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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1955
Page
6
In a children story excerpt, Beanie resists Christmas gifting as the witch pressures him. The Dumbiddy battles to save Beanie by sabotaging the purple pudding with a hidden pill. He replaces the pill into the witch’s green dish, and the witch is revealed as a cooking pot when she eats.
A Bowman family of eight traveling along U S 40 near Wagner's Crossroads, five miles east of Hagerstown, lost four members when their car was hit broadside by a westbound car and then struck by a tractor trailer. Four others were injured, including three children and the father.
Paris reports a wide split in the 1951 anti Communist alignment may boost Communist seats in the January 2 general elections. In many districts, multiple anti Communist alliances threaten solid majorities, potentially distributing seats proportionally and aiding the Reds. A record number of voters and over 5,000 candidates were anticipated for the 627 Assembly seats.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin dog trainer Kurt Mueller once boasted a dog could play checkers. He showed a board moved by the dog’s nose but a writer’s visit revealed the game used smoked sausage slices scented by smell and eaten after the door shut.
At Mackinac Island Michigan the city council allowed a single car maker to bring in six new models to photograph beside historic scenery. The event highlights the resort’s enduring status as a transportation landmark and adds a quirky note to its summer season.
A fire gutted the 24 room former Taylor County infirmary on Webster road early Saturday. Grafton Philippi and Bridgeport fire departments fought the blaze about six hours after it began shortly after 4 am. The 80 year old two story brick building housed the Chester Losh family and was owned by Chester Sinsel. No injuries were reported.
In western Louisiana seven million acres, 32 of about 140000 participants died in mock atomic war defense maneuvers. Most deaths came from vehicle crashes and accidents during Exercise Sagebrush as Army and Air Force units return to bases after fighting phase ends.
State auditor Edgar B. Sims announced an arrangement to pay state employees half of December before Christmas. Checks will be issued on the 15th and 30th for departments agreeing to split payrolls, doubling monthly payouts.
Washington reports that welfare undersecretary Harold C. Hunt said aid measures under discussion target school construction funds, not operating expenses, clarifying the Eisenhower administration's plan to broaden aid only for building purposes.
Guests can craft a 6 feet tall Santa with a lantern using a full size pattern. Transfer outlines to plywood, paint with step by step directions, and install optional electric lighting for night time display. Send $1 coin to Pattern Department, The Raleigh Register, Pleasantville NY.
The bald eagle was selected as the national emblem of the United States by an act of Congress dated June 20 1782.
Chester Pa 15 year old Colin P Kelly III weighs a West Point appointment or the new U S Air Academy. He plans a year of college first and aims to follow his famed WWII father Capt Colin Kelly. He serves as class president, excels in athletics, and will receive his Eagle Scout award December 15.
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