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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1956
Page
2
A reflective note titled Thought for Today quotes Fontaine on the futility of running and asserts that stating the times is the main point. The brief opinion item offers a concise, pithy mood piece typical of a daily editorial page.
Beckley should adopt professional engineering management for fiscal affairs to boost confidence and expand services. The piece argues current budget constraints hide potential for growth, urges Mayor Minter to appoint a capable manager, and calls for forward-looking planning under board guidance to advance the city commercially and culturally. It stresses efficiency and a strong, centralized leadership model.
Congress debates a two bill approach to fund a 40 000 mile interstate network. The Boggs revenue bill would raise taxes on gasoline diesel tires trucks and buses while freezing rates for 15 years. The plan aims to add 52 billion in construction equipment and allied lines and could create up to half a million jobs.
Brief fragments note Harrison died one month after inauguration making his term shortest. Mentions July 1928 introduction of present size U S bills. Defines brown sugar as less refined cane sugar. States samba as Brazil’s national dance.
C. C. Ches Walker, longtime politics observer and Beaver Theater concession stand operator, reflects on political ideals as 19th century clergyman Bug Dust James F. Clark and Franklin D. Roosevelt era thoughts surface. Walker, once a Democratic sheriff candidate, shares memories with the newsroom crowd.
C J Heluade reports that Bill Marland’s statewide machine left many out. Emory Smith narrowly trailed John Ward and was eliminated on a recount. Walker invites West Virginia Walkers and kin to Beaver Theater on March 4 to compare candidates and demand cleaner politics from the family level.
Raleigh Register notice outlines subscription terms for Beckley and Hinton editions. It lists postal classifications, managing editor, AP membership, and the subscription pricing structure including daily and Sunday rates, six month options, and delivery arrangements with carriers and distributors.
Denver report describes the U.S. Air Force establishing a temporary academy at Lowrey Field No. 2 as a step toward creating a permanent separate service academy near Colorado Springs. The article notes aims to rival West Point and Annapolis and to build a distinct Air Force tradition with a full headquarters by 1958.
A front page glimpse of the new U S Air Force Academy and its role in shaping a distinct elite force. Commentary contrasts West Point tradition with air power independence and the hope that cadets become future leaders for tomorrow's integrated battlespace.
Military personnel assigned to Yokota Air Base Japan include Airman 3 C Earl E Maynus son of Mr and Mrs Ben H Magnus Oak Hill in the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Also James Daugherty 17 of Mount Hope heads to Air Force specialized tech training at Sheppard AFB Texas. Patsy Amato of MacArthur becomes a flight refueler after training. Carl D Lasley Jr of Shady Spring serves in the 9250 Technical Service Unit at Fort Eustis with UN and Korean service ribbons.
The article compares Stalin’s hard line with Khrushchev's moreFlexible approach. It notes a shift from brute force to patient influence, courting backward nations with aid and unity fronts while suggesting revolution may still be needed against the United States. Khrushchev’s frank speech is portrayed as shrewd and potentially more dangerous.
America laughs over a rapid fire round of showbiz quips and party notes. Phil Silvers and Evelyn Patrick rush to a TV set as hecklers poke at ratings while Will Mays dating history prompts Giants brass inquiries. Gypsy Rose Lee and Monique Van Vooren clash in a party gown scene. George Skouras and Tom Saxe donate to Boys Town of Italy with 10 000 gifts. Toots Shor doles political counsel to Jim Healey. Joan of Arc to star as Ingrid Bergman. Lee Marvin regales Henry Hathaway with a trout tale and lands an acting job. Joey Adams laments Cindy’s Saks bills.
A collection of witty quips and gossip notes about celebrities and public figures. Includes jests about Bing Crosby, Moe Popkin, Steve Alten, and others, with anecdotes on sign gags, divorces, weddings, and showbiz mischief across Hollywood and Miami.
The Worry Clinic notes advice for stressed families with restless children. A father describes Jimmy D. as hyperactive and disruptive during visits, prompting a psychologist to suggest engaging, low‑cost activities like a penny hunt, scavenger games, and car time strategies to drain energy and create calm, while avoiding escalation.
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