Stevens Branch Lake troubles faced by Raleigh County court
A Raleigh County Post-Herald note discusses Stevens Branch Lake project delays caused by rising borrowing costs, land value increases, and two months of bad weather. It defends H G Farmer, court president and Democratic candidate, saying his actions aim at public welfare despite criticism.
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Stevens Branch Lake
Raleigh
Post-Herald
H. G. Farmer
Farmer
Raleigh County
Hollywood changes script power shifts in blacklist era
The evolving film industry sees blacklisted writers like Dalton Trumbo and Albert Maltz gaining screen credits as producers and studios quietly hire them for major projects. Industry leaders debate the morality and practicality of the blacklist while unions and publications weigh the impact on liberty and decency in Hollywood.
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Otto Preminger
Dalton Trumbo
Hollywood Ten
Trumbo
Preminger
Frank Sinatra
Albert Maltz
Pvt. Slovik
Sam Spiegel
Michael Wilson
The
American Legion Magazine
Exodus
Nedrick Young
Millard Lampell
Ben Bartman
Joseph Losey
American Legion
Universal
United Artists
Paramount
Darryl F. Zanuck
20Th Century-Fox
Khrushchev
Zanuck
Harry Brandt
Independent Theatre Owners Association
Legion of Decency In Information
N.Y
Hal Boyle’s unconventional heroes of modern life
Hal Boyle riffs on modern heroes across eras from caveman to 1960s America. He lampoons everyday courage like keeping a cold secret, shunning hate of cocktail parties, a wife who can zip her dress alone, a fat man enjoying fudge, public discipline by a mother, finding honest tax cheats, or a politician selling five cent hot dogs. The piece playfully contrasts past legends with quirky contemporary feats and foibles.
Bug Dust and Castro in a world of disarmament
A 1960 viewpoint by Paul S. Wright discusses U S policy toward Fidel Castro amid the looming Summit and nuclear test ban talks. The piece warns against intervening, urges recognizing nationalist revolts, and critiques past U S actions in Latin America while calling for measured engagement and spiritual reflection.
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United States
Fidel Castro
U. S
Russia
Castro
Cuba
Guatemala
Nasser
Middle East
U.S
Revised View Of Business By SAM DAWSON
The analysis revises the April to June 1960 outlook showing stronger early gains than expected. Jobs remain weak with high unemployment and lower output. wages rise slowly. prices rise modestly with food stable. Money conditions ease with lower rates and possible Fed cuts. housing improves. inventories rebuild. consumer spending remains resilient despite volatility and bad weather.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Raleigh Register Publisher and circulation details
The Raleigh Register issued by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with management, Associated Press affiliation, national ad reps, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail or home delivery. It notes a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax on subscriptions and states carriers act as independent contractors.
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National
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Greenville
West Virginia
Gee
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Rabelais views fools as wiser than the prudent
In a playful 16th century riff on fools and folly, Rabelais argues fools may outsmart the cautious and worldly wise. A modern AP brief from Duncan, Oklahoma reports Ray Liles, 10, who has broken his leg four times, the latest while jumping rope at school, despite no physical ailment.
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Duncan
Okla
Ray Liles
Ray
Nixon's Campaign Drift and Policy Sketches
In Washington AP analyst James Marlow outlines Nixon's challenge to craft a distinct campaign program while maintaining support from Eisenhower. He notes five issue areas Education Agriculture Unemployment Social Security and Labor disputes with hints Nixon may diverge on Social Security and labor policy. Also brief items on a local youth pursuing a police career and a side note about Mrs Danback injuring her leg.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Richard M. Nixon
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Nixon
Senate
Patrick Mann
Patrick
April Fools Quiz Explores Global Pranks and History
The quiz explains April Fools Day origins in England since the 17th Century and notes celebrations in India and other countries. It cites common tricks like the disappearing pocketbook, and invites readers to create harmless pranks. Beckey Templin of Grants Pass, Oregon wins $10 for the answer.
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America
England
India
Portugal
Mexico
Beckey Templin
Grants Pass
Ore
Beckley
Elvis Raises TV Price to One Fifty Thousand
Elvis Presley move to raise TV appearance fee to 150000 from 125000, says Col. Tom Parker, asserting availability and protecting film box office. Elvis returns to Memphis by charter after TV taping with Frank Sinatra at Fontainebleau. Sinatra May 12 show expected to break ratings records.
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Miami Beach
Elvis Presley
Tom Parker
Elvis
Memphis
ABC
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
Madison Town
Sammy Davis
Lawford Bishop
Nancy Sinatra
Mitchell Day Celebrated as 15,000 Fills Beckley Town
25 Years Ago in The Raleigh Register describes Captain Anthony Eden on a peace mission toward Warsaw aided by Stalin. Heavy rains kept some delegations away while a crowd of miners and families estimated at 15,000 filled Beckley for Mitchell Day. The Community of Red House Homestead project opens with 93 families moving into cottages in Putnam County.
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Anthony Eden
Warsaw
Joseph Stalin
Europe
Germany
Beckley
Red House
Putnam County
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