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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1946

Page

4

National Advertising Representatives Katz Agency List

The Katz Agency announces its national advertising representation network covering New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Dallas and other major markets to connect clients with regional media outlets through its offices.

Katz Agency New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Dallas

March tax forms and spring signs appear in town

Randolph Norton riffs on filing taxes late and choosing the long form, chasing receipts and the urge to hire help. He shares a banker tale of a five dollar tip winning a hotel room, notes crocuses blooming in Beaver and Mrs. Ashton File’s yard, and jokes that Groundhog has handed weather reins to the Rod and Gun Club.

Samuel Bob West Virginia Alfred Beckley Campbell Beckley H. B. Snead Mr. Groundhog Rod and Gun Club

Local Improvements and Public Works Focus Plan

The article outlines road maintenance to keep mud free and expand airport access. It calls for cleaner city garbage disposal and expansion projects at Grandview and Little Beaver Parks. It notes more mine workers living on home steads and urges growing food locally. It promotes local government reform, tourism promotion via climate and scenery, and better tourist facilities. A one cent per ton advertising levy is proposed. It also mentions smoke less coal and funding for a Public Library building.

Grandview Little Beaver Parks

Property Assessments Correction Must Come First

The Post-Herald opposes a flat 20 percent hike urging corrections to align with true value. It cites widespread disparities in Main Street valuations and backs the Strayer plan for state supervision, training, and a common value scale to erase gaps before any increases.

The Post-Herald Court House Main Street

Red power politics and the Sino Soviet clash for Asia

The article argues Marshal Malinovsky reveals Soviet aims to split US China relations to control Manchuria and push power politics. Moscow seeks to push American forces from China, crush interference, and expand influence over half the world’s population if China overcomes Western pressure.

China Malinovsky Manchuria Red Army Russia Moscow Japan

Pauley Withdraws Navy Undersecretary Nomination

President Truman cited Ed Pauley as Dear Ed in a letter and Pauley withdrew his nomination for undersecretary of the navy avoiding a Senate vote. The bet between Sam Thomson and Sam Caudell over Pauley’s confirmation collapses with the withdrawal.

Ed Pauley Truman Senate Navy Sam Thomson Sam Caudell Sam Pauley

U.S. Bases In Pacific Backed by Congressional Funds

The United States plans and funds massive Pacific base fortifications including Tinian Saipan Guam Okinawa Kwajalein Eniwetok Majuro Iwo Jima Chichi Jima Truk Ulithi Peleliu Angaur Babelthuap as war ends. Congress leans toward outright annexation under UN trusteeship debates. President Truman favors exclusive U.S. trusteeships to keep strategic islands.

U.S. Army Navy Pacific Japan America Pacific Islands Tinian Saipan Guam Okinawa Kwajalein Eniwetok Majuro Iwo Jima Chichi Jima Truk Ulithu Peleli Russia Globe United States Uncle Sam

General Clark Eyes Allied Withdrawal From Austria

DeWitt MacKenzie reports General Mark Clark, commander in chief in Austria, favors withdrawing Allied occupation by next fall with Austrian governance restored. He doubts a Russian withdrawal. four powers would be needed. Clark cites financial strain on Austria and notes his view extends beyond his command, while praising Mrs. Clark’s husband’s fitness.

Vienna Mark Clark Austria Allied Council Clark Germany

Truman's navy under secretary pick narrows to four names

Washington sources name H Struve Hensel John L Sullivan Joseph Kennedy and Colgate W Darden as likely replacements after Edwin Pauley quits. Senate opposition and cabinet status questions cloud the outcome while President Truman accepts the withdrawal with mixed ironies.

Associated Press Washington Capitol Hill President Truman Edwin W. Pauley H. Struve Hensel John L. Sullivan Joseph Kennedy Great Britain Colgate W. Darden Virginia

GM and GE Workers Reach National Wage Settlement

A U A W council in Detroit plans to ratify a two year contract that would add 64.75 million dollars to GM’s annual payroll. Separately, a nationwide CIO United Electrical Workers settlement with General Electric ends a strike affecting 100000 workers across 16 states. GE offers retroactive increases from Jan 1 and 10 cent or 10 percent boosts by wage level. Union leaders hope membership ratifies quickly to resume work by Monday.

