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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
2
The discussion centers on the grading plan with no call to denounce it. Officials conduct an investigation, with parents watching closely and expecting a parallel conclusion to theirs after review by the Institute and its authorities.
A parent teacher committee at Institute Elementary explains a new Raleigh County grading plan to patrons. Opponents call it insidious and say it erodes incentive, individuality, and the American merit system, urging other groups to air views and consider abandoning the plan.
A letter by Prof. Roland F. Beers warns that known coal reserves may be ill understood and that oil and gas reserves could cushion future demand. The Times cites a March 11 report showing high reserves, while industry pressures and coal market strength may push prices and strikes, affecting long term coal use.
The column notes Mrs. Ned Payne Jr favors Acapulco for wintering over Florida and Hawaii. It contrasts small city living with larger cities, and highlights Raleigh County Humane Society founder Mrs. William B. Dick who swiftly helps stray dogs, taking them to a vet and arranging lodging and adoption.
Howard W. Blakeslee, 76, AP science editor, remains driven by curiosity and a love of reporting. He has seven children and eight grandchildren, values honesty, and hopes for future space travel, while praising atomic power for medical advances.
The Nation Today reports on Dorothy Bailey a non sensitive federal employee challenging a loyalty board process that fired her for disloyalty. It notes her hearing rights lack access to accuser sources and the appeals path ending with a Supreme Court appeal to decide constitutionality.
Percy Kilbride, long identified with Pa Kettle, says at 61 he fears his film role may continue endlessly as Universal-International pushes Ma and Pa Kettle back home. Kilbride, a San Francisco native, rose to fame after The Egg and I and Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town, while he notes the public life keeps him in demand despite aging.
Roger Banton an Irish contractor eyes Grace Caldwell Tate a Fort Penn socialite wife mother and heiress as their dangerous liaison unfolds. Grace guides her fiancé Sidney Tate toward a secret trip while Grace recalls past flings and the war looms with Grace’s friend Connie challenging their tangled loyalties.
Grace confronts Sidney about his affairs and looming divorce amid a strained marriage. They discuss Navy absence, a coughing child, and a tense late night as Grace seeks reassurance and Sidney resists reconciliation. Grace asks to visit, but Sidney denies. (Continued Sunday)
Japanese population growth under Ubataki Kitaoka raises questions for the United States about aid and migration. He notes rapid birth rates since World War II, repatriation and emigration shifts, and projections of Japan reaching 100 million by 1971. He warns U.S. aid has unintended effects on death rates and presses for discussion on birth control and migration feasibility.
A literary review contrasts Marshall Paul Wees M D with Fran cis Jeauchesne Thornton on the U S naval doctor’s six month Ulithi assignment in 1945 He cures yairs with mapharsen on yaws and DDT for flies earning a kingly welcome and magazine interviews while David Divine’s novel reshapes the tale with renamed characters and dramatic fiction The piece also notes a Florida revival and Navy service items from Fayetteville and Mullens.
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