Eisenhower's Program Looks Like Success by Two Tests
President Eisenhower's legislative program shows clear political and legislative gains as Congress moves to approve much of his agenda. The article notes rising public confidence, shifts in Democratic and Republican strategy, and likely success on social programs while forecasting friction on taxes, trade, and farm policy for 1955.
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Editorial Review and Opinion Thought for Today
An editorial utterance frames sentiment as a moral gauge noting that love is proven by action. The author cites Shakespeare’s line about love not shown being unloved, inviting reflection on genuine affection and public virtue.
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William Shakespeare
Keep Your Word On Raleigh County Cannery Promise
A Raleigh County cannery forecast keeps being postponed with repeated target dates. School officials say it should open this summer, but residents question whether it will operate, noting past delays and garden waste. The community pleads for reliable planning and to honor previous promises given to home gardeners.
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Raleigh
Board of Education
Shady Spring High School
Raleigh County
New Vocation Term Sought for Housewives on Farms
The piece argues against the bland label housewife, urging a loftier, more dignified occupation to better reflect motherhood, budget tending, and family problem solving. It critiques the stereotype of floor scrubbing and dishwashing and calls for a clever substitute term.
Coffee prices puzzle: who to blame and what to do
Senate panel, industry groups, and market players offer conflicting explanations for rising coffee prices. Some blame speculative trading or frost damage. others note no current shortage. The New York Exchange suggests demand will drive price if consumption stays high, while alternatives like milk could curb demand.
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Aiken
Senate Agricultural Committee
Latin America
Brazil
Sam
Pan-American Coffee Bureau
J. Glenn Beall
Senate
New York Coffee Exchange
Capable Hands Dedicatory Assignment for Turnpike
Mrs. Rosalind Funk is placed in charge of dedicatory programming for the West Virginia Turnpike. The note praises her past planning of the White Sulphur Springs governor's conference, her familiarity with the Turnpike corridor, and her long involvement from its early dream to its current status. General Manager Okey Patteson assigns her the task.
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West Virginia
Readers urged to submit letters to Public Forum
The Register invites letters on local state or national issues for Public Forum. Brief submissions have higher chance of publication. Signs are required though names may be deleted upon request and the paper disclaims responsibility for statements in letters.
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Public Forum
Why is coffee so expensive according to market forces
The article explains coffee production spans 35 countries led by Latin America, and prices rise due to supply demand dynamics. It highlights spot and futures purchases, rising U S consumption from 1.5 to 2.5 billion pounds, droughts in Brazil, and traders betting on higher futures. The result is higher retail prices.
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South America
United States
New York
New York Coffee Exchange
Latin America
Brazil
Jan Kiepura Reflects On Gymnastics And House Life
In a humorous interview on Fifth Avenue, tenor Jan Kiepura jokes about his naked window routines, dust and a homemade nose filter concept. He and wife Marta Eggerth plan a Town Hall concert on February 26 and discuss life as a landlord in a 63‑apartment building on East 96th Street, noting minor past publicity and changing times. He also shares thoughts on dust related illness and a playful banter about public reaction.
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Raleigh and Register Evening Edition Rates Notice
Beckley and Hinton WV newspaper announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include three months $3.50, six months $5.00, one year $10.00. East WV tax applies. changes of address require old and new addresses.
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Boy Finds Prehistoric Elephant Skeleton During Rabbit Hunt
An Arizona boy found a skeleton of a prehistoric elephant while rabbit hunting. The discovery amazed onlookers and drew local attention to paleontological remains in the area.
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You Must be Excited To Live Says Rollins
New York profile of John William Rollins, Delaware lieutenant governor and multimillionaire entrepreneur. Born poor in Georgia, he built a varied career from boilermaker to car dealer and airline lessor, emphasizing salesmanship as core. He declined state contracts for his firms, urged business leaders to put town and state first, and warned on the need to restore selling discipline in U.S. business.
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Perry Como
Jackie Gleason
Julius la Rosa
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Loew
Pietro Male
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Sherry Britton
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Prayer for world peace from Stuart L Anderson
A daily prayer asks for global peace starting with individuals. It emphasizes cooperation, understanding, patience, and restraint to foster friendliness among nations, ending with a signature from Stuart Leroy Anderson of Berkeley California, president of the Pacific School of Religion.
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Stuart Leroy Anderson
Berkeley
Calif
Pacific School of Religion
Too Early for Decision On Ike in 56 Voting
James Marlow reports that in the 1956 election climate speculation grows around Dwight D. Eisenhower with no final decision yet. Observers examine potential candidates and party strategies as traffic of rumors intensifies ahead of primaries and conventions.
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Ike
Burt Lancaster May Quit Acting to Direct Says He Wants Control
Hollywood star Burt Lancaster, a leading Oscar contender, tells reporters he may leave acting in a couple of years to pursue directing. He notes acting is dull and uncontrollable, prefers stage autonomy, and plans to work with his Harold Hecht company while testing directing. Lancaster cites independence from slum days and circus past, stressing a dual role until directing success is proven.
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Burt
Hecht-Lancaster
Keywest Studios
Webster
Harry) Cohn
Buddy) Adler
Fred) Zinneman
Harold Hecht
Try and Stop Me By Bennett Cert
A Yorktown Heights estate owner posts a large private dead end road sign at his entrance. A drunk driver asks where he is going, a stylish young woman wonders what is private about the place, and Ed Carmichael asks a gas station attendant about golf with a shrug.
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