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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
2
A brief meditation argues the first step to self knowledge is self distrust and that true knowledge comes only through a certain unknown process described as a like process. The text emphasizes introspection as a path to insight.
The piece notes Beckley residents travel to North Carolina and Charleston, with Rupert hosting the nearest track, to watch stock cars and racing. It argues auto racing draws crowds, reflects on danger, andSuggests a Beckley track could benefit the area.
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell backs the Douglas bill to regulate labor welfare and pension funds. The measure would require registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, annual CPA audits, public statements, and penalties for falsification or embezzlement. The bill also gives SEC investigatory power and would shift supervision from the BEG to the Labor Department.
The article contrasts House and Senate approaches to unions amid Teamsters revelations involving Dave Beck. It recalls Taft-Hartley fights, 1943 Smith-Connally restrictions, and 1946-47 votes on strike authority and portal-to-portal pay, noting broader rural House districts favor tougher measures.
Konrad Adenauer 81 arrives in Washington after a Gettysburg stop, seeking renewed prestige amid German domestic attacks over NATO policy and East West unification. Critics say his visit aims to offset opposition while elections loom on September 15. Reform calls include arms reductions and nuclear test limits with progress hoped from U S Kremlin talks.
A Morgantown Optimist Club publicity letter promotes Miss Janice Sickle of Fairmont as Miss West Virginia 1958 and a strong Miss America contender. The note highlights intensified club support for her Atlantic City pageant bid and emphasizes her West Virginian roots and character.
The piece notes the Morgantown and Marion County groups backing Democratic gains and the optimistic plan to elect Bob Byrd to the U S Senate next year while predicting a 1960 governor’s race win for Democrats with or without support from flower funds or road jobs. It mentions Miss Lickie’s portrait and a preview from Thy Kingdom Come at Sherwood Amphitheater and references Wing Tips and Marilyn Monroe’s interview.
Marilyn Monroe discusses marriage plans and Oscar dynamics with Arthur Miller. She defends not pursuing awards, promotes The Prince and The Showgirl, and recalls personal moments while a flurry of Hollywood notes and gossip follow.
A critic recalls Joel J. a brilliant clergyman who fails to craft engaging sermons. The piece contrasts homiletics with parables and favors vivid visual storytelling over essay style. The author mocks Joel's dry approach and admits daydreaming mid‑speech.
A psychologist narrates a church scene with jittery nerves and a junior choir. The speaker argues for a dynamic opening, narrative cases, varied pace, and a closing verse to hold attention, recommending the booklet Public Platform Strategy for further guidance.
The Chief of New York City's weather bureau forecasts a summer above normal, signaling a hot season ahead. A West Virginia laundromat thief returns the stolen $23, restoring her conscience after the incident. A housewife, 22 years waiting for her husband's call, seeks divorce, hoping the husband is still the same man.
New York interview with Robert Rossen discusses the danger of success in creative work. He recalls failures, argues for a unified writer director approach, praises environment shaping film, and notes admiration for George Stevens and Jimmy Cagney. He also mentions favorite films like The Informer and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Members of the armed services are highlighted for overseas and domestic duties. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Delmore White sails aboard USS Waldron in the Mediterranean, while recruits and graduates from Bainbridge and Greenville Air Force Base advance in training and assignments.
The 1907 act triggers appointment of new mining district inspectors within 30 days, creating one deputy spector per district. County taxes to be payable in county orders, elevating their value. Lilly Reunion plats and a Cornwell Memorial address were noted, while a Costigan bill proposes a $75,000 federal veteran aid allocation. Andrew Edmiston reported on party candidates and leadership.
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