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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1956
Page
2
Thought for Today reflects on John Newton's view that the Christian Ministry is the worst of all trades yet the best of all professions. The brief opinion framing weighs the burdens and rewards of religious service, presenting a stark, period voice.
The Georgia Legislature expanded a newspaper libel venue bill on Feb 1 and sent it to the Governor. The amended measure targets newspapers with circulations above 50 in more than one county, prompting objections from the Georgia Press Association and several papers. The Atlanta Constitution published an editorial vowing to resist intimidation and continue reporting, declaring they will not be silenced or deterred.
Beckley Salvation Army report by Capt. Robert Boyce details January activity serving Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties. Twenty eight transients aided with meals beds and transport. Food surpluses supported 180 families. 22 grocery orders issued. 1165 garments. 65 furniture items. 205 pairs of shoes. fuel and rent vouchers. 72 religious and character meetings conducted.
In 1955 Congress rejected compulsory universal military training and will likely deny again. The Pentagon plans to renew a request to draft youths into a reserve program aimed at building nearly three million reserves by 1960 despite low voluntary recruitment.
Community Church Sunday School in Ury has raised 21.21 for the March of Dimes and boosted attendance to 46. Wesley Grose, superintendent, recalls a life shaped by sports and service from Mark Twain High School to military service in Coventry and a career with Valley Bell Dairy. He mentors three sons and supports youth, despite a neck injury that ended his playing days. In later notes, science facts on elements and sequoia ages close the piece.
A Washington report weighs GOP options if Eisenhower cannot run or must select a running mate. It surveys Nixon, Warren, Knowland, Herter, Humphrey, and Dewey as potential candidates or influence factors, noting Warren’s resistance, Nixon’s perceived edge, and Dewey’s reluctance to discuss a 1952 style ticket. The piece outlines party concerns over campaign reach, timing, and leadership after Eisenhower’s health check.
Ernest Hemingway, recovering from a serious hepatitis, reports he stayed in bed ten days then wrote longhand on a board for 30 days. Doctors say his liver is healthy and urge six ounces of whisky daily. He recalls Africa and notes uncertain but improving health as he hosts activity at his farm with Mary Welsh and 18 cats. Spencer Tracy is expected March 25.
The Hemingways occupy a busy domestic scene as filming plans for The Old Man and the Sea shift with hepatitis delays. Mary handles meals and calls while Papa interacts with animals and prepares for Peru. Nearby, Elizabeth Taylor visits a hospital bed, Eva Marie Saint reduces work, and multiple stars receive offers, contracts, or travel notes for upcoming productions.
A psychologist writes on female sexuality, arguing God made women 25 percent romantic and 75 percent maternal to protect offspring. He explains why women appear frigid, stressing balance between romance and maternal duties, and urges wives to please husbands while nurturing children. He promotes a booklet on sex problems in marriage.
A brief item notes sailboat racing at Valley Forge near Washington. It mentions no Vice President Calhoun resigning in 1982 to become a Senator and references Susrt Symingtda from Missouri.
Birthday note for Jimmy Durante born February 1993 in New York City. A bold vaudeville and nightclub star famed for bombastic comedy and mispronunciations that delighted audiences on stage and screen during the speakeasy era. He reportedly left school in seventh grade to help support a newspaper family.
President Eisenhower rebuffs Bulganins bid for mutual security and argues the real worry lies beyond the two nations. He emphasizes regional stability for Poland East Germany and Czechoslovakia as crucial. The piece hints at broader Cold War tensions and domestic sentiment on security policy.
A Manhattan theater lover reflects on 19 years in Broadway life. He laments dwindling plays, high prices, and gatekeeping access, noting fewer hits and the shift toward television. He regrets the fading communal thrill and the rise of free entertainment options competing for attention.
A devotional prayer asks God to guide work and use gifts for meaningful life. Conrad Bergendorf of Rock Island Illinois, president of Augustana College, seeks grace and light in all tasks to glorify the Lord.
Miami Dade report on the 1955 hurricane season details record destruction across the Western Hemisphere. Janet, not Connie or Diane, caused major damage in the South, with Mexico suffering over 200 million dollars in floods. Diane became the first billion dollar storm, ravaging the North Carolina coast and nearby rivers. Connie struck Aug 12 near Cape Lookout and moved inland, killing three.
Hollywood hosted an exclusive premiere for Clifton Webb's friends for The Man Who Never Was. Webb greeted guests including Barbara Stanwyck, Marlene Dietrich, Dorothy McGuire and Humphrey Bogart while press and photographers observed. The star watched a 10 minute screen reel and noted such events are his usual custom though crowds are larger when not filming.
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