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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
2
A compact editorial note quotes David Starr Jordan praising happiness from striving and achievement. It frames daily life as rooted in action, love, effort, and positive force across personal and communal realms.
Dr Slugh N Bennett, architect of modern soil rehabilitation and former head of the U S Sail Conservation Service, tells West Virginia communities that teaching youth about tomorrow shows rapid progress in soil conservation beyond optimistic forecasts.
In Beckley West Virginia the postmaster vacancy at Neville Street and Woodlawn Ave becomes a political battleground. Senator Kilgore delays appointment delaying the Civil Service process, while Republicans push for Anderson or Laren amid a shifting party landscape and potential Senate opposition.
The Raleigh Register outlines Beckley plans including more parking and hotels, a sports and recreation center, a 3 000 to 5 000 seat municipal auditorium, extended city limits, and rural development. Proposals include improved roads, Grandview Park paving, a youth center, a history museum, and a city manager charter.
New York reports memory and plans as Gen. Eisenhower faces the second anniversary of the United Nations great offensive in Korea. The 1950 breakthrough began with optimism and doubt, as Chinese strength remained unknown and front lines collapsed into retreat before Seoul and Pyongyang.
A prayer written by Forrest C. Feezer of First Baptist Church in Waco Texas asks God to help the nation honor and aid its elderly. The plea calls for actions that bring sunshine into their lives and guidance to minister to aging citizens.
Confidence rises in business circles as Eisenhower picks Charles E. Wilson for defense secretary and George M. Humphrey for treasury. Stock averages climb to a 22 year high while forecasts push gross national product to a record level this year with strong personal income growth noted by the Federal Reserve.
Army and air force personnel from West Virginia are listed for overseas and domestic duty. Lgt. Robert A. Bolin of Charleston trains as instructor after Korea service. Pfc. William D. Werden earns combat infantryman badge for Korea actions. Cpls Mack S. Dial and Cyrus Oatridge in Germany with Second Armored Division. Sgt. Aubry Meadows becomes CBR instructor in California. Others include Lgt. Charles W. Rinehart departing for overseas duty, Gene R. Cable at Parris Island with marksman rating, Airman Lynn D. Clark Jr. on leave from Bryan AFB, Pfc. Grace Franklin in New Mexico, Pvt. John C. Estep at Camp Pickett, Sgt. Daniel W. Legg at Camp Lejeune, and Pvt. Carroll Blankenship with the 43rd Infantry in South Germany.
American dancer in South America laments US life and praises global fun. London taverns offer booze flavored ice cream and ten high balls chase novelty. A witty child care quip mocks reading ability of crib toys. A playful note on tuna travel and facographs hints at Atlantic can shipments. A candy bar and a pricey magazine copy headline tease Christmas trade and November mystery month. Political lame duck paragraph ends truncated.
W. G. Rogers reviews J. A. Hunters Hunter in Africa detailing his youth in Scotland Nairobi and rise to big game hunter and ranger. The book blends perilous exploits with grisly feats and vivid nature lore, praising its gripping details over the outline of his career.
A historical note outlines January 20 when two living ex presidents will exist again as Eisenhower steps in and Truman steps out. It contrasts Coolidge and Taft’s 1929 situation with today and recalls Truman Hoover Jefferson careers and post-presidential lives.
Sen. Lodge and advisers push President-elect to appoint a Canadian-style royal commission to study subversion and report privately. McCarthy would seize the files to attack the new administration, risk security norms, and undercut competent government service.
French West Africa fell under Admiral Darlan with Dakar now allied to the Allies. American and Australian troops pushed toward Buna in New Guinea as Japanese forces refused surrender on the southern beachhead.
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