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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1957
Page
2
A terse opinion piece examines conscience as a guiding force and warns that repetition of admonition hardens into condemnation, inviting readers to reflect on moral choices. The column frames daily thought as a measure of character and societal standards.
A Beckley group urges the city to reject plans to turn a central parking lot into a large billboard. They argue ads on public spaces harm the local advertising industry and miss tax opportunities, noting existing media outlets and low monthly guarantees.
A campaign called AMI Operation Unity seeks to complete the Statue of Liberty base with the American Museum of Immigration. President Eisenhower endorses it with Interior Department support and a national fundraising mobilization of Americans.
A two page spread highlights the West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation program's efforts in aiding disabled workers. It profiles John Galein of Elm Grove who lost an arm in a mining accident and, after evaluation and training as a sign painter, gained employment with the West Virginia State Road Commission in Triadelphia.
A reflection on a 1923 Chicago meeting of nine top financiers and their later fates. The piece contrasts wealth with character, noting none learned the art of living despite mastering money. It cites John Galein and referrals and the value of teamwork for rehabilitation and employment.
New York report sketches Connie Bennett's nightclub opening marked by an unzippered gown and glamorous demeanor. The item blends showbiz gossip with mentions of contemporary stars and socialites, noting attendance and atmosphere amid a flurry of scandal and praise.
A retrospective tracing Eden's career from his early clash with Dulles over Suez to his 1955 resignation. The article covers Eden's ambitions, key decisions on British troop withdrawal, U.S. mediation with Nasser, and the 1956 canal crisis that marked a turning point for Britain as a global power.
Dr Laurence Jones advocates keeping youths busy with worthwhile activity as the simple solution to juvenile delinquency. He says his Piney Woods Country Life School educated about six thousand boys and girls since 1999, starting with a stump desk near Jackson Mississippi.
Helen Thurston known as Hollywood’s noted stunt woman talks about tough falls for film. She doubled for Kim Novak in Jeanne E Fogels and for Eleanor Parker in The Man with the Golden Arm earning high pay for stunts and maintaining peak condition with a home gym and daily workouts.
The article discusses Ronnie J 13 fearing a state parade away from home and suffering enuresis. It explains bedwetting as a common issue not medical, urges parents to avoid aiding reliance, and presents alarm clocks and a DIY shock device as controversial solutions with advice to seek the N-Uroclast booklet.
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