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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

2

The Ice Register Editorials and Public Notices Beckley W Virginia

Beckley Newspap ers Corp appears to publish local notices and editorials promoting infrastructure projects such as roads airport garbage disposal and parks in Beckley and Raleigh County. The piece discusses advertising rates and urges coal conservation and local development including tourism and factory space. It also mentions The Associated Press rights and subscription details.

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Must Register Permanently In Mount Hope Primary

In Mount Hope a military voting issue shows veterans denied ballot due to lapsed emergency registration. War service delayed eligibility, as men aged during service could register by mail but returned to find emergency status voided. County clerks push permanent registration ahead of the August 6 primary, with books closing July 5, after which no new registrations are allowed.

Mount Hope West Virginia Legion G. I Uniform

Tobacco funds push Wake Forest to move to Winston-Salem

The Wake Forest College board votes to relocate to Winston-Salem to receive a $50 million endowment from the Reynolds tobacco fortune. The plan awaits a formal vote by the state Baptist Convention in Asheville. Wake Forest would remain a church school, retaining its historic name. Duke’s tobacco wealth and Trinity College reference echo in the context.

Wake Forest College (Baptist Winston-Salem N. C Reynolds Tobacco Fortuna Wake Forest State Baptist Convention Ashville Duke James Benjamin Duke Wake Forest Medical School Winston- Salem

Doolittle Reporton Military Reforms Scrutinized by War Secretary

The Doolittle report submitted by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle's board on military reforms is deemed sensible overall by the War Secretary. Some portions, however, will require careful consideration and adjustment before adoption.

Secretary of War James WH. Doolittle

BeclKY resident contemplates move amid flood fear and Klan era recollections

RANDOLPH NORTON notes a Williamson departure as flood worries, Big Sandy dam and Beckley plans loom. He recalls Carter Glass amid Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in Lynchburg and an Associated Press assignment. Rail strike anecdotes, local donations, and lake improvements round out a day’s observations in Beckley and nearby areas.

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Careful Planning Helps Norway On The Road To Recovery

Hal Boyle notes Norway rebuilds after war with rationed bread potatoes and fish while lacking meat coffee and shoes. Despite shortages Norwegians persevere, shipping revives profits, and Oslo remains austere yet resilient. European neighbors Sweden and Denmark influence mood as Norwegians recall wartime aid and German occupation.

Hal Boyle Associated Press Oslo Norway Scandinavia Europe dAnine Denmark Sweden

Security Council weighs Franco sins in Cuba era column

DeWitt MacKenzie reports the United Nations Security Council studies evidence on Franco and whether his regime endangers international peace. He notes Franco’s limited military capacity, defensive posture along the French border, and the potential for renewed civil conflict, amid Allied pressure and U S and British skepticism about global security risk.

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Public 16 Vocational Rehabilitation Aid for veterans

If you receive a service connected disability pension or would get retirement pay eligible under Public Law 16, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, you should learn how it can improve your future. The act may offer programs and benefits to help veterans gain skills and employment opportunities.

Dionne Congress

June sales drive for small business amid summer dip

The June vacation wave will slow retail buying as families vacation at mountains and shores. Merchants must boost advertising, pricing, and stock to capture summer demand for clothing, sports goods, and food. Planning now can seed July and August volume with deliveries of hosiery, shirts, or appliances, while transparent delivery expectations prevent customer loss. Nylon curtains sell out fast and lamp parts swap among manufacturers as new opportunities surface. candy remains unappealing to new entrants due to industry consolidation and ingredient access. Patents list tools for food prep and auto use, while veterans gain priority in surplus cotton twill sales. Tea service stocks are high. merchants eye July Fourth closures. linoleum faces raw material pressure.

New York July

A Job for Jenny Chapter Twenty Eight Fire Attends Town

In a small town Jenny follows a late night fire as Barnacle burns and residents scramble for safety. Steve and Mary rush to Portland to discuss plans while Jenny worries about injuries and the hospital. The night ends with a call to set a first aid center as flames threaten the water front.

Jenny Steve Northam Mary Gram Eden Agnes Ede Mrs. Allen Jenny Newton Bert

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