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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
2
A brief quoted reflection notes that a man who threatens the world is ridiculous since the world can continue without him and, in time, will not miss him, citing Johnson.
Negotiations over Suez control extend longer amid contention. Lebanon threatens to nationalize the Saudi to Sidon pipeline, with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia sharing disputed profits. Israel contemplates a direct Elath to Haifa route, risking Arab-Israeli conflict. Oil routes beyond Suez, including rail, road, and a pipeline, are weighed against Egyptian tolls and regional tensions.
The piece discusses accuracy and methods of polls in U S political contests. It cites Harold Stassen’s claims about Nixon Herter matchups and notes issues like sample representativeness and last minute shifts. Historical examples from 1936 1948 and 1952 illustrate polling pitfalls and overstatements.
The Register showcases teen focus with a Sunday Teen Page led by Kathy Springer and Ann Tudor and a Thursday feature by Eugene Gilbert. A juvenile decency series contrasts youths’ good deeds with delinquency stories while excerpts from a bulletin on Red politics warn of a Communist recruitment drive targeting 18 million U S teenagers.
The piece cites C J Needy describing the Communist Party’s focus on juvenile delinquency and a teenage program to grow Labor Youth League membership. It warns that youth efforts could pave the way for collectivist agendas and urges exposure and discredit of Communists in youth work.
New York housewives, described as the greatest source of loss to department stores, drive up annual shoplifting losses which a store detective attributes to amateur thieves. Mary Congemi, security consultant for 34 stores, notes that most shoplifters are amateurs and that teens and housewives dominate the ranks. She recounts a test in Allentown where she stole $490 in merchandise in 90 minutes to show sales staff how easily items can be lifted, and observes peak theft during Christmas and Easter.
A San Francisco commentary compares Democratic and Republican foreign policy planks, arguing both rely on familiar aid and alliance goals with little new ideas. It notes Democrats favor arming Israel while Republicans claim progress in the Middle East, and criticizes both for glossing over key crises such as Viet Nam and Egypt's Suez issues.
Harlie L. Alderman from Beaver promoted from private first class to specialist third class while stationed with the corps in Germany since May 1965. Son of Thurman and lives in Beaver, he is a Shady Spring School and Beckley College graduate. Trained at Fort Knox and former Beckley National Guard member. Wright, Pvt James A. Wright of ML Atkins St Beckley, departs Fort Eustis for Project 572 East Arctic resupply to DEW radar sites, with 58th Transportation Terminal Service Company. former Raleigh County teacher, Army since last November, Fort Jackson training, Bluefield State College graduate, Kappa Alpha Psi member.
The Father of the Bride John B. Kelly, delegate from Philadelphia, strides through a Chicago Sheraton lobby amid crowds and excitement. He chats about grandchildren including five girls and mentions Grace while noting a presidential candidate may lose. He plans a trip to the race track after Mass and breakfast.
Gossip column notes Grace Kelly named Elizabeth Ann for a daughter and discusses potential Rainier names if a son is born. Mentions Monte Carlo christening talk, Atlantic City race, and various Hollywood personalities with light commentary on their plans and public appearances.
Lois L aged 13 a very quiet girl mother says she is a bookworm with few playmates and lacks exercise. An optometrist found she is nearsighted explaining social withdrawal. Vision defects can cause shyness and poor school performance prompting eye tests for children.
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