Latelle LaFollette Sets Harsh Tone Over Hedrick Record
In a Raleigh County courthouse speech LaFollette assails E H Hedrick’s record with generalities while praising his district work. He cites airport funding for Kanawha and Penman and a nearly seven million dollar veterans hospital, arguing Hedrick serves four counties and war veterans nationwide.
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Latelle M. LaFollette
U. S
E. H. Hedrick
Raleigh
LaFollette
Hedrick
Alf Landon
Tom Dewey
Washington
Kanawha
Charleston
Penman
Boone
Logan
West Virginia
LaFollette backs Hedrick in Sixth District race
A political column argues veteran Rep Hedrick supports the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act and coal interests, while LaFollette accuses him of siding with the administration. The United Mine Workers reportedly backs Hedrick, suggesting his record favors constituents and warrants reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Hedrick
United Mine Workers
UMW
Dirksen Formula Illustrates GOP Strategy in Illinois Race
Former Congressman Everett Dirksen criticizes Democratic Majority Leader Scott Lucas in Oak Park rally remarks. He labels the race a crusade for “Holy Doctrine,” cites taxes and inflation, warns of “disastrous” Europe aid, and frames opposition as exploiting public dissatisfaction amid supporters’ calls for stronger anti-Communist measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Dirksen
Scott Lucas
Oak Park
Carl Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Harry Truman
Europe
Dirksen and the isolationist pull in Midwest politics
Stewart Alsop discusses Dirksen using the McCormick mediated dissatisfactions to push conservative isolationism in the Midwest. He notes Dirksen’s sharp, pragmatic shifts on policy and the aging Republican base, arguing the party risks a permanent minority status unless the two-party system endures amid inner conflicts with Vandenberg.
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Dirksen
Middle West
Col
Robert R. McCormick
McCormick
Tribune Tower
Illinois
Chicago Sun-Times
Oak Park
Republican Party
United States
Sen
Arthur Vandenberg
Voting defies fear and urges all citizens to vote now
Governor Patteson laments Americans who defend their government by fighting yet neglect voting. In a crisis year he urges every citizen to cast a ballot, saying the act affirms freedom against those who would enslave it. The message is directed to Raleigh and nearby counties for guidance.
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Patteson
Raleigh
Weather observations and rural community notes mix in friendly chatter
The column blends autumn and early spring musings on changing weather and early sunsets with rural life sketches. It recounts a Kentucky mission tale about lemonade misperception, critiques road work near Crab Orchard and Sophia, and discusses Hereford cattle sales at Morlunda Farms, noting price gaps and the impact of advertising on sales.
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Brown Hills
Presbyterian Church
Kentucky
West Virginia
Rusticania
America
Oscar Nelson
Morlunda
Lewisburg
Dr. Ford
Summers County
Regionally Speaking Military Men in News Overseas and at Home
Peggy Kessinger reports on Pfe. Lloyd E. King marking two years in Germany with occupation forces after training at Camp Breckenridge and a seven day home furlough. Also featured are local servicemen: Jerome Workman, Curtis Hall, Charles Thompson, Nathan Sanchez, Maurice Peters, Oakley Bowden Jr., North Selvey Jr., Guy H. Cooper, George Mullins, Charles Rogusky, Ronald Osborne, Joe Lies, Thomas Burdette, Garland Roberts, James Thomas, Estel Mitchell, and Hassell Harless serving in Korea, Japan, Italy, and other postings with details on units and duties.
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Mullens
Oakley Bowden, Jr
North Truman Selvey
Bowden
O. H. Bowden
Tralee
Selvey
N. T. Selvey
Guyandotte Avenue
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Cagliari
Sardinia
Mediterranean
Guy H. Cooper
Ameagle
George W. Mullins
Coal City
Charles C. Rogusky
Whipple
Richard L. Conolly
United States Naval Forces
Eastern Atlantic
Med Aes
Columbus
France
Italy
Great Britain
United States
Okinawa
Pfc
Ronald D. Osborne
Ott Osborne
Kopperston
Ft. Knox
Korea
11Th Airborne
Joe Lies
Mary Lies
Kilsyth
187Th Airborne Infantry
Tongjin Peninsula
Seoul
Thomas J. Burdette
Adah F. Burdette
Main Street
Oak Hill
Far East
Mary Frances DeBord
National Guard
25Th Infantry
Garland E. Roberts
L. J. Wyatt
Kopperton
314Th Trooper Carrier Wing
Stewart Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Estel Mitchell
John Mitchell
Brenton
Ft. Benning
Baileysville
George Caldwell
Fayetteville
Norfolk
30Th Field Artillery
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Hassell M. Harless
Roy D. Harless
Hanover
Arguments on excess profits tax split in Congress
The Nation Today outlines debates on whether to raise the regular 25 percent first 25 000 earnings and 45 percent beyond it or impose an excess profits tax to curb defense profiteering. It details wartime history, refunds, claims, and arguments for and against an excess profits levy as a deflationary and revenue-raising tool.
