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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

4

Ford Goes Public and Union Pact Redefine Industry

Editorial notes Ford Motor Co and United Auto Workers reached a guaranteed wage plan and other terms, signaling a landmark in American industry. The deal could lead to public stock offering for Ford, with foundation shares and non voting stock to fund employee investments in government bonds and later Ford stock. Ford’s pattern may spread to coal and other sectors.

Detroit Ford Motor Co CIO United Auto Workers Ford U. S Ford Compsny Union Ford Foundation Ford Family Fords Henry Ford Ken Bannon Foundation Ford-Chevrolet

Feasible approach to enforcing segregation ruling urged by South

The Opelika Daily News notes the Supreme Court ruling on enforcement of the segregation decision as pragmatic and non vindictive. It urges patience to untangle the issue, allows local federal court action and feasible plans including personnel and transportation, warns against rash threats of secession, and calls for calm, lawful reform.

U. S. Supreme Court Opelika Daily News

Bug Dust and Parade of West Virginia Notables in Beckley

West Virginia reporters and their guests praised Raleigh County 4-H lake and park, noting it is a local government achievement with no state strings. Turnpike leader Okey Patteson drew attention for his role and potential 1956 political prospects. The State Road Commission works to restore highway order while Crescent Road residents welcome safer front yards. A new road from Route 19 to Skelton electronics plant begins, with Acme Construction to finish.

Beckley Frank Bowman Raleigh County Turnpike Okey Patteson Patteson M. C. Yoak Turnpike Police Glasshouse Amere 4-H Democratic West Viginia Marland Charleston State Road Commission Crescent Road Skelton Acme Construction Co

Beckley Newspapers ads and subscription notice details

The Raleigh & Register evening and Sunday morning publication is printed by Beckley Newspapers Corporation. It lists postal entry, staff credits, Associated Press affiliation, national ad reps, and subscription rates by mail and carrier. It notes address changes, delivery charges, tax and contractor independence for payments.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley W. Va Hinton W. Wn J. McQuade Associated Press AP News Advanc West Virginia

Geronimo's Kinsmen Plan New Venture

Mescalero Apache leaders led by Wendell Chino discuss starting a high level dude ranch on the 719 square mile Mescalero reservation in New Mexico. Chino notes progress from poverty with 10 000 cattle and timber income while education and employment remain priorities.

Mescalero N.M Geronimo United States Far West New Mexico Wendell Chino Chino Reformed Church In America Arizona China Geronmo

Dulles Sees Boobytrap In Summit Meeting

Washington notes on the Big Four talks show a cautious shift from refusal to guarded optimism. Dulles and Nixon spar over expectations while Eisenhower frames the conference as non decisive and potentially risky for failure. Leaks and public statements will shape public perception and political impact.

Dulles Washington Eisenhower Geneva Britain France Russia Nixon State Department Henry Suydam Sen. George Georgia George

Military Police Trainee Graduates at Camp Gordon Ga

Pvt. Bobby G. Hawley aged 18, son of Ralph F. Hawley of Glen Daniel, completes training at the Military Police Training Center Camp Gordon Georgia after basic at Fort Knox Kentucky. Hawley attended Trap Hill High School before enlisting in January 1955.

Military Police Training Center Camp Gordon Bobby G. Hawley Ralph F. Hawley Glen Daniel Hawley Fort Knox Trap Hill Army

Prayer and enlistment notes from Wake Forest soldiers

A prayer laments world fear and pleads for divine peace as Southeastern Baptist Seminary airman William V. Dunlap trains at Sampson AFB. Also reports discharge of Arnold D. Moye from Fort Benning after two years with the 550th Tank Company and his plan to return to his Cleveland Chevrolet plant job.

Jesus M Ray McKay Wake Forest N. C Southeastern Baptist Seminary Fort Benning 550Th Tank Company Arnold D. Moye Isaac V. Moye Fiat Top Cleveland O Chevrolet

Alexander de Seversky Birthday Profile

Today marks the birth of Alexander de Seversky born June 7 1894 in Tifits Russia. An airplane designer and consultant he urged the United States to build up an intercontinental air force to deter Soviet aggression. He came to the United States after World War I as a consulting engineer to the U S Army Air Service and became a U S citizen in 1927.

Alexander DE Seversky Tiffits Russia U. S United States U. S. Army Air Service

Cha Cha Cha inspires wide Cuban dance craze

Virginia Democrats invite the President to go duck hunting as Cuba’s new Cha Cha Cha import wins fanfare. The playful line hints at a lively cultural moment with political undertones and merriment.

Virginia

Marilyn Monroe's Birthday Party And Seven Year Itch Preview

Joe DiMaggio hosted Marilyn Monroe at Toots Shor's for her birthday as she teased about age then joined him for a sneak preview of Seven Year Itch at Loew's State. Sam Shaw captured a night photo of a theater sign and Monroe arriving late at 9 10. Sinatra dates Jill Corey while Lumet and Vanderbilt socialize.

Joe DiMaggio Marilyn Monroe Toots Shor’s Marilyn Joe Loew's State Tom Ewell Sam Shaw Miss Monroe

Marilyn 40 Minutes Late For Preview on Birthday

Earl Wilson reports on TV plans for next year with notes on celebrities and events. The column weaves anecdotes about Toots Shor, Rossano Brazzi in Venice, Farouk dining habits, Frank Coniff’s travels, Don Ameche turning 47, Jackie Gleason, and various show business notices.

Marilyn Toots Shor Frank Farouk Don Ameche Tisn Jackie Gleason CBS DuMont Phoneix Lois O’brien Phoenix Carol Haney Vegas Rose la Rose Gary Merrill Bermuda Windsors Henry Youngman Dick Haymes Rita Tony Galento Neila Ates Jimmy Dell Reno Earl Klavan and Finch Phil Foster George Shearing Miami California Joe Embers ) Howard

Spanky MacFarland Returns to Hollywood for Acting

Spanky MacFarland, former Our Gang member, 27, has returned to Hollywood to pursue acting after years away. Born George, he rose from child star to Dallas airman and aircraft worker, then resumed acting with plans to join George Gobel’s show and perhaps George Stevens' Giant.

Hollywood Spanky MacFarland Our Gang Little Rascals Spanky Fairbanks Alaska Barstow Calif Hal Roach Dallas Roach George Bob McGowan Gang Texas MacFarland Air Force Chance-Vought Aircraft Point Mugu Greg George Gobel George Stevens Giant Stevens

World leaders weighed as future of peace hinges on Eisenhower Bulganin

A high profile remark attributed to Konrad Adenauer places the fate of global peace on President Eisenhower and Premier Bulganin. Mexican actress Katy Jurado quips about aging, beauty, dignity, and wisdom, noting no time for fripperies after 40.

Konrad Adenauer Eisenhower Bulganin Katy Jurado

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