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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
2
Anonymous reflection contrasts childish fear of thunder with adult understanding that lightning causes harm, noting thunder is mere noise. The quote traces a maturing view of danger from superstition to physics.
The 63 year old Irish-American Robert Murphy, praised as affable and shrewd by Eisenhower, became one of the first four Career Ambassadors in 1956. A globe-trotter with many postings from Belgium to Japan, he shaped Middle East policy and key Cold War negotiations. He also led talks in Suez and Trieste, and advised in North Africa during World War II.
A Middle East expert panel argues no peace plan works without an Arab-Israel settlement based on 1949 UN borders. Arabs may accept this, but many are not ready to recognize a Jewish state in what was historically the Holy Land. Israelis insist on retaining 27 percent more territory and the expanded population since 1949, complicating Palestinian refugee reintegration and regional stability.
Hal Boyle humorously surveys the U S habit of dieting and sobriety, noting about 15 million Americans are on or around the water wagon at any time. He sketches common types from the perpetual climber to the prideful speaker, illustrating the social dynamics and self deception surrounding attempts to quit drinking.
Raleigh Y Register announces Beckley and Hinton editions from the Belaley Newspapers Corporation with staff details. It lists home delivery options, subscription rates, and policy on changes of address, taxes, and independent contractor status for distributors.
A Naples Texas monitor quotes Grassroot Opinions arguing that labor unions evade taxes and criticizing how the federal government burdens citizens. It contrasts with Conway South Carolina views and notes that the challenge to religion remains constant across creeds and churches.
Peggy Kessinger and Charles F. Dillon Jr. son of C F Dillon of Beaver serve aboard the attack transport USS Magoffin with the Seventh Fleet in the Far East. The ship sailed from San Diego in May and took part in Operation Hardtack at Eniwetok before joining Amphibious Squadron Five at Yokosuka in early July. Specialist 3 C Elmer C Moran, son of Dewey Moran, graduated from the Third Infantry Division Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Germany.
Regular wire notes report midshipman Hugh M W Butler son of Mr and Mrs A H Van Cleve Briellon completed a two month training cruise aboard USS Lake Champlain with liberty calls at Vigo Spain Copenhagen Denmark and Edinburgh Scotland He is 21 and to return to Norfolk Virginia Aug after visiting Europe Pvt Norman R Davis 23 son of Elmer R Davis Slamford rifleman with Company C Bamberg entered the Army in Nov 1957 and arrived in Europe last May Davis a 1932 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate
The United States and the Soviet Union appeared clumsy in their exchange of summit proposals that collapsed. Khrushchev pushed a hurried plan in the UN Security Council, then balked at terms, while Eisenhower and Dulles pressed for prep and limits. The row shifted to General Assembly ideas as the stalemate persisted.
A history page presents poison ivy with three waxy leaves and notes its irritating oil. It warns the plant grows in most regions, danger rises with heat, and smoke can cause irritation. The method to kill patches involves soap and gloves, but do not burn bags.
A poem warns that towns reflect residents, not fearmakers, urging shared effort and local stake. It contrasts with a broader essay noting Augustan era Queen Maria Theresa mediating a Vienna guild dispute over coffee and wine brewing, shaping a blended craft guild.
In New York a gossip column notes Jack Barry’s club act earnings and spending, citing $4,500 weekly pay and $9,300 on material plus $2,500 on arrangements. It mentions TV plans, Mia mi stay, and other showbiz chatter from Lindy’s and Atlantic City.
30 years ago marriage licenses issued to W. 2B. Spangler and Lottie B. Taylor Charley Collins and America Burgess. Hon. John J. Cornwell praises the Democratic ticket in Charleston noting governor candidate Louis Bennett is a dignified able conservative man who would reflect credit on the state.
The message asks divine help to heal loneliness and broken dreams within families. It invokes reconciliation through God’s power to remove walls of partition and foster forgiveness, urging hearts to embody love, forbearance, and hope in Christ. Paul S. Wright, Portland, Oregon, minister at First Presbyterian Church, signs the prayer.
Twenty five years ago the Beckley reemployment office opened and drew a flood of applicants as five clerks strained to handle the crowd. At Dry Creek the Brad ford home hosted a large 79th birthday celebration with many descendants and friends gathered to honor Mr Bradford. Barry Wyatt proposed a Beckley junior college to the Chamber of Commerce.
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