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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
2
A newspaper column argues a halt in some federal domestic services is needed to fund defense and foreign aid amid postwar costs. It cites $10 billion spent domestically over five years and $100 billion abroad, urging sacrifice and budget tightening as a civic duty.
The piece defends General George C. Marshall’s return as secretary of defense against charges he is a pawn of Secretary of State Dean Acheson. It argues Marshall will answer to President Truman, veto when needed, and foster unity between State and Defense while praising Truman’s leadership and Marshall’s stature.
President Truman warned that war mobilization could cost over $30 billion annually and require new taxes. He offered no concrete domestic savings plan, a gap critics say could bring disaster to the economy despite the fiscal strain.
Journal by Bill Ross recounts a single day with MacArthur staff and Marines. The entry follows patrols toward Kimpo Airfield, brief firefights, a wounded sergeant cared for by a Navy corpsman, and various ditch hides as tanks and infantry pursue Communist forces near Inchon and Kimpo. Marines from Leatherneck Magazine serve as narrators.
Soft coal operators conferred to organize resistance to John L. Lewis's divide and conquer tactics. They may need strategies to prevent him from bolting conference sessions.
Several regional servicemen are highlighted with promotions and deployments. Corporal Bob Rowe of Sophia remains in Korea after basic training at Ft Knox with prior football ties to Mt. Hope and Stoen. Lt Jimmy Stewart of Pineville flies B 29 missions over Korea after five completed. Other mentions include Eanes promotion and combat flights. Denner Gilkerson stationed in Japan. Prince enlistee in Raleigh. Bolden and Quesenberry in training or overseas. and sailors aboard USS Guavina with Becl.
Two hostesses entertained Thursday with a stork shower for Mrs. Paul Burdette. The event at Mrs Snyder home on E Street began at eight o clock. Attending were Mrs Wiley Rainelle Mrs St Elmore Mrs Ralph El Ralph Marcum Mrs oung Mrs H G Geiger de Rogers Mrs A Bird Helen Venable Mrs Wyatt and Mrs Jack Burge.
Mercer County farm women gathered for Achievement Day in Charleston with Mrs. C Stewart speaking on selections and care of new fabrics. Guests included Mrs. E F Phaler and Mrs. S E Settle who described a Celanese plant tour, while a farewell tribute honored Mrs. S E Settle for her upcoming departure.
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