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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1959
Page
4
A concise aphorism notes that ease in life comes from aligning spending with resources. The quote urges scaling one's standard of living one notch below earnings to maintain simplicity and financial calm.
Governor Underwood received authority to form a nine member Economic Development Agency in West Virginia. Funds were not available until July 1, and members were not announced until Tuesday. Critics say delays in appointing the board slowed progress and questions arise about the governor’s travel during the period. The agency will have much to do and its actions will be watched closely by West Virginians.
A Washington analysis argues Eisenhower and Khrushchev will discuss Berlin and Berlin related issues, with talks likely to yield only understandings not firm pacts. It notes Geneva 1955 left key disputes unresolved and warns Americans should not expect dramatic results from the September talks.
Hal Boyle reports the McGuire sisters once sang in an Ohio church choir and have become the era’s highest paid girl trio. They settle disputes by majority rule, keep separate rooms on tour, and allocate 20 percent of income to their agent and another 10 percent to the church that started them. They’ve recorded nearly 300 songs, sold over 10 million records, and earn large TV and radio sponsorships while performing about 20 weeks annually.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh Y Register with Associated Press content and regional distribution details. The notice lists subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery options, tax notes, and carrier responsibilities across West Virginia locations.
From The Evening Mail Bag the Beckley Planning and Zoning Board urges citizens and county residents to awaken to the city’s progress. The writer criticizes absent bank water gas telephone railroad and Chamber of Commerce representatives and warns that absentee utility owners and monopolists must assume civic responsibility to prevent decay and socialism.
The loon is a large diver and swimmer with a long bill and dark meat. Its eerie nocturnal cry inspired the phrases crazy as a loon and loony. Readers were invited to visit a zoo or museum to learn more and mail a postcard answer for a $10 prize to Conan Wilson in Oklahoma City.
The Portland Oregonian urges tougher protection for American transports amid MIG attacks, arguing public tolerance for incidents is exhausted and Pentagon methods must adapt to counter both cold and hot threats. The piece frames defense as essential and timely.
Carmen C Feazell of Beckley weighs in on a column about the turnpike dangers. She argues the road exists in name only and urges stricter enforcement, better painting and signaling, and safety measures for trucks and service members, while proposing trooper checks and reading prompts at gates.
Jackie Gleason plans to wear a black mustache in the Broadway musical Take Me Along to hide timid singing. His new Round Rock home features an enormous kitchen and multiple bars used heavily. Liz Taylor and Eddie Fisher face public scrutiny after their chauffeur spill, while Sinatra headlines from Atlantic City and other show-business tidbits fill this lively gossip column.
Real estate transfers include W P Tams Jr to Gulf Smokeless Coal Co for 40.7 acres in Winding Gulf and Bank of Raleigh to Home Insurance Agency for the old Beckley building, totaling $5510. A paymaster from New River Collieries was robbed in broad daylight near Rush Run mines, four masked men including a Winchester carrier taking $4391 intended for the mine employer.
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