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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1957

Page

6

Prison is Home to the Farriss Family in Texas

HUNTSVILLE Texas reports on the Farriss clan tied to crime across the Southwest. Twana Clyde Fabies 41 serves life for robbery Jerry Leonard Farriss 20 awaits robbery and assault trials Hurble Franklin Farriss Sr. 42 released from prison faces burglary charges Hurbie Franklin Farriss Jr. 21 died in the electric chair Bethel Raymond Farriss 24 serves two years for burglary Margie L Zegleh herself a former prisoner who shot multiple husbands Raymond Hamilton a relative once jailed and executed Clyde Barrow associate Bonnie Parker once linked to headlines. The piece questions heredity versus environment in shaping a criminal family.

Huntsville Tex Fairris Texas State Prison Southwest Twana Clyde Fabies Jerry Leonard Falrris Hurble Franklin Falrris Sr Kana Hurbie Franklin Fairris Jr Oklahoma Bethel Raymond Fairris Hurbie Sr Burlglary Margie L. Zegleh Bethel Hurb‘e Jr Floyd Hamilton Souiiwest Desperadoes Leavenworth Kan Texas Raymond Hamilton Raymond Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Federal Reformatory Ivana Ome Margie Bethel Raymond Burbie Jr Ie Hurbie Jr Jdeath M. E Big Boy

Wilson Remark May Boost National Guard Support

Washington supporters say Defense Secretary Wilson’s remark on draft dodging could aid the National Guard. Maj. Gen. Ellard Walsh denounced the claim as a lie, noting Guard units’ Korea service and that those enlisting were under draft age. Bennett predicts the episode helps counter a Pentagon order requiring six months active duty for new guardsmen.

Washington Lp National Guard Wilson Guard Koea Ellard Walsh Walsh The National Guard. Assn Mewsmen Korea Defense Secretary House Armed Services Committee Charles E. Bennett Fla Pentagon

TV and Radio Star Gobel on East and West Humor

TV and Radio by Charles Mercer discusses George Gobel on NBC TV, his New York appearances, and how fame presses him to be funny everywhere. The piece notes the evolving TV season with shows like Hey Jeannie, Jeannie Carson, and mentions sponsorships, renewals, and Gobel’s relaxed onstage persona.

Charles Mercer New York George Gobel Nbc-Tv Hollywood Gobel Pikesville Pacific Railroad The Jeannie Jeannie Carson England Max Liebman Bill Redmond

Information Please in Cajon Police Desk Log

Police HQ desk log notes 4:50 am report by Officer Jones about a La Cresta fire truck parked in front of Buckboard tavern with its driver slopping off. Entry prepared for inquiries and record keeping.

Cajon Calif Jones la Cresta Buckboard Tavern

Dulles Defies Pressure Amid Firestorm Over Policy

Washington reports say Secretary Dulles shows no plan to resign despite rising Democratic criticism during Senate hearings on Eisenhower era Middle East policy. Allies claim Eisenhower and GOP leaders back him, while health remains a quiet factor in the unfolding political drama.

Washington Dulles Senate Eisenhower Middle East Congress Fulbright D-Ark Morse D-Ore Humphrey D-Minn Beieves

Mental Health Training Aims for Future Pastors

Harvard University announces a five year study to create a mental health curriculum for Protestant theological schools. Dr. Hans Hofman, associate professor of theology, will lead the project with emphasis on depth psychology. Similar work is planned at Yeshiva New York Loyola Chicago.

Associated Press Harvard University Hans ‘Hofman Hofman Harvard Yeshiva’ University of New York Loyola University of Chicago Princeton N. J

Official Word List No 3 Raleigh Fayette Wyoming Spelling Bee

The Register and area school principals co sponsor the Official Word List No 3 for the Raleigh Fayette Wyoming spelling bee. Students prepare with curated terms, aiming to advance to regional rounds and showcase spelling prowess.

Official The Register and School Principals

Chaplin's Son Debuts On Broadway In Bells Are Ringing

Syd Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin’s 30-year-old son, wins a leading singing role in the Broadway musical Bells Are Ringing. Once known for bathing tub songs, he now faces a new pace and a public that sees a striking resemblance to Victor Mature. Judy Holliday chose the show, urging Chaplin’s fit as star material, with Betty Comden and Adolph Green backing the decision and past Little Theater work shaping his confidence.

New York Lake Syd Chaplin Charlie Chaplin Broadway Chaplin Victor*Mplure Judy’ Holliday Sydney Judy Chapin Betty Comden Adolph Green Los Angeles

Eklund Spots Signs of Indian Camp Abandonment

Eklund spends time examining an abandoned Indian camp. He notes weapon chipping, arrowhead work, fresh cords, war paint drippings, and a rifle print in soft earth. Signs hint at a hunt for game or scalps, with sickness absent and no panic at abandonment. Levi Dawson, a trapper, questions what they are prospecting for.

Eklund Ekdund Levi Dawson Dawson Levi Doc Oates Storm Jen

Blanket Mystery Foreshadows Indian Camp Tension

In a tense frontier scene, Eklund observes a suspicious night camp setup amid approaching rain and a bear’s fresh tracks. He recalls a vanished horse and a stolen blanket linked to Dead Indian Plenty Horses, while two others debate whether theft foreshadows deeper danger. The mood darkens as a storm looms and observers move closer to a fragile, possibly hostile camp.

Eklund

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