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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

2

Drunk Drivers and Road Safety in West Virginia

Editorial argues strict enforcement and better testing to curb drunk driving. It notes current laws vary, calls for standardized sobriety tests, speed detection, and stronger penalties, citing Virginia and national experts.

West Virginias Charles J. Frahke University of Virginia American’ Medical Association West Virginia Charleston Department of Public Safety Law Virginia Better Homes‘ & Gardens New York Idaho Kansas

Editorial Reprint Missing Pictures From California

A fragmentary editorial note discusses a request for photographs, mentioning California and reprints in a disrupted, garbled form. The readable elements reference sending pictures and reception of reprints, with unclear attribution.

Education fashion and social studies in the classroom

Brief critique of how social studies is taught under new education orders. The piece mocks a young instructor imposed to cover geography history economics and civics, noting the breadth of topics and the improbability of a single teacher mastering them. It questions spelling and moral impact on fifth graders.

América

Understanding Colds and Their Mostly Harmless Treatments

The piece notes mass testing for a form of grippe causing sore throat and fever, cites statistics on expected colds per winter, and estimates a five billion dollar annual cost. It states no cure exists, but rest and medicines lessen misery, with a week to recover if treated, and seven days if not.

Saathus

Public safety fears as icicles menace city pedestrians

The article reports on dangerous ice formations hanging from buildings on Main and South streets posing risks to passersby. An acting caretaker at Little Beaver Park warns newspapers and plans to inform skaters once the lake freezes, while other local notes mention a 90 year old winner in a national coloring contest and a minister's humorous funeral anecdote.

Jour Beckley Heber Little Beaver Park Yover Jake Sara Frances Steffey George W. Steffey W. C. St. Beckley Sara Frances

Jerry Lewis blasts Hollywood crowds in New York interview

Jerry Lewis vented at New York crowds while promoting his upcoming Las Vegas shows. He complained Hollywood audiences are blasé and singled out a few famous names as he recalled past experiences, saying New York audiences are warmer and he loves the city. He discussed film and stage plans, including a Palace engagement and the Dean Martin partnership.

New York Jerry Lewis Hollywood Terry Jerry Sylvia Harry Dean+ Martin Jack “Keller Jer Lewis Los Angeles Fontainebleau Beach Sands Las Vegas Palace Dean Patti Jerry . Lewis Stack Slugger Earl Grace Kelly Howell Conant Manaco Reupert “Allen Arthur, Jacobs

Case Records of Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case T316

Norma Q aged 17 a shy high school senior seeks help for acne and self loathing. The article explains acne myths causes skin as toxin eliminator and offers practical steps diet diary cleansing routines hot towels blackhead removal and gentle care plus social tips to boost self esteem.

Norma Q High Schiool

Coach Irish era noted for team imagery and spectacle

A fragment recalls Coach Irish and Kartoffel painting players numbers on their football shoes to help spectators identify bettors during a scramble. It also praises Gorgeous Gussie Gams as a standout co ed cheerleader and center of attraction, noted for perfect form all season.

Kartoffel Gussie Gams Cohann

Most of Presidents Have Been Fishermen

Hal Boyle surveys a feature from The Fisherman magazine noting many U S presidents from Washington to Eisenhower were avid anglers. It cites quotes about fishing and privacy, plus anecdotes on cap fashion and hat trends reflecting public figures and occupations.

White House Washington, D.C U.S Dwight Eisenhower George Washington North America Izaak Walton Calvin Coolidge Grover Cleveland Herbert Hoover

Draft program reshapes draft age service rules

Washington reports a Pentagon plan to let 18 to 26 year olds avoid 24 months of active duty by volunteering six months of active duty then entering reserves or guard. The new system contrasts with present rules and faces opposition from the National Guard Association and possible congressional review.

Washington Army Lewis. B.' Hershey Selective ‘Service Pentagon Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower National Guard Guard .Com Guard Ready Reserve National Guard Assn Congress

Prayer excerpt from Ellis Schweickard at Sheridan School

A prayer fragment from Ellis K Schweickard of MinneapolisMinnesota and Sheridan School asks for daily gratitude and good deeds. It seeks blessings on hands and thoughts, living in love with neighbors and guiding lives through Jesus.

Ellis K. Schweickshard Minneapolis Minn Sheridan School

Oddball Football Pool Picks and Quirky Misreads

The column ribbingly notes a faux All-American football pool, a man missing his ticket after selecting a nine‑teamer for November 10 games, Elwood Shotglass surpassing sobriety distance records, and a bizarre TV set fault during a Oklahoma Notre Dame telecast.

Milt Zadok Dumkopt Oklahoma

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