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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
2
A Raleigh Register excerpt argues that reducing coal stockpiles and boosting exports to Europe will prevent privation and support European relief. It stresses West Virginia’s Southern fields and urges miners to reflect on the broader impact of their work on health and happiness for millions.
The article warns that repeated miner walkouts cut coal supply to Britain and Europe, threatening factory wheels and daily life. It cites Europe producing 40 percent of prewar capacity, with only about 56 percent of prewar supply available, and notes potential paralysis of transportation, food processing, clothing manufacture, and health systems if imports from the United States decline further.
The piece notes a reversal in the postwar decline of business insolvencies, stating 42 failures in December 1945 rising to 202 in January, with commentary that wartime demand and plentiful money masked inefficiency and that competition dwindled during major wars.
Norwegian king Haakon agrees to accept a modest personal yacht as a birthday gift after Leys fundraise for his seventy-fifth. He notes any surplus will be donated to a worthy cause, signaling reconciliation as Norway moves toward peace.
B'nai Brith plans its second annual boxing event at Woodrow Wilson Stadium to raise funds for Raleigh County Infantile Paralysis United Jewish Appeal and local welfare groups. Tickets and programs divert proceeds to American Legion Auxiliary and Junior Chamber of Commerce, with over 50 percent of members serving in World War II. Meanwhile Beckley climbs in city rankings as Weirton gains, and district figures note legislative travel costs in a brief special session.
A Nation Today explainer by James Marlow outlines key provisions of labor law and the NLRB. It covers union fees, political contributions, union representation votes, protections for members and agitators, union shop rules, and when a union shop may be required based on majority votes and contracts.
In Mare Island California Sammy Bradford, an Okinawa veteran who lost both legs above the knee, trains at the Navy amputee rehabilitation hospital. Doctors note short four inch stumps and suction bucket legs as he works to stand and walk, embodying patience and determination.
Ex GI Erle G Howery of Beckley urges immediate cashing of terminal leave bonds criticizing government timing. He mocks fears of flooding the economy and cites officers' cashed leave, asking for honesty and a plan to return funds if delayed. He notes relief loans spent on movies cigarettes and chewing items abroad.
Funeral services for Mrs Lacy Icie Linkous 73 of Sullivan yunarwoman who died Tuesday will be held Friday at 2 pm at Pemberton Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Suffman. Burial will be in Pemberton Cemetery. The body will be taken from Calfeo Funeral Home to the church. Also notes about permits to build: J W Tweedy received a permit to build a five room house on Fourth Avenue East Beckley at an estimated 1500 dollars. Evangeline Modts received a permit for a two room addition on Third Avenue at about 1300 dollars.
Washington column argues Truman veto slows third party plans but Wallace may be steered toward leadership of a peace and labor aligned party. It cites Communist National Committee directives to build a new peoples party and names Wallace backers like Baldwin and Dorner as key organizers.
Larry and Carol awaken from trauma after Wells is exposed in a black market auto scheme. Inspector Brandt and his men corner the culprit while Whitey George and a sheriff bring the danger to a close. Carol learns Wells overheard their restaurant talk and tracked them to their apartment.
New York's housing surge eclipses skyscrapers as 27 multi block apartment developments rise across all boroughs to house 46 326 families. Big projects funded by life insurers and banks loom, with 15 public housing schemes totaling 20 771 units and two private ventures adding 2 812 units in Queens and other boroughs.
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