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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1955
Page
4
Editorial note presents a concise Thought for Today attributed to Simmons. The comment frames ridicule as the first and last argument of the fool, reflecting a skeptical view on mockery as a debating tool. No additional context available.
Senator Sparkman, who once ran as VP in 1952, argues six weeks suffices to campaign for the presidency and supports delaying next year’s nominating conventions to late August. He notes heavy strain from long campaigns and predicts a Sept 15 start if conventions are late, with six weeks enough via modern communications.
Our State Department limited more than a quarter of U S land area to citizens of So viet Russia in retaliation for Soviet travel restrictions on Americans in Russia. The move aims to pressure Russia to grant reciprocal travel privileges and open talks may continue.
A Princeton Observer letter accuses Greyhound Bus Lines of changing turnpike departure times without notice, causing passengers to miss the morning ride and spoil plans. The writer urges ending Greyhound’s exclusive rights and praises Consolidated Bus Lines for better service and regional traffic development.
Notes suggest Galapagos tortoises are among the oldest living creatures. The piece also comments on budget strain from neighborly excess, urges kindness toward enemies, and hints some friends could be treated better. Forty states now license real estate brokers and salesmen.
The Register invites readers to submit signed letters on important local state or national issues. Briefer letters have higher publication chances. condensation may occur and writers’ names can be removed upon request. The paper assumes no responsibility for statements in letters.
Washington reports on the looming 1956 presidential sweepstakes with Lyndon Johnson seen as a potential target and Hubert Humphrey Fulbright Symington and Scoop Jackson named for VP prospects. Republicans expect Eisenhower to run again, with Nixon facing challengers Knowland Halleck and Bender. Also discussed are doom of 18-year-old vote and Taft-Hartley revision, Hawaii statehood possibly linked to Alaska, and a battle over John Marshall Harlan’s Supreme Court confirmation pitting big vs small states.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation issues home delivery and subscription rates for Beckley and Hinton readers. Details cover daily and Sunday plans, prices, taxes, address changes, and carrier responsibilities for subscribers.
A man reflects on decades of shared life through a long box of his and his wife Helen’s check stubs. Each dated entry reveals family purchases, wartime moves, and evolving roles from 1940s to 1950s, ending with a tender reconciliation as he returns to the kitchen and kisses Helen.
A devotional appeal from Conrad Bergendorf of Augustana College Rock Island Illinois invites divine presence in the face of death. It frames life as sustained by God through Jesus Christ and seeks comfort, renewal, and eternal life amid bereavement.
A joint committee vote 10 to 7 sent a bill to tighten school bus use to the Legislature. It would define nine authorized purposes and allow withholding state aid for unauthorized costs. The panel also sent back health and election law changes for regular channels and considered parole interview frequency.
Pfc Bobby Cantley 22, son of Mr and Mrs W R Prather Glen White, leaving Monday for a 30 day Alaska maneuver after being a POW in North Korea 37 months 10 days He re enlisted in the Airborne Division and spent 10 days with parents before reporting to Fort Campbell Ky Pvt Harold L Evans son of Mr and Mrs Enos J Evans Glen Rogers recently completed a weekend leave at home awaiting basic training at Fort Knox Ky
A humorous landlord labeled Santa Claus by tenants over yearly property painting. military brief notes include Pvt. Frank Wooldridge returning to Korea from Japan after 13 months overseas, his unit details, and four good conduct medals. Also listed are airman Raymond R. Rose finishing 12 days leave at home, his Suffolk County base return, and schooling background with radio mechanic training.
Buddy Hackett, the Brooklyn comic known for night clubs, rose in Miami Beach discussions of Broadway in 1953. Sidney Kingsley cast him as a vice-peddler in Lunatics and Lovers, praising his natural Broadway style. Hackett, who has starred in Florida, Catskills, and California clubs, jokes about rehearsals and fame, recalling past Universal film offers and his knack for practical jokes, while noting his convertible, roles, and persistent appetite for success.
In Washington the Senate civil rights champions in the left wing group bowed to their right wing opponents the Southern Democrats and decided not to push a rules change now. They argued a two thirds vote is needed and public support would be required to alter the filibuster practice, effectively stalling civil rights legislation for the current session.
A jumble of vintage clippings notes Beards Again Popular in France, jokes about Uncle Sam and Chinese students, and Christmas time phrases. A Falmouth Maine family decorates with white paint during a lengthy telephone call, poking fun at DIY trends.
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