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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1956
Page
4
Thought for Today quotes Disraeli on the link between genius and enthusiasm, asserting that every genius production begins with strong zeal. The brief editorial line reflects a classical civic tone inviting reflection.
The incident in Birmingham Tuesday night drew international attention as Nat King Cole was mauled by hoodlums, a display labeled as Hitlerism and hoodlumism. The attack, possibly linked to the North Alabama White Citizens Council, sparked debate over Alabama’s racial tensions and public reaction. The Maritime Administration also notes no sunken wealth awaits divers, with private ships remaining owned by their owners.
Southern Democrats command a disproportionate share of committee chairmanships and top posts in Congress. Rep. Roberts notes 22 percent of members are Southern Democrats but they head 60 percent of committee chairs and key posts like Speaker Rayburn and Senate leader Johnson. Eastland heads the Senate Judiciary Committee, influencing judicial appointments amid segregation debates.
West Virginia AP Log pieces recount R D Bailey of Pineville and his sharp courtroom barbs in a libel trial over The Charleston Gazette. The Log also skewers political maneuvers, including a Senate hopeful touting eight languages and a governor candidate jailed for non support. The piece notes Eisenhower’s White Sulphur Springs visit bringing brief prestige to the state before local issues resumed.
Baghdad dispatch portrays Iraq as a potential Arab world leader hampered by external meddling and internal feuds. It notes Saudi funding to subvert the regime, Jordan and Syria fears, Nuri Said at the helm, and risks to the Baghdad Pact. It warns of unrest driven by rioters and radical elements, with the West at stake.
The piece visits Eleuthera in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, noting its history from 1647 and its current role as the bread basket and missile base site. It highlights Rock Sound development by Arthur Vining Davis, Robert Trent Jones golf course, and the famed local personality Enid Bethel who runs a guest house, acts as real estate broker, taxi driver, and island link to Bahamian history.
A column of show business notes mentions Red Buttons' Copa bow and a wave of industry chatter. It cites guests, alleged flops, diamond news, polio center spins, and assorted Hollywood riffs with names like Nanette Fabray Marty Mills and Rocky Marciano, plus jokes and cocktail bits.
A collage of wry observations on population growth Stalin references and mapmaker curiosities. It notes towns named Stalinski and a farmer offering a windmill, plus Kefauver croquet photo and odd Oakland scenes. A dog witnesses an armed demand for $46. The gumard fish claims many tricks.
Quaker figures comment on national policy facets amid party dynamics with hints of party balance in San Francisco and Ottawa. About 20 percent figure cited, flagging Canadian influence. Wasn't clearly aligned with either main bloc.
A devotional prayer by John Sutherland Bonnell of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church NYC asks for stronger faith and trust in God. It seeks assurance that times are in God's hands and that following Christ brings light amid life’s pressures and cares.
Marsha M., 25, a modern housewife with college education, discusses marital strain over an upcoming baby. She and her husband admit heavy smoking and a lack of concern about associated risks as they prepare for parenthood.
The clipping profiles several West Virginia political figures with detailed biographical notes, party affiliations, and public roles. It mentions a Charleston attorney and former U.S. attorney, a Welch judge, and state officials including senators and representatives. The fragment also includes a long tobacco advertising critique opposing cigarette ads and health concerns cited by the American Medical Association.
A quiz with six true or false style questions on faiths politics and geography followed by a medical explainer about coronary arteries and a push to avoid smoking during pregnancy plus a promotional booklet offer for quitting smoking
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