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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1956

Page

4

U S Hailed as One of World's Principal Music Centers

Aaron Copland argues that the United States has built a vital modern music scene with native composers shaping symphonies and operas. He notes rise of broadcasting, recordings, and schools fueling a robust American classical tradition alongside European influence.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va U. S America al- United States Tomain Aaron Copland Berlin Cole Porter Richards Rodgers United States Symphony Orchestra

Convention Forecast Predicts Fair Weather for R NC

State Climatologist Robert F. Dale predicts fair with morning fog for the Republican National Convention opening Aug. 20 in San Francisco. He notes August weather data since 1849, with temps not exceeding 70 degrees and unlikely to rise above 80, urging attendees to bring warm clothing.

San Francisco Robert F. Dale Dale

Veteran and granddaughter wed in Denver double ceremony

76 year old Spanish American War veteran Pease Graves married Lula Hendrick 74 of Sacramento in a ceremony where his granddaughter Janet McCarthy 22 wed Edward Webster of Lakewood. Webster's two children from her first marriage served as ring bearers at Beth Eden Baptist Church.

Denver Colo Pease Graves

March of Science Faces Shortages in U S Colleges

The article notes 1950 to date shifts in science and engineering output, with about 590,000 scientists and engineers from U S and Russian colleges in 1950, 100,000 this year. American colleges 100,000 in 1950 and 50,000 now. It cites lingering teacher shortages, worries over mathematical literacy, and calls for action by industry and schools. It also highlights rising high school science enrollment from 1950 to 1955 and optimistic signs from AAAS and NSTA about future participation.

Washington Lawrence R Wetstad General Motors Corp James R. Killian Jr Massachuetts Intitute of Technology U.S. Office of Education American Assn. For Robert H. Carleton National Science Teachers Assn National Education Assn NEA Harman W. Baldwin Los Angeles Benjamin Bloom University of Chicago Defense Department Bloom AAAS Columbia University Teachers College New York Carnegie Corp University of

Val and Dirk on deck amid shipboard tension

Val avoids Dirk after a near confrontation over last night’s clash between him and Bruce Harridan. Dirk presses for closeness as Val emphasizes exercising, while Bruce intervenes promising to settle matters on shore. tensions hint at a continuing feud and a forthcoming confrontation.

Val Dirk Bruce Eilleen Bruce Harridan Hanson Birk

Portable TV sparks road safety debate across New York

Charles Mercer notes growing use of portable television receivers and cites a New York law banning dashboard sets. He criticizes intrusion into private life and car safety but concedes some appeal of portability, recounting a beach gathering where a TV was extended to the shore. A separate police search for missing Danny Mayes continues.

Charles Mercer New York Danny

Kim Novak Confesses Romantic Uncertainty About Count

Kim Novak says she is unsure if she is in love with Count Maria Bandini of Italy or simply in love with Rome. She spoke upon returning to Hollywood from her first overseas trip, noting Italy's romance and that the count will visit in November.

Hollywood Kim Novak Count Maria Bandini Italy Rome

Reward Offered For Information On Missing Danny Mayes

The grandfather C C Mayes, 90, of near Henderson offers $100 for any true information on 11 year old Danny Mayes’s whereabouts. He said the reward applies whether the boy is found alive or dead.

Pleasant UI Danny Mayes Chereabouts C. C. Mayes Henderson

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