Egg prices and poultry woes in New Jersey and beyond
The piece analyzes rising feed costs from federal price supports, falling egg prices, and rising bankruptcies among poultry farmers led by New Jersey. It notes 17.1 percent bankruptcy this year locally, 28.1 cent per dozen eggs mid April prices, and 400 percent feed price increases since 1939. It cites overproduction from wartime expansion, government support effects, and potential policy fixes, including Section 32 egg purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Herman I. Miller
Marketing Service
Department of Agriculture
Harold D. Cooley
D-N. C
House Agriculture Committee
Ezra Taft Benson
Wengame
Dentists discuss steering children to dentistry early
Dr George W Crane and Dr Joe discuss guiding two sons aged eight and ten toward dentistry. The dentist author notes a survey showing many dentists chose the profession before college, with implications for parents and educators. The piece references prior discussions with funeral directors and morticians associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Crane
Eas
CAL Magazine
Worry Clinic sparks teens toward mortuary careers
The Worry Clinic notes teens choosing mortuary work after early exposure to funeral service and ambulance driving. It cites dentists as a parallel, where early praise for plaster work and modeling boosts interest. The piece warns parents to “sell” a profession to their son, noting pride in a Father & Son shingle.
Dust and Enemies in a Painter Wife Tale
Roy Lee Harmon relays a humorous slice of life about workplace rivals and a painting binge at home. A writer frets that striving for universal approval backfires while detailing a comic two week vacation disruption and a wife’s paint spree turning the house into a canvas. The narrator recounts mishaps with black and gold paints, a messy basement, and lingering fear the painting spree will resume.
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
A series of brief notices details military service of several local men. Sgt Ralph M Henderson and Ellsworth D Combs served with Marine units at Camp Pendleton and off the Southern California coast in amphibious exercises. Airman Carrol E Smith was selected for a supply specialists course at Amarillo AFB. Pvt Sherman D Milam completed advanced training at Fort Hood. Cpl Ronald J Pierce serves with the Third Marine Division on Okinawa. Pvt Jack D Akers completed eight weeks in the airborne division at Fort Jackson and Pvt Bobby Gene Akers returned home on furlough before reporting to Fort Campbell for duty with the 101st Airborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Ralph M. Henderson
Arlie W. Henderson, Eccles
Ellsworth D. Combs
Roby Combs
Sophia
Pacific Fleet
California
Marillo Air Force Base
Tex
Carrol E. Smith
Stella M. Smith
Sophia High School
Lackland Air Force Base
Jack Akers
Pax
Airborne Division
Fort Jackson
S. C
Jack D. Akers
Fort Chafee
Ark
Pax High School
Bobby Gene Akers
Fort Campbell
101St Airborne Division
Paris
Signal Corps
RNS
Labor Story Balance in Newspaper Reporting
Grassroot Opinion from Corvallis Oregon criticizes labor coverage in newspapers. It notes reporters face space limits and often quote labor spokesmen while private industry voices are rarely heard. The piece argues for balanced labor news and fair treatment of all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Oregon
Gazette Times
Labor
Prayer for Today by James C Kinard of Newberry South Carolina
A brief prayer invoking Jesus Christ to aid the needy, uplift the despondent, and bring comfort to troubled hearts. Signed by James C. Kinard, an insurance executive from Newberry, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus Christ
James C. Kinard
Newberry, S. C
Insurance Executive
Try And Stop Me By Wc Fields Recalls A Morning Visit
In a rocky cafe scene W C Fields recalls entering a neighborhood tavern about 9 30 am asking if he came in last night and if he broke a hundred dollar bill before spending it on liquor The bartender confirms the loss fear and relief are voiced Then two satellite delegation communists boast about a Miami Beach weekend praising hotels sun and beauty while one warns the other not to audible celebrate to avoid capitalist ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fields
