey
Gary Cooper
Cooper
Massey
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Berkley
America
Joey Stalin
Russia
Amy Fester
Joey
Salt River
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Ruth
Beckley Service Center
Gene Burke
Alhem
Beckley Feller
Jmne
Putin
Nsinnit Uv
Taltus
Hitler
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Manny
Literary Guidepost
Motors
Emerton
Nee
Decker
Apelton Wrecking Co
Skelton Stl
Tana
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