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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1947
Page
2
The article traces West Virginia’s shift from prohibition repeal in 1934 to a state liquor control system viewed as a public service. It notes rising profits, municipal share demands, and legislative moves to tax sales, while critics warn profits overshadow service. It cites high prices and dry-area populations as turning points.
Readers face higher advertising and subscription charges as newspapers contend with surging payrolls and newsprint. The Wall Street Journal cites payrolls up about 50 percent since 1941 and paper costs jumping from 500 to 850 per ton, with paper comprising 15 to 35 percent of total expenses.
Mrs. Burgess of Minden voices grief over graves of sons abroad and urges remains be brought home. The War Department, Graves Registration Service, and Army units outline the burial options and letters to next of kin as first returns are planned for August from sites including Pearl Harbor, Henri Chapelle, and other overseas cemeteries.
HAL BOYLE paints a Nassau contrast between the Bay Street modernity with luxury goods and tourists and the old wharf life where island produce, barter, and hard lived rhythms prevail. A guitar, song, and sea links these worlds for a moment, uniting rich visitors and native sailors.
James Marlow reports on the debate over outlawing the Communist Party and the constitutional questions involved. The piece cites labor secretary Schwellenbach and Rep. Hartley, the FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover’s views, and Supreme Court discussions on citizenship and party constitution.
Marna Kennealy, Ireland’s 22 year old beauty winner, visited New York City Hall to greet Mayor Bill O'Dwyer. She spoke Gaelic and presented an autobiography of Pat Roe Ward, drawing compliments from the mayor and described fascination with Irish culture by Pat O’Brien.
Stewart Alsop argues Truman faces Greek crisis as proof of rising American influence in the Near and Middle East. Iran illustrates a shift with an American team surveying resources, a Grow-led military mission, Schwarzkopf directing gendarmerie, and bankers eyeing a large World Bank loan, while Qavam Shah and Ebtehaj navigate a fragile balance amid Soviet pressure.
Kay Walker a nurse and Warren Taylor a chemist grow closer while Matt Taylor, Warren’s uncle, lies ill. Kay senses hidden motives and secrets behind the family tensions as Warren contemplates future steps after a crisis at the mansion. Matt Taylor dies that night, shaping Kay’s investigation.
A Trap Hill patron reports perceived refereeing bias in Beckley’s Monday night game. He notes Trap Hill players fouled out early, Beckley players fouled repeatedly yet remained, and radio listeners questioned officiating from Beckley referees and Maple Meadow observers. He mentions a black eye incident and seeks answers on foul calls.
Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll of Amos n Andy maintain a long running radio partnership noted for its calm teamwork and mutual consultation. The pair, based in Beverly Hills, hold a shared office and continue co producing their iconic show across decades.
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