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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1956
Page
2
Open the Books Of The DPA Secrecy Provisions Debate
The author urges lifting secrecy on West Virginia Public Assistance details arguing it violates democratic principles and federal aid conditions. The editorial notes 64.1 percent of $35 million came from federal funds and highlights 11 675 children under DPA care with a call for transparency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Marland
All America
Department of Public Assistance
National Congress
Indiana
DPA
Washington
Congress
Fed
Robert F. Roth
Roth
Federal Treasury
Gas Rationing History From World War II Regions
The piece recalls U S and Allied gasoline rationing during World War II detailing voluntary measures then mandatory controls from 1942. It notes curfews, tankers diverted to Britain, rubber shortages, tire and auto production freezes, and penalties for coupon fraud as black markets emerged and prices varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
United States
Eisenhower backs Nixon for 1960 and other national notes
President Eisenhower signals Nixon as his successor with key assignments including a foreign policy speech and a trip to Austria to study refugee programs. Adlai Stevenson declares he will not run, while AEC chief Strauss pushes a large civilian atomic power expansion with private and public support. Prison officials offer inmate labor to civil defense for nuclearattack readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press Association
Washington
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Nixon
U.S
Perts
White House
Stevenson
Atomic Energy Commission
Coungess
United States
AEC
Lewis Strauss
Strauss
Next Christmas Now Only 364 Days Away
An old time fashion column advises early shopping for Christmas with humorous musings on costly items. It promotes unusual gifts such as an orrery, a $7.50 cigar, a $5,000 gold sewing machine, and a $595 shirt, urging readers to plan ahead and imagine extravagant presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
I. Schlegel
Dusseldorf
Harvard
Santa Claus
Hiis
Prayer by Judge Luther Youngdahl for mercy beyond color creed
A prayer by Luther W. Youngdahl of Washington DC urges Christians to avoid acting as priests and to show mercy to all regardless of color creed or social rank. It asks to be a friend of all through Christ and seeks sensitivity to others needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Luther W, Youngdahl
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Red Scientists to Join Amur River Power Project in 1957
Soviet and Chinese scientists will team next year on Amur River schemes to divert a section of the 2000 mile waterway toward Vladivostok. Projects include a 10 mile canal linking Amur to the sea and a direct route to the Pacific with potential output up to 70,000 million kilowatts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Red China
Pacific
Sea of
Japan
Amur
Siberia
China
Gulf of Tartary
Vladivostok
Soviet Union
Chita
Khabarovsk
Harbin
Tsitsihar
Changchun
Mukden
Anshan
Peiping
Academies of Science
Komsomolsk
Pacific Ocean
Viadivostok
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
A series of brief military notes from Fort Belvoir to Iwo Jima and Maryland recounts Specialist 3 C William H Whaley of the 79th Engineer Construction Group at Fort Belvoir, and Pfc Willis H Blanken ship of the 26th Infantry Regiment at Fort Riley. Also listed are Zack F Burford Jr at Parris Island, two Beckley Marines in Ninth Marine Regiment maneuvers, and sons of Edna Collins in Navy service Thomas Joseph Collins and Jerry Collins with brief training and duty details. The items reflect early service beginnings, training locations, and family connections in Beckley and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naleigh
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
Hinton
W. Va
J. McQuade
Associated Press
Focal News
AP News
STORY
Brooks & Finley, Inc
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Senate
Eleet Chy
SIAIL
West Virginia
Daity
79Th Engineer Construction Group
Fort Belvoir
William H. Whaley
Ethel
Lincoln St
Plymouth Foundry
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
26Th Infantry
Fort Riley
Kan
Willis H. Blankenship
Flossie M. Blankenship
Midway
Fort Jackson
S. C
Tne
Sophia High School
U.S. Steel Corp
Lorain
Ohio
Parris Island
D. C
Marine Corps
Zack FE. Burgford Jr
2Mr
Zack E. Burford
Laurel Terrace
Burford
Ninth Marine Regiment
Third Marine Division
Iwo Jima
Beckley Marines
Woodrow Wilson High School
Calvary Baptist Church
Liberty Shoe
Jerry Collins
Naval Air Base
Webster Field
Beechfield
Mich
Navy
Beckley Fruit and Produce Co
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case
A psychologist discusses Bert Z a 37 year old former salesman who becomes an alcoholic. The piece explores how guilt shame and hidden motives fuel drinking behaviors and family conflict. It notes provocative naughtiness in children and the idea that alcoholism can mask inner fears often tied to sexual vigor as people seek punishment or relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Z
Villians
Hox
Andread
Marilyn Monroe arrives late at Baby Doll premiere
News notes MM faced 125 photographers as she walked the Baby Doll premiere red carpet at 9 40 after an 8 pm start. Critics joke about delays while MM maintains her glamorous, unmotherly pose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marilyn Mon-roe
Arthur Miller
Marilyn
Marilyn's Husband's Specs Interest the Opposite Sex
Gossip column notes Marilyn Monroe style party wear at Waldorf. Mentions Tina Louise and Eddie Fisher era social scenes with Diana Barrymore and Jayne Mansfield. Includes quick peeks at B movies, Broadway figures, and show biz buzz around Jan promotions and upcoming appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Miller
Actors Studio
the Waldorf
Seventh Avenue
Tina Louise
Miler
Park
Herriere
Diana Barrymore
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