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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
2
West Virginia home delivery rates and subscription terms are provided by Beckley Newspaper Corporation. Carriers and dealers are independent contractors and the company is not responsible for advance payments. The text notes shifting global politics as formerly free nations rise from subservience to Russia.
Beckley residents will begin the 1947 Community Chest Drive tomorrow led by Joe L Smith Jr The campaign seeks to raise funds for multiple local causes as expenses rise and chest recipients need more support than in prior years The article highlights ongoing tag day drives and annual pledges urging larger contributions.
The piece notes Lord Mountbatten’s view that Indian independence followed the Philippines' freedom as wartime democracy influenced colonial subjects. It points to Burma, Java, Morocco, and Soviet satellites seeking liberty, arguing the postwar urge for self rule grows as nations recover from conflict.
Admiral Halsey condemned by the Methodist Board of Temperance for saying a fighting man should smoke or drink. The board called his remark shocking and injurious to the navy, while defenders note sailors have long used spirits in duty and leisure. The debate reflects postwar public attitudes toward officers and discipline.
Leaders appeal for maximum output to lower living costs, but the piece questions sincerity given past limits on bricklayers and other trades. It notes fear of leaders pressuring workers to follow their own example.
Ollie Fink cites two farm tales on soil health and lime phosphate benefits. A blind horse favors treated grass, while an aging farmer shifts to cattle and concentrates minerals near the barn. Also a North Dakota card from Cornelius J. McQuade details travel to Denver and job hopes, with notes on Mickey Moore’s UVA Medical School leadership.
The article notes a long decline in streetcar mileage from 40,570 to 15,490 miles over two decades as buses and private autos gain ground. It highlights the PCC car as a quiet, fast, low vibration model from the Presidents Conference Committee, with cities like Brooklyn and Chicago adopting it. It cites ridership trends from 1923 to 1946 across streetcars, buses, and trackless trolleys.
Hal Boyle riffs on finance and marriage urging couples to share duties and budget together. He jokes that happiness costs little but requires shared effort, occasional splurges, and mutual support to prevent drift and dullness. The piece blends humor with advice on communication and teamwork.
The Gadget of the Month Club, Inc attracts about 150000 members who pay 1 to 5 dollars for monthly gadgets. The club promises gadgets exceeding membership cost with suspense and wide demand testing for manufacturers. Dorian Scott notes gadgets save time and that Americans chase new ideas.
The five member National Labor Relations Board weighs reversing Danham's anti Communist affidavit ruling in a Virginia A F of L local case. The Arlington Va local sought a consent election but could not certify as officers had not signed affidavits. Supporters argue the provisions do not apply to national union officers while Denham's supporters urge upholding the law.
Ralph Laramie dies after a gun battle at the airport as police close in. Eddie Baron reveals Laramie’s twin identity Sidney Tark and the acts of revenge linked to Olivia. Stan faces kidnapping charges while Leo contemplates leaving his crime life and proposing to Ellen.
Director Leo McCarey works with Laura Lee Michaels on a challenging Good Sam nativity scene as Gary Cooper and Ann Sheridan watch with their two children. Despite a cold and fatigue, McCarey coaches the seven year old until her lines and actions click, promising a better take.
Prices for foods showed a second weekly decline while some staples like milk kept rising. The AP index fell sharply for 35 commodities, signaling possible wholesale price drops, even as the Labor Bureau index hit a postwar high. Industrial output rose in August, with steel and freight carloadings up, while auto production slowed slightly.
Book notes praise Sterling North's Doubleday title as a sentimental Indiana tale with Granny Kincaid and Jerry at its heart. It praises the local color and rustic knowledge while noting the author’s reputation for sharp reviews. The piece then critiques Willé Saroyan's play JIM DANDY as preachy and weak, filled with platitudes and stilted lines.
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