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Washington
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Truman
Uncle Sam
AAA
BBB
GI Kim's War Rations: Codfish Rice and Seaweed Feed South Korean Troops
U S Eighth Army reports South Korean infantrymen truck in a local war ration dubbed C rations. GI Kim favors dried codfish, rice cakes, seaweed, and kelp with gum and salt. ROK troops eat 600,000 packages monthly to supply about 75,000 front-line soldiers eight days monthly.
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Hal Boyle
U. S. Eighth Army Headquarters
Korea
GI Kim
ROK
William F. Runge
Sanford
Ala
Runge
U. S
Ailene Brunk Feted With Birthday Party
Ailene Brunk of Iroquois was honored on her 15th birthday with a masquerade party hosted by Mr and Mrs Jerry Stover. Patty Whitt won a prize for best costume as guests attended from Iroquois and Garten including Johnny Henson Robert Slavery Damon Thornhill Charles McGlamary and others.
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Register
Ailene Brunk
Iroquois
Jerry Stover
Patty Whitt
Johnny Henson
Robert Slavey
Damon Thornhill
Charles McGlamary
Carole Smith
Billy Dykes
Norma Janice Blankenship
Mary Lou Jones
Faye
A-Bomb Health Program Aids Fight Against Diseases
Los Alamos scientists under Dr. Thomas L. Shipman study radioactivity effects to cure cancer heart attacks thyroid disorders and ulcers while protecting atom workers. Research uses rats with tumors and tagged urea to trace drug behavior and the fate of dicoumarol in blood. Isotopes distributed from Oak Ridge support national research.
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Associated Press
Los Alamos
N. M
Thomas L. Shipman
Shipman
Two Drivers Fined By Seth Magistrate
Paul Banks of Winston-Salem North Carolina was fined five dollars and costs for hazardous driving when arraigned Tuesday in Magistrate Ernest Richards court at Seth. He was arrested by Constable Jimmy Warren. Rufus A. Hardman of Charleston was fined ten dollars and costs for speeding in the same court the same day, arrested by Constable Earl Sapp.
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Register
Seth
Paul Banks
Winston- Salem
N. C
Ernest Richards
Jimmy Warren
Charleston
Rufus A. Hardman
Richards
Earl Sapp
Actress Carla Balenda changes name after two months
Sally Bliss becomes Carla Balenda after a two week adjustment period. The Baldwin High alumna, now 24, starred in three unreleased films and leads in Crack Down and The Gaunt Woman, while Dana Andrews and Claude Rains co star.
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Hollywood
Sally Bliss
Carla Balenda
Monicker
Carla
Baldwin
Long Island
Dana Andrews
Claude Rains
The
Lucille Langhanke
Mary Astor
Emma Matsos
Lizabeth Scott
Howard) Hughes
Beckley Area Biz Notes Highlight Local Dealers
Walter M. Duncan of West Virginia State Automobile Dealers Association emphasizes customer goodwill as essential for auto sales and service. Beckley gains Beckley Fruit and Produce Co. at 501 Second from Biagi, with Bill Hodge as manager and two salesmen. Also: Rose Arbutus Bennett completes floristry course. Erle G. Howery named WWYO general manager. local staff attend furniture mart. Charles Simpson takes over Harvey station, renaming Simpson's Service Station at 406 E Prince Street.
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Automotive News
Detroit
Beckley
Walter M. Duncan
West Virginia State Automobile Dealers Association
Duncan-Catron Motor Company, Inc
Beckley Fruit and Produce Company, Inc
Second Street
Biagi Fruit and Produce Company of
Charleston
Bill Hodge
Ridge Avenue
Hodge
Ray Winchell
Glen Dale Avenue
Owen Mills
Mabscott
New River Grocery Company
Racoal Refrigeration Company
Erle G. Howery
WWYO
Pineville
Howery
Jack K. Shipman
Wyoming Broadcasting Company
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
WUJLS
Charles Simpson
Harvey’s Service Station
Simpson's
Ashland
E. Prince Street
J. O. Harvey
Harper Road
Bessey
West Virginia
Beckley News Note Listing Publication Details
The record states Che Ralvinh Register published by Becklicy Newspapers Corporation, distributed evenings except Saturday and Sunday mornings, and entered in the Beckley W Va post office as second class mail matter.
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Becklicy Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Hiinton
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George Jean Nathan
By Stewart Alsop
Okey
Thomas J. Stafford
State Road Commission
Sophia
Peggy Kessinger
Pfe
Lloyd E. King
Germany
G. F. King
MacArthur
Lunburg
Jerome L. Workman
Longacre
Infantry
A. R. Reeves
West Virginia Military District
Fayette County
Camp Breckinridge
Col. Reeves
Curtis R. Hall
Cunard
United States Army
Ft. Campbell
Hall
Great Lakes, Ill
Charles F. Thompson
Fred Thompson
Scarbro
San Antonio, Tex
Pvt
Nathan T. Sanchez
Tony Sanchez
Crab Orchard
Maurice C. Peters
Peters
Marine Corps
General Department Store
By James Marlow
Boyle
Gene Handsaker
East Beckley
Bright's School of Floral Design
Fall Furniture Mart
High Point
Earle Bibb, Jr
Eugene Wallace
Beckley Hardware and Supply Company
Che Ralvinh
Thomas F. Stafford
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Katz Agency
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