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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
3
Ebersole Gaines of New River Company argues miners are the top labor class and should seek wage gains despite a market downturn. He notes a 7.2 percent drop in national coal consumption and 42 percent fall in overseas shipments, urging steadier demands to avoid price hikes.
Jack Delp of Mullens reports next duty is Operation Vittles to feed Berlin via airlift. He recalls two years over polar regions, Eskimo training, and duty at Westover Field before joining the C-47 transport run with a Joplin friend.
In a wartime tale, Ed Ratcliffe and Harry Hubetney forged a strong bond as interpreter and soldier. After liberation of Dachau, Hubetney sought a new life in Israel, declaring Tel Aviv his home and praising joint efforts to build a homeland while defending it against daunting odds.
The Beckley Pass-Herald defends campaign material at Pinecrest Sanitarium despite anger from the rival Post-Herald. It argues patients over 21 deserve to see Democratic governor candidate Okey Patteson and GOP candidate Herb Boreman pictures, calling the controversy poppycock and noting no protest if Boreman’s image appeared first.
Washington column discusses Charles W. Ferguson’s book urging a national referendum on major issues to reveal public will before Congress acts. It questions how well informed voters are and whether polls provide real guidance or favor special interests.
In a Chicago analysis, the shift away from Hoover era politics favors Dewey for the presidency as Democrats like Adlai Stevenson and Paul Douglas emerge. It notes Cook County leader Jake Arvey rebuilding the machine, and the urban vote now demands progressive governance and cleaner government.
Stewart Alsop notes Kennelly’s cleanup of Chicago politics strengthens Democratic control by enforcing civil service rules and curbing patronage, contrasting with old ward chiefs. Arvey aims for a leaner machine, while northern urban Democrats move toward New Deal governance, reshaping party balance before 1950.
The American Legion opens its 30th national convention in Miami with a target of 5,000,000 members for 1949 despite a postwar slump. As of Oct 8 its membership stood at 3,065,614, with 17,600 posts, while women join in growing numbers and many veterans support an expanding, non political role for the Legion through wartime service and youth programs.
Hollywood gossip notes Marion Hutton, Betty Hutton's sister, and their public image. Marion, 22 months younger, has few roles while Betty's fame dominates. The piece also sketches industry figures, with anecdotes on Marion’s temper, a 12 year old injury, and various film set moments.
A Associated Press report from New York examines whether falling meat prices mark a lasting relief in the high cost of living or a seasonal dip. Analysts note ongoing inflation in foods, with meat prices likely to rise again despite other goods easing.
Mrs Ema Campbell of Davis, Worthy Grand Matron of West Virginia, will be honored at a banquet October 21 in Pineville Chapter 100 Eastern Star. Mrs Mabel Mare requests reservations via secretary Gladys Stone. Banquet served by the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the new Methodist church basement opposite the Masonic Hall.
The estate of Miss Engeline Krist 56 allocates more than 10000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation to provide a bed nursing and medical care for spinsters with cancer unable to pay for treatment. She died September 30 from breast cancer after writing the will two days earlier.
A measuring party for women and children of Oceana will be held tonight at the First Methodist Church. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Plans were made at a Church Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs Jennings Barrett for a reception to honor new pastor Rev Arnold Belcher. The Delilah Church reception is set for October 15.
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