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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1955
Page
4
Thought for Today frames a maxim on genius, noting that strength lies in lighting its own fire. The line attributes inspiration and self-driven brilliance to John Foster, highlighting a compact moral on creativity and initiative.
The 52nd Legislature will return May 9 to tackle public education funding in West Virginia. A penny increase in the sales tax leads as the favored method, seen by many as the easiest path after a stalled regular session. The Register criticizes the plan, arguing it unfairly taxes the least able and urges reform of property tax levies to empower counties and schools.
An essay reflects on springtime as a return to a youthful search for something beyond reach. The writer recalls youth at SMU, the wind scented nights, and a voice that seemed like Destiny, now faded with age. He muses that adults build crusts to hide that longing, a pursuit beyond the horizon, east of the sun and west of the moon.
A lakeside fishing anecdote features W. H. Bruster of Gastonia and Beckley, with his son David Alexander catching two large muskies while the father boasts of big catches. Grandparents observe from Beckley as humorous weather talk links to atomic fallout and Cold War fears through curbstone science.
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The piece notes many housewives want to ease kitchen drudgery but fear losing family presence. It argues that forcing a partner to dance with another man is rude and ridiculous in all other countries except the United States.
The Duke of Edinburgh orders a long range telephone for his sports car enabling calls from anywhere in Britain and parts of Europe. Buckingham and Windsor Palaces have electric devices, with helicopter take offs on royal lawns. The De Havilland Heron plane with safety gadgets is promised within six weeks.
Today’s prayer asks that the nation remain under God and conduct relations with courage and justice. It invokes allegiance to divine purposes, warns against secular loyalties, and closes in Christ’s name attributed to Kirtley F. Mather of Harvard University.
William C Tolliver son of Mr and Mrs Ash Tolliver Crab Orchard promoted to airman first class with the 405th Installations Squadron Langley AFB Va He has five and a half years service including 22 months in the Far East and Korean conflict He plans to make the Air Force career and owns a house built in 1728.
M. Sgt. George S. White of Beckley and wife Rosetta serve in Germany during field training. John W. Ruff Jr. reports to Norfolk naval base for operations of Atlantic Fleet pilots. Pvt. Robert D. Bailey Jr. returns to Camp Gordon after 13day furlough and basic training. Youth rescue story features M. Sgt. William M. Massey of Fayetteville helping save a 223yearold house from a giant 500yearold tree’s fall in Bamberg.
Hollywood star Bing Crosby talks about his 50th film Anything Goes a remake with new cast including Jean maire Mitzi Gaynor and Donald O Connor. He outlines summer plans Elko Idaho and Europe two sons in the service and potential TV two hour film shows with Our Town and High Tor in contention. He remains committed to radio with a nightly 15 minute chatter show.
Liberace, with mother and brother George present, headlines theNew Riviera Hotel opening in Las Vegas. The star wears a Dior silver tailcoat and proclaims a 50,000 per week show, charming the crowd amid a carnival atmosphere. Celebrity sightings span Sonja Henie and Connie Bennett, while Earl Wilson notes the hotel’s triple-sized beds and rehearsed staff.
Boston columnist Anthony J. Saponaro notes Americans face a pivotal balance of power in Europe where Soviet moves on Austria Germany and Italy influence a potential third world war. He suggests Western allies must stay united as Britain France Germany and Italy wrestle with elections and policy fragilities while Spain offers strategic stability and U. S. bases. A separate item: Saponaro’s National Guard unit supports Operation Minute Man as he baby-sits during an alert with his year-old son Jan.
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