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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
4
Editorial note cites a Pope quote urging trust not in self but in defects, urging use of every friend and foe for self improvement. Brief reflective item in period voice, retaining aphoristic tone and guidance.
The Kohler decision allows states to act in labor disputes to prevent violence even when federal authority exists, aligning with Eisenhower's 1954 push to preserve state power during emergencies. The Goldwater amendment faced AFL-CIO opposition, with critics warning it could curb the right to strike and push toward compulsory arbitration.
New Yorker recalls the old fashioned family boss figure and compares it to modern parenting. The narrator discusses authority, discipline, and his own father’s nightly routine. He argues for a decisive paternal role while noting his daughter Tracy Ann’s independence and the family dynamics today.
Democratic strategists eye Middle East developments especially Egypt’s possible move toward the Communist bloc as a campaign issue. They seek to frame the Arab shift to Russia as a counter to GOP claims on China and Eastern Europe. Dems also plan to weaponize Israel arms pleas in northern cities while State Department hopes for no crisis.
The feature notes Bluestone Lake’s rise as a summer haven with cabins racing to meet Fourth of July demand as water skiing grows nationwide. It cites Bruce Parker of Dart's Lake NY and the American Water Ski Association with estimates of 800,000 to 1,000,000 skiers, plus beginner tips and ski sizing formulas for newcomers.
In a candid tell all, a New York columnist recalls securing a Churchill interview at the House of Commons and being told nothing would be printed. Churchill warned against publication, a cable from Berlin followed, and years later a journalist friend suggested the premier could profit by printing. The piece mixes flash recollections with a gossip page inside.
Case R-380 recounts a 15 year old Barbara S and a 1879 letter found by Mrs Crane’s mother. The piece urges parents to nurture early independent experiences, send children to summer camps, and foster self reliance to prevent homesickness, social weakness, or later issues. It argues true adulthood comes from many independent choices, not age.
A church prayer asks eternal God for guidance and reflection through the winsomeness of Christ. It prays for gentler speech and humble deeds, offered in Jesus Christ's name by W Ralph Ward Jr of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Voters face a second physical crisis for President Eisenhower at 65 with a heart attack and intestinal block. Doctors say he cannot resume full duties for about a month, pushing a decision on a second term to mid July. The presidency remains taxing, and parties watch for clarity on his fitness.
A collage of quirky notes from sports science and everyday life. Mantle’s left right home runs, whisky from sawdust, wind cold, hot air from a speaker, rising living costs, a Windsor balloon drifting to Nova Scotia, fishermen’s $3 billion spend, bearings without lubrication, Grandpappy Jenkins opinion, and the safety pin’s 1869 patent.
The article argues that agents, not drive‑by producers, discover actors. Felicia Farr got her break not from a restaurant sighting but through agent Herbert Gold after and during stage work. It notes her path from TV commercials to a theater role that impressed Columbia Pictures, leading to a signing. It also honors Jean Hersholt for his civic work and lasting impact on Hollywood.
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