G. M U.A. W Detroit New York C. I. O. United Electrical General Electric G. E General Motors Westinghouse General Motors Corporation Albert J. Fitzgerald

Army Draft Debate Highlights Spaatz and Personnel Needs

Gen Carl Spaatz warned the air forces require 400000 men by July 1 1947 while Patterson argued the army would struggle to meet obligations without extending the draft law expiring May 15 1947 Elsenhower's figures swayed several committee members toward the administration side.

Carl Spaatz Patterson Elisenower

Whooping Crane’s Windpipe Could Reach Five Feet

A report notes that the whooping crane may possess a windpipe as long as five feet, highlighting remarkable anatomy observed in this species.

Goering Testifies on Spain War Aid and Air Force Tests

Hermann Goering testified before the International Military Tribunal that he urged Hitler to aid Generalissimo Franco in the Spanish Civil War to halt communism and to test the Luftwaffe. He said the intervention allowed pilots and crews to gain experience as young airmen went to Spain and returned.

Associated Press Mernberg Hermann Goering International Military Tribunal Today Adolf Hitler Francisco Franco Goering Spain

Navy discharge for Catlett Jr air medal winner

Percy J. Catlett Jr winner of the air medal for anti submarine duty over the Bay of Biscay has been honorably discharged from the navy at Bainbridge Separation Center Maryland. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P J Catlett of 204 Elkin Street and served 37 months. In addition to the air medal he wears the American and European theater ribbons.

Percy J. Catlett, Jr Bay of Biscay Navy Bainbridge, Md Center Public P. J. Catlett Elkin St

Four Ways To Retard Penicillin Resistance

Dr Molitor outlines four strategies to slow penicillin resistance. First, use high doses that may kill resistant germs. Second, add other drugs, though side effects limit use. Third, develop new antibiotics like streptomycin, which also lose effectiveness. Fourth, employ chemicals that heighten germ sensitivity, a method with inconsistent results.

Molitor

Iranian figures linked to Soviet tensions and past seizures

Hakimi’s 1919 government role and 1945 to February actions are cited as part of a pattern of hostility toward the Soviet Union. The Foreign Agent Zia Ed-Din’s activity aimed at undermining Soviet Iranian relations is noted, with the claim that Iranian figures cannot realize territorial aims against the USSR. Alexeev comments on their limited power without external support.

Hakimi Caucasus Zia Ed-Din

Government coverage extension debated for seamen and processors

Proposals would keep current coverage but add an administration program extending benefits to seamen, processors of agricultural products, and other presently exempted groups after 18 months. The offer includes 7 cents and 60 cents per 18 months, with the plan maintaining existing coverage levels for others.

Famine Flood Hit Arkansas City Water Woes

Milton Lundquist Chamber of Commerce manager massaged his hair then found no water to wash. He called the mayor who dispatched a water department worker to turn on the supply. As Lundquist spoke outside, the flood arrived inside his house.

Associated Press Arkansas City Kas Chamber of Commerce Milton Lundquist Lundquist Harry Long Water Department

Canoe Burials Among American Indians Recorded

A note reports that canoe burials were once practiced by American Indians. The brief mentions a funerary custom linked to watercraft and cultural practices observed in historical sources.

Veteran plans gas station venture analyzed at Lancaster center

A veteran's bid to open a gas station in Lancaster is weighed at the Veterans Referral Center run with the American Retail Federation. Bankers and Chamber officials assess traffic and sales data, finding insufficient local demand to support the venture. The center reports 274 cases handled with 195 veterans aided in starting businesses locally and in other states.

