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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1954
Page
4
Editorial note presents a quotation by Farrar on the limit of personal liberty. It contemplates that liberty ends when it harms others, urging restraint and responsibility in public conduct. The piece frames civic duty and moral boundaries within a reflective, opinionated column voice.
A wave of calls to tighten news censorship grows as juvenile delinquency rises. West Virginia editors push bills to open juvenile and domestic relations court proceedings to reporters while opposing secrecy in coverage. New Jersey officials push for publicizing youth crime in certain cases to deter bad behavior.
Senator-elect George Bender of Ohio urges President Eisenhower to declare for another term, arguing it would strengthen loyalty in Congress and aid passage of his legislative agenda. The President may know his plans, but an early decision risks backfiring with Republicans and Democrats alike. No decision is expected before he is ready.
December 13 marks the 750th anniversary of Moses ben Maimon known as Maimonides. Born 1135 in Cordova he became a physician to Saladin and wrote in Hebrew and Arabic. His Guide to the Perplexed sought to harmonize Jewish theology with Greek philosophy. His stature is summed in the saying From Moses to Moses there was none like Moses.
Column reviews how newspaper writers critique their own work and vary AP coverage. Charles L. Hurst outlines that stories should be clear and attractive to readers, praising West Virginia AP writing while noting biases in national AP political reporting.
After Beckley Beckley senior drive against objectionable comics kicks off at Central PTA. Report details gruesome plots and criminal themes in horror and crime comics aimed at youth. New Orleans ordinances banning horror and crime comics cited as possible model for local action. Parents urged to back city council measures to remove trash from newsstands.
Public notice header and subscription details for Raleigh & Register editions published by Beckley Newspapers Corpora te. Includes carrier delivery terms, rates, tax note, and address changes guidance, with notes on Associated Press rights and national reps.
On the 13th anniversary of Pearl Harbor observers discuss the likelihood of a repeat attack. High-ranking officers say absolute surprise defense is impossible, citing the need for unity of command and the Hawaiian Defense Command. The piece notes global force comparisons and Hawaii’s defense gaps, including air replacements and detection gear.
Hollywood gossip notes Mae West at 61 headlines her Las Vegas Sahara engagement earning 25 000 a week as the star parades a defiant ego and curving style. In a playful interview she jokes about Dior Liberace youth fitness and a possible Pal Joey comeback while sparring on Marilyn Monroe and romance.
A columnist argues children show faith by clearly stating their Christmas wishes. Adults lose faith, sulk, and miss the point. The piece contrasts childlike clarity with grownups’ frustration, urging written letters to Santa and reminding that belief can yield results.
A religious prayer thanks God for expanding Christian fellowship through world and national church agencies. It expresses gratitude for united witness to Christ and opportunities to serve, praying that unity in Jesus Christ mark the church everywhere. Signed by John Stamm, bishop-emeritus of the Evangelical United Brethren Church from Kansas City, Missouri.
West Virginia volunteers from Army Reserve and National Guard join 14 others to enter service this month. Cpl. Robert L. Reeves reports to Fort Knox for assignment. Cpl. Harold Stafford hopes to be home for holidays after 16 months in Korea. Atlantic Fleet Training exercise LANTIFLEX 1-55 includes Beckley area sailors aboard battleships, carriers, submarines and transports. Names include Edwin Horwath, Essie J. Vaught Jr., Horace R. Lillard Jr., Robert R. McClung, Jonas Lawson, James D. Peters Jr., Frank Aldridge, Richard A. Rice, John P. Huffman, Paul R. Clark, and others.
A roundup notes Pvt Billy R Lilly and Pvt Francis L Thompson arriving and serving in Austria and Texas with armored units. William T Straughn, his wife Anne, and Beckley address are referenced as a platoon leader with the First Battalion. Pfc Anthony Stastny, his wife Effie Louise, and a Fort Belvoir engineer unit are named among recent service milestones.
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