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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
4
Editorial note presents a reflection that man shapes his fate rather than being driven by events. The line emphasizes personal responsibility and agency, attributed to Disraeli, framed as daily thought for readers.
Health officials urge vigilance as rabies reappears in animals, noting it strikes mainly in spring and not just in hot months. A Raleigh County case and a first child victim near Amigo highlight the need for prompt medical reporting after animal bites and vaccination of dogs to curb outbreaks.
A scorching spell this week hints at the kind of heat West Virginia can expect as spring arrives, with summer-like conditions lingering as the season remains several days off.
The piece recalls Congress delaying the flexible price support for basic farm crops from 90 percent to a 60 to 90 percent range, later set at 75 to 90 percent, with Jan 1 1955 as the effective date. It notes six billion dollars in surplus crops stored at taxpayer expense, costing about 30,000 dollars hourly, and criticizes the wasteful program as bad politics for farmers and consumers. It urges Congress to end the policy in the current year.
All three services will commission and place on active duty the 32,000 seniors who completed four years of ROTC training. Budget worries briefly threatened not to commission all, but protests from Congress and campuses prevailed. This year’s class will be taken in, but junior cadets face potential non-commissioning in 1955 if vacancies are lacking. Requires congressional scrutiny to fix the reserve system and reduce last minute changes.
Coffee demand in New York, center of the U S coffee trade, shows a drop up to fifteen percent from last year while prices rise. Experts suggest brewing tips such as finer grind, using less coffee, and percolating or reusing grounds. Milk is advised as an alternative, with soft drinks mentioned as a health excuse tied to taxes for a medical school in Morgantown.
A compact reflection notes that even small gestures reveal sensitivity in men. The piece hints at a cultural norm of comfort, suggesting the human body and personal space invite subtle acknowledgment rather than public display.
Teenagers aged 14 to 19 are a rising economic force nationwide. In 1954 this group is projected to earn over three billion dollars, with six to seven million youths in that age band predicted to work, up from 429 dollars average annual income in 1950 amid rising living costs.
Thomas F. Stafford surveys how teens become a powerful financial force, with Bug Dust and Ralph Crosby praising youths as a rising economy asset. Savings institutions plan programs to attract teen savers and teach budgeting, while tax changes in store widen dependent status for undergraduates and help 1.5 million parents.
The Raleigh and Register publishes evening and Sunday morning editions under Beckley Newspapers Corporation. It lists post office entry in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Editorial offices use Beckley 3321 and Thomas F. Stafford is managing editor. Subscription rates are provided for daily and Sunday editions.
President Eisenhower warned at a press conference that defeating Communism requires more than military power, stressing economic intellectual and spiritual strategy. He argued Moscow seeks to control minds in foreign affairs and UN votes, with Latin America Africa and Asia targets to weaken free nations. He urged exposure of Communist tactics and a worldwide inquiry, noting UN limits and the need for allied pressure to aid colonies and independents.
New York readers recall a sixth grade commencement where students’ speeches on topics like the Sargasso Sea reveal surprising poise. The column weaves in showbiz gossip, humor, and past era observations, noting actors, editors, and entertainers at social events while joking about education and future prospects.
Berlin is described as a spy’s paradise with about 30 Allied intelligence services active and numerous Russian agencies. The atmosphere is tense and secretive, with residents wary of registration and public labels. The Berlin Amerika Haus hosts U.S. government books and films widely read by locals.
A reflective piece opens with a prayer from a Nashville minister and shifts to Amerika Haus programs in Western Germany. It notes 22 libraries, aims to show American culture without propaganda, and recounts visitors from East Berlin seeking firsthand exposure to the American way of life amid Cold War tensions. It also mentions ostensible dangers and odd tales in German nightlife, including the presence of animation girls who entertain weary businessmen.
Washington report traces Sen McCarthy’s shifting blame as he pins Army charges on various officials and aides. Key figures cited include Stevens Adams Rogers Hensel Symington Clifford Brownell and Lodge with dates from March to June. The saga shows a partisan struggle over who instigated the Army probe.
Airman Third Class Bill McQueen arrives home for a two week leave from Keesler AFB Mississippi after ten months. promotion notices include Joe Sparacino to sergeant, with service in Germany and Italy. Eu gene Sparacino promoted to corporal in First Marine Division, Korea. Sgt Andrea Sparacino in Army at Fort Dix. EF Lowell Foley entering USAF technical school at Sheppard AFB Texas.
A high school beauty once noticed by a studio scout has grown up in Beckley where the same soda fountain worker now plays a different role. The note lists addresses at 102 Porter St and 104 Saunders Ave plus a November 2 1953 enlistment in Beckley after Woodrow Wilson High School graduation. It also mentions William M. Kidd aboard the USS Polaris in the Far East as a stewardsman and son of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Kidd.
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