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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1956

Page

4

Editorial Attack on Mollohan and Route 2 Promise

Editorial criticizes Democratic governor hopeful Robert H. Mollohan for a pledged Route 2 road project. Howard Myers calls the promise irresponsible political rhetoric, citing costs of 20 to 35 million dollars and the lack of engineering data. Mollohan claims broad support and stresses urgent need for good government, while fellow candidate George R. Heidrich urges a state agricultural plan leveraging local resources and facts.

Howard Myers Robert H. Mollohan Mollohan Wheeling Benwood McMechen Myers Wheeling News Register McDowell County Democratic Executive Committee Fairmont National Letter Carriers Association Charleston West Virginia George R. Heidrich

Brief Facts From Across the World and U S

Statements note aviation density in Texas New York and Florida with most airports. Regent's Park Zoo London covers 34 acres housing about 7000 animals. NYC elevators carry about 15 million riders daily. Oysters valued as food over two millennia. Honeysuckle nectar sits beyond bees reach in a long tube. About 800000 Americans use hearing aids. Groundhog is also called woodchuck.

Bug Dust By C. J. Needy McQuade

The column notes the early bird activity as spring returns with robins nesting in a cherry tree and cardinals near the home, describing plentiful birdlife around Monroe Avenue and Prince Street. It mentions the Conservation Commission’s role in easing fire danger with seasonal rains and notes frogs have yet to croak.

Lois Ann Frank Baker Summers St Monroe Ave Beckley Newspapers Prince St Courthouse Square Heber St Beckley The Conservation Commission

Beckley Newspapers Corporation subscription policy notice

Publication rates and delivery terms for Beckley News include daily and Sunday options with yearly and semiannual rates. The notice lists tax, address change instructions, and carrier responsibilities for home delivery in West Virginia.

West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Those Terrible 2s What Can Parents Do

New York columnist reflects on parenting a spirited daughter Tracy Ann nicknamed the terrible twos. He describes gentle nonpunitive discipline, praise withholding, and heart to heart talks as effective tools while acknowledging limits of punishment for safety and growth.

New York Macy's Gimbel’s Tracy Ann Tracy Devil

Intrastate Bus Rule Confusion Grips Civil Rights Debate

The Supreme Court action on intrastate bus segregation creates confusion as 13 Southern cities end segregation while critics argue the court did not explicitly declare intrastate bus segregation unconstitutional. The case centered on Sarah Mae Flemming in Columbia and court rulings up to the Fourth Circuit, with Timmerman to instruct a jury that South Carolina’s intrastate bus law is unconstitutional.

Washington Supreme Court South Carolina Columbia S.C South Carolina Electric & Gas Co Sarah Mae Flemming Sarah Flemming Federal District Court U.S George Bell Timmerman U.S. Court of Appeals 4Th Circuit Richmond Appeals Court Timmerman Timmeraan Utility Company Court of Appeals Carolina

Prayer for inner harmony and care for others

A prayer invoking harmony in life and love for God expressed through understanding and concern for God’s children. Attributed to Dotson M. Nelson Jr., minister of First Baptist Church, Greenville South Carolina.

God Dotson M. Nelson Jr Greenville, S. C First Baptist Church

Knowledgeable Veterans Vie For House Seats In Districts

Know Your Candidates continues with Byrd a 38 year old Baptist and Gideon. Married father of two from coal regions who rose from House of Delegates to State Senate and then to Congress. Eckard, 57, unmarried mathematics teacher born in Mason County who served in WWI and WWII and taught at multiple WV schools including Van and Collins High.

Byrd Gideon's International Mercer McDowell Raleigh Beckley Concord Morris Harvey Marshall Colleges George Washington University House of Delegates State Senate House of Representatives Eckard Washingto Hotel Washington District High School Kanawha County Mason County Eign Raleigh County Collins High School Epperly van High School Boone County Logan County West Virginia

Demo and Stars Stir Madrid Interview Sparks Rumors

In Madrid Frank Sinatra and Peggy Connoly give Ava Gardner a nod in Spain as Peggy visits while Frank films The Pride and the Passion. Ava Gardner is said to be in the country, gossip stirs about a potential romance and відповь rumors about Frank. The piece follows Hollywood gossip, contracts, and assorted party chatter from the entertainment scene.

New York Madrid Frank Sinatra Hollywood Peggy Connoly Ava Gardner Spain Peggy Velintini Snoopy B.W Frank Snoopy Frankie Ava E.W

Fear Party and Panel Tips in Child Anxiety Care

Case notes a psychologist’s method for easing youth fears. Teachers hold a Fear Party to reveal shared anxieties, then panel discussions with fathers and mothers in PTA meetings to model confiding and reduce stigma. Emphasizes early, ongoing habits of confidence to prevent later mental illness.

Crane PTA

Rogers Hornsby Birthday Life and Hall of Fame

Rogers Hornsby born April 27 1896 in Winters Texas is one of baseballs greatest right handed hitters with a lifetime average of .358 He played 23 years in the majors including three consecutive .400 seasons 1922 1924 1925 He managed five major league teams and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1942 He now supervises youth baseball activities in the Chicago area.

Rogers Hornsby Winters Tex Chicago

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