Beckley Hinton Becklay Newspapers Rates Ad Policy
The Beckley and Hinton newspapers publish advertising and delivery terms. Prices for daily and Sunday subscriptions require advance payment with a 2 percent state sales tax added. Home delivery rates vary by locale and carriers are independent contractors. The paper notes anti-freeze market claims yet questions car owners on the fact.
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Easy to Vote in Modern America Emphasizes Convenience
The piece argues voting is easy for most, citing paved streets, sidewalks, and poll workers offering rides. It notes cars with heaters, drivers voting from warm polling places, and urges citizens to vote on election day despite excuses. It frames voting as a civic duty in 20th century America.
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Shortage of anti freezings hits motorists this winter
More anti freeze temperatures have forced drivers to scramble for supplies. Permanent and alcohol varieties are scarce as firms guard stock and black market sales rise. Business Week notes new sources are opening up to ease the shortage in coming winters.
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Republicans tout WV treasury health since 1933
West Virginia Republicans claim Democratic rule since 1933 boosted state finances. Treasurer Talbott cites an overdraft at takeover of 2.95 million, rising to a 14.1 million balance by August, with total funds at 72.4 million. Debt reduced from 80.9 million to 80. between 1933 and 1933. Road bonds sold at par in 1921, later at discount. recent road bond sales yield under 1 percent net interest.
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Ignorance and draft tales mix in Raleigh County news
A 24 year old man faced with the draft details his farm life and business blocks while the draft clerk questions his literacy. Local chest X rays and indoctrination comments reveal gaps in understanding forthcoming military service and the community’s effort to fund a new fire truck for Sophia.
German Editors See U S Press Freedom Up Close
Hans-Norbert Finkel, a former German war prisoner, now 28, attends an American Press Institute seminar at Columbia University with 14 other German editors. He praises US press openness but cites superficiality in American discourse, while others note Germany’s more education oriented readership and contrast reporting styles. They admire allied airlift and warn that political prestige matters in Europe, even as they avoid urging war against Russia.
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Peace with Russia Prompts Truman Address at Miami
President Truman told the American Legion in Miami that peace with Russia is the era’s top problem. He warned of a dark fog of distrust between the West and Moscow, saying little hope for settlements while it endures. He traced Cold War roots from 1917 to postwar Europe and questioned U.S. strategy toward Russia.
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Hollywood Suppose and the World Crisis Foreseen
Hollywood essay posits that a collapse of Western Europe could trigger a global Communist takeover from Africa to Asia and Latin America, arguing peace with Russia would require dismantling internal Communist parties. The piece notes Russia’s distrust of capitalism and Lenin’s belief in world revolution as prerequisite to wiping out capitalism. Also included is a feature on Neal Graham, a 21-year-old ex-Army sergeant and diehard movie fan who has seen 1,600 films, owns thousands of memorabilia, and works as a film-arts hobbyist and collector. A Pineville church meeting invites Presbyterian women to organize locally tonight.
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Dewey’s foreign policy dilemma under a Dewey presidency
The piece argues Dewey will win but what he will do in the White House is unclear. It weighs Berlin and Western Europe on a shared front with Britain and France, the need for lend-lease, defense expansion, and China aid against a push to reduce taxes and debt. Budget trade-offs may force higher taxes or deficit spending, risking a backward slide if policies falter.
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Draft Age ROTC Lads Deferred Explained By Army Navy Air
Draft-age college students question why ROTC cadets are deferred while non ROTC students are not. The Army Air Force Navy and Marine Corps all defer ROTC students who agree to commission after graduation and two years active duty. ROTC quotas limit deferments to top performers. total deferments reach about 131000 across services with strict scholastic monitoring.
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Campaign connoisseur Norman Thomas keeps plugging away
New York Socialist Party candidate Norman Thomas, in his sixth presidential bid, has run for office since 1924 without winning. He recalls a mild campaign life, favors in person speaking over trains, and foresees radio and small meetings shaping future politics. He critiques era of televised campaigns and praises past senatorial road trips.
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Norman Thomas
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Wendell Willkie
New York State
Fayetteville Motorist Fined for Speeding
Fayetteville motorist Andrew Craig was fined $16.50 plus court costs for speeding after police reported his arrest earlier in the month. A warrant was issued when he failed to appear in police court on October 4 due to noncompliance. Police Patrolman G O Martin filed the report.
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Long Branch Postmaster Exam Announced by Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill the fourth class postmaster position at Long Branch. The test will be at Mount Hope with applications due October 28. Salary is 1845 dollars yearly. Application forms are available at the Long Branch post office or from the Commission in Washington, D. C.
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