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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1954
Page
4
A concise meditation on how a man’s true life is shaped by the esteem and affection others show him. The reflection echoes Joseph Conrad’s idea that social regard and genuine affection define personal significance beyond solitary pursuits.
Adlai Stevenson and allies seal a subtle campaign win with Paul M. Butler elected Democratic national chairman by 70 of 105 votes in New Orleans. Stevenson centralizes the party's power, mends rifts, erases an $800,000 deficit, and raises prospects for a 1956 presidential bid.
Negotiations conclude a treaty promising U S defense of Nationalist China if Formosa is attacked. The move signals no peace-for- Formosa concessions and aims to deter Communist expansion. It reassures Asian partners wary after Indo Chinese collapse and emphasizes Asia as vital to Western security and Europe-US defense.
The White House notes rising fatal accidents with 1953 toll of 38,300 lives and a 4 billion dollar economic loss. The President's Action Committee for Traffic Safety designates December 15 as Safe-Driving Day to promote personal responsibility for drivers and pedestrians nationwide.
A U S Army spokesman in Tokyo said the 80 million dollar Pu san quartermaster depot fire destroyed food stocks for scout dogs. He added the army can feed them Crations. Also noted are political fund contributions and historical quotes about modernization and Alaska’s coastline.
The Register invites signed letters on important local, estate, or national issues for the Public Forum. Brief submissions have a better chance of publication as letters may be condensed. Writers may request name deletion, but all letters require a signature.
A clipping from the Ohio Power Review quotes George Horace Lorimer, former editor of The Saturday Evening Post, noting that while money and its purchases are valuable, it is also wise to check up once in a while.
Be ckl ey Newspapers Corporation lists home delivery options and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various terms and notes on tax, address changes, and carrier responsibilities. The notice emphasizes independent contractor status of carriers and distributors and AP news rights.
A reflective piece by C. J. Needy Mefuade notes that money cannot buy real friendship a clear conscience or happiness. It argues glamour is not greatness applause not fame and noise not influence. True value lies in unseen loyalty, quiet service, and humble deeds shaping a braver tomorrow.
Alan Gale operates a famous New York nightclub on 8th Avenue near Madison Square Garden where patrons provide most of the humor. He recounts a waiter turned bellhop joke and notes he often performs up to three hours. Gale, a Brooklyn native with a Miami club past, says his crowd is unusually loyal and that rest is occasionally needed.
Entertainment column notes Alan Gale hosts unique club nights with jokes and audience participation. Friedman recounts a Michigan Notre Dame tale about signals, while Gale jokes about doctors and a toast. Other items mention Eddie and Debbie's Europe honeymoon plans and various showbiz tidbits from Mae West to Red Buttons.
President Eisenhower faces criticism from prominent Republicans after congratulating Senator Watkins and backing a censure move against Senator McCarthy. The White House action widens GOP divisions, complicates party unity, and may aid Democrats in the 1956 campaign. The vote tally showed 25 Republicans against and 22 in favor, with absences affecting the outcome and fueling charges of political alignment. The episode follows broader concerns about the Stevens Cohn Schine case and alleged White House interference in Senate investigations.
A humorous portrait of Banjo Feet, a football center famed for odd technique and stubborn balance. From neighborhood roots to college play, his unorthodox style earned praise and a pro offer, which he declined for family reasons, opting for television work and a future in ads.
A devotional prayer from W Kenneth Pope of First Methodist Church Houston Texas asking God to grant courage, purpose, and joy in serving His work. It requests protection from fear and frustration and seeks guidance in revealing each life’s plan. Amen.
Military personnel from West Virginia regions are listed in a home and overseas digest. Hospitalman Richard L. Fridley returns to Bethesda after 14 months with the Third Marine Corps in Japan. Airman Ricardo B. Booker trains at Sampson AFB New York. Cpl James F. Harris leaves Korea with the 24th Infantry for Hakata Japan. 2nd Lt. Robert B. Sayre attends the Command and General Staff School Fort Meade. Pvt. Thomas F. Greer graduates the 26th Infantry Regiment Winter Driving School in Germany. Pvt. W. B. Lester is assigned to duty in Cuba after Marine boat training at Parris Island and prior posts.
The piece notes Guy Madison in a modern Reno caper film Five Against the House, with a toned down romance scene featuring Kim Novak. It describes Madison’s on screen kiss scenes and a near wardrobe mishap during production at Columbia Studios.
A syndicated quip filled column notes rampaging kan garoos outnumber sheep in Australia and disrupt farming. It remarks farmers are furious and jokes about gas tanks and future climate predictions. The piece then jokes about Russians inventing ideas, frogs in war, and women voters in Argentina with a closing quip about real estate men in Cleveland.
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