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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
2
Editorials discuss a north south toll road across West Virginia linking Bluefield to Moundsville. Proponents claim faster travel, feeder routes, and economic benefits financed by bonds and tolls with tolls retired after completion.
The piece questions possible shifts in geopolitics between Enel and the West following Nassia acquiring an atom bomb. It suggests cautious optimism for a friendlier spirit but treats such hopes as speculative.
The piece argues the justice department targets bigness not monopoly in the A and P case, noting the chain sells six percent of U.S. food and faces strong competition. It celebrates efficiency of the retailer while warning against stifling large firms and unions alike.
A city council meeting discussed annexing Calloway Heights Sprague and part of Harper Road while considering a simultaneous charter change. Debate centered on political maneuvering and timing with a suggestion to hold a twin election to save costs.
Passaic New Jersey interview with Allen B Du Mont founder of the DuMont television network. He says color telecasts will not be commercially feasible until 10 to 20 years, as FCC hearings study color systems and safety of new sets. He notes Du Mont Corp projections of 13.5 million video boxes in use by 1953 and growth of the industry.
In his January 20 inaugural, President Truman links four foreign policy goals to point four, the bold plan to spread U S science and industry to underdeveloped areas. Congress has acted on UN support and recovery programs, but not yet on the point four funding or guarantees. James E. Webb plans to push the technical aid portion before Congress adjourns for 1948.
The three special presidential limousines built for the Secret Service cost about 129 000 to 30 000 apiece and have bullet proof features two way radios sirens flashing lights and police signs. They have logged about 130 000 miles each and are kept in top condition at the White House garage.
Hillsboro columnist BIH Weedside writes about a Texas family tour of the MGM lot in Hollywood. Jackie notes Loretta Young seems normal while Hazel praises the star’s graciousness, and the author, his wife, and two children share impressions from their studio visit.
BONN Germany James Devlin reports Adenauer as West Germany’s strongest political figure after CDU victory in August elections. The Conservative leader pushes a dignified stance against nationalism while preparing to guide a new government under Allied oversight.
Lombardo’s Royal Canadians celebrate a quarter century of dance band fame in New York and beyond. The group has earned an estimated 15 to 20 million dollars, produced over 300 songs, and maintained a family roster including Guy Lombardo and four brothers. The orchestra remains a top money maker in a shifting music scene.
Joseph and Stewart Alsop assess Soviet atomic gains and the Western response. Beria's bomb advances push 1952 as a benchmark, forcing a revised strategic plan and a likely push for strong Western defense and a global push for atomic energy control.
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