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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1956
Page
4
Thought for Today reflects on kindness within ourselves as the honey that softens the sting of unkindness in others, attributed to Landor. The note presents a concise moral reflection suitable for a daily brief.
A collection of remarks from Republican candidates and leaders at events in Logan Grantsville and Williamson. Mullahan stresses morality in government and citizen vigilance Ferguson urges dramatic focus on public health and education Myers outlines goals for a governor including labor rights industry growth taxation reform and state agency overhauls.
A nostalgic look at early federal income tax history notes that a large share of Americans file tax returns next weekend. It recalls 1913 exemptions of 4000 for married and 3000 for single with 1 percent up to 20000 and 6 percent at high income, contrasting past policies with later eras.
Stuart Symington, potential 1956 Democratic nominee, to chair Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearings on air defense starting around April 16. The Missouri senator, former Air Force secretary, National Security Resources Board head, and business executive, has a mixed voting record showing centrist tendencies akin to President Eisenhower.
Publicized by Phil Fourney manager of Ravenswood weekly, the annual $5 banquet in Ravenswood has raised about $23 000 for local schools over eight years. Speaker for this year is Philip Sporn of American Gas and Electric Co., with all attendees paying $5. The event grew from a 1948 idea to charge for meals to support schools, driven by local organizers including Kelly Somerville, Ravenswood grocer, and tested by food donations from local firms.
Delbert G. and his wife discuss debt and mounting instalments in Chicago. The psychologist urges strict budgeting, frugal meals, and self-reliance, noting high IQ or college degrees do not prevent insolvency. He promotes a Budget Booklet to save money and avoid costly splurges.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlines mail and home delivery subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with to-be-added sales tax for West Virginia addresses. The notice explains carrier/ distributor independence and the newspaper’s AP affiliation and local news rights.
In Amman and across Jordan the Israel-Arab standoff heightens pressure on King Hussein as Arab refugees rally and leaders warn against Western intervention. The region’s stability, fuelled by Nasser and Said power plays, elevates Jordan to a pivotal prize in Middle East politics.
A rapid collage of Hollywood and music world notes spans from Marilyn Monroe intrigue to Sammy Davis Jr theater grosses. It links Ed Newman’s Cairo report, Mona Lisa gossip, and European weddings with rising Middle East tensions as Jordan confronts Arab unity, Nasser’s arms deal, and looming Israeli strikes.
A Labor department executive urges coeds to study chemistry as a lucrative field. A Mostow correspondent notes Russians are puzzled why Indiana people are called Hoosiers, reflecting shared curiosity among native Hoosiers.
Peggy Kessinger reports on soldiers assigned to bases in Japan Germany and Georgia and others graduating training at Fort Bliss Fort Lee Fort Knox and Fort Dix. Details include Pvt Walter Kenny wife Annie parents John and Mrs Kenny address Beckley and Sgt C Franklin Kizer son of Ernest Kiser currently in Columbus Georgia and Pvt Charles Helvey from Sophia arriving in Germany to join the Second Armored Division.
Factographs note that about 3,000 gallons of water circulate through an automobile radiator each hour when the vehicle is moving at 60 miles per hour. The figure illustrates the radiator’s cooling demand under typical highway operation.
A humorous column by a parent on a Bahamas cruise recounts travel with daughter Tracy Ann at ages 8 months to 2 years 9 months. The piece argues there is no perfect age, notes the Italian crew’s indulgence, and concludes travel with a child reduces fear and loneliness despite constant parental worry.
A church prayer asks for guidance to serve others and work with God. The message credits Dotson M. Nelson Jr., a minister from First Baptist Church in Greenville South Carolina. It calls for eyes to see need ears to hear cries and hands to help those to whom we minister.
Know Your Candidates profile describes Ansel 42 of 5102 Venable Ave Charleston a Methodist State Bar member and state treasurer with multiple boards. Barron 44 of 121 Barron Ave Elkins a Presbyterian mayor and attorney with extensive public service, and Field 41 of 4109 Staunton Ave Charleston a Presbyterian attorney and former city council member.
Hollywood profile chronicles Kathy Grant born in Houston who rose from Miss Buccaneer Navy and Texas rodeo queen to beauty winner turned actress. It notes Texas baseball league fame, UT studies, and early influences like Roy Rogers urging a Hollywood bid as Crosby questions marriage and her budding film career unfolds.
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