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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

2

Editorial View on Highway Safety Drives Hope for Drop in Deaths

The piece notes a 13 year highway program and safety campaigns from groups urging a reversal of rising traffic deaths. It cites the National Safety Council reporting a 12 percent October drop, and details federal support, new highway legislation, state actions, and calls for stricter enforcement and information sharing to reduce road fatalities.

Raleigh National Safety Council Congress Harlow H. Curtice General’ Motors Eisenhower Curtice Commerce Department House of Representatives Association of Casualy Abraham A. Ribicoff Connecticut Governors’ Conference Committee On Highway Safety

Bold Steps Urged in U S Foreign Policy Debate

Washington circles debate a shift toward bolder diplomacy as Eisenhower's second term looms. Officials signal a tougher line with Britain and France over intervention in Egypt while pressuring Moscow with firmer rhetoric. Behind the scenes, White House aide William H. Jackson resigns after disputes with State Department officials over intelligence and Middle East policy.

Central ‘Press Association Washington United ] ‘States United’ States Egypt Hisenhower London Paris White ’House Eisenhower Free World White House William H. Jackson Repotts Jackson U.S Middle East State Department Herbert Hoover,Jr

Briefly Speaking on Geography and Flora History

The Missouri valley spans parts of 19 states and covers about one sixth of the United States. Sequoia trees once ranged across four continents, now mainly in California. About 100 fish species exist, with 45 so poisonous they are dangerous to eat.

Missouri' Valley United States California

West Virginia Korean Veterans Bonus rules outlined

The West Virginia Veterans Affairs Department explains eligibility and documents for the upcoming Korean Veterans bonus. Living veterans must prove service between June 27 1950 and July 27 1953 with discharge papers, residency in West Virginia, and a minimum 90 days on active duty. Survivors such as unremarried widows, children under 16, and dependent parents may receive benefits.

West Virginia West Virginia Department of Veteerans Affairs West Virginia Veterans Affairs

Theyre Playing Our Tune stars Art Carney profile

New York gossip column highlights Art Carney alias Ed Norton brushing off a half million dollar payoff and a TV show to pursue a film and stage work. Agent Bill McCaffrey notes he is not avaricious and underplays his talent while other show business rumors and anecdotes unfold about Hal B. W., Tina Louise, Woody Allen and FCC agents at the Versailles.

New York Art Carney Ed Norton the Sewers Artll Alfred Lunt Ari Bill McCaffrey Candy March Hal Tommy Dorsey Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Lil Abner Tina Louise Jielia "Newmar Opera Slasg Woody Allen

TV Plans and Show Biz Notes Across Boston to Europe

A jumble of entertainment items notes Art Carney turning from TV bundle to a play, Gina Lollobrigida possibly TV-bound, and CBS Zane Grey Theater renewed with Ford and Maxwell House sponsorship. It covers Roy Thompson in Around Europe in 80 Feedboxes, Sammy Davis Jr on a big all star show, Martha Raye house hunting, Laurence Harvey visiting Margaret Leighton, and other celebrity tidbits with Chicago and Boston ties.

Gina Lollobrigida Boston Zane’ Grey CBS Zane Grey Ford Maxwell House England Winston-Salem Roy Thompson Europe Earl Sammy Davis Jr Price Jackie Gleason Bob Considine Australia Jack Kriendler Heart Virginia Mayo Aly Khan Bettina Rex Harrison Harry. Truman Israel Donald O'Connor Las Vegas Philadelphia Varches Lenny Kent Town Warner

Case Records of a Psychologist Acknowledges Family Strain

A 44 year old executive Henry R seeks help as his son shows little gratitude despite lavish support from parents. The psychologist notes valid objections to parenting and urges focus on youth cultivation. The piece also features stray quiz style questions on media, politics, and health.

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Worry Clinic Hid Grounds for Parental Gratitude

A speaker urges Henry to mirror his criticism of his son with self examination. The dialogue contrasts a father's neglect of church and prayer with a son's supposed ingratitude, urging clergymen to expand the analogy to awaken community responsibility.

Henry Foot

Fragmented answers hint at historical poll notes

The notes list several terse points: Most would prefer WHP and Kefauver is almost ten years older. Newfoundland and Wilson are mentioned among athletes or places. A line indicates earlier in, women are noted. A final fragment says it’s hard to stop bleeding, implying medical context.

Sen Kefauver Vice Pres. Nixon St. Pierre Miqielon France Atlantic Washington, D. C Jefferson van Buren Lincoln Cleveland Taft Wilson Coolidge Newfoundland

Fearful Youth Views Of Scientists In U S A

Associated Press analysis by Ed Creagh notes a survey showing 14 percent fear scientists and 9 percent believe scientists cannot balance life with work. It contrasts U S and Soviet outputs, citing Purdue University data from 15 000 high schoolers and warnings about public perceptions shaping future science.

James “Marlow Associated Press ED Creagh Washington Russia Soviet Union United States Arade Aircraft Industries .of

Prayer for awareness and humble service in Christ

A prayer by A. A. Scott of Toronto urges openness to others' needs. It asks for minds to recognize fellow humans' needs and for willingness to serve, noting that even a cup of cold water given in Jesus name is true service and humbly fulfilling.

A. A. Scott Toronto

Few Achieve Goals Set While in Teens

A survey of famous people shows few follow their first dream, with many later in life in different fields. Ed Murrow asks celebrities what they originally wanted to be, revealing surprising paths from music to medicine, politics, and the arts.

New York Peery Adolf Hitler White House Dwight D. Eisenhower Annapolis Winston Churchill Mickey ‘Spillane Ed Murrow Joe Louis

Fowler B McConnell Birthday Card Highlight

Today’s Birthday notes Fowler B McConnell born December 4, 1804 in Sandusky Ohio. He served as US Army Captain in World War I era and became president of Sears Roebuck and Co directing sales of more than a billion dollars yearly. A Republican and a Presbyterian.

Fowler B. McConnell Sandusky Ohio Sears, Roebuck and Co United States

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