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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1957
Page
7
Dr Marsha M Eliot, departing chief of the U S Children's Bureau, urges a nationwide study to determine the life of all children not only delinquents or the disabled. The call asks officials and researchers to broaden the scope of inquiry and identify factors shaping childhood across the nation.
Dr Eliot chief of the U S Children’s Bureau for over five years resigns to become professor of maternal and child health at Harvard School of Public Health. She aims to push a research program to help children grow up normal amid national and international pressures.
A report by the Little Inc. for West Virginia argues the state’s proximity to major markets justifies attracting plastics plants. It cites custom molding in the Northern Panhandle and resin plants as key targets, naming Union Carbide Linde Monsanto Celanese and American Cyanamid as prospects. It estimates 175000 industry jobs, with 4000 new per year potential, urging 10 percent of expansions.
A 10 member steering committee of Democrats meets in Charleston at 11 a.m. Wednesday to draft a legislative program for the new session starting January 9. Senate President Ralph J. Bean and four Senate colleagues were named to form the steering group, with five House members also chosen. The Democrats will hold a 34 2 majority in the House and a 21 11 edge in the Senate, though Gov designate Cecil H. Underwood will head the administration after January 14.
Charles Mercer reports Omnibus will air next Sunday at 9 p.m. EST with Christopher Plummer in the lead. The program will present Sophocles Oedipus the King in early Greek style, using David Fitzgerald's translation and a group-speech format. The debate centers on Greek tragedy universal themes and Osedipus’s self destruction.
Highway Patrolman Anthony Graham stopped a motorist for speeding and opened his ticket book. He glanced inside the car and found the driver, his wife, and two children nearly covered by mosquitoes. He chose mercy, put away the ticket, and waved them on.
Maurice Pollack of Quebec has contributed to the University of Montreal to establish a fund to study the Jewish contribution to western culture and civilization.
Hollywood notes report Bing Crosby avoids singing in the film Man on Fire, choosing a dramatic role as a small manufacturing company owner. He explains the producer proposed a number, but Crosby insisted on a songless performance. He remains active in records and radio.
In Lancaster Texas a makeshift handcart carried a million dollars in cash and negotiable securities through the city square. John O. McShan president of the First National Bank pulled the cart while plainclothes officers observed the discreet transfer for safety.
Budapest reports the Hungarian regime says Soviet aid totals 30 million dollars and pledges from other Communist blocs plus Western talks may bring in hundreds of millions. Unemployment rises and coal shortfalls cripple industry. World Bank loan prospects fade while Kadar seeks external funds to revive production and water supply.
Funeral notices report Samuel Adkins age 61 of MacArthur died December 6 in a local hospital. Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home will host services January 2 at 2 PM with Rev. R H Dean. burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers listed. Also memorial for Fred A Hargis eight years after his death with family note from Mrs Gaston Hargis.
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