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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
3
The Raleigh Register from Beckley West Virginia lists subscription rates and distribution details for Daily and Sunday service. It notes the newspaper is entered as second class matter and mentions Associated Press exclusivity and advertising terms.
The Beckley Post-Herald published a front page feature claiming a surge of Black miners joining the GOP. A reader review found only one of six pictured men registered in 1932 and voting for Republicans before the last primary, casting doubt on the story's impact.
A 1950 growth forecast by Ite Register reappears as Beckley’s population nears 25,800 amid expanding city limits. The surge boosts property values and spurs business, though rapid growth brings new burdens and responsibilities.
The piece argues Beckley must widen streets and improve traffic as the town grows. It calls for more private hospitals and extended park and recreation facilities, better hotel capacity for travelers, tourist accommodations, and a stronger rural economic base to stabilize the area.
In Raleigh County the GOP chair Floyd Sayre claims the registered Democrat edge is 17 434, while the party notes a real majority might be eight or nine thousand with many registrants listed as unknown or deceased. The group urges release of substantiating data to correct registration records and avoid unfounded statements.
Readers learn Beckley High School Band drew praise from military and civilian observers after a public appearance at a Washington and Lee game. William Cooper of VMI commends the band’s unity and discipline while Lea Booth of W&L notes its superb drill and musical execution.
Jevis Bromfield urges readers to think big for a united national economy through Pacific Northwest tours with U S Chamber of Commerce directors. He contrasts New Deal growth with regionalism and lauds Grand Coulee Dam and TVA while warning against narrow state interests and private power lobbies.
The piece argues Governor Green and Senator Brooks are McCormick loyalists who could backstab Dewey. It notes the Illinois GOP relies on big business power, compares Stevenson and Douglas to challenge Republicans, and cites Mine disaster links and campaign spending as tensions rise in the race.
The piece notes cross fire between campaigns with quotes about Douglas and Green. It cites observers who see Stevenson Douglas as outside chances against Green Brooks, and polls showing Dewey ahead in Illinois with 9 points over Truman. Voter sentiment is volatile and may shift.
A satirical column advertises the Boyle Worry of the Month Club, urging readers to swap stale anxieties for fresh, bizarre concerns. It promises a rotating stream of worries selected by a board, with incentives like trial periods and a bonus if four worries are taken in a row.
Letter urges West Virginia candidates to halt strip mining near Grandview, a 1200 foot gorge viewable from 5.7 mile road to the park. It notes state purchases in 1939 40 and a July dedication, warns landowners may strip the area, and presses candidate pledge to condemn or buy the land. Also reports Fort Bragg training of William C. Adkins.
Landlords petitioning for rent adjustments have been granted an average of 5.35 dollars a month per dwelling, reported by Richard E. Bailey, local area rent director. A total of 273 landlords filed in September, 206 processed, 137 adjusted, 69 denied. Since April 1948, 884 petitions filed, 207 denied. 43 compliance cases disposed, tenants awarded 1,271 dollars in overcharges. The 1948 Rent Act does not allow automatic increases. landlords must obtain a written lease before raising rents on controlled units.
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