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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1957

Page

2

Editorial Thought On Ignorance And Prejudice

Opinion note reflecting on how ignorance creates a sense of endless time for prejudice and how error seems lasting, attributed to Robert Alt.

Robert Alt

West Virginia Growth Depends on Schools and Recreation

A United States survey of Connecticut manufacturing preferences notes that beauty, good schools, and recreation attract industry. West Virginia needs to improve schools and expand recreational facilities to compete, as taxes and transport costs deter growth. Coal and lumber are available locally, potentially offsetting Connecticut’s material gaps.

West Virginia Connecticut

Underwood's Inaugural Tone Signals Bold West Virginia Start

West Virginia begins a new era as Governor Cecil Underwood and a new Legislature face promises versus reality. The inaugural speech challenged officials to resign during the transition, pledged minimal taxes, and favored a blunt fixed approach to state departments, drawing praise from some and demur from others.

West Virginia Cecil Underwood Underwood Underwood -Bot West Virginia

Israel's Gaza Policy and Withdrawal Talks in 1950s Era

The report summarizes Israel's stance on Gaza as a special problem, notes Golda Meir's classification, and cites Ben-Gurion’s refusal to allow foreign forces in occupied Sinai while signaling possible withdrawal. It recalls Egyptian control after 1949 armistice, mass prisoner captures, and UN refugee camps for Palestinians.

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Stolen Coal Rocks Killarney Church Struggle

A Killarney resident laments theft of over half the church coal as the Methodist congregation, with three members and a new pastor Rev. Charles Cox, fights to heat the parsonage and keep services alive amid mine closures. The note ends urging shame on the thief.

Killarney Charles Cox

Arms Race Looms As Peace Talks Stall In U N

The Eisenhower administration plans a near two billion dollar rise in defense spending as disarmament talks with Russia stall. Lodge presented a new U N plan while the budget signals a three billion dollar yearly increase, with two billion for armaments. The parties clash over international inspection and space missile testing, highlighting deep distrust.

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Prayer text from Wilmette Parish Methodist Church

A provided prayer asks for God living guidance and sight beyond daily fear and evil. It seeks spiritual clarity and faithfulness to unseen spiritual truths in Christ's name. Written by Charles M. Crowe of Wilmette Illinois, a parish minister.

Wilmette Wilmette ’Parish Methodist Church

Paul Whiteman Still Has Same Old Energy

In a New York interview at 67, Paul Whiteman the original King of Jazz recalls peak 1920s shows at the Hippodrome, his shift from bandleader to a lifelong entertainer, and lessons from peers like Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. He cites earnings, wild parties, and the rise of singers over bands, insisting his spark remains and he is never bored.

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Interview Transcript: Joe Friday on Noahs Ark Cancellation

In Hollywood Sgt Joe Friday alias Jack Webb discusses NBC cancelling Noahs Ark after 39 color films. He notes $52,000 per remaining film potential rerun profits, ratings or time slot affected the show, and plans to pursue a feature film then more Dragnet projects.

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Sinatra Opens Copa Anniversary Night in New York

The article recalls Frankie Sinatra’s 21st wedding anniversary party at the Copacabana in New York. It notes a starry guest list including Marlene Dietrich Judy Garland Joe DiMaggio Sammy Davis Jr. and Johnnie Ray. Sinatra jokes about his key and toasts Scotland while other showbiz figures mingle and plan future appearances.

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Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case

A psychologist explains how a bright girl Donna becomes cruel to animals after witnessing farm slaughter with her father. He links early exposure to farm butchering to later callousness and urges empathy training and pet ownership to teach the Golden Rule to children.

Donna G Donna Rudolph

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