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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1955
Page
4
Editorial note presents a moral maxim from Emerson about loving goodness, reverence, and living with God. It frames reflection on virtue, spiritual alignment, and inner piety rather than news events or actions. The piece invites contemplation of benevolent conduct and faith-inspired ethics.
Beckley troubled by public indifference. calls for a strong Chamber of Commerce led by a capable secretary to attract new industry and Epic Drama. J Sidney Larrick urges Lions Club members to support the Chamber, stressing positive community action and cooperative labor relations at Beckley Manufacturing Co.
The United States pursues broad talks with Communist China aimed at a possible cease-fire in Asia while denying any pledge of recognition or impact on Taiwan. Negotiations trace to Geneva 1954 via U.S. diplomats and include discussions on freeing American airmen and students, with steady exchanges through consular and ambassadorial levels. The State Department and President Eisenhower signal openness to bilateral or UN discussions, provided China participates as an equal and seeks to ease Formosa tensions.
A chat about similes and humor in print contrasts timeless classics with modern attempts. The exchange lampoons milksop lines, cites famous examples, and notes reader submissions from heavy fan mail. Included are pop culture snippets: Steve Allen in New York, Simone Silva’s choices, and various showbiz tidbits from mid-century headlines.
A USDA based diet test shows two budget minded people can eat wholesome meals all week for 8.56 dollars with an average per meal of 20 cents, a Utah Experiment Station study reports. A young couple volunteered for the three week project and finished healthy with no weight loss as researchers noted. George Haldane recalls a Kentucky childhood trip ending with a farmer’s purple dust giraffe joke. West Virginians question Senator Neely’s silence after a religious attack drawing thousands of letters. most correspondents used harsher terms than Ike’s critics.
A collage of items includes Berthing material from Beckley Newspapers Corp, a reader question about an Alderson street law, a wholesale dealer's humorous letter about paying debts by drawing bills from a hat, and a quote on "the happiest days" spent with another man's wife. The page reflects wire service tagging and local commentary.
A reader quiz asks about wages and hours coverage percentages, suburban land price trends, Taiwan’s Far East strategic area name, carryover wheat supplies versus production, Sir Norman Brookes’ nationality, non private school option, and the Bessemer Process use. Answers are provided on the page.
A Geneva summary notes Western diplomats achieved moral prestige and publicity, while the Soviet side gained domestic legitimacy, a chance to redefine Germany, and leverage against NATO. The piece highlights photos and rhetoric as propaganda tools, and argues the conference exposed East West fault lines with lasting impact on periphery nations.
A collage of quirky facts and opinions references an estranged husband winning temporary custody of a lawn mower in Indiana, a 50 pound hippo born at New York City Central Park Zoo, and an all girl jury naming Casanova the homeliest man in Pinerolo Italy. It notes London gossip about a rejected swain and previews Geneva talks with cautious optimism.
A humorous guide urges readers to outsmart heat waves with gag rules and quirky hacks. It suggests absurd tips like grape leaves on the bald, keeping shoes in the fridge, and avoiding overeating. The piece ends by promoting gumption and Yankee ingenuity to stay cool.
A devotional prayer expresses gratitude for life health beauty home work and friends and faith quickened within. Alfred Grant Walton a Brooklyn minister of Flatbush Tempking Congregational church signs the piece.
Washington observes that Eisenhower, entering the White House as a political novice, has built a notable record in thirty months. He maintains broad popularity by avoiding personal feuds, pursuing a moderate path, and delivering on many programs while Congress, led by Democrats, shows cooperation. The question remains how Democrats will counter him in 1956.
Maj. Gen. William Dean born August 1, 1899 in Carlyle Illinois son of a dentist. A famed military hero and first Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War era spent three years in POW camps. His book on capture escape and prison ordeals drew excellent reviews. During World War II he led the 44th Infantry Division in a victorious drive through Germany and Austria.
Formosa Linehan counters five corrections on Australia and Dannemora penal institution steel issues. 35 percent rise noted.
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