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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the idea that honor lies in the character of individuals, not their ranks or titles, citing Machiavelli to emphasize virtue over status. It argues leadership is earned through conduct, service, and accountability rather than formal title or position.
At the Chicago governors conference, Republicans pool bets on Eisenhower’s 1956 run, while Democrats grow gloomy about beating him. Analysts note Republican calm around Eisenhower leaves no clear alternative, and Democrats name Stevenson Harriman Kefauver as possible contenders amid mixed signals from Ohio’s Lausche and others.
Washington moves tighten home loan down payments and raise bank lending costs to curb credit expansion amid inflation fears after the mild 1953 54 recession. Talbott pressures rise to oust air secretary. Knowland hints at quitting Senate leadership over Chiangs stance. Beverly Hills notes on Jerry Lewis Dean Martin reunion and Beverly Hilton opening with George Gobel and Warren.
A set of quiz questions covers V J Day timing country with Diet parliament dish au gratin Freemasons Spain creation day sodium chloride and Annie Oakley asking which roles fit.
A collage of gossip and events features Jerry Lewis encounters at the Hilton, a Broadwayite winning $500 on a bet about The $64,000 Question, Edward G. Robinson visiting an ailing wife, Brooke Robins dates with Jack Pullman, a role in The Eddie Duchin Story aided by a period car, Gail Russell ready to resume acting, Enzio Pinza receiving a color TV in his dressing room, June Havoc pursuing Rain on Broadway, and assorted witticisms about marriages and city upkeep.
West Virginia has yielded no productive deposits of radioactive minerals to date. Dr. Paul H. Price notes continued interest in uranium, but surveys and mail tests show no encouraging results. Secondary minerals like carnotite and autunite are possible, yet no commercial quantities are indicated and promotional schemes should be scrutinized.
The Register invites signed letters on important local state or national issues. Brevity improves publication chances as letters may be condensed. Writers may request name removal but the letter must be signed and the paper disclaims responsibility for statements.
Brief notes include that water flea eggs hatch ten years after being laid, St Andrew’s bones lie in Amalfi Cathedral on Italy’s Sorrento peninsula, and Japan sustains about 170 daily newspapers.
Raleigh and Register announces subscription rates by mail and home delivery details for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It notes two per cent sales tax on WV subscriptions and reminds readers to provide old and new addresses when changing delivery.
The U.N. Postal Administration will issue a three stamp set on U.N. Day October 24 to celebrate the United Nations tenth anniversary. Each design features an open book illustrating the charter with the charter text as a central motif.
A digest of stamp issues from various nations marking anniversaries and events. Afghanistan pays tribute to the UN on its 10th birthday with two stamps, Ecuador issues Rotary International air mail stamps, Ryukyu Islands produce two stamps, Ethiopia releases a Red Cross anniversary set, and France honors La Capricieuse voyage centenary with a ship drawing and 1855-1955 dates.
Factographs Wattage is a measure of current used. A swan can break a man's arm with its wing. The bones of a pigeon weigh less than its feathers do. Arabic numerals are not Arabic, but were first used in India. The average service station generator works 72 hours a week. No satisfactory census of the people of China ever has been taken. A wild tiger is easier to train than one born in captivity.
A humorous Washington column imagines two off duty angels judging the high tech space age. They discuss satellites and space race vibes as two artificial satellites reportedly chase, exchange pictures and even elope, while a phony craft is floated to keep peace on Earth. The tale ends with a wry note about earthly guardians.
A prayer asks eternal Father to reveal the beauty of the universe and the flaws of human living, requesting removal of love for destruction and replacement with divine love. Signed by W F Primrose, minister of Godfrey Congregational Church.
Washington tale of a clash between Commerce Secretary Weeks and Rep. Emanuel Celler over access to the Business Advisory Council files. BAC, a private group of 165 corporate leaders advising the secretary, is accused of confidentially shaping policy. The dispute, framed around separation of powers, pauses until October as Celler postpones further BAC inquiries.
Jon Hall, a Hollywood actor with a 44 inch chest, argues male stars should publicize their measurements to counter the overemphasis on bust figures in beauty queens. Linda Dawson backs him, noting young girls seek falsies. Hall, once famous for Ramar of the Jungle, remains the richest unemployed actor, touring stores to push Ram ar merchandise while considering more TV projects.
Today marks the birthday of Thomas J. Kuchel born August 15 1910 in Anaheim California son of a newspaper editor. The Republican Senator from California occupies the seat vacated by Vice President Richard Nixon and was appointed by Governor Earl Warren. He won the 1954 election to serve until January 1957. He earned a law degree in 1935 and was active in state politics having served as state controller. He describes himself as a middle of the road Eisenhower Republican.
A cryptic fragment notes a pistol shot and references a ten year period in Japan with items including cheese and salt. The disjointed text hints at a historical event or error memo but lacks coherent narrative or names.
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