Fred Russell
Fields
Miami Beach
Raleigh Register Published by Beckley Newspapers Corp
The Raleigh Register operated by Beckley Newspapers Corp lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options. Rates include daily and Sunday at 19.00 annually, six months at 11.00, daily only at 16.00 annually, six months at 9.00, with a 2 percent WV sales tax. Delivery options show carrier weekly 45 cents, monthly 1.95, or half month 0.98, and notes carriers are independent contractors with no liability for advance payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Hal Boyle Bank Of Monte Carlo Still Solvent
Hal Boyle recounts a humorous Monte Carlo visit in which he gambles 200 francs on No 29 and loses about 2100 dollars while noting the lavish, aloof crowd around the roulette table. He exits with good humor, bowing to a duke and duchess as he concedes the odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Monte Carlo Still Solvent
Canaries Learn From Wild Birds And Breeding Hubs
A Junior Editors quiz explains how canaries, named after the Canary Islands, are bred worldwide for song. Wild canaries sing but with poorer voices, and tame birds are usually bright yellow while wild ones tend greener. Ginny Oksienik wins $10 for coloring activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Islands
Africa
Harz
Germany
Ginny Oksienik
Clifton, N. J
Beckley
Earl Wilson Johansson Right Hand Reported To Be Lethal
A chaotic gossip digest lists Truman's books for Bernard Geis, Jo hansson's strategy, Bogart era showbiz quips, and multiple star links. It mentions Truman, George Gobel, Groucho Marx, Paterson, Toots Shor, Toots Table, El Morocco, El Toro, Chateau Madrid, Galileo. The column hints at scandals, paintings, and humor while noting Lily Brando and many other celebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Truman
Bernard Geis
Ingemar Johansson
Patterson
George Gobel
London
George
Toots Shor
Rabbi Bishop
Mad dog scare haunts Fayette County near Raleigh
Fifty years ago Fayette County still faced a mad dog scare in the area adjoining Raleigh. The Register popular lady contest has many votes as it nears one month, with Pearl Callaway leading at 9 620 votes. E P Stroman, Beckley Insurance Agency general manager, resigns to move to Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fayette
Raleigh
Register
Pearl Callaway
E. P. Stroman
Beckley Insurance Agency
Parkersburg
Fire destroys two story house near Raleigh road
A fire of undetermined origin struck at an inopportune time when the fire engine was out of service and completely destroyed a two story frame house near the new Raleigh road. Virginia lawmakers legalize boxing but the law remains dormant as Governor Peery has not appointed the required three member boxing commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Raleigh Road
Virginia
Peery
Also Mentioned on This Page
George W. Crane
Roy Lee Harmon
Jesus Christ
Charlie’s Place
By Peggy Kessinger
C, E, Smith
S, D, Milam
Second Armored
Fort Hood, Tex
Sherman D. Milam
William H. Milam
Lester
Trap Hill High School
Fullwell Motor Products
Cleveland
Ohio
Third Marine Division
Okinawa
Cpl
Ronald J. Pierce
Earnest Pierce, Lester
J. D
AKERS
Prince St
W. Va
Hinton
J. McQuade
Associated Press
AP l
AP_news
Brooks & Finley
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hal Boyle
Monte Carlo
Kansas City
Missouri
Sedalia
Russia
Tovarich Trotesky
France
Earl Wilson
Johansson
Groucho Marx
Leone
Jack Barry
Dan Enright
Kim Novak
Dick Quine
Monica Davis
Midnight Earl
Errol Flynn
Lyda Fairbanks
Marlon Brando
Greenwich Village
Pat
Suzuki
Gypsy Rose Lee
Artie Shaw
Ava Gardner
Madrid
Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski
Lumet
Miami
Noel Coward
Roz Russell
Castro
Havana
Carol Reed
Jim Arness
Saratoga
Paramount
Tarezan
Julia Meade
H’wood
Rock Hudson
Montauk Manor
L. L
Peter Lind Hayes
Mary Healy
Earl
Bill Hayes
The
Raleigh Register
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!