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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

4

Competition to Produce A Powered Electricity Race

The article outlines a global race to develop atomic electric power led by the United States and the Soviet Union with Britain France Canada Italy Sweden West Germany Belgium and Latin American nations joining. It notes targets for 1960 1975 and projections of large scale plants and capacities.

Kremlin United States Crete Esate United America Soviet Union Britain U.S.S.R France Shapin Shween West Germany U.S Raval Wuente British Atomic Energy Authority

Western Officials Blamed Over Soviet Influence Hike in Africa

London reports note rising Soviet influence in Africa with Libyan ambassador Generalov expanding a full diplomatic mission. Sudan weighs a Soviet offer to establish relations while Liberia’s delegation seeks formal ties and aid. Western fears center on links with nationalist rebels in French North Africa.

Africa London Russia Libya Nikolai Ivanovich Generalov Generalov Australia Vladimir Petrov Sudan West African Republic of Liberia St.Paul Cairo Addis Abba Ethiopia French North Africa

Hatoyama First Lady Shapes Japan’s Political Path

Mrs. Ichiro Hatoyama, 73, is described as the force behind her husband Prime Minister Hatoyama’s rise. She blends modernization with tradition, stresses hard work, and discusses Western influence on Japanese life, women, and houses as she highlights her son’s graduation and a finance ministry role.

Tokyo Japan Ichiro Hatoyama New Japan Hatoyama Wilson Hatoyamas Liehiro Tokyo University Son Finance Ministry

End Riots Move MERGER of Bihar and West Bengal

The Indian government in New Delhi announced a merger of Bihar and West Bengal after chief ministers agreed to end rioting over territory. The plan would form one state covering about 100000 square miles with an estimated 65000000 people, with Calcutta in West Bengal.

Bihar West Bengal New Delhi Calcutta

Ostracized Couple Seek Happiness in Bermuda Home

Outerbridge 34, and Miss Wallace 32, a nightclub performer, say they will stay in Bermuda despite ostracism from clubs and creditors. Married Christmas Eve, they face threats to their four children and social exclusion, yet plan to remain as they pursue a life together in the island community.

Bermuda Hamilton Alexander Stuart Outerbridge Royce Wallace Outerbridge Miss Wallace the Angels’ Grotto Alice Wolcott Robert Wolcott Lukens Steel Co Coatesville, Pa Ber Bermuda Yacht Club Mid-Ocean Golf Club St.George’s South America Swizzle Inn

Don’t Do It Lynchburg Car Crash injures arm near sign

In Lynchburg Virginia Richard Phelps riding with his wife in a car driven by his nephew was forced off the road by an approaching vehicle. Phelps arm struck a highway sign and was broken in four places.

Lynchburg Richard Phelps Phelps

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