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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
4
Thought for Today quotes Montaigne on joy, gravity, and gaiety in a concise editorial-style line, reflecting on deep happiness beyond surface amusement.
The Democratic Digest claims the Eisenhower Administration fosters large scale cannibalism in business through consent decrees, citing a rise in mergers and monopoly. It criticizes GOP policy as big business first, with offhand remarks by aides and officials repeated as evidence of indifference to the public.
A foreign policy shift by the Soviet led Communist movement shows a tactic of encouraging controlled dissent abroad to soften its image. The plan aims to allow limited criticism of Moscow while preserving unity, with leaders like Khrushchev and Thorez weighing the risks of a new ism replacing Titoism and Trotskyism in the world Communist movement.
Bug Dust by C J Needy McQuade reports a Psychological Corporation of America survey showing over half of coffee drinkers add sugar and milk or cream, with Easterners favoring nonblack brews while Westerners drink it as brewed. Women more often drink black coffee. men use sugar more. Price hikes and farm reports follow, noting May rises and expected autumn hikes for margarine and shortening.
New York multimillionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, though not America's top movie fan, plans a major production program as head of his independent company. He believes television has dented box office but will pause as he stresses long term growth through quality pictures and special attractions. He notes a talent shortage to sustain 40 to 60 yearly releases.
Industrialist and film magnate Whitney outlines a shift to high quality productions. He holds stakes in Gone with the Wind and new company ventures, aims to portray life faithfully, and plans six films including The Searchers with John Wayne. Whitney emphasizes nature drama and fantasy as future themes.
James Marlow reports the American Communist leadership admits serious errors since 1945. Eugene Dennis and Max Weiss say reliance on Marx, misreading postwar world, and supporting the 1948 Progressive party hurt membership and influence. They call for renewed study of realities and broader member discussion.
Military men with Raleigh area ties receive updates on postings and training. Sgt Donald C Winzenrith, son of Mullens residents, completed World War II and Korean service earning the American Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal after Army entry in 1942. Sgt Charles Richard Sweeney, a 1950 Woodrow Wilson grad, trains at Fort Carson after eight years in National Guard. 2nd Lt Donald G Cook, Camp Pendleton Marine, Cincinnati U grad, reports with the First Marine Division. Ray T Vance Jr, Crab Orchard, discharged after four years.
The narrator details a voyage from Stockholm to Russia with the Wil sons, noting late night arrivals at Moscow airport and a hospitable yet curious reception for tourists. He mentions orange juice habits, a Malmen Hotel waitress, shopping for a raincoat and heating rod, and being praised as a VIP by Russians.
Last minute flight details say the trip lasts about eight hours with a Riga dinner stop. The piece mixes travel notes with Hollywood gossip and precrashnahyah from an era of late night sensationalism, mentioning stars, contracts, marriages, and a Moscow air show.
Dr Mary Karp, head of anesthesia at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, is praised for warmth and accessibility while Dr Eloise, equally brilliant, impresses with medical jargon and ego. The piece notes social fishers who seek status, contrasting genuine poise with ostentatious displays and urging readers to classify peers as Dr Karp or Dr Eloise.
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