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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1944
Page
3
The Raleigh County piece argues for local investment in public works before resources run out. It criticizes absentee ownership by four big stores and the coal industry for not supporting community projects, cites airport and park needs, and urges the coal sector to contribute to regional growth while abandoning a beggar mentality.
The prose calls for a uniform approach across elementary to university levels due to the lack of a single responsible authority in West Virginia. It notes inconsistent practices and asserts that only a statewide style board could provide correlation, urging further study of creating such a board.
A proposal argues to unify five boards into a single nine member State Board of Education with long staggered terms and the power to name the state superintendent. It would require a constitutional amendment since current law elects the superintendent by vote.
A Long Branch Local 6164 of United Mine Workers urges miners to vote their choice without bloc influence or dealer pressure. It praises district officials for handling union affairs while condemning political interference, recalling past operator-led vote manipulation and urging democratic rank and file control.
Admiral Nintila and General Mac Arthur seem to believe Russia's help could swing the Japan issue. If Sidney Wilhieai's ears ring, he may infer someone is walking about him.
A family of five sons of Mr and Mrs S R Lowry of Sophia are serving in the armed forces. W Russell Bowman 27, merchant seaman, recently in Italian waters. Robert Lowry 31 Navy, LT crew on LST after Great Lakes training. Dale Lowry 32 merchant marine, overseas trips and coal barge duty. Raymond Lowry gunner's mate first class, overseas twice, now in Washington. Madison Lowry 27 maritime serviceman overseas after England posting. James Kent Lowry 18 Navy hospital apprentice second class, stationed on New Hebrides fleet hospital.
Two Ravencliff brothers George E Duncan 26 and Larley F Duncan 28, previously on the same battleship, part of a navy regulation to split siblings after the Juneau disaster. George, now a warrant officer, serves in the Pacific. Larley, a chief petty officer, with a navy convoy in the Mediterranean. Both are sons of Mrs Rebecca Duncan. Also noted, Army paratrooper Kenneth Manning earns wings after four weeks of Fort Benning training. Ford Ford Light of Oak Hill promoted to technician third grade in New Caledonia ordnance unit. Ina Mae Lighting’s husband enlisted May 1942 and served as carpenter since April 1943 after Norfolk Beasley Body Shop employment.
Lieut Al O Neal Jr of Beckley has reached the Mediterranean theater to serve as a P-31 Mustang pilot with the fifteenth air force. He earned his wings at Napier Field Alabama in June 1938, trained as an instructor, and is a Richlands Virginia high school and Beckley College graduate. Staff Sgt Sat Grave M Comer of Beckley receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for aerial combat in Italy after his Liberator sustained heavy flak and fuel concerns but reached Corsica with the crew intact.
Letters to the Public Forum illustrate the choice between printing letters as written or corrected for errors, with editors noting unsigned or forged signatures and the need to avoid legal risk. Also recounted: Beckley’s record rainfall of 1.71 inches in 24 hours and a football game muddied by rain between Beckley and Oak Hill.
The State Chamber of Commerce warns voters the 1945 legislature faces major issues including a 40.6 million state institutions plan and a 60 million highway program with federal match. It calls for tax policy reversals, new revenue sources, and lawmakers of integrity and business experience to manage expenditures and reforms. Navy vessels and harbors in inversion areas are served by more than 40 district craft types.
Jimmie M Hutchison of Forest Hill has risen to sergeant with a troop carrier group in the European Theater. Enlisted 1942 he trained as an aircraft mechanic and later worked at U S engineers laboratory in Hinton before overseas duty in 1943. His unit under Major General Paw Williams earned a presidential citation for D-Day and led into Southern France and Holland, now aiding armored columns in the battle for Hitler's inner fortress. The piece also notes the Cullinan diamond once weighed 3,025 carats.
Cherry tenders Terry and deals with Mrs Scott-Price while a raider’s threat lingers. Julia’s jealousy grows as Cherry stands firm on duties, refusing tips and asserting professional bounds. The voyage edges toward tension as schemes simmer in the background.
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