U S Should Avoid Entangling Foreign Alliances
The editorial argues against Western powers forming military pacts with Canada and the United States as a counter to Russia. It cautions that such military alliances threaten U S policy and recalls Washington’s warning to stay free of entangling alliances while supporting economic blocs like postwar recovery programs.
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United States
Canada
Russia
U.S
Europe
George Washington
Associated Press
Chicago
Cole
A. Harwell
Nashville Tennessean
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
Harwell
J. R. Wiggins
The
Washington Post
David Patten
Providence
R. I., Journal-Bulletin
Giraffe Club
Dewey
Truman
L. A. Wortham
Corsicana
Texas
Daily Sun
Giant Matchbox Seasons Forest Fires in Raleigh Area
The passage warns that dry leaves and brush make Raleigh and nearby counties a dangerous matchbox for fires. It urges woodsmen and hunters to avoid smoking or open fires to protect timber and wildlife, calling for extra caution as autumn approaches and noting humans as the woodland's worst enemy.
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Raleigh
Beware the Alliances and the Balance of Power
The piece argues centuries of European alliances deepen distrust and trigger wars. It notes nations grow weaker through repeated conflict and unprecedented austerity, urging lessons from history about alliance-driven instability.
Thanksgiving Remembrance Fades Amid Christmas Rush
A reflective piece laments how Thanksgiving has become overshadowed by Christmas commerce in Beckley. It recalls the holiday’s solemn purpose, contrasts it with Santa signs and gift buying, and urges a revival of appreciation for the Pilgrims and early American gratitude.
Pilgrims and Thanksgiving Faith in Freedom and Plenty
Thomas F. Stafford recalls the Pilgrims journey to America at Plymouth Rock, their faith amid hardship, battles with Indians, and a harvest that led to a Thanksgiving feast. The piece urges continuing Thanksgiving observance as a national symbol of freedom and abundance, urging focus over football or other pursuits on Thanksgiving Day.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton W. Va
Thomas F. Stafford
Tyst
Associated Press
Ipeas
AP News
Turkey
America
Santa Claus
Tom Turk
Woodlawn Avenue
Crab Orchard
Atlantic
American
New England
Plymouth Rock
New World
England
Boyle's Column 6 fa Bak NEW YORK President Trumanfears cabinet dreams
The column imagines a fantastical 1949 cabinet reshuffle with even labor leaders and film bosses proposed for key posts. Milton Berle, Barbara Hutton, Lana Turner, Greta Garbo and Leo Durocher are named for secretary roles, while John L. Lewis is joked as ambassador to England.
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Truman
Texas
Yusl
Cayradua Fisher
Magazine of the Press
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Producers Association
America
England
John L. Lewis
John
St. James's
Milton Berle
Fred Allen
Tommy Manville
Interior
Sherman Billingsley
Stork Club
Treasury
Bernard
U.S
United Nations
Leo Durocher
Vishinsky
Leo
A letter to the Prince of Edinburgh on his birth and fate
Nation Today columnist James Marlow writes a prescient letter to the newborn Prince of Edinburgh. He muses on royal longevity and luck, contrasts royal salaries with those of Truman and Attlee, and warns of global tensions from China, India, and the Kremlin. The piece reflects on a changing world where kingship may fade yet remain watched by a wary public.
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Truman
Attlee
Langland
London
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
England
China
Asia
India
Kremlin
Europe
Ella Raines plans big family and London move
Hollywood star Ella Raines outlines her hopes for a large family, an English film stint, and a future return to acting after her husband Major Robin Olds is assigned to London. She plans to write a book, paint, and continue work while balancing life as an Air Force wife abroad.
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Hollywood
Ella Raines
England
Ella
Amny Maj
Robin Olds
London
Paris
Life Magazine
Lila
Snoqualmie Falls
Wash
University of Washington
New York
Portsmouth fund for new industries aims to end boom bust cycle
Every Success Portsmouth Virginia reports the Industrial Foundation is oversubscribing a 250000 dollar fund to lure new industries. The program mirrors Beckley Industrial Corporation efforts started a year ago, seeking to diversify away from naval shipyards and stabilize the local economy with hoped for successful results.
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Portsmouth
Industrial Foundation
Tidewater
Norfolk
Beckley Industrial Corporation
Beckley
Education Goes On Air to Boost Learning Nationwide
Radio and television are poised to expand education to more people through home courses and classroom broadcasts. The Office of Education notes two paths: commercial stations offering educational programs or schools operating their own stations with FM channels set aside for non commercial use. Facilities and costs for small broadcasting setups may let many schools obtain transmission and studio gear, enabling cooperative centers where multiple institutions share access to educational programs and materials.
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Federal Communications Commission
Office of Education
FCC
WHAS
Louisville
University of Louisville
Franklin Dunham
Town State College
Ames
Dunham
National Feline Frolic Scheduled in Columbus
Columbus native John Newton sparked National Cat Week after a neighbor’s attack on his pet. The fourth annual event runs Nov 7 with cat lovers nationwide. Newton leads National Cat Week, Inc., seeking broader feline recognition and a national office.
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Columbus
Ken Davis
Associated
John Newton
Columbus High School
John
Newton
Charles A. Kenny
Utica
Kenny
Cleveland
Young Newton—stil
National Cat Week, Inc
Johin
Two Charged With Hazardous Driving In Hinton Court
A collision at the corner of Second Avenue and Temple Street at 8:15 am Monday led to charges of hazardous driving in Hinton city court. Traffic lights were not operating during the crash. No injuries were reported to drivers John Foster and Charles T. Weikel, both residents of Hinton.
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Register
Hinton
Second Avenue
Temple Street
Hinton City Court
John Foster
Charles T. Weikel
New Law Office Opens in Princeton
Register Staff Writer Princeton Hartley Sanders and Williams Sanders form Sanders and Sanders a new law firm with offices in the Princeton Bank and Trust Company building Both men are members of the Virginia and West Virginia bars.
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Princeton
Register
Hartley Sanders
Williams Sanders
Sanders and Sanders
Princeton Bank and Trust Company
Virginia
West Virginia
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