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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows postal and subscription terms for Beck County publication. Mentions The Associated Press, regional agencies, delivery rates, and change of address policies. Indicates independent carrier contractors and non-responsibility for prepaid subscripts.
At the United Mine Workers convention in Cincinnati the outlook for next spring and summer shows stronger union pressure for pay raises and shorter hours. A base 15 cent per hour raise and a 35 hour week are discussed, with welfare funds and higher vacation pay likely to be emphasized. More strikes are anticipated once negotiations begin, as unions prepare and even raise dues to cover fines and legal costs. The piece warns that wage gains raise consumer prices, spreading inflation through coal, steel, and autos and eroding real gains for workers as costs rise for groceries and services.
The Meadows administration failed to advertise the secondary road bond issue within the legal time frame prompting Republican fear the measure may be blocked from the November 2 general election. Farmers in Raleigh County fear the $50,000,000 farm to market road program could fail amid political disputes. Earl McKenzie on Freezeland Mountain road laments winter travel blocks and road neglect that keep his farm from productive use.
In Raleigh County residents led by Earl push for a passable all weather route along the Freezeland Mountain road. They lament 25 to 30 years of inaction by public agencies while crews recent year widened and scraped sections costing hundreds. County road supervisor George Gadd plans to extend efforts despite a blocked gate across an abandoned county highway.
Republican candidate Herb Boreman criticizes the state budget as insufficiently itemized and accuses the Democratic administration of concealing spending plans. The piece notes Boreman's long legislative record, contrasts his rhetoric with Petresou, and praises the State Tax Commissioner’s audit binding in the Black Book.
Boyle's column describes a pricey national jewelry event at the Ritz with 11 jewelers displaying $3.5 million in diamonds. Guards monitor guests as models parade, prices noted for Dru Avedon’s half million necklace and $100,000 bracelet, while staff humor and security keep the spectacle moving.
The narrator cites a friend who considers joining the Communist Party but objects to its stance on genetics as unscientific. He argues many sympathizers accept communism as a quick fix, overlook political truths, and fear tyranny once power is achieved, especially in Russia.
Ninety seven Beckley students helped West Virginia University reach a record enrollment of just over 6 700 for the year. The piece lists freshmen names from Beckley and notes Beckley women in the College of Law, along with Homecoming activities and a fact about the nation’s longest east west line from West Quoddy Head Maine to Yaquina Head Oregon.
In a provincial editorial from Independence Missouri, Jous Bromfield urges voters to back Thomas E. Dewey over Harry S. Truman. The piece criticizes Truman’s leadership, cites blunders like the Vinson proposal and the Madison Square Garden speech, and argues Dewey offers experience, economy, and capable governance for a world in crisis.
In Alabama the clash pits Sister Hill and Dixiecrat Frank Dixon over party loyalty and civil rights. Georgia shows a rising Republican bid led by Dewey's presence, potentially reshaping the South's party balance and hinting at a Northern style shift.
Funeral services for Aubrey Shirkey age 29 are set for today at 2 30 p m at the Prosperity Church of Christ with burial in Prosperity Cemetery. Shirkey a former Prosperity man was killed Saturday morning in a mine near Bishop Virginia.
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