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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
4
A concise editorial note presents the idea that liberty with law is like a hearth fire, while liberty without law becomes a fire on the floor. Attributed to Hillard, the line reflects a period tone urging lawful restraint in liberty. The piece frames a moral contrast between disciplined freedom and lawless upheaval.
Funeral observers recall Dr Terrance Clyde Moorefield Beckley dentist and longtime Raleigh County veteran aid, charity organizer, and American Legion leader who died at his office early Sunday. He helped needy veterans with medical and financial support, often without payment, and once befriended a War I veteran to arrange Walter Reed Hospital care. His private acts of kindness and dedication left a lasting impact on Raleigh Countians.
Four former Cabinet members were seen as potential new U S senators as the 1956 session nears. Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico already chairs the joint atomic energy committee. Claude Wickard of Indiana seeks the Senate seat. Charles F. Brannan of Colorado targetting Millikin’s seat. Douglas McKay of Oregon also pursues election. Washington reports note 50-50 chances for Wickard and McKay, with Brannan favored to win.
Bug Dust by C. J. Needy discusses the push for school integration across Southern states and counties within months. Clarence Poe argues that integration requires a Christian spirit, time, and patience, urging leaders to curb extremists on both sides while emphasizing church influence and hopeful dialogue between races.
A humorous diary-like tale of attempting a beanburger at 5 a.m. with beans and hamburger, accidental cardboard-carton flare, and comic misfires. The piece ends with a collage of celebrity blurbs and light gossip about TV, film, and theater figures, plus a punchy Western joke.
Raleigh Register details subscription rates for West Virginia readers with daily and Sunday options, home delivery by carrier or distributor, and tax notes. It lists prices, delivery terms, and notices BECKLEY NEWSPAPERS CORPORATION publishes the paper with J. McQUADE as managing editor and notes AP news rights.
Mrs Crane, a thrifty shopper with five children, buys seat covers for their car. After a four week delay she travels 60 miles round trip to Danville Illinois to check on the order. The salesman offers a 10 percent discount as a peace offering.
Answers on this page: the Democrat married to a former Republican senator's daughter is Sen Symington, whose wife is the daughter of ex Senator Wadsworth. The poll results show the Prohibitionist candidate drew more votes than the Socialist candidate in 1952. New Mexico hosts the great Carlsbad Caverns, the lifetime protection claim refers to polio vaccine. Brazil was ruled by an emperor until less than 100 years ago. Harold Ickes served as Secretary of the Interior for 13 years.
Factographs claim Abraham Lincoln was the tallest U S president while James Madison was the shortest. The note adds that women voters outnumber men in at least thirty states.
New York column highlights curious facts from around the world from marriage customs to famous quotes. Noting Phi Beta Kappa’s origins in a Williamsburg tavern in 1776, the piece surveys trivia about actors, sales, technology, and social habits with a humorous eye.
A closing prayer from Raymond E Balcomb of Medford Oregon asks almighty God to empower believers with right responsibility so they toil for what pleases God and enlarge the kingdom of the true and the good in Christ name Amen
AP Foreign News Analyst William L. Ryan reports a central split within the Soviet leadership over economic policy. The contest pits technocrats against the party apparatus, risking a drift back to Stalinist one-man rule or a liberalization that may threaten party control. The piece notes Khrushchev as de Stalinizer who still embodies aspects of Stalinism in industrial push, with Bulganin as economics veteran. The current view suggests a temporary two-man arrangement between Khrushchev and Bulganin amid tensions in the Communist world.
Three local men serve advanced infantry training with the Fourth Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas as the unit pursues a comprehensive program since its June 1954 reactivation. Pvt Dale F Mutter Pvt Lewis C Dawkins Pvt Billy Ball. Airman James E Cole training as aircraft engine mechanic at Shepard AFB Texas. Airman Richard D Loudermilk undergoing recruit training at Warren AFB Wyoming. Willis C Daniels completing Navy boot at Great Lakes. J Aurednik graduating from Bainbridge Naval Training Center and assigned to NAS Pensacola for further training. Richard C Waddell promoted to electrician's mate third class aboard USS Ticonderoga.
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