American Retail Federation

Lancaster veterans business center guides new enterprises

Lancaster is presented as a microcosm of America guiding veterans into entrepreneurship. The A R F headquarters in Washington and the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association support the effort through Dr Sheffstall and the Refer ral Center. Veterans meet a panel of business leaders for plans, financing, licenses, and supplier contacts, with final decisions left to the veteran. Community pride balances competition fears.

Lancaster Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Retailers’ Association Dr. Sheffstall America Shoffstall Chamber of Commerce John E. Means

Financing Veterans Ventures in Lancaster Experiment

Financing a new enterprise proves a persistent hurdle for Lancaster veterans. G I loans lag six to eight weeks though some improvement exists. Many veterans select surplus Army trucks via the War Assets Corporation but the ten day hold and long loan times create squeezes. Local banks step in when job contracts exist, even sending bankers to Philadelphia to accelerate loans. The Lancaster model draws interest from national and state retailers associations seeking to replicate details.

Lancaster G. I Sheffstall War Assets Corporation WAC

Specialists Urge Selling Build-Up In Future Buyers Market

Warnings from George S. Jones Jr and Prof O P Robinson warn manufacturers distributors and retailers to prepare now for a future buyers market as demand rises and stores seek sales leaders. Training sales people to the customer level urged amid valve standards and record output plans ahead.

George S. Jones, Jr National Federation of Sales Executives Server, Inc O. P. Robinson New York University American Marketing Association Department of Commerce National Seaf Standards Washington Goodyear Aircraft Corp

Norma Returns to Ravelle Household in Tense Reunion

Mary known as Norma returns to Mrs. Ravelle’s home where Grace Ayres and Charlotte scrutinize her, Joel greets with calm warmth, and Dr. Arne shields her from questions at a formal dinner. Tensions loom as Frank Temple awaits later meeting. Mary fears exposure and seeks calm before tomorrow.

Grace Charlotte Norma Dr. Arne Keith Hammond Mary Keith Mrs. Ravelle Joel Jenkins Harold Selby Alec Day Annie Frank Frank Temple

Mary Bruce Tricked by Detective in Heiress Case

In Seattle, Mary Bruce is briefly approached by detective Alec Day seeking Norma Ravelle, a missing heiress as alike to Mary as twins. Day plans to use Mary to lure Norma back or expose the killer, offering $10,000. Mary agrees after consulting Mrs Ravelle, then travels toward Brookfield with Day, meeting staff and seeing pictures to identify suspects. Dr Arne treats Mary while Kate, a Day operative, assists in the deception.

Mary Bruce Seattle Alec Day Norma Ravelle Mary Day Mrs. Ravelle Brookfield Joel Levenson Frank Temple Harold Selby

Stalin Attacks Hitler and Churchill in Radiod Plenum Remarks

Stalin branded Hitlerism as racial tyranny and accused Churchill and the United States of pressuring non English speaking nations to accept British American dominance or face war. He said wars for freedom would not justify a new slavery under Churchill's influence. The remarks were broadcast by Moscow radio to 1,300 Supreme Soviet deputies amid wartime tensions.

Hitler Churchill England United States Stalin Moscow Radio Moscow Supreme Soviet

Blaze Flares in Salisbury Largest Maryland East Shore City

A destructive blaze hit Salisbury, Maryland, described as the worst in the city since the 1886 district fire. Salisbury, with about 15,000 residents, stands as the Eastern Shore’s main shopping and distribution hub.

Salisbury Maryland

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Randolph Norton Mr. Whiskers Bob Campbell Register Beckley and Raleigh County Strayer Legislative Interim Committee RED Power Far East Marshal Malinovsky U.S MacKenzie Dewitt MacKenzie World Traveler Senate Naval Committee Kennedy Darden Harry Byrd D-Va O’mahoney D-Woo Brewster R-Me P. J. Catlett, Jr Elmer Roessner Old City Lancaster Bank Elvin H. Sheffstall Sky-Troopers Veterans’ Referral Center Lancaster County Ohio North Carolina Rob Eden Lai Ridai Chapter Ican
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