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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
2
An editorial piece labeled Thou As for Today discusses self reflection and public virtue. It contrasts actions observed in others with the speaker's own conduct, citing Seneca as a guiding example and urging personal accountability.
The U S Communist Party faces three factional lines led by Foster Khruzhchevist and Gomulkaist as it prepares for its 1957 convention. Debates over a new constitution and possible shift to a political association weigh against Stalinist resistance and internal dissidence across leadership, with membership shrinking and aging.
The Register invites readers to share thoughts and feedback on local issues in the Public Forum. Submit letters expressing complaints praise or concerns about community services and institutions. The newspaper assumes no responsibility for statements.
An elderly resident, Joe Wright of Prosperity, replies to last week’s article alleging arrest for drunkenness and moonshine peddling. He explains Wright’s illness, denying charges, and defends his reputation and lifelong work. Wright cites family, faith, and historical links from North Carolina to Ohio, urging fair treatment.
Joe F Wright, known as Needy McQuade in youth, settled at Raleigh Courthouse after meeting the farmer's daughter Annie Williams. He married in 1901, built a life on the Prosperity farm, which grew from 237 acres purchased by Daniel Williams, survived cancer, and remained connected to local law enforcement and community history.
Brief excerpt notes that early US trains were known as brigades and the conductor titled captain. It hints at how steam locomotives and air cells relate to cake rising and falling, using a metaphor about reverberations and tiny air cells. The text blends historical travel imagery with a playful aside.
A collection of gossip notes reports Ava Gardner ordering a Winchester for Walter Chiari for a hunting trip. The Masquerade Party TV show may return in April after strong ratings. Vanity notes claim a famous star wears a secret wax mask in public, hindering film work. A New Jersey woman struggles to start her car prompting a garage Q and A about a battery. Glen Ford receives 90 bottles of Russian vodka costing six dollars per bottle including duty and tips, with his wife warning against future gifts. Elsa Martinelli plans acting study in New York with Stella Adler. Digna Millay, a Rye deb, appears on Steve Allen show. Bing Crosby’s brother is mentioned.
A jumble of celebrity notes and anecdotes spans TV stars Orson Bean Hemingway Gleason and Hudson. It mentions Jack Mantle salary talks Irish Langan, Sid Gould and Ralph Young cafe team, Rita Hayworth hotel gossip, plus fashion and dating quips.
Homer F., a 35 year old high school teacher, seeks guidance on his three year old son's stuttering worsened by excitement during visits. The boy is left handed and parents fear pressuring him to use the right hand may harm his nervous system or cause social inferiority. They ask for Dr Crane's advice.
A medical bulletin discusses stuttering patterns across life stages, noting normal early childhood disfluency, puberty-related nervous tension, and late teen anxiety. It links left-handedness to higher risk, urges supportive environments, and suggests resources like a psychology bulletin available by mail.
Military subjects report recruits completing training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and growing programs in Japan. Cpl Wade Lusk from Mead works with First Traffic Platoon 545th Military Police Company to fund orphanages near Camp Schimmelphennig, organizing a Christmas party. Other notes include Cpl Charles Vest of Lochgelly graduating from the Non Commissioned Officer Academy near Tokyo and Airman 3C James E Creasy entering service after basic training at Lackland. Sgt Claude E Maynard Jr completes police course at the European Intelligence School near Oberammergau.
Peggy Kessinger Crab reports on a World War II veteran connected to the 7806th Military Police Detachment who entered the Army at Fort Jackson and served in the Agiade-Pacific theater. He arrived in Europe in October 1956 and is described as a veteran. his wife Emma resides in Pittsburgh.
Hal Boyle writes from Andros Town Bahamas about winter vacations far from home. He recalls childhood joys by the sea and gratitude for his wife Frances, noting modern life, debts, and a humorous airline seating anecdote involving his daughter Tracy Ann and a half fare ticket.
A prayer plea seeks stronger faith and a fuller shaping of life by divine guidance. It laments human limitation in grasping prayer's power and asks to learn the full meaning of prayer in Jesus name, attributed to Roy Fr. Steller of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, publishing agent for Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Hollywood talks to Andy Griffith about his ascent from Mount Airy to TV and film. He recalls teaching music, performing Dixie deacon monologues, and how Capitol Records sparked a national release. He credits Kazan and Warners for key roles and hints at Roanoke Island as his next home while gearing up for two film releases.
In a sharp exchange, Zadok Dumiopr argues against the job of tearing down deteriorated housing, criticizing the so called shack troops and the efforts to clear slum areas. This debate centers on urban renewal methods and their social impact.
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