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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
2
Randoph Norton argues that newspapers favor sensational tales of crime and scandal over virtue. He notes public fascination with notorious figures and high society, questions the role of media, and calls for responsible reporting and international atomic energy control.
West Virginia soil conservationists urge a two year, 300000 annual appropriation to buy heavy equipment through the War Assets Administration for fourteen districts. The plan funds bulldozers ditch digging scrapers and related gear to control erosion, build ponds, and support districts with user funded upkeep and eventual replacement.
The Veterans Administration struggles with 1.2 million subsistence checks and 150,000 veterans who failed to report income by a November deadline. The campus veteran income complicates adjustments as wages vary bi weekly, raising questions about deserving payments and the VA’s capacity to police the program.
A group led by Albert Einstein seeks one million dollars to educate the public on the destructive potential of atomic bombs. Outside scientists and those with Hiroshima and Nagasaki experience fear a new weapon’s power, while rhombs can be produced cheaply in large numbers, increasing danger and prompting global concern.
The United States signaled a willingness to surrender the former Japanese islands in the Pacific once the U N Charter system can fully discharge its obligations. Dulles stated the trusteeship principle would guide policy and aim to correct earlier misstatements linked to Truman’s remarks.
War era report recalls a delayed Thanksgiving dinner in Normandy where Lt Roy Wilder and aides held a champagne and chitlins party in a ruined camp. The improvised feast traveled with the army through Belgium and Holland, celebrating a rare home-style meal amid strikes and shortages.
A poultry house burned out of control within two hours after starting, with isolation preventing spread to nearby structures. State Police under Trooper R L Tabscott conducted highway defect spot checks, finding 57 faults and ordering repairs before reexamination. Fatal incidents include 20 year old William Andrew Tilley killed by exploding shotguns near Winona and Violet Mahon 12 killed in a crash near Claysville with injuries to Mildred Mahon and three men.
Four Raleigh County couples were issued marriage licenses and two more couples filed for permits at the county clerk's office. The licensed pairs include Gaver Marcum Power Jr and Waney Rosalie Basham of Beckley. Isaac Hylton and Edna Mee Ryan of Amigo. John Broughton of East Gulf and Ethel Francis Meador. Eskin C Stover of Clear Creek and Ethel Mae Maynor. Chester Pollock and Mayme Burton of Beckley and Henry Lee Kaylor and Imogene Tanner of McAlpin also applied for permits.
A Moscow issued note via Marshal Sakovsky confirms German Saxony officials forming a provincial government with a premier and state secretaries. The letter signals formal Soviet endorsement of the new administrative arrangement in Saxony amid postwar shifts.
County Agent H B Thomas and his wife were called to Tennessee today due to the serious illness of Mrs Thomas mother. The report notes the family’s urgent travel.
Lucas warned of drastic measures in the coming Congress on labor issues. Senator Edwin C. Johnson urged Truman to clearly state the nation's state in his annual message, while noting possible bipartisan cooperation if recommendations are narrowed.
At a December reparations conference the plan would cut Japan to a 1.4 million ton fleet with ships under 3,000 tons or 12 knots, shutter munitions, curb steel and iron capacity to 739,000 tons, reduce machine tools, and remove key industrial facilities. Figures reference Patton and former Norwegian minister Mrs J Barden Harrisman.
Cynthia Moody clings to a dream of marrying Rusty May Worth but her mother Rita urges a year. Rusty reveals he will marry Mary Beth Heathcote, shocking Cynthia who recalls her lost sparkle. Helen Welch warns Cyn thia others may replace Rusty, yet Cyn thia hopes fate turns kinder.
As the strike enters its ninth day a growing unemployment wave hits over 90 000 workers in other industries darkening cities in more than twenty states with coal rail service curtailed. Steel job losses could reach 100 000 in PA WV and OH. Turkey or duck appears on Thanksgiving tables in PA mining regions. Edward R Burke of the Southern Coal Producers Association proposes a truce if Lewis calls 400 000 miners back to work and mines reopen for talks.
The United Mine Workers push for a 34 hour week with no pay loss. Burke says talks on a shorter work week are possible. Lewis has not stated his aims in seeking a government contract reopening. no comment on Burke proposal. Court session pauses as government presents its case.
Britain which also has troops in the Indies signed a truce agreement October 14. On November 4 the commander in chiefs ordered cease-fire actions to be carried out by November 20.
Despite forecasted recession this is a favorable moment for qualified individuals to launch their own business says Jacques Troubec head of a major cookware firm. He cites drive leadership and sales ability as key traits and argues hands on experience outweighs working for others. Youth is an asset and early ventures teach valuable lessons for future success.
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