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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1958

Page

2

Thought For Today on Preparedness for Life

A brief Thought For Today cites Menander urging readiness for all life events as nothing is durable, emphasizing resilience and steady conduct.

Menander

President Faces Conflict Over Lifetime Pensions for Ex-Presidents

Article discusses a bill in conference between the House and Senate that would grant former presidents $25,000 a year for life with $10,000 for widows, plus possible free office space and staff. It contrasts current and past presidents' finances and notes taxes reduce a typical $25,000 couple’s income to about $18,000.

House Senate Jefferson Monticello Madison Dolly Monroe Virginia New York Lincoln Congress Grant Wall Street Benjamin Harrison Wilson S Street Washington Coolidge

Security Council seat distribution and past votes fact record

The article surveys nonpermanent Security Council seats and past votes amid world tensions. It notes six nonpermanent members including Canada Colombia Panama Sweden Iraq Japan and discusses Russian objections to Japan Czechoslovakia seat history. It recalls 1956 Israel Syria 1958 Suez and Hungary vetoes and General Assembly condemnations.

U. N General Assembly Security Council Canada Colombia Panama Sweden Iraq Japan Czechoslovakia Eastern Europe Middle East Council Israel Syria United States Russia Britain France Australia Anit Belgium Suez Hungary

Pace of life hinders writers Budd Schulberg says

Hal Boyle profiles Budd Schulberg a busy producer and author who seeks privacy in a Sarasota beach shack. He discusses writing process early career film work and philosophy of staying true to oneself despite pressure to please the public.

New York Budd Schulberg Budd Sarasota Fla Stuart Ather B. P. Schulberg Florida Remagen Dartmouth Sammy Schulberg

Baghdad Pact faces hurdle in quest for Middle East peace

Washington reports the Baghdad Pact, formed in 1955 by Britain Turkey Iran Iraq and Pakistan, remains a U.S. defense wall against Soviet pressure. Dulles linked defense of Iran Turkey and Pakistan, boosting Western resolve while Arab leaders and the Soviet Union denounce the alliance. The move raises questions about its impact on Middle East stability and possible arms embargo shifts.

Washington Middle East United States Britain Turkey Iran Iraq Pakistan Dulles Soviet Union Lebanon Mexico Panama Canal

Home Delivered Subscriptions and Independent Contractors

Beckley News Papers Corporation disclaims responsibility for subscription payments made to carriers dealers or distributors who act as independent contractors. Weekly rates for daily and Sunday delivery are noted as 1.75 per week per month and payments are not advance obligations of the publisher.

Brooks & Finley, Inc New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Peggy Kessinger Military Men In News At Home And Abroad

The Army’s annual combat efficiency tests in Hawaii include Sgt. Averal E. Deck son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Deck. A squad leader in Headquarters Company 23rd Infantry 27th Division entered the Army in 1950 and was stationed at Fort Knox before Hawaii. Deck, 28, is married to Shirley and worked for Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Beckley. Charles F. Dillon Jr. seaman aboard USS Magoffin, part of the Seventh Fleet in the Far East, is husband of Ruth Miles and son of Mr and Mrs C F Dillon of Beaver. The Magoffin sailed from San Diego in May, took part in Operation Hardtack, then tested at Eniwetok and joined Amphibious Squadron Five at Yokosuka. Frazier W. Massey, Pvt., with the 285th Company, 1st Transportation Battalion, is stationed in Thule Greenland and due back mid October to Fort Eustis Va. Massey, who entered the Army in 1937, trained at Fort Gordon. Adam W. Richardson, son of Mr and Mrs Adam Richardson of Glen Rogers, participated in ceremonies in France with the 38th Infantry commemorating the second Battle of the Marne. Richardson, a squad leader in Company C, entered the Army in 1957, arrived in Europe in March, and is an 193? Glen Rogers High School graduate formerly with Corrugated Box Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hawaii Averal E. Deck Emmett Deck MacArthur 23Th Division 27Th Infantry Army Fort Knox Shirley Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling Co Beckley C. F. Dillon Beaver Ruth A. Miles San Diego Calif Entiwetok Atoll Amphibious Squadron Five Yokosuka Japan 1Th Thule Greenland Frazier W. Massey Cecil Massey, Mahan Fort, Eustis Massey Fort Gordon France 38Th Infantry The Marne Pie Adam W. Richardson Glen Rogers 38Th Marne River Richardson Fort Benning Europe Glen Rogers High School Corrugated Box Co Cleveland Ohio

Outing to Stone Coal and Pig Skin Hill in 19th Century Letter

A Beckt y letter signed Bagdad from The Register recounts a berry hunting trip to Stone Coal hill and Pig Skin Hill with A B Maxwell Lucy Quesenberry and others. Descriptions include camp setup by a clear stream, coal seams, timber value, a rainstorm, and local residents aiding berry gathering. The piece notes political context with E W Mills and Prohibition endorsements.

Beckley Stone Coal Bagdad A. B. Maxwell Lucy Quesenberry H. White Reginald Clyde T. D. Hedrick Garkies Fee Ald Sol McCreery Quesenberry Emery Quesenberry Maxwell Bolens Lilly Jas Wood Farley

Fish and Birds Share Form and Flight in Nature Quiz

A Junior Editors quiz explains how fish and birds show similarities in movement eyes and body parts though living in water and air. It notes fins becoming legs and wings, fish as early backboned creatures, and prehistoric birds resembling fish. Duane Hendrickson of Riverside California won $10 for the submitted question.

Earth Thuseum Duane Hendrickson Riverside Cal Beckley

Last of the gag writers Eddie Davis dies at 53

New York notices the death of Eddie Davis, longtime gag writer famed for taxi-driver discovery by Eddie Cantor. The 53-year-old was known for radio lines and sketches, including a Jimmy Durante jab and other showbiz anecdotes from Broadway and Hollywood circles.

Eddie Davis New York Broadway Arizona Heaven Eddie Cantor Eddie Away Lana Turner Jimmy Zero Mastel Fifth Av Crosbys Philip Sandra Sandy) Drummond Los Angeles Wilson Art Carney Harvey Frank Fay Frank Sinatra Hollywood Madison Ind Dean Martin Brigitte Bardot Shirley Booth Greenwich Village Jimmy Cannon Toots Shor Arthur Godfrey Pat Boone Columbia Phil Crosby Sandra Drummond Crosby Jerry Tuck Jackie Gleason Toots

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Hal Boyle Robert D. Chapman Glate H. G. Kump Stansbury Glen Daniel H. A. Stansbury West Virginia University Morgantown Willong and NeSmith, Inc James Marlow Tide Raleigh @ Register Seckley Newspapers Corporation Prince St W. Va Minton, W. V Meyniez Wae Eves C. J. McQuade Associated Press Peggy Kessinger Magoffin Seventh Fleet Far East Charles F. Dillon Jr E. W. Mills Fairmont Prohibition Baptist Church Court House Christian Church Ritchie Ware House of Delegates C. V. Cottle C. M. Rogers Jackson Smith J. G. Robertson J. G. Darst Scherr Darst Nature Earl Wilson Cliff Arkelt Jack Paar Cody Goodman Cliff Kathryn _ Grayson Latin Quarter Eva Gabor Jacques Sartie Earl Ham Park Roger Price Westhampton Sal Cucinotta Philip Crosby
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