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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
4
A reflective piece on Canada United States relations and mutual defense funding. It argues Canadians face sovereignty questions over continental air defense, while Americans bear most costs. The editorial stresses respecting Canadian patriotism and maintaining strong bilateral ties for mutual benefit.
A critique mixes about the Nizam of Hyderabad rich beyond use with a sharp legal foe B G Keskar challenging his fortifications and slaves while a Harvard expert blames social climbing for ulcers. The piece ponders who the elusive Joneses are and why society chases status.
The Charleston Gazette argues against raising the consumer sales tax to fund a teachers pay raise. It warns higher taxes will worsen West Virginia’s fragile economy and push spending to neighboring states. It endorses property tax reform as the viable path, cautioning against income or business taxes that harm employment.
Hundreds of boys and girls in Raleigh County compete in school level spelling bees. Dr. W R Atkinson, chief pronouncer for the Mid South Bee in Memphis, offers tips stressing a good ear, visual imagery, steady pace, and daily practice. He remarks spelling contests helped him improve and believes the bees inspire thousands of pupils and many adults.
Beckley Newspapers publication details and pricing for subscriptions and home delivery. Includes office, editorial staff, AP affiliation, and advertising representation while listing various mail and carrier rates for daily and Sunday editions, along with tax notes and address-change guidance.
New York and Texas rivalries swirl in Leslie Stevens's Champagne Complex as psychiatrists become cultural touchstones. Polly Bergen explains her surname choice while Marilyn Monroe and Cary Middlecoff surface in light celebrity notes, amid church-column reminiscences and tidbits about Toots Shor’s Cafe Mardi Gras film tease.
A collage of showbiz quips and anecdotes from a late night scene. Mentions of The Concord Hotel Cavalleria Rusticana with 40piece orchestra and 40voice choir, Richard Tucker among Met singers, and a guest asking about Sam Levinson. Includes quotes from various entertainers and lighthearted asides about TV, movies, and radio figures.
Washington analyze Adlai Stevenson speech alleging it nudges Red China to see U S disunity and that Democratic stance on Formosa and offshore islands reflects bipartisan retreat. Critics say Stevenson blames allies for Indo China outcomes and misreads Eisenhower policy.
Pvt Eddie D McClain of Mullens has completed the Fort Knox Food Service School cooking course. Two county men in Germany with the Fifth Infantry Division's 11th Regiment include Pfc Charles H Bragg of Beckley and Sgt Robert N Ferguson of Resoco in the Heavy Mortar Company stationed at Augsburg. Also Pvt Samuel K Meadows of Piney View serves with the 71st Infantry Division at Fort Richardson Alaska. Apple Jack maneuvers at Yakima Firing Center will test infantry and support units with simulated atomic weapons. Sgt 1C Dallas M Griffith of Glen Daniel is among participants. 2nd Lt Benny B Rogers of Beckley was called to extended active duty with the Corps of Engineers Army Reserve after graduating WVU.
Madrid feature reflects on Spain's fading bullfighting era as fans long for legends like Manolete while noting rising money, risks, and manipulation in the sport. It discusses bulls' breeding, prices, and the crowd's reaction to death, with insights from fans and observers.
A prayer by Channing H. Tobias of New York City calls for merciful consideration of crime, urging courage to challenge people to a new spiritual birth as only a change of heart can curb evil inclinations to plunder and destroy.
A column notes Sir Anthony Eden as Britain's forthcoming prime minister suitable for top global duties and handsome enough for a stellar image. The piece blends light chatter about spring signs and a string of quirky observations from daily life and science.
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