This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1959
Page
4
The piece defends lawmakers who support letting voters decide liquor by the drink. It condemns temperance and pro- wet labeling as unfair, notes coercive tactics by both sides, and calls for a democracy driven showdown to let citizens determine the policy. It urges respecting majority will and protecting legislators from unjust accusations.
Martha K. aged 17 a high school senior complains of blue mood and thoughts of self harm. The article advocates mental prodding through daily routines and deliberate action to awaken energy and improve mood and personality, citing public speakers and performers acting animated to project vitality.
Argentina's Frondizi, first civilian president in 28 years, arrives in Washington with a 12 day visit as U S aid to his country totals 329 million dollars under an IMF loan package. He faces domestic unrest and oil needs while seeking to ease tensions with the United States.
Stanberry Missouri Headlight notes dangers of unloaded guns as a home killer per the National Safety Council while Aline Oklahoma Chronoscope reports Soviet support for MIGs to attack Quemoy Island and U S aid to Chinese Nationalists with sidewinders, provoking Reds reaction and critique that cannot please the Commies.
Hal Boyle profiles Kim Novak as a top star wary of gossip and the glare of fame. She desires marriage and children but won’t rush, saying glamour is interior and she values genuine acting over praise for being a pro. She finds life in the spotlight trying but remains hopeful for a good year ahead.
The prompt describes a hungry shark as a fast, dangerous predator with razor teeth and hidden reserve teeth. It notes big man eaters off Australia and South Africa coasts and occasional encounters along the Atlantic, plus shark repellent life raft gear and armature of feeding behavior.
Roy Lee Harmon writes about returning home to Danville Boone County after 25 years. He recalls how places changed yet finds happiness in resuming newspaper work and collecting local legislative news for readers at home and the Post-Herald.
In 1947 I left Beckley Post-Herald after ten years as sports editor and pursued other writing. A return to journalism came when Editor Needy McQuade offered to have me cover the state legislature, questioning whether years away would dull my news sense.
A seasoned newspaper man speaks of enduring zeal for journalism despite years passing. He notes enthusiasm remains strong, battle scars visible, yet heart remains youthful for the craft he loves.
A devotional prayer from Roy H. Stetler of Harrisburg Pennsylvania addressing divine forgiveness for indifference and waning zeal in worship. The text asks for preachers and laypeople to show life without God. It seeks to move believers from mere membership to guiding souls to a new life in Christ.
A light column from New York recalls Peggy Cass and others sharing good deeds and inspiring acts. Highlights include Cass helping a Chicago-hitchhiker with 50 cents, Hollywood generosity from Jan Sterling and Paul Douglas, and remarks on kindness from Rosalind Russell and Jack Paar. The piece weaves humor with morale, ending with a playful quip about a generous act.
From the Hinton Independent Herald Hon M F Matheny a Raleigh Republican legislator urges prayer to save the state but the speaker declines. Amid clashes among prohibitionists WCTU and BeHar s saloon the aim is to pull the state through. Seven presidential electors chose Taft for president and Sherman for vice president. Electors include E M McPeek Fayette County and A A Lilly Raleigh County.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.