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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1959
Page
4
A page digested is superior to a hurried volume. The note attributes the idea to Macaulay, emphasizing careful reading over rapid skimming.
The Urrutia regime pledges immediate constitutional government and elections within 18 to 24 months as Latin America trends toward democracy. The piece notes regional coups, military roles, historical U.S. policy shifts, and debates over U.S. involvement and embargo effects on Batista and Castro factions.
Dr George W Crane argues fear is contagious and courage is infectious. A collie Fritz and other dogs in Indiana learned to dread thunder from one incident, while positive parental example can inoculate children against lasting phobias.
Moscow deputy premier Anastas I. Mikoyan arrives about Jan 16 prompting U S officials to balance personal security measures with openness to possible peace talks on Berlin and Europe. Dulles pursues firm policy yet remains flexible and prepared for voluntary controls or a standby bill to curb inflation and ease tensions amid desegregation resistance in Virginia.
AP News Analyst James Marlow reports that President Eisenhower and Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson issued parallel state of the union style messages. Johnson’s 12 point program, delivered before a Texas business audience, rivals the President’s forthcoming plan. Johnson’s broad critique and preemptive publicity shape the year’s political agenda.
Clifford W. Rose of Hilltop is assigned to the 314th Air Division at Osan Air Base Korea for a 13 month tour of duty. He is a career airman and serves with his wife Dorothy and their child Rhonda.
Corporal Larry F. King re-enlists in the Marines for six years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred King of 167 River Ave, Oak Hill, and husband of Betty M. Bradley. He took the oath at the Marine recruiting office.
The managing editor McQuade leads the Beckley edition of the Beckley News, with Associated Press rights noted. Home delivery options include daily and Sunday carrier or distributor services, weekly and monthly rates, and disclaimers that carriers and distributors are independent contractors.
King enlisted in October 1956 and earned a letter of appreciation for clerical work in the Field Maintenance Flight while serving in the Marine Corps Recruit Dept San Diego. Airman 2C James L. Adams volunteered time to aid the flight. he is 21, a Mark Twain High School 1985 grad, and husband to Jean Rines. He trained at Sampson N Y Keesler Miss and West Palm Beach Fla and is stationed at Ladd AFB Fairbanks Alaska with the 5060th CAMG since September 1957. His wife and eight month old son James Lewis Jr live apart. Specialist 5 Stanley M Belcher arrives on Okinawa to join the Army Medical Service Group.
Hal Boyle notes a growing parade of threats as a great decade for hypochondriacs unfolds with eighty new viruses impacting the human system and prompting heightened health fears and curiosity about unseen dangers.
A collage of curiosities notes drastic shifts in daily life from salt value to milk routes. It cites 750 million US prescriptions yearly, coffee breaks rising above tea fondness, and asks light questions about duties, diets, and social habits. It also mentions a yeast pill claim, tax rules on recliners, and a survey on husbands helping with chores.
Scientists explain how muscles fit over bones across animals and how fossils become rock. Ancient giants like Brontosaurus and Stegosaurus show massive frames and protective plates. Stegosaurus carried a roofed back, while leg bones supported a 20 foot plant eater.
New York humor column recaps Diana Dors appearance in cold weather and quips on fashion, nudist image, and jokes about avoiding coats. Mentions Steve Allen show, Hollywood plans, and various entertainment figures with playful, non-graphic gossip tone.
Fifty years ago Raleigh records note the post office will receive a Washington portrait two cent stamp from Washington. The new design encircles the profile with no top figures, replacing the old square frame with a full face of the president.
The Raleigh County school board votes to keep schools open while Charleston officials assure funding will be provided to sustain operations. A high school debating team defeats Beaver and Shady Spring rivals, and Shady Spring gains a new vocational building while Eccles Junior High gets a combined auditorium and gym. An editorial backs the board, notes personal liability relief, and urges Legislature to honor existing contracts with teachers and staff.
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