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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
2
A brief aphorism notes that each generation derides past styles yet adopts current trends with persistent fidelity. The quote attributed to Thoreau reflects on fashion cycles and social conformity across eras.
The article reviews ongoing congressional efforts to investigate the CIA its legislative basis 1947 and 1919 act limits and exemptions. It notes Dulles remarks on maturation and acknowledges budget secrecy and the agency s foreign role since World War II. It contrasts CIA restraints with Soviet spy networks and cites past probes and political considerations.
A shift in TV programming sees Westerns expand with nearly two dozen series planned for next season. Amid debate over their popularity, observers note the genre drives audience escape and profits, while some fear overexposure and cultural impact.
Washington resembles a balloon with air let out as Congress plans to leave by mid August. Expect more Eisenhower administration and foreign affairs focus, while November elections shape Senate and House races. The era of defense, recession handling, and new acts continues.
The piece notes a battle over foreign aid totals with Eisenhower seeking 3.542 trillion and Congress setting ceilings around 3.675 trillion. The House cuts nearly 600 million and seeks a 300 million restoration. The Senate may differ, forcing a final compromise as Middle East events pressure action. Congress appears unlikely to pass a general labor bill.
Raleigh Register published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists pricing and delivery terms. It notes Associated Press rights and national advertising representation, plus subscription rates, home delivery, and carrier responsibilities.
Over 80 Army ROTC cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants at 8:30 a.m. Friday after completing Summer Camp at Fort Knox Kentucky. Norman G. Haddad son of Mr and Mrs George Haddad of Beckley will receive a gold bar. he is Marshall College graduate. Robert L. Almond quartermaster third class on the USS Lake Champlain participates with Carrier Division 20 on a two month North Atlantic cruise. he is the husband of Carol Foster of Beckley.
Scheduled to report to home port at Mayport Florida on August 8 the carrier has visited Hidenburgh Scotland Vigo Spain and Copenhagen Denmark Promoted to captain at Fort Sam Houston Texas where he is a dental intern at the Brookes Army Hospital 1077th Medical Service Squadron was William R Patteson Mount Hope The 25 year old officer son of Mr and Mrs Russell G Patteson Meant entered the Army in July 1957 He graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School Baltimore in 1957 and is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and Psi Omega fraternities Returning to Fort Campbell Kentucky after participating in a maneuver in which members of the 101st Airborne Division 187th Infantry were flown to Eglin Air Force Base Florida was Pvt Billy G Fox 22 Beckley The maneuver was to test new Strategic Army Corps troop movement tactics The son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Fox 101 Quarry St he is a rifleman in the infantry Company E He has been in the Army since 1954 Fox is a 1952 graduate of Mark Twain High School FARING part in the First Fleet Striking Force Exercise Blue Bolt July 7 11 was W R Evans airman apprentice son of Mrs Mary E Evans Princewick He is serving with Attack Squadron 56
A Beckley writer recalls aiding a weary young man returning from Ohio after years apart from his father. The scene echoes the Prodigal Son, ending with forgiveness and a hopeful homecoming on a Sunday. The author reflects on forgiveness, renewal, and the town’s support as the man reunites with his parents.
Ants are social insects living in colonies with queens males and workers. Workers are stunted females who build nests gather food and support the colony while queens lay eggs and males mate. Ants communicate by antennae rubbing and scent, showing coordinated teamwork despite poor eyesight.
Long Beach column notes Carmel Quinn Janet Leigh and Shirley Jones wearing sack dresses as expectant mothers. Judy Garland performs at Cocoanut Grove with guests and humor from Jerry Lewis. Mentions Pat Boone Gary Crosby and public figures in Hollywood circles.
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