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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
2
The Beckley issue urges equal treatment for all groups as gambling laws are enforced. Officials praise Mayor Hedrick and Mayor Medrick for restricting gambling in poolrooms but call for a uniform stance that bans gambling in private clubs as well, noting state law prohibits gambling wherever it occurs.
An objective study addresses whether operating unions would observe an injunction prohibiting certain actions. The report analyzes legal obligations, enforcement prospects, and potential consequences for union conduct amid court orders.
BUG DUST reports safety letters by Floyd H. Hicatt of Lillybrook Coal Co. and a Jester excerpt recounting a fatal coal mine accident. A daughter’s note reveals a lost family moment as the father dies, underscoring how carelessness caused the death and how the incident spurred safety inquiries.
A column recalls the death of a man named Thomas F. Stafford on Tuesday night and a burial on Friday. The writer warns readers to practice safety at work and laments campaign expenses after a recent primary election, comparing sleeplessness of staff to a defeated politician's losses. He notes WCFC radio staff pacing the newsroom and reflects on the cost of publicity and labor.
Alvanley Johnston defends government action on the rail strike to avert disruption. John L. Lewis and miners face a court order, with public opinion backing the move though questions remain about lasting gains and the need for a new, balanced law to prevent future crises.
Hal Boyle recounts Fred Sandman’s zoo days at Central Park Zoo and his unusual past with Jennie the chimpanzee. Jennie could type, eat at a table, and play piano, attracting famous visitors and odd gifts. The piece ends with a quip about a zillionaire’s gift of Jennie and a moral about monkeying with wealth.
Nation Today reports on the Mundt Bill from the House Un American Activities Committee. The measure would tighten controls on the Communist Party without declaring it illegal, raising civil liberty concerns while drawing opposition from CIO, Civil Liberties Union, and some Republicans. Debate centers on whether such restrictions could erode constitutional rights and set a dangerous precedent for suppressing political dissent.
Letters from Raleigh County Citizen critique George J. Titler editors and Byrd allyships. Voters express independence and concern over liquor and car issues while referencing Byrd and Bluefield attorney statements.
Betty Garrett, a lively singer and dancer, gains notice as she transitions from Broadway to Hollywood. Her charming cafe entertainer role in The Big City showcases a rare bright, pixyish presence with blue eyes and a poised face. A dramatic coach notes her improving look as she advances toward a movie career.
In Vienna a grim mood prevails as Western negotiators halt haggling on the Austrian treaty. Moscow faces a choice between full annexation or a partial carveout, with pivotal bets on Western guarantees and the fate of Vienna. The Kremlin may resist a full gamble, but pressure on the West is expected to rise regardless.
Joseph Alsop warns that Austria's Soviet zone, unlike a grip like Germany, retains a central Vienna government and anti-Communist sentiment. He warns that a looming partition could restrict movements, cut food, and erode local autonomy, with Western powers needing a firm response if Moscow tries to expel Vienna from its zone.
In a tense hospital scene Dee bands Michael’s injured hand and they confront love under danger. Michael and Dee admit deep feelings while planning a rapid escape by plane, overnight travel and a tense departure to reunite with Rusty and a station wagon.
Dee faces fear after a deadly chase hovers over her, Michael missing after an afternoon wreck. The narrative traces her anxious vigil as she prepares to fly, haunted by a fear of what comes next and the lingering sense of danger from the prior events.
Baltic underground forces in Lithuania Latvia and Estonia reportedly fight Russian troops with mobile guerrilla units in forests using captured arms. Exiled Baltic leaders publish newsletters and digests. NATO and U N officials acknowledge some reliability. Battles dated 1945 1946 cited with partisan losses. reports claim 8000 Lithuanians dead so far and Soviet airfield and base activity in the region.
The Beckley Army and Air Force recruiting station announced four area men reenlisted for three years. Jackie Williams of Pemberton James Bartlett of Whitesville Gene Bayzey of Pineville joined the Air Force and reported to San Antonio Texas. John Meadows of Rhodell enlisted for three years in the regular army and was sent to Fort Knox Kentucky.
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