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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1958
Page
4
A compact reflection reads that persons who believe they think for themselves may resist. If you force others to think as you do, they may resent you.
Roswell Magill argues in The Saturday Evening Post that the dollar’s erosion threatens federal finances. He urges economy, reform of tax structure, and smarter government spending to avert debt rising toward 350 billion dollars in five years, while highlighting big rises in non defense outlays and farm programs.
Dr George W Crane talks advertising as America’s lifeblood to boost industry and morale. Tom S and Nora praise contesting’s role in prizes and career shifts, noting a $2375 windfall. The piece extols advertising as adult education, urging belief in free enterprise and national progress. It ends offering a booklet on advertising.
In John Faulconer’s Hinton Around column the Rev. Harry Peyton’s Gospel Caravan endures rough weather finances and sparse crowds as it travels Texas. A night chill of 26 degrees in Morton County forced wagons to seek shelter in an old courthouse during a Thanksgiving storm.
Washington reports that next year may see no overall tax rate change but efforts to plug loopholes. Government spending is expected near 80 billion with revenue around 67, creating a 12 to 13 billion gap. Mills signals cautious moves, possible gasolline tax hike and postal rate increases, and removal of exemptions to boost federal income without a broad tax rise.
Jos A Willis 23 and Pvt Samuel E Morgan 24 are noted with families in Edwight Genoa and Mount Hope. Morgan returns to Hochst Germany after a two month tour with Task Force 201 in Lebanon. Airman Richard L Long trains at Duluth Minnesota and Airman William E Hope trains at McChord Washington after Lackland Texas basic training. Hal Boyle Office Parties More Sinned Against discusses office Christmas parties and their social impact in a nostalgic, humorous tone.
Hundreds of railroad mains operate around the nation, yet collisions are avoided by a system of signals. Lights by tracks warn engineers of ahead traffic, lanterns swung by crewmen signal train status, and whistles convey warnings and orders. Learn common whistle meanings and grades crossings.
Broadway actress Pat Suzuki recalls Bing Crosby and Phil Harris aiding her rise to stardom in The Flower Drum Song, recounting Crosby’s playful quote and liner notes offer. The column weaves in Hollywood anecdotes about Pat, Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, and other stars, with light humor and social jabs.
Fifty years ago The Raleigh Register reports the state Prohibition party executive committee resolved to campaign in the upcoming legislature to secure an amendment for prohibition. A. A. Clayton of Fairmont was named state chairman Squire Halstead of Nicholas County and E W Mills of Fairmont appointed to the legislative committee. Local option was discussed but the prevailing aim remained absolute prohibition.
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