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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

2

Interposition Doctrine Surfaces in Southern School Struggle

Four Southern governors urged interposition at a conference to resist school desegregation. The term means challenge to federal authority, with states asserting sovereignty and seeking constitutional amendment. Supporters differ on whether it implies protest or outright defiance, echoing Civil War era supremacy debates.

Supreme Court U. S Virginia Thomas B. Stanley Senate Georgia Marvin Griffin

Kremlin Expands Diplomatic Footprint Worldwide

The Kremlin widens diplomacy with new heads of mission in 12 countries since November, recognizing Sudan and offering relations, discussing trade and aid in Latin America, Libya, India, Afghanistan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Pakistan, and Australia. Moscow aims to push economic aid, trade, and propaganda while courting new UN members.

Kremlin Sudan Siberia Russia Latin America Valerian Zorin West Germany Nikoli Generalov Libya India Afghanistan Syria United Nations Egypt Lebanon Pakistan Soviet Union Middle East Australia

Wildlife Conservation Stamps Mark 19th Series

The National Wildlife Federation begins distribution of its 19th Wildlife Conservation Stamps addressing endangered species and wildlife camouflage. The 1956 issue highlights six endangered species and a camouflage series led by honorary chairman Walt Disney, with 24 additional species depicted by American nature artists.

National Wildlife Federation Congress Ding Darling Federation Ernest Swift Walt Disney America

Crowded Misadventures and Courtroom Quips Across Cities

A Chicago secretary survives a locked vault ordeal after misreading a door sign and using tools to pry free. Judges in Birmingham and Charleston deliver humorous courtroom moments, with a DUI case, novocain brief, and a bay rum remark. Sioux Falls sees a boxing mishap as a featherweight forgets trunks, delaying the match but awarding a sportsmanship trophy.

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Credit Buying Gets High Level Attention in 1950s Economy

Washington reports that consumer credit and installment buying surged in the early 1950s, with auto purchases a major factor. President Eisenhower hints at possible controls, urging Congress to consider restoring government power to regulate consumer credit terms.

Washington Eisenhower Congress

Prayer for Aid and Comfort From Fifth Avenue Minister

A devotional blessing asks eternal God to awaken need for thee and grant peace to troubled lives. It honors those who help others and seeks courage through trust in Christ, attributed to John Sutherland Bonnell of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Christ John Sutherland Bonnell Ny.c Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

Kim Novak Keeps Grounded Image Amid Hollywood Hype

Chicago born actress Kim Novak, 22, discusses staying down-to-earth amid a massive career buildup. She walks to work from a studio dorm, pays modest room and board, and notes her rise from modeling to film with a seven year contract while avoiding the glamour circuit and smoking or drinking.

Kim Reals Kim Hollywood Kien Chicago

Hall Will Run For Raleigh Sheriff But Denies Pressure

Evan Hall says he will be a candidate for Raleigh County sheriff and plans to file his formal application soon. He emphasizes he is an independent, uncontrolled candidate and that his decision came without external insistence. The column notes discussions with Sheriff John C. Ward but says no link was proven between Ward and Hall's run.

Evan Hall Raleigh Hall John C. Ward Ward

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

Airman 3 C. Clark Gilmore, on 30 day furlough with his mother in Athens, is a Stoco High School alumnus who completed 12 weeks in intelligence at Sheppard AFB Texas and basic training at Sampson AFB New York. He heads to Japan for a two year tour. His brother Airman C Ronald Gilmore is stationed at Plattsburgh AFB New York as an information specialist. He also is a Stoco High School alumnus scheduled to leave Fort Bragg North Carolina for Fort Campbell Kentucky next month to join the activated 101st Airborne Division. M Sgt Howard Manning, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Manning, Crab Orchard, will join the 101st at Fort Campbell as part of the Screaming Eagle division. Manning is a supplyman in First Battalion Headquarters Company with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team at Fort Bragg, slated to be integrated into the division at its activation. He joined the 187th in June 1944 and entered the Army in 1941.

Raleigh @ Register Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley W. Va Hinton C. A. McQuade Ering Etor Associated Press AP News National Advertising STORY Brooks & Finley Inc New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco West Virginia Mmutracion Kim Novak Hollywood Marilyn Monroe Kim Grace Kelly Monroe Miss Novak YWTCA C. Clark Gilmore Keith Gilmore Athens Stoco High School Sheppard Air Force Base Tex Sampson Air Force Base N.Y Japan Airman C. Ronald Gilmore Plattsburgh N. Y Strategic Air Command Base Fort Bragg N. C Fort Campbell 101St Airborne Division Howard K. Manning Ah Howard Manning 187Th Airborne Regimental Combat Team Screaming Eagle Manning 187Th Army

Ozark Jubilee Boosts Red Foley Over TV Stars

A Springfield reader reports Ozark Jubilee on ABC outdrawing Jackie Gleason and Perry Como in audience appeal. Red Foley dominates with a two camera, informal show from the Colonial Hotel suite and theater, featuring Fran Allison and local talent.

Springfield Ozarks Catfish Country Jackie Gleason Perry Como Ozark Red Foley Red Jackie Perry Hollywood Broadway St. Louis Kansas City Tulsa Wichita Des Moines E. W Ozark Airlines Colonial Truman Fran Allison

Nightly TV Show Sparks Small-Town Pride and Celebrity Gossip

Report reads like a collage of gossip and lighthearted notes from publics figures and locales. Crowds in Hinds ville Arkansas and McAlester Oklahoma cheer for a Gleason appearance while small Springfield enjoys a live network TV show status.

Worry Clinic Case Dr. Crane Appeals to Readership

A psychologist writes that newspapers spread scientific sex education and guidance, citing reader letters about preventing divorce and aiding teens. He notes high school youth rely on press counsel and claims nearly one million copies of a sex booklet have been distributed in Wisconsin. He also answers mail and promotes booklets while including odd editorial asides about science and a stray note on fisheries.

Lem R Dr. Crane William Wrigley Jr America Voltaire Tre Wisconsin Wisconsin Jour~nalism

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