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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1956
Page
2
The text presents a historical editorial note urging harsh punishment for rumor mongers, with a Confederate era tone. It references the idea that a tale-bearer should be punished severely, once by the tongue and once by the ear, attributed to a quote from South.
The death of Sen Harley Martin Kilgore at Bethesda Naval Hospital ends a Raleigh County life story from failed circuit clerk bid at 21 to three terms in the U S Senate. He backed mine safety social security and unemployment measures and chaired key committees.
The 13 local service carriers carried 3,008,985 revenue passengers and 548,721,000 revenue passenger miles in 1955. They served nearly 500 communities with a 48 percent load factor and an average journey of 181 miles.
The article notes that over 2,000,000 workers earning less than $1 an hour must see minimum wage rise to at least $1.00 by March 1 under recent congressional action. It discusses coverage levels, phased impacts, and historical moves from 1938 to 1950 and beyond.
The Register invites local readers to submit brief signed letters on important community issues. Letters may be edited for condensation and publication probability. Writers may request name removal.
A Raleigh Fayette Summ ers committee notes Dr. Paul R. Cope land stating many injured veterans are efficient Beckley VA Hospital workers. The panel urges management to hire handicapped people on merit, not charity, citing a six to one hiring odds in favor of able candidates and long records of capability beyond disability.
A report from an industry notes 3,300 employees with about five percent handicapped. Most earn full pay, with 50 crippled or worse, 80 to 90 partially disabled, some using crutches or wheelchairs. Roles include supervisors, typists, inspectors, and designers. The data claim minimal training needed and strong attendance. The piece argues industry should utilize this workforce to avoid higher costs.
Raleigh edition of Beckley Newspapers lists management and Associated Press association details. Publication notes, postal classification, and department contacts are outlined for Beckley and Hinton areas with regional press representation across major cities.
New York stage and screen star Kim Stanley says she did not call critics fatheads but boneheads, explaining bonehead as narrow minded. She defends playwrights, notes critics’ influence, and reflects on Bus Stop and audience reactions amid Texas based remarks and Hollywood chatter.
A collage of entertainment chatter cites Kim Novak on Life cover, Ciro's closure rumors, AGVA and ARA pact, Judy Corye age refusal, and various star anecdotes. Mentions include Bill O Dwyer, Farley Granger with Sammy Davis Jr, James Cagney film bio, and Eddie Debbie horses Coke and Cola.
The article presents seven trivia questions on presidential primaries voting rules city ages a heart consultant belief a four minute mile historic figures and cabinet resignations. Likely options include Santa Fe oldest city St Augustine Key West and Williamsburg and names like Eisenhower cabinet member who resigned.
A controversial call promotes a "Brotherhood of the True Man" arguing men should control household spending. It cites a magazine survey on buying roles and mocks plans to shift money decisions to wives, urging men to withhold funds to keep wives uncertain.
Local and overseas service members are named with promotions, base assignments, and awards. The 2725th Materiel Group received the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for service June 1950 to December 1955, based at Tachikawa Air Base, Japan. James C. Bach of Beckley was promoted to airman first class at Reese Air Force Base Texas. Other airmen complete basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and await technical training or assignments. Sgt Jimmy R Kidd of Fort Eustis Virginia is a platoon sergeant in the 577th Transportation Company.
A psychologist offers marriage advice focusing on financial roles, daily affection, and shared budgeting. It discusses the Treasurer model, cautious spending, avoiding abnormal behavior, and parental themes, ending with a prompt to request an advice test kit.
Fragmentary text mentions St Augustine and Oregon, with scattered names and terms. The readable content is insufficient to identify a person, organization, or event to summarize into a coherent news item.
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