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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

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State Commodity Program Grows Into Major Operation

The West Virginia welfare and commodity relief program expanded to a $10 million annual operation. In the year ended last June 30, $9,323,112 worth of surplus foods were distributed to 220,136 recipients through schools, welfare, and other programs, with schools receiving the largest share. The system now operates five welfare distribution warehouses in Charleston, Logan, Welch, Beckley and Fairmont, plus a central warehouse at Dunbar for school lunches and related programs.

Charleston Gatlerdt DPA Department of Publics Thele Marland U.S. Senate Chapman Revercomb West Senate Logan Welch Beckley Fairont

Yanla and the Giant Quest for Rainbow Gold

A fantasy tale unfolds as Yanla and McGillivuddy seek the pot of gold at the rainbow’s end. Gustavius the Giant arrives with a sack of gold and explains the true source lies with the Goldies guarding the rainbow. The trio rides the giant to the rainbow to plead for help in saving Santa Claus.

McGillicuddy Witch of Witherspoon McGill Kcuddy Adeuut Guslavious MacGillicuddy Gustavious Santa Claus Santa Calhoun McGillicuddy Gustavius

Trotsky Slayer Must Serve Full Term in Mexico City

Jacques Mornard, the man who killed Leon Trotsky, must complete a 20 year prison sentence, ending August 20, 1960, after a Court of Appeals denied his plea for release on good behavior. The judges ruled he remains dangerous, shows no repentance, and will not disclose his true identity or motive.

Mexico City Leon Trotsky Jacques Mornard Mornard Ino Trotsky

Mystery Still Shrouds Parkersburg Shooting

A coroner's jury ruled that two men killed in Parkersburg on December 10 died at unknown hands. Prosecutor-elect Richard Pence continues the investigation and says a January Wood County grand jury presentment depends on developments. The victims are William Sprouse, 72, and Tra McConnell, 25.

Parkersburg Coronier Richard Pence William Sprouse Tra McConnell Imade Wood County Pence

Drive safe drive home the holidays urges cops and coffee

Business leaders and police join forces to cut holiday traffic deaths. National and local groups warn of up to 660 deaths in a four day period and promote coffee as the road drink. Coffee packets and retail promotions target drivers leaving parties to stay alert and avoid fatigue.

Sam Dawson New York U Elimax National Safety Council Chicago Seagrams Distillers Co Fraternal Order of Police

Denver Cashier Admits Embezzling Nearly $50 000

Mrs. Cora Zidan, 30, a cashier for Denver Discount Co. and Allied Credit Corp., confessed to embezzling about $50,000 over six years. She signed a statement and said she did not intend to steal, but started and could not quit. Her $240 monthly salary was cited.

Denver Colo Cora Zidan Allied Credit Corp

The Boy Jesus in Nazareth and Early Life

A six-part study traces the birth and youth of Jesus, from humble Nazareth beginnings through the temple at age twelve. Mary and Joseph nurture Him amid hardship, teaching Him carpentry, scripture, and obedience as He grows in wisdom and favor. Tomorrow: Light in the Desert.

Christ Jesus Jerusalem Joseph Nazareth Bethlehem Egypt Herod Mary

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