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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

2

Editorial View on Federal Aid in Education Debate

Editorial argues federal aid to education means federal control, cites White House Conference bills S2905 and HR 7535. Warns of bureaucratic wage controls and distant decision making, urges West Virginia leaders to oppose. Emphasizes local democracy and fear of Uncle Sam on school boards.

Congress White House Conference On Secretary of Labor Sam Washington Smith Kelley West Virginia

Labor Disputes Cut Westinghouse Pay and Rules

Westinghouse workers face a 134 day strike with about 55 000 idled and peace talks in Washington this week. State rules on unemployment differ widely with New York and Rhode Island adding waiting periods, while several states allow lockout workers to collect. Pennsylvania classifies the action as a lockout for 25 000 workers eligible for benefits and broader rules vary by establishment and cause of dispute.

Westinghouse Electric Corporation International Union of Electrical Workers Washington Westinghouse George M Pennsylvania George W. Taylor David L. Cole Roosevelt Truman New York U. S. Labor Department Alaska Hawaii District of Columbia Rhode Island Maryland Nevada North Carolina Texas Idaho Connecticut Oregon Michigan

Sally Butler Seen as Grassroots Diplomat From Indiana

Sally Butler of Indianapolis, described as a grassroots diplomat, spoke to a Beckley audience about peace and goodwill. She emphasized plain talk and empathy, recounting her state department work among farmers, slums, and smaller communities to foster understanding and reduce war.

United States Sally Butler State Department Sally Beckleyans Indiana

Becktley B PW speaker Miss Butler inspires with world service

C J McQuade notes the Beckley event where Miss Butler, former president of national and international business and professional women groups, spoke at the inter club banquet. Civic and religious groups were represented and praised for strengthening bonds and looking outward. Also included is Noah E Flint's "The 1956 Psalm" critiquing Eisenhower era policies and inflation.

Business and Professional Women’s Organization Miss Butler Indiana United States Supreme Court Beckley B & PW Beckley Hotel Madge Richardson Eisenhower West Mr. Benson

Hoover and the Help Keep Dulles on Spot

Secretary Dulles relies on under secretary Hoover Jr. to handle sensitive issues amid vacation gaps. Hoover, with Eisenhower's approval, sparked a worldwide reaction by insisting Nationalist China sit in on talks with Red China over Formosa. Dulles then sought to revise the stance, excluding Nationalists from ceasefire talks but not from ownership discussions.

Washington Bate Department Dulles Herbert Hoover Jr Eisenhower Department Hoover China Saudi Arabia Chou En-lai United States Formosa Chou Hoovee

Tanks for Saudi Arabia Trigger Public Discord

A leak revealed the U S State Department approved sending 18 tanks to Saudi Arabia amid Israeli arms concerns. President Hoover suspended then restored the shipment after congressional criticism, raising questions about legality and timing of the arms transfer. The episode drew Arab anger and press scrutiny as officials explained the sequence of approvals and checks.

State Department Saudi Arabia Brooklyn Department Israel Congress Hoover Eisenhower Boover Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Russia

Halloween in Reverse in New York Feb 29 tale

A february 29 spoof shows Margie and three witches at a city party mixing Shakespeare era wit with midcentury dance trends. The witches joke about social roles and romance as they drift into jitterbug and polka, then depart at midnight to mark the leap day’s eclipse of the old calendar into March 1.

New York Margie Yondee Bng

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

Pic. Edward C. Davis, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Davis of Coal City, is scheduled for a tour in Germany with the 7th Airborne Division replacing the Fifth Infantry in Europe. A clerk in the Medical Company of the 511th Regiment, he last served at Fort Campbell Kentucky after enlisting in August 194. He is on a 30 day furlough at present.

Germany Pic Edward C. Davis John H. Davis Coal City 7Th Airborne Division Europe Fort Campbell Fort Bregg N. C

Question page trivia and local military notes

A questions column asks about constitutional practice for presidential incapacity as well as historical sports and political queries. The page lists a set of trivia questions on the 1949 Israel Arab war, Gov Herter's intentions, Johns Hopkins Hospital locations, Congress per diem history, and a U N membership change after a Russia package deal. The latter portion details local military news: Cpl Louis J Lyons returning from Germany after 30 months, Alvin C Adkins advancing in Navy ratings, and Sgt William D Adkins training at Fort Riley with the First Infantry Division.

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Ex-hirelings shine in New York clubs earning big sums

Arthur Godfrey's former stars Marion Marlow and Julius La Rosa now pull about $14,000 weekly in New York night clubs. Marlowe opened at the Copacabana, La Rosa at the Latin Quarter with Jerry Lester, while talk of return to television swirls around them.

New York Arthur Godfrey Marion Marlow Julius la Rosa N. Y Miss Marlowe Hig Copacabana la Rosa Latin Quarter Jerry Lester Brooklyn Lester Miami St. Louis

Two Godfrey Firelings Earning $14,000 a Week

A collage of gossip items notes celebrities and social figures with playful asides. The column mentions Shirl Conway, Jack Paar, Len Levinson, Rita Lynn, Dick Haymes, Rita Lynn, Toots Shor, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Martin, Doreen Lord, Billy Reed, Hugh Shannon, Sammy Davis Jr, Bea Lillie, Marlon Brando, Benny Goodman, Jill Corey, Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Abbie Geeshter, Libera ce, Earl’s Pearls, and other show business names in a rapid-fire London sourced round-up of happenings, dating, travel, and hotel notes.

Shirl Conway London R. Chasseau Joe King Rathschiler New Eden Roe Miami Beach Len Levinson Dick Haymes Rita Rita Lynn Jackie Miles Jackie Kannon Christine Toots Shor Frank Sinatra Phoenix Giants Kim Novak Gros- Singer's Tony Kastner George Bennett Martins Doreen Lord Latin Quarter Billy, Reed Hugh Shannon Shannon Keefe Brasselle Arlene deMarco Meg Myles Sammy Davis Jr Cordie King Henman L. A Alfred Steele Joan Crawford Montego Bay Tony Travis Bea Lillie Patio Marlon Brando Benny Goodman the Waldorf Jill Corey Avonmore Pa Teddy's Bud Earl

Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case

Tom W. a 51 year old professional man is described as extremely stingy with money. His wife reports he controls all spending including her cosmetics and lingerie and requires a list before shopping. The text notes money as a symbol of power and links loss of control to fear of sexual potency.

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Impotent Miser in Marriage Advice Column Explains Tactics

A reader recounts a troubled Baltimore marriage where Tom's waning romance and growing stinginess are blamed on a shift in erotic power. The psychologist adviser proposes a program to revive the husband's ardor and urges sending for a booklet on preventing impotence in males.

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