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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1948
Page
3
Beckley Raleigh Register notices and details from November 16 1948 edition outline subscription rates home delivery and mail options. It lists Beckley and Hinton West Virginia offices and notes Associated Press affiliation. It mentions advertising and postal handling procedures.
As President Truman inherits Roosevelt’s vast foreign policy framework he faces barriers and a narrow wartime base. He must craft a new, cooperative approach with the United Nations to stabilize Asia, Europe, and postwar orders, avoiding costly mistakes. The Berlin blockade, Axis powers treaties, and anti communism threats loom while Britain France and Benelux alliances shape the task ahead.
Gloria Jean Fink once struggled in seventh grade at Pemberton school but now leads in English and composition after Lions Club provided glasses. Dr. Robert Chambers noted her eyes were severely impaired before the vision aid, and the improvement has impressed her teacher Mrs. Delmas Elkins and the local community.
While touring with Woodrow Wilson High School Coach Jerome Van Meter, the Flying Eagle football squad rode a special train to Charlottesville viewing West Virginia and Virginia varsity games. The trip marked their first train ride for many and was aided by generous community funding.
The piece argues that coal could be and is carried by air, citing the Berlin airlift as proof. It notes daily coal shipments of 5 000 tons with a record 7 000 tons, and describes ships carrying 10 tons per trip. A new 25 ton cargo ship is mentioned.
Boyle muses on the newborn Prince of Edinburgh as a future symbol and salesman for Britain. He notes few kings remain, many presidents, and the prince’s constrained life amid royal rules, tutors, and duty, predicting a fragile future for the monarchy.
At Michigan fairs the Health Department used a carnival technique to promote venereal disease education. A public health film and frank exhibits aim to reach 16 to 25 year olds with symptoms, risks, and the need for testing. The effort reports increased demand for literature and exams, with clergy and schools showing interest.
Washington forecast points to five billion dollars in extra government revenue to cover defense and abroad costs. Analysts warn deficits rise next year, with spending boosts on defense, European recovery, China policy, and social programs likely, forcing corporations to absorb higher taxes.
Nation Today highlights a reader choosing a broad foundation in U S history with works by Morgan Comager Beard Faulkner Nevins and Nevins. It notes the value of starting with a general history before branching into periods and biographies while offering guidance from university lists. Also reports Fayetteville official certification of J Alfred Taylor Jr as state senator elect with 26 560 votes to 11 877 for W D Lawson.
Hollywood gossip notes Gregory Peck refuses to play Abraham Lincoln citing risk of miscasting and lack of surprise. He jokes about home life strains, while in other items Diana Lynn rebuts radio rumors about a broken arm easing. Robert Cummings promotes his workload and aims to fund his film company. Virginia Mayo hires help on location in Gallup for Colorado Territory. Elois Jonssen joins DeMille team for Samson and Delilah with Vic Mature praising her.
Associated Press reports a Carnegie Institution study showing world air pollution rising from industrial gases and volcanoes with Donora Pennsylvania deaths serving as a grim warning. It cites urban dust, fuel combustion, and over ocean pollution extending to distant regions and discusses atomic energy monitoring as a future safeguard.
Recovery tune signals green shoots as election jitters fade. Pessimism receded after Truman reelected and a Democratic Congress returned. Wall Street steadied with bargain hunters back and more than 8 billion in losses partly recouped. Industrial output ranked high with steel, oil, and electric power at peaks. auto production declined slightly amid labor shortages. Building activity remained strong, while regional layoffs were limited and specific.
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