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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
3
The notice states a two per cent state tax applies to all subscriptions within West Virginia. It warns readers that subscription payments made in advance are not the responsibility of Beckley Newspaper Corporation or its distributors.
A local editorial laments the failed 186 073 special levy in Raleigh County and argues most voters ignored the chance to fund a commercial airport and recreation spaces for Negroes. It warns the county court must address overdrafts and consider future elections or permanent tax hikes, noting Saturday’s vote did not resolve fiscal issues.
The article argues cancers arise from dietary deficiencies due to soil quality and over processed foods. It promotes local food production, soil testing via county agents, and family farms for fruit vegetables pork milk and eggs to support a healthy diet and reduce generative diseases.
An unemployment office in Beckley West Virginia explains the World War II unemployment program to veterans pondering benefits. The system requires active labor market participation and shows how costs are funded by employers while pushing concern over misuse and personal responsibility. Institutional staff stress the need for work readiness and discourage claims from those not seeking employment.
Thomas Stafford reports on extension forester A B Lyon addressing rural audiences in Fayette County and Workman’s Creek where a revival predominate. Lyons defends forestry alongside a second spring round-up with County Agent II Lyon and Appalachian Electric personnel showing educational films on farm savings.
Huntington Hartford envisions a self contained arts sanctuary funded by his Huntington Hartford Foundation. The facility will host 50 to 100 young artists including writers painters and composers with cabins and sound proofed spaces. Selection requires endorsements from established figures and aims to lift up rising talent away from daily toil and energy costs.
Washington reports on who must file an estimated tax declaration by March 14. Pay four installments of the difference between withholding and full tax for 1949. Examples include landlords doctors and wage earners. Use form 1040 ES and include exemptions and standard deductions.
New York reports a steady week for business and industry while deflation signals emerge. Government statements stress economic health and continued unemployment at a March peak, with modest price climbs and London jitters easing. Credit relaxation aids lagging consumer sales but risks longer term debt. Factory activity holds near prior levels. jobless totals reach about 3.5 million, despite more workers retained in February.
The East End Club and First Baptist Church presented the play Daisy's Dirt at Simmons High School auditorium Thursday night. Cast included Carrie Benson Bertha Wood Pabs Benson Velva Layne and many others with Rev. N G Marris directing.
Five men have enlisted in the Beckley Organized Reserve Corps per Major Carl C. Dunham. Names include Cpl. William G. Fulciden of Caldwell Cpl. John E. Baker Kingston Pfc. Romany Cook Thmanny Claude England Welch and Sel. Lionel A. Walker Beckley.
A short man with a sharp face sits jailed in Prague awaiting trial before a people's court for treasonable acts. Dr Zdenek Fierlinger, once Czech ambassador to Moscow and later socialist leader, steered Czechoslovakia toward Soviet influence, delivering uranium and Carpathia to Russia and aligning the Socialists with the Communists. His downfall follows a volatile postwar shift as Moscow orchestrated a seizure of power, ending freedom in Czechoslovakia.
Stewart Alsop notes Fierlinger’s June prior party suppression and current jail status. The piece argues the Kremlin’s fear extends through eastern Europe and mocks loyalty from officials like Petru Groza. It reflects on ingratitude in the communist movement and questions Prague reports’ accuracy.
Brad brings Gail a tray of breakfast then watches her eat but she soon says she is not hungry. He contemplates the stretcher and blankets and considers carrying her. He asks about Helena as Gail is swaddled and lifted.
Hollywood star James Mason and writer actress wife Pamela Kelling discussed a Beverly Hills move while their three month old daughter Portland slept nearby. The interview reveals Mason's calm, witty persona and his cats, plus hospital scenes and a tense social circle around Gail and Bradford.
In a tense house discussion Gail and Alexandria seek a truce about their futures. Gail admits home is the house and Brad plans steady steps for her father, while Brad and Gail map cautious hope, promise, and gradual reconciliation as they face family roles and potential moves.
Lieutenant Warren G. Sparks of Beckley serves aboard the landing ship USS Lindenwald at Bremerton in Washington. His wife Jean Doris Starrett Sparks lives in Boston mass. The ship is a new Arctic designed vessel. Sparks joined the Navy in July 1940 and trained at Norfolk. Hardy chrysanthemums and other late perennials may be divided as they begin to grow after preparing beds.
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