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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1959
Page
4
Tony B aged 9 is shy and fearful of water. The piece argues against forcing deep-water experiences and recommends YMCA or CYO instructors to teach swimming safely, noting fear can linger and affect breathing and stamina. It cautions parents about harsh methods and stresses professional guidance.
The Worry Clinic host describes a six stage method to help five Crane children overcome water fear. He uses progressively deeper immersion from mouth coverage to full submersion, teaching breath control, buoyancy, and recovery while maintaining calm through a counting game.
A House Armed Services subcommittee led by Rep. Hebert prepares to hear Adm. Radford and Gen. MacArthur as it probes connections between ex-officers and defense contracting. Senators Javits and Douglas push guidelines for retired officers, noting enforcement gaps and many retirees on defense contractor payrolls.
James Marlow reviews Christian Herter's debut as secretary of state noting his blunt honesty in Geneva talks with the Soviets and contrasting his style with Dulles. The 64 year old Harvard man shows simple directness, team reliance, and uncertainty about future policy flexibility as Eisenhower nears the end of his term.
Local newspaper fragment shows distribution terms and AP news rights. Mentions home delivered Sunday issues weekly and half month rates. Readers are urged to subscribe through local dealers and distributors.
Fifty years ago the Marsh Lumber Company mill burned causing losses of no less than 5000 dollars. Manager John Poteet says rebuilding will start at once. The piece lists marriage licenses for multiple couples and notes a high timber price paid by United Lumber Company to William Warden. The boundary covers thirty acres near the Piney River and Paint Creek Railroad within two miles of the city.
Hal Boyle notes a mail column of odds and ends. Facts range from camels needing 8 to 10 days without water to De Gaulle’s nickname Asparagus, Stradivarius prices, adultery as the only universal divorce ground, and quirks of aging and medicine.
Text cites abacus use across Egypt Greece Rome and Europe and mentions continued use in Asia. It also recalls that the Red Cross principles were established at a 1865 Geneva conference in Switzerland.
The article explains fencing as an ancient weapon based sport evolving from military training to modern college activity. It notes the foil blade about 32 inches, masks and vests for protection, and French swordsmen in literature. It encourages visiting nearby college matches and researching rules at the library.
A reader laments a West Virginia bingo ban while praising strict enforcement of laws against gambling. The column argues laws should be enforced to curb illegal games at carnivals and notes varied gambling regulations across states and religious perspectives on gambling.
A concise prayer from Russell S. Hutchison of Muske gum College New Concord Ohio, asking God for forgiveness and a clean heart while seeking patience for others and encouraging confidence courage and faith in all.
A New York table talk column sketches Errol Flynn dining with Dolly O'Brien and Bob Hope at separate tables as witty columnists riff on Flynn's Cuba and Burma bravado. The piece weaves in Gina Lollobrigida and Teresea Brewer gossip, a cast of entertainers, and scenes from late 1950s celebrity life including Jack Benny, Teresea, and Ray Charles, ending with light captions and a Friday-night laugh line.
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