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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1954
Page
4
Quote reflects view that culture shapes a nation more than laws. It weighs artistic creation as a driving force in national identity, implying laws follow from artists and public sentiment rather than vice versa. The line attributed to Andrew Fletcher highlights enduring tension between culture and governance.
The piece argues tolls on West Virginia turnpike driving equal a gasoline tax of 28 1-2 cents per gallon, urging a 10 cent gas tax to fund road building. It praises bankers and insists good roads justify higher fuel taxes, calling for businesslike road administration free of politics.
A Charleston backlash over Kanawha Airport eight million dollar facility meets jet age pressure as Air National Guard units move to Beckley. Runway extension costs 30 million in Charleston versus under a million in Beckley, boosting Beckley’s strategic value and payroll potential.
Edward L Wertheim urges cleaning profanity among WACs Waves and lady Marines calling it a perversion of prayer. A judge notes most men cuss at times but not in front of women and cites a 60 day suspended sentence for harsh language to a wife. He says cussing in public shows lack of respect and decorum.
AP reports the United States deploys about 2000 jet interceptors ready within three minutes of warning. Nike missiles and radar networks including Texas Towers and Dew Line form a vast continental shield, though no single command exists yet to direct all defenses.
Publication notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlining subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, publication offices in Beckley and Hinton WV, mailing arrangements, service terms, and payment notes. Lists rates: three months 3.50, six months 6.00, one year 10.00 plus two percent WV sales tax and carrier terms. Describes change of address procedure and carrier independence.
President Syngman Rhee told a joint session in Washington that the Communist threat looms large, urging allied resolve and warning that peace talk masks danger. He argued for an allied attack readiness with Asian forces and warned that ignoring Asia’s realities could invite disaster. The speech drew a rare ovation despite no concrete promises.
Hollywood remains rich in characters as the industry buzz continues. The piece notes anecdotes from Serge Rubinstein, Swifty Morgan, Red Buttons and others, recounts a funeral for producer Leonard Goldstein, and highlights rumors, business moves, and social scenes around New York and Hollywood, reflecting a lively, insider view of show business culture.
A lighthearted quip collection features Bennett Cerf jokes about fashion and vaccination. George Burns recalls a youthful race track job remarking on the bustle of cleaners and the humor of streetwise observations.
Pine Ridge South Dakota offers a portrait of the Sioux population pressuring a slow path to modernization. Ben Reifel notes a 3 percent annual growth while warning that birth rates and land dispossession threaten the tribe’s future. He advocates education and time-conscious values as keys to uplift amid economic scarcity.
A reflective morning prayer asks God to grant reverence for opportunities in the day and purpose in daily tasks. It urges joyful greetings with friends and love in the heart, ending with gratitude for work well done through Christ. Stuart LeRoy Anderson of Berkeley California signs the prayer.
Special to Central Press Washington reports the unarmed British transport plane shot down by Red fighters off Hainan IslandHard line against seating Communist China in the United Nations gains momentum in Washington and among Britain’s leadership Churchill’s remark that the time not ripe may curb support for UN recognition Eisenhower opposition strengthens while sentiment in free world hardens toward Red China and its role in the UN issue.
A survey shows 2,400,000 bathtubs versus 2,250,000 television sets in New York City. The weather prompts more people to take cool showers than watch summer replacement programs, suggesting relaxing baths remain popular.
In Rome a student in the Vatican Library finds a note stating the finder inherits a philosopher's fortune. The will, hidden in 1784, leaves about 300000 pounds to the finder, causing a rush to study the works and a Riviera departure. A ship captain frets over timing while counting impending hatches.
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