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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1959
Page
4
Thought for Today urges action against roadside dumping as sworn by Sheriff Okey Mills. Deputies patrol Sundays but catching violators proves hard. Community vigilance, signs, and strict enforcement of two new laws could curb illegal trash disposal along roads and streams.
In 1950 James J. Harris quit a $25,000 a year sales job to start a unique venture. He packages multiple sample products and sells them to hotels and banks for distribution, earning a growing income as his packing plant expands. Harris notes early losses and persistence led to distributing nearly a million sample packs yearly to thousands of hotels and banks.
A nostalgic column honors Woodrow Wilson high school bandmaster Glenn Sallack for 35 years of leadership and his “working with kids” formula. The piece notes Sallack’s energy, showmanship, and ongoing role with the Flying Eagle band, plus reflections on teachers and school staff and a collection of light anecdotes.
AP analyst James Marlow critiques Democratic leaders Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn as cautious and ineffective. He notes veto clashes with Eisenhower, mixed House votes on labor and civil rights, stalled farm and unemployment measures, and modest policy gains amid a broad legislative gridlock.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh and Register from Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. The notice lists Associated Press rights, story service, and advertising rep. Subscription rates by mail and home delivery pricing are provided, with a 2 percent WV sales tax. It notes carriers are independent contractors and declines responsibility for advance payments.
Marriage licenses filed in Fayette County list Oscar Murphy with Virginia Singleton and Cleve Holcomb with Roberty Levisay, plus Bud Crawford with Bessie Thornton. Descriptions mention a fifth annual safety meet at R. M. I park and a New River and Winding Gulf Institute picnic. Also notes the Great Plague of London and Finnish sauna traditions.
The Register notes next Friday a special election in Rhodell, Tommy Creek, and Francis to decide if the three towns should merge. A reader argues citizens must weigh what Rhodell offers, praises local residents as “salt of the earth,” and questions the town’s public image and future benefits.
The piece recalls early American roads using corduroy surfaces made from logs. It praises Rhodell's community spirit, notes drift from other areas causing trouble, and argues annexation of Francis and Tommy Creek would bring schools, churches, and services, while preserving local character and civic contributions.
Earl Wilson sketches Hollywood and New York bohemian life with caustic wit. He mentions Edward Binns in Brenner on CBS and a provoked response from Police Commissioner Kennedy’s office. Other notes cover Parisian fashion sizes, Rome rumors, and stars like Josette Banzet, Bob Hope, and Gwen Verdon.
Chewelah Washington independents argue inflation erodes the value of saved earnings and that inflation is caused by heavy government spending and debt. They call for ending government handouts and demanding fiscal economy to fix the issue.
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