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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1956
Page
2
A brief editorial note presents a Chesterfield quote on doing what is worth doing with quality. It frames a daily value that work should be pursued with effort and diligence, reinforcing a timeless standard of excellence.
The Raleigh County Register endorses voting machines, citing their practicality and speed in tallying returns. It notes West Virginia use in Cabell Kanawha Logan and McDowell counties, estimates investment for 108 Raleigh precincts, and anticipates cost recovery through lower operating costs.
Washington report notes most lawmakers oppose standby power to regulate consumer credit including TVs and autos with fears of business disruption. Senate leaders show lukewarm interest while hearings are unlikely this session. The piece also covers AAA European car tours up 25 percent to 125000, Washington population context, and a penny shortage caused by Pennsylvania flood relief taxes and vending machine sales.
The Postoffice admits criticism of plans to buy seven $4,000 automatic stamp vending machines. Officials say the talking feature is minor while the devices will make change 24 hours a day, improving service and saving money. They note the recording gimmick is largely funded by the manufacturer for experimental purposes.
The Raleigh County community and broader audiences mourn Senator Harley Kilgore whose death and funeral prompted large public expressions of respect. The piece recalls his three term U S Senate record, his friendships and political rivalries, and how he shaped West Virginia’s history and lives beyond politics.
The piece reflects on Harley M Kilgore a former Eccles assistant principal basketball coach and judge in Raleigh County Criminal Court who later rose to U S Senator Gifts of friendship lingered through a funeral week as political allies clashed over his Senate seat while locals recalled his WW I service and long-standing community ties.
Raleigh edition shows Beclley News Corp and Beckley Hinton post office presence with Associated Press credit. Story by Brooks Finley Inc lists major metro representatives and standard subscription rates by mail.
New York reports Jackie Gleason inks 1960 filming deals as his 40th birthday is celebrated. CBS may push to lure him away, but signed contracts complicate any switch. Others, from Robert Q. Lewis to Franchot Tone and Jane Russell, offer light praise or playful quips at industry events and social gatherings.
A collage of entertainment notes features Gleason TV plans and star sightings. Kathy Barr and Milton Schwartz seek an annulment while Danny Dayton and Dagmar tie into stage action. Kim Novak meets festival officials. other items cover Bogart, Lollobrigida, Donat, de Havet, Benny, and various showbiz gossipy vignettes.
A psychologist’s case details Frances W a wife who, under guidance, altered her appearance and initiated affection to revive her husband Tom s waning romantic interest Over six weeks his attitude improved and he began whistling while shaving, signaling a positive change.
A Detroit psychologist discusses a wife who details how her husband, once withdrawn and impotent, sought testosterone shots and drifted into a distant marriage. After eight weeks, he offered monthly allowances and revised his behavior, saying he felt younger and happier.
In Hialeah Florida a novelty beauty parlor inside a racetrack pavilion gathers women who study racing forms between dryers. Vincent Pellegi runs staff of four and bets for clients, while patrons collect tips on horses, fashion, and hair styles like Flamingo cuts.
A short invoking prayer fragment credits Carl Heath Kopf of First Congregational Church Washington DC. It urges daily bread work prayer joy care and rest as essential to a full day reflecting Jesus’ gift.
Secretary of State Dulles balances enlightened self interest with missionary spirit as the administration moves to sell surplus cotton abroad. Egypt warns the move may push ties toward Russia while Congress debates farm policy and cotton surpluses. The issue tests U S aims in the Middle East and the domestic political cost.
Arriving at Johnson Air Base Japan for assignment with Third Bombardment Wing Tactical is S Sgt Ted dy N McMillion of Flat Top His wife Nell and children Gary and Terry reside there The wing is a light bomber unit of the Fifth Air Force In the Far East since December 1965 McMillion previously served at Elgin AFB Fla He entered the Air Force in August after attending Woodrow Wilson High School He underwent exams for the Air Force Academy at Tachikawa and Sampson AFB N Y He is 21 and from West Virginia His only stateside assignment was at Chanute AFB Ill Also noted is Airman 3 C Richard Benson Jr son of Mr and Mrs R B Benson Route 1 Hope West Virginia He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology before joining the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey Team He graduates Mount Hope High School in 1982 Benson serves with the Ninth Infantry Division in Germany PFC William C Mutterar MM of Mullens parents live at 1215 Guyandotte Ave He joined the Army in 1966 and was last stationed at Fort Lewis Washington He previously worked for the Virginian Railway Co
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