This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1957
Page
2
Editorial argues West Virginia's Department of Public Assistance costs rival public schools, totaling 32.6 million dollars, or 35.5 percent of school spending. It blames abuse on secrecy in rolls, noting a state statute preserves secrecy despite federal repeal and questions Governor Marland's veto on repeal efforts.
The article argues that two years ago secrecy in the Washington legislature protected many on public rolls who do not belong there. It urges passage of a secrecy repeal bill, saying Governor Underwood will not veto it and that taxpayers could gain from more road and public work with the funds currently wasted.
Congress shows rising appetite for targeted excise tax relief on passenger transport freight shipping and night club entertainment despite President Eisenhower opposition to general tax cuts. Senators and House Democrats push amendments to extend corporate income and excise rate cuts amid a 3 billion dollar budget balance need.
Ruth Clark honors Isabella Pettit with a warm tribute highlighting her community ties. The elderly widow died Sunday night after a heart attack, leaving a life of church, circles, and fraternal involvement. Her friends recall her kindness, hair, humor, and active presence in local life.
Public notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlines home delivery service options and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes carrier responsibilities, address changes, and tax details, with editorial staff and Associated Press affiliation listed.
The administration unveils a 72 billion dollar peacetime budget designed to aid farmers veterans schoolchildren Indians and fund water resources buildings the St Lawrence seaway and the Smithsonian. It invites Congress to cut where possible while stressing the need to keep spending down.
The administration faces pressure to trim spending as Sen. Clin Johnston faults a buckpassing game. Eisenhower defends a large budget for services while Humphrey stalls on specific cuts, saying only Congress must decide. Both lean on public demand, avoiding clear proposals.
Stan ley R. Darville, 43, manages 21 commissioners serving 2,000 islands across 70,000 square miles as Andros Island's multi duty official. He acts as customs officer, police chief, magistrate, fire inspector, postmaster, coroner, birth registrations, immigration officer, and more with a four-person staff and a seven day week. He earns 25 to 50 dollars weekly plus housing and occasional legal fees.
Hollywood notes and comments survey reactions to MGM filming Dont Go Near the Water with Navy cooperation, Aldo Ray wooing ex-wife Jeff Donnell amid divorce, Bing Crosby declining Las Vegas, and German praise for Marilyn Monroe. Alan Ladd exits San Quentin after five years as Joanne Dru is greeted.
Despite its desert location Phoenix is a virtual spa and the swimming pool capital of the world with over three percent of the nation’s pools while housing less than three tenths of one percent of the population. The article notes tiny shooting stars burning out before hitting the earth.
The piece recalls Toots Shor's prank call with Ernest Hemingway, who joked from Fifth Avenue and 58th Street about reserving a dinner table. It also notes Joan Crawford liking a hat from Bells Are Ringing, Lloyd Nolan on Europe, and TV gossip about Peter Lawford, Tallulah Bankhead, Joyce Mathews, and Helen O Connell's late night routines.
A collage of entertainment snippets portrays Hemingway style phone gags and sharpie humor, plus rumors about Gina Lollobrigida, Eddie Fisher, Adlai Stevenson, Gloria Vanderbilt, Errol Flynn, Anna Magnani, Belly Hutton, and others. It notes sightings, marriages, showbiz plans, and nightlife hijinks with a breezy, gossip-driven tone.
Georgianna G. 22, secretary to an attorney, suffers paternal jealousy that bars her social life. Dr. Crane explains a father’s double affection and urges a decisive talk to set boundaries. Adult independence and reasonable dating are advocated to avoid coercive control.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.