Raleigh Register details and subscription rates, 1949
The Raleigh Register page from May 4 1949 outlines publication details for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with statements on ownership by Beckley Newspapers Corporation and associated press rights. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, both mail and home delivery, and notes carrier and address change policies.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Hinton
Thomas
Stafford
Associated Press
AP News
Katz Agency
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
VARCO
Dallas
Post War Greyhound Service Seeks Beckley Charleston Upgrade
The Greyhound company announces greatly improved interurban service between Beckley and Charleston amid rising complaints about Raleigh Transit. With war shortages resolved, factories provide new buses and crews. Beckley Charleston division to be upgraded to attract mobile population and boost profits, an effort the Register supports.
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Greyhound
Beckley
Charleston
Raleigh Transit Company
Beckley-Charleston
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
The
Register
Public contract talks gain support for John L Lewis
The piece argues sanctioning of public contract talks by John L Lewis should win broad approval in the coal fields and beyond. It contends the press will welcome the open parley and that such dialogue aids Mr Lewis' cause.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
John L
Pollution Hurts Mountain Creeks and Fish Populations
The author recalls small fittles fish and active creek life from youth, then laments pollution from mining and city wastes that depleted streams near Beckley. He notes insect outbreaks rise as fish decline, criticizes arsenic and DDT for harming birds, fish, frogs, and overall ecosystem balance.
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Beckley
Sahara Desert
Pollution and pollution control in rivers and man’s impact
The piece discusses DDT use in war and its ecological effects in Manila, argues for pond and fishery restoration, and promotes Purdue University’s pollution control system turning home waste into fertilizer. It calls for public support to strengthen pollution laws and outlines a two way plan to restore nature’s balance.
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Manila
Isaac Waltons
Beckley
Purdue University
John L. Lewis a Force in Modernizing Coal Industry
The figure has driven efficiency and tougher conditions for miners, drawing criticism yet reshaping American coal production. An open discussion at Bluefield could clarify his aims and counter the view that operators are vicious barons, aiding public understanding during contract talks.
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John L. Lewis
Bluefield
Beckley sidewalk fight spurs call for strong codes
The essay argues that Prince Street sidewalks are a hazard, labeling them an obstacle course. It urges Beckley to adopt strong building codes and mandates builders to cover repairs, stressing that sidewalks serve the general public, not merely entrances to individual buildings.
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Prince Street
Beckley
A Fast Boat From China Beats Slow Boat Theory
A remarked shift favors a fast boat from China over a slow boat to China as the wiser path amid ongoing popularity of the earlier song. The discussion centers on efficiency and strategic timing.
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China
Temperamental Tile Men Stir Up Brooklyn Business
Mrs Mary Crocetti runs an $1,000,000 a year tile contracting firm from the Bronx guiding a nationwide operation. Her men set clay tiles on a new $80,000,000 project in Manhattan and Brooklyn while she handles collecting and scheduling with aides Emanuel Spans and Arthur Cavazzi. She notes tile setters are artistic and temperamental and jokes that quarrels may end with a Reno trip. Her firm employs many Italians, maintains family ties, and she writes a home advice column while also authoring a cookbook with 1,500 tested recipes.
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Hay Boyle
New York
Mary Crocetti
America
Brooklyn
Manhattan
United States
Bronx
Wman
Ime
Mussolini
G. M. Crocetti
Emanuel T. Spans
Arthur Cavazzi
Tileseter
Reno
Crocetti
Landlords Seek Rent Boost Under New Income Formula
The Nation Today explains a government rent boost formula for small landlords with 1 to 4 units and large landlords with more than four. It defines gross income and net operating income, shows how to compute increases to 30 percent for small landlords and 25 percent for large ones, and notes petition and notice procedures for rent increases and appeals.
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BK Wilgrafe Saews
Washington
ABC
Jones
Rent Control Office
Bing Crosby an enigma in Hollywood shaping scenes and hits
Hollywood star Bing Crosby is described as an unusual, meticulous actor who defies standard star behavior yet delivers high output and big box office. Colleagues note his selective mood, quick singing pace, and ad-libbing that adds life to scenes while director Frank Capra sticks to the script.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Worhing
Bing
Bob
Coleen Gray
Stanislavsky
Vie Mature
Crosby
Coleen
Frank Capra
Capra
Lieutenant Bazzarre Assigned to Enid Air Base Oklahoma
Lieutenant Alfred B. Bazzarre son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Bazzarre of Skelton has been assigned to Enid Oklahoma Air Force Base He attended Beckley College and West Virginia University before joining the Air Force in May 1943 after earning his wings he flew with the Troop Carrier command in China during World War II
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Bazzarre
Oklahoma Base
Alfred B. Bazzarre
Thomas E. Bazzarre
Skelton
Enid, Oklahoma Air Force Base
Beckley College
West Virginia University
Air Force
Troop Carrier Command
China
Scalise Urges Kent Dogs Under Control During Garden Season
Beckley Police Chief Anthony Scalise requests city dog owners curb pets this gardening season after numerous complaints about dogs damaging flower beds and gardens. Also notes claims about alligator and crocodile meat tasting like pork when properly cooked.
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Scalise
Kent
Beckley
Anthony Scalise
Era Price of Wisdom Above Rubles
A compact note from the era notes the value of wisdom in monetary terms, referencing rubles and a timestamp fragment 28:18. The phrase hints at a humorous or aphoristic exchange about wealth and knowledge within a historical context.
MacArthur Seen Through Japanese Respect and Occupation Critique
Stewart Alsop surveys Tokyo views of General MacArthur, noting Japanese respect for him despite current occupation complaints. The piece profiles his striking appearance, bombastic style, and unlikely popularity, while arguing the occupation’s success is fading and MacArthur may soon be hard to replace.
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Stewart Alsop
Tokyo
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Mount Fuji
MaceArthur
MacArthur
Charles de Gaulle
MacaArthur
Communist Party
United States
Robert R. McCormick
Asia
Beatrice Returns Home, Pressured by Mrs. Ramey
Beatrice endures irritable demands from Mrs. Ramey about guest lists and shopping, while fearing reliance on her patron. She reflects on control, independence, and a longing for Porter as she leaves to assemble tasks after lunch, with the scene ending on a tense note.
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Beatrice
Mrs. Ramey
Frances
Porter
Poe
Hot Highways Withstand Winter’s Worst Blasts
In Kalamath Falls Oregon engineers prove a 450 foot warm highway clears ice and snow using heated water antifreeze from natural springs. Detroit Michigan also reports a heated stretch using electrical wiring. Cost remains the main obstacle but early results show roadways stay ice free even in severe cold.
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Richard H. Syring
Central Press
Kalamath Falls
Ore
Oregon
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
G. S. Paxson
Oregon State Highway Department
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Thomas F. Stafford
Boyle
Gene Handsaker
Margaret Richols
Mrs. Ram
Harold F. Wall
Detroit Public Lighting Commission
Michigan Highway Department
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