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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1959
Page
4
How's The Family Income? 1957 Census Bureau Findings
The Census Bureau reports a typical family cash income around 5000 dollars for 1957, with equal numbers above and below this amount. About 1 in 10 earned 10000 or more, 1 in 7 earned 2000 or less. Incomes in cities exceed rural areas, and regional differences exist, with higher income in West and Northeast and lower in the South. No tax figures included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Census Bureau
West
Northeast
North Central States
South
Resolution to Diet Remains Hard as January Fades
The piece notes many people fail New Year diets by mid January and that fat is not simple to reduce. It argues animal fats raise cholesterol, discusses metabolism issues, and warns against fad diets and pills. It urges medical guidance to lose weight safely.
Johnson wins as liberals fail to change filibuster rule
In Washington Lyndon Johnson outmaneuvered Senate liberals who sought to change Rule No. 22 to allow a simple majority to stop a filibuster. Johnson proposed a compromise requiring a simple majority of those present, winning enough votes while disappointing civil rights supporters and keeping Southern Democrats united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington (Ap
Senate
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Congress
Dot Johnson
Boyfriend in boot camp sparks dating advice debate
A college freshman asks whether to continue a letters-only romance with a sports-enthusiast boyfriend who lacks social polish and offers little reciprocity. A columnist urges breaking up before boot camp, while the speaker considers his possible need for support. The piece critiques flippant professional counsel and stresses considerate guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnan
Dr. Crane
Donna
Advice Columns Need Scientific Backing For Readers
Newspaper clinic warns against lighthearted advice and urges medically informed guidance. Columnist urges writers to add rigorous science to help readers facing serious issues from heartbreak to crisis, offering Dr Crane as a model and inviting reader submissions with postage for booklets.
Cheese for Hungry Children Sparks WV Senator Letter
A UMWA Local 5949 letter to Sen. Jennings Randolph appeals for continued cheese on the federal commodities list for Minden West Virginia families. Randolph replies notes shortages, discusses legislation to broaden food procurement and aid, and credits state action possibilities. The piece also covers the National Wildlife Federation's 1959 Wildlife Conservation Stamp series illustrated by Roger Tory Peterson and other artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMWA
Jennings Randolph
Congress
West Virginia
Minden W
Agricultural Marketing Service
Randolph
W. Va
C. H. Leach
Minden
West
National Wildlife Federation
Roger Tory Peterson
Carl Burger
al Kreml
Don Eckleberry
Bob Hines
Maynard Reece
Michael Be
Vans
J. N.ding Darling
Federation
Military Men Graduating Infantry Course At Camp Lejeune
Two area Marines completed a four week infantry training course at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Pvt. William P Hull of Beckley son of Mr and Mrs John W Hull and Pvt. William O Horne Jr son of Mr and Mrs William O Horne Mullens are listed among graduates.
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Camp Lejeune
WN. C
William P. Hull
John W. Hull
McKinney Sr
Marines Promoted as Private First Class at Parris Island
Guy C Cox and W A McNeish are highlighted for leadership during recruit training at Parris Island. McNeish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNeish, earned a promotion to private first class after selection from his platoon. The report covers Marine training, stationing aboard USS Bennington, and three service members from West Virginia communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parris Island
S. C
Marine Corps
Guy C, Cox, Polwight
Marines
William A. McNeish
Robert McNeish
Old Crow Reed
Crow
Marshall College
West Virginia
Bennington
Seventh Fleet
Far East
Clyde Preston
Aire Man
C. i Martin
Crab Orchard
James R. Farley
A. C. Farley
Odd
Bel Geddes finds glamour in stage screen and TV
New York reports actress Barbara Bel Geddes says the glamorous life is hard work and versatility across stage screen and television has driven her success. She emphasizes sustained effort over fame as she navigates multiple media.
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Barbara Bel Geddes
Barbara
Norman Bel Geddes
Hollywood
Eddie Condon
Virginia de Luce
Boston
Detroit
Irene Heller
V. W
Irving Heller
Century plant and theater notes in a mixed feature
The century plant is an Amarylidaceae native to dry Mexican soils and flowers after five to 60 years before dying and producing suckers. Its sap makes pulque used to distill mescal. leaves yield soap and fibers for cards and ropes. The rest covers Barbara Bel Geddes’ acting career, family, and homes.
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Mexico
Celia McClellan
Carbon Hill
Ala
Beckley
Earl Wilson Bob Hope's Brother Misses Globe-Trotter
A column notes Bob Hope's brother George Hope, a writer on a TV show, has trouble reaching Bob while recounting social humor and anecdotes. It mentions others like Fidel Castro, Raft, Ella Logan, and Eva Gabor, with light gossip about celebrity moves and a closing quip about Earl's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Misses
Globe-Trotter
New York
George
Peter Lind Hayes
Mary Healy
Bob
George Hope
Air Force
Australia
Core
Ella Logan
George Raft
Cuba
Ella
Georgie
Fidel Castro
Raft
Errol Flynn
East Side
Jackie Jensens
Red Sox
Castro
Andersonville
Constance Bennett
Chicago
Ron Randell
Suzie Wong
U. S
Mike Nichols
Nicholas
May
TWA
St. Bernard
Earl’s
Two
Roger Price
Bob Lewis
Earl
CWA Employment Push Expands Welfare Projects in Raleigh County
James H. McGinnis, Beckley state director of the National Reemployment Service, announced that 48,645 people have been placed from relief rolls on Civil Works projects and 35,222 CWA jobs have been filed. The CWA, which earlier built roads, airports, privies, bus sheds, walls and conducted surveys, now undertakes new activities to aid public welfare including health support and coordination with the U S geodetic survey.
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James H. McGinnis
Beckley
National Reemployment Service
Civil Works Administration
Santa Claus
Raleigh
United States Aeodetic Survey
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