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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1956
Page
2
Editorial note reflects on a religious message quoting a thought from the Koran. It presents a reflection on prayer as a path toward God and almsgiving as a step toward spiritual admission. The phrasing echoes editorial commentary rather than a news event.
The UMWA Journal editor pokes fun at political talk and surveys potential 1960 candidates. Ike, Johnson, Stevenson, Knowland, Nixon, Warren, Dewey, Stassen, Humphrey, Kefauver, Harriman, Symington and others appear as possible contenders with labor and party dynamics noted. The piece reflects labor views on peace, foreign policy, and the presidential field.
The 1956 Greenback Party nominates Fred C Proehl a Washington grocer for president and Edward K Meador a Boston publisher for vice president by mail. The group plans abolition of special privilege but eyeing ballots, prior gains eroded by tiny 1952 vote totals and petition hurdles.
A mother of five admitted operating a moonshine still in Raleigh County and faces a federal grand jury in Bluefield come June. Officials say she may be the first woman to confess to moonshining while noting legal action follows violations.
Beclky Newspaper C Corporation lists home delivery options and rates for weekly and Sunday issues. Independent contractors handle carriers and distributors. the paper disclaims responsibility for advance payments made to them or their agents.
Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower, amid talk of a 1956 run, stressing energy over health. Aides say he works longer in a day but with lighter hours after a heart attack. Cabinet sessions proceed with Max Rabb noting his firm, decisive approach. Observers weigh upcoming physical checkups and possible decisions as leaders forecast a return to or avoidance of politics.
Washington III that was a time bomb Sen Francis Case warned of an explosion if the Senate battle over the gas bill lasted. After three weeks a majority backed direct federal controls aimed at natural gas prices amid pressure from oil and gas interests and utilities. Case alleged a lawyer offered his friend 2500 dollars for his reelection campaign. he returned it. On Monday Nebraska lobbyist John M Neff tied to Superior Oil Co. spoke as the bill's debate continued.
The piece cites Ellis K Schweikhard of Sheridan School in Tex identified as the donor of $2 500 to Case campaign with no strings attached. Senators Douglas McNamara Potter Fulbright condemn oil producers lobby and call for investigations into Case and other issues. Sen Hennings urges inquiry into giant oil companies and political influence. A Senate subcommittee is expected to probe the Case matter and related issues.
A column notes odd facts from mail reveals costs of bringing a baby to term and feeding a child, mentions 1932 Polish Olympic feats at the Empire State Building, and traces shifts in labor, gender roles, and diet trends across nations, with curious projections and cultural contrasts.
A breezy collection notes diverse trivia from 1968 UN records to 1929 price tricks, pencil tests, and oddities. It includes a pencil maker dropping leads, molasses writing, gums writing, labor shortages, Napoleonic roads in France, a tourist office quip on Mediterranean tides, ostrich feather allergy, a comic book record, St Francis’ prayer pre-show, mental health stats, Manhattan boroughs, feeble minded phrases, and the coffee break origin in Turkey.
Clifford F Hood born February 4 1884 near Monmouth Illinois rose to president of United States Steel Corp. since age ten earned fifty cents a day as waterboy for a farm crew. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois and returned from World War I as a first lieutenant to join American Steel and Wire. He was married to Mary Elten Torton.
Georgie Jessel spouts bravado about Jackie Gleason in a committee meeting to celebrate Gleason's upcoming 40th birthday on February 2. Don Ameche seeks health in Florida, Phil Silvers and Milton Berle spark ratings chatter, while Shelley Winters appears frail at Sardi's with Tony Franciosa supporting her. Danny Kaye disputes a London reporter's claim of calling Princess Margaret "Honey" amid charity previews for The Court Jester and a million-dollar take rumored for Danny and partners, as Paramount spends on overtime. Vic Damone jokes with wife Pier Angeli at the Copacabana, Moe Popkin quips about Taf fy Tuttle, and Ernest Borgnine eyes Oscar buzz with Marty while Orson Welles is overheard.
A scattershot column notes Danny Kaye and Elvis Presley stirring London headlines plus Romanesque showbiz chatter. It lists Ginger Rogers, Elvis, Rocky Marciano, and Gloria Vanderbilt amid club sightings and Broadway rumors. The piece teases celeb movements, quotes, and punchy quips from industry shy of cohesive narrative.
Paul R. aged M. is a brilliant sales manager who laments that new salesmen memorize only canned talks. He recalls Dr. Crane’s warning that inspiration cannot be relied on and asks for practical hints for his team and managers nationwide. The piece discusses sales psychology and training.
A long piece extols salesmen as pivotal to U S history detailing Eisenhower era refusals, and crediting American free enterprise with funding wars. It argues salesmanship is a profession requiring training and memorized talks, citing World Wars and postwar factory expansion, plus a call for a booklet on sales rising in men’s clothing.
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