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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
2
The phrase describes a character likened to a diamond that outlasts rival stones in strength. It attributes the quip to Bariol and frames the idea as a defining quality of a steadfast, high‑value character.
A 1956 meeting in the Bair Building heard from the State Water Commission that coal firms had six months to begin an anti-pollution program in the Guyandotte basin, with three months for planning and three for engineering and start of construction. Only 10 percent of 50 washeries had adequate waste facilities. The commission urged prompt action, noting the need to reduce coal waste to improve water quality and public safety.
David C. Gardner criticizes welfare thinking as a cure for recession and Harold Ruttenberg argues for a million car purchases to lift the economy. He notes subsidies for farmers and government buys to curb surpluses, opposing such price supports.
The Raleigh Y Register reports editorials criticizing welfare subsidies and farm aid totaling five billion dollars annually, arguing producers sell less than produced. It notes a court appearance in Skelton for a 12 year old assault case, plus multiple marriage licenses in the region.
Peggy Kessinger reports servicemen connected to Beckley and surrounding area. Pvt Charles A. Pritchard earns basic infantry training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Lloyd R. Ayres completes recruit training at Parris Island Marine Depot. Specialist 3 C. James A. Houston serves with the Mth Armor ed Cavalry near the Iron Curtain after Fort Knox training. Chester A. Peyton visits Genoa Italy aboard USS Saratoga with Sixth Fleet. Nancy Marie Porter trains at Bainbridge Naval Center after Stoco High and hospital corps school. Pfc Crawford G. McGill completes field radio repair course at Fort Gordon. Harold R. Haymond serves at Saufley Field. Pvt Jerome D. Maynor completes eight-week admin course at Fort Ch arlee. Thomas C. Miller serves at Chase Field Beeville Naval Aux Air Station.
The Feaster Report and The Challenger articles inspire teachers to boost education without money. A West Virginia educator urges dedication, citing The Dedicated Teacher and Ten Commandments of Teaching to guide modern classrooms and student growth.
Washington AP notes sharp contrasts between French parliamentary chaos and British and American systems. It cites France’s 25 postwar governments and many parties, Britain’s two-party dominance under a prime minister, and the U S structure with four-year presidencies and biannual House elections.
The piece lists wedding customs and superstitions tied to luck and festivity. It notes wearing something old and blue, avoiding seeing the partner before the ceremony, rice thrown at departure, and shoes tied to the car as tokens of good fortune. It asks readers to color a drawing and submit it, with a prize for Bridget Williams.
A lively New York luncheon features Toots Shor and Maxim's owner Vaudable discussing tours of American whisky infused sauces, wine trends, and restaurant moves as guests recall glamorous society figures. They note wine and booze make up 40 to 30 percent of business and joke about faux pas and dining hazards.
25 Years Ago Busy Bee class of First Baptist Church with teacher Miss Naomi Buchanan enjoyed a hike to Scout's Cave followed by a picnic lunch. Attendees included Edith Dowdy Una Lee Davis Thelma Clifton Mildred Lilly Myrtle Walker Mildred Ligat Mazella Godby Otto Burhanan Sara Carona Jaquita Thurman Marguerite Ward Marie Kidd Georgia Kidd Eileen Thurman June Thurman Belly Wilkes Evelyn Litner Pauline Keener and Mariela Slotliday.
The ivory billed woodpecker is described as the rarest North American bird. Armadillos are noted to be born in litters of four. The Japanese imperial throne is claimed as the oldest in the world. Ancient times view the deaf as idiots and they were killed.
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