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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
4
Christmas Club disbursements top $1.4 billion to over 13 million members as 1959 retail prospects look strong. Banks report high savings and payrolls, with mutual savings banks distributing $174 million to 1.76 million members. The scheme emphasizes forced savings, with gifts little tied to spending.
Hal Boyle notes readers’ mail reveals aging wisdom versus wealth and highlights George Whistler’s claim to fame as builder of the first American locomotive with a steam whistle. He also mentions lilies as a salad option, and quotes Bernard Baruch on freedom and self discipline.
A collection of short notes and facts covers topics from Whistler's father gaining fame in locomotives to Christmas safety warnings about toy points. It also cites eye injuries among U S schoolchildren, pen usage, irrigation needs for crops, and social stats on church membership and housing.
President Eisenhower's tenure ends with a new political style built on restraint and popularity. The piece argues his self restraint, avoidance of personal attacks, and reliance on aides shaped a sustained radiance while Truman and Roosevelt faced more direct conflict and criticism.
Raleigh Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and editorial staff, notes Associated Press affiliation and national advertising reps, then provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday and daily editions, with WV tax and address-change instructions indicating carrier and distributor responsibilities.
Jefferson Gazette cautions that hunting accidents rise with more hunters. It stresses safety akin to driving rules and notes that 99 times out of 100 accidents stem from carelessness. A key rule is never to carry a loaded gun in the car.
Roy H. Stetler Jr reports on a quirky Cheverly Maryland feature about jail regulars who cycle in and out for drunkenness. A jail elevator trusty and a star boarder dominate the tale while cook Mike Johnson keeps inmates well fed amid the warm jail environs and odd antics.
New York markets saw brisk Christmas buying with strong retail gains led by women's wear toys and home goods. Steel mills ran at 94.3 percent capacity as prices rose after wage talks. auto output jumped about 50 percent as GM and Chrysler resumed plants and AMer comprises planned output. Government data showed unemployment rising less than expected and meat prices easing amid higher cattle and hog sales. Several brief items noted dividends, store expansions, and pet market spending as the industry eyed a looming steel strike deadline.
New York columnist notes details of a proposed Bob Hope roast on the Arthur Murray show to raise funds for Fight for Sight. Talks of a $100,000 fee, a March air date, and Hope’s TV milestone. Mentions Lights On at Carnegie Hall, and various show business tidbits and personalities.
Roy Witchey of Barberton Ohio wins ten dollars for this question in the Junior Editors quiz on beards. The original name Burnsides came from Union General Ambrose Burnsides who shaved his chin and let beard grow at the sides joining the moustache. The style later became known as sideburns.
25 Years Ago From the 1934 Files of The Raleigh Register reports the three member state liquor control commission to operate state owned liquor stores and authorize sale by the drink in legitimate hotels and clubs. The West Virginia Repeal council will recommend the plan to the legislature in January. Also noted are road safety and speed limit changes with Crab Orchard curve posts and a four foot wall. North Dakota sets 50 mph as the top among states with speed limits. Idaho and New Hampshire at 35 mph. West Virginia at 49 mph.
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