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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
2
A brief reflective line quotes W Beecher on pride and gratitude, noting that a proud man seldom feels he receives his due and never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.
A political struggle over a federal school construction bill unfolds in Congress. Democrats push to send the measure to the House floor with President Eisenhower backing federal aid, while Senate action remains unlikely this year. The bill seeks 1.5 billion dollars, exceeding the President’s recommendation, amid debates on federal control of education and states’ rights.
Roger Reed age 12 becomes new Daily Mail carrier for Beckley area after convincing district manager James Cline to hire him to cover the city. He previously sold about 20 copies of the Grit weekly and now operates between Beckley College and Virginia Street with bicycle transport purchased by his father, a coal miner in Stamford.
Col Hazen H. Fair of the West Virginia State Police warns motorists to slow down and drive with care during the vacation season. He touts the Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents program urging drivers to use sensible speeds, obey signs, and respect others on the road to ensure safe travels and public goodwill.
In public remarks at a news conference Eisenhower avoids firm positions on enforcement of the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and Section 3 of the civil rights bill. He reiterates objectives and the desire for an orderly legislative process while noting limited support for a judge-alone trial and possible court-ordered actions. Northern lawmakers express concern over shifting positions as Southern opponents press the bill.
A era prayer asks God to enlighten all people and turn them from idols to rest in Christ. The petition speaks to the Fatherhood of God and Jesus Christ as the only source of true satisfaction. It closes with a plea for the Holy Spirit to draw the weary to Christ for rest.
A New York strip of proverb-like observations notes thrift among bald men and widens to social commentaries. It jokes about security from pensions, gossip, weight taxes, and national stamina in a satirical street tone.
A reader asks publication of a Marlinton Times reprint describing the elopement of a wife with a man named Blank on May 1 1907. He offers rewards for arrest or capture and notes a Milpoint Pocahontas County sighting and description details. The item also mentions the Nebraska Indians as the country’s most famous team and a Beckley Beckley game set for August 12.
Hollywood columnist James Bacon notes actress Merry Anders, once married three months and 17 days to John Stephens, explains the breakup. She says youth and impulse, not love, doomed the union and urges young women to reconsider rush to matrimony and choose church ceremonies over municipal weddings.
A restaurant fire at Gus Mitchell's restaurant in the Gus Farmis Department Store building spread to Savoy Hotel rooms above. Firemen contained the flames after two hours. Residents near East Park protest flood conditions after recent heavy rains. Road commission opens bids on one million dollars in highway and bridge work in Charleston. Educators from across the state invited to Charleston dinner honoring Joseph Rosier new NA A president.
The Elk national convention drew crowds to San Francisco with lively chatter and humor. Notable figures including Rhonda Fleming stirred lobby buzz while fashion details sparked talk as cufflinks became a talking point in tuxedos.
The page chunks gossip about entertainers and socialites in the late 1950s vibe. It cites Jackie Miles with Hymnie Asnas in Las Vegas, Terry Moore and Gene McGrath honeymooning in Miami, Liz Taylor parties, Eddie Fisher in Israel, Sophia Loren on Look Magazine, and other showbiz tidbits, with light humor on golf and TV ads.
Dr. George W. Crane urges fathers to actively coach and play with their children before age ten. He emphasizes hands on involvement, shared activities, and role modeling to build skills, resilience, and self esteem, while inviting readers to request a two point test for good parents.
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