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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
4
An editorial-style thought piece reflects on power of firm beliefs. It cites W G T Shedd asserting that men may speak but doctrine drives progress and that indecision leaves no sway on human intellect.
Beckley police raided the Elks Club on S Heber Street confiscating six slot machines. The action sparked division over gambling legality, not morality, stressing the need to enforce state and city laws. Mayor Davis urged public disclosure, while some see the raid as a political turning point for future leadership.
Australia invites Americans to settle as migrants amid a manpower shortage. The plan offers part payment of fares for adults and children, allows retaining nationality while pledging loyalty, and shows many jobs available with few workers. The U.S. government remains neutral on the scheme.
The Fund for the Republic led by Robert M. Hutchins budgets 250000 and forms a 12 member committee to study Communist influence in government literature labor mass media art religion opinion groups science and education. A two year or longer project aims to publish findings by category including a history of the Communist party in America. The appointees are experts, not professional demonizers, to deliver a sober assessment.
Judge Peter Woodbury of the Federal Court of Appeals is named among Harvard’s Board of Overseers candidates. He previously served on New Hampshire’s Supreme Court for eight years and was appointed by President Roosevelt. The Woodbury lineage, including Gordon Woodbury and Levi Woodbury, traces New Hampshire influence across state and national government since the 19th century.
The United States Office of Education University of Michigan and National School Service Institute sponsor a study showing children and adults are taller broader and heavier than in the past. Observers note knights armor and era suits appear smaller by today’s standards while colleges like Vassar found their students taller and broader than their grandmothers. The piece reflects on shifting statures across generations and raises a wry question about cultural pride.
The brief muses on dieting leaving hunger, Ben Franklin’s penny proverb updated to a major gain, new cars prompting dissatisfaction before payments end, winter in stores showing summer clothes, and the cost of winning an argument at the expense of a friend.
The Raleigh Register notice outlines subscription rates by mail and home delivery terms for Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia. It lists prices for daily and Sunday editions, states the need for advance payments, and notes that changes of address require old and new information. It also identifies Beckley Newspapers Corporation as publisher and notes Associated Press rights.
NEW YORK Curbstone reflections of a pavement plate on specialization in modern life. The author notes the decline of the handyman surge toward multitask skills and the rise of specialists from wives to bus drivers. He questions whether educators fear anti intellectual trends as specialists disagree on nearly every point. The piece argues specialization is fine but can confuse the common man.
A public figure laments over specialization and the conflict among experts. He argues the average citizen is overwhelmed by competing opinions and seeks simple truths, suggesting an intellectual “boss plumber” to coordinate specialists and restore trust. He warns excess focus on niche knowledge may erode common sense.
The United Nations again faces the Formosa issue as Chou En-lai demands a U N seat for Red China in exchange for a cease-fire. Eisenhower, echoing Truman, signals U N involvement while Red China seeks to frame U N action as aggression by the United States.
Peggy Kessinger reports on servicemen connected to West Virginia. Pvt Frederick W. Young of Oak Hill joins the Ninth Infantry Division in Germany after basic at Fort Gordon. Pvt Richard L. Merrick, with wife Reva of Beckley, also serves in the Ninth Division with basic at Fort Knox. Airman First Class Walter E. Hightower Jr. returns from Korea, arriving in California and then Chicago before home, after Air Force service since 1952 with postings to the Philippines and Far East. Cpl Edward G. Moomaw of Shady Spring volunteers for a second Army tour with the Ordnance branch. Lt Louis O. Wipperman, formerly of Glen White now in Gainesville Fla, is promoted at Fort Campbell to battalion motor officer and soon bound for Germany. a 65-parachute-jump veteran, he is married to Janeth Weaver and has two children.
Hollywood comedian Dennis Day admits Lucy and Desi knocked him from NBC TV, says ratings talk hid a real exit. He recalls Jack Benny jokes and past guest spots while in New York, amid other showbiz blurbs and sightings at Copacabana and Hotel 14.
A lunch at Romanoff's with Groucho Marx reveals a paradoxical blend of cynicism and idealism. He praises selective TV interviews, critiques new comics, mocks color TV, and jokes about writing a book while admitting he thinks little. He cites Ed Murrow and Oppenheimer plans and notes young talents like Goebel and Davis.
A reader in Beckley comments on a Charleston bill proposed by Senator Martin to delegate auto license issuance to county clerks for 25 cents per license. The writer warns it would reduce state revenue and empower individuals, proposing alternatives like county general fund payments, banks, or reputable dealers, with safeguards and possible DMV reductions.
A vivid anecdote recalls U S Grant entering a tavern before his rise to power. Lawyers circle a stove as he, a stranger, answers questions with calm humor about travel through hell. The scene contrasts with a lament about a West Coast literary figure’s dramatic self harm.
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