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A Shakespeare quote on fate and resistance to winds and tides, urging acceptance of what fate imposes with quiet resolve.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1959
Page
4
Severance tax would help solve West Va problems
A WV House bill by Mrs Nell Walker would levy a ten cent per ton severance tax on coal and also tax oil gas and timber. The measure aims to fund schools roads and the state medical school and could yield about 18 to 22 million annually. Proponents argue it won’t wreck coal but would repair the state’s finances despite opposition from absentee landlords and lobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Nell Walker
Fayette
William Marland
West
Marland
Beckley
House of Representatives
House
Congress
America
Senate
Positive Thinking Drives American Leadership, Doctor Says
Dr George W Crane argues positive thinking fuels success and strength. He cites Terre Haute tree work crews and Hendy Iron Works examples, plus a World War II lab test showing handgrip gains from positive versus negative mental cues, asserting attitude shapes achievement and invention.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Hulmans
America
West
Hendy Iron Works
California
Thankful reflections and West Virginia campaign remarks
A Beckley mother thanks community helpers for her children’s upbringing in a heartfelt letter. The piece shifts to Sen. Jennings Randolph in Dallas, praising grass roots campaigns and discussing West Virginia coal mining, employment decline, and state living conditions amid national recession. Kinard prayer closes.
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American Road Builders Association
Dallas
Jennings Randolph
West Virginia
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Promoted to private first class on Okinawa Clyde A. Kessler of Lochgelly served in the storage branch of the Army Ordnance Group in the Ryukyu Islands. Anthony Milkovich, returning to San Diego aboard the USS Shangri la after a nine month Far East tour with the Seventh Fleet, is the son of Lanark residents. Wyoming County men Ronald Dye of Otsego and Tex Mullens of Allen Junction completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson. Pvt James H. Tygrett, Fayetteville, joined Southern European Task Force ceremonies in Vicenza, Italy. James B. Shifflette Jr., Mullens, promoted to specialist four in Germany with the 24th Infantry Division. Freddie R. Layman, Colcord, returned to Long Beach aboard the USS Everett F. Larson after a seven month Far East duty with Destroyer Division 92.
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Okinawa
Army Ordnance Group
Ryukyu Islands
Clyde A. Kessler
John O. Kessler
Lochgelly
Army
Fort Knox
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Collins High School
San Diego
Calif
Shangrila
Seventh Fleet
Far East
Anthony Milkovich
Lanark
Wyoming County
Fort Jackson
Ronald M, Dye
Vicenza
Italy
I’vt
James H. Tygrett
Mason H. Tygrett
Fayetteville
124Th Signal Company
Europe
Fayetteville High School
Germany
24Th Infantry Division
James B. Shifflette Jr
Mullens
24Th Signal Battalion
Fort Bragg
N. C
Destroyer Division 92
Long Beach
Freddie R. Layman
Enola Layman
Colcord
Everett F. Larson
Beckley News Rates and Delivery Terms
The article lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options for Beckley newspapers, noting different durations and prices. It specifies tax, carrier arrangements, and that carriers operate as independent contractors, with the newspaper not liable for advance payments to agents.
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LEO Alct
West Virginia
2Bc
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Lem
Van Heflin Prefers Acting Over Directing
Hal Boyle notes Van Heflin’s unusual ambition to remain an actor. The ex-sailor, famed for literacy and charm, says he never wanted to direct or produce, believing his looks aren’t ideal for always getting the girl. He enjoys variety to keep from getting bored.
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New York
van Heflin
Heflin
California
San Francisco
University of Oklahoma
Yale
Ohroadway
Katharine Hepburn
Van
Frances Neal
Mason Dixon Line Quiz and Actor Profiles
Quiz on history asks about Mason Dixon Line authorship and dates. The piece notes Mason and Dixon surveyed the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland from 1763 to 1767 and later influenced national debates on free and slave states. It also previews actor Heflin and Van Dyke profiles with career details and personal reflections.
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Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New World
Congress
Missouri
Ohio River
Louisiana Purchase
Maine
Mason and Dixon
Dads Comeback Noted in Mike DiSalle Inauguration Rumors
Earl Wilson notes a rise of dad figures in public life as Mike DiSalle inaug- rates Ohio's governor era. The piece highlights Tony DiSalle's upbringing, Mike's past, and playful digs about political images. It also mentions other entertainment notes and a quip about husbands' stories as fashion material.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dean Martin
Danny Thomas
Bob Hope
Doris Day
Hopalong Cassidy
Polly Bergen
Clark Gable
Peggy King
Ted Lewis
Mike DiSalle
Frank Sinatra
Marty Sinatra
Weehawken, N
Mike
Tony DiSalle
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Dad
Pops
Toots Shor
Georgetown University
New York
Harry Truman
John Daly
Castro
Cuba
Daddy
Beckley Hotel Demand Signals Strong Local Recovery
Editorial notes Beckley conditions improving as hotels turn away guests nightly. Advertised leg of lamb priced at 19 cents per pound. Mrs. Joe T. Smith, wife of Congressman Smith, hosted West Virginia delegation wives at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington. Attendance included Mrs. John Kee, Mrs. Jennings Randolph, Mrs. Andrew Edmiston, and Mrs. George W. Johnston. J. E. Craft, president of Consolidated Bus Lines, spoke at a bus employes dinner. Homer Fitzpatrick named maintenance superintendent. Dorsey Smith promoted to traffic manager.
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Beckley
Joe T. Smith
Congressman Smith
West Virginia
Shoreham
Washington
John Kee
Jennings Randolph
Andrew Edmiston
George W. Johnston
J. E. Craft
Consolidated Bus Lines
Homer Fitzpatrick
Dorsey Smith
50 Years Ago From 1909 Marriage Licenses and Mine Disasters
50 years ago notes report marriage licenses for James H. Lilly and Mrs Elizabeth J Richardson and Andrew S Burnside and Almira L Dunbar. Ben Davis, president of United Mine Workers in West Virginia, charged Lick Branch mine in Mae Dowell county with mining law violations after two explosions killed over a hundred men. A bill in the House of Delegates, by Dr G Epling of McDowell county, seeks to compel grand juries to examine county jails.
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James H. Lilly
Elizabeth J. Richardson
Andrew S. Burnside
Almira L Dunbar
Ben Davis
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Lick Branch
MaeDowell County
House of Delegates
Dr G
Epling
McDowell County
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