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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1957
Page
2
Bonus Army anniversary cited as West Virginia governor calls legislature
Governor Underwood urges WV Legislature to convene August 5 to weigh Korean bonus bonds marking the 25th anniversary of the Bonus Army dispersal in Washington. The 1932 event saw 15 000 veterans evicted by regular army forces led by General Douglas MacArthur after protests for adjusted compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
West Virginia
Washington
U.S
Douglas Macarthur
Congress
Highway Department
Bonus
Pennsylvania Avenue
Coal Exporters Protest Polish Loan for Mining Machinery
The Coal Exporters Association objects to an Export Import Bank loan of 30 million dollars to Poland to buy mining equipment to boost Polish coal output for export. It argues U S support strengthens a foreign competitor and mentions Poland plans to sell coal to Argentina and Western Europe amid a larger shift in global coal markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coal Exporters Association of the United States, Inc
Poland
Argentina
U. S
Association
U.S
Russia
Corn Bait Draws Carp Frenzy on Greenbrier River
Lewisburg teens fish with corn kernels on the Greenbrier River to catch carp. Bill Ruby landed two carp near Ronceverte, one about nine pounds, another larger fish broke 4 pound line. Anglers say the sport helps reduce carp numbers and tests skill with spinning gear. Report by Elsie Taylor from Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Elsie Taylor
Greenbrier
Bill Ruby
Ronceverle
Young Ruby
Monongahela Forest Visit Ends With Monkey Surprise
A West Virginia University forestry student, Tom Hill, took his nephews to the Monongahela National Forest for a weekend. The boys tamed a playful pet monkey, which wandered from Camp Splinter to Camp Woodbine, alarming Hill who was unaware it was a pet. A letter from Troy, N.Y. advocates humane slaughter laws, urging action despite limited political will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hill
West Virginia University
U.S. Forest Service
Monongahela National Forest
Welches
Tom
Ken
Big Tom
Woodbine Recreation Area
Splinter
Little Welches
Forester
Camp Woodbine
Negro Voting Rights Debate Over Section 4 in Congress
Washington discusses the fate of Section 4 of Eisenhower's civil rights bill. Southern Democrats aim to weaken or destroy the provision protecting voting rights, arguing for trial by jury. If amended to limit federal intervention, the section may become ineffective for Negro voters despite potential gains from public records exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N.Y
John Taylor
Pontiac
Mich
Lorin
Phyllis
Glen D. Smith
Mraken
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Prayer for compassionate witness across daily life
A concise blessing from Russell S. Hutchison of Muskingum College asks for sensitivity to human need. It envisions Jesus Christ clearly seen through followers in crowded streets, factories, military service, and small town life, guiding believers to be a help rather than a hindrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Russell S. Hutchison
New Concord
Ohio
Muskingum College
Women And Gadgets In Today's Romance
Hal Boyle argues that the modern romance centers on electrical gadgets instead of people. He jokes that newlyweds rely on toasters and vacuums to keep interest, advancing through television and appliances to bind a wife to home life and technology, praising Edison as home savior.
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New York U
Adam and Eve
Cleopatra
Mark Anthony
Roanee
Juliet
Tristram
Tsolde
Cyrano de Bergerec
Roxanne
Tommy Manville
Shooting incident and theft report from 1907 Raleigh items
A Charleston man and a local character were wounded in a shooting at Lester. A Slavish miner at Mabscott had $400 and wage notes stolen. money found under a rock after warrants and searches. Two officers faced charges for undue authority but were acquitted. George W. Phipps at Slab Fork split a rattlesnake, injured his finger, and treated the bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Charleston
Mabscott
George W. Phipps
Slab Fork
Artist Behind Spirit of 76 Cartoon Planned
Coinciding with a Cleveland marker dedication at the house site of A M Willard the artist who painted The Spirit of 76 it was revealed he intended a cartoon not a serious work Francis Conway H A Goode and Okley Dann were chosen as delegates to the state convention for Raleigh County Post 32 American Legion Alternates named were Jim Ward Harry Dunkley and Roy Smith A relief program for Raleigh County flood sufferers will be held in the Memorial Building at Ivy Knob Peach Tree section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. M. Willard
Francis Conway
H. A. Goode
Okley Dann
Binefield
Raleigh County
Jim Ward
Harry Dunkley
Roy { Smith
Hollywood Gossip and Hair Jokes Stir Roaring Night Life
A Hollywood letter chronicled barbed jokes and fashion digs about bald spots and round crews cuts. Readers laughed at faux likenesses to stars like George Gobel Garry Moore and Yul Brynner while Mitzi Gaynor eyed a shaved head for Nellie Forbush. A reader noted David Rockefeller’s nightly Tarrytown commute with a briefcase as a punchline in a social anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
San Francisco
Luau
Terry Moore
George Gobel
Garry Moore
B. W
Yul Brynner
Haindos
Mitzi Gaynor
Nellie Forbush
Mitzi
Hair Raising Showbiz Scribbles From Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson roasts Las Vegas and New York showbiz with a stream of celebrity notes. Items include Alan King’s Las Vegas quips, Anna Maria Alberghetti connections, Milton Berle’s post-throat surgery slate, Marilyn Monroe cooking with mom, Jayne Mansfield inheritance rumors, and Lawrence Welk’s Doubleday autobiography. Also mentions Forrest Tucker, Prince Feisal, Lionel Hampton, and others amid a lively, fragmentary celebrity roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milton Berle
Lindy’s
Atlantic City
Marilyn Monroe
Jack Durant
Lawrence Welk
Doubleday
Jayne Mansfield
Fred Finkelhoff
Sammy
Eli Wallach
Sidney Lumet
Joan Crawford
Billy Wilder
Anita Exberg
Ann Jeffreys
Bob Sterling
New Haven
Providence
Dayton
Fire prevention praised at gasoline stations turning out example
A diverse set of clippings notes praise for fire safety at gas stations in New Hampshire and public editorial views on press impartiality in Owatonna Minnesota. It mentions U S gold mining incentives and Louisiana forest recovery efforts with forestry service input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ned
Public Ledger
New Hampshire
Aubrey G. Robinson
Owatonna
Minn
Denver
Cole
Mining Record
United States
Washington
Love at First Sign in a Psychologist Case
In a Worry Clinic case Frank G. aged 4 is described as deeply infatuated with Rita, a nightclub dancer from a different background. The psychologist suggests staged social distance to break the love hypnosis and notes parental influence. See tomorrow’s follow up on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G
Frank
Dr. Crane
Rita
World Beer Consumption Jumps Seven Percent
A quirky line attributed to Grandpappy Jenkins hints that the rise in beer consumption is due to hops. The odd phrase echoes a lighthearted take on a trend showing increased beer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpappy Jenkins
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