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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1948
Page
11
A columnist rebukes those who did not vote saying the moving finger writes and will not be reversed by tears or piety. The piece urges accountability of nonvoters who criticize elected officials and calls them public enemies for not aiding better government.
FCC circles debate the impact of give away radio programs with networks arguing little harm and critics saying radio suffers. The piece notes giveaways cheapen a product, provide quick profits, and erode advertising value for established firms across media.
Noting that repeat buyers avoid giveaways and that stations suffer when entertainment and products lack intrinsic quality. Giveaways offer only temporary gains as audiences tire and switch the dial, a trend already evident in parts of the radio industry.
The piece argues the United States is wasteful in life and resources, citing last year’s $7 billion mis accident losses and $2.65 billion in total economic losses. It notes human error as the leading cause, responsible for about 85 percent of accidents, and stresses the rising risk as days shorten.
An ordinary Ameagle resident named Joe casts a ballot and learns how his single vote fits into county state and national totals. The article traces tallying from precinct boxes to master sheets in Charleston and the AP teletype room, showing democracy in action and how voters influence governance.
Nation Today reflects a voter’s quiet anxiety as a "little man" casts a ballot amid global tensions from Asia to Europe. He hopes for peace and prosperity but fears long decline, choosing a leader he believes will safeguard his home and mortgage while questions of future stability linger.
Election returns show Republicans winning magistrates and constables in most districts with Democrats gaining in Marsh Fork and Shady Spring. Key gains include Marsh Fork magistrate Ernest Large and James Massey for Democratic tickets, while Republicans capture Richmond and Marsh Fork constables and districts overall.
Lewis Green Priddle 71 year old retired Beckley coal miner died at 1 25 am in a local hospital after a five week illness from a paralytic stroke. He is survived by six daughters and two sons with siblings also noted. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Rose Funeral Home chapel with Rev James Neal officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
The Associated Press lists newly elected governors including Arkansas Sidney McMath, Colorado Lee Knaus, Connecticut Chester Bowles, Delaware Elbert Carvell, Florida Fuller Warren, Georgia Herman Talmadge, Illinois Adlai Stevenson, Iowa William Beardsley, Kansas Frank Carlson, Maine Frederick Payne, Missouri Forrest Smith, North Carolina W Kerr Scott, Ohio Frank Lausche, Oregon Douglas McKay, Rhode Island John Pastore, South Dakota George Mickelson, Tennessee Gordon Browning, Texas Beauford Jester, Utah J Bracken Lee, Vermont Ernest Gibson, West Virginia Okey Patterson, and Wisconsin Oscar Rennebohm.
Emily Philpott 82 of Coal City dies at 4 p m survived by husband B F Philpot of Coal City four daughters and four sons, three sisters, three brothers, 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Member of Primitive Baptist Church funeral plans incomplete.
The Atomic Energy Commission directed General Electric to withdraw recognition from the CIO United Electrical Workers Union at GE atomic plants in the Schenectady area. AEC Chairman Lilienthal cited union officers’ refusal to submit to loyalty investigations and to take non Communist oaths under Taft Hartley. The union had already been barred from new A bomb plant representation, though still acted as bargaining agent at the Pecks Street laboratory in Schenectady.
The article analyzes Dewey as the odds on favorite who lacks flair and beckons a broader appeal, while Truman shifts left to mobilize voters. It notes Dewey must develop concrete progressive actions and a personal warmth to win mass loyalty, and that Truman’s strategy heightens the campaign’s unusual calm amid crisis.
The election solidifies a Democratic White House and Congress, signaling likely staffing changes with Truman remaining president. Cabinet members Tobin and Brannan shown as likely stayers, Marshall and Lovett reportedly planning departures, while Democrats gain governors in multiple states and widen control in statehouses to 30 versus 18 for Republicans.
New York column describes Republicans departing a late night victory party for Dewey as Truman leads in returns. The scene shifts from confident cheers to disbelief as hours of results reveal a Democratic surge. By early morning the ballroom empties leaving only die-hards and biting jokes about pollsters.
Federal inspectors attributed the Olga No. mine derailment at Coalwood on October 4 to speeding mine cars. Three men were killed and 12 injured when timber supports failed and roof collapsed on 28 men across four cars. Brakes and other mechanical defects were ruled out.
Dr. Robert W. Chamber of Beckley and J. E. Daniels of Glen Daniel held decisive leads for re election to the Raleigh County Board of Education as unofficial totals from 107 precincts plus one missing show Chamber 11 691 Daniels 7 782 in the first vacancy and Bobbitt 7 225 trailing for the second vacancy while O D B Compton of Amigo recorded 4 968 votes
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