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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
4
Thought for Today reflects Cowper on happiness and seeing God in all life’s ups and downs. It frames a devotional verse as guidance for daily perspective and moral reflection. The item presents a concise, period-voiced observational aim rather than news.
President Eisenhower used a March 15 1954 broadcast to label the Democratic tax plan as dangerous to government revenues and urged support for his tax revision bill. Democrats Rayburn Cooper and George rebutted with limited relief for most taxpayers. The House and Senate votes fell short of overriding the veto, as the farm bill advanced without core changes.
Democrats in the Senate warn President Eisenhower’s health could force a last minute withdrawal from the 1956 race. Some high ranking Democrats doubt the decision but four months remain before the August GOP convention. Republican leaders deny the possibility.
Brief items recount a chairman’s old role as a chairholder in early governance, the Norman town Broadway in England from the eighth century, and a meteor influx daily as tiny grains. It also notes a Democrat leader urging Eisenhower to rethink re election plans and suggests a holding operation to secure party support at the San Francisco convention.
The Register solicits brief signed letters on local, state, or national issues. Condensation may apply and writers may request name deletion. the newspaper assumes no responsibility for statements in letters.
The piece promotes daily astrological readings dubbed Astro Guide and urges fun or belief in stars. It compares time to a bank of 86 400 seconds daily, urging immediate use for health happiness and success. It cites Bacon Franklin Longfellow Milton as writers on time and its value.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes a notice entered at Beckley and Hinton post offices as second class mail matter. Telephone directory line provided for all departments at Beckley 3321.
Spectators at Grace Kelly and Rainier’s wedding scene a high society caper with jewel thefts at hotels and a security clampdown. Police seize cameras amid whispers of additional robberies and rumors of royal discontent. Guests include Matt McCloskey and Fordham student Stan Rubin questioned over ties and instruments.
A vivid social page recounts a gala where police frisked guests for bugs and hidden cameras while guests like Khan's Begum flaunted diamonds not cut yet. Attendees included Mayor Wagner’s rep Arnold Grant and journalist Art Buchwald. rumors and celebrity chatter filled the night as security limited reporters and the Riviera drew Europe’s Philadelphia crowd.
A district judge Luther W. Youngdahl of Washington DC offers a pious reflection. He asks to learn from criticism and stay honest to curb profanity and bitterness, seeking spiritual guardianship of the soul.
Sally in Indianapolis asks Dr. Crane about her mother and the mother's boss who is married and moved to Detroit. The letter describes tension, loneliness, and alleged infidelity, with Sally fearing a broken home and seeking guidance to keep the family together.
A compilation of West Virginia political candidates with brief bios. CAREY, 60, of 1620 Quarrier St., Presbyterian, veteran, former state senator, married to Anne Bowers with one child, active in Elks and many groups. COOK, 37, Methodist, first-time candidate, education from multiple colleges, Army Air Force veteran. GAINER, 42, Grantsville resident, budget director, Methodist, father of three. GRUSENDORF, 43, Keyser resident, Presbyterian, engineer, first-time candidate. SECCURO, 34, Fairmont resident, Catholic, salon manager, World War II veteran. SKEEN, Ripley resident, multiple civic roles, former prison official and warden candidate. DORMAN, 41, Parsons elder, businessman, former Parsons mayor. MARTIN, 47, Charleston resident, Baptist, hotel manager, first-time candidate.
Hal Boyle jokes that good TV viewing depends on posture and offers a playful guide to changing positions during programs. He suggests sport style routines for various show types to prevent the “half tired” feeling and keep viewers alert for the late shows.
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