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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1958
Page
3
The National Dairy Council reports 126.3 billion pounds of milk produced in 1957 by 20.5 million cows, up from 1924 rates, due to higher yield per cow and improved farming practices. Dairy foods provided major shares of calcium and riboflavin while milk’s real price fell.
The article contrasts De Gaulle’s early career in 1945 with current actions as he lands in Algeria on Wednesday July 2. It notes his rise to interim president in 1945 and premier in 1958, detailing cabinet formations, wage increases, and his frequent threats to resign over military and executive power.
A Hal Boyle column urges using vacation time for self reform rather than New Year resolve. It suggests starting with small steps like delaying a cigarette or drink, building to longer abstinence, and notes vacation’s lower stress aids gradual change. It riffs on seashore and home life chores as incentives.
W. M. Taylor, Virginian engineer, reports his chicken died suddenly within minutes after a copperhead bit it. He searched for the companion snake without success. In a separate note, Mrs. A. A. Tieche hosted an informal tea bidding farewell to Miss Mabel Lee Powell of Hampton, Virginia.
M. Sgt. Robert Harkness returns to Germany to rejoin his unit and family after a 30 day emergency furlough ending June 14. In Norfolk, John E. Smith sailors mate third class arrives aboard USS Boston after refresher training at Guantanamo Bay Cuba.
Soldiers and sailors leave home for duty at Key West and Fort Jackson. Edo ration and training updates include Pvt David L Kidd and Pvt Clarence O Brown headed to Fort Jackson for basic infantry, Pvt Ray N Chapman assigned to Fort Benning, with brief bios of families and prior employment.
Berding outlines Soviet censorship practices that withhold crime data, trials, party deliberations, military details, economic figures, and Western info. The piece notes rare disclosures, limited statistics, and tightened censorship affecting both Soviet citizens and foreign correspondents in Moscow.
Junior Editors quiz explains how young birds learn by instinct and describes four nest styles from eagle, grebe, woodpecker, and oriole. It invites readers to study birds at the library and find real nests without disturbing them. An award goes to Hilary Kilcullen of Alexandria, Va for today's question.
A Beckley man C G Warhop reports witnessing a cone shaped burning object described as Explorer III ending, amid claims of a satellite predicted to plunge to earth. Skeptics joke whether a dying satellite or flying saucer explains the sighting.
In Rome Jerry Chi¢rehio of New Iberia Louisiana runs Jerry's Supper Club on Via Veneto. He explains the Italian phrase camehere for waiter and shares anecdotes of fame visitors including Tennessee Williams Betty Furness and Jack Lemmon. The piece mixes travel humor with celebrity mentions and light gossip.
Ninety years ago reports highlighted Taft not tipping his barber and the combined weight of Taft and running mate Sherman totaling about a quarter of a ton, marking notable campaign trivia. The piece also notes deadly Fourth of July accidents prompting a federal safety stance with a Public Health Service circular on injury treatment.
A prayer asking God to bless and help in daily life and to encourage others in seeking God's kingdom. Signed by Conrad Bergendorf, president of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.
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