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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1959
Page
4
A Raleigh County column attacks the Board of Education for alleged political interference and cronyism, citing firings and inflated salaries for relatives, and vows further discussion next week. It also reviews the NAACP's actions, leadership, and legal battles, noting court rulings on bans and civil rights measures.
Dr George W Crane discusses enuresis through 11 year old Tommy T a talented drummer in his school band who fears a trip to the state capital. The clinician explains the problem and offers a step by step method including self awakening alarm clocks and a final resort electrical shock devices.
New York AP William Bendix long married to his childhood sweetheart Teres a for 31 years explains his six rules for a successful marriage. Be in love enjoy home life share problems make big decisions together compromise and sequence duties. He notes they have common interests and his wife collects antiques while he does not. Bendix plans to return to television after summer stock and urges doing work you enjoy.
The Supreme Court shows clear unity on segregation while remaining unpredictable on other matters. Across cases, liberal bloc members Warren Black Douglas Brennan often align, but the full nine-justice spectrum yields mixed coalitions. Examples include Watkins and censorship rulings, with Clark occasionally shifting, and an 8-1 vote against the Defense Department security program.
Beckley Newspapers outlines home delivery and mail subscription rates for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Carrier terms state carriers are independent contractors and the newspaper bears no responsibility for advance payments.
A reader question explains that foot binding was not practiced on all Chinese children. Only daughters of wealthy and aristocratic families endured the painful process, yielding very small feet as a status symbol. The practice has been halted by recent governments.
Earl Wilson reports on a bustling scene of show business in New York and Hollywood. The Andrews Sisters, Brigitte Bardot, Gina Lollobrigida, Diana Dors, and other stars loom large in gossip and plans, with TV gigs, film choices, and career shifts hinting at evolving exposure and public interest.
A brief daily prayer asks eternal Father for strength to resist temptations and dangers this day. The supplicant seeks guidance and certainty in faith, asking for steadfastness and assurance in Jesus name.
The Raleigh Register notes county court licenses issued to the McKell Coal and Coke Company at Oswald and L. C. Lilly at Dugout. Applicants from Lester to be considered later. A petition by a majority of local citizens will back licensing. A heating system for the courthouse is recommended with hot water at an estimated cost of 2500 to 3000 dollars. Milton Curtis named road engineer for two years under new road laws.
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