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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1958
Page
2
Charleston reports a rise in regular jobless benefit claims by 2,929 to 20,524 for the week, with 7,012 emergency claims, down 278 from the prior week. The unemployment fund balance fell by 560,709 to 42,825,499 as the recession persists, contrasting with December figures from a year earlier.
The Research Institute of America warns against overoptimism for 1959 based on rosy predictions. It cites dangers from excess inventory, overordering, shaky demand, erratic indicators, and cautious policy as risks to a continued recovery. Strong entities include the Research Institute of America and 30,000 firms surveyed.
United States announces reductions of air and naval forces in Formosa as Communist bombardment eases. A spokesman notes units may return quickly if needed, citing improved Nationalist defense from new U.S. supplied weapons and a lull in shelling of the Quemoy Islands. Red gunners hold fire with no shells on even-numbered days for over a month.
Hollywood designer Sy Devore recalls Elvis Presley purchasing 14 jackets 20 pants and 25 shirts in one visit, a $1100 bill, as he styled the rock star for King Creole. Michael Todd Jr. previews Scent of Mystery with Smell-O-Vision in Chicago and a $25 to $30 theater upgrade. Donald O'Connor proposes an actors anonymous to aid young talent, noting studio training at 20th Century Fox remains.
Actress Patricia Smith discusses typecasting as a bride and her preference for daytime roles, noting how common bride parts are on TV. Peter Lind Hayes praises daylight TV for its steady work and mild, affectionate style, contrasting with nighttime requirements and heavy ads.
Washington AP A West Virginian veteran backer of a school construction bill says the battle will restart in Congress when it convenes on January 7. Representative Cleveland Bailey notes federal aid is still needed. A subcommittee chaired by Bailey may see a proposal from Representative Frank Thompson. Thompson’s earlier measure sought 1.5 billion dollars in five years. the House Education Committee deadlocked on it and a 1957 bill failed 208 to 203.
About 14,000 Americans died of tuberculosis last year and nearly half of all TB patients are not hospitalized. The figures underline gaps in care and tracking of the disease across the country.
Funeral services for George G. Burnette age 65 of 211 Wickham Avenue held at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery Huntington. Honorary pallbearers named. A separate notice for Mrs Levine M Lamb age 79 of Crab Orchard lists service at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with burial in Calfee Cemetery Mt Tabor. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.
Mrs Bessie Ivy Gilkeson 68 of 307 Myers Avenue died at 9 PM Monday December 8 in a local hospital. Body to Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home then to residence Wednesday at 5 PM. Funeral Thursday 11 at St Marys Methodist Church with Rev L L Reckart officiating. Burial Grandview Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Women’s Society of Christian Service to serve as flowerbearers.
Laura Pitotti aged 71 of 105 Ellison Avenue died at 7 p m Monday December 8 in a local hospital. Requiem high mass set for 9 30 a m Thursday December 7 at St Francis de Sales Church with Fr Paul V Helsley as celebrant Burial will be in Mt Calvary Addition to Sunset Memorial Park Rosary recitation at 8 p m Wednesday December 10 at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home.
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