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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1943
Page
2
The Raleigh Register published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists BECKLEY and HINTON as post office entries and credits W. Randolph Norton as managing editor. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to qualified news dispatches and local news in the paper.
The Raleigh county special airport bond issue likely passes after official canvass, enabling land acquisition of 1,465 acres for a major airfield. County court and advisory committee will oversee expenditures and plans with 115000 available for site work before federal funds. The project promises to place Raleigh county among regions with air transport and commerce. June 1943 marked a turning point in progress.
Editorial urges a new, adequate Beckley bus terminal to replace the cramped bottleneck. Cites far smaller towns Wytheville and Statesville with far better facilities, noting transit firms show interest but wartime strain delays progress.
The text notes building material shortages affect current work and tie to regional economic health, urging city action. It suggests obtaining Wartime Production Board approval to permit a modern bus depot, highlighting transport as vital to the war effort.
The piece argues Attu shows high American casualties from a small island combat and serves as a sober barometer for expected losses in Europe. It states 1193 wounded, 38 missing, 342 killed, deeming Europe likely to show similar ratios and urging resolve to overpower the enemy wherever found.
Raleigh County requires bold courage from its citizens to grow into a strong industrial area. The piece cites pioneers who risked coal, lumber, and metals, and urges investment in speculative ventures like the airport and local manufacturing. It praises Beckley contractors and local firms while warning against fear of laughter and loss, framing risk as essential for progress.
A reflective piece describes enjoying garden dirt on bare feet and rustic pleasures, then shifts to a county airport bond election. Details note a farmer guest in khaki shorts and a 225 pound frame, plus about 6,000 of 86,000 voters turning out under a pledge of ethical campaigning.
County Agent H B Thomas provides home guidance on making and applying bordeaux mixture. Ingredients include fine copper sulphate and hydrated lime with precise mixing steps for a three gallon batch. Add arsenate and Black Leaf 40 for broader pest control, noting freshness is essential and that the spray protects against blight and many insects.
Editor Rabied Register quotes reader grievance on wartime labor. Letter decries long hours and unpaid wages, laments Hoover era policies, and mentions family members in the army and speaker’s own four years in the Marine Corps. Aims to urge support for country and labor rights.
Numerous Raleigh youth and local families are noted for recent military rank promotions and training. Simon Bennett Jr returns from leave to Charleston. Dan McRoberts earns corporal in the U S Army from Wilkes Street. Simon Lreeton Tilley promoted to staff sergeant at Dodge City AAF. Lt James E Thompson begins basic flying at Enid AAF. Other Raleigh youths promoted at Sheppard Field include Billy E Blake and Wilbert A Thornton. Basil W Shumate completes basic training at Great Lakes naval station. Private first class Fred N Bsharah heads to San Marcos for aircrew training. Private Ernest Reed begins basic training at Miami Beach.
Gloria Cunningham arrives at Blossom Valley plant seeking Rita Ralston in New York, offers help after foreclosure notice tied to Thomas Ralston loan. Sam Arlen rebukes Rita’s circle as Gloria proposes a field check, plans a San Francisco flight, and hints at a deeper scheme.
In a candid corridor chat a voter asks what Congress does beyond loud sessions. The piece explains most work happens inside committees, with members serving on multiple panels, clearing mail, hearing constituents, and shaping bills before any floor votes. It notes the Ways and Means tax debate and the era’s committee system, tracing origins to Madison era and the 14th Congress.
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