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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
4
Editorial note ponders Fuller’s line about gentility lacking strength without virtue. It reflects on how polished manners mean little without moral conduct and public spirit. The brief opinion invites readers to value character over social polish.
Railroads market show trains offering entertainment aboard, from opera and sports stars to a proposed zoo train. The plan aims to attract riders by unique in‑car experiences, but the live animal concept risks escapes and passenger discomfort, possibly driving customers back to cars or planes.
A long write up urges cheap, practical fire precautions in Western state homes. It discusses hollow wall dangers, insulation as a fire slow, inexpensive fireproofing options like mineral wool alternatives, and methods such as water glass coats and borax treatments. It warns of predatory mail scams and emphasizes design for safety in newer houses.
Congress prepares for a major debate over switching airfields to a Defense backed navigation system by July 1. The change would cost millions beyond the $200 million already spent on the current system, with complex technical differences stalling a clear path forward. Leader Mundt recalls how amendments can derail well intentioned bills, urging lawmakers to act on precise proposals before voting. The air and highway policy clash centers on funding, interstate versus local roads, and a proposed 25 million loan whose interest could dominate costs for decades.
The Beckley Newspapers Corporation announces home delivery by carrier or distributor with rates for daily and Sunday service, weekly and monthly options, and notes on independence of carriers and distributors. It also lists postal details and address change instructions for subscribers in West Virginia.
A writer recalls wandering New York avenues and side streets observing shops and signs. He notes Sixth Avenue, the Avenue of the Americas, and reactions to urban life including a street preacher condemning a father at a movie and chance encounters with Fred Allen. The piece contrasts dull first impressions with vivid memories of city life and its changing streets.
A downtown street encounter with a destitute panhandler moves a passerby to generosity and reconsideration of city life. The brief reflection juxtaposes Manhattan streets with Central Park and the Bowery as a bed for the elderly man, followed by a rapid parade of celebrity blurbs and anecdotes from mid century entertainment circles. The column ends with a quip about high hotel prices and a crabby quip about social life on Broadway.
AP dispatch from Kastoria details how Greek child repatriates from the 1948 civil war era were placed in special schools for political indoctrination under Communist guidance in Bucharest and Romania. It numbers 50,000 displaced, with 28,000 children, and notes efforts by Greece to counter propaganda through Queen’s Schools, housing for repatriates, and planned aid for farming materials amid lingering family separations and social reintegration challenges.
Military men stationed at Fort Jackson Samp son and Sampson Air Force Base are listed with ages addresses and training status. Pvt Billy G League 21 son of Clinton League will spend eight weeks at Fort Jackson then 14 day leave. Sgt Eudell H Davidson 22 son of Roy Davidson Glen Morgan undergoing training. 2nd Lt Alvis G Hatcher Jr 404 E Prince St received certificate for course at Fort Benning. Airman Lewis J Vass 143 Dexter Ave Beckley enlisted Dec 30 1954 assigned to flight at Sampson. Airman Jimmy F Akers Dav is St Fayetteville assigned to Flight 4039 at Sampson.
CAIRO Leaves from a tour ist notebook recount a daring ascent of the Great Pyramid at Giza by Boyle and Kilroy. The narrator notes the feat as a quick weight loss sprint for a heavy man, describes the guides prodding up the stones, and recalls Napoleon’s shorter climb attempt. The piece blends humor with fear of descent, ending with a reflection on common sense.
Penitent prayer acknowledging blessings and privileges. Seeks life meaning and companionship with Christ. Asks to abandon fretfulness and impatience and to replace anxiety with faith. Endorsed by Dudley Strain, minister at First Christian Church in Lubbock, Texas.
Shirley MacLaine, a Richmond girl chasing big time Broadway fame, trades glamor styling for a practical haircut staged as part of her rise. She recalls surviving on peanut butter sandwiches and lemonade while in "Oklahoma" revivals, later snagging an understudy role in "The Pajama Game" after a dramatic, eggbeater haircut.
After 65 years in politics a Maine nonagenarian finally loses an election and may seek a new line of work. The veteran figure ends a lengthy tenure in public service, prompting questions about future plans.
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