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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1954
Page
4
Editorial note presents a Pope couplet on envy as a reflecting shade that proves the substance. observers are invited to ponder moral counsel in today’s opinion sketch.
A Charleston conference on federal aid for local projects concludes the federal government is too large and cumbersome to assist small cities. Officials advise communities to rely on local taxes and direct spending for local improvements such as parks and garbage disposal.
The Register apologizes to Rhodesian residents after Chief Clifford Roberts objects to reporting on Deputy Sheriff Mason Farley’s alleged brandishing incident. Roberts refuses further comment, criticizes reporter calls, while editors insist their goal was to inform Raleigh County citizens about the case.
Kamal El-Mallakh, a native Egyptologist, uncovers wooden funeral ships of Cheops dating 5,000 years, preserved with oars ropes linen and cargo. Dry desert climate preserves the vessels seen as one of history’s greatest discoveries, prompting renewed debate over antiquities and Egypt’s ancient wonders.
The Register invites concise reader letters on local state or national issues for the Public Forum. Letters must be signed but names may be removed upon request. The paper reserves the right to condense submissions and disclaims responsibility for statements contained in letters.
A reflective piece argues that loneliness grows from walls not bridges and that reluctance makes tasks harder. It contends pride in knowledge can limit learning and insight, urging openness to connect with others and grow.
Raleigh Register notice lists evenings and Sunday morning publication by Beckley Newspapers Corporation with postage details Beckley and Hinton towns. It credits Thomas F. Stafford as managing editor and notes Associated Press rights and national advertising representation Brooks & Finley Inc.
The Raleigh County Board of Education awarded a weekly medal for frankness after verbally castigating Glenn Sallack, band director at Woodrow Wilson High School, for insubordination to the principal. The board stated the band must follow the same rules as any classroom, noting the band is an elective course and not required for graduation. The dispute centered on Sallack’s treatment of a band member and his refusal to take the band to the Huntington state festival, clarifying his status under regulations governing all staff.
A futuristic stove, first in Wall Street Journal and Atplinger's magazine, heats by radar using a magnetron tube. It bakes a potato in five minutes, roasts a 16 pound turkey in 1.25 hours, and melts cheese in five seconds, but cakes brown poorly and price is about 1000 dollars with future refinements expected. Coal ally Reddy Kilowatt may fade as electric kitchens rise. New River Co. names J A Hunt as president. he has 13 years with the firm and prior coal industry roles, succeeding L Ebersole Gaines in guiding community service efforts.
In a reflective editorial letter Donald D. Hypes of Daniels urges West Virginia readers to register, vote, and remove corrupt officials. He condemns political corruption, calls out manipulated journalism, and argues for honest ballots to improve conditions and governance.
Ava Gardner clashes with a customer at Danny's Hideaway over a quarrel between a man and wife. A singer named Vince Carson claims to be the source of Ava's sharp remarks, while she questions his identity. Odds and Ends notes pop culture gossip, from Notre Dame's coach to Hollywood quips and early gossip about marriages and careers.
A humorous collage notes a dog biting a man daily for three months and reports the Democrats defeating the Republicans 503 to 31 in aTurkey election. It mentions rampant centennials in 1954 and a comedian Myron Cohen’s quip about a wife being the salt of the earth.
In East Berlin a three day Communist sponsored rally draws 500000 teenagers who chant unity slogans while banners, loudspeakers, and a night fireworks display echo Hitler era tactics. The observer sees pupils manipulated as puppets of a power aimed at molding young minds for future conflict. Berlin bears scars of war and a tense stake in the Cold War spectacle.
A prayer by Alfred N Sayres professor of practical theology at Theological Seminary Evangelical and Re formed Church in Lancaster Pennsylvania urging faithful service to God and neighbors and freedom from worldly desires.
Washington reports that the CIA and the AEC, longtime secret agencies, have moved into the public glare. The piece traces CIA chief Allen Dulles’s denial of McCarthy’s claims and outlines AEC chairman Strauss’s authority disputes with a five-man panel, the Oppenheimer hearing, and proposed legal changes.
Military men from West Virginia and nearby areas are highlighted in this notice. T Sgt Link Size Jr sails for the Far East from Camp Pendleton, while M Sgt Charles L Taylor retires after 26 years in the West Virginia Military District. Charley M Moore Jr arrives from a Mediterranean cruise aboard USS Newport News. Cpl Bobby L McNulty serves with Sixth Tank Battalion in Japan. Pfc Ronald E Miller completes infantry radio maintenance course at Fort Benning. Pvt Tommy N Johnston graduates from crane shovel operation course at Fort Belvoir.
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