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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1959

Page

9

President urges thrift to curb inflation amid spending battles

The article argues the President’s thrift plan hinges on Congress and public willingness to forgo current spending for long term price stability. It notes defense and housing cuts, reduced veterans benefits, and fewer government workers as possible steps, with inflation blamed on spending and wage growth. The piece warns of mixed business and stock market reactions amid fiscal tightening.

Sam Dawson AP Business News NEW York Congress Sam Defense Department Defense

Balloon Adventurers Reach New York After Atlantic Crossing

Three crew members of the British balloon Small World arrived at Idlewild from Barbados, ending a 24 day Atlantic voyage in a 15 foot plastic gondola lifeboat after being forced down nine hours after launch on December 12 from the Canary Islands. Leader Arno Eiloart, aged 51, recounted the storm ordeal and the survival journey with two other men and a woman aboard the improvised craft.

New York Idlewild Aimort Barbados Arno! Eiloart Canary Islands

California land baron's grandson dies by suicide at mansion

Irvine California. Myford Irvine 58 grandson of a California land baron shot and killed himself in the basement of the Irvine family mansion. Deputy Coroner James Pond said he used two guns. The mansion sits on the Irvine Ranch near the Orange County town sharing the family name.

Irvine Calif Myford Irvine California James Pond Irvine Ranch Orange County

TV clubs aim to raise standards and widen viewers

UNESCO official Henry Cassirer argues Teleclubs in France Japan and other countries mobilize rural audiences to discuss programs and push for better broadcasting. He notes uplift TV faces competition from entertainment but proposes international exchanges and targeted viewer feedback to improve impact.

United Nations N. Y Henry R. Cassirer Cbs-Tv France Japan Italy England Cassirer Unesco Europe Canadian Farm Forum

Efrem Zimbalist Jr Forges Path From TV to Movies

Hollywood brief notes say Warner Bros signed Efrem Zimbalist Jr a year after deeming him a Broadway and TV talent. His lineage includes violinist father Efrem Zimbalist and Alma Gluck mother, with early sound-film history linked to his father. Zimbalist faces doubt about switching from 77 Sunset Strip to films, while Tommy Sands pursues dramatic acting and four upcoming non vocal pictures.

Hollywood Warner Bros Efrem Zimbalist, Jr Ronald Colman Warners Zimbalist Alma Gluck Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia Josh Logan Yale Air Force Colman Zimalist Tommy Sands

Teen private eye dream ends with stolen car arrest

In Indianapolis an adolescent with plans to be a private investigator was stopped after police nabbed him and two other youths driving a stolen vehicle. A search revealed a private detective badge and handcuffs on the youth, who was jailed in the same restraints.

Indianapolis

Institute for Advanced Study Offers Real Ivory Tower

SAUL PETT AP Writer notes the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton is a serene, invitation-only haven for scholars from around the world. It houses 120 visiting members with a faculty of 22 and emphasizes independent research over classrooms or curricula, earning the label an intellectual hotel and decompression chamber.

Princeton N. J Institute For Advance Study Institute America Europe Africa Orient Albert Einstein Einstein Arnold Toynbee Eliot Oswald Vedlen Benjamin D. Meritt George F. Kennan State Department Russia Louis Bamberger Felix Fuld Robert Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Veblen C. N. Yang

Fire Holds Back Despite Delayed Firemen

In Rosenhayn New Jersey a blaze in an overheated kerosene stove damaged the Schultz home. Mrs Schultz phoned for help and waited as firemen arrived after a long pause caused by a train blocking a railroad crossing two blocks away.

Governor McKeldin’s Registration Status Confirmed

A Baltimore reporter spoke with the Board of Election Supervisors to verify rumor that Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin changed his voting registration from Annapolis to Baltimore. The clerk denied the change, saying the governor remains registered as a Republican.

Baltimore Board of Election Supervisors Theodore R. McKeldin Annapolis

Funeral Notices for Mays and Berry

Dr W C Mays aged 72 of Stam ford Road died Sunday at home. Body to be moved to residence 4 PM January 12 with funeral Tuesday January 13 at 2 PM at the residence, burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers named. Medical Society members honorary. Arrangements by Keyser Bryant Funeral Home. Edgar Berry age 77 of Temple Street died Saturday at a local hospital. Body to residence 4 PM January 12, funeral January 13 at Church of God Prince, burial Sunset Memorial Park. Nephews pallbearers. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home. Florists.

Berry Edgar Temple Street Theody Rose and Quesenberry South Kanawha Street Church of God Prince Henry Withrow Sunset Memorial Park Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Florists

Wright's Radio Service Advertisement Declares Pickup Repair

TV And Radio Service See Arnett Lilly Harper Road Radio Service beside 5th Wheel CL 2-7841 Free pickup and delivery Home and auto radios repaired Pickup and delivery service All work guaranteed Wright's Radio Service Dial CL 2-3509.

Morris Arnett Lilly Harper Road 5Th Wheel Wright Dial Lovitz Television Service Beckley John W. Eye West Neville St Reepee Ashworth & Sparks, Inc Prince St Beckley Foster Hardware CO Main St

Youths accused after auto parts theft in Petersburg

A man said five youths tried to sell him two fender skirts stolen from a parked car. Police arrested the youths and charged them with stealing auto parts. The report notes the incident and also mentions a TV program gimmick encouraging viewer farm-topic feedback.

Petersburg

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