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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
2
The piece argues forests are drying and fires stem from hunters and smokers who ignore safety rules. It condemns Senator Kilgore as dangerous and inconsistent for supporting Korea while praising Soviet peace aims, urging voters to question his stance.
West Virginia Senator Kilgore, described as a fighting senator, is criticized for voting to expand social welfare at the expense of citizen freedoms. The piece accuses him of leftward shifts and praise from The Communist and the Daily Worker. It notes his defense of Hollywood figures cited by HUAC and their subsequent jail terms.
The coal miners face a strategic strike triggered by the Wage Stabilization Board’s 40 cent pay cut, lowering the daily raise from 1.90 to 1.50. With leaders aligned to political figures, the action targets government policy rather than operators, risking lost earnings and worsened hardship during a reduced work schedule.
Washington reports a government and School Life view on education and training for South Koreans to replace U S troops, noting six weeks to teach English using talking movies. After a short course, Korean officers can read American military manuals, with topics on atom bombs and WACs in Korea.
The article quotes Romans 8 38 39 and a broader faith-based reflection on Christian hope. It highlights that hope rests on God’s love in Christ Jesus, not on personal merit, and cites Romans 5 5 about the Holy Spirit poured into believers. Rev Louis F Hadman signs as General Secretary.
Saul Fett, writing for Hal Boyle, explores the imagined role of a political candidate wife and her husband. The piece questions whether a husband on the campaign trail would be an asset or a liability, noting audience perceptions and potential jokes about masculinity and support roles. It discusses whether the husband should speak on issues and how his presence might influence voter attitudes toward a female candidate.
A Methodist minister muses on a female president and a male spouse’s role in a future White House. He quips about etiquette in campaigns, motorcades, introductions, and public duties, noting how a husband might cope with lighting the first ball and media handling.
The Korean War dominates the presidential campaign as diplomats in New York and the United Nations circle the issue. Secretary Acheson plans to present the U S case with Britain and France backing immediate debate while Andrei Vishinsky denounces the United States.
Mobile School reports plan to use six portable classrooms next year to handle rising elementary enrollments. Each portable costs 17 000 dollars, budget approved by the school board. The piece also notes skepticism about endings to the war from U N debates and the Communists.
Palatka Florida marks progress on the Rodeheaver Rainbow Ranch for Boys built on 320 acres along the St Johns River. Under Lee Fisher, the non profit project shelters 9 boys, accepts applicants from welfare agencies, and plans chapel and full education through high school with vocational training.
Service members from West Virginia areas are listed stationed at home and abroad. William R Ward of Price Hill serves with Air Transport Squadron 22 in Norfolk supporting Atlantic Fleet missions. Pfe Thomas C Simpson Jr. of Tams trains with the Second Marine Division in the Caribbean. Pvt James A Wheeler from Piney View serves as an engineer in Korea with the 11th Engineer Combat Battalion. Cpl George N Logan from East Beckley finishes a 33 day Korea furlough and reports to Kentucky. Pvt Harrison Richardson of Skelton joins the 143rd Tank Battalion in Germany. Sgt Robert L Bailey from Glen Rogers takes five day rest in Japan, wearing the combat infantryman badge. Pvt William R B Shrewsbury from Josephine serves with the 101st Airborne in Germany. Pvt James Leon Shrewsbury, 19, in basic training at Ft Belvoir while his brother serves overseas. Marine Pvt Cecil R Bays from Beckley serves in the Mediterranean aboard Sixth Fleet. Pvt Lacy C Martin, of Sophia, joins the 40th Infantry Division in Korea. Pvt Phillip A ends Berlin tour and returns to the United States from Germany.
Ten years ago plans for Rommel’s Mediterranean command were discussed by U S military officials as proposed offensives against Egypt and Syria surfaced. County court eyed a jail tour after a bills issue for wooden trays. Mrs W H Lovell became president of the county W C T U at the Beckley Methodist Temple.
A satirical column notes auto maker price tricks and added extras to fill gaps while warning of auto-suggestion risks. It cites the Used Car Dealers association national president predicting a buyer in the saddle next year with a quip about steering. The piece mentions a Prohibition party presidential candidate, a Harrisburg pretzel doughnut, poll takers hoping for a close race, a mock invasion at Korea, and a memorial note on Utt, son of Arthur Utt of Sophia, entering the Army in 1949 with Sixth Infantry Regiment duties.
Irish Post Office issues two stamps for Thomas Moore centenary bearing his portrait from Sir M Archer Shee. Other nations unveil stamps for Alpine troops in Biella, Ecuador abolition, New Zealand health stamps, Venezuela Barquisimiento anniversary, Philippines fisheries council meeting.
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